Marquis

[Dare to dream!]

It's pathetic really considering what he has done for us.

[steve@dcfd]

It’s pathetic really because as a club we are finding difficult to replace quality players from last season. Yet it will be easy to sign another striker who will score 20 plus goals for us this season.

End of last season we were going to be stronger this season. We were going to build on our success that’s what Grant McCann said. He’s left the club because he said he was ambitious. John Marquis is ambitious and wants to play Championship football he may succeed he may fail but he wants to take that chance.

At the moment we do not have a strong squad we haven’t as yet built on our success we had last season Darren may get the players we need. In the mean time why do supporters take out their frustrations on not being able to score on John Marquis when we do not have another player in our present squad that looks like scoring or providing the goals we will need.

[drfchound]

It’s pathetic really because as a club we are finding difficult to replace quality players from last season. Yet it will be easy to sign another striker who will score 20 plus goals for us this season.

End of last season we were going to be stronger this season. We were going to build on our success that’s what Grant McCann said. He’s left the club because he said he was ambitious. John Marquis is ambitious and wants to play Championship football he may succeed he may fail but he wants to take that chance.

At the moment we do not have a strong squad we haven’t as yet built on our success we had last season Darren may get the players we need. In the mean time why do supporters take out their frustrations on not being able to score on John Marquis when we do not have another player in our present squad that looks like scoring or providing the goals we will need.

“We haven’t as yet built on the success we had last season”.

Quite difficult to do as the season hasn’t started yet.

[steve@dcfd]

It’s pathetic really because as a club we are finding difficult to replace quality players from last season. Yet it will be easy to sign another striker who will score 20 plus goals for us this season.

End of last season we were going to be stronger this season. We were going to build on our success that’s what Grant McCann said. He’s left the club because he said he was ambitious. John Marquis is ambitious and wants to play Championship football he may succeed he may fail but he wants to take that chance.

At the moment we do not have a strong squad we haven’t as yet built on our success we had last season Darren may get the players we need. In the mean time why do supporters take out their frustrations on not being able to score on John Marquis when we do not have another player in our present squad that looks like scoring or providing the goals we will need.

“We haven’t as yet built on the success we had last season”.

Quite difficult to do as the season hasn’t started yet.

I appreciate that but building blocks to that success apart from bringing in a manager and a player on loan from Arsenal we have as yet not started.

[the vicar]

If we have to sell to buy it surely the cue for the current owners to do one I’m afraid enough is enough

We don’t have to buy if we don’t sell him


COYR

yes we do 1 strike at the club is poor enough but who is going to take him if he is going to play like he does not want to be here

[dickos1]

This time last season the starting 11 was also looking fragile and then we added Wilks, Kane, Crawford and sadlier.

[drfchound]

This time last season the starting 11 was also looking fragile and then we added Wilks, Kane, Crawford and sadlier.

Crawford signed on 10th July.

[dickos1]

Similar time to sheaf signing then, don’t recall many other signings last summer until the last minute

[drfchound]

Yes but Crawford signing was two weeks BEFORE this time last summer.

Also, Saddlier didn’t join us until December.

[dickos1]

I know all this,
My point being before the season started last season we weren’t much better off than we are now.
At this point we had no sadlier, no Wilks and no Kane,
Yet we had an outstanding season really,

[Retdon1]

I know all this,
My point being before the season started last season we weren’t much better off than we are now.
At this point we had no sadlier, no Wilks and no Kane,
Yet we had an outstanding season really,

Wilkes signed on the 11th of July

[drfchound]

I know all this,
My point being before the season started last season we weren’t much better off than we are now.
At this point we had no sadlier, no Wilks and no Kane,
Yet we had an outstanding season really,

Agreed that Wilkes and Kane were outstanding signings.
It was not accurate though to suggest that Crawford was signed so close to the start of the season as those two.
Hopefully we will get at least one more loan signing as good before we kick off against Gillingham.

As you have previously said, we do need other quality players before then too.

[dickos1]

We do, we definitely do.
I just think we are maybe forgetting we’ve already signed 4 players that could be in our starting 11.

[Retdon1]

Yes we do need to utilise the loan market well this summer but surly we have plenty of the budget left to make permanent signings too, not heard anything to suggest this though

[steve@dcfd]

Apart from Young first year professionals since DF left we have signed
Crawford, Sadlier, Halliday, James and Gomez permanently. So to sign quality permanent player or players I don’t see that happening unless we sell John or Ben.

[no eyed deer]

Are we waiting to sell before we buy?

[NickDRFC]

I know all this,
My point being before the season started last season we weren’t much better off than we are now.
At this point we had no sadlier, no Wilks and no Kane,
Yet we had an outstanding season really,

Agreed that Wilkes and Kane were outstanding signings.
It was not accurate though to suggest that Crawford was signed so close to the start of the season as those two.
Hopefully we will get at least one more loan signing as good before we kick off against Gillingham.

As you have previously said, we do need other quality players before then too.

Wilks signed on the 11th July.

[dickos1]

We do need a couple of additions and then I think we will look pretty strong

                       Lawlor

Halliday.       Anderson. Wright.    James
 
            Whiteman    Sheaf

    Crawford.    Copps.   Sadlier.

                      Marquis.


I think it’s the 3 behind marquis where we could do with strengthening or providing other options, although that the area Blair would play for me too.

[IDM]

Are we waiting to sell before we buy?

No, not if you believe what GB was quoted in the DFP website the other day..

You probably don’t..

[Chris Black come back]

We do need a couple of additions and then I think we will look pretty strong

                       Lawlor

Halliday.       Anderson. Wright.    James
 
            Whiteman    Sheaf

    Crawford.    Copps.   Sadlier.

                      Marquis.


I think it’s the 3 behind marquis where we could do with strengthening or providing other options, although that the area Blair would play for me too.

Agree on that. Crawford still suspect with consistency and not much pace behind Marquis - but if Lawlor can up his game that is a very solid back seven definitely.

[Retdon1]

We do need a couple of additions and then I think we will look pretty strong

                       Lawlor

Halliday.       Anderson. Wright.    James
 
            Whiteman    Sheaf

    Crawford.    Copps.   Sadlier.

                      Marquis.


I think it’s the 3 behind marquis where we could do with strengthening or providing other options, although that the area Blair would play for me too.

Agree on that. Crawford still suspect with consistency and not much pace behind Marquis - but if Lawlor can up his game that is a very solid back seven definitely.

Crawford would be back up for the 2 holding midfielders for me. No way he can play wide left

[Chris Black come back]

You are right but he hasn’t really established himself anywhere yet due to his consistency issues. Feel we still have to see the real Ali Crawford.

[Retdon1]

You are right but he hasn’t really established himself anywhere yet due to his consistency issues. Feel we still have to see the real Ali Crawford.

Yep I agree that there is still more to come from Crawford. I was slightly disappointed with him last season if I’m honest. I do think he stepped up though when whiteman and Kane were out. Hopefully he kicks on this season

[bpoolrover]

We do need a couple of additions and then I think we will look pretty strong

                       Lawlor

Halliday.       Anderson. Wright.    James
 
            Whiteman    Sheaf

    Crawford.    Copps.   Sadlier.

                      Marquis.


I think it’s the 3 behind marquis where we could do with strengthening or providing other options, although that the area Blair would play for me too.

problem with that team is there is distinct lack of pace

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Sadlier is not exactly slow once he gets on his bike but as you say, and as DM has inferred, Crawford and Copps maybe the weak links in providing sufficient pace, power and goals. Yes, they would probably chip in, as could May but the system is dependent on the three getting up to and beyond the front man and be a threat in and around the box. Blair may provide more pace than Crawford. Copps has the guile, skill and experience but none are prolific enough as it stands.

Whiteman could do a good job in the three but that leaves a hole in the two behind.

In reality, it's someone who can pick up where Wilkes left off and then some depth in key areas for injuries and suspensions.

[selby]

  Even last night in the friendly, John Marquis dropped back into midfield and played two exquisite cross field 50 yard balls to the player on the far wing. We had players in midfield( Blair and Gomez) who would not have thought of playing that ball, and I am unsure they are capable of doing so.
   To give any front player we might have a chance of success , we are desperate for players with more flair and creativity and look to pass forward, than I think those two can provide.
  My personal opinion of course, others may disagree.

[Retdon1]

Matty Blair is a useful utility player who can cover 2 or 3 positions. He isn’t technically good enough on the ball to play centrally in midfield

[RoversAlias]

We do need a couple of additions and then I think we will look pretty strong

                       Lawlor

Halliday.       Anderson. Wright.    James
 
            Whiteman    Sheaf

    Crawford.    Copps.   Sadlier.

                      Marquis.


I think it’s the 3 behind marquis where we could do with strengthening or providing other options, although that the area Blair would play for me too.

I'd start Blair ahead of Crawford, otherwise agree with your line-up. Blair can play attacking midfield and is suited to wide areas, whereas Crawford must be a player for the central two, he won't be effective in the attacking trio.

We need a new signing there anyway, and support for Marquis up front. Probably another #10 option in the mould of Rowe plus cover at the back.

[dickos1]

We do need a couple of additions and then I think we will look pretty strong

                       Lawlor

Halliday.       Anderson. Wright.    James
 
            Whiteman    Sheaf

    Crawford.    Copps.   Sadlier.

                      Marquis.


I think it’s the 3 behind marquis where we could do with strengthening or providing other options, although that the area Blair would play for me too.

Agree on that. Crawford still suspect with consistency and not much pace behind Marquis - but if Lawlor can up his game that is a very solid back seven definitely.

Crawford would be back up for the 2 holding midfielders for me. No way he can play wide left

Who’s suggesting he should play wide left?

His best position is amongst the three attacking midfielders, these interchange and cover everywhere on the pitch.

I’ve even put him on the right not the left, unless you think marquis is our goalie and lawlor our striker 🙄

[Retdon1]

We do need a couple of additions and then I think we will look pretty strong

                       Lawlor

Halliday.       Anderson. Wright.    James
 
            Whiteman    Sheaf

    Crawford.    Copps.   Sadlier.

                      Marquis.


I think it’s the 3 behind marquis where we could do with strengthening or providing other options, although that the area Blair would play for me too.

Agree on that. Crawford still suspect with consistency and not much pace behind Marquis - but if Lawlor can up his game that is a very solid back seven definitely.

Crawford would be back up for the 2 holding midfielders for me. No way he can play wide left

Who’s suggesting he should play wide left?

His best position is amongst the three attacking midfielders, these interchange and cover everywhere on the pitch.

I’ve even put him on the right not the left, unless you think marquis is our goalie and lawlor our striker 🙄

Sorry I ment wide right.. I’ll disagree with you though that his best position is in the front 3 attackers behind marquis. In my opinion he would be better suited to playing in the central 2 midfields.