Takes a lot for some people to get exited !
8 goal involvements in 10 appearances and you'd stick him in the development squad? Kouassi should be bench minimum, maybe starter. Adds something completely different to anyone else we have, has physicality beyond his years and has proved his eye for goal.- Kouassi is not ready and needs time in the development squad or on loan.
Brexit supporter?Takes a lot for some people to get exited !
That's where we differ. I've not seen this supposed talent yet. Certainly not ready for League One football from what I've seen. The involvement against Liverpool under 4's slight distort those figures. We need to loan him to Tranmere to see what impact he can have in League Two.8 goal involvements in 10 appearances and you'd stick him in the development squad? Kouassi should be bench minimum, maybe starter. Adds something completely different to anyone else we have, has physicality beyond his years and has proved his eye for goal.
It's time we were bold with our talent.
Your reality is everyone else's doom and gloom. Surely you realize that you are the poster at the bottom end of the positivity spectrum.Nothing wrong with bringing a bit of reality to the table.
Your reality is everyone else's doom and gloom. Surely you realize that you are the poster at the bottom end of the positivity spectrum.
Good point about Rhodes helping Lavery to sniff out goals. We've seen that Lavery can poach goals but it doesn't happen enough. Here's hoping.Lavery particulalry is an interesting one. Some of his best moments were reactive goals, the old fashioned poacher. His percentage of them, though, wasn't great. If Jordan can help him with positioning and foresight, I think he can become a real force for us over the next few years. I confess I have met him and he is a genuinely humble lad, I so hope he does well for us.
His performances against Reading and Barnsley alone should have put those concerns to bed?That's where we differ. I've not seen this supposed talent yet. Certainly not ready for League One football from what I've seen. The involvement against Liverpool under 4's slight distort those figures. We need to loan him to Tranmere to see what impact he can have in League Two.
I personally will never get excited- Rhodes staying is obviously good but doesn't feel like a new signing
- Coulson is now going to be competing with Dale, Thompson and Lyons so not sure what to make of that. With the formation, that is too many players so perhaps one is going to leave. I personally will never get excited about signing a wing back as I want Critchley to change the formation.
- Apter won't play. Maybe the odd appearance in the LDV or from the bench. Potentially will provide cover for Dembele but other midfielers like Carey will be ahead of him. He won't play wing back. Too much responsibility defensively.
- Kouassi is not ready and needs time in the development squad or on loan.
- Lavery is the big one. He needs to stay fit - this almost feels like last chance saloon. If that happens, he is a natural partner for Rhodes.
Overall, far too early to get excited. In fact, miles off from being excited.
Why do you think Kouassi is not ready? Added something we don't have, in terms of size, has a decent touch and scores and creates goals.- Rhodes staying is obviously good but doesn't feel like a new signing
- Coulson is now going to be competing with Dale, Thompson and Lyons so not sure what to make of that. With the formation, that is too many players so perhaps one is going to leave. I personally will never get excited about signing a wing back as I want Critchley to change the formation.
- Apter won't play. Maybe the odd appearance in the LDV or from the bench. Potentially will provide cover for Dembele but other midfielers like Carey will be ahead of him. He won't play wing back. Too much responsibility defensively.
- Kouassi is not ready and needs time in the development squad or on loan.
- Lavery is the big one. He needs to stay fit - this almost feels like last chance saloon. If that happens, he is a natural partner for Rhodes.
Overall, far too early to get excited. In fact, miles off from being excited.
Why do you think Kouassi is not ready? Added something we don't have, in terms of size, has a decent touch and scores and creates goals.
What's not to like as at least a regular sub.
“The involvement against Liverpool under 4’s slight distort those figures”That's where we differ. I've not seen this supposed talent yet. Certainly not ready for League One football from what I've seen. The involvement against Liverpool under 4's slight distort those figures. We need to loan him to Tranmere to see what impact he can have in League Two.
“The involvement against Liverpool under 4’s slight distort those figures”
If he’s only capable of making that level then perhaps we should cut our losses and get shut
Where are they going ??Takes a lot for some people to get exited !
He is actually younger than that Liverpool side , so he did really well as a 2 year old .That's where we differ. I've not seen this supposed talent yet. Certainly not ready for League One football from what I've seen. The involvement against Liverpool under 4's slight distort those figures. We need to loan him to Tranmere to see what impact he can have in League Two.
think you are getting mixed up with Dembele because the last thing Kouassi is is a midfield player or some-one operating behind a front two. Dembele is about 8 stone soaking wet whereas Kouassi is nearer 18 stone.I’d play Kouassi in midfield, just behind the front 2.
good to hear.....always gives 100%Lavery particulalry is an interesting one. Some of his best moments were reactive goals, the old fashioned poacher. His percentage of them, though, wasn't great. If Jordan can help him with positioning and foresight, I think he can become a real force for us over the next few years. I confess I have met him and he is a genuinely humble lad, I so hope he does well for us.
You’re not wrong there,Your reality is everyone else's doom and gloom. Surely you realize that you are the poster at the bottom end of the positivity spectrum.
Agree here. What would help all our forwards is getting forward faster and also more and more accurate crosses - ie from wingers playing on their correct foot. The slow build up negates Kouassi and Lavery's strengths in particular. Neither are that well suited to intricate, slow build ups.I can't say I'm excited but am extremely pleased that Rhodes is with us for the second part of the season. He would take some replacing.
I like the look of Kouassi, still a raw talent, but brings a bit of muscle up front and knows where the goal is. The best way to develop is to be thrown in at the deep end imho.
As for Lavery, what more can I say about him that hasn't already been said. a snlffer where goals are concerned and a big miss in the line up. Who do the opposition put two men on? Rhodes, Kouossi or Lavery?
Hopefully all will be available sooner rather than later.
How many new signings do we need?Jack Moore recalled from Chorley and in the squad tonight.
It's like another new signing..
I can only assume some must be leaving.How many new signings do we need?
or Dembele or HamiltonI can't say I'm excited but am extremely pleased that Rhodes is with us for the second part of the season. He would take some replacing.
I like the look of Kouassi, still a raw talent, but brings a bit of muscle up front and knows where the goal is. The best way to develop is to be thrown in at the deep end imho.
As for Lavery, what more can I say about him that hasn't already been said. a snlffer where goals are concerned and a big miss in the line up. Who do the opposition put two men on? Rhodes, Kouossi or Lavery?
Hopefully all will be available sooner rather than later.
Well pointed out @Tangerinemoss - thought he was excellent last night and should go straight in to the squad.Lavery particulalry is an interesting one. Some of his best moments were reactive goals, the old fashioned poacher. His percentage of them, though, wasn't great. If Jordan can help him with positioning and foresight, I think he can become a real force for us over the next few years. I confess I have met him and he is a genuinely humble lad, I so hope he does well for us.
Easily pleasedRhodes staying, Coulson joining, Apter returning and Lavery and Kouassi on the way back (and Beesley presumably not that far off) - feels like 5 new signings already in Jan - hopefully an advantage over teams around us.