New Striker?

[lesgeo]

Passing mention on Humberside.
Very good but dominant CM the greater priority.

[lesgeo]

Dominant CM remains the greater priority.

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inspector

[inspector]

We lost the high level footballing brain when Butters left – and he was not replaced.

[64]

When he left for league or premier league football?

[Northumbiron]

lesgeo wrote:

Dominant CM remains the greater priority.

And I think we need a left-winger. So that’s three so far on the Christmas list.

[inspector]

No. He was certainly our best player last seasons. How many accolades did he receive?
It’s a shame he didn’t stay.

[cassidystash]

Recent results suggest that a change in priorities might be needed, maybe a couple of defenders that can defend?

[Ironawe]

Whatever your thoughts on Butterfield he contributed an awful lot. I would’ve liked Butterfield and Butler. Butler on his own is now hard to justify for me personally. A player coach/assistant in Butterfield would’ve added some good experience in the front positions.

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Iron414, inspector

[lesgeo]

What contribution is Schofield making?

[lesgeo]

It has been clear for 6 – 8 weeks that something is badly wrong.
Why the mega delays in addressing critical issues?
If it’s right to act now – and of course, we don’t yet know that it is – what has changed?

[Iron-awe]

Northumbiron wrote:

lesgeo wrote:

Dominant CM remains the greater priority.

And I think we need a left-winger. So that’s three so far on the Christmas list.

If we sign a striker and change the shape we could play Carlton on the wing where he was so successful last season for Chorley.

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Just Iron, lesgeo

[lesgeo]

AB: Two attack-minded players.
First appears to be coming in on Monday.
Second still in the decision-making process – a probable?

Where is the CM??

Some players going out on loan.

[mistertonmick]

To me our form dipped when they got new contracts

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inspector

[inspector]

I agree that Butters should have stayed for his experience and his brain.

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Iron414

[lesgeo]

My spies are also suggesting Luke Williams.

[ironking]

lesgeo wrote:

What contribution is Schofield making?

Schofields contribution can easily be measured, last season Port Vale were relegated from League 1, this year they are top of League 2.

Luke Williams would be a desperate signing by a desperate manager.

[Iron-awe]

lesgeo wrote:

My spies are also suggesting Luke Williams.

What’s the logic in signing a former player whose career has been blighted with reoccurring injury, haven’t we been down that road enough in the past?

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lesgeo, ironking

[WonderGoals]

Iron-awe wrote:

If we sign a striker and change the shape we could play Carlton on the wing where he was so successful last season for Chorley.

Carlton scored those goals last season as a part of a front 3. Butler could field that formation now, Roberts and Carlton either side of Whitehall, but chooses not to.

Clunan Beestin and Brogan in midfield with a flat back 4. Butler has the players to play it, but won’t. I don’t see what signing more players is going to do personally.

The problem in my opinion is Butler and his fascination with playing this stupid formation.

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iron64

[billpuntonsghost]

Hey Les,it was my exclusive!

[Deereyme66]

Always knew you were really Richard Dearlove, Les ;)

[lesgeo]

Apologies, Bill.

[Deereyme66]

Iron-awe wrote:

lesgeo wrote:

My spies are also suggesting Luke Williams.

What’s the logic in signing a former player whose career has been blighted with reoccurring injury, haven’t we been down that road enough in the past?

Doesn’t look to have been injured much the last few years playing in Iceland. Captain now too

[cassidystash]

Deereyme66 wrote:

Iron-awe wrote:

lesgeo wrote:

My spies are also suggesting Luke Williams.

What’s the logic in signing a former player whose career has been blighted with reoccurring injury, haven’t we been down that road enough in the past?

Doesn’t look to have been injured much the last few years playing in Iceland. Captain now too

Wiki would suggest otherwise:-
2015–2018 Scunthorpe United 37 (5)
2017 → Northampton Town (loan) 8 (0)
2018–2021 Hartlepool United 11 (0)
2021–2022 Gateshead 1 (1)
2022– Víkingur 31 (12)

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Iron414

[Deereyme66]

Is that up to date I wonder?

[Iron414]

Ironawe wrote:

Whatever your thoughts on Butterfield he contributed an awful lot. I would’ve liked Butterfield and Butler. Butler on his own is now hard to justify for me personally. A player coach/assistant in Butterfield would’ve added some good experience in the front positions.

Certainly would have provided some balance on the management team to have someone more attack minded sharing ideas and thoughts.

[ironfromafar]

the term for this signing if it is Luke Williams is … PANIC BUYING.. AB and LT should both be out the door instead of allowing them to waste anymore money on duffers.

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Iron414

[Iron414]

Agree, a desperate signing by the desperate dynamic duo.

[CMC]

Luke Williams, to add to Calum Roberts, Alfie Beestin and Will Evans?

Christ the night…

[ironfromafar]

Now Roberts seems fit at the moment .. Jason Law must be pushing for the top ov the crocks player of the year surely ..

[Square Ball Bullimore]

A lot to agree with on this thread. Think we only need a couple of elder statesman in the spine. The rest should be young, hungry and fit to go. Bolstered by young loan signings a bit like the Buxton lad !

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