harrybuckle
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Post by harrybuckle on May 1, 2017 7:10:08 GMT
Sounds like Ricky Miller of Dover may be off to Peterborough.
Paddy Madden Scunthorpe or Steve Morrison Millwall would be the type of experienced strikers we need. But caused us problems. Also young George Thomas of Coventry City looked a handful.
Any other suggestions
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Post by stevek192 on May 1, 2017 8:24:31 GMT
Not worth suggesting anybody because DC doesn't "do" anybody "known". God moves in a mysterious way comes to mind. In all honesty his signings since the Conference have been pretty poor when it comes to number of games played but they all play a part in the sceme of things. This is an area where for me he still has to prove himself as we still need a goalkeeper or two, a commanding centre half, left back cover,two central midfielders,one winger and three strikers. So at least six or 7 of hi signings must be players who can play a regular part in the team.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 8:56:35 GMT
Not worth suggesting anybody because DC doesn't "do" anybody "known". God moves in a mysterious way comes to mind. In all honesty his signings since the Conference have been pretty poor when it comes to number of games played but they all play a part in the sceme of things. This is an area where for me he still has to prove himself as we still need a goalkeeper or two, a commanding centre half, left back cover,two central midfielders,one winger and three strikers. So at least six or 7 of hi signings must be players who can play a regular part in the team. Jermaine Easter and Liam Lawrence weren't unknown Steve. I agree with the positions that you mention,I think the midfield needs upgrading,I only went to a few games this season all away and the midfield got pushed back and the defence put under pressure at every game that I saw,reminded me of the away games in the 2nd division under Don Megson. Bristol is very expensive for housing (renting or buying) so getting someone to relocate from a cheaper area would be difficult unless very good wages are being offered. I expect that there will be some loans coming in again,some work and some don't but at least they can be sent back if they don't work out. I will be very pleasantly surprised if someone better than Easter comes to Rovers,I thought that he was one of the more skilful players and I hoped that he would get another year. I do think that it is an interesting time,hopefully DC will be able to add to the players that are staying and Rovers will be pushing for the play offs next season.
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Post by chelt_gas on May 1, 2017 10:20:46 GMT
For once, I don't expect a high proportion of those linked with us will be current or 'ex' Bristolians. Both the owners and Darryl, through carefully media releases, are building Rovers up to be a promotion candidate next season in addition to a club growing.
Wasn't there soon to be a press release regarding the stadium update or was that Pure and Simple hearsay?
After a season in league one I'm sure DC has identified where both his squad and his coaching team had room for improvement. I don't know who we'll sign but I'm sure Darryl has an eye on one or two (relative) marquee signings so long as they have the right attitude. You never know there may be an overseas recruit hiding in amongst his wanted list (*whilst we are still in the EU)
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kwoodgas
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Post by kwoodgas on May 1, 2017 10:38:55 GMT
I think I'd leave Miller alone. Undoubtedly decent player, but he'll probably have 30+ clubs after him from the lower Championship down to the new money non-league clubs.
Having had a career of scratching around in non-league, probably doing menial jobs to make ends meet; he's going to want to take the opportunity to look after himself and there will be someone out there keen enough to give him a 3 year deal on 2.5k a week.
I think if we get involved in the chase we risk having a Constable/JJOT summer and potentially end up missing out on cheaper/better targets.
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Post by a more piratey game on May 1, 2017 10:54:29 GMT
at first I thought of The Hay Wain, then reality bit |
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Post by gashead1979 on May 1, 2017 11:33:13 GMT
Didnt we have George Thomas on trial recently?
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 14:36:13 GMT
Didnt we have George Thomas on trial recently? Not sure of the veracity of this but here goes,i was at the spurs v arsenal game yesterday and was talking to an ex rovers player who is no a scout for a top premiership club and I mentioned Lumley he responded with he had heard that qpr are looking to put a package together to get bodin and included in the package would be the permanent transfer of Lumley and a striker plus cash for bodin,this was unsolicited and as I said not sure if it was a wind up but that's what he said |
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Post by laughinggas on May 1, 2017 15:37:54 GMT
Well that would be an amazing bit of business in my opinion.
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kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on May 1, 2017 15:39:18 GMT
Didnt we have George Thomas on trial recently? Not sure of the veracity of this but here goes,i was at the spurs v arsenal game yesterday and was talking to an ex rovers player who is no a scout for a top premiership club and I mentioned Lumley he responded with he had heard that qpr are looking to put a package together to get bodin and included in the package would be the permanent transfer of Lumley and a striker plus cash for bodin,this was unsolicited and as I said not sure if it was a wind up but that's what he said It would make sense if that were the case. I rate Lumley but I think were Bodin to go this would be a huge deal in people who are teetering on buying ST's and I would be gutted. To lose the snake was effing horrible but to then lose what is our best ball player woukd be unforgivable and I'd prefer to look elsewhere for a GK than to lose Billy Bob. God, I knew it was never going to be easy being gas but stuff like this boils my piss even if just talk. If we are genuinely looking to build a top6 side then we can't lose players like him. This just ruined my day just at the thought of it |
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kegandeg
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Post by kegandeg on May 1, 2017 16:20:56 GMT
Only miller for me,at the moment we have no strikers who can score and if Lumley gets recalled no decent permanent goalkeeper two of the most important positions in any football team,why would miller choose Peterborough they have James Clarke's pet, perhaps Clarke was right about James after all since Taylors and james respective moves James is only 2 goals behind Taylor.
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bloogas
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Post by bloogas on May 2, 2017 7:48:52 GMT
Didnt we have George Thomas on trial recently? Not sure of the veracity of this but here goes,i was at the spurs v arsenal game yesterday and was talking to an ex rovers player who is no a scout for a top premiership club and I mentioned Lumley he responded with he had heard that qpr are looking to put a package together to get bodin and included in the package would be the permanent transfer of Lumley and a striker plus cash for bodin,this was unsolicited and as I said not sure if it was a wind up but that's what he said And that would be Gary Penrice? Who is big pals with Ian Holloway? Who manages QPR? must be true then. |
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Post by manchestergas on May 2, 2017 9:37:24 GMT
Not sure of the veracity of this but here goes,i was at the spurs v arsenal game yesterday and was talking to an ex rovers player who is no a scout for a top premiership club and I mentioned Lumley he responded with he had heard that qpr are looking to put a package together to get bodin and included in the package would be the permanent transfer of Lumley and a striker plus cash for bodin,this was unsolicited and as I said not sure if it was a wind up but that's what he said It would make sense if that were the case. I rate Lumley but I think were Bodin to go this would be a huge deal in people who are teetering on buying ST's and I would be gutted. To lose the snake was effing horrible but to then lose what is our best ball player woukd be unforgivable and I'd prefer to look elsewhere for a GK than to lose Billy Bob. God, I knew it was never going to be easy being gas but stuff like this boils my piss even if just talk. If we are genuinely looking to build a top6 side then we can't lose players like him. This just ruined my day just at the thought of it I suppose its depends on the striker coming the other way. Its not an unreasonable piece of business. You would have goalkeeper who we all seem to agree has proved himself this season, and potentially a striker who might solve our goal scoring issues. You have to remember Billy Bob was at some times this season considered a bit player. |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2017 9:45:25 GMT
Not sure of the veracity of this but here goes,i was at the spurs v arsenal game yesterday and was talking to an ex rovers player who is no a scout for a top premiership club and I mentioned Lumley he responded with he had heard that qpr are looking to put a package together to get bodin and included in the package would be the permanent transfer of Lumley and a striker plus cash for bodin,this was unsolicited and as I said not sure if it was a wind up but that's what he said And that would be Gary Penrice? Who is big pals with Ian Holloway? Who manages QPR? must be true then. Any moment now someone will realise that we seem to be taking bang average players and improving them somehow, then we'll lose Marcus as well  Getting him tied in to a long contract is every bit as important as securing any player, if not more important. |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2017 9:56:23 GMT
Hopeful we'll have a look at Fenton Arlington from Dynamo Catford, 62 goals this season in the Xtermin8 Rat Poison League. Looks a hell of a prospect.
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vaughan
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Post by vaughan on May 2, 2017 14:36:32 GMT
GK is very important position.
Other signings for me:
James Vaughan of Bury - 24 goals
Luke Berry of Cambridge - so many goals from central midfield
Greg Leigh of Bury or Bell of Fleetwood as left-back
Grey Wylde - very impressive left winger when he played against us last season for Plymouth. Out of favour at Millwall.
Oli McBurnie on loan -
So Lumley + Sweeney would make 7 quality signings
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2017 14:44:23 GMT
Not sure of the veracity of this but here goes,i was at the spurs v arsenal game yesterday and was talking to an ex rovers player who is no a scout for a top premiership club and I mentioned Lumley he responded with he had heard that qpr are looking to put a package together to get bodin and included in the package would be the permanent transfer of Lumley and a striker plus cash for bodin,this was unsolicited and as I said not sure if it was a wind up but that's what he said And that would be Gary Penrice? Who is big pals with Ian Holloway? Who manages QPR? must be true then. There is another ex rover who is a scout with a top team |
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Post by laughinggas on May 2, 2017 15:32:50 GMT
What about the Irish lad at Brighton who we tried to get.
Not played much for them.
Towner or something like.
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dealgas
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Post by dealgas on May 2, 2017 15:47:27 GMT
Richie Towell
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trunky
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Post by trunky on May 2, 2017 15:57:35 GMT
Whoever we get I am looking for a bit of quality if we start grubbing around for non league players free transfers and loans apart from our new training ground on the horizon our recruitment policy wont have changed much from all the previous years.
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