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Post by Nick on Oct 10, 2019 13:45:48 GMT
I think we need better tbh ((Clovis Kamdjo aside)
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Post by HartleyHare on Oct 10, 2019 17:23:40 GMT
Brutal. I like it, but I don't like it. I agree. The key thing is that this is fine only if John and Hak have better players than these already lined up, as not all of these will react like Wish and be determined to make their mark, but may well just look for a quick exit if they feel unwanted. I would keep Knight over Pennell (who surely should be on this list?) as back up for George and Ryan, and although I prefer watching Akanbi, surely we must have another good forward in our sights before losing Edwards, who is a trier and can be quite good? Clovis has overall been disappointing, so not surprised with that one, and Iffy and Nana have also fallen short of expectations, sadly. Lets wait and see who reacts positively and who rushes for the exit door. In John and Hak we trust! I totally agree with your opinions on Pennell and Edward, OB.
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Post by Nick on Oct 10, 2019 17:26:30 GMT
but apparently not Clovis - join the club !
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Post by jdl on Oct 10, 2019 21:03:39 GMT
The last time we heard from Oliver he said that JS2 was currently over budget, but he expected him to come in within budget over the season as a whole.
So around now is pretty much when you'd expect JS2 to start thinning the squad down and getting rid of players he can't justify keeping.
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Post by pwoodstone on Oct 11, 2019 7:02:20 GMT
I think Clovis has been ok but if he is one of the higher earners, then it makes sense to look for a better and maybe cheaper option.
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Post by pieman1982 on Oct 11, 2019 7:53:41 GMT
Not worried about losing any of these players to be honest. I believe Lewis, Clovis and Jonny were all early signings and maybe that is why they committed so early as they were very aware that they would be punching above their weight at Maidstone “maybe” John S shows a ruthless streak with Clovis who has moved to the town to commit to the club and then within weeks sticks him on the transfer list! This in mind makes the decision to keep Pennell even more strange as he has been rubbish at left back and subbed at centre back due to attitude and performance, I just don’t see what John and HH have planned for him? Bill and Ricky are still dropping players to balance the books so there are good players out there for the scouting system to find.
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Post by porkystone on Oct 11, 2019 8:55:19 GMT
I believe Lewis, Clovis and Jonny were all early signings and maybe that is why they committed so early as they were very aware that they would be punching above their weight at Maidstone “maybe” John S shows a ruthless streak with Clovis who has moved to the town to commit to the club and then within weeks sticks him on the transfer list! In fairness to Clovis, he was quite a regular player for St Albans in this League in Spring 2019, so should have been well used to the quality / pace / talent required. Seems an odd one to me that we look to rebuild almost the entire midfield half way into a season.
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Post by Better things to do in life on Oct 11, 2019 9:51:27 GMT
I believe Lewis, Clovis and Jonny were all early signings and maybe that is why they committed so early as they were very aware that they would be punching above their weight at Maidstone “maybe” John S shows a ruthless streak with Clovis who has moved to the town to commit to the club and then within weeks sticks him on the transfer list! In fairness to Clovis, he was quite a regular player for St Albans in this League in Spring 2019, so should have been well used to the quality / pace / talent required. Seems an odd one to me that we look to rebuild almost the entire midfield half way into a season. I thought everyone has been saying all season that midfield is our deficient area, so maybe not so surprising really?
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Post by 61666 on Oct 11, 2019 10:10:17 GMT
Knight over Pennell any day, but only as cover for Johnson and George.
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Post by telstone on Oct 11, 2019 10:22:53 GMT
Not worried about losing any of these players to be honest. I believe Lewis, Clovis and Jonny were all early signings and maybe that is why they committed so early as they were very aware that they would be punching above their weight at Maidstone “maybe” John S shows a ruthless streak with Clovis who has moved to the town to commit to the club and then within weeks sticks him on the transfer list! This in mind makes the decision to keep Pennell even more strange as he has been rubbish at left back and subbed at centre back due to attitude and performance, I just don’t see what John and HH have planned for him? Bill and Ricky are still dropping players to balance the books so there are good players out there for the scouting system to find. Archie Tamplin
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Post by Nick on Oct 11, 2019 12:27:07 GMT
Midfield has been disappointing so far with only Sam Corne looking the real deal but Clovis was probably the pick of the rest. He added height, strength and good defensive know how in the middle of the park. Don't think Stones have another player in the squad that comes close in this role. We have been lacking in midfield but still surprised Clovis has been selected for the chop.
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Post by pieman1982 on Oct 11, 2019 19:17:50 GMT
Clovis looks like he has rocks in his boots and has very little range of passing and no obvious tricks up his sleeves!! That doesn’t leave much to bring to the table! He reminds me of Simon Walton last season, a defensive midfielder who is over the hill having had a pretty good career. Defensive midfielders are the easiest midfielders to get hold of! We need a Rogers or a Prestedge, but younger 🤪
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Post by jdh80 on Oct 11, 2019 20:15:08 GMT
Clovis looks like he has rocks in his boots and has very little range of passing and no obvious tricks up his sleeves!! That doesn’t leave much to bring to the table! He reminds me of Simon Walton last season, a defensive midfielder who is over the hill having had a pretty good career. Defensive midfielders are the easiest midfielders to get hold of! We need a Rogers or a Prestedge, but younger 🤪 Clovis didn't blame everyone else when he made a mistake though. But yeah both supposed tough ball winning midfielders but neither have shined in that aspect of the game Imo. In answer to you needing a younger version of rogers or prestedge then maybe Marshall is the answer.
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Post by sword65 on Oct 11, 2019 22:36:38 GMT
With Oostersunde fc on the brink of financial collapse perhaps we can tempt Blair Turgott back for the rest of the season.
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Post by jdl on Oct 12, 2019 17:02:11 GMT
I believe Lewis, Clovis and Jonny were all early signings and maybe that is why they committed so early as they were very aware that they would be punching above their weight at Maidstone “maybe” John S shows a ruthless streak with Clovis who has moved to the town to commit to the club and then within weeks sticks him on the transfer list! In fairness to Clovis, he was quite a regular player for St Albans in this League in Spring 2019, so should have been well used to the quality / pace / talent required. Seems an odd one to me that we look to rebuild almost the entire midfield half way into a season. It needs doing though.
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