Transfer Rumour 25/26 Summer Transfer Window (141 Viewers)

[Sky Blue Goblin]

No I agreed earlier we need a new CB, we do not however, need a CM, LW,RW or an 8th keeper as has been suggested

I mean agree with most but we currently only have one out and out Right winger in the first team (Sakamoto).

IMO that is a role we need to strengthen

 

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[TomRad85]

I think hoping for a better back up LCB than Bidwell is not wanting the world or a like for like stand in...

Everyone said our bench looked strong before the Hull game but i didn't think so really. We had 2 left backs and even more hilariously Brau went on the left wing and Bidwell was more there to backup the LCB because we don't have another one.

 

[PVA]

You would struggle to find a player as professional and as solid as Allen willing to sit on the bench at this level

I would willingly sit on the bench too. Sadly I'm not good enough either.

 

[Briles]

Younprobably need toe sets of starting wingers and strikers because they run out of steam first and you want to try something different if they’re having no luck. You also want a couple of options at CM depending on opposition and game state. Add in a competent full back and centre back backup and you’re probably at about 17/18 you need first team quality if you want to make a go of it. We’re at maybe 12/13.

I think we forget as well that Lampard likes players who can play multiple positions so hopefully that will help with that

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Everyone said our bench looked strong before the Hull game but i didn't think so really. We had 2 left backs and even more hilariously Brau went on the left wing and Bidwell was more there to backup the LCB because we don't have another one.

100% believe a LCB will be coming in.

On left wing, didn’t help Lampard isn’t playing Simms or Bassette as if he does, you can use Wright to start or back up EMC

 

[Winny the Bish]

Fuck me have we all lost the plot today???

 

[Briles]

I mean agree with most but we currently only have one out and out Right winger in the first team (Sakamoto).

IMO that is a role we need to strengthen

Will see how Raphael does tonight (fingers crossed)

 

[Alkhen]

I think hoping for a better back up LCB than Bidwell is not wanting the world or a like for like stand in...

That's fine but it's clear that we will be looking for one or we'd not have let go of Binks. We just have to patient for the right target. Who knows, We might be we have had a go for Doyle or Hughes but have to wait and see what they want to do. Point is we don't know as fans, it boring but you just have to take it.

 

[Tommo1993]

How else do you strengthen without buying new players and replacing the ones that aren't good enough for your squad anymore?

By poking them with a stick and shouting ‘STRENGTHEN’

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Will see how Raphael does tonight (fingers crossed)

True on that note, thought he did well against Pauli

 

[TomRad85]

True on that note, thought he did well against Pauli

Looked decent pre-season tbf. Either needs to trust him in game or loan him out.

 

[Briles]

By poking them with a stick and shouting ‘STRENGTHEN’

 

[Cally Fedora]

Agree with most of the sentiment on here. The biggest plus about this window is we’ve retained players who were good enough to get us to fifth last year. We’re tinkering now rather than overhauling. And while that makes for less entertaining transfer windows it’s absolutely the right place to be.

 

[DT-R]

And how much potential to improve do you think Jamie Allen, Jake Bidwell and Brad collins have?

And this is the problem, people saying we dont need 8 signings, when in reality, 8 signings is a new 1st choice CH, a new ST and our depth.
All it takes is for Rushworth to get recalled or injured and were back to rotating Wilson/Collins again.
EMC to get injured and were pushing what most see as our main CF out to LW and relying on BTA/Simms at CF. Sheaf now injured AGAIN and we're relying on Allen. JDS takes a knock and were back to Bidwell. We have an ok Starting 11, outside of that were fucked. So people saying we dont need 8 or 9 clearly aren't looking at the bigger picture. Yes, we only need a few additions to "compete" but we also only need 2 or 3 suspensions or injuries to be bang average again.

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[SkyBlueStallion_89]

Fuck me have we all lost the plot today???

It's the heat mate, does funny things to people! Lol

 

[Briles]

Agree with most of the sentiment on here. The biggest plus about this window is we’ve retained players who were good enough to get us to fifth last year. We’re tinkering now rather than overhauling. And while that makes for less entertaining transfer windows it’s absolutely the right place to be.

Very well put

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Looked decent pre-season tbf. Either needs to trust him in game or loan him out.

People suggesting we don’t need a new RW is utterly bewildering.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

lads, we've played 1 game

there's 3 weeks of the window left

It seems Kone is off to QPR

 

[Rodders1]

People suggesting we don’t need a new RW is utterly bewildering.

Agreed - need a number 10/RW ahead of a CF first

 

[eastcj04]

‘Sell the whole squad and buy a whole new one imo. Cos bored.’


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[Ccfcisparks]

Agreed - need a number 10/RW ahead of a CF first

The usual response is “we have Raphael” or “one of KKH or MVE can play on the wing”

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Can we save the bed wetting until the end of the transfer window at least?

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

After hearing lampards interview on Wright I no longer will ask for him on LW. I understand how lampard sees him and hope he can get it out of him when he's fully fit

Despite the facts, the wills and wants of player and manager… Haji Wright’s best position is from the left!

 

[DT-R]

No I agreed earlier we need a new CB, we do not however, need a CM, LW,RW or an 8th keeper as has been suggested

I mean, you say we dont need a LW, as have many people on here numerous times. In fact, I've been quoted for suggesting wingers by people saying were "overloaded" with wing options.
However, FL for the entire January window and has very clearly stated during this window he wants a LW.
Ill be completely honest here, I'll take what FL says we need over you, or anyone else on this forum. No offence intended, but if FL says he wants/we need a LW, and yous aye we don't, your opinion means shit in all honesty.

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[TomRad85]

People suggesting we don’t need a new RW is utterly bewildering.

I agree. Given that Lampard seems reluctant to stick Wright on the left, we saw both BTA and Brau out there after his introduction, you could argue we're light on both wings. Someone who is capable of going either side might be the best option at this point.

 

[Winny the Bish]

Sakamoto gets injured and we’re starting Raphael or KKH at RW.

EMC gets injured and we’re playing Brau or BTA on the left.

Both are quite grim prospects.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Sakamoto gets injured and we’re starting Raphael or KKH at RW.

EMC gets injured and we’re playing Brau or BTA on the left.

Both are quite grim prospects.

Why is why I don’t get the assertion we don’t need either

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Sakamoto gets injured and we’re starting Raphael or KKH at RW.

EMC gets injured and we’re playing Brau or BTA on the left.

Both are quite grim prospects.

Exactly this. The obsession with buying a striker this window is just strange.

We play a formation with 2 wingers and do not have credible backups. Over a 50 game season, Sakamoto and EMC will both miss games. To his credit, Saka was reliable and durable last season.

 

[Briles]

I mean, you say we dont need a LW, as have many people on here numerous times. In fact, I've been quoted for suggesting wingers by people saying were "overloaded" with wing options.
However, FL for the entire January window and has very clearly stated during this window he wants a LW.
Ill be completely honest here, I'll take what FL says we need over you, or anyone else on this forum. No offence intended, but if FL says he wants/we need a LW, and yous aye we don't, your opinion means shit in all honesty.

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Oh did he say speficially we needed a left winger I must've missed that, do you have a link? Or do you mean on FM?

 

[PVA]

Sakamoto gets injured and we’re starting Raphael or KKH at RW.

EMC gets injured and we’re playing Brau or BTA on the left.

Both are quite grim prospects.

I don’t think either of those are as scary as the prospect of Thomas or Kitching getting injured and playing Bidwell at CB.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Oh did he say speficially we needed a left winger I must've missed that, do you have a link? Or do you mean on FM?

So if EMC and Sakamoto get injured you’re happy with Brau, BTA and Raphael being their replacements?

 

[ptr]

Are you going to expand on who JD is, or the fact you said Rangers were after BTA?

Literally never said Rangers were after BTA. You misread the post.

Sakamoto gets injured and we’re starting Raphael or KKH at RW.

EMC gets injured and we’re playing Brau or BTA on the left.

Both are quite grim prospects.

Rapha is never going to start in the Championship for us. Lampard will go 3-5-2 if we get injuries.

 

[Briles]

Wh

So if EMC and Sakamoto get injured you’re happy with Brau, BTA and Raphael being their replacements?

Why are you obsessed with Injuries we have two first team players who can play left wing and plenty who can play right as a second position. I was merely asking where Lampard has specified LW as a need to strengthen

 

[TomRad85]

Why is why I don’t get the assertion we don’t need either

Saying we need a winger seems to bring out the remaining dwindling small % that actually think our strikers are good enough, despite actually watching them with their own eyes. We need both of those and a top quality CB to really compete.
Kind of pointless going in circles at this point, i choose to believe that the management aren't blind and are working on all 3 as well as some outwards transfers. Whether we get all that done remains to be seen though, you'd really hope to see at least 1 new face this week really.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Wh

Why are you obsessed with Injuries we have two first team players who can play left wing and plenty who can play right as a second position. I was merely asking where Lampard has specified LW as a need to strengthen

Because it’s a reasonable scenario given EMC was out for a decent period last year.

you said we dont need a LW or RW.

you say we have plenty who can play RWas as a second position. Name them.