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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: Filo on November 27, 2016, 09:29:58 pm
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Given our position in the league, the January window is critical for us, I would be hoping the owners are looking at it and telling Fergie to identify players that will help us push on in L1 should we get there and provide him with a little war chest to achieve that aim
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Mentioned on another post - 4 players for me one undisputed no1 keeper, one defender, one midfielder and one forward - tho Mason Mason and houghton would be great to get sealed for the end of this season as two of em!
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Surely marosi has done enough to be considered no 1?
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Yes he has. I imagine it will be another young lad with Etheridge going on loan as the free press predicted.
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Centre Half for me
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It would be an incredible mis-step to show less confidence in our keepers than we already do. We've got this far with Marko, stick with him. Another great save yesterday.
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We will sign another front man and possibly a midfielder and that will be it. We definitely don't need a centre half. We've got three quality ones.
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as well as rovers strengthening in Jan it is also important the challengers carlisle luton plymouth don't progress in the facup on Saturday
carlisle have a tough one v rochdale
meaning we don't want any of them getting a "biggie" in the 3rd round and getting cash rich
yes it can be argued it would distract them
remember exeter made a million when they beat rovers & then got Man u
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I've said all along, don't worry about Plymouth. We are favourites, Pompey second favourites then Carlisle and Cambridge. Everyone else is a million.
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I think he will go back in with another bid for the lad from morton probably early in the window
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We need an experienced goalkeeper somebody who has mileage on the clock but still a bit left to give. We need a calming presence in the goal.
A different option to play wide left who can cross a ball and is dangerous on the break.
A quick striker who can finish somebody different from what we have. And unless a good option comes up for centre back that would be equally good if promoted or if we stay in this league. Then three would be enough for me.
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I think he will go back in with another bid for the lad from morton probably early in the window
He's already said 1) we won't and 2) bigger clubs than us will be in for him now.
And I don't see the obsession with getting another keeper. Marosi has done nothing to warrant being dropped at random and he's only going to get better.
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I don't see him getting better i think this is as good as it get's. If we are to get promoted there will be very tight edgy games where you are reliant on you're keeper. If it's Marosi or the other fella upto now they i wouldn't like our chances.
You will know when that game turns up and we lose it rather than getting the result we need. Sullivan won us many points over the years he was with us, we need somebody of that ilk.
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Top of the league next week and people think we need a new keeper. Bonkers stuff.
The key word is strengthen. Absolutely no one will be replaced.
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Strengthening is what i'm suggesting. You improve what you have while you are near the top you don't wait until you lose a few. The squad we have has a lot of options but can still be improved.
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DEfinitely a striker needed, apart from that it's just depth in one or two positions.
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I would have agreed about a striker but now I'm not sure. Mandeville has stepped up to the plate and McSheffrey will be back in January.
A midfielder and a keeper for me. Possibly a left back. A lot will depend if we keep the loan players, particularly Houghton and Mason.
A few would benefit from going on loan, particularly Etheridge, Garratt, Beestin and Longbottom.
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Fergie has stated that a striker isn't a priority so I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get one. A pacey left winger for me to balance Blair on the right.
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I don't see him getting better i think this is as good as it get's.
Marosi is good enough to be a first team regular, and he is young so why do you think he has reached his peak???
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Fergie has stated that a striker isn't a priority so I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get one. A pacey left winger for me to balance Blair on the right.
I think you're probably right. I think Calder will return and we will look to replace him.
The big position we have little coverage for is Houghton - who's been outstanding the last two games. I don't mind Keegan but not to the same standard.
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Houghton seems very keen to stay and finish the job here. I think that will have some influence on those who have to make the decisions at Chelsea.
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Fergie has stated that a striker isn't a priority so I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get one. A pacey left winger for me to balance Blair on the right.
I think you're probably right. I think Calder will return and we will look to replace him.
The big position we have little coverage for is Houghton - who's been outstanding the last two games. I don't mind Keegan but not to the same standard.
Houghton will be difficult to get cover for, that position is probably the most important outfield position in the team, players with his atributes are very rare
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Keegan is OK for that position in terms of breaking up the opposition play, but Houghton is much more dynamic.
Baudry could play there?
Next season though, we could sign someone else if not Houghton but don't forget McCullough is also well suited to that role..
Sign Houghton to the end of the season and we'll be OK..
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Keegan is OK for that position in terms of breaking up the opposition play, but Houghton is much more dynamic.
Baudry could play there?
Next season though, we could sign someone else if not Houghton but don't forget McCullough is also well suited to that role..
Sign Houghton to the end of the season and we'll be OK..
Signing Houghton permanently would be even better!
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Keegan is OK for that position in terms of breaking up the opposition play, but Houghton is much more dynamic.
Baudry could play there?
Next season though, we could sign someone else if not Houghton but don't forget McCullough is also well suited to that role..
Sign Houghton to the end of the season and we'll be OK..
Signing Houghton permanently would be even better!
Hopefully enquiries are already being made in that direction
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We don't need to be looking at Keepers..Marosi has done more than enough to cement himself as our no1 and I cant understand anybody who thinks we need to strengthen there..For me we don't need to be signing much now the squad are fit...Extending the loans definetley and maybe a forward and that's enough...
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I don't think another right winger would hurt to keep Blairy on his toes.
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Not sure we need a forward.. mandeville is growing in that role. Williams should be fit soon and then there is MacSheffery to come back..
I can't see a really good quality striker coming here to warm the bench?
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Not sure we need a forward.. mandeville is growing in that role. Williams should be fit soon and then there is MacSheffery to come back..
I can't see a really good quality striker coming here to warm the bench?
BUT we need some depth, lose one more striker we're stuffed.
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it's not a cut and dried descision...If I felt Mcsheffrey had anything to contribute this season I would be happy not to sign anybody up front...However with his age,the serious injury he has and his recent injury record I would be surprised to see him in a rovers shirt again...So think we need to go out and look for a player that can cover Blair and also play up top if needed...
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I think we need a little more pace in the team, ideally up top or out wide.
I would bring in an experienced keeper as back up and let Etheridge go out on loan.
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Marosi looks confident and is a good shop stopper, my only doubts is if teams put us under pressure with crosses is he going to improve on that front.
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I think people have to be realistic,this is div 2 the basement of league football...If he was a great shotstopper,great confidence,good distribution and great at crosses he wouldn't be here...For the level we play I think he's done brilliantly and well worthy of being our no1 goalkeeper...
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Slow build for the future. McSheffrey, Keegan, Butler, Coppinger. All vastly experienced pros with mileage on the clock. What will the squad look like at the end of NEXT season. Sounds miles off but only 17 months time.
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Mcsheffrey wont be here though...Released...Keegan will be gone too I would think...The rest of the squad is really young so no problems there and you have to have some experienced players to come in when times get tougher...Butler and Copps would be more squad players in league 1 I would think...
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It is difficult to judge with mcsheffery.. if he gets fit and stays injury free he will piss this division and is still good enough for the next.
If come mid Jan there is still no sign then yes we would need a like for like replacement and hopefully that player would be suitable for next season too..
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He wont be anywhere near come mid January...He had injury problems at Scunthorpe and the same here..Once he does get back to training he hasn't even had a pre season, so will be 6 weeks away and that's if he doesn't pick up the normal muscle niggles that normally follow a long period out for old legs....
I wasn't happy about signing him for this season tbh as I've discussed before but he is a very good player but we cant be wasting the budget on a mid 30's player with a knee like his...
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Houghton, and a similar player, key for me. It would be fantastic to sign Houghton and he could go up the leagues with us. He seems to relish the fact that he's playing g regularly. Pay him a half decent wage and sign him up. He seems to enjoy it here. Why not eh?
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Just hope that other clubs don't come sniffing our players. keep it going lads, enjoying this season.
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I think DF will try to get permanent signings when he can depending what's available. He's still looking for the 'different' striker and we may not have heard the last of the fella playing in Scotland.
I think he'll be looking for a permanent solution to left back. (I think Evina and ATS days are numbered). Mason has done well but I suspect he'll want to keep him for cover as a utility player who can fill in in a variety of positions.
Keeper. Suspect could be a loan to supplement Marosi who's improving all the time.
Keegan, Middleton and Etheridge could find themselves out on loan I suspect.
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Keegan is OK for that position in terms of breaking up the opposition play, but Houghton is much more dynamic.
Baudry could play there?
Next season though, we could sign someone else if not Houghton but don't forget McCullough is also well suited to that role..
Sign Houghton to the end of the season and we'll be OK..
Signing Houghton permanently would be even better!
Hopefully enquiries are already being made in that direction
As I have said n a different thread, how much will Houghton be on at Chelski? bet it's a bit more than we could pay
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think we could easily match what he is on now,the problem would be his next contract if he got 1 off them
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Fergie has stated that a striker isn't a priority so I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get one. A pacey left winger for me to balance Blair on the right.
Harry Anderson - ex Peterborough - now on loan at Lincoln and doing very well....... would fit the bill
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Marosi has done more than enough to be accepted as our first choice keeper.
When McSheffrey came last season some said he was too old then and wouldn't add anything to the team.
Well that was proven to be wrong.
Although he is six months older now he will be playing in a lower division and has the experience to excel if he gets his opportunity.
If we get to keep Houghton until the end of the season he may get a suspension or a short term injury and i reckon Keegs could fill that gap for a short spell.
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I can understand where people are coming from with the keeper situation. Marosi is a good lad and he will make it, but right now having someone experienced in that position and, in particular, be more vocal, can only benefit the defence. It wouldn't bother me too much if we didn't get one but it would improve things.
A good call from DVR with the left winger - that would be my priority signing, as Calder is simply not consistent enough, much like Evina.
I would want another striker, as DF did before the season kicked off and he was right. Too many ifs and buts with McSheffrey, I'm afraid.
Houghton and Mason have done really well and Hopefully they can be secured. Trouble is, I think we'll only go for one more. So a left midfielder who can be just as good getting back as well as causing problems up top would be my choice. A pacy striker would be the icing on an already significant cake.
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I would loan out garret, longbottom and Beeston. At there age they need to be playing games. I would try and keep houghton and mason for the rest of the season, I wouldn't be too fussed if we sent Calder back. Then I would hope we bring in a striker, left back and winger/attacking mid
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Keegan is OK for that position in terms of breaking up the opposition play, but Houghton is much more dynamic.
Baudry could play there?
Next season though, we could sign someone else if not Houghton but don't forget McCullough is also well suited to that role..
Sign Houghton to the end of the season and we'll be OK..
Signing Houghton permanently would be even better!
Hopefully enquiries are already being made in that direction
As I have said n a different thread, how much will Houghton be on at Chelski? bet it's a bit more than we could pay
Loans rarely work where we pay the same wage as the player is on, particularly young players. Sure, there will be a mutually agreed fee where some or all is paid upfront. The player still gets his wage slip from his own club.
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I don't see him getting better i think this is as good as it get's.
Marosi is good enough to be a first team regular, and he is young so why do you think he has reached his peak???
I just think he is what he is. A good shot stopper, fairly quick around the box but he doesn't take the pressure off his defence by dominating things. Keepers tend to have their strengths and the weaknesses aren't usually improved.
I think we need experience somebody who commands the area and gives assurance to the team. Somebody who even if it's one on one it's not a definite goal. I see him pull good saves off but i don't see him pull many of that he shouldn't get to.
In the tight games sometimes you just need good old reliability like Sullivan gave us. I know it's unfair comparing a former international to a young kid but we do need that type of presence.
Also having an older head around the other two they might learn a few things.
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Keegan is OK for that position in terms of breaking up the opposition play, but Houghton is much more dynamic.
Baudry could play there?
Next season though, we could sign someone else if not Houghton but don't forget McCullough is also well suited to that role..
Sign Houghton to the end of the season and we'll be OK..
Signing Houghton permanently would be even better!
Hopefully enquiries are already being made in that direction
As I have said n a different thread, how much will Houghton be on at Chelski? bet it's a bit more than we could pay
Loans rarely work where we pay the same wage as the player is on, particularly young players. Sure, there will be a mutually agreed fee where some or all is paid upfront. The player still gets his wage slip from his own club.
My reply was in response to signing him on a permanent deal