Keep your expectations high

[Snake_Baker]

Okay, pause and ask yourself this, is there that much difference between Higgo & the lying rat?

IMO, Higgo's disposal makes him the better player of the pair, so think about this.

If LDU can turn the corner quicker than expected and deliver in the guts, then we can plonk Higgins on the wing and it will make no differences to our expectations pre-Gaff.

The same applies with a fit Ben Jacobs in the side. Keep your expectations high folks.

 

[North Viking]

I think Polec and Hall will make a considerable difference to our midfield next year.
The backflipping emo rat can wallow in self pity for it’s his miss. Not ours. Time will tell on this.
I still firmly believe we can be a contender next year with a fit side.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I think Polec and Hall will make a considerable difference to our midfield next year.
The backflipping emo rat can wallow in self pity for it’s his miss. Not ours. Time will tell on this.
I still firmly believe we can be a contender next year with a fit side.

Another quick outside type would be very handy, but Higgins to a wing well and truly compensates for Gaff.

We just need a good run with injury.

 

[year of the roo]

Luke McDonald is actually the one I'm backing to have a breakout year in the position we had earmarked for Gagf.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Luke McDonald is actually the one I'm backing to have a breakout year in the position we had earmarked for Gagf.

Still think the coach will play him in lock down roles and I dunno if he's got the legs but it's an interesting idea.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

One or two players - LDU, Walker, Luke, who knows - can do what Jed and Froggy did this year. If last year's FA pitches had come off, those two wouldn't have got the opportunities in 2018 and at least one might no longer be on the list. One player we hoped to have doesn't decide what North achieves in 2019 - the guys we do have are capable of plenty.

 

[rickety]

Higgo's better looking and a diamond geezer, as they say

 

[Friday Night Lights]

There’s often a bolter on the list that’s a little less obvious too. I certainly didn’t see Jed’s year coming. Or Majak’s.

Hoping to be pleasantly surprised by a couple.

 

[outwecome2play]

Finlayson is the one who we really need now. Walker showed a bit and will only get better.

Happy times ahead.

 

[blackshadow]

Luke McDonald is actually the one I'm backing to have a breakout year in the position we had earmarked for Gagf.

The ball is totally in Luke's court. I hope he's got the mettle to knuckle down and get himself to the level of fitness required and to start acting like a professional footballer.

If he gets his attitude and fitness right a wing position is there for him to make his own.

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[Horizons_00]

LDU, Ahern and Jed will come back even fitter and stronger in 2019
Higgins and Cunners with another strong pre-season
Polec and Dumont on the wings

Whats a Gaff?

 

[muttley45]

Okay, pause and ask yourself this, is there that much difference between Higgo & the lying rat?

IMO, Higgo's disposal makes him the better player of the pair, so think about this.

If LDU can turn the corner quicker than expected and deliver in the guts, then we can plonk Higgins on the wing and it will make no differences to our expectations pre-Gaff.

The same applies with a fit Ben Jacobs in the side. Keep your expectations high folks.

As much as i love Higgo, and have just lost any respect for Gaff, one thing i have always said about him is he hardly ever wastes a kick, and i reckon his disposal would be better than Higgo's, but still prefer Shaun as a Shinboner any day, and twice on Sunday's.

 

[R00StaR]

No doubt we have plenty of options without Gaff. Id be happy enough with Hall and Polec taking a wing each. Then McDonald may step up, LDU taking a mid spot, White Walker and or Simpkin taking wings or rotating.

 

[Snake_Baker]

As much as i love Higgo, and have just lost any respect for Gaff, one thing i have always said about him is he hardly ever wastes a kick, and i reckon his disposal would be better than Higgo's, but still prefer Shaun as a Shinboner any day, and twice on Sunday's.

Geez, that's a HUGE call mate.

Can't agree with that.

 

[Kanga Glory]

Let’s see what comes out in this trade period, but the current list plus Polec and hall are great gets.
Hall shouldn’t be underestimated, he has some serious wheels which will create so much play and Polec has a deadly left boot.
Can only see upside for Simpkin and LDU with natural football ability.
Dumont was huge at the end of the year so this should be his benchmark. Will walker showed he just has something special.
The turncoat rat would have been good but not the biggest lose

 

[king rising]

Luke McDonald ****ing lol

 

[Better Loosen Up]

One or two players - LDU, Walker, Luke, who knows - can do what Jed and Froggy did this year. If last year's FA pitches had come off, those two wouldn't have got the opportunities in 2018 and at least one might no longer be on the list. One player we hoped to have doesn't decide what North achieves in 2019 - the guys we do have are capable of plenty.

Walker will be a better player than LDU

 

[muttley45]

Geez, that's a HUGE call mate.

Can't agree with that.

Probably because he usually takes the shorter option, and therefore would not gain as many metres.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Probably because he usually takes the shorter option, and therefore would not gain as many metres.

That's game plan related mate.

 

[muttley45]

That's game plan related mate.

Agree with that, but imo, any gameplan should have ball retention as a major component.

 

[D23D]

LDU, Ahern and Jed will come back even fitter and stronger in 2019
Higgins and Cunners with another strong pre-season
Polec and Dumont on the wings

Whats a Gaff?

And imagine getting 20+ games from BJ. Top 4 possible for sure

 

[SMaturin]

It’s a simple premise.

North have not lost out because of Gaff reneging.

Gaff has lost our because of Gaff reneging.

 

[shintemaster]

Higgins is clearly a better disposer of the ball than Gaff. Don't think that's up for debate. His disposal class is up their with Wells at his best.

 

[Horizons_00]

And imagine getting 20+ games from BJ. Top 4 possible for sure

How could I forget about BJ!

Now that is a elite midfield IMO

 

[Juddernaut08]

Just thought I'd share this here, a post from the Main Board - IMO it's a myth about being a "destination club", it's just about PR strategy:

I dont think its a north problem, just a recruiting strategy.

Fact is its hard to get players to move.

Most clubs keep it under wraps except for the ones that are close to sure things before announcing. So you never hear about the ones that failed.

North appear to take the shotgun approach, let it leak about everyone theyre in with a chance for, and hope a few bullets hit. In this case they nailed Polec and Hall, grazed Gaff...and perhaps Dusty just heard the gunfire off in the distance.

Same trade results, different PR outcome.