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If the four long term injured were back any time soon, there is no need to sign anyone else permanently. It’s a big squad we have with lots of senior players. Given what McSheffrey said about timelines for return, I’d be tempted to close the books now. We’re well covered everywhere already if people are back fit.
Quote from: DonnyBazR0ver on July 21, 2022, 07:06:57 pmQuote from: sedwardsdrfc on July 21, 2022, 06:32:16 pmQuote from: roversdude on July 21, 2022, 06:25:25 pmSaid they’ve offered a deal to Tomlin and will adapt his training so he can enjoy his time and his family, apparently he could earn £500+ more but he’d be expected to play every minute and be training full timeHurst we’ve been talking to his representatives and Birmingham Read that about Tomlin. Not sure how i feel about it. Fair enough older players have different training routines (i'm sure copps would have) but i expect them all to run their b*llocks off. Don't like the idea of too much special treatment. Up to Tomlin to make himself worth the special treatment though Exactly right. Other players will soon lose that respect if he doesn't produce. Sounds like they've already integrated him and he's been giving enough to maintain that respect.As said, I'm sure Copps only knows too well how that dynamic should work. Didn’t Copps have tailored training programmes in his later years too? I think it’s a sensible and fairly common practice. I don’t think Copps was ever resented for it, and it enabled him to perform at his best. If we can get the best from Tomlin (and I accept it’s a big if - there’s always risk) then we would have a player that’s one of the most dangerous in the division.
Quote from: sedwardsdrfc on July 21, 2022, 06:32:16 pmQuote from: roversdude on July 21, 2022, 06:25:25 pmSaid they’ve offered a deal to Tomlin and will adapt his training so he can enjoy his time and his family, apparently he could earn £500+ more but he’d be expected to play every minute and be training full timeHurst we’ve been talking to his representatives and Birmingham Read that about Tomlin. Not sure how i feel about it. Fair enough older players have different training routines (i'm sure copps would have) but i expect them all to run their b*llocks off. Don't like the idea of too much special treatment. Up to Tomlin to make himself worth the special treatment though Exactly right. Other players will soon lose that respect if he doesn't produce. Sounds like they've already integrated him and he's been giving enough to maintain that respect.As said, I'm sure Copps only knows too well how that dynamic should work.
Quote from: roversdude on July 21, 2022, 06:25:25 pmSaid they’ve offered a deal to Tomlin and will adapt his training so he can enjoy his time and his family, apparently he could earn £500+ more but he’d be expected to play every minute and be training full timeHurst we’ve been talking to his representatives and Birmingham Read that about Tomlin. Not sure how i feel about it. Fair enough older players have different training routines (i'm sure copps would have) but i expect them all to run their b*llocks off. Don't like the idea of too much special treatment. Up to Tomlin to make himself worth the special treatment though
Said they’ve offered a deal to Tomlin and will adapt his training so he can enjoy his time and his family, apparently he could earn £500+ more but he’d be expected to play every minute and be training full timeHurst we’ve been talking to his representatives and Birmingham
Great news, the away shirt has obviously swung it for him.
Worth mentioning about the better news on Anderson, Taylor and Knoyle. With Close it’s a little more tricky but he is making progress, GM saying he’s (Close) getting frustrated with it, but he is improving (2 steps forward, 1 back = +1).Much better news………….and breathe!
Quote from: vaya on July 21, 2022, 05:33:53 pmI remember a time when this thread would have been a picture of a sign with 'Maxwell' written on it.Couldn't be arsed to do that!
I remember a time when this thread would have been a picture of a sign with 'Maxwell' written on it.
That's moderately positive Alan - you feeling OK?
If all that happens it would be a top ten squad in league 1 never mind league 2
https://youtu.be/pjr3TMj1FkMCrikey. An older head on young shoulders? He's not going to be the shy, retiring type.
We appointed a scout in Scotland recently so if this is the result of his work then well done!
The perfect chant to ‘Batman’Maxwell,Maxwell,Maxwell,Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da,MAXWELL….
Quote from: dickos1 on July 22, 2022, 07:57:20 amIf all that happens it would be a top ten squad in league 1 never mind league 2 I think we’re in a strong position and I’m feeling pretty optimistic but weren’t you banging the drum about how strong our squad was this time last year? Once bitten…
Quote from: graingrover on July 22, 2022, 08:25:27 amWe appointed a scout in Scotland recently so if this is the result of his work then well done!Sadly not. McSheffrey said it was completely by chance, in that the agent of Maxwell made a call to us, rather than us seeking him out.