January Transfer window

[AAK]

Two absolute shite signings, enough said.

[unsall]

13 minutes ago, roverandout said:

Wouldn't surprise me if this was the end of our transfer business and the old excuses will be out from groucho marx that we tried but couldn't deliver

Do you really think so, better players in the right positions are coming in….

[RevidgeBlue]

2 minutes ago, Hasta said:

But the entire thread that I link to are in full agreement. They are practically all astonished that a top half championship club would pick him up. Look back at the twitter feed someone posted above. 

Yeah only one fan said our recruitment team must be on smack. Another suggested spice!

And everyone else was in full agreement. Not one dissenting voice.

[G Somerset Rover]

For all those saying these are Eustace signings…yes, they probably are. But I would wager decent money that it’s out of utter desperation rather than choice.

Edited January 11 by G Somerset Rover

[TheRevAshton]

2 minutes ago, AAK said:

Two absolute shite signings, enough said.

100% this.

Dress it up however you like folks, but for a team that should be chasing the play-offs… they’re fucking shit signings.

[BankEnd Rover]

There's 100% a player in Sanderson and of all managers in the league, to get the best out of anyone, it's JE.

Sunderland's fans loved him up there so it's all swings and roundabouts.

 

[Exiled_Rover]

Just now, TheRevAshton said:

100% this.

Dress it up however you like folks, but for a team that should be chasing the play-offs… they’re fucking shit signings.

We shouldn't be chasing the Playoffs. Let's get that expectation in the bin right now.

We've MASSIVELY over performed based on our current squad. 

Now would it be nice for the owners to capitalise on this surprising start to the season? Absolutely and it wouldn't take a great deal of money to do so.

Will they? Not bloody likely.

[wilsdenrover]

4 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Yeah only one fan said our recruitment team must be on smack. Another suggested spice!

And everyone else was in full agreement. Not one dissenting voice.

Not that I’m an expert but magic mushrooms seem more likely to me.

Edited January 11 by wilsdenrover

[BankEnd Rover]

4 minutes ago, unsall said:

Do you really think so, better players in the right positions are coming in….

Heard anything on the attacking front?

[Hasta]

Just had a look on the Leeds forum as that’s where Forshaw was last a regular. They actually still call the physios room “The Adam Forshaw Suite” even 18 months after he left.

Edited January 11 by Hasta

[chaddyrovers]

1 hour ago, roversfan99 said:

What is clear is youll manage to justify any deal we make this window. 

Sanderson is underwhelming but understandable. He will be 4th choice but initially third, hes not over the hill and he can be a decent enough defender at this level.

Forshaw though, we need someone who can play for the next month. Not a hasbeen who Plymouth fans cant believe we are taking. Your argument for him could justify anyone, we arent going to get someone as good as Travis. Maybe not, but Baker at least was good cover.

.Sanderson has plenty of Championship experience, play 2 positions, was signed and Captain under Eustace at Birmingham. He joined us cos of Eustace as he says in his video. 

on Forshaw, what your opinion on and is that opinion what Plymouth fans says about? If so, we would have never signed Danny Baath or Gestede. 

[Forever Blue]

3 minutes ago, TheRevAshton said:

100% this.

Dress it up however you like folks, but for a team that should be chasing the play-offs… they’re fucking shit signings.

We’re only ‘chasing the play-offs’ because the man who wanted those two ‘fucking shit signings’ has put us in that position.

Probably a point worth considering, maybe?

[roversfan99]

Just now, chaddyrovers said:

.Sanderson has plenty of Championship experience, play 2 positions, was signed and Captain under Eustace at Birmingham. He joined us cos of Eustace as he says in his video. 

on Forshaw, what your opinion on and is that opinion what Plymouth fans says about? If so, we would have never signed Danny Baath or Gestede. 

So to clarify, you are happy with both signings and feel they strengthen our chances of making the top 6?

[Forever Blue]

1 minute ago, Hasta said:

Just had a look on the Leeds forum as that’s where Forshaw was last a regular. They actually still call the physios room “The Adam Forshaw Suite” even 18 months after he left.

It’s sounding like you’re on the fence with this signing 

[roversfan99]

Just now, Forever Blue said:

We’re only ‘chasing the play-offs’ because the man who wanted those two ‘fucking shit signings’ has put us in that position.

Probably a point worth considering, maybe?

But would he have wanted those signings if we had even a reasonable and competitive budget?

[roverandout]

8 minutes ago, unsall said:

Do you really think so, better players in the right positions are coming in….

I'm hoping I'm wrong

[Forever Blue]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

So to clarify, you are happy with both signings and feel they strengthen our chances of making the top 6?

And to clarify, you think they’re terrible signings?

[Hasta]

Just now, chaddyrovers said:

.Sanderson has plenty of Championship experience, play 2 positions, was signed and Captain under Eustace at Birmingham. He joined us cos of Eustace as he says in his video. 

on Forshaw, what your opinion on and is that opinion what Plymouth fans says about? If so, we would have never signed Danny Baath or Gestede. 

Sunderland fans had loved Batth just 12 months earlier than when we signed him and were sad to see him go. Leeds fans I’ve just seen describe Forshaw as “absolute dogshit” 

[Forever Blue]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

But would he have wanted those signings if we had even a reasonable and competitive budget?

But he doesn’t. 

[RevidgeBlue]

Just now, Hasta said:

Just had a look on the Leeds forum as that’s where Fordham was last a regular. They actually still call the physios room “The Adam Forshaw Suite” even 18 months after he left.

The only thing I'll say in his defence fitness wise is that he seems to have made 16 appearances this season.

Although as they were for Plymouth who are rooted to the bottom of the table that is not necessarily a badge of honour.

Can you imagine if he comes in as (very) short term cover for Travis and lasts about half an hour in true Fleck stylee.........

[Hasta]

7 minutes ago, Forever Blue said:

It’s sounding like you’re on the fence with this signing 

I’ve just never seen us sign a player where his previous clubs have such a negative opinion about him on purely footballing terms. And at his age he’s clearly deteriorating. I mean, I was disappointed with Batth and he is my player of the year. I will judge him as he plays and hold my hand up if needs be. But it doesn’t half reek of desperation. 

The likes of Sanderson, Sorba Thomas, Giles etc.. I could see logic behind.

Edited January 11 by Hasta

[B16Rover]

Optimist hat on

If needs must for a few weeks, a 5 3 2 formation with Batth Sanderson and Hyam gives us some threat at corners 

A three of Tronstad, Forshaw and JRC (provided 2 of those 3 are fit) might hide some of Forshaw's age related lack of physicality and let him play with a bit of the technical skill he has remaining 

That's my best effort 

[Hasta]

2 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

The only thing I'll say in his defence fitness wise is that he seems to have made 16 appearances this season.

Although as they were for Plymouth who are rooted to the bottom of the table that is not necessarily a badge of honour.

Can you imagine if he comes in as (very) short term cover for Travis and lasts about half an hour in true Fleck stylee.........

Most of them are 20 minute cameos. He’s played 90 minutes three times (0-4, 0-3, 0-4)

[MB Rover]

1 minute ago, B16Rover said:

Optimist hat on

If needs must for a few weeks, a 5 3 2 formation with Batth Sanderson and Hyam gives us some threat at corners 

A three of Tronstad, Forshaw and JRC (provided 2 of those 3 are fit) might hide some of Forshaw's age related lack of physicality and let him play with a bit of the technical skill he has remaining 

That's my best effort 

A fantastic effort at optimism to be fair, however if I see that we are starting Forshaw tronstad and JRC as a midfield 3 I will turn back around from any fixture I’m on my way to. That’s a disgusting midfield 🤣

[chaddyrovers]

1 hour ago, Emerald Isle Rover said:

Marc guiu who is near top of the conference league scoring charts (don’t think he’s realistic) you don’t think he helps our cause?

for me of all what I perceive to be nonsense from you that tops the lot

we should just go and sign hogan so you can come back and say he’s a Eustace player plenty of champ experience if the manager trusts him good signing

my god 

I would be speaking to Leicester about Tom Cannon and get him here if possible. 

If not, I would look at PNE striker Riis, or Dennis on loan from Forest