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Post by fortissimo on Jul 2, 2024 15:38:06 GMT
I find it very hard to get enthused by the new season, in fact, I regret buying the season ticket
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Post by inah on Jul 2, 2024 16:28:07 GMT
Let's forget about the two loans signing for a moment,we were always going to make loan signing, it's actually good we got these loans in so early.
What my biggest issue is that we would have identified players coming out of contract (Bakinson, Payne, ETC) and started this process well before the season ended, so what's gone so wrong because it still doesn't sound like anything is even close?
I get there are big clubs in League One but that hasn't stopped smaller clubs than us making big signings,Kemp at Stevenage and Lavery at Cambridge come to mind.
Lots of people saying there's no reason to panic but the better free agents have already been snapped up by teams lower than us.
I'm glad we have a decent manager because otherwise I would be extremely worried.
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Post by kbola on Jul 2, 2024 16:33:57 GMT
I find it very hard to get enthused by the new season, in fact, I regret buying the season ticket Nurse, nurse, quick we need a plastic mattress immediately!💦💦 |
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Post by watfordo on Jul 2, 2024 17:39:01 GMT
I find it very hard to get enthused by the new season, in fact, I regret buying the season ticket Nurse, nurse, quick we need a plastic mattress immediately!💦💦 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by fortissimo on Jul 2, 2024 18:15:50 GMT
When you read about the Mickey Mouse teams around us making decent signings and we celebrate signing Polly Perkins on loan as if we've won the Lottery, even you guys must see that something is drastically wrong ?
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Post by dohnut on Jul 2, 2024 19:54:44 GMT
Let's forget about the two loans signing for a moment,we were always going to make loan signing, it's actually good we got these loans in so early. What my biggest issue is that we would have identified players coming out of contract (Bakinson, Payne, ETC) and started this process well before the season ended, so what's gone so wrong because it still doesn't sound like anything is even close? I get there are big clubs in League One but that hasn't stopped smaller clubs than us making big signings,Kemp at Stevenage and Lavery at Cambridge come to mind. Lots of people saying there's no reason to panic but the better free agents have already been snapped up by teams lower than us. I'm glad we have a decent manager because otherwise I would be extremely worried. I really get what you are saying. Clubs in our sort of area are making some decent signings which sort of knocks the “waiting for what’s left after the big boys take their pick” stuff. I can only assume that either those available are not to our liking, other clubs are better/quicker at getting deals done or we believe that by waiting then even better options will be available and those other clubs will rue jumping in too early. Time will tell. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2024 22:01:12 GMT
I get there are big clubs in League One but that hasn't stopped smaller clubs than us making big signings,Kemp at Stevenage and Lavery at Cambridge come to mind. It's an absolute disgrace that Ling didn't snap up 5-goal-a-season striker Shayne Lavery. |
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Post by inah on Jul 2, 2024 22:38:36 GMT
I get there are big clubs in League One but that hasn't stopped smaller clubs than us making big signings,Kemp at Stevenage and Lavery at Cambridge come to mind. It's an absolute disgrace that Ling didn't snap up 5-goal-a-season striker Shayne Lavery. 6 goals in 16 starts, 31 games including sub appearances,not a bad return considering he didn't fit Blackpools system, just take a look a Cambridges club announcement and you will see how much Blackpool fans think of him as a player, just seems to be a little unlucky with injuries. |
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Post by inah on Jul 2, 2024 22:42:39 GMT
It's an absolute disgrace that Ling didn't snap up 5-goal-a-season striker Shayne Lavery. 6 goals in 16 starts, 28 games including sub appearances,not a bad return considering he didn't fit Blackpools system, just take a look a Cambridges club announcement and you will see how much Blackpool fans think of him as a player, just seems to be a little unlucky with injuries. Also had a better MPG ratio than Ruel. |
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Post by Nick312 on Jul 2, 2024 22:47:38 GMT
The squad we've got is pretty good. All those players who were injured most of last season are back. The only decent miss is el Miz. We sign a keeper and we're good to go. As always, I agree with kbola.
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Post by Fisch on Jul 2, 2024 22:49:32 GMT
.... All those players who were injured most of last season are back.... Not Theo |
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Post by Nick312 on Jul 2, 2024 22:51:50 GMT
.... All those players who were injured most of last season are back.... Not Theo Sorry, not him. He'll be well rested when he returns next spring, aiding our mid-table finish. |
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Post by dohnut on Jul 2, 2024 23:05:49 GMT
The squad we've got is pretty good. All those players who were injured most of last season are back. The only decent miss is el Miz. We sign a keeper and we're good to go. As always, I agree with kbola. If RW says he wants 4/6 players, that’s after the 2 loans, that’s good enough for me. I make him spot on. We need depth. The only strong area are the 4 at CB |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2024 8:16:10 GMT
It's an absolute disgrace that Ling didn't snap up 5-goal-a-season striker Shayne Lavery. 6 goals in 16 starts, 31 games including sub appearances,not a bad return considering he didn't fit Blackpools system, just take a look a Cambridges club announcement and you will see how much Blackpool fans think of him as a player, just seems to be a little unlucky with injuries. A goal every 290 mins at this level. And always injured you say? Not sold, sorry. |
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Post by dohnut on Jul 3, 2024 9:55:31 GMT
6 goals in 16 starts, 31 games including sub appearances,not a bad return considering he didn't fit Blackpools system, just take a look a Cambridges club announcement and you will see how much Blackpool fans think of him as a player, just seems to be a little unlucky with injuries. A goal every 290 mins at this level. And always injured you say? Not sold, sorry. Always injured. Just right for us! |
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Post by redshank on Jul 3, 2024 10:01:29 GMT
I find it very hard to get enthused by the new season, in fact, I regret buying the season ticket Feel sure the club will refund your money,sometimes I wonder why you bother,give up the O's and support a club that does not have loan players. I realised with great frustration I couldn't pay for my crustacean. |
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Post by MungO on Jul 3, 2024 11:30:34 GMT
Nothing has gone 'wrong' with our transfer window so far.
Yes we identify players, but that doesn't mean we can sign them. Maybe 10 or 20 other clubs have identified them too. And that's because they're good players.
And because they're good players, they'll get good offers, and because they get offers the players will weigh it all up and ultimately make the decision what is right for them. Be it money, location, ethos, trajectory, management style, etc.
As fans we also have to realise where Orient are in the pecking order too.
If you break the league down into 4 sections of 6 teams, we're probably in the 3rd section in terms size, prestige, and likely budget too.
When the top half of the league have done their business we'll be there to attract what is left.
And then the rest of league one after us, then league two.
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Post by mrb on Jul 3, 2024 11:31:50 GMT
A goal every 290 mins at this level. And always injured you say? Not sold, sorry. Always injured. Just right for us! 😂 |
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Post by redshank on Jul 3, 2024 12:15:36 GMT
Always been known as a club that fights above their weight.We are trying
very hard to be on the upward climb and it ain't easy.
We happy few,we band of brothers.
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Post by MungO on Jul 3, 2024 12:30:50 GMT
Now I'm not saying we're not paying market rate or that Nigel and the board have to put in more at all. I believe it is more that other clubs are being reckless rather than us not being sensible. Long may this continue. I like where we are in the scheme of things.
But what we need to trade on, and it's been mentioned plenty of times before l, and I think we're doing a fantastic job of it, is the facts that:
Generally speaking our signings get better each year
We have a really good coach and coaching team
We have a stable board
You get paid when you expect to be paid and what you expect to be paid
We're on an upwards trajectory
Players have a career path if they fit the ethos
We're a family club. A collective club.
We have turned players careers around (El-Miz wasn't up to much at Accrington), Ruel, Hector, Theo, Smyth
Our coaches are valued, bright, and also have a career path
We're in a fantastic location in London (despite what the naysayers say about London in general and Leyton) to attract players and fans
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