Clutton Caveman Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Looking forward would seem to be a good idea at the moment so lets think ahead to the January transfer window Where should we strengthen Who could we realistically afford How much if anything will LM get. Should we move anyone on Just to kick it off, I think we need strikers. As per normal we will almost certainly be shopping in League 1 or 2 where I don't have a enough knowledge to identify potential signings, I think LM will get approx 1.5 million, I think if we got a decent offer for either Wiemann or Mehmeti we should take it. Based on his injury record Naismith should also leave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 We need a goalkeeper, convinced again he is too easy to score against and foot work is poor. In addition to that a creative CM who can score goals, plus a pacy left winger in Semenyo mould and a powerful, quick striker. 4 players, not going to happen but it’s what we need. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, Clutton Caveman said: Looking forward would seem to be a good idea at the moment so lets think ahead to the January transfer window Where should we strengthen Who could we realistically afford How much if anything will LM get. Should we move anyone on Just to kick it off, I think we need strikers. As per normal we will almost certainly be shopping in League 1 or 2 where I don't have a enough knowledge to identify potential signings, I think LM will get approx 1.5 million, I think if we got a decent offer for either Wiemann or Mehmeti we should take it. Based on his injury record Naismith should also leave. Attempt failed. 1 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, Clutton Caveman said: Based on his injury record Naismith should also leave. I always love comments like this because it assumes two things: - That other clubs are falling over themselves to sign an injured player - That either the player is prepared to take a pay cut or we’re prepared to continue to fund a proportion of wages. Even if (I) was true the likely saving on (II) is so limited that we’re better off keeping the player (not specific to Kal, this came up loads with Joe Williams) 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 What gloom ? No gloom in this rational household. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full nelson Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 22 minutes ago, Clutton Caveman said: Looking forward would seem to be a good idea at the moment so lets think ahead to the January transfer window Where should we strengthen Who could we realistically afford How much if anything will LM get. Should we move anyone on Just to kick it off, I think we need strikers. As per normal we will almost certainly be shopping in League 1 or 2 where I don't have a enough knowledge to identify potential signings, I think LM will get approx 1.5 million, I think if we got a decent offer for either Wiemann or Mehmeti we should take it. Based on his injury record Naismith should also leave. Any new additions will push from a top 6 side to chasing the top 2. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Budget was maxed out in August wasn’t it? Shouldn’t be any signings without people leaving. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, bearded_red said: Budget was maxed out in August wasn’t it? Shouldn’t be any signings without people leaving. Yep, the budget is the budget is the budget. Sell on clauses, Cup runs etc can also assist. However fresh expenditure without departures or a windfall that was unplanned, dunno about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 'ere we go... 10,9,8,7.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Forget gloom, I will then need counselling if I now have to think about our transfer windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) Naismith, Mehmeti, Weimann. How many takers will there be? All have some strengths and weaknesses. Are we wanting rid of some or all of them anyway- Manning was keen in Mehmeti according to an early article iirc. Still think there is a player in there anyway... Weimann more of a case but he is over 30, has had injuries. Naismith ditto- albeit I'd be keen on him starting if he were fit- his lack of fitness will be a disincentive to clubs who maybe looking at him. Edited December 5, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 59 minutes ago, Clutton Caveman said: Looking forward would seem to be a good idea at the moment so lets think ahead to the January transfer window Where should we strengthen Who could we realistically afford How much if anything will LM get. Should we move anyone on Just to kick it off, I think we need strikers. As per normal we will almost certainly be shopping in League 1 or 2 where I don't have a enough knowledge to identify potential signings, I think LM will get approx 1.5 million, I think if we got a decent offer for either Wiemann or Mehmeti we should take it. Based on his injury record Naismith should also leave. 53 minutes ago, supercidered said: Attempt failed. Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Shauntaylor85 said: We need a goalkeeper, convinced again he is too easy to score against and foot work is poor. In addition to that a creative CM who can score goals, plus a pacy left winger in Semenyo mould and a powerful, quick striker. 4 players, not going to happen but it’s what we need. These players with the attributes that Semenyo had are a massive rarity unfortunately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Miles Leaburn please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgy Red Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 13 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Miles Leaburn please Unfortunately, I think he recently picked up a bad injury. He looks a good prospect tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 A keeper, scott twine and adam idah would be a good start,, though i dont see any reason to think we might finish between 10-15th, unless we go on a really bad run, which is certainly possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: A keeper, scott twine and adam idah would be a good start,, though i dont see any reason to think we might finish between 10-15th, unless we go on a really bad run, which is certainly possible So. That’s a new keeper. £5m signing and Prem wages Scott Twine and 30+ prem games age 22 on parachute wages Adam Idah. It’s a nest egg. Not a chicken farm. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Idah seems fanciful, Twine how is he doing at Hull. Nothing wrong wirh the idea of a GK to challenge O'Leary, you need a bit of depth and competition to drive standards. Some areas we are lacking it due to injury. Just now, Silvio Dante said: So. That’s a new keeper. £5m signing and Prem wages Scott Twine and 30+ prem games age 22 on parachute wages Adam Idah. It’s a nest egg. Not a chicken farm. Twine on loan at Hull, is possible he could be loaned to a 2nd Championship club if not going well there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 Everyone knows that January is not the best time to do business but as BT said the club have summer targets that they might be able bring forward - we’ll just have to wait and see. Its very likely that Manning will want to bring one or two players from Oxford - that begs an obvious question, could they make the step up in standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 I hope to be proven wrong but I think this sesson will drift to nothingness by mid March. If we can bring forward some summer business that could help but what's the point really. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 24 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: So. That’s a new keeper. £5m signing and Prem wages Scott Twine and 30+ prem games age 22 on parachute wages Adam Idah. It’s a nest egg. Not a chicken farm. We might as well not bother then, we got 25 million for our best player a few months ago, a 5 million attacking midfielder in the right age group who has worked with our manager previously and is on loan at hull city shouldnt be out of the question, especially given what weve spent on so much shite over the years. If it is, then why are we bothering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I hope to be proven wrong but I think this sesson will drift to nothingness by mid March. If we can bring forward some summer business that could help but what's the point really. Have to agree,, unless we are looking over our shoulders by then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: We might as well not bother then, we got 25 million for our best player a few months ago, a 5 million attacking midfielder in the right age group who has worked with our manager previously and is on loan at hull city shouldnt be out of the question, especially given what weve spent on so much shite over the years. If it is, then why are we bothering? Dont get me wrong I agree with you but that’s not the message from on high. Without going over old ground in depth, had we spent a smidgen of that £25m after we got it on a couple of players this season could look very different right now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Have to agree,, unless we are looking over our shoulders by then.. Yeah a relegation battle can bring albeit a negative one, excitement of sorts. Not that I want one, think we have enough to stay up but especially with the injuries not enough to join the pack chasing 6th. Excitement isn't the word but a relegation battle not that I want one is more dramatic than midtable mediocrity. Edited December 5, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Yep, the budget is the budget is the budget. Sell on clauses, Cup runs etc can also assist. However fresh expenditure without departures or a windfall that was unplanned, dunno about that. Perhaps we have a Santa Clause :laugh:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 (edited) We are maxed out on our wage budget already, so how can we bring any in? And we have a top 6 squad, so why would we need to? Edited December 5, 2023 by luke_bristol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Edgy Red said: Unfortunately, I think he recently picked up a bad injury. He looks a good prospect tho Sounds like he’s already joined us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 2 hours ago, alexukhc said: Miles Leaburn please We'd be lucky to get Carl. (one for the kids). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, supercidered said: We'd be lucky to get Carl. (one for the kids). Hahaha I got ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 47 minutes ago, luke_bristol said: We are maxed out on our wage budget already, so how can we bring any in? And we have a top 6 squad, so why would we need to? I dont believe much that the club put out, including that there is no budget for new signings, im sure its been announced since that we might be looking to bring 1 or 2 in, in january,, there’s propaganda going on constantly. It their new manager wants a couple of signings the wage budget will be found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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