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Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 12:34
by Guiseleybee
A lot of us are getting a little concerned we haven’t signed a striker yet. It’s hard to argue with that anxiety if we are to challenge and learn from last season.
We need to be scoring around 25 to 30 more goals than we managed last term if we realistically want to be in top 7.
Whilst a more attacking mindset from the off, coupled with a more settled squad and perhaps better returns from midfield will help, we definitely need a physical presence striker who can hold it up, bring others into play and also score 10-15 themselves.
The anxiety to get a deal done is heightened by the fact the fixtures tomorrow will inevitably show again the need for a fast start with nearly a third of matches played by end of Sept.
We can’t allow ourselves to wait for a new frontman to come in last minute again like Harrison did and then wait for weeks for them to get match fit.
I wouldn’t be overly concerned if we don’t sign anyone else but where the striker issue is concerned, it needs to happen in next two weeks.
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 12:54
by ninestein
It might be a good time for DC to put one of his videos out discussing the first week back in training, how the players are who came back from injuries, and without naming names, whether there's anything afoot in the transfer market in or out.
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 13:09
by mcleod23
If we are to sign one more, it is a striker. Why does it always seem like we're pulling teeth with transfers / close season?
It's mega frustrating seeing other clubs signing players that I would have had here (Mingoia at B'Wood etc...).
An update from Currie on the things that matter (not Reynolds about the atmosphere in the camp), is needed. Mikael Mandron would be my pick now (released from Colchester or Alex Revell after rejecting a deal at Stevenage). These two would be great additions.
Show some urgency and intent.
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 15:11
by DanSweeneyOfficial
If we play Barham say 20 games a season we'll get loads more goals
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 15:50
by ETBee
I think the reality is that we have too many players, costing too much. DC just does not have the money to bring in a top striker so we may end up with the same situation we were in last year. The great tragedy for us, and him, is what happened to Tarpey.
A quick look at last year's table seems to show that while we were 7th best at letting in goals we were 20th at goals scored which shows where the problem lies. A side issue but nonetheless important one is that fans want to see a player who raises the heartbeat when he gets the ball and makes us feel something is about to happen. (But I don't mean the hike in anxiety which occurred early last season when Sweeney got the ball!)
I think there are more goals to come from Jack Taylor (if we can hang on to him), Fonguck (if he's braver and more decisive) and EMC (if he learns how to kick the ball at the goal).
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 17:49
by #Beebot
2 goals in 41 games last season for Mandron - we are getting desperate!
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 17:56
by Norfolkbee
#Beebot wrote:2 goals in 41 games last season for Mandron - we are getting desperate!
Has he signed then?
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 18:28
by #Beebot
Norfolkbee wrote:#Beebot wrote:2 goals in 41 games last season for Mandron - we are getting desperate!
Has he signed then?
No but he was seriously suggested above!
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 18:45
by Tuesds
#Beebot wrote:Norfolkbee wrote:#Beebot wrote:2 goals in 41 games last season for Mandron - we are getting desperate!
Has he signed then?
No but he was seriously suggested above!
I think he’s a decent suggestion. Yes his record last season would be a concern, but he scored goals when he last played at our level. Plus, remarkably, he was well-liked at Col U despite that weak goal scoring record, because he was good with his back to goal, skilful, good in the air etc.
Interestingly I note he’s been spotted in ColU’s ‘back-to-school training photos, presumably as a favour for him to keep fit rather than because they’re re-thinking their decision to release him.
There are other players I’d rather have before him (eg the other guy mentioned by mcLeod23, Revell), but if we’re specifically looking for a target man, I think we could do worse than Mandron.
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 21:13
by #Beebot
Tuesds wrote:#Beebot wrote:Norfolkbee wrote:#Beebot wrote:2 goals in 41 games last season for Mandron - we are getting desperate!
Has he signed then?
No but he was seriously suggested above!
I think he’s a decent suggestion. Yes his record last season would be a concern, but he scored goals when he last played at our level. Plus, remarkably, he was well-liked at Col U despite that weak goal scoring record, because he was good with his back to goal, skilful, good in the air etc.
Interestingly I note he’s been spotted in ColU’s ‘back-to-school training photos, presumably as a favour for him to keep fit rather than because they’re re-thinking their decision to release him.
There are other players I’d rather have before him (eg the other guy mentioned by mcLeod23, Revell), but if we’re specifically looking for a target man, I think we could do worse than Mandron.
I think a pure target man who doesn't score many puts an awful lot of pressure on Shaq and EMC. We need someone to score at least 10-15 in addition to Shaq and EMC hitting double figures.
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 21:24
by StephenM
mcleod23 wrote:
It's mega frustrating seeing other clubs signing players that I would have had here (Mingoia at B'Wood etc...).
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The time to be concerned is when it's DC's targets joining other's. As far as anyone knows that hasn't happened.
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 02 Jul 2019, 21:47
by ninestein
Like i said a few days ago. It might be the case that we were never in for any of those players in the first place. The only people who can answer that question are DC and TK.
However, I've long been admirer of Piero Mingoia. When he played against us he's one of the few people I've thought "I wish we had you in our side". Shame that he's ended up down the road, but maybe he's not the same player anymore.
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 03 Jul 2019, 00:55
by Norfolkbee
ninestein wrote:Like i said a few days ago. It might be the case that we were never in for any of those players in the first place. The only people who can answer that question are DC and TK.
However, I've long been admirer of Piero Mingoia. When he played against us he's one of the few people I've thought "I wish we had you in our side". Shame that he's ended up down the road, but maybe he's not the same player anymore.
Whilst it is debatable that Barnet were ever "in" for all these players, the chances are that they have been contacted over a few of them because that's what agents do. The most important part of these conversations is likely as not to include the phrases "how much?" and "you're joking!"
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 04 Jul 2019, 12:04
by Pingorock
An update from Currie on the things that matter (not Reynolds about the atmosphere in the camp), is needed. Mikael Mandron would be my pick now (released from Colchester or Alex Revell after rejecting a deal at Stevenage). These two would be great addition
Alex Revell has announced his retirement
Re: Striker signing anxiety
Posted: 04 Jul 2019, 12:44
by Mem Beespod
DanSweeneyOfficial wrote:If we play Barham say 20 games a season we'll get loads more goals
Barham may be capable of scoring 20 but his link up play isn’t his best asset. Someone with good link up play will help the 3 AMs behind them score double figures each. We have a lot of players that buzz around but we need a focal point so we have a functioning 4 attacking players rather than 1 player scoring