The Squad 2021-22

[Charlton1975]

Doyle is a player on his way down in my opinion, but would certainly score goals at this level as he has before. Not sure bringing another 32+ year old forward is a progressive move though, he scores goals in teams that create lots of chances, which we are not set up to do. Would much rather see some pace brought into the team.

 

[Sparky]

Some good points charlton1975. As has been said previously we won’t keep clean sheets every week but despite being far from prolific we are in touching distance of the automatic places.

Would definitely like some more pace. McPake May bring some which we’ll need especially if hawkes went back to Sunderland

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Doyle was top scorer in League Two in a promotion winning side two seasons ago, and scored a lot of goals in Bolton's promotion winning team last season. I am not convinced he needs a great number of chances to score goals, as he is simply a natural finisher: Bolton were not prolific last season and a lot of their victories were by single goal margins. The other strikers we have provide plenty of workrate and energy and are all long term prospects, but we could also do with somebody experienced up front, particularly as Maynard is out for the season.

I don't realistically know of a player we could attract who would be better than Doyle, not that I think he is likely to come here.

 

[ADD]

Is Stratulis still out on loan does anyone know? I assume he is injured either way as he has not been selected at his loan club in weeks? If so how badly - anyone know? Thanks!

 

[ADD]

Doyle looks to be going back to Ireland....

After decade in the UK, Eoin Doyle returning home to sign for St Patrick's Athletic

The 33-year-old has been a prolific scorer in the UK since moving to Pat Fenlon’s Hibernian a decade ago

www.irishexaminer.com

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

The Bolton press reported that English clubs were interested after the Irish article was published and Evatt said yesterday no deal had been done. However, I would not expect him to come here.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

Doyle is a player on his way down in my opinion, but would certainly score goals at this level as he has before. Not sure bringing another 32+ year old forward is a progressive move though, he scores goals in teams that create lots of chances, which we are not set up to do. Would much rather see some pace brought into the team.

Vaughan was also over 30 and on his way down. We cannot sign anyone on his way up as we can’t afford decent transfer fees. In the last few years, we have only been able to afford youngsters like Jolley, whose career had stalled, or Nevitt, who was a part-timer playing several tiers below.

I agree about the pace, but surely we can replace both Hawkes and Maynard. We only need three players - those two plus another central defender.

 

[bigmart]

Doyle will most likely return to Ireland

 

[Ian]

I really hope we don’t end up in a situation like last season where we have no experienced striker on the books, or what I should say is no decent experienced striker!

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

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Middlesbrough are set to recall Djed Spence (Forest), Stephen Walker (Tranmere) & Lewis Wing (Sheffield Wednesday) from their loans to play tomorrow.

They currently have 9 first team players OUT through Covid & long-term injuries.

#Boro

 

[aldoes mustache]

i am glad the lad is going back don,t see the point of bringing loans in if they don,t play

 

[bigmart]

i am glad the lad is going back don,t see the point of bringing loans in if they don,t play

Totally agree, we have signed far too many on loan only for them not to get a look in

 

[bigmart]

The Daily Record says Josh McPake to have a medical with us this week ahead of sign for rest the season

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

The Daily Record says Josh McPake to have a medical with us this week ahead of sign for rest the season

It looks a done deal, although the more a deal is publicised the more I get nervous that other clubs could jump in at the last moment and make a better offer. When his photo appears on the OS, I'll believe it.

It looks like there has been no decision on Josh Hawkes. Even if we sign McPake, I expect Micky would still like to keep him. This article, published yesterday, explains the situation. Hawkes might be recalled, but possibly only for a short time. If he subsequently goes out again on loan, it has to be to us. He can only play for two clubs in the same season.

This is where Sunderland currently stand on January recalls for Jack Diamond and Josh Hawkes

Sunderland are considering early January recalls for Jack Diamond and Josh Hawkes, which would strengthen their short-term options and leave open the possibility of a return to their current club later in the window.

www.sunderlandecho.com

 

[Boz]

I share BBTCs sentiments about getting excited over McPake before his arrival is confirmed by the club.

While he was injured for part of his loan spell at Morecambe, wonder why that didn't work out and why they didn't want to extend the deal. Which version of Josh McPake might we be seeing, the one who was probably the best opposing player while at Harrogate last season. or the one who has found this season more challenging? Hopefully the former.

 

[MancunianWhite]

Doyle was top scorer in League Two in a promotion winning side two seasons ago, and scored a lot of goals in Bolton's promotion winning team last season. I am not convinced he needs a great number of chances to score goals, as he is simply a natural finisher: Bolton were not prolific last season and a lot of their victories were by single goal margins. The other strikers we have provide plenty of workrate and energy and are all long term prospects, but we could also do with somebody experienced up front, particularly as Maynard is out for the season.

I don't realistically know of a player we could attract who would be better than Doyle, not that I think he is likely to come here.

He is also a qualified electrician which might come in handy during the winter months at Prenton Park.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

I share BBTCs sentiments about getting excited over McPake before his arrival is confirmed by the club.

While he was injured for part of his loan spell at Morecambe, wonder why that didn't work out and why they didn't want to extend the deal. Which version of Josh McPake might we be seeing, the one who was probably the best opposing player while at Harrogate last season. or the one who has found this season more challenging? Hopefully the former.

In fairness to McPake, he was playing at a higher level at Morecambe, and in a team that is in a rearguard action in a lot of matches, rather than playing expansively. That style probably did no suit him, and I would guess they did not even operate with wingers a lot of the time, which would mean he would not be selected for tactical reasons.

I think if he arrives, it is just crucial we keep him fit.

 

[Ian]

That could just be the boost we need. Fingers crossed!

 

[aldoes mustache]

Lets just wait till we see him in a rovers shirt

 

[Sparky]

Happy birthday to the evergreen Peter Clarke who turns 40 today.

What a signing he has been. I suspect he’ll keep going and may even have his eye on 1,000 career appearances! Although think he’ll still need a few years playing