owl4ever1867 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 On 07/12/2022 at 07:33, HoylandOwl said: Hearts gaffer Robbie Neilson has confirmed they want Callum Paterson back at the club. They can have him for me, nice guy but not good enough for what we want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Will Trueman has gone out on loan to Mickleover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Darren Moore says we’re looking at two or three free agents… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 Bit lower than I expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Alan Nixon has been saying we’re after Tom Cannon from Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBO Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Not done much since Bobby died 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Smith and Wilkes scored 43 goals between them the last time they each played a full season in this division. We don't need a new striker, we need to play to their strengths 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 53 minutes ago, Andyben said: Smith and Wilkes scored 43 goals between them the last time they each played a full season in this division. We don't need a new striker, we need to play to their strengths What if their strengths need us to play different ways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Then play to Smiths. He scored the most? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 7 hours ago, Owling_Wolf said: What if their strengths need us to play different ways? Don't really need to. Wilks also had 9 assists and his created chances (resulting in an attempt on goal) percentage was 78%. Both would be accommodated by 4-2-3-1 (the way Warne set Rotherham up for most of the second half of last season) where Windass or Bannan could play in the centre of the 3. Or 4-2-2-2 where the middle two go wide and Gregory and Smith can both play up top. Means no room for Bannan though as the two defensive mids would have to be solid workhorses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) @Andyben 23 hours ago, Andyben said: Smith and Wilkes scored 43 goals between them the last time they each played a full season in this division. We don't need a new striker, we need to play to their strengths Only just seen this and I couldn't agree more. I've said as much on another thread. Edited December 12, 2022 by Skamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Agbontahoma is the next to go out of the club on loan according to this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I've heard Brennan is coming back to the club in January, although he may go out on loan again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I can't see him playing for us, not with Akin coming back into the fold now. So wouldn't be a bad thing to see him go out again and get more experience. I want them to go out and play like McGuinness et al do for us when we get players in and earn their stripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 We're still looking at trying to sign youngster Hassan Ayari apparently, from our neighbours after his recent trial spell with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 'A bit sad' That's the reaction from a 'fan pundit' on Football League World on the potential of Paterson moving on. As I've said before, his endeavour and effort are certainly endearing. But.... A bit sad if he goes. Really????? It'll be the right move for all parties IMO. He'd go to a club who wants him, he will go with a thank you for your sterling effort from us, and we all move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 On 13/12/2022 at 14:01, HoylandOwl said: We're still looking at trying to sign youngster Hassan Ayari apparently, from our neighbours after his recent trial spell with us. He's fast turning into their version of Preslav Borukov. Believes he's better than he currently is and should be in first team football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Tylluan said: He's fast turning into their version of Preslav Borukov. Believes he's better than he currently is and should be in first team football. Could he be any good though Ty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 3 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: Could he be any good though Ty? Heckinbottom and Geary both don't want him at the club but there'll be at least a 20% sell on clause added to any move. He was training with the first team back in April and the thinking is that's where his delusions of grandeur started. Slapped a transfer request in when he wasn't given a squad number but got shipped out to Scarborough and lasted 4 games before they kicked him back. He's one of those players that can look amazing at his age level and maybe he wasn't cut out for the slightly more agricultural National North. He does have a trick or two and his preferred role is as a deep lying 10. Scarborough stuck him wide. If he was at a bigger club then maybe more people would have noticed him but he's equally as likely to have big things said about him then drop off the face of the earth when his academy days are over. I'd take him if we had a proper B team set up rather than the 21s. That way we could have seen how he'd adapt to playing against older players without taking a gamble on a first team shirt. If he comes and we stick him in the 21s then we'll probably have the same problem as them down the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 Still not convinced that as a striker, we have someone who actively keeps trying to go in behind. Windass and Wilks want it to feet, Smith is a target man, Gregory will go in behind but he’s missed a few. If Paterson is going, I’d rather us go and get someone who wants to chase and go over the top to turn people around. We have too many players who want it into feet as forwards. I think that resolves our midfield issues as it puts less reliance on them having to open someone up with magic, which is largely what Bannan and DB have to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 8 minutes ago, KrolMong said: Still not convinced that as a striker, we have someone who actively keeps trying to go in behind. Windass and Wilks want it to feet, Smith is a target man, Gregory will go in behind but he’s missed a few. If Paterson is going, I’d rather us go and get someone who wants to chase and go over the top to turn people around. We have too many players who want it into feet as forwards. I think that resolves our midfield issues as it puts less reliance on them having to open someone up with magic, which is largely what Bannan and DB have to do. Tend 2 agree with this. At times I've been bit critical of Windass as I think he is much better than this standard and he hasn't always shown thst 4 me. Although that's not entirely down 2 him. He has pace,he showed that under Pulis where he played as a lone striker and did well tbf but I wouldn't class him as out and out striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 If we play with balls over the top to chase and get in behind them we'd have to change our style of play. At the moment the amount of sideways possession we do allows teams to set up which is why we have to play to feet and look to go beyond or go wide and fling it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 The Hearts CEO Andrew McKinley is now talking up signing Callum Paterson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 Debt welching Welsh ***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Ryan Galvin has extended his stay with Maidstone by another month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 According to reports, Wednesday are keeping a close eye on Charlton Athletic’s on-loan attacker from Palace, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto_Man Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 "Wednesday aren't expected to have a massively busy transfer window"...err we might need one. If McGuinness gets recalled that leaves us with Iorfa and Famewo at centre half, neither of whom has an injury record that inspires any confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 5 hours ago, Otto_Man said: "Wednesday aren't expected to have a massively busy transfer window"...err we might need one. If McGuinness gets recalled that leaves us with Iorfa and Famewo at centre half, neither of whom has an injury record that inspires any confidence. Dunno if McGuinness can be recalled…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billysboy Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 23 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said: Dunno if McGuinness can be recalled…. Sure I've heard this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto_Man Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 This was in the Star There is a little nervousness over the fact relegation-threatened Cardiff hold a recall clause for McGuinness https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/cardiff-city-boss-bulldozes-sheffield-wednesdays-mark-mcguinness-interest-with-blunt-response-3947314 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 No loan deals for Fusire and Shipston just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Cieran Brennan won’t be recalled from his loan spell with Swindon Town 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Suggests we might have someone else lined up as cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 13 hours ago, Tylluan said: Suggests we might have someone else lined up as cover That’s what I thought. Be interesting to see who! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 We had scouts at Sincil Bank for the Everton Papa John's game. Everyone reporting we're looking at Tom Cannon but 6' 5" centre half Reece Welch was also on the radar. Just signed a massive deal till 2026 and Everton have a lot of faith in him. Likes to stride out with the ball, when he can, and can pick a pass so fits Moore's criteria for a centre half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skamp Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Moore would have played Carlton left wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 23 hours ago, Tylluan said: We had scouts at Sincil Bank for the Everton Papa John's game. Everyone reporting we're looking at Tom Cannon but 6' 5" centre half Reece Welch was also on the radar. Just signed a massive deal till 2026 and Everton have a lot of faith in him. Likes to stride out with the ball, when he can, and can pick a pass so fits Moore's criteria for a centre half. Can Cannon play Ball? 👀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Hope his shirt number isn't "6" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 According to various reports from Bristol media, Fisayo Dele Bashiru is no longer wanted by Bristol City. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 That's cos they are falling foul of FFP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 And theyve watched him last few games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Andyben said: And theyve watched him last few games Any time he's recently started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Been told we've asked Burnley about Kevin Long on loan but the player is favouring a permanent move somewhere as his current contract won't be renewed. Hibs may be prepared to offer him a contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Tyrese Owen of Kingstonians is someone we're apparently keeping tabs on. Never heard of him. But, unearthing a gem would be nice wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 4 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: Tyrese Owen of Kingstonians is someone we're apparently keeping tabs on. Never heard of him. But, unearthing a gem would be nice wouldn't it? 6' 5" right back currently playing as a centre mid. Looks like a cross between FDB and Kyle Hudlin when he's running with the ball and a lot of players bounce off him but it's tier 7 football. He had a trial at Derby last January that came to nothing and a mate at Huddersfield said he looked like a pub footballer that had won a trial when he was there before Christmas. He played midfield and was robbed too easily in possession and had trouble with the pace of the game. Got a shot on him though. His preferred position is right back but I've no idea how he'd be there. All his recent stats are from midfield. He's 23 though so we couldn't stick on an u21 contract to see if he works out. Huddersfield stuck Hudlin in their B team, on a B team contract, and sent him out on loan to Wimbledon. He's not having a great time there but it's cost Hudders almost jack all to find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Tylluan said: 6' 5" right back currently playing as a centre mid. Looks like a cross between FDB and Kyle Hudlin when he's running with the ball and a lot of players bounce off him but it's tier 7 football. He had a trial at Derby last January that came to nothing and a mate at Huddersfield said he looked like a pub footballer that had won a trial when he was there before Christmas. He played midfield and was robbed too easily in possession and had trouble with the pace of the game. Got a shot on him though. His preferred position is right back but I've no idea how he'd be there. All his recent stats are from midfield. He's 23 though so we couldn't stick on an u21 contract to see if he works out. Huddersfield stuck Hudlin in their B team, on a B team contract, and sent him out on loan to Wimbledon. He's not having a great time there but it's cost Hudders almost jack all to find out So we avoided a costly expense with Hudlin then as we don’t have the same possibility with the B team thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 2 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: So we avoided a costly expense with Hudlin then as we don’t have the same possibility with the B team thing! That's the beauty of B teams over u21s with overage players. The over 30s playing u21s, like Huddleston, are coaches with player registration retained. The u21s with 23-25 year olds playing tend to be on extended contracts, a bit like George Hirst would be if he wasn't on loan. B teams are run as a separate entity so with its own contract budget. Hudlin thought he'd signed for Huddersfield, not Huddersfield B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Luke McNally in from Burnley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Alan Nixon says we’re leading the race to sign Tom Cannon from Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Everton are looking for a deal that stipulates 100% matchday squad inclusion (when fit) and at least 70% participation (starting or sub appearance) They'll not get that, unless he goes lower down the league, but that's their starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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