: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:52 pm  

League Two Telegraph Fantasy Football super league now setup. Go here to set up your team if you haven't already. League name: RLFANS Password: RLFANS

League Two Telegraph Fantasy Football super league now setup. Go here to set up your team if you haven't already. League name: RLFANS Password: RLFANS

: Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:05 pm  

I cant enter because im already in a private league, well annoying.

: Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:43 pm  

RB wrote:

Looks like League Two relegation is already settled with Rotherham now getting a 17 point deduction aswell as Luton, and it looks like Bournemouth will aswell.

At least I wont have to sweat over Grimsby then.

: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:31 pm  

Gillingham release Delroy Facey

: Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:07 pm  

94#Dennis_the_menace_Maxw wrote:

Gillingham release Delroy Facey

And he joins Notts County, in time to score against us no doubt.

: Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:24 pm  

GCM1980 wrote:

And he joins Notts County, in time to score against us no doubt.

Yep, goal head start for them on Saturday now.

Looking forward to the new season, I don't see us walking away with the league like some of our supporters seem to - I'd argue that our first XI is probably the strongest (on paper) in the league, but I do worry about the lack of depth in a few positions, and the age of our squad meaning injuries are likely and this squad depth may have to be tested.

I think Paul McLaren will be the key man, I can't think of a classier player in the division - if he finds form Peter Thorne could have a field day on the back of his service.

[Wheels]

: Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:02 pm  

Looks like this divisions relegation spots are pretty much sorted already.

Looks like this divisions relegation spots are pretty much sorted already.

: Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:44 pm  

Asim wrote:

but I do worry about the lack of depth in a few positions, and the age of our squad meaning injuries are likely and this squad depth may have to be tested.

Discussing this with a mate of mine today, we agreed that we look perilously short in the full-back cover.

Luke O'Brien can cover LB, but is good enough or ready? And if Arnison plays poor or gets injured/suspended.. there is no cover there at all. Which also means no-one pushing him out of the side if he plays badly.

However, one pleasing thing is we have used no loan signings whatsoever for the first time in God knows how long. Which means later in the season they can be used more effectively perhaps, once we know where we are lacking when the season is in full swing.

: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:38 pm  

AaronBull wrote:

Discussing this with a mate of mine today, we agreed that we look perilously short in the full-back cover.

Luke O'Brien can cover LB, but is good enough or ready? And if Arnison plays poor or gets injured/suspended.. there is no cover there at all. Which also means no-one pushing him out of the side if he plays badly.

However, one pleasing thing is we have used no loan signings whatsoever for the first time in God knows how long. Which means later in the season they can be used more effectively perhaps, once we know where we are lacking when the season is in full swing.

Wouldn't be too surprised to see a loan signing for the RB slot very shortly. Possibly even before Saturday. Just a shame the trialists didn't work out.

: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:47 pm  

AaronBull wrote:

However, one pleasing thing is we have used no loan signings whatsoever for the first time in God knows how long. Which means later in the season they can be used more effectively perhaps, once we know where we are lacking when the season is in full swing.

Yep, agree with that.

In recent years we've needed loanees to complete the team, this year it will be to compliment or improve it, and that can only be a good thing.

Full-Back cover and a genuine left winger is what I'd like to see, I know Brandon and Daley can both do a job, but I'd be much happier with a natural left-footed player out there.