We have a visa slot free but if MJ is looking to bring in 2 visa players Doka would be be obvious suspect to get punted. I’m of the view a visa player should be easily claiming their spot in the starting XI and short of a freakishly good season from a local anything less means they’ve failed. I think we’d be better off with a young attack focused defender in the mould of Faz and Miller to be Storm’s understudy. Then use the visa slot on a striker which is a much more pressing need for us.
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Mariners Squad 2023/2024
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I agree heavily with all of this..
Storm just got a 2 year extension, says it all IMO.
Foreign players in this league have to be good enough to be starting the vast majority of games. Doka isn’t a terrible player by any stretch tbf. Storm is just a better defender, more experienced and composed on the ball and a leader these days. Does anyone know how Kusevski is going after his knee?
The obvious understudy for storm imo, always was.
Punt Doka, sign a quality visa striker.
Corsair
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Listening to the pod, inference I picked up was we might see him today.
pjennings
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TBH, given that Storm is obviously the preferred RB (deservedly so) then Doka as a visa reserve really is a wasted visa spot. I'd let him go - but closer to the end of the window if possible to give Kusevski as long as possible to at least be close to a return.
Then you have DWH who can't seem to take a trick at the moment.
It looks like we have 29 players including 7 scholarship players and the injured Sasha. Assuming DWH and Doka are on the outer that would leave 27 including 7 scholarship players. That would allow 3 signings including up to 2 visa players.
All that is assuming we don't lose players to OS that we don't want to. The HIBS forum has already mentioned Tulio, Faz and Niz as potential targets.
Then you have DWH who can't seem to take a trick at the moment.
It looks like we have 29 players including 7 scholarship players and the injured Sasha. Assuming DWH and Doka are on the outer that would leave 27 including 7 scholarship players. That would allow 3 signings including up to 2 visa players.
All that is assuming we don't lose players to OS that we don't want to. The HIBS forum has already mentioned Tulio, Faz and Niz as potential targets.
I hope if Monty is chasing any of the lads that he isn’t hoping for a bargain favour and I really hope the club powers don’t give Monty mates rates. ESPECIALLY for guys like Tulio and Niz. Imo Tulio is a million dollar player. Niz ain’t cheap either. Theoretically (not saying niz would be easily replaced) if niz was to leave at any point, CM/DM is our strongest area… steeley, tapp and Kasa are all ready.
Corsair
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I reckon he's gone in Jan
Huddo
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I think it would be a travesty if he stayed
marinermick
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Faz is an extreme introvert and would happily play here until retirement. He doesn’t have the same overseas ambition and drive as some.
In saying this he could easily play under Monty again or would like to try Italy.
Don’t think he would handle the mental demands of playing higher leagues in England or Germany.
priorpeter
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He’s ahead of schedule but definitely not that far ahead. Back doing non-contact ball work. Still at least 3 months away.
No, no it wouldn’t……
Corsair
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Ah right, maybe March/April then. Caution is probably wise.
Corsair
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It's the Monty connection that has me worried. I wonder if Faz got along well with Miller.
Ancient Mariner
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You are incorrect in say Nizz would not be easily replaced.
He would be impossible to replace.
marinermick
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Did anyone really get along with Miller?
VERY TRUE
FFC Mariner
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Corsair
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I thought the same, Niz is possible but less likely. As tough as he is, I think he'd get monstered in Scotland.
Insertnamehere
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#1 LB in the league would command a hefty price.
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