January 2023 Transfer Window

[GhostoftheBok]

Big problem that, Charles seems to play better with Jon next to him and terrible timing with 2 forwards leaving.

So that leaves us Charles, Nlundulu, Kachunga. Could also try Sadlier there since he doesn't fit anywhere else.

In the movie Sadlier would come in and score 20 goals, sending us up and winning us the cup at Wembley.

Unfortunately the reality is that this is bloody awful news.

As it stands, Sadlier is definitely now in the forward rotation.

[The_Gun]

Awful news, but at least we have a few weeks to try to fill the hole. I'd be surprised if there wasn't a slight pivot of the transfer strategy this window now.

[GhostoftheBok]

Awful news, but at least we have a few weeks to try to fill the hole. I'd be surprised if there wasn't a slight pivot of the transfer strategy this window now.

Inevitable now. Were he out for a few weeks, we'd maybe have limped through; but now we have a major issue.

We need to announce at least one signing before the weekend and, unfortunately, if that means throwing whatever Dapo money is going to Evatt at the issue it may have to happen. Hopefully an otherwise summer target can be bought out early.

[BWFC_Insane]

And now we've lost 3 of 4 strikers from last season.

Bare minimum now is 2 strikers and a number 10.

Also at least one of the strikers has to be able to play in the cup. No good going to Accrington with Kachunga up front. No use at all that.

And here is why long term planning is useless. At least we have a bit of notice but we have 11 days to do some serious wheeler dealing stuff.

Probably going to have to spend some money. Bod's replacement needs to be a proper established experienced target man. Not a kid.

[GhostoftheBok]

And here is why long term planning is useless

Long term planning is how we will have a ready list of players to look to for a replacement. Having a list of players to replace an out of contract player is basic professionalism and we'll have done ground work with some already.

[BWFC_Insane]

And here is why long term planning is useless

Long term planning is how we will have a ready list of players to look to for a replacement. Having a list of players to replace an out of contract player is basic professionalism and we'll have done ground work with some already.

I should have added 'in isolation' is useless. A list of players is good. So long as they are available now.

[HMX]

So… any names in the hat for a target man with a decent touch?

[The_Gun]

So… any names in the hat for a target man with a decent touch?

Emile Heskey.

[GhostoftheBok]

I should have added 'in isolation' is useless. A list of players is good. So long as they are available now.

We really need to hope one is.

Unfortunately it might not be ones we have been working on levering out, because we thought we had the two big blokes for this season now and were probably looking for someone to compete with Charles.

It might take some serious lifting to get one of those summer targets done now and will likely cost us money, but it can't be avoided.

[nicholaldo]

He might already have something lined up but I wonder if Evatt and Markham might consider giving Connor Wickham's agent a ring?

[GhostoftheBok]

He might already have something lined up but I wonder if Evatt and Markham might consider giving Connor Wickham's agent a ring?

Now sure the answer to an injury is a player who struggles to walk up stairs the day after a match, but if we get to that stage then maybe.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Not to bring up long-term planning again, but Bod's out of contract in summer. As it stands, the two forwards we have contracted into next season - which, let's not forget, we're kinda hoping might be second-tier - are Dion and Sadlier.

[GhostoftheBok]

Dion and Sadlier.

...and the lads we've been actively courting won't fill the role Dad Bod plays.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Dion and Sadlier.

...and the lads we've been actively courting won't fill the role Dad Bod plays.

Out of interest, how would you define the roles each of our current strikers plays, including Bod?

[Bruce Rioja]

The prospect of 'Big Tom's Return' looms large! Shall we never be set free?!

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

The prospect of 'Big Tom's Return' looms large! Shall we never be set free?!

Limped off with a hammy the other night... nowt changes...

[sonicthewhite]

He might already have something lined up but I wonder if Evatt and Markham might consider giving Connor Wickham's agent a ring?

Now that is a good shout. Always thought he was a good player at this level. Certainly knows how to score.

[GhostoftheBok]

Out of interest, how would you define the roles each of our current strikers plays, including Bod?

In possession one striker makes space and one exploits it. One stretches play and one offers.

Who does each bit varies, but Dad Bod was clearly better at the hold-up, come short, make space type stuff. Dion is at his best running in behind or into space.

All our strikers are expect to do a bit of both.

I mean we can get into the weeds on it, but basically that.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Out of interest, how would you define the roles each of our current strikers plays, including Bod?

In possession one striker makes space and one exploits it. One stretches play and one offers.

Who does each bit varies, but Dad Bod was clearly better at the hold-up, come short, make space type stuff. Dion is at his best running in behind or into space.

All our strikers are expect to do a bit of both.

I mean we can get into the weeds on it, but basically that.

Can't argue with that. On first sight, that might make N'Lundulu more Bod than Dion, but we'll see.

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

We could always go 1 up top with a couple of widies. Shame we don't Dapo for that