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If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Thu Jul 16, 2026 4:54 pm

So the transfer window closes at the end of August, hopefully one or two come in before Wrexham.

But what team would you want to see from September until January?

This is basically what positions would you want us to sign for the starting 11. I'll say:


Trott

Ng
Lawlor
Osho
Bagan

Robertson
New signing
Rubin

New signing
Salech
New signing


Fair argument to bring in a new first choice CB too though, probably in place of Osho - as much as I like him.

Also think we need a few back up players or players to compete for a starting place. I'm not saying we only need three new players.

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Thu Jul 16, 2026 5:23 pm

Definitely no Bagan or Ruben for me both been tested in the championship both struuggled

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:27 pm

willhenry wrote:Definitely no Bagan or Ruben for me both been tested in the championship both struuggled



These 2 where shackled by Riza though in the championship to be fair

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:27 pm

willhenry wrote:Definitely no Bagan or Ruben for me both been tested in the championship both struuggled

Agree and add osho to that list :bluescarf:

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:31 pm

montyblue wrote:
willhenry wrote:Definitely no Bagan or Ruben for me both been tested in the championship both struuggled



These 2 where shackled by Riza though in the championship to be fair


Agree, especially about Bagan. He shocked me last season, very good.

I get it's a level below but deserves a chance in the Championship.

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:35 pm

montyblue wrote:
willhenry wrote:Definitely no Bagan or Ruben for me both been tested in the championship both struuggled



These 2 where shackled by Riza though in the championship to be fair

Exactly Chris :thumbup:

BBM is totally different and has got the best out of both and they both deserve and should start against Wrexham.

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:40 pm

Bagan is much improved he's definitely worth at least a chance at another crack at the championship. Tanner obviously deserves a chance too after the numbers he put up.

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:44 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:So the transfer window closes at the end of August, hopefully one or two come in before Wrexham.

But what team would you want to see from September until January?

This is basically what positions would you want us to sign for the starting 11. I'll say:


Trott

Ng
Lawlor
Osho
Bagan

Robertson
New signing
Rubin

New signing
Salech
New signing


Fair argument to bring in a new first choice CB too though, probably in place of Osho - as much as I like him.

Also think we need a few back up players or players to compete for a starting place. I'm not saying we only need three new players.

I think Lawlor and Fish are our best CB pair but Osho is close.

My team is this:

Trott

Bagan
Fish
Lawlor
NG

New signing (defensive midfielder)
Joel
Ruben

Davis (I think this could be his season)
New signing (striker)
New signing (winger)

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:50 pm

MikeO76 wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:So the transfer window closes at the end of August, hopefully one or two come in before Wrexham.

But what team would you want to see from September until January?

This is basically what positions would you want us to sign for the starting 11. I'll say:


Trott

Ng
Lawlor
Osho
Bagan

Robertson
New signing
Rubin

New signing
Salech
New signing


Fair argument to bring in a new first choice CB too though, probably in place of Osho - as much as I like him.

Also think we need a few back up players or players to compete for a starting place. I'm not saying we only need three new players.

I think Lawlor and Fish are our best CB pair but Osho is close.

My team is this:

Trott

Bagan
Fish
Lawlor
NG

New signing (defensive midfielder)
Joel
Ruben

Davis (I think this could be his season)
New signing (striker)
New signing (winger)


Fair arguments.

I would say we're unlikely to find better than Salech without spending significant money. The talk about this Norwegian midfielder suggests we will spend something, but it would probably take at least twice that for a better striker than Salech. Although I do get frustrated with Salech at times.

I think Joel is great because of his energy but I'll always prefer Robertson, purely because of his technical ability. That's a personal preference though.

Osho and Fish is a flip of a coin so would be happy with either starting.

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Fri Jul 17, 2026 6:33 pm

MikeO76 wrote:
montyblue wrote:
willhenry wrote:Definitely no Bagan or Ruben for me both been tested in the championship both struuggled



These 2 where shackled by Riza though in the championship to be fair

Exactly Chris :thumbup:

BBM is totally different and has got the best out of both and they both deserve and should start against Wrexham.


To bloody right they should we should be getting behind our players not shooting them down there from our academy otherwise scrap it and save the money like Brentford did.Bbm has been a life line for the academy players but there was not a lot of choice to be frank but he has a history with kids in the nicest possible way.

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Fri Jul 17, 2026 11:30 pm

From the squad we have now - I would hope to add 3-4 starters .

Re: If you could a pick a team from September to January...

Sat Jul 18, 2026 9:45 am

GK: Trott

RB: Ng

CB: new signing (would be happy with fish or osho, but think we need a new cb that is stronger in the air for defending set pieces)

CB: Lawlor

LB: Bagan

RW: Tanner

CM: Robertson

CM: new signing

LW: new singing

CAM: Rubin

CF: Salech