Think we've missed the boat with Bowen now. Last summer was the time to try and do it.

BOYSIE31 wrote:I couldnt agree more and that is why the lad Bowen would be ideal for us.

It depends on finances. Only having 3 forwards, unless we can bring back Wells whenever we like (which I doubt), means should Barnes/Wood get injured for any length of time, we'd find ourselves without a forward on the bench.

BOYSIE31 wrote:I couldnt agree more and that is why the lad Bowen would be ideal for us.

Except he's another left footer, which is not really (I don't think) our priority.

claretspice wrote:Except he's another left footer, which is not really (I don't think) our priority.

Does it matter these days which wing they play on and anyway should be able to use both feet

Oh the old professional footballers should be able to use 2 feet argument - love that one.
Have you seen Charlie Taylor try to use his wrong foot ? Most of our team is one footed.

TVC15 wrote:Oh the old professional footballers should be able to use 2 feet argument - love that one.
Have you seen Charlie Taylor try to use his wrong foot ? Most of our team is one footed.

But why ???

I play semi pro now and can use both feet equally well

Re forwards what about Koiki

BOYSIE31 wrote:But why ???

I play semi pro now and can use both feet equally well

Or equally badly?

jrgbfc wrote:Who is going to want to come and be our 4th choice striker though and play one game a season in the League cup?

Answer would be a younger guy who has shown potential in the lower leagues or from overseas - something which our recruitment team have struggled to find for a number of years

The likes of Bowen will prob not want to come here - will be looking for first team action

jojomk1 wrote:Answer would be a younger guy who has shown potential in the lower leagues or from overseas - something which our recruitment team have struggled to find for a number of years

The likes of Bowen will prob not want to come here - will be looking for first team action

The argument still stands though, how is there career going to progress? Barnes and Wood have just signed new deals and are nailed on to start, as well as Jay being 3rd in line. I wouldn't advise any young forward to come and sign for us tbh, after seeing what's happened to Gibson and Vydra.

Answer would be a younger guy who has shown potential in the lower leagues

You mean like Nahki?

BOYSIE31 wrote:But why ???

I play semi pro now and can use both feet equally well

Does FIFA count as playing ?

jrgbfc wrote:The argument still stands though, how is there career going to progress? Barnes and Wood have just signed new deals and are nailed on to start, as well as Jay being 3rd in line. I wouldn't advise any young forward to come and sign for us tbh, after seeing what's happened to Gibson and Vydra.

Luckily for us you aren't an agent with a load of young, pacey strikers on your books then I guess

BOYSIE31 wrote:But why ???

I play semi pro now and can use both feet equally well

Course you do.

BOYSIE31 wrote:But why ???

I play semi pro now and can use both feet equally well

Funniest thing I've read in ages

Lord_Bob wrote:You mean like Nahki?

Wells was 27 when he came to us - not exactly a youngster

If we are in a decent position come Jamuary I really can't see us buying many if any new players. But selling Vydra and putting the money towards a new winger/midfielder would be a bonus. With JBG'sand Brady's fitness problems then it is the one area we would struggle if we got any injuries. So breaking the bank to get Bowen or Eze would be decent business.

Firthy wrote:If we are in a decent position come Jamuary I really can't see us buying many if any new players. But selling Vydra and putting the money towards a new winger/midfielder would be a bonus. With JBG'sand Brady's fitness problems then it is the one area we would struggle if we got any injuries. So breaking the bank to get Bowen or Eze would be decent business.

Lennon's contact is up this summer as well. With Hendrick potentially leaving also centre mid and right midfield are definitely areas we need to be looking at.

jrgbfc wrote:Lennon's contact is up this summer as well. With Hendrick potentially leaving also centre mid and right midfield are definitely areas we need to be looking at.

I'd be very surprised if Hendrick doesn't re sign and leaves, as I don't think he'll get loads of (better) offers at "better" clubs tbh, so I'm fairly sure he'll be with us next season. As for Lennon, he won't be getting many tempting offers either, but I'd be extremely disappointed if we attempted to keep him on as I feel he brings little and we need to look for better.

jrgbfc wrote:Lennon's contact is up this summer as well. With Hendrick potentially leaving also centre mid and right midfield are definitely areas we need to be looking at.

Yup, we're at the point where we need to start thinking about how we regenerate the squad.

Bardsley and Lennon will presumably move on in the summer when their contracts are up, and the delay in getting Hendrick tied down is a little bit worrying - and of course Drinkwater's loan may not be extended.

As a minimum we'll need to extend Drinkwater/sign AN Other midfielder, and with potentially three players who have operated down that right side leaving in the summer, I'd hope we'd want to start that rebuilding process in January too.

Dark Cloud wrote:I'd be very surprised if Hendrick doesn't re sign and leaves, as I don't think he'll get loads of (better) offers at "better" clubs tbh, so I'm fairly sure he'll be with us next season. As for Lennon, he won't be getting many tempting offers either, but I'd be extremely disappointed if we attempted to keep him on as I feel he brings little and we need to look for better.

I think there'll be quite a few clubs attracted by the idea of Hendrick as a cheap supplement to their squad myself.

The ongoing problem, we have to spend a large sum of money on our back-up players. The sooner we can supplement the squad with our own lads the better (obviously).

boatshed bill wrote:The ongoing problem, we have to spend a large sum of money on our back-up players. The sooner we can supplement the squad with our own lads the better (obviously).

We should not be in the market to spend large sums of money on "back up" players - we have been doing this for the last two years

Yes, we are still in the Prem but our squad is getting seriously older now (a good number are now contracted until well into their 30's)

If we are to remain so, then an injection of new, younger players into the starting 11 needs to be seen in the next few windows

Bosscat wrote:
Funniest thing I've read in ages

And you are one of the melts who was last pick and because you were **** at playing decided to be the best fan

claretspice wrote:I think there'll be quite a few clubs attracted by the idea of Hendrick as a cheap supplement to their squad myself.

jojomk1 wrote:We should not be in the market to spend large sums of money on "back up" players - we have been doing this for the last two years

Yes, we are still in the Prem but our squad is getting seriously older now (a good number are now contracted until well into their 30's)

If we are to remain so, then an injection of new, younger players into the starting 11 needs to be seen in the next few windows

Spot on

BOYSIE31 wrote:And you are one of the melts who was last pick and because you were **** at playing decided to be the best fan

Ooooooh I am cut to the bone with your Shining Wit.



You really do need to work on it .... Is 31 your IQ

Bosscat wrote:Ooooooh I am cut to the bone with your Shining Wit.



You really do need to work on it .... Is 31 your IQ

BOSS CAT for a name - are you 10 ?

I follow " bored Vydra" on Twitter quite funny tweets about his adventures on the bench

Steve1956 wrote:I follow " bored Vydra" on Twitter quite funny tweets about his adventures on the bench

I don't think thats a genuine account m8 if it is no wonder the Big man ignores him

BOYSIE31 wrote:BOSS CAT for a name - are you 10 ?

Oooouuucccch that hurt ....

Ooooh you are a wag arent you.

Bosscat wrote:Oooouuucccch that hurt ....

Ooooh you are a wag arent you.

You really are a proper bell end

BOYSIE31 wrote:You really are a proper bell end

Bosscat wrote:

Now log off as your teacher needs the school PC back

BOYSIE31 wrote:BOSS CAT for a name - are you 10 ?

Says the capslock kid

BOYSIE31 wrote:Now log off as your teacher needs the school PC back

Wow sonny you really are a hard boy aren't you ...

The question mark re: Hendrick I believe is Sheffield United are keen in him, seems entirely feasible based on their largely uk / Irish based squad.
If they could match our terms they certainly have a competitive edge with their flexible style of play that could suit Hendrick tbf. I guess they find themselves where we were a couple of years ago and a player might potentially see that as a more exciting place to play, especially given Hendrick’s stage of career.
Re: Bowen - it was interesting to hear Nigel Adkins in TV the other day, saying they’d received no concrete offers for him when he was managing Hull.

Bosscat wrote:I don't think thats a genuine account m8 if it is no wonder the Big man ignores him

You really are a bellend,I know it's a parody....how Fu**ing old are you?

Steve1956 wrote:You really are a bellend,I know it's a parody....how Fu**ing old are you?

Apparently about 10 judging by my name according to my little chum BOLSHIE13

Now shut up and get the Ale in its your round in the 'Throw One Inn'

Bosscat wrote:Apparently about 10 judging by my name according to my little chum BOLSHIE13

You have a way of upsetting people don't you?, having met you I think your a damn fine bloke,shame on that man dissing you.

Steve1956 wrote:You have a way of upsetting people don't you?, having met you I think your a damn fine bloke,shame on that man dissing you.

Get a room both of you

Steve1956 wrote:You have a way of upsetting people don't you?, having met you I think your a damn fine bloke,shame on that man dissing you.

I know Must be something I said

BOYSIE31 wrote:Get a room both of you

Great idea ...you up for it BC,I could chuck in a couple of fat ladies as well .

I'm off I hate keyboard confrontation.

Steve1956 wrote:Great idea ...you up for it BC,I could chuck in a couple of fat ladies as well .

Bosscat wrote:

Sounds like a plan