Countdown to transfer deadline.

[bhawoddy]

Well I doubt if either of our full-backs are sub-10-seconds-over-100-metres-merchants, but they've both done pretty darn well thus far haven't they? And why a new 'keeper soon if there's bugger-all wrong with the one we have??

Sake.

Ankergren is a great shot stopper but he hasnt a clue how to come for crosses and command his area. too many times he stays firmly glued to his goaling when you need him to command!! He needs replacing IMO!!

 

[Conkers]

Not worried about CB any more. El-Abd and Elphick are back training in a few weeks and with a 2 week break for international games we will probably only be without them for another 5 games or so.
I can't see El-Abd or Elphick getting a starting place when they return though!
All I would like to see is 1 more striker and then we have a decent sized squad.

 

[bhawoddy]

El Abd isnt a patch on Dunk! not sure i would have said this last year obviously but he's getting better week in week out. should only be used as cover IMO

 

[CAPTAIN GREALISH]

top of the league .. best football in years. undefeated in 5 and we still cant get it right

 

[seagull_special]

The window slams shut on Wednesday for permanent and slams open a week later for emergency loans. CB could be on a necessity basis as we don't have game for 2 weeks. Striker only requirement and even that is not a desperate situation at the moment.

 

[Samej]

Goal keeper

Why, where is Ankers going?

 

[Braders]

In
* a massive striker who can hold the ball up well and win headers
* a couple of defenders who will be squad players

Out
* a couple of youngsters on loan who may not be in first team contention now but could be soon (to keep up match fitness)
*Poke

 

[SICKASAGULL]

I would like a loan signing in defence until our injury situation improves

 

[BrickTamland]

Where have all the Jordon Rhodes rumours come from?

 

[jcl 1959]

Ankergren is a great shot stopper but he hasnt a clue how to come for crosses and command his area. too many times he stays firmly glued to his goaling when you need him to command!! He needs replacing IMO!!

have to agree does look dodgy at times a top class forward is going to take advantage hope we are three up at the time

 

[TS90]

Elphick had a setback in his recovery, as he was back on crutches on Saturday. I think an extra defender should be bought in and that's it. The midfield is deep enough and beyond the first team, the DS players are chomping at the bit to get a game in there.

 

[Smithy]

Where have all the Jordon Rhodes rumours come from?

Don't know but that mark by the sea fella on the Argus comments reckons Rhodes is definitely leaving hudders. Has suggested he may go to WBA and Cox signing for us.

 

[Box of Frogs]

I understand those suggesting players that add something, i.e. the striker with presence that Gus has cited, but why are people questioning the quality of those we have?

The squad we have, despite injuries to two centre backs, an attacking winger and a striker, has remained undefeated, tops the championship, and has eliminated a decent strength premier league side.
Painter may not be challenging usain bolt, but he has played his part in three clean sheets this year, despite not often having a recognised winger protecting him (often relying on Barnes who also has to play as a striker at the same time leaving him exposed on counter attacks)
Brezovan may not be particularly comfortable with the ball at his feet, but he has played 9 competitive games in the past 16 months and only lost two of them, (one of which being against a premier league team using the tactics that beat liverpool, arsenal, and others, the other being a game after we had won the league and weren't playing our strongest side)
With Taricco able to slot into right back and calderon move into centre back, with steve cook, two weeks off with vincelot expected back soon after, we have enough defensive cover until El Abd and Elphick are fit.

I am quite happy, on this occasion, to say "this"!

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Left back COVER, keeper COVER........ that's it

If an amazing CB is out there then Elphick's days in the squad are numbered but think that's harsh. El Abd would also slip to 4th choice (again harsh) but maybe get cover time at RB. Vincelot might beat him out though given 5 subs rule. Would be quite a defender though to cause this.

 

[severnside gull]

Some positive rep for Acker 79 for talking common sense - nothing wrong with what we have and certainly not to start slagging them off. Yes we could do with a little something extra but that is to SUPPLEMENT not to supercede.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I understand those suggesting players that add something, i.e. the striker with presence that Gus has cited, but why are people questioning the quality of those we have?

The squad we have, despite injuries to two centre backs, an attacking winger and a striker, has remained undefeated, tops the championship, and has eliminated a decent strength premier league side.
Painter may not be challenging usain bolt, but he has played his part in three clean sheets this year, despite not often having a recognised winger protecting him (often relying on Barnes who also has to play as a striker at the same time leaving him exposed on counter attacks)
Brezovan may not be particularly comfortable with the ball at his feet, but he has played 9 competitive games in the past 16 months and only lost two of them, (one of which being against a premier league team using the tactics that beat liverpool, arsenal, and others, the other being a game after we had won the league and weren't playing our strongest side)
With Taricco able to slot into right back and calderon move into centre back, with steve cook, two weeks off with vincelot expected back soon after, we have enough defensive cover until El Abd and Elphick are fit.

I couldn't agree more. Gus has said he doesn't need a keeper or defensive cover. He is happy with Brezovan and Steve Cook as cover so why do most people write them off when they haven't seen enough of them to make a proper judgement.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Ankergren is a great shot stopper but he hasnt a clue how to come for crosses and command his area. too many times he stays firmly glued to his goaling when you need him to command!! He needs replacing IMO!!

And replace him with a keeper better at coming for crosses but can't pass a ball for toffee?

We gain more than we lose imho

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Ankergren is a great shot stopper but he hasnt a clue how to come for crosses and command his area. too many times he stays firmly glued to his goaling when you need him to command!! He needs replacing IMO!!

What do people expect? If he was great off his line as well as being a great shot stopper and with the ball at his feet, he would not be playing for us. I can't believe people don't see that. Ankergren has had a great start to the season and still people want to replace him.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

In
* a massive striker who can hold the ball up well and win headers
* a couple of defenders who will be squad players

Out
* a couple of youngsters on loan who may not be in first team contention now but could be soon (to keep up match fitness)
*Poke

If we send a keeper out on loan I think it will be Brez instead of Pokey

 

[nevergoagain]

Tantalising stuff in the Arsegas this morning. Gus remains confident on the striker, was hoping to complete yesterday but deal could not be finalised. Goes onto quote Gus as "We need a striker and that is our main target but if someone else comes up who is special then that is a unique opportunity and you can't say no".

Can see ZERO work getting done tomorrow.