Latest Rumours Transfer Rumours Thread (Potential New Signings)

JAL · Sep 27, 2021

Mad Cyril said:
I wonder if Cox could make a decent midfielder.

Possibly? Sit just behind the front two, he didn't half make a good pass or assist when he got on to the ball, one of the few strikers we've seen in recent years that is actually able to create his own or chances for others.

JAL · Sep 27, 2021

kentblues said:
I agree in the 352 we have the two combative CMs sorted but need that creative spark almost in a 10 role. Bridge could do that (he's been playing wide though for some time, but the mgt team must know he can play central). There was hope Dennis could play there but he has flattered to deceive thus far. Cox actually could be very good in that role (but probably a way off match fitness..but on a low wage as player coach suiting both parties? If so shame it didn't happen in June). Olayinka was made for that role too imho.

Exactly, we're just lacking the depth and quality on the wings, it's why I want ANG to have at least a chance to play when he's back fit, but not sure if Brown is wanting to implement him in when he is.

kentblues · Sep 27, 2021

JAllen said:
Exactly, we're just lacking the depth and quality on the wings, it's why I want ANG to have at least a chance to play when he's back fit, but not sure if Brown is wanting to implement him in when he is.

The "challenge" is in a 352 you need wingbacks (so good going forward but the engine and discipline to do the defensive work). Unfortunately that where the like of ANG and other exotic brews leave much to be desired. Much depends on what our preferred formation is longer term. Not sure we know the answer to that and it certain dictates where we need to strengthen.

Tommy2holes · Sep 27, 2021

Loan Shark Linda said:
One down one more to go lol

Seriously. Is this another former player?

Tbf I actually think Cox would be a decent signing as a midfielder who can attack.

Barry.C · Sep 27, 2021

I enjoyed Cox when he first came to us and was one of Phils better signings in 2016, As the years rolled by so did Cox. I thought he became lazy and disinterested and according to a significant number of comments , was very disruptive and a cause of much dressing room disharmony.

As he heads towards 35 and having just made 12 appearances for Western Sydney Washouts, sounds like just up our dead end street

Yorkshire Blue · Sep 27, 2021

Stop it with the Cox talk. The last thing we need is another player with no pace dropping into the least dynamic midfield in the National League.

Barry.C · Sep 27, 2021

Come off it YB, just think a couple more and we could field eleven over 30s, and I dont think thats ever been achieved in professional football, A great stat for quizzers and Wiki fiends and we could go DOWN in History

Yorkshire Blue said:
Stop it with the Cox talk. The last thing we need is another player with no pace dropping into the least dynamic midfield in the National League.

JAL · Sep 27, 2021

kentblues said:
The "challenge" is in a 352 you need wingbacks (so good going forward but the engine and discipline to do the defensive work). Unfortunately that where the like of ANG and other exotic brews leave much to be desired. Much depends on what our preferred formation is longer term. Not sure we know the answer to that and it certain dictates where we need to strengthen.

I 100% agree, I'm off the basis that we stop using 3-5-2, since we're in the National League, where that kind of formation shouldn't be used and doesn't work.

ANG would retrospectively be a good fit on the wing to be able to move Bridge central as he seems like the only one capable of getting a ball into the box.

JAL · Sep 27, 2021

Yorkshire Blue said:
Stop it with the Cox talk. The last thing we need is another player with no pace dropping into the least dynamic midfield in the National League.

Unfortunately, this is where we are at.

Tampa Blue · Sep 27, 2021

Yorkshire Blue said:
Stop it with the Cox talk. The last thing we need is another player with no pace dropping into the least dynamic midfield in the National League.

Cox sounds like a fitter, less injury prone and younger option for the Holmes role that PB was after.

I think with his brain in behind a front two then he would be a decent player at this level unless his legs have gone.

Smiffy · Sep 27, 2021

Cox now has his A License. So I could well believe a player/coach role might be offered to him.

southendkid · Sep 27, 2021

I could have sworn we played Cox as an attacking midfielder at points in his last spell with us and people didn't like it.

kentblues · Sep 27, 2021

So looks like Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka from Sunderland on loan is a real possibility. Current Sweden U21 international, 8 appearances in L1 for Sunderland, regular u23s Prem 2, NL experience during 10 game loan spell with Torquay.

Looking forward to hearing all the reasons why this would be an appalling signing.

Tampa Blue · Sep 27, 2021

kentblues said:
Looking forward to hearing all the reasons why this would be an appalling signing.

The shirts aren't big enough to screen print his name on them!

Supa Shrimpa · Sep 27, 2021

kentblues said:
So looks like Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka from Sunderland on loan is a real possibility. Current Sweden U21 international, 8 appearances in L1 for Sunderland, regular u23s Prem 2, NL experience during 10 game loan spell with Torquay.

Looking forward to hearing all the reasons why this would be an appalling signing.

because we probably can't afford him ?

Smiffy · Sep 27, 2021

kentblues said:
So looks like Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka from Sunderland on loan is a real possibility. Current Sweden U21 international, 8 appearances in L1 for Sunderland, regular u23s Prem 2, NL experience during 10 game loan spell with Torquay.

Looking forward to hearing all the reasons why this would be an appalling signing.

He didn't score a goal for Torquay in 10 appearances? Am I on the right lines?