How best to approach the rest of the season

[Clyde1998]

I feel like with the transfer window we've had we've spent quite a lot of money on extra wages signing on fees and transfer fees such as agent fees.

And we're in all likelihood not going to be promoted. Feel it may have been better to hold the money back and target a better squad assembled well before the start of a season in the summer so that you get the full bang for your money with the 42 games that matter.

How many of these players will still be here game 1 next season? Have we not just used up quite a lot of budget to just have quite a good second half of a season? Why didn't we do this in the summer?

In terms of incoming players, this feels like a much better window than the summer. Whether that was down to the manager; greater experience of what players the club could attain; more money being available; etc. may be worth factoring in. Certainly the two permanent signings are ones I fully expect to be involved regularly next season and both have the potential for resell value.

That said, it does feel like a financial gamble is being made to get into the play-offs this season. The wage bill must've increased quite a bit since Richardson's come in (R Williams; Rinomhota; Keane*; Nyambe*; Roberts; Ward; Young*) and I can't imagine our revenues have increased much this season compared to last for sustainable wages (the increased commercial revenue will be the main driver of any overall increase).

The main benefit of the signings, aside from improving the first team squad, appears to have allowed for a lot of our younger players to go out on loan. This will hopefully benefit us in the longer term, especially once the older players leave the club.

[Elm Park Kid]

I feel like with the transfer window we've had we've spent quite a lot of money on extra wages signing on fees and transfer fees such as agent fees.

And we're in all likelihood not going to be promoted. Feel it may have been better to hold the money back and target a better squad assembled well before the start of a season in the summer so that you get the full bang for your money with the 42 games that matter.

How many of these players will still be here game 1 next season? Have we not just used up quite a lot of budget to just have quite a good second half of a season? Why didn't we do this in the summer?

In terms of incoming players, this feels like a much better window than the summer. Whether that was down to the manager; greater experience of what players the club could attain; more money being available; etc. may be worth factoring in. Certainly the two permanent signings are ones I fully expect to be involved regularly next season and both have the potential for resell value.

That said, it does feel like a financial gamble is being made to get into the play-offs this season. The wage bill must've increased quite a bit since Richardson's come in (R Williams; Rinomhota; Keane*; Nyambe*; Roberts; Ward; Young*) and I can't imagine our revenues have increased much this season compared to last for sustainable wages (the increased commercial revenue will be the main driver of any overall increase).

The main benefit of the signings, aside from improving the first team squad, appears to have allowed for a lot of our younger players to go out on loan. This will hopefully benefit us in the longer term, especially once the older players leave the club.

For once, i'm not that fussed if we're spending a bit recklessly right now. It's only Couhig's money on the line. There aren't any meaningful restrictions on how much you can lose in League One.

[Greatwesternline]

I feel like with the transfer window we've had we've spent quite a lot of money on extra wages signing on fees and transfer fees such as agent fees.

And we're in all likelihood not going to be promoted. Feel it may have been better to hold the money back and target a better squad assembled well before the start of a season in the summer so that you get the full bang for your money with the 42 games that matter.

How many of these players will still be here game 1 next season? Have we not just used up quite a lot of budget to just have quite a good second half of a season? Why didn't we do this in the summer?

In terms of incoming players, this feels like a much better window than the summer. Whether that was down to the manager; greater experience of what players the club could attain; more money being available; etc. may be worth factoring in. Certainly the two permanent signings are ones I fully expect to be involved regularly next season and both have the potential for resell value.

That said, it does feel like a financial gamble is being made to get into the play-offs this season. The wage bill must've increased quite a bit since Richardson's come in (R Williams; Rinomhota; Keane*; Nyambe*; Roberts; Ward; Young*) and I can't imagine our revenues have increased much this season compared to last for sustainable wages (the increased commercial revenue will be the main driver of any overall increase).

The main benefit of the signings, aside from improving the first team squad, appears to have allowed for a lot of our younger players to go out on loan. This will hopefully benefit us in the longer term, especially once the older players leave the club.

For once, i'm not that fussed if we're spending a bit recklessly right now. It's only Couhig's money on the line. There aren't any meaningful restrictions on how much you can lose in League One.

I'd rather it was recklessly spent for a 42 game window that coincides with a full season, rather than going slow in the summer and fast forwarding in January. His coffers are presumably finite, so if he is going to throw some money around make it count when it matters, not a heroic 7th placed finish.

[Millsy]

It'd be cruel of me to resurrect this "sEaSoN iS oVeR" thread, so I won't.

Please ignore this.

[tidus_mi2]

We are 8pts off the play-offs with 2 games in hand, that's hardly insurmountable, especially with a favourable run of games coming up

Not to be a oxf*rd pulling up my own post on page one but...

[traff]

So, was 62 points a decent return from this season and can we better it next time out?

[stealthpapes]

So, was 62 points a decent return from this season and can we better it next time out?

[Hound]

Well I guess this thread is relevant again now so what do we do with 3 games to go?

Think I’d leave out Keane, young, Burns and maybe Doyle and Nyambe if those 2 aren’t likely to sign

Don’t think about brining Marriott back - he should concentrate on next year with the view to making sure his hammy doesn’t go every 10 matches

So Patton back in, Rino to see if he is worth a place next year, couple of the u21s - Duah, Coke Miles Smith, Sackey, Osho maybe on the bench

[Millsy]

Well I guess this thread is finally relevant so what do we do with 3 games to go?

CFY

[traff]

Well I guess this thread is finally relevant so what do we do with 3 games to go?

CFY

Current Fiscal Year?
I was just referring to this season.

[SouthDownsRoyal]

Well I guess this thread is finally relevant so what do we do with 3 games to go?

CFY

Current Fiscal Year?
I was just referring to this season.

Millsy always talking about fiscal years in football, it gets confusing

[tidus_mi2]

It's a weird situation because it seems basically over right now and the way we're playing, I can't see us doing anything but the idiot in me says, it's very reasonable that Stevenage lose their next two games (Bolton away, Lincoln at home) so get 4-6 points against Cardiff and Rovrum, suddenly maybe we're right back in it.

But considering we're playing like absolute shite and capable of losing to pretty much anyone in the division, I can't see it.

Basically it's, head says I'm being an idiot, heart not giving up.

[Broxroyal]

Well I guess this thread is relevant again now so what do we do with 3 games to go?

Think I’d leave out Keane, young, Burns and maybe Doyle and Nyambe if those 2 aren’t likely to sign

Don’t think about brining Marriott back - he should concentrate on next year with the view to making sure his hammy doesn’t go every 10 matches

So Patton back in, Rino to see if he is worth a place next year, couple of the u21s - Duah, Coke Miles Smith, Sackey, Osho maybe on the bench

This. No point in playing the loanees now. Include the youngsters mentioned above, if only on the bench

[tidus_mi2]

Stevenage play Bolton tonight, part of me wants them to win just to end any of this "faint play-off hope"

[stealthpapes]

Stevenage play Bolton tonight, part of me wants them to win just to end any of this "faint play-off hope"

how did that work out for you?

[Extended-Phenotype]

If LR’s strategy was to avoid exciting football because it was too risky, with the season practically over and no risk of relegation, why not take the lane bumpers off and let the team have a proper go at their opponents? I mean, oxf*rd it - let’s see some fresh faces, formations and tactics, give us a bit of entertainment, and not give a flying oxf*rd about results.

[stealthpapes]

Will Keane starting up front??!??

[tidus_mi2]

Stevenage play Bolton tonight, part of me wants them to win just to end any of this "faint play-off hope"

how did that work out for you?

Shit, it's restored a bit of hope when deep down I already know how this ends.

[Clyde1998]

Two games with nothing riding on it now.

Don’t feature anyone who isn’t going to be here next season and maybe experiment a bit.

Maybe start Patton in both games; give Hicks a run from the bench; etc.

Rotherham are down and Blackpool are effectively safe, so wouldn’t have much of an impact on their seasons either.

[tidus_mi2]

Two games with nothing riding on it now.

Don’t feature anyone who isn’t going to be here next season and maybe experiment a bit.

Maybe start Patton in both games; give Hicks a run from the bench; etc.

Rotherham are down and Blackpool are effectively safe, so wouldn’t have much of an impact on their seasons either.

Yep, agreed. Pre-season starts here, keep players like Marriott who have only just come back from injury out and just prepare for next season.

I swear if I see Keane in the 18 for Rotherham I might lose my shit and also agree, send back the loanees who aren't gonna be here next season.