Use of the loan market.

[Plymouth Gull]

Looks like Lingy will be looking for a replacement or two for some of our injured players. I would imagine it'll be 2 or 3 players, with my guesses being a CM, Winger and possibly another striker (probably a youngster from a Championship club or something).

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[Richinns]

Looks like Lingy will be looking for a replacement or two for some of our injured players. I would imagine it'll be 2 or 3 players, with my guesses being a CM, Winger and possibly another striker (probably a youngster from a Championship club or something).

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We need a couple. Do not like using Morris and Jarvis on the wing. With Howe this offers no pace threat what-so-ever.

[CP Gull]

I wonder whether Lingy might make a move for Jake Robinson who has been completely frozen out by Boothroyd at Northampton after annoying him with one of his "tweets". It seems certain that his time is up at NTFC but I would imagine he is on very good money and with a year still left on his contract a move away would suit all parties but I somehow doubt a permanent move unless Jake is prepared to take what would amount to a pretty hefty drop in wages I would think. Perhaps a loan move until January might suit everyone though?

[Richinns]

I wonder whether Lingy might make a move for Jake Robinson who has been completely frozen out by Boothroyd at Northampton after annoying him with one of his "tweets". It seems certain that his time is up at NTFC but I would imagine he is on very good money and with a year still left on his contract a move away would suit all parties but I somehow doubt a permanent move unless Jake is prepared to take what would amount to a pretty hefty drop in wages I would think. Perhaps a loan move until January might suit everyone though?

Would be happy with this - thought Jake offered something and has pace which is what we miss on one side without Macklin or Stevens fit. Also has a goal or two in him. Incidentally - what was his tweet which p1ssed Boothroyd off about?

[ROADRUNNER]

would like to see jake back, skillful player with bags of pace. also could use thompson for the short term, give the lad a chance to see what he can do

[CP Gull]

Would be happy with this - thought Jake offered something and has pace which is what we miss on one side without Macklin or Stevens fit. Also has a goal or two in him. Incidentally - what was his tweet which p1ssed Boothroyd off about?

Just frustration on the part of JR at not being involved in the first team matchday squad after what appears to have been a pretty decent pre season for him (four goals scored) .... all explained here:

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[Richinns]

"I understand all players want to play and if they want to go somewhere else then that’s fine but somebody’s got to want them".

Sounds very much like he wants to offload him - and the fact he is saying somebody has got to want them indicates this was way before this incident. Would be happy for him to return and seems to get on well with guys already here so should not distract from the team spirit.

[ferrarilover]

Follow NTFC forum and you'll see that their club is a complete shambles. Each manager they have attempts to stamp his mark and authority by doing away with every single aspect of the club which was the making of his predecessor. Players, methods, contracts, everything. That's fine if you have 1 manager every 10 years. However, Northampton have had two managers a year for the last 3 years (or whatever) which has caused absolute havoc at the club. This is what happens when you go for big time Charlie managers that are miles beyond this division. It's like entering an F1 car into the rally of Sweden, sounds like a great idea, having 3 times the power of all your rivals, but simply not being set up to deal with the rigours of WRC will mean you come last. It's horses for courses.

Yes, please, we'll have JR back on two conditions. Firstly, he can whistle for his two grand a week (a pretty accurate guess, I'll wager) and secondly, that whichever fat bint at the club bollocksed up his registration last time is allowed nowhere near the fax machine.

Matt.

[MidDevon]

JR takes, how shall we put it, a certain type of person to manager.
He certainly has the ability on the pitch but also carries a reputation....if he is going to upset what appears to be a happy dressing room then there is no way we should bring him in.

[AlexGulls]

JR takes, how shall we put it, a certain type of person to manager.
He certainly has the ability on the pitch but also carries a reputation....if he is going to upset what appears to be a happy dressing room then there is no way we should bring him in.

He didnt upset the dressing room last time. And if anyone can get the best out of someone its Ling...Just look at Macklin for example. And Robinson enjoyed it down here last time so could be interested in coming back.

[MidDevon]

I am not saying he did, altough certain individuals were put out when he came in (which I know is no surprise in the crazy world of loanees....imagine staying on the bench and seeing a player take a position you feel you could fill yourself) but it is well known that he DID upset the dressing rooms at Shrewsbury, Northampton and Aldershot.

I am sure the Torquay management team handled him well at the time, but that does not mean the present team will necessarily want him.

[Aussie]

Yes, please, we'll have JR back on two conditions. Firstly, he can whistle for his two grand a week (a pretty accurate guess, I'll wager) and secondly, that whichever fat bint at the club bollocksed up his registration last time is allowed nowhere near the fax machine.

Matt.[/quote]
Say that to her face keyboard warrior! Also your not funny just a complete dick!

[nicktufc]

Jake got on well with the majority of the squad, but this may not matter anyway. He had a trial under Lingy last January, which didn't end up in a loan offer, so you would assume he's not a player that interests our management.

[Jeff]

Jake got on well with the majority of the squad, but this may not matter anyway. He had a trial under Lingy last January, which didn't end up in a loan offer, so you would assume he's not a player that interests our management.

Is that fact, that he had a trial with us? I know it was talked about on here, but it was never really obvious whether it was an "I wish...." scenario or reality.

[ferrarilover]

Yes, please, we'll have JR back on two conditions. Firstly, he can whistle for his two grand a week (a pretty accurate guess, I'll wager) and secondly, that whichever fat bint at the club bollocksed up his registration last time is allowed nowhere near the fax machine.

Matt.

Say that to her face keyboard warrior! Also your not funny just a complete dick![/quote]

I'll be there Saturday, I'd be delighted to say it to her face, please arrange the introductions.

Matt.