Gone Elsewhere Chuba Akpom

[MayorOJC]

I'm just glad Southampton aren't getting him. The Archer and Akpom combo murdered us.

 

[robbiez666]

I'm just glad Southampton aren't getting him. The Archer and Akpom combo murdered us.

They already have far too many goals upfront!

 

[MayorOJC]

They already have far too many goals upfront!

I know. We're fighting over getting Mcburnie as 2nd choice while they have Ross Stewart as 4th.

 

[robbiez666]

I know. We're fighting over getting Mcburnie as 2nd choice while they have Ross Stewart as 4th.

Aside from a keeper, they've got a really impressive squad. Hard to imagine they'll not go back up with a half decent manager.

 

[wizadry]

Aside from a keeper, they've got a really impressive squad. Hard to imagine they'll not go back up with a half decent manager.

I don’t necessarily disagree r666, but it’s hard to get that winning mentality back, it won’t just turn around with a flick of a switch, they’ll need the right management and tactics just like you say and the personnel to carry out those instructions after a disastrous season, not all the players are still there obviously but they’ll still be feeling it as a club, it’s now how they react. The Championship is a very tough league to get out of.

 

[MayorOJC]

I don’t necessarily disagree r666, but it’s hard to get that winning mentality back, it won’t just turn around with a flick of a switch, they’ll need the right management and tactics just like you say and the personnel to carry out those instructions after a disastrous season, not all the players are still there obviously but they’ll still be feeling it as a club, it’s now how they react. The Championship is a very tough league to get out of.

I think they'll be fine. A lot of their key players were out on loan elsewhere (Charles, Edwards, etc.) and they have one of the best coaches in the league in Still. Fully expect them to get top 2 - their squad is miles ahead of ours.

 

[wizadry]

I think they'll be fine. A lot of their key players were out on loan elsewhere (Charles, Edwards, etc.) and they have one of the best coaches in the league in Still. Fully expect them to get top 2 - their squad is miles ahead of ours.

We’ll see how both teams get on in time MOJC, I don’t think we’ll be as far behind Southampton as some are suggesting.

 

[robbiez666]

I don’t necessarily disagree r666, but it’s hard to get that winning mentality back, it won’t just turn around with a flick of a switch, they’ll need the right management and tactics just like you say and the personnel to carry out those instructions after a disastrous season, not all the players are still there obviously but they’ll still be feeling it as a club, it’s now how they react. The Championship is a very tough league to get out of.

I think when they scoring they'll be as dominant as last time they went up. They have a fair few questionable foreign players but a really solid base of domestic players as well. They're just light-years ahead of most other teams.

 

[Blade56]

I don’t necessarily disagree r666, but it’s hard to get that winning mentality back, it won’t just turn around with a flick of a switch, they’ll need the right management and tactics just like you say and the personnel to carry out those instructions after a disastrous season, not all the players are still there obviously but they’ll still be feeling it as a club, it’s now how they react. The Championship is a very tough league to get out of.

We managed it after a horrendous pounding in the PL we soon found our winning ways in the Championship. Just more evidence that that GAP really has grown beyond bridging given the current spending allowances.

 

[wizadry]

We managed it after a horrendous pounding in the PL we soon found our winning ways in the Championship. Just more evidence that that GAP really has grown beyond bridging given the current spending allowances.

I’m not saying it can’t be done B56, I’m saying it doesn’t happen overnight or without hard work, Saints have a long way to go before they “walk” the league.

 

[chesblade]

In talks with Ipswich too

 

[Bladesman]

 

[designedbyross]

£6m reported fee, bargain these days

 

[CharnockBlade]

Obligation activated at Ipswich, barely featured. Can see Wilder being all over it on loan next year

 

[chesblade]

Think it's strange Ipswich have signed him and Kipre. They should know what is needed to stay up there and neither of these fit

 

[jt64]

Think it's strange Ipswich have signed him and Kipre. They should know what is needed to stay up there and neither of these fit

At least with this guy, they didn't really have a choice in the matter

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Obligation activated at Ipswich, barely featured. Can see Wilder being all over it on loan next year

Wasn't it hecky who wanted him

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Akpom seems to be one who picks and chooses when to toss it off and when to try, or maybe when to take or not take his special vitamin supplements or something

 

[Booker4]

Might be wrong but fairly sure that Wilder had Akpom at Boro but barely played him?

 

[Colombia Blade]

Think it was an obligation to buy if Ipswich were promoted, rather than them choosing to make his loan permanent

 

[Hallamboy87]

Simms or Akpom? I would 100% take Simms on a permanent! His minutes to goal ratio is outstanding in a Coventry team that have scored a few goals. Akpom was a 1 season wonder!