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Post by Vegas Claret » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:41 pm

would you ?
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Re: JBL

Post by Row x » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:43 pm

Not the position we need to strengthen

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Re: JBL

Post by Tricky Trevor » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:44 pm

Row x wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:43 pm
Not the position we need to strengthen
A goal scorer that can play anywhere across the front would be a bonus.

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Re: JBL

Post by Bosscat » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:45 pm

Definitely a goal scorer but ... do we need another wingist ... but in the No 10 role yes

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Re: JBL

Post by Row x » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:46 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:44 pm
A goal scorer that can play anywhere across the front would be a bonus.
It definitely would, he's not that player though

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Re: JBL

Post by NewClaret » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:48 pm

Without question.

Can’t believe you’ve asked it, Vegas. He was our top scorer last year and very good player.

Anthony has looked better on the right but he could still play left or run JBL through the middle. Would score more goals than Flemming in that position, I’d bet.

Would also be good cover for a few of the loanees who may return to parent clubs if we don’t get back up (we’ll lose Flemming, Sarmiento and Anthony I think?)

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Re: JBL

Post by Tricky Trevor » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:48 pm

Row x wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:46 pm
It definitely would, he's not that player though
Well he did ok in the PL off limited game time and in a poor team.

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Re: JBL

Post by Row x » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:50 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:48 pm
Well he did ok in the PL off limited game time.
Not as a centre forward, or consistent number 10, which is what we require

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Re: JBL

Post by Row x » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:51 pm

NewClaret wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:48 pm
Without question.

Can’t believe you’ve asked it, Vegas. He was our top scorer last year and very good player.

Anthony has looked better on the right but he could still play left or run JBL through the middle. Would score more goals than Flemming in that position, I’d bet.

Would also be good cover for a few of the loanees who may return to parent clubs if we don’t get back up (we’ll lose Flemming, Sarmiento and Anthony I think?)
We only lose sarniento

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Re: JBL

Post by NewClaret » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:51 pm

Row x wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:51 pm
We only lose sarniento
Anthony and Flemming both obligations to buy?

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Re: JBL

Post by Row x » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:54 pm

NewClaret wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:51 pm
Anthony and Flemming both obligations to buy?
Yep, widely reported

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Re: JBL

Post by hoosier-daddy » Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:01 pm

When Redmond returns we have Redmond, Koleosho, Sarmiento and Anthony for wide players who can also play through the middle. Benson for a few minutes if he returns this season. Not sure another is needed unless Koleosho is sold in January.

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Re: JBL

Post by RVclaret » Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:04 pm

Massive yes from me. A wide but central kind of attacking player (Tella like movement) would add more intelligent running into the box and offer more vertical line breaking movement in general. Plus, he’s shown he can score at a higher level if we get there, and loves the club (as per his insta comments in the summer).

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Re: JBL

Post by jojomk1 » Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:07 pm

hoosier-daddy wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:01 pm
When Redmond returns we have Redmond, Koleosho, Sarmiento and Anthony for wide players who can also play through the middle. Benson for a few minutes if he returns this season. Not sure another is needed unless Koleosho is sold in January.
And also Tresor

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Re: JBL

Post by Sapperclaret73 » Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:11 pm

No brainer. He scored goals in the prem in a poor side. We need goals now.
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Re: JBL

Post by Row x » Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:11 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:07 pm
And also Tresor
And Enoch, who is actually getting game time somehow
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Re: JBL

Post by Row x » Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:12 pm

RVclaret wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:04 pm
Massive yes from me. A wide but central kind of attacking player (Tella like movement) would add more intelligent running into the box and offer more vertical line breaking movement in general. Plus, he’s shown he can score at a higher level if we get there, and loves the club (as per his insta comments in the summer).
Fosters scored at a higher level, but apparently he's shite

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Re: JBL

Post by holdyourfire » Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:23 pm

I would have him back in a heart beat,he is good on the ball, can move it quick and can get a shot away, he is a class above some of our players at the moment.

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Re: JBL

Post by NewClaret » Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:28 pm

holdyourfire wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:23 pm
I would have him back in a heart beat,he is good on the ball, can move it quick and can get a shot away, he is a class above some of our players at the moment.
Yes, agreed.

While I accept some of the comments above about having players in those areas, I think it’s about that little bit of quality you can bring to a game.

Amdouni and JBG smash two in from distance vs Cardiff, for example. Thats the type of extra 5% we need to turn draws in to wins.

On the face of it you don’t think he’s that much better than what we have but that extra 5% makes a big difference to whether you win or lose games.

Need that type of upgrade in a few other positions as well.

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Re: JBL

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Re: JBL

Post by SirBob » Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:35 pm

Is Ramsey a No’10?

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Re: JBL

Post by jrgbfc » Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:48 pm

Straight swap for Tresor.

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Re: JBL

Post by Mattster » Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:49 pm

Row x wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:54 pm
Yep, widely reported
Thought (and hoped) that Anthony was an option rather than an obligation. Was reported as an obligation at the rumour stage bit option at the point of confirmation was my understanding.

At the reported £10m I really hope it's not an obligation, isn't worth a quarter of that.
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Re: JBL

Post by Rick_Muller » Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:49 pm

Wrong question…

The question is “would he?”
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Re: JBL

Post by Vegas Claret » Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:57 pm

NewClaret wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:48 pm
Without question.

Can’t believe you’ve asked it, Vegas.
:D :D
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Re: JBL

Post by NewClaret » Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:06 pm

Rick_Muller wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:49 pm
Wrong question…

The question is “would he?”
Good point

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Re: JBL

Post by NewClaret » Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:07 pm

jrgbfc wrote:
Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:48 pm
Straight swap for Tresor.
No way they’ll be swapping Tresor for a player OOC in summer.

I do think a swap might be a neat answer with Tresor though.

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Re: JBL

Post by dougcollins » Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:21 pm

We'd probably get a sack of training cones.

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Re: JBL

Post by CrosspoolClarets » Mon Nov 11, 2024 10:38 pm

Given most of his mates demanded to leave us I doubt he would be keen on returning, I would personally do some horse trading and free up 2-3 spots and bring him in, he is class, but we have a new manager, new squad, new system - it won’t happen.

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Re: JBL

Post by whiffa » Mon Nov 11, 2024 10:54 pm

We don't have much strength in depth in the wings at the moment with Benson and Tresor out. Some competition for Koleosho and Anthony would be massive, I'd have him back in a heartbeat. He's better than what we have.

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Re: JBL

Post by ClaretPete001 » Mon Nov 11, 2024 10:57 pm

I guess if there is unlimited money and no chance of bagging a forward then you might consider it.

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Re: JBL

Post by jdrobbo » Mon Nov 11, 2024 11:03 pm

He’s a player that has keys: he unlocks doors without trying to break them down. He’s different. Yes please.

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Re: JBL

Post by Superjohnnyfrancis » Mon Nov 11, 2024 11:06 pm

Forgot all about him in the mass exodus.

Yes would have him back and starting on the right no questions asked.

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Re: JBL

Post by Ptgclaret » Tue Nov 12, 2024 8:47 am

Absolute no brainer if the opportunity to bring him back ever came. Koleosho isn't living up to expectations from the start of last season, and Sarmiento seems to struggle fitness wise. As great as it is to have Agyei as the youngster coming through, the area wea really lacking is the top end.

JBL can find the goal. We currently cannot.

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