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Wonder what MA means by that comment in tdoays update?

to be honest I am already flabbergasted by our activity....

Tillen, Dudley, Skulason, Newman, Owusu and Brooker are far more than I imagined....

what could possibly be still on the cards...Burton to resign!!!
 

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Morgan? Igoe? Henry? Rooney?
 

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Martin Allen on the official site said:
There are other things going on, but I see no point in commenting on speculation until deals have been done.
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Nothing to stop us speculating, though, is there?

What would we see as priority now? Can we afford Deon still? Is he still interested? Is his knee up to it? Perhaps a couple of Premiership kids on loan? The squad is looking very strong, but perhaps there is still some benefit in building the cover, as the transfer window could cause problems.
 

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Bush Tuckerman said:
Wonder what MA means by that comment in tdoays update?

to be honest I am already flabbergasted by our activity....

Tillen, Dudley, Skulason, Newman, Owusu and Brooker are far more than I imagined....

what could possibly be still on the cards...Burton to resign!!!
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To be honest with Burton, Salako, Talbot, Lawrence, Hunt & Myers all off the wage bill and with Tillen, Dudley & Skullason all likely to be somwhat cheaper, there may still be some leeway for another signing. Who though?. He may well also have more goings in Hargreaves? :idea:
 

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With Talbot gone and Hargreaves likely to go, we probably need another midfield player - though possibly a squad player rather than a first choice if we are to play 4-4-2; if we're going to play 4-5-1 then we definitely need another one. Possibly a back-up defender also.
 

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Edmundo said:
Perhaps a couple of Premiership kids on loan? The squad is looking very strong, but perhaps there is still some benefit in building the cover, as the transfer window could cause problems.
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I agree about the Premiership youngsters. I think cover in Goal, at centre back and central midfield are still needed.
 

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I want another striker, but maybe that's me being greedy.
 

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I would imagine a couple of loans are in the pipeline

plus in an ideal world Pratley and Burton to sign up for another season...not sure if we can find the fee for Pratley though
 

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Bush Tuckerman said:
I would imagine a couple of loans are in the pipeline

plus in an ideal world Pratley and Burton to sign up for another season...not sure if we can find the fee for Pratley though
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Thats what I have heard :cool:
 

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Edmundo said:
Can we afford Deon still? Is he still interested? Is his knee up to it?
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Did he have a problem with his knee Ed?

Wasn't aware if he did have a problem.

Id love if we were to bring Deon back, one of the most talented footballers ive seen at Brentford since ive been a supporter and watching the dvds of our games against Luton and Southampton have left me even more disapointed should Deon not be at GP next year.

We saw how good Lloyd was alongside Ben Burgess who was a great foil for him which left Lloyd virtually unplayable for most defenders and im sure Deon would be just as good a foil as Benny B.
 

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With the new transfer window in this season i think we will need roughly another 5-6 players for cover ?

another kepper, 2 defenders, 2 midfielders(1creative player) and 1 other striker.
Ian Walker Sammy Igoe Deon burton
 

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Will people get over Sammy Igoe, he's not coming.

Sammy Igone.
 

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We need another keeper and a target man at least. I think Sodje and Hargreeaves could go and I'd be looking to offload Rankin.
 

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Downbeat Bee said:
We need another keeper and a target man at least. I think Sodje and Hargreeaves could go and I'd be looking to offload Rankin.
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I think your wrong about George. He's a good keeper imho I will now retire to the trench and put my helmet on.

Nobody has given the man a chance.

I bet when he talks to you at training you fall over yourselves :rolleyes:
 

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BRENTFORD_TILL_DIE said:
With the new transfer window in this season i think we will need roughly another 5-6 players for cover ?

another kepper, 2 defenders, 2 midfielders(1creative player) and 1 other striker.
Ian Walker Sammy Igoe Deon burton
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I have worked out this - what do you lot think? At some point or another these players have played in these positions.

Keepers: Nelson / Badgoalie (Bankole) *Total: 2 *
Rightback: O'Connor / Dobson / Sodje / Skulason *Total: 4 *
Centre back: Gayle / Turner / Sodje / Frampton / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Left Back: Tillen / Frampton *Total: 2 *
Rightwing: Brooker / Tabb / Rankin / Ryan Peters / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Leftwing: Gayle / Brooker / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) / Ryan Peters *Total: 3 (4 with Rhodes)*
Centre midfield: Skulason / Newman / Hargreaves / Hutchinson / Frampton / Dobson / O'Connor *Total: 6 **(7 with Hargreaves)*
Upfront: Owusu / Rankin / DJ Campbell / Fitzgerald / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) *Total: 4 **(5 with Rhodes)
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Total Players: 23 players in total
 

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Clark Masters to provide immediate keeper troubles, until a loan can be sorted? Gayle to play left back? Gayle can also play upfront.
 

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I think we have the foundations of a good team,it's just making sure we have strength in depth throughout the squad
 

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Trandy said:
I have worked out this - what do you lot think? At some point or another these players have played in these positions.

Keepers: Nelson / Badgoalie (Bankole) *Total: 2 *
Rightback: O'Connor / Dobson / Sodje / Skulason *Total: 4 *
Centre back: Gayle / Turner / Sodje / Frampton / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Left Back: Tillen / Frampton *Total: 2 *
Rightwing: Brooker / Tabb / Rankin / Ryan Peters / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Leftwing: Gayle / Brooker / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) / Ryan Peters *Total: 3 (4 with Rhodes)*
Centre midfield: Skulason / Newman / Hargreaves / Hutchinson / Frampton / Dobson / O'Connor *Total: 6 **(7 with Hargreaves)*
Upfront: Owusu / Rankin / DJ Campbell / Fitzgerald / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) *Total: 4 **(5 with Rhodes)
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Total Players: 23 players in total
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I nominate trandy to tell big George he's no up to scratch!! I think he is
 

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I think we need 4 more players if we are going to challenge. Another winger, centre back, centre midfielder and striker (target man please)
 

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Barry Proudfoot said:
I nominate trandy to tell big George he's no up to scratch!! I think he is
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He'll do a "job" if needed on a one to two game basis. Anything long term then he certainly isnt.
 

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Trandy said:
I have worked out this - what do you lot think? At some point or another these players have played in these positions.

Keepers: Nelson / Badgoalie (Bankole) *Total: 2 *
Rightback: O'Connor / Dobson / Sodje / Skulason *Total: 4 *
Centre back: Gayle / Turner / Sodje / Frampton / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Left Back: Tillen / Frampton *Total: 2 *
Rightwing: Brooker / Tabb / Rankin / Ryan Peters / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Leftwing: Gayle / Brooker / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) / Ryan Peters *Total: 3 (4 with Rhodes)*
Centre midfield: Skulason / Newman / Hargreaves / Hutchinson / Frampton / Dobson / O'Connor *Total: 6 **(7 with Hargreaves)*
Upfront: Owusu / Rankin / DJ Campbell / Fitzgerald / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) *Total: 4 **(5 with Rhodes)
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Total Players: 23 players in total
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We haven't sold Prince Harry yet, have we?
 

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Trandy said:
He'll do a "job" if needed on a one to two game basis. Anything long term then he certainly isnt.
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disagree he is a good keeper big fella and agile. You can't slag him off after a couple of games. Give the man a chance MA rates him as a keeper and coach so do I :owusu:
 

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Gazza Bee said:
I think we need 4 more players if we are going to challenge. Another winger, centre back, centre midfielder and striker (target man please)
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Totally agree with this, especially with the new transfer rules.
 

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brighton bee said:
really?what part of it?the loans bit or burton and pratley?
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Just Posibly as they are working on it Premiership striker and a Championship midfielder on loan, the striker I would think, would fairly young and would want experience AKA Pratley last season. The only concern I have is where are we going to play Tabby we have midfieled of Newman, Skaluson, Hargreaves and Brooker, so I can't see him being other than a sub especially if we do get a midfielder on loan.
 

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As per other threads and posts on here, Hargreaves will most likely, not be here at the start of the season.
 

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readingbee said:
Just Posibly as they are working on it Premiership striker and a Championship midfielder on loan, the striker I would think, would fairly young and would want experience AKA Pratley last season. The only concern I have is where are we going to play Tabby we have midfieled of Newman, Skaluson, Hargreaves and Brooker, so I can't see him being other than a sub especially if we do get a midfielder on loan.
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hargreaves is leaving isnt he :confused:
 

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Edmundo said:
We haven't sold Prince Harry yet, have we?
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Nope, not yet.

I used the OS to make sure I hadn't forgotten anyone.. and he wasnt there!

Barry Proudfoot

disagree he is a good keeper big fella and agile. You can't slag him off after a couple of games. Give the man a chance MA rates him as a keeper and coach so do I
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We will have to agree, to disagree :)
 

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"Keepers: Nelson / Badgoalie (Bankole) *Total: 2 *
Rightback: O'Connor / Dobson / Sodje / Skulason *Total: 4 *
Centre back: Gayle / Turner / Sodje / Frampton / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Left Back: Tillen / Frampton *Total: 2 *
Rightwing: Brooker / Tabb / Rankin / Ryan Peters / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Leftwing: Gayle / Brooker / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) / Ryan Peters *Total: 3 (4 with Rhodes)*
Centre midfield: Skulason / Newman / Hargreaves / Hutchinson / Frampton / Dobson / O'Connor *Total: 6 **(7 with Hargreaves)*
Upfront: Owusu / Rankin / DJ Campbell / Fitzgerald / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) *Total: 4 **(5 with Rhodes)"

Don't forget Marcus also played at (left?) back under Holder when we were hit by injuries - was it against Millwall?
 

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Edmundo said:
August 31st presumably.
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So we have another 2 months of this wild speculation!! But on a serious note, the Sodje issue has been debated on other threads, and the concensus seems to be that he is not quite yet the finished product, and although his attacking may be full of vim and vigour, he still has the odd defensive 'mare, and I still think that he would get severely embarrassed in the Championship.

However, I also think it imperative we get him to at least extend his contract beyond the end of next season. If it goes as it could, and MA is certainly assembling a team with potential (although lets not get too wild in our prognostications - lets see what things look like at 4.40 on August 6th), then we will defo struggle to hold on to him, even maybe as early as the January window.
 

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Paul O'Brien said:
"Keepers: Nelson / Badgoalie (Bankole) *Total: 2 *
Rightback: O'Connor / Dobson / Sodje / Skulason *Total: 4 *
Centre back: Gayle / Turner / Sodje / Frampton / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Left Back: Tillen / Frampton *Total: 2 *
Rightwing: Brooker / Tabb / Rankin / Ryan Peters / O'Connor *Total: 5 *
Leftwing: Gayle / Brooker / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) / Ryan Peters *Total: 3 (4 with Rhodes)*
Centre midfield: Skulason / Newman / Hargreaves / Hutchinson / Frampton / Dobson / O'Connor *Total: 6 **(7 with Hargreaves)*
Upfront: Owusu / Rankin / DJ Campbell / Fitzgerald / Rhodes (out injured till Feb) *Total: 4 **(5 with Rhodes)"

Don't forget Marcus also played at (left?) back under Holder when we were hit by injuries - was it against Millwall?
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Yeh, and we got slaughtered live on ITV!! Was it 6 or 7 I forget??

That centre back listing is worrying, wouldn't want any of those back up players in for more than a one off game. What if Turner or Sodje get a long term injury/suspension?? Equally I don't ever want to see Framps playing in centre midfield again!!
 

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I agree with you completely and have to imagine that MA is working on this.

Didn't Dobson play there last season? I remember him slotting in as a sub in one match and doing reasonably well (though even if he did he is no more a long-term back up than Frampton).



Mr Cynical said:
That centre back listing is worrying, wouldn't want any of those back up players in for more than a one off game. What if Turner or Sodje get a long term injury/suspension?? Equally I don't ever want to see Framps playing in centre midfield again!!
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In his Beesworld interview Lloydie states that Ricky Newman can play centre back as well as defensive midfield.........
 

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Remember Skullson is defensive midfielder and centre back
 

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BRENTFORD_TILL_DIE said:
Remember Skullson is defensive midfielder and centre back
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I would hope we'd have enough cover without having to sacrifice another part of the first team..
 

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BRENTFORD_TILL_DIE said:
With the new transfer window in this season i think we will need roughly another 5-6 players for cover ?

another kepper, 2 defenders, 2 midfielders(1creative player) and 1 other striker.
Ian Walker Sammy Igoe Deon burton
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I agree
 

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Two more players minimum needed to add some decent depth to the squad. IF we get 2 injurys in the first month we are screwed. :sorted:
 

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Paulo Bee said:
Two more players minimum needed to add some decent depth to the squad. IF we get 2 injurys in the first month we are screwed. :sorted:
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Completely agree, our squad currently lacks the depth to sustain a promotion challenge.
 

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centre back and creative central midfielder must be priorites but another winger and a target man would be nice.how many loans are we allowed again?
 
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