Terminally Yellow 2,477 Posted August 26, 2023 I said there'd be no more signings - I was wrong. A very shrewd signing, gives us options in defensive midfield and another experienced head. Great stuff 👍 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,703 Posted August 26, 2023 Whaaaaaat?!!!!! And a CDM to boot - that's all manner of wrong! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,792 Posted August 26, 2023 We.. We signed an experienced defensive midfielder? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 26, 2023 Out of absolutely nowhere?! other than his bad injury set back, I’ll take it though. He’d be a prem player but for them anyway. Will have to manage his game time but a perfect guy to have on the bench to bring on to settle a game and to mentor the younger centre mids. Exactly what we were lacking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 750 Posted August 26, 2023 Very very sensible back up option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,792 Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Tetteys Jig said: Out of absolutely nowhere?! other than his bad injury set back, I’ll take it though. He’d be a prem player but for them anyway. Will have to manage his game time but a perfect guy to have on the bench to bring on to settle a game and to mentor the younger centre mids. Exactly what we were lacking. Leeds fans already crying about "well done you've signed someone who's spending his time with you playing one or two games all season and the rest in hospital" 🤣 Edited August 26, 2023 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,703 Posted August 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Tetteys Jig said: Out of absolutely nowhere?! other than his bad injury set back, I’ll take it though. He’d be a prem player but for them anyway. Will have to manage his game time but a perfect guy to have on the bench to bring on to settle a game and to mentor the younger centre mids. Exactly what we were lacking. Exactly this TJ. We may well play a certain way to lead in a game, but that doesn't mean we can't bring on somebody like Forshaw to see it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,792 Posted August 26, 2023 Just now, Fuzzar said: Exactly this TJ. We may well play a certain way to lead in a game, but that doesn't mean we can't bring on somebody like Forshaw to see it out. Very much feels like a "older experienced head for the dressing room" kind of signing and given he's a free transfer you can't complan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Shuck 188 Posted August 26, 2023 Good work. Forshaw was set to leave them at the end of last season-then there was talk about him staying after all-now he has left. And signed for us. Farke must have said a few nice words about us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorfBhoy66 7 Posted August 26, 2023 Only a 1 year deal though plus an optional one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted August 26, 2023 Good as a aquad filler with skills we dont necessaily have, experienced on a free, has that Ben Pearson vibe, happy to put foot in but not much quality. used to sitting on the bench. A final 10 mins close down game signing. Would be concerned if it was a preemptive signing, eg departure of kenny or gibbs or indicator that lungis injury is more serious than expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,792 Posted August 26, 2023 Who was our last scouser? There's a pub quiz question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,477 Posted August 26, 2023 Just now, cambridgeshire canary said: Who was our last scouser? There's a pub quiz question Jon Otsemobor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,202 Posted August 26, 2023 Another elder statesman which might not be a bad thing. The policy seems to be working do far. Seems a good character with defensive qualities. For the most part this window has involved recruiting a host of youngsters from far and wide and quite a few older players with decent experience at the top table. Like I said, it's working so far. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted August 26, 2023 No one Forshaw this move 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,780 Posted August 26, 2023 But but but I was told in no uncertain terms we don't need a CDM and signing one would lose us points vs Southampton or some nonsense like that .... Leeds mate just text me, "he's decent if fit but has been injured for most of the last 2 seasons "..sounds perfect 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,152 Posted August 26, 2023 Reminds me of the Gary O'Neil signing and he was good for us, hopefully we can keep him fit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,792 Posted August 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: Another elder statesman which might not be a bad thing. The policy seems to be working do far. Seems a good character with defensive qualities. For the most part this window has involved recruiting a host of youngsters from far and wide and quite a few older players with decent experience at the top table. Like I said, it's working so far. Interestingly he mentions in the interview he knows Duffy and Gibson so I imagine that combined with Farke convinced him to come to us. Connections, we are making them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted August 26, 2023 His fitness a big worry Others than that excellent signing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,247 Posted August 26, 2023 1 minute ago, BroadstairsR said: Another elder statesman which might not be a bad thing. The policy seems to be working do far. Seems a good character with defensive qualities. For the most part this window has involved recruiting a host of youngsters from far and wide and quite a few older players with decent experience at the top table. Like I said, it's working so far. It makes a lot more sense, squad seems much more balanced. The worry with these guys is always you get another Naismith, but there’s plenty of life left in these guys and their experience is amazing for Championship football…if you choose the ones with the right character. We’ve had some great 30+ signings in the past. This has potential to be a really good signing if he stays fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,800 Posted August 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Who was our last scouser? There's a pub quiz question Dowell.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salop Canary 7 Posted August 26, 2023 19 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Leeds fans already crying about "well done you've signed someone who's spending his time with you playing one or two games all season and the rest in hospital" They’ve got Sam Byram, just saying! 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,792 Posted August 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Dowell.. Born in Lancashire. Fake scouser 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,310 Posted August 26, 2023 Clever signing. Plenty of experience. Quality player. Ideal for seeing a game out. But also importantly, he won't be expecting to start so won't be throwing toys out of the pram when not in the first eleven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted August 26, 2023 Makes sense on a one year deal. He's a solid midfielder, more of the 'experienced and shouty' brigade. Fitness not ideal but he's not here to start every week. Fair play for saying you were wrong too @Terminally Yellow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton canary 134 Posted August 26, 2023 Pleased with that, great character to be able to bring on when needed, another leader! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,853 Posted August 26, 2023 19 minutes ago, ZLF said: Good as a aquad filler with skills we dont necessaily have, experienced on a free, has that Ben Pearson vibe, happy to put foot in but not much quality. used to sitting on the bench. A final 10 mins close down game signing. Would be concerned if it was a preemptive signing, eg departure of kenny or gibbs or indicator that lungis injury is more serious than expected. As someone who isn't a huge fan of Sorensen, I'd be happy for us to shift him. He's now our sixth choice in central midfield, third choice at right back and possibly even fourth choice at left back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 782 Posted August 26, 2023 Worryingly not learned our lesson from Hayden then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Canary 143 Posted August 26, 2023 50 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: As someone who isn't a huge fan of Sorensen, I'd be happy for us to shift him. He's now our sixth choice in central midfield, third choice at right back and possibly even fourth choice at left back. Sorensen can cover at full back as well so a useful player to have in the squad. Maybe ship McCallum out on loan or sell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,477 Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, yellowrider120 said: Worryingly not learned our lesson from Hayden then! It's all about calculable risk, isn't it? Like Hayden, Forshaw offers the sort of experience and talent that genuinely adds to the squad we have. Like Hayden, if it doesn't work out, he's gone at the end of the season. Unlike Hayden, we have a player in McLean who has shown himself capable of playing in that defensive midfielder position. Our plans aren't pinned on Forshaw like Dean Smith pinned his plans around Hayden. As many have said - this appears to be more of a squad option. It would be daft to replace McLean and even worse to replace Sara. But as someone who might be able to offer something different? Another experienced voice? Someone who can really help Gibbs come along? This seems a sensible move. Edited August 26, 2023 by Terminally Yellow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites