Norbert Rassragr Report post Posted March 18 3 hours ago, Waggy76 said: Nigel Winterburn ??? Shaun Edwards hasn't been offered a contract by Wigan yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boroblue Report post Posted March 19 If Norwich are promoted Hanley who has only played 8 games this season could be available. He’s big and can head. I wonder if we could get him on loan or outright. I feel ideal in our situation knows the club and can lead. Also has a bit of aggression added in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boroblue Report post Posted March 19 Add to Hanley with Bauer the Charlton lad. Lenihan Wharton and Mulgrew. That’s cb sorted. Now just the fullbacks goalkeeper, effective wingers and Graham’s understudy. I’ll look at that between appts this aft. Football management easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdoggsteel Report post Posted March 19 Just now, Boroblue said: Add to Hanley with Bauer the Charlton lad. Lenihan Wharton and Mulgrew. That’s cb sorted. Now just the fullbacks goalkeeper, effective wingers and Graham’s understudy. I’ll look at that between appts this aft. Football management easy. Is Wharton better than Magloire? I feel he has moved ahead in the pecking order as things stand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreams of 1995 Report post Posted March 19 Just now, Bigdoggsteel said: Is Wharton better than Magloire? I feel he has moved ahead in the pecking order as things stand Scott Wharton has been given a handful of appearances in league 2 at Bury. In a bizarre move the club considers such a deal as decent business, clearly, because he's been farmed out 3 seasons in a row to act as a rotation player. He will be 22 by the time he lands back here by which time his only notable experience is a squad player at League 2. Frustrating really. In the couple of appearances he had for us I thought he looked a solid enough performer and I have always heard good things from those that watch youth level. I am not against loan moves for experience but there's no way he has learnt more in his season at Bury this year than he would have done had he stayed with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Said Report post Posted March 19 Just now, Bigdoggsteel said: Is Wharton better than Magloire? I feel he has moved ahead in the pecking order as things stand Probably only due to immediate availability. For what it's worth I really like the look of Wharton, give him a season in league one next year and see if he's ready/good enough for the Championship after that - he's still only 21 so as a centre back he's worth giving time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Hod Report post Posted March 19 Problem is though, if he's barely playing when he's out on loan in League 2, it seems unlikely next season that he'll get in a team on a weekly basis a division higher..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldgregg86 Report post Posted March 19 I Echo the above sentiments. Scott wharton would be first in the pecking order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Said Report post Posted March 19 Just now, Dreams of 1995 said: Scott Wharton has been given a handful of appearances in league 2 at Bury. In a bizarre move the club considers such a deal as decent business, clearly, because he's been farmed out 3 seasons in a row to act as a rotation player. I work with a Bury fan who says he looks their best defender by a mile. They only signed him in January & might've missed one or two games through a niggle. First centre back on the team sheet otherwise I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreams of 1995 Report post Posted March 19 Just now, Don Said said: I work with a Bury fan who says he looks their best defender by a mile. They only signed him in January & might've missed one or two games through a niggle. First centre back on the team sheet otherwise I believe. That's fair enough. Based on his time at Lincoln he was always a bit part player but if Bury are proposing to play him every week then it's a better deal. At 21 I'd prefer him to be plying his trade in League 1 but at least Bury win almost every week so he's not gone to get battered and bruised all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdoggsteel Report post Posted March 19 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Dreams of 1995 said: Scott Wharton has been given a handful of appearances in league 2 at Bury. In a bizarre move the club considers such a deal as decent business, clearly, because he's been farmed out 3 seasons in a row to act as a rotation player. He will be 22 by the time he lands back here by which time his only notable experience is a squad player at League 2. Frustrating really. In the couple of appearances he had for us I thought he looked a solid enough performer and I have always heard good things from those that watch youth level. I am not against loan moves for experience but there's no way he has learnt more in his season at Bury this year than he would have done had he stayed with us. Is the fact that he isn't getting into these League 2 teams not telling? Edit Ok, i have noticed a few posters after you saying he is more than a squad player at Bury Edited March 19 by Bigdoggsteel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevidgeBlue Report post Posted March 19 I find it extremely odd that Wharton has never been given a chance here. I thought he looked excellent all things considered when Coyle gave him a chance but then he got relegated down the pecking order after the useless Wes Brown was signed. He must be suffering from Jack O' Connell syndrome. It's even weirder he never even saw the light of day here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roversfan99 Report post Posted March 19 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said: Is Wharton better than Magloire? I feel he has moved ahead in the pecking order as things stand I wouldnt want to see Magloire playing in our first team any time soon. He seemingly cannot head a ball for a start. May need to spend some time on loan. Hanley would be a terrific signing but also I cannot see that one happening. Edited March 19 by roversfan99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackburnEnd75 Report post Posted March 19 Just now, RevidgeBlue said: I find it extremely odd that Wharton has never been given a chance here. I thought he looked excellent all things considered when Coyle gave him a chance but then he got relegated down the pecking order after the useless Wes Brown was signed. He must be suffering from Jack O' Connell syndrome. It's even weirder he never even saw the light of day here. I think a big injury at the wrong time. If he'd been fit at the start of last season you'd think he would've got a few games earlier on in the season when the defence wasn't set in stone and before Downing had come in for Ward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueboy3333 Report post Posted March 19 On the rovers page of NewsNow there's a LT article heading saying we've taken a non league striker on trial. The link doesn't work though when you click in it. Looks like the article was removed. Did anyone see who the striker was? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondie Report post Posted March 19 Mcaulay Bonne, Leyton Orient, linked with us previously, may be the one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueboy3333 Report post Posted March 19 Let's hope he's tres bonne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondie Report post Posted March 19 Just now, blueboy3333 said: Let's hope he's tres bonne. Or he could be sent HOME ALONE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldgregg86 Report post Posted March 19 I hope it is macauley bonne. Never seen him play but a few podcasts I listen to were raving about him. I think mentioned it a while back. As for wharton it definitely has the jack o Connelly feel to it. I can't remember seeing an u23 so ready for first team football. Absolutely baffled by that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
47er Report post Posted March 19 9 hours ago, Don Said said: Probably only due to immediate availability. For what it's worth I really like the look of Wharton, give him a season in league one next year and see if he's ready/good enough for the Championship after that - he's still only 21 so as a centre back he's worth giving time. The thing is Wharton might be fed-up being shunted out every season and prefer to tale his own chances with another club. One criticism of TM that resonates with is that he takes too long to give promising youngsters their chance. Presumably all part of the "esprit de coeur" he tries to create. Translation-----too loyal to his senior players when they don't produce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoversClitheroe Report post Posted March 19 4 hours ago, blueboy3333 said: On the rovers page of NewsNow there's a LT article heading saying we've taken a non league striker on trial. The link doesn't work though when you click in it. Looks like the article was removed. Did anyone see who the striker was? Taylor Allen from Nuneaton is who we have on trial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluebruce Report post Posted March 19 (edited) 2 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said: Taylor Allen from Nuneaton is who we have on trial. Best I can find...18 yr old striker who only joined them from Romulus (4 tiers lower than Nuneaton) in January. 9 appearances for Nuneaton, no goals (I think), one assist. MoM on his debut. Was on trial with Leicester a week ago. https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/leicester-trials-for-nuneaton-borough-striker-taylor-allen-4272380#popup-sso Edited March 19 by bluebruce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bbrovers2288 Report post Posted March 20 Jack colback going to be moving on from Newcastle in the summer, would improve our midfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparks Rover Report post Posted March 20 Just now, Bbrovers2288 said: Jack colback going to be moving on from Newcastle in the summer, would improve our midfield I think we are shopping at another store....in terms of wages. I dont rate him personally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Report post Posted March 20 7 hours ago, bluebruce said: Best I can find...18 yr old striker who only joined them from Romulus (4 tiers lower than Nuneaton) in January. 9 appearances for Nuneaton, no goals (I think), one assist. MoM on his debut. Was on trial with Leicester a week ago. https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/leicester-trials-for-nuneaton-borough-striker-taylor-allen-4272380#popup-sso Surely this kind of link should be in the Academy thread? This can’t be the kind of player Mowbray is looking to bring in for the first team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
