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I was under the impression that both Mooney and Sinclair still have a year on their contracts with, in Mooneys case, the option of a further year?
I would have thought that after the big bucks capture of CCC that would preclude us bidding for either (unless their clubs release them.) Seeing as how Southend are still under a transfer embargo and can't offer new contracts (ie can't sign players easily) isn't that very unlikely?
Our squad is pretty light up front, particularly in terms of wingers. Maybe the United academy have a couple we can borrow?
Shhh! We need permanent signings.
It'll be a bit disappointing if Mooney returns for a number of reasons.
1. He'll no doubt want a good wedge
2. If his injury problems are more pronounced, that's bad too.
3. Compare his loyalty and departure with that of Colclough and draw your own conclusions.
GK: Byrne Gould Forde
Defenders: Jones, Banks, Brockbank - Roscoe, Jones, Baines, Cooper
Central Midfielders: Osborne, Marriot, Jones
Attacking Midfielder: Con Clarke
Wingers: Kosylo
Forwards: Angus, Linney, Morton
Invited back but not listed: German, Hussain
16 senior players, 2 youth players plus not listed.
Would expect 3 more in, plus some loanees in/out.
The players invited back for pre-season training were Forde, Morton and Hussain. German was on the retained list.
We need a marquee signing to add some oomph into what was a very flat last 6 weeks.
I'd rather than a 17-man squad with Nick Haughton, than 23-25-28 with kids.
We've lost Colclough and Mullarky from last summers squad who were likely reasonable earners. Let's splash the cash wisely and get ourselves a new talisman.
Personally i prefer a flat back four with wingers as plan a dont think baines at lb has worked before when he was tried there ?
I think the suggestion was Baines on the left of a back three, with Eddy Jones at wing back.
I must admit I'd prefer to go back to the 4231 we know and love, but perhaps we'll continue to alternate between two separate setups again.
It seems to me that Dior Angus can play on the left of a 4231 or partner Regan up front if we went three at the back and two up front.
I'm sure I've said this before (I think you have too) but it is a critical, if not crucial, point and as such very very worth repeating.
One point I feel I must add is that nothing takes pressure off a defence like a threatening attack for oppositions to be wary of. Thus three quality forwards are must-haves.
I hope this post ends up making me look very foolish, however there's no chance in hell that Nick Haughton is a realistic signing.
That's the spirit... If we're being beat by Oldham, we may as well give up before the season starts.
Just because someone is expensive, doesn't mean they're the best signing. It's absolutely not how I meant it.
I'd rather sign someone that wants to be here, rather than someone clearly playing below his level for a number of years because of the money on offer.
Honestly as much as I'd be pleased a player of his obvious quality came here, I'd want to be convinced he believes in the Alty project and not the fact we've thrown money at it.
Oh and yes, we're not in the same market as Oldham. Obviously. Let them throw money at people, we can be smarter about it.
