HoylandOwl Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 42 minutes ago, Southy_SWFC said: You're thinking of Darren. I definitely wasn’t. That’s you who does that. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/something-special-sheffield-wednesday-boss-eager-for-extra-additions-4259131 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canterburyowl Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Reesh said: https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/something-special-sheffield-wednesday-boss-eager-for-extra-additions-4259131 Going up lads I tell ya! Love to see what comes of this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Eeew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCraigsOwl Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Oh dear. Remember him well from his time at Hearts. Not really much of a goalscorer. A bit of a unit though. His strength is his key component, so to speak. Otherwise, I seriously doubt he would have had any kind of football career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 We can only hope to do an Akpom on him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 I’ll support him if he signs. But… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said: I’ll support him if he signs. But… He's an upgrade on Gary Taylor-Fletcher And Elias Kachunga And Warren Feeney And Enoch Showumni That's what I'm clinging to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Just now, Reesh said: He's an upgrade on Gary Taylor-Fletcher And Elias Kachunga And Warren Feeney And Enoch Showumni That's what I'm clinging to Those are some straws mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 25 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said: Those are some straws mate. The correct spelling is "Strikers" mate not straws. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 11 hours ago, Reesh said: Eeew Would rather have Nuhiu back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffieldblue Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Reesh said: He's an upgrade on Gary Taylor-Fletcher And Elias Kachunga And Warren Feeney And Enoch Showumni That's what I'm clinging to So am I to be fair mate. Its a pretty low bar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheExile Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Bit of a poor man’s Kiernan Davis but he certainly matches the type of player we seem to want to sign. Absolute units who no one wants to have to play against physically. On its own it wouldn’t be enough (obviously) but alongside one of the loans we seem to want it could be alright. I just think Smith probably gives us that already unless he moves on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Sheffieldblue said: So am I to be fair mate. Its a pretty low bar I fhink the only way I could watch Uche Ikpeazu is by virtue of spending 6 hours pre match in a bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 4 hours ago, EastCraigsOwl said: Oh dear. Remember him well from his time at Hearts. Not really much of a goalscorer. A bit of a unit though. His strength is his key component, so to speak. Otherwise, I seriously doubt he would have had any kind of football career. Isn't that Fletcher already? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Wednesday wanted ex loanee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 2 hours ago, TheExile said: Bit of a poor man’s Kiernan Davis but he certainly matches the type of player we seem to want to sign. Absolute units who no one wants to have to play against physically. On its own it wouldn’t be enough (obviously) but alongside one of the loans we seem to want it could be alright. I just think Smith probably gives us that already unless he moves on. I am quite keen on ones that can pass a ball to a team mate. I appreciate for players on 10k a week I am perhaps being too demanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 19 hours ago, Canterburyowl said: Going up lads I tell ya! Love to see what comes of this! Vardy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Ozzie said: Vardy? I'll vote for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Luke Thomas, Leicester left back linked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercockle Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Neville Facking Bartos said: Any good? We needed a midfielder anyway but now Mo is out for several weeks (my physiotherapy degree called it right then) then I think it’s vital we get reinforcements here. I know he was a let down on the whole but I miss FDB Has Momo’s injury been confirmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Neville Facking Bartos said: Any good? We needed a midfielder anyway but now Mo is out for several weeks (my physiotherapy degree called it right then) then I think it’s vital we get reinforcements here. I know he was a let down on the whole but I miss FDB Opening day and that was it, waste of fucking time for the rest of it. Knew he was off so couldn't give a fuck. What are you missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Dennis Adeniran joins Portimonense (as Mo Mo's replacement). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: Dennis Adeniran joins Portimonense (as Mo Mo's replacement). Good lad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercockle Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Neville Facking Bartos said: A different option and his attributes. Still think he’s potential to forge a really good career in the game and end up at better level that where he is now He definitely has the potential. It’s the application that lacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto_Man Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 And yet the top coaches at Man City thought "nah" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Neville Facking Bartos said: I don’t think it is, he applied himself brilliantly whenever he got on the ball. It’s a lack of understanding of the game. A top coach will have no problems teaching and developing him as a player in that respect Yeah, like when Portsmouth (?) caught him dithering with the ball and scored on the breakaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Sadly we won't be getting Jay Stansfield, he's joined Brum on loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Reesh said: Sadly we won't be getting Jay Stansfield, he's joined Brum on loan. Did he go all around the world before choosing them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 26/07/2023 at 17:00, HoylandOwl said: Phuthi isn’t with the squad… Says Xisco Signed a pro deal with the club 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercockle Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Andyben said: 🙄 At what point do we consider it a Safeguarding issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-submit-official-offers-for-newcastle-united-duo-4275009 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-jamal-lowe-stoke-city-hibs-west-brom-4275541 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Plenty of talk that Vaulks is off to Derby. It would be a shame to see him go, last season we were talking of having a midfield 3 fit for the Championship in Bannan, Byers and Vaulks and although he's had a less than auspicious start to the season, I wouldn't ship him off. He's been a fantastic ambassador for the club too and is definitely someone who can play a part even if, his current form isn't sparkling. Let's be honest, he's not the only one who hasn't had a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Another one linked with us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: Plenty of talk that Vaulks is off to Derby. It would be a shame to see him go, last season we were talking of having a midfield 3 fit for the Championship in Bannan, Byers and Vaulks and although he's had a less than auspicious start to the season, I wouldn't ship him off. He's been a fantastic ambassador for the club too and is definitely someone who can play a part even if, his current form isn't sparkling. Let's be honest, he's not the only one who hasn't had a good start. The other side of this is perhaps the Championship is a greater standard than we thought. I certainly think in terms of speed of thought and movement we are below the average level. Now that might be new system, a lack of confidence playing a part or is it evidence that some will not be able to step up. I give Palmer as an example, Smith another, appears Xisco has made that call on James and Johnson. No room for sentiment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 36 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: The other side of this is perhaps the Championship is a greater standard than we thought. I certainly think in terms of speed of thought and movement we are below the average level. Now that might be new system, a lack of confidence playing a part or is it evidence that some will not be able to step up. I give Palmer as an example, Smith another, appears Xisco has made that call on James and Johnson. No room for sentiment We have probably been guilty of too much sentiment over the years to the detriment of the squad so in some respects Xisco is bringing us to where a lot of modern clubs are. I think the standard has definitely improved throughout the Championship in the 2 years since we were last there although must admit from a distance thought it looked poor last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Vaulks is an odd one, and perhaps he needs games. The challenge he had last season was when he was pressed, he frequently gave the ball away or played people in trouble. What has been noticeable is the intensity of the press, and this has been in every game this season. So his weaknesses get horribly exposed. When he faced the play, he was good, and he is good defensively. I wouldn’t get rid, but, he would only play in certain games. We need players with quicker thought, who can take the ball on the half turn, and who have mobility. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On another note, massive day today. What we do today will determine whether we stop up or not. We need a minimum of three, and ideally four. Left Back, Two central midfield players and a goalscorer. We need to spend on the striker - the ones who are linked are not great. If we were to get Buckley/Hendricks and Hayden - that’s good business. But we need a striker who’s going to get us 15 goals this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowlthesexynewversion Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: We have probably been guilty of too much sentiment over the years to the detriment of the squad so in some respects Xisco is bringing us to where a lot of modern clubs are. I think the standard has definitely improved throughout the Championship in the 2 years since we were last there although must admit from a distance thought it looked poor last season. I didn't watch a great deal of the Championship last season and what I did can't say I was enthused. But that is probably testimony to the fact there is fine margins between most the teams. OK always be the ex Prem League side that stands out, but Reading and Wigan only dropped because of the off field issues really. So there are fine margins at stake, which means you cannot have any weak links in any position, your tactics have to be spot on, no round pegs in square holes (unless injuries dictate) KM makes some good points on how Vaulks looks exposed, Byers perhaps if not back to full fitness, Bannan has the mind but not necessarily the legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 38 minutes ago, mkowlthesexynewversion said: I didn't watch a great deal of the Championship last season and what I did can't say I was enthused. But that is probably testimony to the fact there is fine margins between most the teams. OK always be the ex Prem League side that stands out, but Reading and Wigan only dropped because of the off field issues really. So there are fine margins at stake, which means you cannot have any weak links in any position, your tactics have to be spot on, no round pegs in square holes (unless injuries dictate) KM makes some good points on how Vaulks looks exposed, Byers perhaps if not back to full fitness, Bannan has the mind but not necessarily the legs Last season in a few games Vaulks was having to do the work of 2 / 3 players to cover deficiencies in the team and managed to get away with. Now at the higher level he cannot do this hence looking exposed . Sure he would benefit from having Momo with him in midfield but we will probably not get chance to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys 12th Pint Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 37 minutes ago, holmesfield_owl said: I watched nearly every live championship game last season on sky, the standard, as is just our luck is up 10-15% on last season Burnley, United, Luton, Wigan, Reading and Blackpool replaced by Leicester, Leeds, Southampton, Ipswich, Plymouth and us speaks volumes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Byers is critical, but, we need 40 games out of him, and not 25. He is Championship quality, and actually, last season our long run was him, Vaulks and Bannan in the three playing right to left we looked very strong in midfield. The issue with all three of them was always going to be a lack mobility. Bannan and Byers have quick brains and are busy, Vaulks is high energy but not the quickest. What we have seen this season is midfields packed with pace centrally. Every team we have faced have been able to get up and down the pitch at pace, and have midfield players doing second man runs for fun. Above all else, to close space quickly. And that’s what we don’t have, and what we need to get. The reason why our possession stats are so bad is because we are awful at getting the ball back, and equally awful at keeping it for more than 10 passes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheExile Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Torn on Vaulks as i can see the point on the speed and comfort on the ball in the league generally but prior to his (harsh) “error” at Cardiff he added something different to the game. He’s also the only fit midfielder who can do the designated cdm role effectively to free up others. Diaby and Hayden both more suited to the league but both have injury issues. I guess if he’s in the final year it forces our hand a bit, but he’s one of those “solid citizens” Moore referred to and even if more limited it’s those kind of players that you need in a fight just as we fought our way out of L1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheExile Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said: Last season in a few games Vaulks was having to do the work of 2 / 3 players to cover deficiencies in the team and managed to get away with. Now at the higher level he cannot do this hence looking exposed . Sure he would benefit from having Momo with him in midfield but we will probably not get chance to see that. I think the idea is Momo or Hayden does the job of two at this level just due to their ability to cover so much ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Has Hayden signed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 If he does sign, he probably won't be able to play tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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