What will happen in January?

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Jon Palmer
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Some thoughts on the transfer window ins and outs here: http://bit.ly/JohnsonJanuaryWindow" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Robin
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We need a striker and at least one defender come January. I don't expect too many signings maybe 3-4 players in total, with Holman, Davey, Flatt and Hinds moving out and the money from Derby.
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RegencyCheltenhamSpa
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I suppose much depends on what happens in the next four games.

Realistically, anything less than 9 points from these games would be hugely disappointing and no reason we shouldn't expect 10 points.

10 points would leave us on 37 points from 25 games. Assuming play offs needs 70 points, the par after 25 games to get that would be 38 points.

So we would be very much in the race and transfer activity should reflect that and seek to add quality to ensure we 'kick on'.

If we fail during the next four games and end up with a meagre return then we will be off the pace. Maybe then the Board/Gary may want to save funds for summer squad building?
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horlickfanclub
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Sensible planning Regency. In the mean time Davey might return if Taylor Moores scan brings bad news.
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theidlerich
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Agree with Flatt, Hinds and possibly Holman [hasn't set the world alight on loan.. sadly]; also if a decent No9 is available [ship DW out on loan] and a decent defender [L sided too]...as a start, if a possible play-off situation is the target.
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everyman
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I would start to build next seasons team,it makes such a difference if pre-season most have been "Cheltenhamified" as G.J.says.
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RegencyCheltenhamSpa
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everyman wrote:I would start to build next seasons team,it makes such a difference if pre-season most have been "Cheltenhamified" as G.J.says.
Good point. Winchester and Boyle certainly benefitting from being signed in January.
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shevates
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Our squad is as bare as a stripper. We need strengthening without doubt we have key players out long term and the injury lust gets longer and longer our subs bench at Coventry will be very interesting.
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Shade
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Holman in 2015, Winchester & Boyle in 2016... I'm quite looking forward to seeing which great signing GJ will snag this January, even if I've never heard of them before :P
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Nesty
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two full backs please !!
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Artemis
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Dont be greedy Nesty.....one would be a start....
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Nesty
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I wonder what Mustoe is doing these days ? :-)
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RegencyCheltenhamSpa
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Nesty wrote:I wonder what Mustoe is doing these days ? :-)
Not a lot. Had a trial in a Grimsby pre-season match but not signed on as once again a professional in the game decided he was not go enough for their League 2 side - a recurring theme since 2013.

Time to forget about him Nesty.
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