January Transfer Needs

[roversfan99]

1 minute ago, chaddyrovers said:

Well he has good enough record on our signings compare to others. 

Not for me, plays that role for Australia 

I would let Carter leave either on a free transfer with sell on clause or agree on terminate cos he is too injury prone. 

No chance on Wharton, our best centre back when everyone is fit  

Why would he agree to terminate his contract without a full pay out?

[roversfan99]

Regarding discussion around the goals our strikers will get.

The problem is, we only have 2 strikers, so however many they get, its very much that is it. Gudjohnsen will get more than Ohashi, but either way, even 1 more isn't enough, we need 2 more. 

And then the other problem is the total lack of goals and dynamism elsewhere. None of our midfielders offer much goal threat, and beside Alebiosu our wing backs are limited. If you play this 3-5-2, you need goals elsewhere.

We badly need a left wing back as a direct alternative to Hedges, but one who will actually offer an attacking threat. Alebiosu is a huge part of our attack when he plays, we need a direct alternative, as respectable as Litherland has been standing in, he isn't a wing back.

We really need a midfielder who can slot in with Tronstad and Cantwell and give us a goal threat too, but it is 6th in the list of priorities in our imbalance squad.

[chaddyrovers]

5 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

I think the squad needs a considerable overhaul.

The league table and the number of dead weights in our squad and the lack of options in certain areas backs me up.

I dont think its got a chance of happening in January.

Like I said 3 and 4 this window with similar going out 

A striker and centre back coming in as the priority. Wouldn't mind seeing us another creative/goalscorer midfielder coming in aswell. Maybe add other one if we can I wouldn't bothered with signing either wing back. Used what we have and use Powell as third option at left wing back. 

Outs, Gueye has to go, Carter can go now for me far too injury prone, I would let Ribeiro go and keep Pickering. Loan De Neve out. That's 4 plus add Garrett and Tyjon. Tyjon won't sign a contract here and Garrett need a permanent move where he will play in league 1

5 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Is "Nicko" on the case with more stories about all these wonderful players we are looking to sign?  

well you crave transfers news so who else cover Rovers? 

5 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

No matter what part of the world it is, not being fit to play any games makes any player be of no use to them.

You dont even know if Carter would want to move to this ficticious Middle Eastern side.

Did Buckley until a move was on the cards? 

So if Carter stays, what the plan will him? register him or not?

Edited 5 hours ago by chaddyrovers

[pick32]

Nicko is a lying bum, I’ll make up some rumours if you want Chaddy 

[chaddyrovers]

38 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

I would ignore that account, or at least don't blindly believe it 100%.

Surely Gestede would have been at Hillsborough.

Firstly, if you want to ignore that account then do so, but stop taking others what to do. 

the Gestede comments was made by Barnsley fan

Edited 5 hours ago by chaddyrovers

[pick32]

We should go for Sam Surridge

[Tomphil2]

Club gets a rightful hammering for the Sheffield tickets farce and as if by magic out comes good old Alan with a puff piece.

Chances are if it wasn't for that he'd have sat on it a bit longer until we got hammered by someone.

[chaddyrovers]

3 minutes ago, pick32 said:

We should go for Sam Surridge

going Wolves 

[KentExile]

4 minutes ago, pick32 said:

We should go for Sam Surridge

If Wolves are in for him, then he isn't coming here

https://talksport.com/football/3849561/wolves-transfer-news-sam-surridge-mls-premier-league/

https://www.molineux.news/transfer-news/wolves-fans-convinced-about-one-thing-as-sam-surridge-linked-with-molineux-switch/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/37740125/wolves-england-sam-surridge-lionel-messi/

Edited 5 hours ago by KentExile

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

28 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Regarding discussion around the goals our strikers will get.

The problem is, we only have 2 strikers, so however many they get, its very much that is it. Gudjohnsen will get more than Ohashi, but either way, even 1 more isn't enough, we need 2 more. 

And then the other problem is the total lack of goals and dynamism elsewhere. None of our midfielders offer much goal threat, and beside Alebiosu our wing backs are limited. If you play this 3-5-2, you need goals elsewhere.

We badly need a left wing back as a direct alternative to Hedges, but one who will actually offer an attacking threat. Alebiosu is a huge part of our attack when he plays, we need a direct alternative, as respectable as Litherland has been standing in, he isn't a wing back.

We really need a midfielder who can slot in with Tronstad and Cantwell and give us a goal threat too, but it is 6th in the list of priorities in our imbalance squad.

I thought the “ midfielder “ “ with a goal threat “was Baradji ?

[M_B]

6 minutes ago, Tomphil2 said:

Club gets a rightful hammering for the Sheffield tickets farce and as if by magic out comes good old Alan with a puff piece.

Chances are if it wasn't for that he'd have sat on it a bit longer until we got hammered by someone.

Tell me you're not serious. 

[Emerald Isle Rover]

2 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I thought the “ midfielder “ “ with a goal threat “was Baradji ?

Has looked ok prob needs more time to get a better gage of his ability 

that said signing someone who wasn’t fit was criminal 

[chaddyrovers]

 

Lancashire Telegraph also understands that Rudy Gestede was among the representatives for Rovers at Barnsley for their match against Lincoln City on Monday night. So that's account wasn't lying @roversfan99

Edited 5 hours ago by chaddyrovers

[Exiled_Rover]

2 hours ago, Angry_Pirate said:

After seeing O'Riordan play for Rovers, but not a minute of football for any other team, I would still bet good money that he is better than Lewis Miller.

Also, after last night when Pears seemed to have the urgency of a tortoise, I pray to God that Toth is back in from NYD.

Gueye, Tyjon, Garrett, De Neve and one of Pickering/Ribiero to go, Pears too if we get any type of offer.

We need a striker. Ohashi is a pair of legs and half a brain.

Genuinely can't understand why so many have it in for Miller, but ho-hum.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

4 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

 

Lancashire Telegraph also understands that Rudy Gestede was among the representatives for Rovers at Barnsley for their match against Lincoln City on Monday night. So that's account wasn't lying @roversfan99

Keillor-Dunn ?

[RevidgeBlue]

2 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Genuinely can't understand why so many have it in for Miller, but ho-hum.

Genuinely can't understand why anyone doesnt! He's dreadful.

[KentExile]

Just now, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Keillor-Dunn ?

 

[Exiled_Rover]

1 hour ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Me too. He’s neat and tidy on the ball but - he isn’t particularly quick like Damien Duff, he’s not very big or aggressive like a Speedie, doesn’t appear to like to run with the ball from centre midfield like a Dunny, doesn’t look to be a goal scoring late runner into the box like a Lampard. He’s not a destructive first time passer like Wharton. I don’t know what all the fuss is about. Arsenal scouts must see something I can’t.

Johnny Byrom was scoring hat tricks in the old First Division at his age. I could see what the fuss was all about then.

Clubs like Arsenal can afford to hoover up all these “ promising “ kids for peanuts. If one in ten make it they’ll be happy. They’ll just blow the other nine out for various small fees.

I've only seen him in the pre-season games in Spain, but his movement and close control stood out.

He's not a superior athlete though, so he'll find it difficult to make an impact unless he's an exceptional finisher / passer et al.

[M_B]

6 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Genuinely can't understand why so many have it in for Miller, but ho-hum.

It's difficult for a player to turn around a preconceived opinion. 

[Exiled_Rover]

5 hours ago, Kjell said:

We had a horrible transfer window this summer and will need a brilliant one in January to correct all those mistakes made.

That will not happen. Not under Gestede. Not under Pasha. Never under Venkys.

 

 

So say the club invested money in the pitch and we're sat on 31 points right now (level with Moneybags Birmingham and WBA, just behind PL failures Leicester), are we still saying it was a poor transfer window?

[RevidgeBlue]

Just now, M_B said:

It's difficult for a player to turn around a preconceived opinion. 

Formed after you've seen them play?

[Exiled_Rover]

5 hours ago, Wing Wizard Windy Miller said:

Not sure who the sky commentators were last night. But I think one is usually an ex pro and was spot on about Rovers front players.  He commented on seeing Rovers a few times and on each occasion, how bereft of quality they are in the attacking third.  He'd noted that our 2 strikers (regardless of combination) just run around a lot.  They don't work off each other (in any kind of partnership) or offer much of a goal threat.  That coupled with a lack of quality out wide (Alebiosu would be the exception) means we often have good possession but create very few clear chances. 

Desperately need 2 forwards.  We have done since Szmodic left. 

We need a proper attacking LWB or left back.  Not having Hedges - he's bench at best.  

We should be off loading DeNeve/Henrikson/Tavares back to Belgium or wherever as they clearly aren't able to impact games in a positive way at this standard. 

TGH is a Jason Lowe reincarnation. League one or two is his level.  Birmingham know that. 

Morashita doesn't look robust or quick enough for the Championship. 

I'd also argue that Platt/Litherland look better prospects than Miller.  

Piss poor recruitment so far from team Gestede.  Can't wait to see who comes through the door this window.  Expecting Cantwell/Alebiosu to be sold to pay for the next lot.  

As an aside.  Any chance we are being proactive and getting Alebiosu on a new long term contract? 

 

Whilst I agree we need 2 CFs (if we're going to persist with this system - and we should) and a starting LWB, I think your judgement of our players is incredibly harsh.

[RevidgeBlue]

2 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

So say the club invested money in the pitch and we're sat on 31 points right now (level with Moneybags Birmingham and WBA, just behind PL failures Leicester), are we still saying it was a poor transfer window?

Yes.

[Emerald Isle Rover]

1 minute ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Formed after you've seen them play?

Same with tronstad?

[KentExile]

2 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

Whilst I agree we need 2 CFs (if we're going to persist with this system - and we should) and a starting LWB, I think your judgement of our players is incredibly harsh.

Yep, TGH is clearly top half of League 1 standard, was fine at Birmingham last season, but offloaded this year as he offers very little at Championship level

Edited 4 hours ago by KentExile