Rumour: Jonathan Tomkinson

[Stranded]

The Athletic saying we are eyeing a move for the Norwich CB.

American born 23yo defender playing 9 times on loan at Ross County.

[Sutekh]

Rather have Stephen Tompkinson

However Jonathan will be available on a free on 1 July, he has played for Bradford and Stevenage on loan as well.

[morganb]

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/ports ... tomkinson/

Portsmouth, Stockport and Rotherham also in the race

[Snowflake Royal]

So very few minutes for Stevenage in L2 a few years ago.

What looks like an ok spell in L2 with Bradford season before last and then an ok last season in the SPL.

Good age. Certainly a player that sounds not up to Championship/PL in terms of staying at Norwich, but from a decent youth set up and level.

I would describe this as solid and potential, but not exactly inspiring.

However I think we've probably exhausted our L1 ready youth CBs.

Dorsett has fitness question marks.
Holzman I believe is gone.
Stickland has potential but doesn’t convince me and likely needs more time.
Kanu has potential but a bit reckless and needs a bit more development.
Osho - not even sure what his position is supposed to be, but some way off yet.

So if just as a squad filler to let a couple of those who remain go out and get L2/Conf experience it's ok.

[Sutekh]

So very few minutes for Stevenage in L2 a few years ago.

What looks like an ok spell in L2 with Bradford season before last and then an ok last season in the SPL.

Good age. Certainly a player that sounds not up to Championship/PL in terms of staying at Norwich, but from a decent youth set up and level.

I would describe this as solid and potential, but not exactly inspiring.

However I think we've probably exhausted our L1 ready youth CBs.

Dorsett has fitness question marks.
Holzman I believe is gone.
Stickland has potential but doesn’t convince me and likely needs more time.
Kanu has potential but a bit reckless and needs a bit more development.
Osho - not even sure what his position is supposed to be, but some way off yet.

So if just as a squad filler to let a couple of those who remain go out and get L2/Conf experience it's ok.

Given Dean has retired/been released, Bindon has gone and Mbengue is getting interest from the second tier so possibly unlikely to be back, Reading rather lack experience in central defence. He’s more of the same to the above really so perhaps this is an area where we could actually do with an experienced older head, looking for a last hurrah, that the younger players can learn more from.

[Hound]

Osho is an attacking player from what I can make out. A winger maybe

[WestYorksRoyal]

We could really do with a Morrison style signing at CB, but I guess they could as easy turn out to be a Dann. I think we'll primarily focus on youth, but an experienced CB to go with the likes of Yiadom and Wing would really be beneficial.

This guy sounds readier than our academy options, but not massively experienced. Arguably a good 3rd/4th choice option.

[JedMaxwell]

We could really do with a Morrison style signing at CB, but I guess they could as easy turn out to be a Dann. I think we'll primarily focus on youth, but an experienced CB to go with the likes of Yiadom and Wing would really be beneficial.

This guy sounds readier than our academy options, but not massively experienced. Arguably a good 3rd/4th choice option.

I'd actually like to see Yids at centre half now. With his recent injury record, I think he'd benefit from not having to cover as much ground and I think he's got good defensive instincts. He's played there before and done pretty well. It also means we can have a bit of flexibility with Craig/Abrefa probably sharing right-back responsibilities, assuming our midfield doesn't change too much.

I don't know a lot about this lad but at 23 I'd be looking for a bit more experience and playing time at a decent level. I'm never against signing youngsters with potential but if you get to his age and you've played nary 60 senior games, I'm not sure you'd be what we need.

[Brogue]

I’m hearing this is close

[SouthDownsRoyal]

Would rather have Tara palmer Tomkinson

[Hound]

I’m hearing this is close

Again on paper happy enough with this

[tidus_mi2]

Looks like a decent signing on a free.

[Pepe the Horseman]

All the CBs we're linked with are 6ft4+. Be nice to have some proper height in the team.

[traff]

All the CBs we're linked with are 6ft4+. Be nice to have some proper height in the team.

Hopefully not at the expense of pace at the back

[WestYorksRoyal]

All the CBs we're linked with are 6ft4+. Be nice to have some proper height in the team.

Hopefully not at the expense of pace at the back

Teams like Stockport, Blackpool and Lincoln bullied us last season; it's clear physicality is an area trying to be addressed. O'Connor is "hard as nails" according to Lincoln fans, and Hull fans have described Jacobs as an old school left back who knows how to defend and loves a yellow card.

The question over it is "at the expense of what?". When things clicked last season, the football could be a joy to watch. Wrexham at home in particular stands out. What Bindon and Mbengue offered was more mobility but also the ability to bring the ball out and start attacks if our midfield are being marked out. O'Connor's first choice partner needs to offer those skills in my view.

[yuomi]

All the CBs we're linked with are 6ft4+. Be nice to have some proper height in the team.

Hopefully not at the expense of pace at the back

Teams like Stockport, Blackpool and Lincoln bullied us last season; it's clear physicality is an area trying to be addressed. O'Connor is "hard as nails" according to Lincoln fans, and Hull fans have described Jacobs as an old school left back who knows how to defend and loves a yellow card.

The question over it is "at the expense of what?". When things clicked last season, the football could be a joy to watch. Wrexham at home in particular stands out. What Bindon and Mbengue offered was more mobility but also the ability to bring the ball out and start attacks if our midfield are being marked out. O'Connor's first choice partner needs to offer those skills in my view.

According to what i've read on'tinterweb since I found out he existed 18hrs ago, mobility and the ability to pick a pass are what Yeboah Amankwah could offer.