Striker

[DearneValleyRover]

Lads not even signed yet and the moaning starts. Trust that the management team know what they are doing they haven’t exactly done a bad job so far.

[ncRover]

Big no this one from me. We need someone who can either score or hold the ball up. This guy isnt either of those things.

Cant see what McCann is seeing from him, same as with Hanlon.

We have 2 strikers that are designed to hold the ball up, McCann wants something different who plays on the shoulder and will use there pace to get on the end of balls, which from the games this season shows we are lacking, same as last season until Street came in. So if this guy is a quick as he looks on highlight videos he fits exactly what we are missing.

Street didn't have a vast amount of goals to his name but in our system he scored, same for Olusanya if he is the signing, from the highlights, the goals he scored are varied and he knows how to strike a ball.

Think McCann has earnt abit of faith on signings based on his track record.

Street wasn’t just a pacey in-behind player. He could do it all.

When Hanlan was signed Grant highlighted his pace. And Hanlan hasn’t shown any real hold up / link up play so far either. Can’t win a header.

This lad who’s coming in wasn’t the focal point for St Mirren. He typically played on a front 2 with Mandron - a good target man / link-up player. We play 1 up front. It’s a concern.

We are throwing lots of bodies at this squad. Is it sustainable in the long-run? Another 5 loans this season now.

[RoversInSpain]

Big no this one from me. We need someone who can either score or hold the ball up. This guy isnt either of those things.

Cant see what McCann is seeing from him, same as with Hanlon.

Can someone please explain this ‘holding the ball up’ stuff.
As far as I can see Joe Ironside does this best, however all I see is a complete stop in the attack, a ruddy great wrestling match which Joe very rarely achieves a free kick and by the time that’s all happened, the opponents have organised themselves in defence?
We need quick incisive moves down the flanks down the middle running onto the ball facing the opponents goal. The only time hold up or an exit ball comes in is 1-0, 5 mins to go.

[ncRover]

Big no this one from me. We need someone who can either score or hold the ball up. This guy isnt either of those things.

Cant see what McCann is seeing from him, same as with Hanlon.

Can someone please explain this ‘holding the ball up’ stuff.
As far as I can see Joe Ironside does this best, however all I see is a complete stop in the attack, a ruddy great wrestling match which Joe very rarely achieves a free kick and by the time that’s all happened, the opponents have organised themselves in defence?
We need quick incisive moves down the flanks down the middle running onto the ball facing the opponents goal. The only time hold up or an exit ball comes in is 1-0, 5 mins to go.

Richarlison did it great for Spurs last weekend.

You go direct to the striker who holds off a defender and brings other players in to play as team mates get up the pitch. Because the original pass moves faster than any player could.

A good option if a playing it out or through ball option isn’t on. Which it isn’t always.

[jamesrover17]

Big no this one from me. We need someone who can either score or hold the ball up. This guy isnt either of those things.

Cant see what McCann is seeing from him, same as with Hanlon.

Anyone checked his running/distances stats…

[sf9944]

Do we really have grounds to be ‘concerned’ at this point?

[Drover]

Yes numerous press report suggesting Toyosi. So guess he’s one of the two Grant has spoken to, plenty of interest from other clubs in L1 including Luton and Bolton.

On the St Mirren forum, they were all delighted with him, with most comments saying he gave everything in every game.
They also state he a really great guy with lots of interactions with the fans, he gave them a great goodbye message when he left for the mls, nobody slagging him off in anyway.
Reading this, get the feeling he just could be a decent loan, if it is him.

Reading that about he gives everything when playing plus the apparent videos of hom being very pacey has convinced me it will be him,giving his all is what grant likes  In his players,Clifton for example,and will suit his liking of playing the press,as some others eluded to,I was not to optimistic with Street signing,but thats why Grant is gaffer and not me.

[IDM]

Has this lad actually signed yet.?

Isn’t it within the realms of possibility that Street could join on loan again.?

[Shawndrfc]

Big no this one from me. We need someone who can either score or hold the ball up. This guy isnt either of those things.

Cant see what McCann is seeing from him, same as with Hanlon.

We have 2 strikers that are designed to hold the ball up, McCann wants something different who plays on the shoulder and will use there pace to get on the end of balls, which from the games this season shows we are lacking, same as last season until Street came in. So if this guy is a quick as he looks on highlight videos he fits exactly what we are missing.

Street didn't have a vast amount of goals to his name but in our system he scored, same for Olusanya if he is the signing, from the highlights, the goals he scored are varied and he knows how to strike a ball.

Think McCann has earnt abit of faith on signings based on his track record.

Street wasn’t just a pacey in-behind player. He could do it all.

When Hanlan was signed Grant highlighted his pace. And Hanlan hasn’t shown any real hold up / link up play so far either. Can’t win a header.

This lad who’s coming in wasn’t the focal point for St Mirren. He typically played on a front 2 with Mandron - a good target man / link-up player. We play 1 up front. It’s a concern.

We are throwing lots of bodies at this squad. Is it sustainable in the long-run? Another 5 loans this season now.

You look at Streets goals, majority was using his pace has his main asset, that burst that gave him the advantage.

Hanlan is quick but doesn’t have the burst and also doesn’t seem to be running, over a distance he could beat a man but that quick set off it what gave Street the advantage last season, which this new lad seems to have.

He played as a 2 but we play a lot more expansive, so it’s a different system. We are lacking someone that does what Olunya does, so if it is him then I’m all for it.

Hopefully he kicks on and people are happy.

[Metalmicky]

Has this lad actually signed yet.?

Isn’t it within the realms of possibility that Street could join on loan again.?

No

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Big no this one from me. We need someone who can either score or hold the ball up. This guy isnt either of those things.

Cant see what McCann is seeing from him, same as with Hanlon.

We have 2 strikers that are designed to hold the ball up, McCann wants something different who plays on the shoulder and will use there pace to get on the end of balls, which from the games this season shows we are lacking, same as last season until Street came in. So if this guy is a quick as he looks on highlight videos he fits exactly what we are missing.

Street didn't have a vast amount of goals to his name but in our system he scored, same for Olusanya if he is the signing, from the highlights, the goals he scored are varied and he knows how to strike a ball.

Think McCann has earnt abit of faith on signings based on his track record.

Street wasn’t just a pacey in-behind player. He could do it all.

When Hanlan was signed Grant highlighted his pace. And Hanlan hasn’t shown any real hold up / link up play so far either. Can’t win a header.

This lad who’s coming in wasn’t the focal point for St Mirren. He typically played on a front 2 with Mandron - a good target man / link-up player. We play 1 up front. It’s a concern.

We are throwing lots of bodies at this squad. Is it sustainable in the long-run? Another 5 loans this season now.

You look at Streets goals, majority was using his pace has his main asset, that burst that gave him the advantage.

Hanlan is quick but doesn’t have the burst and also doesn’t seem to be running, over a distance he could beat a man but that quick set off it what gave Street the advantage last season, which this new lad seems to have.

He played as a 2 but we play a lot more expansive, so it’s a different system. We are lacking someone that does what Olunya does, so if it is him then I’m all for it.

Hopefully he kicks on and people are happy.

So far, I haven't seen much evidence of Hanlan making runs, rather reactive than pro active. As you say, Street would make runs as does Billy, constantly looking to get into space. That's what McCanns looking for, someone peeling off beating the offsides and someone who's a bit of an all rounder, as was Street, as was Biamou.

Still too early to write off Hanlan as he probs just needs a goal to get him going and to be less anxious.

[GazLaz]

Big no this one from me. We need someone who can either score or hold the ball up. This guy isnt either of those things.

Cant see what McCann is seeing from him, same as with Hanlon.

We have 2 strikers that are designed to hold the ball up, McCann wants something different who plays on the shoulder and will use there pace to get on the end of balls, which from the games this season shows we are lacking, same as last season until Street came in. So if this guy is a quick as he looks on highlight videos he fits exactly what we are missing.

Street didn't have a vast amount of goals to his name but in our system he scored, same for Olusanya if he is the signing, from the highlights, the goals he scored are varied and he knows how to strike a ball.

Think McCann has earnt abit of faith on signings based on his track record.

Street wasn’t just a pacey in-behind player. He could do it all.

When Hanlan was signed Grant highlighted his pace. And Hanlan hasn’t shown any real hold up / link up play so far either. Can’t win a header.

This lad who’s coming in wasn’t the focal point for St Mirren. He typically played on a front 2 with Mandron - a good target man / link-up player. We play 1 up front. It’s a concern.

We are throwing lots of bodies at this squad. Is it sustainable in the long-run? Another 5 loans this season now.

I'm not saying Hanlan has been any good but his first touch is fantastic and when he is in close quarters with a defender he uses his body well and is strong.

A big issue is that we have not created that many chances. We've been superb defensively.

[jmt23]

So true Gaz, he is being hung drawn and quartered on FB posts, it’s shocking and embarrassing.
I think he will come good once we find what type of service he needs to thrive.

[les@donr]

According to the DPS we are apparently resigning Street, no mention whether it is loan or permanent. Maybe Terry has stumped up the money to bring in Street on a 2/3 year contract?

[Alan Southstand]

DPS?

[les@donr]

Should read DFP, the article was in YP.

[Alan Southstand]

Earlier today I’ve read an article by a Lincoln reporter that has me convinced it’s not Rob Street and that he’s very much part of their plans going forward. He cites the fact he’s played in nearly every game so far this season and his length of contract would mean a healthy price tag!

The article was on X, but I can’t find it to copy the link.

[Chris Black come back]

McCann has said it is a loan. There is no way Lincoln City are going to loan a player to a rival in the same league. Sell for good money, yes. But why weaken yourself at expense of a rival for no material financial gain?

[The Dav]

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-transfer-news-rob-street-lincoln-city-5289914

[GazLaz]

McCann has said it is a loan. There is no way Lincoln City are going to loan a player to a rival in the same league. Sell for good money, yes. But why weaken yourself at expense of a rival for no material financial gain?

Just not going to be Street is it, impossible.

[Drover]

Big no this one from me. We need someone who can either score or hold the ball up. This guy isnt either of those things.

Cant see what McCann is seeing from him, same as with Hanlon.

We have 2 strikers that are designed to hold the ball up, McCann wants something different who plays on the shoulder and will use there pace to get on the end of balls, which from the games this season shows we are lacking, same as last season until Street came in. So if this guy is a quick as he looks on highlight videos he fits exactly what we are missing.

Street didn't have a vast amount of goals to his name but in our system he scored, same for Olusanya if he is the signing, from the highlights, the goals he scored are varied and he knows how to strike a ball.

Think McCann has earnt abit of faith on signings based on his track record.

Street wasn’t just a pacey in-behind player. He could do it all.

When Hanlan was signed Grant highlighted his pace. And Hanlan hasn’t shown any real hold up / link up play so far either. Can’t win a header.

This lad who’s coming in wasn’t the focal point for St Mirren. He typically played on a front 2 with Mandron - a good target man / link-up player. We play 1 up front. It’s a concern.

We are throwing lots of bodies at this squad. Is it sustainable in the long-run? Another 5 loans this season now.

I'm not saying Hanlan has been any good but his first touch is fantastic and when he is in close quarters with a defender he uses his body well and is strong.

A big issue is that we have not created that many chances. We've been superb defensively.

Pre-season I thought he was looking promising, but oddly struggled since season started.

[GazLaz]

Big no this one from me. We need someone who can either score or hold the ball up. This guy isnt either of those things.

Cant see what McCann is seeing from him, same as with Hanlon.

We have 2 strikers that are designed to hold the ball up, McCann wants something different who plays on the shoulder and will use there pace to get on the end of balls, which from the games this season shows we are lacking, same as last season until Street came in. So if this guy is a quick as he looks on highlight videos he fits exactly what we are missing.

Street didn't have a vast amount of goals to his name but in our system he scored, same for Olusanya if he is the signing, from the highlights, the goals he scored are varied and he knows how to strike a ball.

Think McCann has earnt abit of faith on signings based on his track record.

Street wasn’t just a pacey in-behind player. He could do it all.

When Hanlan was signed Grant highlighted his pace. And Hanlan hasn’t shown any real hold up / link up play so far either. Can’t win a header.

This lad who’s coming in wasn’t the focal point for St Mirren. He typically played on a front 2 with Mandron - a good target man / link-up player. We play 1 up front. It’s a concern.

We are throwing lots of bodies at this squad. Is it sustainable in the long-run? Another 5 loans this season now.

I'm not saying Hanlan has been any good but his first touch is fantastic and when he is in close quarters with a defender he uses his body well and is strong.

A big issue is that we have not created that many chances. We've been superb defensively.

Pre-season I thought he was looking promising, but oddly struggled since season started.

How many minutes has he played? 200? We've seen this managerial approach from GM before with Gibson and Crew last season and both players came back a bit more focused.

[DearneValleyRover]

Hanlan did his acl, he will never be the same player he was before, it will be more a mental thing than physical. There will always be that fear in the back of his mind that if he pushes himself beyond what is comfortable it will go again. I’ve been there although mine didn’t repair fully.

[Metalmicky]

Hanlan did his acl, he will never be the same player he was before, it will be more a mental thing than physical. There will always be that fear in the back of his mind that if he pushes himself beyond what is comfortable it will go again. I’ve been there although mine didn’t repair fully.

Also did mine a few years back and it's having confidence in the strength of the ligament.

[ForsolongaRover]

Hanlan did his acl, he will never be the same player he was before, it will be more a mental thing than physical. There will always be that fear in the back of his mind that if he pushes himself beyond what is comfortable it will go again. I’ve been there although mine didn’t repair fully.

That sounds a good rationale and seems feasible. So his mentality could be getting in the way of producing the quality that GM signed him for. Whilst one might question GM’s judgment, you could also say that it is up to the player to overcome his fears and commit 100%. It is a risk for him, but it is a risk that he effectively undertook to handle. Clearly many of the questions are about the degree of his commitment in a position in the team that demands 100%. It makes me wonder about the thoroughness of the “medical” that goes with transfers in the modern game at lower league level.

[Lifelong supporter]

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-transfer-news-rob-street-lincoln-city-5289914

It's just dreadful journalism.
The author even says he's lifted the piece from Sports Boom...whatever that is.
There is no quote from McCann or the club to back it up.
Had they bothered to check they would have no doubt been told it's a load of rubbish.

[RugbyRover]

Patrick Bamford has just terminated his contract with Leeds.

Just saying...........

[Padge_DRFC]

Surely the Spurs tie means we're shopping in a different shop of strikers now. Tried and tested in our system Street.

[Copps is Magic]

It won't be Street, but imagine if it was.

[DonnyAps]

Bamford has left Leeds could it be him? Hope not!!!!