Pyro Pete 1,320 Posted January 25 (edited) Edited January 25 by Pyro Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 422 Posted January 25 He has been a bit of an underwhelming signing in my opinion. Now Cantwell has gone we may be a bit short of options if Dowell is injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,320 Posted January 25 After doing well for Huddersfield last season, I hoped he might kick on here. But it hasn't happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 3,744 Posted January 25 Looks to me that Wagner is having a very big say in reshaping the squad as opposed to Webber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 562 Posted January 25 Not good enough for us unfortunately. Right decision to move him on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 247 Posted January 25 When he was playing at Huddersfield was Wagner the manager? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 2,941 Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: Looks to me that Wagner is having a very big say in reshaping the squad as opposed to Webber. That’s a blessing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 2,941 Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, Satriales said: When he was playing at Huddersfield was Wagner the manager? Wagner left Huddersfield in 2019. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 335 Posted January 25 14 minutes ago, Pyro Pete said: After doing well for Huddersfield last season, I hoped he might kick on here. But it hasn't happened. Blew hot and cold for Huddersfield. Dont think he's anywhere good enough to be a player for us. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 5,887 Posted January 25 26 minutes ago, The Bristol Nest said: He has been a bit of an underwhelming signing in my opinion. Now Cantwell has gone we may be a bit short of options if Dowell is injured. He was always a very cheap punt that people put some high expectations on. It is easy to forget he was playing in an amateur league before he joined us and even Championship football was a massive step up vs his usual fare. The fact he's been able to contribute and we likely got a few quid in from his loan deals means it is basically a success both for him and us. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 422 Posted January 25 Coventry or similar will still be a success for him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted January 25 I hope if Sinani goes this means a new contract for Onel. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted January 25 53 minutes ago, Pyro Pete said: After doing well for Huddersfield last season On their forum at the end of the season none of them seem bothered about keeping hold of him, so I don't think he did all that well. People just see the goals column, however he often played as a second striker for them rather than as a wide player, and well... second strikers are expected to chip in with goals aren't they? 7 goals a strong contribution from a winger, but he was played as a second striker as much as he was a wide player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 3,977 Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: I hope if Sinani goes this means a new contract for Onel. Yup, he's the best of a pretty poor bunch on the wing. So itd make sense to keep him, same as kenny for me really...as in we replace the worst first . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,044 Posted January 25 Bang average lower champs player. Move on or keep as backup- either is fine depending on wages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tricky974 34 Posted January 25 Makes sense to trim down the squad with the players that are surplus to requirements, save money and free up space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 336 Posted January 25 I think we need to be slightly careful. Webber is on a rolling contract, Wagner a similarly short contract. If we don’t go up this season and then start preparing for a world post parachute payments giving away players like Sinani may be an error. Yes Sinani is not a world beater or someone who currently looks capable of doing damage in Premier league. Though I always think it’s worth remembering that he’s had two seasons as a professional. One of which was during the worst of covid. So maybe there is more to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haus 207 Posted January 25 Gonna be short if we get any injuries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 980 Posted January 25 Cantwell, Hugill, Omotoye, Springett and arguably Tomkinson leaving doesn't massively affect our 'first choice' 20 or so playing squad. Very few minutes between them, albeit a little light on the backup backups. Sinani would be the first player with any serious minutes to leave, to which I would expect at least a loan signing to cover the departures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 1,406 Posted January 25 18 minutes ago, tricky974 said: Makes sense to trim down the squad with the players that are surplus to requirements, save money and free up space. The wages bill seems to be diminishing by the week, and that can't be a bad thing Cantwell, Hugill, Hayden, Ramsey and now Sinani, (and perhaps a few youngsters.) Did any of the above justify what they must have been getting, since we are said to have no cash. Cantwell could have done, but we don't need to go into that. Hugill's moments will never justify the total cost. Hayden ended up a disaster through no fault of club or player, imo. Ramsey, clearly a decent little player, but too much a Smith favourite, and occasionally used at the expense of others it seems. Sinani, didn't do much for me, although a trier capable of the goal or two, but not complete enough to furnish a side chasing promotion to the PL and a million miles from PL standard in any case. Economy seems to be the order of the day at last and if we do get any new boys in I trust Wagner's judgement that they will be the right fit, and perhaps Webber's to ensure the right package, although he's made too many ****-ups in the last two years to have sufficient faith this time around. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 5,887 Posted January 25 8 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: Hayden ended up a disaster through no fault of club or player, imo. Ramsey, clearly a decent little player, but too much a Smith favourite, and occasionally used at the expense of others it seems. Hayden is still here I'm not sure what you mean about Ramsey either- he went back due to injury and I think he was used over others because he performed better. Of all of the players we're likely to move on this window he's the one I'm most disappointed about. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 980 Posted January 25 Just now, king canary said: Hayden is still here I'm not sure what you mean about Ramsey either- he went back due to injury and I think he was used over others because he performed better. Of all of the players we're likely to move on this window he's the one I'm most disappointed about. I agree, I thought the other day it would be interesting to see Ramsey under Wagner as he was one of the few to look like a goal threat under Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 4,974 Posted January 25 Shortage of wingers.. Lets sell the only ones we have! Webber the genius at it again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,121 Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Shortage of wingers.. Lets sell the only ones we have! Webber the genius at it again We are allowed to bring players in you know, plus it looks like Rowe can’t be that far off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 4,974 Posted January 25 6 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: We are allowed to bring players in you know, plus it looks like Rowe can’t be that far off. Not after paying off Smith and bringing in Wagner we can't. Our bank account is closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 2,941 Posted January 25 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Not after paying off Smith and bringing in Wagner we can't. Our bank account is closed. No 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Not after paying off Smith and bringing in Wagner we can't. Our bank account is closed. Not even a loan or a free transfer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 751 Posted January 25 1 hour ago, TeemuVanBasten said: On their forum at the end of the season none of them seem bothered about keeping hold of him, so I don't think he did all that well. People just see the goals column, however he often played as a second striker for them rather than as a wide player, and well... second strikers are expected to chip in with goals aren't they? 7 goals a strong contribution from a winger, but he was played as a second striker as much as he was a wide player. My reading of their comments was that if they got promoted he wouldn't have been good enough, but, if they didn't they would like to keep him but couldn't afford to... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 1,405 Posted January 25 15 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Shortage of wingers.. Lets sell the only ones we have! Webber the genius at it again Woah. Why this fixation on wingers? Wagner doesn't necessarily set his sides up with them, his wide players are usually the attacking full backs. There we have width aplenty at the club. Sure, wingers are nice to have, but not necessarily needed under Wagner. Better to have a creative attacking midfielder who can pass between the lines and set Pukki up! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 1,915 Posted January 25 2 hours ago, The Bristol Nest said: Now Cantwell has gone we may be a bit short of options if Dowell is injured. Cantwell hasn’t been an option all season. You can’t be short of an option you never had 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted January 25 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: Cantwell hasn’t been an option all season. You can’t be short of an option you never had I was going to say that. I suspect if Sinani leaves we'll be bringing in a wide player or attacking midfielder of some description, on loan at least? We do have Placheta back and lets be honest he's no worse than Sinani, that's not saying much though. Edited January 25 by TeemuVanBasten 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
