[Benno Spire]

Now that it appears unlikely to see new strikers at the moment it's looks like we may need to rely on Armand and Doyle to score goals.
Tomorrow's friendly against Leeds will give us a clear guide as to what to expect from them this season.
IMO Doyle will do better for us this year and I am not Armands biggest fan in terms of ability but I would like nothing more than to cheer goals from both of these tomorrow and this season
Armand has shown signs of improvement against non league teams but still needs to shine against better opponents
Given our apparent lack of funds I hope these two can score some goals

[Wooden Spoon]

has there been a statement saying as much? ie, no signings?

[Benno Spire]

a kick in the balls, on 25 July 2014 - 08:39 PM, said:

has there been a statement saying as much? ie, no signings?

I hope we make some signings, my comments are based on what we have at the moment.
I have just read what I posted and I can't see where I have said no signings!

[Wooden Spoon]

unlikely to see new strikers? I`d guess a forward is the priority, so I took it as no signings

[ELTON 2020]

a kick in the balls, on 25 July 2014 - 08:54 PM, said:

unlikely to see new strikers? I`d guess a forward is the priority, so I took it as no signings

...was down at the ticket office today and chatting to a few people, They've heard whispers about Craig Davies coming/not coming/having a problem with CFC etc.... I'll believe that when I see it !!

[Norton Blue]

Benno Spire, on 25 July 2014 - 08:13 PM, said:

Now that it appears unlikely to see new strikers at the moment it's looks like we may need to rely on Armand and Doyle to score goals.
Tomorrow's friendly against Leeds will give us a clear guide as to what to expect from them this season.
IMO Doyle will do better for us this year and I am not Armands biggest fan in terms of ability but I would like nothing more than to cheer goals from both of these tomorrow and this season
Armand has shown signs of improvement against non league teams but still needs to shine against better opponents
Given our apparent lack of funds I hope these two can score some goals

Pretty much did that last year with Ricco not being on form.

[60s 70s Spireite]

Elton John 1866, on 25 July 2014 - 09:32 PM, said:

...was down at the ticket office today and chatting to a few people, They've heard whispers about Craig Davies coming/not coming/having a problem with CFC etc.... I'll believe that when I see it !!

A lot of the press reporting last week that Wolves were looking to table a bid of around £400k for Davies.

[Benno Spire]

60s 70s Spireite, on 26 July 2014 - 07:41 AM, said:

A lot of the press reporting last week that Wolves were looking to table a bid of around £400k for Davies.

Davies played and scored for Bolton last night

[Benno Spire]

My opinion on Armand and Doyle today

Doyle
Made some good runs, some great work to create a great chance but tried to place the ball instead of breaking the back of the net. A quieter second half as played out wide

Armand
Made a real difference when he came on and helped create both Morsy goals, looked hungry and Leeds defenders liked him as they kept giving him hugs and trying to get his shirt at corners. My thoughts on Armand have improved after today and I hope he continues to improve.

[Goku]

Armand has had a good pre-season so far, hope he continues this form into the season but can you see it? I'm very doubtful.

Doyle was decent but his finishing... so, so inconsistent and he can't hit a ball with any sort of venom.

[spire619]

Benno Spire, on 26 July 2014 - 05:21 PM, said:

My opinion on Armand and Doyle today

Doyle
Made some good runs, some great work to create a great chance but tried to place the ball instead of breaking the back of the net. A quieter second half as played out wide

Armand
Made a real difference when he came on and helped create both Morsy goals, looked hungry and Leeds defenders liked him as they kept giving him hugs and trying to get his shirt at corners. My thoughts on Armand have improved after today and I hope he continues to improve.

Armand go out on loan. personally i don't think so,the Leeds players hadn't got a clue what to do with him

[azul]

Goku, on 26 July 2014 - 05:47 PM, said:

Armand has had a good pre-season so far, hope he continues this form into the season but can you see it? I'm very doubtful.

Doyle was decent but his finishing... so, so inconsistent and he can't hit a ball with any sort of venom.

I reckon Armand is our big hope this season

I thought Doyle always tries to hit it hard, came off a few times last year. Surely it's the guile that he's missing

This post has been edited by azul: 26 July 2014 - 05:57 PM

[metallilad]

Goku, on 26 July 2014 - 05:47 PM, said:

Armand has had a good pre-season so far, hope he continues this form into the season but can you see it? I'm very doubtful.

Doyle was decent but his finishing... so, so inconsistent and he can't hit a ball with any sort of venom.

Like I kept stating last season. Armand is a decent player, the lack of a reserve team started to affect his play because he wasn't getting regular competitive football. Now he's playing regularly, with a purpose to prove that the decision to try and ship him out on loan was a bad one.
You watch him kick on from this point.

And I don't just mean the opposition players.

[Sabreman]

metallilad, on 26 July 2014 - 06:14 PM, said:

Like I kept stating last season. Armand is a decent player, the lack of a reserve team started to affect his play because he wasn't getting regular competitive football. Now he's playing regularly, with a purpose to prove that the decision to try and ship him out on loan was a bad one.
You watch him kick on from this point.

And I don't just mean the opposition players.

Talk about getting carried away regarding Armand

[Wooden Spoon]

Goku, on 26 July 2014 - 05:47 PM, said:

Doyle was decent but his finishing... so, so inconsistent and he can't hit a ball with any sort of venom.

the one thing that lets him down is his finishing, and will stop him having a career at a higher level. Shame, because his running on and off the ball, are first rate.

[Wooden Spoon]

azul, on 26 July 2014 - 05:54 PM, said:

I reckon Armand is our big hope this season

well lets hope that he does turn out to be the player no one thought he would be - I`ll happily eat humble pie if he does

azul, on 26 July 2014 - 05:54 PM, said:

I thought Doyle always tries to hit it hard, came off a few times last year. Surely it's the guile that he's missing

Agreed - guile and composure in front of goal.

[Sabreman]

a kick in the balls, on 26 July 2014 - 06:22 PM, said:

well lets hope that he does turn out to be the player no one thought he would be - I`ll happily eat humble pie if he does

As will I, however lets no get carried away just yet

[SpireRam]

On what I've seen which is very little

At orient away I would be starting Armand and that's coming from one of his biggest critics.
The fact I'm even saying that at this point is worrying.

We are so so close to being a very good league one side, which again is extremely frustrating.. The depth isn't quite there but with a top striker like Higdon. Wow, I'd back our first XI to take on anyone in this league.

This post has been edited by WhereisBenj: 26 July 2014 - 06:25 PM

[Wooden Spoon]

Sabreman, on 26 July 2014 - 06:24 PM, said:

As will I, however lets no get carried away just yet

indeed - I`m actually hoping Doyle morphs from a copy of Larkin to a copy of Lester

BIG BIG season for our ginger terrier




lets see if Emile Heskey wants to play for us on similar terms to Mcsheffry until Jan

[BlueRover52]

WhereisBenj, on 26 July 2014 - 06:25 PM, said:

On what I've seen which is very little

At orient away I would be starting Armand and that's coming from one of his biggest critics.
The fact I'm even saying that at this point is worrying.

We are so so close to being a very good league one side, which again is extremely frustrating.. The depth isn't quite there but with a top striker like Higdon. Wow, I'd back our first XI to take on anyone in this league.

Think our tactics for the season will be to play with the strongest midfield we can muster and keep things tight.I see Armand,as today,coming off the bench to change things.Good competitive game today and we showed Leeds how to play.What a quiet afternoon Tommy had with just having to deal with pass backs and a couple of pens.