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Simon Church (signs - confirmed)
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If its back up to Taylor then fair enough but if we lose Taylor and he is the main man I'm not so impressed unless a "big" signing is imminent but I think we all know that's unlikely to happen.
We still need to strengthen the team so I hope we have more irons in the fire as time is pressing on although I do get it will go down to the last day probably with little Olde Argo being their 3rd choice in the "clearing" process
We still need to strengthen the team so I hope we have more irons in the fire as time is pressing on although I do get it will go down to the last day probably with little Olde Argo being their 3rd choice in the "clearing" process
- Feb 24, 2007
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I think that’s the issue, no ‘big’ signing would be realistic in playing back up to Taylor.
Off the scale in terms of ability but it’s a similar situation to Kane at Spurs. They will naturally struggle to bring in a ‘big’ signing CF to play second fiddle to Kane. It has to be someone willing to be patient and play a bit part if/when required.
I’m not excited by Church but i understand the logic of it.
Off the scale in terms of ability but it’s a similar situation to Kane at Spurs. They will naturally struggle to bring in a ‘big’ signing CF to play second fiddle to Kane. It has to be someone willing to be patient and play a bit part if/when required.
I’m not excited by Church but i understand the logic of it.
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oldage":31e7po5w said:
Obviously there are better players `available`, but Mr Adams turned them all down to sign Simon Church, an obvious tactic from a manager who hasn`t got a clue, just look at his pathetic record at HP. Why don`t all you doomongers wait until he has actually played for us before giving opinions. I don`t know if he will be successful for us, but I wait and hope, let`s give an experienced, international the opportunity to impress. :twisted:
oldage":le1jivgg said:
Why would Church not be on our wanted list if we had him training with us and offered him a contract three months ago?!
Maybe just maybe Adams knows more about management and the efl than a lot of arm chair managers on here. He clearly has realised that experience at this level is key as is playing at a higher level, such as toums. To add a back up with this sort of experience is a good move in my opinion, many were negative about toums before he started. Experience not only helps on the pitch but brings the other players up to there mental ability not just technical.
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Personally I think this could be a good signing. Definitely a good backup for Taylor. I still think there are a couple more signings we can expect though. (No insider info just a feeling)
Welcome Simon and good luck to you!
Welcome Simon and good luck to you!
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I don't think you can criticise the youth policy in regards to this signing. We needed another striker and someone who fits our style of play. What would your solution have been?MarkMatthews":q69ojd9m said:
MarkMatthews":1cza5l4p said:
Firstly, a League One relegation battle is not the arena for young players to be thrown in and given a chance to try and prove themselves.
Secondly, realistically who would rather we had resigned Tyler Harvey yesterday rather than an experienced international centre forward?
MarkMatthews":3r8eatcx said:
I thinks that bit ott to he honest. Thete is no one in the youth team who can fulfill that role. Fletch is not suitable as a lone striker and.none of the other young greens can cover thay pisition at the moment. Cooper and Sangster are the exciting prospects if Southampton dont nick them.
Jeez Mark you are getting boring now. Adams was bold enough to promote Fletcher but he doesn't suit our preferred system, so he's done the next best thing to help him gain experience.
Why would any manager (in the fickle world of football management) ignore youngsters if they are good enough? A personal crusade against a guy who clearly knows football better than you and actually see's these lads perform more than you is a one way street to the crazy house.
The only counter argument I can give in your favour, is that maybe due to the short term nature of football management (the average is less than 18 months I believe in the football league over the last decade) that it doesn't give managers the incentive to lay their arms open to academy's, the fact that the longest serving football league manager actually has a great record with young players, probably backs this up. If someone told Derek Adams he would be Argyle manager for 10 years, then maybe (just maybe) he would be keener to keep or blood more kids. But football isn't like that sadly.
Why would any manager (in the fickle world of football management) ignore youngsters if they are good enough? A personal crusade against a guy who clearly knows football better than you and actually see's these lads perform more than you is a one way street to the crazy house.
The only counter argument I can give in your favour, is that maybe due to the short term nature of football management (the average is less than 18 months I believe in the football league over the last decade) that it doesn't give managers the incentive to lay their arms open to academy's, the fact that the longest serving football league manager actually has a great record with young players, probably backs this up. If someone told Derek Adams he would be Argyle manager for 10 years, then maybe (just maybe) he would be keener to keep or blood more kids. But football isn't like that sadly.