Wigan 1 - Sheffield United 0

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

Even if this is true, there's a difference between we *could* do with a better player in any given position and we *should* allocate a significant proportion of our limited resources to that position.

We can improve in every position but imo there are much higher priorities.

For me far and away the best way to improve the keeper is to support him as fans and as a club To be fair to Clough he's done that.

If anything, Howard takes too much blame. At least twice in the run in he's "held his hands up" and apologised for a goal that I'm not.totally convinced was his fault. That comes across to me as a worrying lack of self-confidence.

We can improve the keeper without spending any money.

WHF . A good goalkeeper doesn't become bad over night . Get him some top notch treatment for the back injury and a solid consistent back four , and Howard will be back to his best .

The lack of self confidence will be dealt with , in dealing with the above.

Clough , and i would say the majority of fans , know how good a goalkeeper Howard is .

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[Blade56]

We would play him at CH or sell him to Donny after a fall out

 

[Kenilworth]

It's easy to look crap as a keeper when you don't have a proper centre back pairing in front of you

 

[robbiez666]

Signing Morgan from Rotherham. Another solid signing for them.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33111139

 

[Aston max]

We seem to have a complete downer on our keeper's you have to remember they have had no protection from proper centre halves this last season let's see how they perform with the confidence that comes with good defender's in front (assuming Nigel signs some )

 

[Bladesway]

"I'm delighted Richard has agreed to join us. He was definitely one of the best keepers in League One last season,"

Doing a Wolves. Sign the division's best players, win the league and leave the sidewards moving 5th year losers behind.

Fuck me, he's been in just over a week and Adkins is already missing out on the best talent. Get the useless fucker out.

 

[Barney]

Signing Morgan from Rotherham. Another solid signing for them.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33111139

They're doing it properly IMO and will be rewarded for it at the end of the season.

 

[Barney]

Fuck me, he's been in just over a week and Adkins is already missing out on the best talent. Get the useless fucker out.

He posted that before Clough was sacked.

 

[Fulwood Blade]

, dont get this thread at all
he let in 1 more than howard

The thread is mischievous for a reason - just move on to another.

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[Rodders]

Not really. What will Wigan be paying him, given they have parachute payments and great uncle Dave?

Don't forget NI contributions.

 

[Lord Bos of Eckington.]

the 3 relegated from the championship last season Barnsley Doncaster and Yeovil didnt set league one on fire finishing 11th 14th and 24th
and you could argue the 3 thats come down this time arent as good

Been in London today and got talking to a Millwall fan . Said the talk is they fancy us blades . Didn't ask him if he meant for a scrap or promotion.

Wigan may well be buying early , but i still fancy Adkins to pull the rabbit out of the hat , with a couple of top signings . Also i think he will use the loan system , to provide that extra edge . The bloke knows what we need and must be working hard in the background to sort it . Quietly optimistic and confident , we will get the blend right .

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[metalblade]

Still 3 impressive signings for Wigan before we have even begun to think about it Lets hope Adkins can pull a rabbit out of the hat.

 

[Davie Blade]

No Brayford til the new year
Baxter on a ban until Christmas
Wallace still has grommets in his ears and legs
Howard's got a bad back - does that really clear up?
Done may not be fit for the new season either
Higdon - is he still breathing?
Scougs hardly played last and screwed a hammy penultimate game.
McEvely signed for another year

That's 8 doubts already.

If Nigel doesn't strengthen the centre back situation as a priority (and I'm not taking Shaun Barker) add a strong centre mid who can run all day and head the ball and tackle and pass it and if he doesn't get in another CF (would prefer Davies to COG) in time for a good pre season then nothing will have been learned from this one just gone.

However, I have every confidence he'll sort it and we will steam roller this division next season. I think

Maybe

We'll see.......

It might happen

Oh and the size of the squad means all the money has been about spent without a bottomless pit of the Prince.

Has a manager ever left us in as good a position?

 

[robbiez666]

My original thread was meant to point out that I think Wigan will be the ones to beat this season. They've made 3 great signings so far. I don't expect us to start signing for a few weeks yet, which is perfectly understandable.