January transfer window - what do we need/who will leave?

[cheshiregreen]

Ryan Lowe's answer to the thread.

https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/ ... ow-4784837

 

[Tugboat]

I think either Wootton or Canavan will go out on loan and Telford will move on.

Abrahams loan to be ended.

Byron Moore may also be a surprise move.

 

[Fergy]

Out:

- Wootton
- Canavan
- Telford (perhaps loaned)
- Abrahams
- Ruddy
- Formah (I’m very much on the fence)

In

- Commanding CB
- CDM (especially if McLeod is still injured)
- A versatile wing back.

Balham Green suggesting he offload Hardie and Cooper is completely asinine.

 

[jimsing]

How are we going to move on Wooton and Canavan if nobody else wants them?

Paying up their contract will be expensive and unproductive.

 

[Balham Green]

Out:

- Wootton
- Canavan
- Telford (perhaps loaned)
- Abrahams
- Ruddy
- Formah (I’m very much on the fence)

In

- Commanding CB
- CDM (especially if McLeod is still injured)
- A versatile wing back.

Balham Green suggesting he offload Hardie and Cooper is completely asinine.

If it's so 'asinine' (showing off there aren't you?) tell us what they have done this season so far?

 

[oldage]

You are writing off two players who are capable of winning games for us.I am confident Hardie will get back to scoring soon as he has undoubted ability. Cooper has signed a longer term contract so isn't going anywhere soon. Before you counter with my opinion on Mayor He has played most games since he arrived whereas Hardie and Cooper have not had the same opportunities.

 

[Balham Green]

You are writing off two players who are capable of winning games for us.I am confident Hardie will get back to scoring soon as he has undoubted ability. Cooper has signed a longer term contract so isn't going anywhere soon. Before you counter with my opinion on Mayor He has played most games since he arrived whereas Hardie and Cooper have not had the same opportunities.

Lets hope you are right. There are reasons why they have not had the same opportunities. In any event I dont see where Cooper can fit in the team now. Grant is the best option LWB. Cooper just is not a defender. And Mayor will hold down the more attacking role.

 

[Fergy]

Out:

- Wootton
- Canavan
- Telford (perhaps loaned)
- Abrahams
- Ruddy
- Formah (I’m very much on the fence)

In

- Commanding CB
- CDM (especially if McLeod is still injured)
- A versatile wing back.

Balham Green suggesting he offload Hardie and Cooper is completely asinine.

If it's so 'asinine' (showing off there aren't you?) tell us what they have done this season so far?

I agree with you that neither have hit the ground running this season and can see why Blackpool and Peterborough were prepared to forego their services. I still believe, however, Hardie and Jephcott is our most effective front two (I like Nouble as a player too just don’t think the chemistry with the others is evident). Cooper is clearly a mecurial talent and a luxury player but do you really think we’d be looking to offload him after paying a potentially significant transfer fee less than 6 months ago? Plus, I’d like to see him given a change in the free-roam CAM/LAM role before completing writing him off.

 

[cheshiregreen]

Whatever happens next month, suggest our recruitment record needs to improve on the last window.

Players permanently signed
McCormick - injured and just one start in Papa John's

Ruddy - recruited to cover McCormick injury. Thankfully not needed in League games.

G Cooper - in and out side, influence on games and assists much less than in League 2 so far.

MacLeod - started well then injured for long spell. Jury out.

Nouble - enigmatic. Had some influential cameos other times hardly involved.

Reeves - not many starts. Career indicates he has some pedigree but apart from the volley v Lincoln has had little influence.

Camara - highest level he has played at. Drive and energy, but not yet the finished article. Suffered ignominy of substituted in less than 15 mins at Fleetwood.


Loans
Hardie - see G Cooper entry. Created chances for Jephcott but only hit net once himself in League.

Opoku - Generally OK but learning his trade would benefit from an experienced and organising defender next to him.

Watts - played most minutes of our outfield players. Started tentatively then had really strong sell. Last couple games looked like he too needed more experience around him.

Fornah - steady in CDM role. Tidy on ball, but, another learning trade in what is an out of form team.

Abraham - hardly made match day squad let alone team. Will be heading back to Craven Cottage soon.

Of the above guess you could make cases for Watts, Fornah, Opoku and Camara being positive additions although last three could easily fall into jury out category. Only one permanent signing in the group.

Jury out - time to come good and prove worth - Cooper, Nouble, Macleod Hardie Mccormick.

Disappointment/poor use of budget Abraham Ruddy and Reeves..

 

[oldage]

Whatever happens next month, suggest our recruitment record needs to improve on the last window.

Players permanently signed
McCormick - injured and just one start in Papa John's

Ruddy - recruited to cover McCormick injury. Thankfully not needed in League games.

G Cooper - in and out side, influence on games and assists much less than in League 2 so far.

MacLeod - started well then injured for long spell. Jury out.

Nouble - enigmatic. Had some influential cameos other times hardly involved.

Reeves - not many starts. Career indicates he has some pedigree but apart from the volley v Lincoln has had little influence.

Camara - highest level he has played at. Drive and energy, but not yet the finished article. Suffered ignominy of substituted in less than 15 mins at Fleetwood.


Loans
Hardie - see G Cooper entry. Created chances for Jephcott but only hit net once himself in League.

Opoku - Generally OK but learning his trade would benefit from an experienced and organising defender next to him.

Watts - played most minutes of our outfield players. Started tentatively then had really strong sell. Last couple games looked like he too needed more experience around him.

Fornah - steady in CDM role. Tidy on ball, but, another learning trade in what is an out of form team.

Abraham - hardly made match day squad let alone team. Will be heading back to Craven Cottage soon.

Of the above guess you could make cases for Watts, Fornah, Opoku and Camara being positive additions although last three could easily fall into jury out category. Only one permanent signing in the group.

Jury out - time to come good and prove worth - Cooper, Nouble, Macleod Hardie Mccormick.

Disappointment/poor use of budget Abraham Ruddy and Reeves..

Or to sum up. RL has no idea of the standard of player required for league 1.

 

[davie nine]

A test of any manager’s long term future is how he responds to a series of setbacks.
The next few months are a massive test for RL and I hope that he manages to turn things around.

 

[PL2 3DQ]

Nothing has changed, we still need a centre-back!

 

[Metal Green Mickey]

A test of any manager’s long term future is how he responds to a series of setbacks.
The next few months are a massive test for RL and I hope that he manages to turn things around.

I hope so too. The one positive to cling into is that last January window he found players who made us better.

Hopefully after watching us in league one now for a few months he realises where to improve the team.

 

[Ottawa Green]

Who will be gone, i think the following

Abraham (already gone)
Ruddy
Opoku
Telford
Reeves

I also think that Sawyer and McCormick should retire.

 

[edengreen]

Who will be gone, i think the following

Abraham (already gone)
Ruddy
Opoku
Telford
Reeves

I also think that Sawyer and McCormick should retire.

Would you retire at this uncertain time when the club have given you 12 months contract
Cant see Reeves leaving or Telford if I'm honest either.i think our team building will depend if someone comes in for Jephcott tbh