Summer transfer window 2024 (3 Viewers)

[BlueSkiesForever]

You wanted a ‘good player’ and he is one.

He’s okay, I don’t think he’s a downgrade in anyway but wouldn’t say he’s someone I’ve hoped we’d get in. I don’t know I just want someone with a bit flair and excitement. Maybe the name puts me off as well “Alan Browne” just sounds very Sunday league, down the pub etc (no offence to any Alan Brown’s out there)

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Plus with Fadz, Kelly and Godden going we have to replace the experience in the squad

Hopefully not another Abu Ogogo

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

He’s not exactly a has been at 29 and he’s got a wealth of experience in this league. Do you really want to go into the new season without replacing the experience of Kelly, Fadz etc?

Yeah fair point, we do need experience, not against that at all, just hoping we’re looking at a full range of options before plundering the exciting treasure trove that is Preston

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

What team is “Browne” at now?

Only ‘Enzo’ gets to have his name in inverted commas.

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

Nearly 400 games at this level. Yea definitely steer clear....

I get your point but it’s all experience at Preston, I’m not having a go at anyone but like surely we can avoid pinching players from Preston? Please God surely?

 

[Frankly_Mr_Shankly]

Only ‘Enzo’ gets to have his name in inverted commas.

Fernandez?

 

[Balli001]

I get your point but it’s all experience at Preston, I’m not having a go at anyone but like surely we can avoid pinching players from Preston? Please God surely?

They finished just below us. He scored more than most of our midfielders too. They play the same teams that we do. Really don't see your point at all

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Fernandez?

Maresca.

 

[Cally Fedora]

Browne is the sort of technically astute, dogged player that you hate to have in the opposing team. So great signing if it comes off. McCallum = solid business. Rudoni would be special but I suspect we’ll face competition

 

[Diogenes]

Wonder if that kid from Wimbledon is still available?

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

They finished just below us. He scored more than most of our midfielders too. They play the same teams that we do. Really don't see your point at all

Fair enough, I’m not really too arsed tbh, if the recruitment think he’s the right bloke then fair enough, he might be amazing.

I’m more just thinking that we should be casting our net a bit wider than the championship and league 1. Loads of people rave about those sort of players but I look at Sakamoto, Haji and Van Ewijk and think how good they’ve been for us and yet no one had really heard of them until we signed them.

Not saying we should never sign a championship or league 1 player but I think there’s a lot of bias towards people wanting championship or league 1 players because we’ve heard of them. There’s surely got to be more options out there in Europe and probably for a better price if they’re going unnoticed?

 

[Balli001]

Fair enough, I’m not really too arsed tbh, if the recruitment think he’s the right bloke then fair enough, he might be amazing.

I’m more just thinking that we should be casting our net a bit wider than the championship and league 1. Loads of people rave about those sort of players but I look at Sakamoto, Haji and Van Ewijk and think how good they’ve been for us and yet no one had really heard of them until we signed them.

Not saying we should never sign a championship or league 1 player but I think there’s a lot of bias towards people wanting championship or league 1 players because we’ve heard of them. There’s surely got to be more options out there in Europe and probably for a better price if they’re going unnoticed?

I'm sure our recruitment team hadn't thought of that. Thanks for letting them know

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

One of the things missing all season was experienced leaders. I’ll take Browne and a few other dependable players like that. They can marshal, see games out etc…

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Wonder if that kid from Wimbledon is still available?

If you mean Al-Hamadi only if Ipswich want to upgrade to PL players

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

If the signings we've supposedly made so far are true then that looks good business. Also good to get the free transfers done and dusted early, which we did last year as well with JD.

Would like hear some ITK rumours of an experienced CB now.

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

I'm sure our recruitment team hadn't thought of that. Thanks for letting them know

I don’t know what you’re on about there tbh, I’m just stating an opinion about how our non-European signings this season have been relatively poor. I’m not having a go at you or anyone in particular, I just don’t know why everyone gets carried away with other league 1 or championship players.

 

[SBbucks]

Fair enough, I’m not really too arsed tbh, if the recruitment think he’s the right bloke then fair enough, he might be amazing.

I’m more just thinking that we should be casting our net a bit wider than the championship and league 1. Loads of people rave about those sort of players but I look at Sakamoto, Haji and Van Ewijk and think how good they’ve been for us and yet no one had really heard of them until we signed them.

Not saying we should never sign a championship or league 1 player but I think there’s a lot of bias towards people wanting championship or league 1 players because we’ve heard of them. There’s surely got to be more options out there in Europe and probably for a better price if they’re going unnoticed?

Yep, absolutely no one had heard of Haji. Apart from him scoring in the World Cup finals, obviously

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

Yep, absolutely no one had heard of Haji. Apart from him scoring in the World Cup finals, obviously

Oh come on he scored one flukey goal for a team that no one was seriously bothered about. I’m not saying no one had ever heard of him but it’s not like he was being talked about on here as a dream signing months before the window closed. He was a decent spot by our recruitment in my opinion and the point stands that shopping around a bit and not just knocking the door of League 1 teams proved to be more successful this season.

 

[napolimp]

He’s not exactly a has been at 29 and he’s got a wealth of experience in this league. Do you really want to go into the new season without replacing the experience of Kelly, Fadz etc?

He also has a remarkable injury free record. He's played at least 36 Championship matches in 9 out of the last 10 seasons, what a fantastic situation to have knowing your centre mid will last the season every year.

 

[skyblue025]

Brown would be perfect, bit of grit and nasty streak. As said before wages issue would think, he's on circa 25-30k I believe at Preston.

Rudoni just not seen enough, he did ok when we beat them 3.1, end product lacking and not quite sure how quick. But they were awful as collective so hard to judge. Would trust MR and AV judgement however.

Both been mentioned for a few weeks now as had Dolan from blackburn. Tyrese Campbell released yesterday also, there's a player there.

I've got a mate at work who's a massive Preston fan and he thinks Brown is on 15k a week. He says no player there is on over 20k.

 

[Danceswithhorses]

Browne looks pretty useful...tap ins, headers, long range...seems to have a bit of everything.
Also, anyone who is voted player of the season, must surely be a decent player, and if available on a free, then brilliant (wages will be partially offset by those who are leaving).
Maybe that's why the club aren't to bothered about Callum leaving ie if we're going to replace him with some good players on freebies too.

 

[Chris1987]

If the rumours are true looks like there's some canny early signings to come in this window with no initial outlay. If Sheaf does go then there will be significant money in the pot for further acquisitions.

 

[covcity4life]

Need two number 10s so rudobi wouldn't be enough on his own for that position if Palmer goes too

As for lati I assume he goes only if there is chance to make good money. Can't see robins being desperate to get rid.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Browne looks a decent pick up on a free, and will add much needed experience to the squad.

Would have some serious question marks on whether he’d improve our starting XI though. And with that I’d be slightly concerned he’s on a long deal with big wages.

 

[Balli001]

Browne looks a decent pick up on a free, and will add much needed experience to the squad.

Would have some serious question marks on whether he’d improve our starting XI though. And with that I’d be slightly concerned he’s on a long deal with big wages.

He would improve it. The bench alone would go from kai Andrews to a 400 game championship player if he ended up there

 

[Balli001]

Need two number 10s so rudobi wouldn't be enough on his own for that position if Palmer goes too

As for lati I assume he goes only if there is chance to make good money. Can't see robins being desperate to get rid.

Only need 10s if we play that way I think we are going more 4-3-3

 

[Yorkshire SB]

He would improve it. The bench alone would go from kai Andrews to a 400 game championship player if he ended up there

Is he definitely better than Eccles and Torp? I’m not sure. Helps the squad for sure, but I think there’s a decent chance we have another JDS situation on our hands.

 

[TomRad85]

Browne looks a decent pick up on a free, and will add much needed experience to the squad.

Would have some serious question marks on whether he’d improve our starting XI though. And with that I’d be slightly concerned he’s on a long deal with big wages.

He'd start with Sheaf.

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[djr8369]

If Alan Browne is possibly coming in, then are we expecting Sheaf to leave?

I would hazard a guess that if we get him in we’ll listen to offers for Sheaf but try and keep him otherwise

 

[Saddlebrains]

Need two number 10s so rudobi wouldn't be enough on his own for that position if Palmer goes too

As for lati I assume he goes only if there is chance to make good money. Can't see robins being desperate to get rid.

I'm not even sure we need one if its true we will be using a 433 come 442 next season

 

[Saddlebrains]

Browne looks a decent pick up on a free, and will add much needed experience to the squad.

Would have some serious question marks on whether he’d improve our starting XI though. And with that I’d be slightly concerned he’s on a long deal with big wages.

Hes an improvement on Liam Kelly and Jamie Allen, and slightly above Eccles, so definite improvement

 

[Yorkshire SB]

He'd start with Sheaf.

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Assuming we play a 3 then you’d think Eccles with start in there too.

Sure he’ll be solid enough. I just wonder if it improves us.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Hes an improvement on Liam Kelly and Jamie Allen, and slightly above Eccles, so definite improvement

Yeah fair. Though from the sounds he’ll be commanding a lot more £ than those two.

Also in 12 months Eccles could well have kicked on again.

 

[TomRad85]

Hes an improvement on Liam Kelly and Jamie Allen, and slightly above Eccles, so definite improvement

I'm going to assume that Kyprianou is the potential Sheaf succession plan. You reckon we'd look to bring him in even if Sheaf stays? Might end up a bit over stocked in there if so.

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[TomRad85]

Assuming we play a 3 then you’d think Eccles with start in there too.

Sure he’ll be solid enough. I just wonder if it improves us.

If its a flatter 3 then yeh sure, I assumed a 3 like this season but good to have options isn't it. Either way I'm sure Eccles will learn a lot from an experienced campaigner like Browne.

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