What do we need in January?

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  1. troff

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    Clear out some squad players including the two on loan.

    Top priority incoming is an out and out number nine. Strong. Doesn’t have to be the best technically or a massive goalscorer, just be able to occupy defenders, win aerial and physical battles, and create space for humphrys, DKD, Phillips etc who can take the chances and utilise the space created playing off him.

    Like the OP I’m also unconvinced with all the right wing backs - but it isn’t a priority seen as we have some. Left side however, needs to be addressed. Competition and cover for Gent. LWB is a must.

    I’d bring Shepherd back as a left sided centre back to compete with Earl.

    Wouldn’t bother with a keeper - realistically aren’t going to bring anyone outstanding in and Killip is doing fine, we have bigger issues to spend money on. Smith is meant to be long term number one so he is fine as cover.

    Over and above that it depends who we ship out. Nice to haves would be some width with pace, and better quality on the right hand side of defence - I’m just trying to be realistic with budget and prioritise.
     
    troff, Dec 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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    Jalo won’t go anywhere whilst injured; he’s out for a while
     
    troff, Dec 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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    Jalo expected to be out about 3 months after operation.
     
    Baldrick, Dec 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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    Cos he’s not good enough
     
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    Oh r8.....I take it you not his biggest fan
     
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    2 wingers that will go to the byline to cross the ball
     
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    Detox? :D
     
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    Jalo out injured till at least March
     
    Come on Tarn, Dec 20, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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    So he is, senior moment mate
     
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    I'd forgotten about his injury tbh had a senior moment but if he was fit, I'd have loaned him out, he needs to play full games not just 20 mins here and there a loan spell with regular game time would help him develop, he's also physically too lightweight at present
     
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    In the striker department, I wonder what the status is of Daryl Dike at West Brom. If they are looking to get him back to fitness, a loan deal might be on. They owe us, as they have Mowatt and Cole on frees, as well as Styles now looking good value for £1million in their first team. Matthew Hoppe is a 23 year-old USA international at Middlesbrough and not getting games. Another loanee possibly. I definitely think that striker is the crucial role and we could do with a target-man. Other signings shouldn't waste the limited resources made available through our loaning out, or returning some players who have fallen down the pecking order.
     
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    While checking Boro, I also came across Marcus Forss who is not getting games at the moment, but has a very good scoring record. Forss would be my best tip - on loan, of course.
     
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    It’s easy to say what main priority is in January, because we knew what we needed 6 month ago!, it’s a proper centre forward and it is still the same as it was then. All I will say is judging on the failure to bring one in during the summer is “don’t hold your breath “
     
    WG Red, Dec 20, 2024 at 3:15 PM
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    In the following order...
    1. A new Director of Football/Sporting Director
    2. A new Head Coach
    3. New Coaching Staff
     
    ronnieGlavinsB@stardSon, Dec 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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    What do we need in January

    a fking miracle!
     
    North Yorks Red, Dec 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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    After today, new everything
     
    ringo, Dec 21, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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    Enema. Top to bottom.
     
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    This aged well didn't it!

    It's fair to say I no longer feel the faint optimism I did when I posted it.
     
    KFC, Dec 21, 2024 at 6:04 PM
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    It would be very interesting to hear our Sporting directors opinion on our summer recruitment and what his plans are for the January window.
     
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    A labotomy.
     
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