Duncan Watmore

the EFL really haven't done us much favours, the 2 signings we make will cover Valery and Fusire's absence in January 

4 hours ago, gypsyowl said:

 

As it stands we can only sign 1 more player as to cover Valery and Fusire who will be away in January with AFCON

 

I knew Watmore was training and think he's more likely to sign, Redmond has been training at a few clubs so we may be doing him a favour 

Don't really see what Watmore offers, we already have mediocre strikers. He's the same age as Lowe but with an inferior goalscoring record.  Redmond would at least give us something different on the pitch - although if we can only sign one more player at the moment I really think central midfield is the priority. 

1 minute ago, alanharper said:

 

Don't really see what Watmore offers, we already have mediocre strikers. He's the same age as Lowe but with an inferior goalscoring record.  Redmond would at least give us something different on the pitch - although if we can only sign one more player at the moment I really think central midfield is the priority. 

I agree. Unless we're keeping both players close and trying to negotiate with the EFL to allow us to sign more players

But if we can only sign 2, a centre back and central midfielder is key

3 hours ago, Mick70 said:

If cooper and watmore are both fit they’ll be decent signings for next season in league one? Redmonds fitness too much of an issue for me 

No no no double no

Signing players well over 30 needs to stop 

12 minutes ago, Luke said:

No no no double no

 

Signing players well over 30 needs to stop 

 

 

I tend to agree but we are in exceptional times and are very limited to who we can sign .....don't have a problem if it's a contract to the end of the season but if it for next season as well then it's a no from me as well .

19 minutes ago, Luke said:

No no no double no

 

Signing players well over 30 needs to stop 

 

 

Remember league one? The battle every week? Every team will be out to put one over us because we will be the biggest in that league? We will need players who have been there and done it, mixed with youngsters who are hungry! Getting the mix right is always hard 

22 minutes ago, Luke said:

No no no double no

 

Signing players well over 30 needs to stop 

 

 

So who would you suggest ?

7 minutes ago, torryowl said:

I tend to agree but we are in exceptional times and are very limited to who we can sign .....don't have a problem if it's a contract to the end of the season but if it for next season as well then it's a no from me as well .

So if cooper comes in does well we still get rid and start again …in the league below? I’d agree if we stayed up totally 

2 minutes ago, Mick70 said:

So if cooper comes in does well we still get rid and start again …in the league below? I’d agree if we stayed up totally 

No if he does well then give him a new deal but giving more than short contracts to players well  into there 30s  isn't the way to go......

Anyone moaning really doesn't understand why these signings are being made and, in the circumstances, either Watmore or Redmond are still better quality than Jamal Lowe or Ike Ugbo. 

However, these signings aren't being made to improve the squad/quality of play etc (if that happens then bonus)

They're signings that are being sanctioned, and are needed, because we desperately need bodies. We need to give players a rest. The squad needs rotational options urgently before AFCON & the christmas period starts. 

We're not out of the woods as a club. These are beggars can't be choosers times. 

Chuffed with Liam Cooper as a signing. If I got to choose, I'd prefer Redmond over Watmore. But tbh I'm hoping Watmore hangs on for the takeover and we can get him in also as I've always felt he's a handy forward.

I mean who in their right mind would have signed Ronaldo and Messi when they turned 30. Over the hill looking for a last pay check

BB shouldn't have been offered contracts basing it on that theory ?

I’m sure we’re under some sort of max per week aswell? Not sure who else we can sign atm

20 minutes ago, FlyingOwl said:

Anyone moaning really doesn't understand why these signings are being made and, in the circumstances, either Watmore or Redmond are still better quality than Jamal Lowe or Ike Ugbo. 

 

However, these signings aren't being made to improve the squad/quality of play etc (if that happens then bonus)

They're signings that are being sanctioned, and are needed, because we desperately need bodies. We need to give players a rest. The squad needs rotational options urgently before AFCON & the christmas period starts. 

 

We're not out of the woods as a club. These are beggars can't be choosers times. 

 

Chuffed with Liam Cooper as a signing. If I got to choose, I'd prefer Redmond over Watmore. But tbh I'm hoping Watmore hangs on for the takeover and we can get him in also as I've always felt he's a handy forward.

Out of interest, what makes you certain that Watmore is any better than Lowe right now? Especially when he hasn't played any senior football for 9 months. They're the same age, had similar career paths, and Lowe has 44 goals in 225 career Championship appearances, Watmore 33 in 174. 

Just now, alanharper said:

 

Out of interest, what makes you certain that Watmore is any better than Lowe right now? Especially when he hasn't played any senior football for 9 months. They're the same age, had similar career paths, and Lowe has 44 goals in 225 career Championship appearances, Watmore 33 in 174. 

Wasn't a slight at Lowe. He's done a good job in horrible circumstances. 

I just genuinely, from when I've watched either player, think Watmore is someone who offers more. 

But again, I think Redmond is who I'd go for as he's entirely different a sort of player altogether.