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worcester_ccfc wrote:I still don't know if he's enough for the Championship - not saying he isn't, but I simply just don't know.
It's difficult to tell because he's struggled at that level before but he's a different player with this manager, could say the same about a few players.
Sat Mar 14, 2026 7:50 pm
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still don't know if he's enough for the Championship - not saying he isn't, but I simply just don't know.
It's difficult to tell because he's struggled at that level before but he's a different player with this manager, could say the same about a few players.
Sat Mar 14, 2026 7:52 pm
Sludge wrote:Class
Easily a capable championship player if we go up
Sat Mar 14, 2026 8:01 pm
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Sat Mar 14, 2026 8:06 pm
worcester_ccfc wrote:I still don't know if he's enough for the Championship - not saying he isn't, but I simply just don't know.
It's difficult to tell because he's struggled at that level before but he's a different player with this manager, could say the same about a few players.
Sat Mar 14, 2026 8:14 pm
Bebbsyboy wrote:worcester_ccfc wrote:I still don't know if he's enough for the Championship - not saying he isn't, but I simply just don't know.
It's difficult to tell because he's struggled at that level before but he's a different player with this manager, could say the same about a few players.
Most of team struggled in championship last season that’s why we are in this division
Sat Mar 14, 2026 8:25 pm
Sat Mar 14, 2026 8:59 pm
CCFC_Wales wrote:worcester_ccfc wrote:I still don't know if he's enough for the Championship - not saying he isn't, but I simply just don't know.
It's difficult to tell because he's struggled at that level before but he's a different player with this manager, could say the same about a few players.
I agree with that, we will have to see, but one thing I do believe is BBM will give him the best chance and confidence to succeed
It’s going to be tough for a few of them next season, a few of them have found their level and are thriving and it’s great to see but we will definitely need to strengthen next season in the centre of midfield and up front, would include a left back in that
Exciting to see though, I just hope that fans realise that next season will be a different kettle of fish and don’t start getting on their backs when we have the inevitable tough spells
Apologies, iv gone off topic a bit there
Sat Mar 14, 2026 9:21 pm
ealing_ayatollah wrote:CCFC_Wales wrote:worcester_ccfc wrote:I still don't know if he's enough for the Championship - not saying he isn't, but I simply just don't know.
It's difficult to tell because he's struggled at that level before but he's a different player with this manager, could say the same about a few players.
I agree with that, we will have to see, but one thing I do believe is BBM will give him the best chance and confidence to succeed
It’s going to be tough for a few of them next season, a few of them have found their level and are thriving and it’s great to see but we will definitely need to strengthen next season in the centre of midfield and up front, would include a left back in that
Exciting to see though, I just hope that fans realise that next season will be a different kettle of fish and don’t start getting on their backs when we have the inevitable tough spells
Apologies, iv gone off topic a bit there
Totally disagree sorry. Centre of Midfield we have an embarrassment of riches and Wintle, Robertson, Joel Collwill and Turnbull all championship quality. Joel Bagan at left back is the unsung hero of the side but agree he needs proper back up.
I honestly don't think we should spend too much when we go up. Same as this season a few very good signings rather than the recent times when we've been signing journeymen for the sake of it.
Sat Mar 14, 2026 10:05 pm
Bebbsyboy wrote:worcester_ccfc wrote:I still don't know if he's enough for the Championship - not saying he isn't, but I simply just don't know.
It's difficult to tell because he's struggled at that level before but he's a different player with this manager, could say the same about a few players.
Most of team struggled in championship last season that’s why we are in this division
Sat Mar 14, 2026 10:56 pm
Sat Mar 14, 2026 11:00 pm
Sat Mar 14, 2026 11:05 pm
CCFC_Wales wrote:ealing_ayatollah wrote:CCFC_Wales wrote:worcester_ccfc wrote:I still don't know if he's enough for the Championship - not saying he isn't, but I simply just don't know.
It's difficult to tell because he's struggled at that level before but he's a different player with this manager, could say the same about a few players.
I agree with that, we will have to see, but one thing I do believe is BBM will give him the best chance and confidence to succeed
It’s going to be tough for a few of them next season, a few of them have found their level and are thriving and it’s great to see but we will definitely need to strengthen next season in the centre of midfield and up front, would include a left back in that
Exciting to see though, I just hope that fans realise that next season will be a different kettle of fish and don’t start getting on their backs when we have the inevitable tough spells
Apologies, iv gone off topic a bit there
Totally disagree sorry. Centre of Midfield we have an embarrassment of riches and Wintle, Robertson, Joel Collwill and Turnbull all championship quality. Joel Bagan at left back is the unsung hero of the side but agree he needs proper back up.
I honestly don't think we should spend too much when we go up. Same as this season a few very good signings rather than the recent times when we've been signing journeymen for the sake of it.
That’s cool, happy to agree to disagree on the CM, all the players you have mentioned are decent but 2 of them were there last year in the Championship and we went down in Turnbull and Robertson, don’t think Joel has played higher than League 1 yet and we would need to see Wintle do it consistently
Bagan, again, played over 31 games in a relegated Championship side, doing well this season but potentially because he’s at his level
Completely agree on not signing journeymen though any players signed should add value, non negotiable
Also as a caveat completely understand and agree that BBM could take some of those players and push them on again next season in the Championship
Sat Mar 14, 2026 11:18 pm
Sat Mar 14, 2026 11:51 pm
ealing_ayatollah wrote:CCFC_Wales wrote:ealing_ayatollah wrote:CCFC_Wales wrote:worcester_ccfc wrote:I still don't know if he's enough for the Championship - not saying he isn't, but I simply just don't know.
It's difficult to tell because he's struggled at that level before but he's a different player with this manager, could say the same about a few players.
I agree with that, we will have to see, but one thing I do believe is BBM will give him the best chance and confidence to succeed
It’s going to be tough for a few of them next season, a few of them have found their level and are thriving and it’s great to see but we will definitely need to strengthen next season in the centre of midfield and up front, would include a left back in that
Exciting to see though, I just hope that fans realise that next season will be a different kettle of fish and don’t start getting on their backs when we have the inevitable tough spells
Apologies, iv gone off topic a bit there
Totally disagree sorry. Centre of Midfield we have an embarrassment of riches and Wintle, Robertson, Joel Collwill and Turnbull all championship quality. Joel Bagan at left back is the unsung hero of the side but agree he needs proper back up.
I honestly don't think we should spend too much when we go up. Same as this season a few very good signings rather than the recent times when we've been signing journeymen for the sake of it.
That’s cool, happy to agree to disagree on the CM, all the players you have mentioned are decent but 2 of them were there last year in the Championship and we went down in Turnbull and Robertson, don’t think Joel has played higher than League 1 yet and we would need to see Wintle do it consistently
Bagan, again, played over 31 games in a relegated Championship side, doing well this season but potentially because he’s at his level
Completely agree on not signing journeymen though any players signed should add value, non negotiable
Also as a caveat completely understand and agree that BBM could take some of those players and push them on again next season in the Championship
Always good to agree to disagree and discuss in a friendly manner![]()
Interestingly the one player I have the biggest reservations about is Turnbull - I do think he is capable of being a decent championship player, but we've yet to see the best of him, if he clicks he could be the player a lot of folks at Celtic thought he would become.
He's had a few games where he has be excellent this season but like you say lower level.
I actually think Joel Collwill could well go on to play at a higher level than his brother (although Lawlor is the player that will go on to the very highest level)
And I'm a huge fan of Bagan and think he is hugely underrated. (been arguing with my Dad about him all season)
Either way its nice to be looking up for once!
Sat Mar 14, 2026 11:57 pm
llan bluebird wrote:i think in this system, he is our most crucial player but more importantly, WTF is he doing with the hair !!!
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eddiep wrote:Wintle has had an excellent season. A Cardiff Pirlo.
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Blue since 1981 wrote:Wintle is the glue that holds it altogether and allows players like Robertson and the colwills to go do there thing, when Wintle doesn't play we lose our anchor and end up all at sea, Wintle is first name on the team sheet for me