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Post by rjdgull on Mar 10, 2021 22:05:17 GMT
link - interview with Whitfield. Think I have lost count of the number of times that the opposition commentators have identified him as the danger man.
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Post by Rob on Mar 13, 2021 0:08:35 GMT
link - interview with Whitfield. Think I have lost count of the number of times that the opposition commentators have identified him as the danger man. Telling comment that many have also noticed made by Ben Whitfield in that interview. Always interesting to hear it from the horses mouth, as such. He acknowledges that his game benefits greatly from Aaron Nemane keeping the opposition busy on the other flank.
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Post by rjdgull on Mar 13, 2021 8:17:25 GMT
link - interview with Whitfield. Think I have lost count of the number of times that the opposition commentators have identified him as the danger man. Telling comment that many have also noticed made by Ben Whitfield in that interview. Always interesting to hear it from the horses mouth, as such. He acknowledges that his game benefits greatly from Aaron Nemane keeping the opposition busy on the other flank. Agreed, defences were a lot more stretched with him and created the space, not just for each other but also for CLE coming forward behind the experienced Wright. A devastating combination supported by the base of Hall and Randell in midfield. Also, Whits combined well with the experienced Moxey behind him whose passing often took out that extra man. Combine the above and you can see why he has not been so effective since the New Year.....
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Post by rjdgull on Mar 27, 2021 11:13:50 GMT
link - new striker, Johnson connection strikes again - returning from injury, probably too good for this league.
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Post by petef on Mar 27, 2021 12:19:40 GMT
Well well, surprisingly we're still able to stretch the budget with more than a little help from son Lee I would imagine. Would like to think this lad has some pace and is more direct than what we have - a Kalala type who can run at and fluster defenders. Would appear Nemane and Whitfield are a long way off returning and would imagine Kimpioka can also fill the role of those two. Only down side is - yes you've guessed it hes coming back from injury, a hamstring tear that needed surgery in November. At least hes in good company! Respect for coming down to us, its a long way from home. Looking forward to seeing him frighten a few defences - I hope..
A quick video search suggest very much a Kalala type.
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Post by Rob on Mar 27, 2021 12:49:54 GMT
Am guessing he is 19 who scored in that video, Pete? Looks stronger than Kalala to me. And could be part of a front two or lone striker, as well as able to run at defences from out wide. Feeling optimistic about this signing.
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Post by petef on Mar 27, 2021 12:54:14 GMT
Am guessing he is 19 who scored in that video, Pete? Yes Rob at 1 minute 15 seconds I believe. Hope he can ad what to our threat - highly rated Swedish under 21 international. I read Arsenal were rumored to be interested before Covid.
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Post by Rob on Mar 27, 2021 12:57:17 GMT
Am guessing he is 19 who scored in that video, Pete? Yes Rob at 1 minute 15 seconds I believe. Hope he can ad what to our threat - highly rated Swedish under 21 international. I read Arsenal were rumored to be interested before Covid. Not afraid to have a go. What we need.
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Post by Jon on Mar 27, 2021 13:53:05 GMT
link - new striker, Johnson connection strikes again - returning from injury, probably too good for this league. Sounds an exciting signing. Let's hope he is more of a Jason Roberts than a Rob Street.
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Post by stewart on Mar 29, 2021 23:59:07 GMT
If, and when, the whole squad is available again, the starting team should look something like:
Covolan Wynter, Sherring, Cameron, Moxey Nemane, Randell, Hall, Whitfield Kimpioka, Wright
So, on the bench will be: MacDonald, Lewis, Little, Lemonheigh-Evans, Andrews
No place in the squad for: Law, Warren, Buse, Boden, Umerah, Waters
Quite an eye-opener really, and it will be time to send back most of the loans, particularly Street, Sheaf and the two standby goalkeepers, if they are actually still with the club. There seems to be an uncharacteristic reticence to issue updates about these players.
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Post by stefano on Mar 30, 2021 4:53:16 GMT
Street has gone back to Palace Stewart he played yesterday in their U23 team ⚽️
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Post by petef on Mar 30, 2021 12:39:11 GMT
If, and when, the whole squad is available again, the starting team should look something like: Covolan Wynter, Sherring, Cameron, Moxey Nemane, Randell, Hall, Whitfield Kimpioka, Wright So, on the bench will be: MacDonald, Lewis, Little, Lemonheigh-Evans, Andrews No place in the squad for: Law, Warren, Buse, Boden, Umerah, Waters Quite an eye-opener really, and it will be time to send back most of the loans, particularly Street, Sheaf and the two standby goalkeepers, if they are actually still with the club. There seems to be an uncharacteristic reticence to issue updates about these players. You're not far off Stewart though I would somehow find a place for CLE. Must also consider Lewis or Warren for Sherring. Done nothing wrong and I like him as a player but is not ours as Randell and Kipioka though this guy must start on Friday. Also struck me how slow Asa has looked in recent games I think we can only afford Asa on the pitch with the likes of Nemane and Whitfield in the side doing his chasing and covering. Its the age old problem of continuing to try different things to gain some consistency and goal threat with so much disruption to the squad and starting line up. Not really surprised when you look at all of the facts and what weve had to contend with that we've lost our goal threat which inevitably puts pressure on defenders. W saw that on Saturday - failed to score from our chances and one mistake cost us the game. Just what happens to sides who struggle at the bottom of the table when they get in a rut continually trying different things to change it and failing. I won't be long before we see a retained list though many of the squad will return to their parent clubs. As you say there is on going mystery regarding the state of play regarding Nemane, Cameron and more recently Ben Whitfield who oddly played on for a virtually a full second period after being injured at Boreham Wood and has subsequently been absent for the last four hugely important games with no news or explanation. The only conclusion I can make is that Ben was far to eager to play on with a knock and it was down to him when maybe it shouldnt have been his decsion at all. And boy has that cost us. Personally I don't see why there's so much cloak and dagger secrecy regarding injuries especially now were slowly sliding down the table.
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Post by stefano on Apr 1, 2021 12:36:42 GMT
Danny Wright back in the squad for the Easter games and reported to be 'highly likely' to be on the bench for the game against Woking tomorrow. Some good news at last ⚽️
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Post by petef on Apr 1, 2021 14:21:20 GMT
Danny Wright back in the squad for the Easter games and reported to be 'highly likely' to be on the bench for the game against Woking tomorrow. Some good news at last ⚽️ Good news indeed Stefano but we need the support acts back also to get us back to speed up front though the new lad is a huge bonus. He has genuine quality, carries no psychological baggage and looks like he's up for the challenge. If we can get back to playing "without fear" once again we stand a chance to at least make the playoffs. The timing of and a return to fitness of our other threats namely Nemane and Whitfield, will be crucial I feel and may be part of GJ's master plan Had a quick look at all of the top teams run ins to the end of the season. We have one of the most difficult sets of fixtures with some tough opposition who are in the mix at the top , Werxham, Sutton, Chesterfield, ans Stockport away plus Notts County and Eastliegh at home. Sutton (Barnet home and away plus us and mostly mid table sides) and Stockport look to have an easier path Hartlepool a little tougher Wrexham's is also looking difficult. Notts County have some fixture catching up to do and also have some testing matches ahead as do Chesterfield. On paper its Sutton's title to lose and never say never but as we all know - "It's a funny old game"...
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Post by stefano on Apr 2, 2021 6:15:16 GMT
Danny Wright back in the squad for the Easter games and reported to be 'highly likely' to be on the bench for the game against Woking tomorrow. Some good news at last ⚽️ I expect there will be a match day thread along in a bit 😉⚽️
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