How about Jimmy Spencer?

PL2 3DQ · Dec 28, 2017

The Mansfield fans believe Jimmy Spencer will be released in January as manager Steve Evans reshapes his squad plus Spencer isn't getting much game time.

I would have Spencer back as back-up to Ryan Taylor.
He plays the lone striker very well, we know the main striker such as Taylor will never score many goals but it's the overall contribution to the team that matters; holding up the ball and laying it off and Spencer was excellent at doing that.

I doubt if we could afford a direct replacement for Taylor so as a back-up Spencer would be within our wage structure and Adams has a habit of signing players who he has worked with before.

Yay or nay?

Tugboat · Dec 28, 2017

Nay.

I’d like for us to try for someone better or atleast equal to Taylor.

Difficult I know but Jimmy coming back wouldn’t fill the boots in Taylor’s absence.

Fergy · Dec 28, 2017

Nay, we don't need a striker who was slightly above average in L2. I think our main priority should be a pacey striker who can play off of Taylor (but who can also play as part of a front 3).

John Cooper · Dec 28, 2017

Definite no

Joe Totale · Dec 28, 2017

As good as Taylor is we should be signing players who will compete for starting spots and not players who will clearly be back ups.

Argy1e · Dec 28, 2017

Would be happy with it. He's a good option. Steve Evans has always praised him and been very complimentary about him so it suggests it's more that he doesn't fit the system there. He does here.

IJN · Dec 28, 2017

I agree, would be a decent option.

Tynan One Nil · Dec 28, 2017

Nay for me, judging on how ineffective he was at Doncaster away last season- not what we want for LG 1 IMHO. Simon Church warming the bench at Scunny, might be a better option as much needed back up to Taylor.

Emu · Dec 28, 2017

If.we can't find a decent back up in January, then Spencer could do a job until the end of the season

lipsonlad67 · Dec 28, 2017

Could do a lot lot worse. Always rated Jimmy and think he would enhance the squad.

Dan Ellard · Dec 28, 2017

Had the very same thought yesterday weirdly - great minds think alike PL2!

I agree he would be a good solid backup to Taylor. We know he can hold the ball up and bring the midfield into play.

Argy1e · Dec 28, 2017

Tynan One Nil":2nb1kvl0 said:
Nay for me, judging on how ineffective he was at Doncaster away last season

Was only his third game after returning from a long term injury. As it happens though, I and everyone I spoke to at the game completely disagreed with that.

StevePAFC · Dec 28, 2017

Thought he was good for us last season and was quite disappointed to see him released.

Granted he's not quite Taylor's level but would be all for bringing him back.

Knibbsworth · Dec 29, 2017

PL2 3DQ":2tadeb7k said:
The Mansfield fans believe Jimmy Spencer will be released in January as manager Steve Evans reshapes his squad plus Spencer isn't getting much game time.

I would have Spencer back as back-up to Ryan Taylor.
He plays the lone striker very well, we know the main striker such as Taylor will never score many goals but it's the overall contribution to the team that matters; holding up the ball and laying it off and Spencer was excellent at doing that.

I doubt if we could afford a direct replacement for Taylor so as a back-up Spencer would be within our wage structure and Adams has a habit of signing players who he has worked with before.

Yay or nay?

Yes for me, we should never have released him. Get rid of Blissett, forget JJ up front. Taylor up front, if injured then Spencer.

Larry David · Dec 29, 2017

It's a Yes from me. He plays the lone striker role better than anyone currently at the club bar Ryan Taylor so your not taking a punt on a new signing adapting to the role and would be happy, hopefully, with a back up role. Matthews signing is great news with Letheren as back up, Toums is going to be the tough one to replace if he leaves as he is the vital cog in midfield that allows Carey and the rejuvenated Lameiras to play around him.

How about Jimmy Spencer?

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