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Good to see that one director is aware that fans are interested in this sort of information. Thanks Simon.

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The problem could be that if we end up with Jarvis, Scrimshaw, Green and Pugh in the same team (40% of the outfield players) we’ll have loads of running about (effort) with very little end product.

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Iron-awe wrote:

Looks like Jarvis plus the new kid then, unless a big rough sod enters the building. No pun intended Awaywego.

If the Blackburn lad comes in it must be the end for Scrimshaw you’d think. Also be interesting to know our plans for Hackney, Wood & Billson and if Hill thinks Jarvis is a scoring option I’d have serious concerns for the season.

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If Swann was there on Saturday he will know that whoever replaces Loft can’t possibly do any worse, at least the young lad will be trying.
I’m amazed to learn that Barton was there on Saturday and still signed him, unless Barton & Weaver tossed a coin and the loser had to sign Loft.

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Loft versus Barton could be interesting. Will Joey take on anybody that big?

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You are aware that our CEO is also a woman?

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WG “Maybe try Beestin for Pugh then as he offers a bit more composure in there.Beestin, Hippolyte, Hackney and leave Rowe sitting?”
CT – Probably the best we can do at the moment.

WG “If that Blackburn lad is coming in on loan, which looks like that’s the case, we still need another striker to line up along side him in place of Loft.”
CT – Yes, disappointed with Bunn yesterday after the Oldham performance, what is his best position?

WG “Another CB and a more creative CM wouldn’t go amiss either.”
CT – Can’t disagree.

WG “Get Turan out on loan.”
CT – Best of luck with that!!!

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WonderGoals wrote:

Pugh’s not the greatest player in the world but covers a lot of ground and get’s the tackles in

Same summary as Oldham game:-
Runs around a lot
Can’t shoot
Can’t pass
No point winning tackles if you give the ball away again.
IMO he’s filling the space that should be filled by a creative midfielder.

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The worst display of passing a football I’ve ever seen. Carlisle had 34% possession and about half of that was down to us giving them the ball. Also the number of times we passed to our own player when he was in a worse position than the passer was ridiculous. Plenty to work on Keith!!

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£50k looks like a massive overvaluation after this game, hope we’ve already signed the contract of sale. A complete p*** take by Loft today.

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They gave us a 2 goal start last time, do you think we can hope for that again?

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Sadly he also mentioned that decisions on players leaving would be made by the chairman and directors, not him. Seems dangerous to me, we all know what disagreement could lead to and if they’re deciding on ‘outs’ are they doing ‘ins’ as well?

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Will the Chief Scout be dismissed, continue to receive an unnecessary wage or perhaps redeployed as assistant manager?

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WonderGoals wrote:

Surely a lg 1 team would take a punt on him for that poultry amount ?

Chickenfeed isn’t it?

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Don’t shoot the messenger BLT, just posting what the rules are supposed to be according to the EFL. It seems we broke two of them with no problem so I’m still confused. Hope the club and the EFL know what’s going on. Of course if the loan was repaid ……………..!!

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Shop window for a loan? No idea, just guessing like everybody else.
(Except those that know of course, they’ll be along soon to put us mushrooms right no doubt.)

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Just found this on t’internet which answers a question of mine above and clarifies things a bit (for me anyway)

“Clubs are permitted to ‘staff up’ so they have 23 players of professional standing, which is termed as players to have made at least one appearance for any club in any first-team competition.
If they have less than 23 players they are allowed, within a transfer window, to sign free agents on a maximum of one-year deals or bring in players on loan for up to half a season.”

This contradicts the apparent ‘season long loans’ reported for some players and suggests that they can be sent back. If they are, and my counting is correct, that leaves us with a squad of 20 or 21 if KDT counts. Doesn’t leave much scope without moving some on, does it explain why Wilson hasn’t had a game yet?

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alcazar

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Hardly a massive upward move.
Colchester not known for being big payers.
Cost of living higher.
Is life easier down there than under Hill?
Are we desperate for any cash we can get?

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If we are still under the EFL embargo then we are limited in squad size. To make room for newcomers we would have to move some out and loanees look the best option as it’s hard to see much demand for players under contract. If Wood, Scrimshaw and Billson were on a season long loan can we terminate that in January? I’d be happy to keep Scrimshaw and Billson and extend Hackney but if we can only shift Wood it seriously limits incomings and they’ll have to come from the bargain bin anyway.
As for a RB Cliff, Millen got a 2 year deal and with Rowe, Pugh and now Green as options (not necessarily good options) I think a RB will be way down Hill’s list.
However if we get the embargo lifted…………………….!!(cue alcy)

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lesgeo wrote:

contraindicated.

A fantastic Football Forum word, must be a first, are all those letters in the right order les? How did you not get that into The Unassuming Assassin?

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Green will never be a FB, I think Oldham missed a great opportunity by not playing on his lack of defensive knowhow. He looked good going forward but needs the confidence to do it more often and with a better end product.

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Bartoniron66 wrote:

Also I would just like to mention Tom Pugh! He must have covered every blade of grass today and should have scored 2 goals, if he can add goals to his game we have another very good youngster who could become a decent professional.

You summed him up nicely, my conclusion is slightly different.
For:- Runs around a lot.
Against:- Can’t tackle without fouling.
No ball control.
Can’t shoot.

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alcazar wrote:

Great away win.
I so hope I’m wrong and lose my £10.

But on a serious note, how can a certain unnamed player be slated by one and all over the last half dozen games, and then turn in a mom performance today?

Possibly because his agent has told him that all interested clubs have moved on to other targets after his recent performances? Need this from him every week especially as Jarvis was invisible.
Missing Perry, Scrimshaw, Beestin & Thompson this was far from our strongest match day squad IMO so well done boys, more of the same please.

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2.10 Wetherby
William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (GBB Race)
3m, Class 1, £23,182
Going: Soft

5. Good Boy Bobby 4/1
1. Lord Du Mesnil 33/1
2. Top Ville Ben 10/1
9 ran

An omen perhaps?

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Magic indeed. Wish we had one like him now.

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It would be handy to know who’s fit and what sort of team we might put out. Strangely the Club don’t seem to think us fans would be interested in that sort of news. Shop opening times is much more their thing.

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BobbyGmeister

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Sorry.

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mistertonmick

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Senior moment mick – McManus.
A very merry Christmas to all – even those I don’t usually/often/ever agree with.

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WonderGoals wrote:

According to Swann on his interview he said we’d have the embargo to deal with but it didn’t matter because we’d still have the same wage budget regardless so doesn’t really matter.

I thought that the embargo prevented us from paying a fee for players. I don’t pretend to know the details but I’m sure that was stated at the time.

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He’d have to take a £2k per week pay cut though wouldn’t he?

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