Transfer Rumour 25/26 Summer Transfer Window (68 Viewers)

[Lee77]

This place is wild. No significant out goings, we (might) have upgraded our keeper until Dovin is back, seemingly upgraded at centre half, got back up at right back and shifted Bassette out on loan. 3 hours to go, Doug might have something up his sleeve yet, not been a bad window!

 

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[pusbccfc]

Only idiots and trolls will argue against this.

Roberts? if you want your winger to do nothing and then fall over

Still a better option than Raphael and BTA who's currently playing RW for me.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

What time does the transfer window close, I thought it was 7 UK time?

Literally went to make a sandwich and do a few work emails, and this thread has gained 8 pages and the bed has been pissed.

That's not to say I may or may not join in a few hours time!

Your bed is wet with a different colour after Sheaf's transfer tbf

 

[DT-R]

you’re usually a pretty reasonable poster but you’re absolutely pissing your pants today aren’t you

we’ve kept MVE and signed a solid centre back. Only curveball is sheaf going but to be honest he’s looked pretty average at best for a season or so now. Ideally additional CM cover but other then that think we’re in good shape

But we haven't signed a solid CB...... unless I missed the press release? Or are we taking word on here of a signing as gospel now?

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[slondonskyblue]

Im not pissingmy pants but am totally frustrated yes.

Everyone at the end of last year was under the consensus we neededbetter than Allen, and most in their ideal window wanted Eccles out to upgrade on. Now they are integral to our cover in CM, a position where Torp is prone to breaking down and where we will need to rotate.

We play a formation with wingers and only have 2 experienced wingers in the squad.

Most wanted one of Simms or BTA out and we've got rid of neither

Most wanted Da Silva as backup and Bidwell out and neither have happened.

Its been a ponderous window to be honest.

Generational level bedwetting this is. Would you rather we overpay or break our wage structure just to sign a few players?

 

[shmmeee]

Compared to 12 months ago, I'd say yes. Players are settled. The likes of Bidwell, Allen and Eccles have been phased out. Those three played a decent amount of minutes last September. We have Grimes.

It's a difficult balance to strike. We could have gone down the 2023 route by selling Rudi and MVE and gambling on £35m worth of talent.

You aren't guaranteed quality when spending millions, as we've seen in the past 12 months.

If by “phased out” you mean “currently the entirety of our central defensive and midfield cover.”

 

[jordan210]

Frank looking very relaxed eating lunch alfresco

 

[Balli001]

Generational level bedwetting this is. Would you rather we overpay or break our wage structure just to sign a few players?

yes he would

 

[Matt smith]

Generational level bedwetting this is. Would you rather we overpay or break our wage structure just to sign a few players?

This is just absolute waffle too by the way

 

[Speedie's Head]

And that’s fine but it’s again just irresponsible where we are in letting sheaf go with no one lined up on deadline day. Woolf is a great signing but how can we seriously think we can last the season with only one LW in EMC, One 10 in Rudoni and four senior CMs

I hate this expresion but "there's no magic money tree". The other big limitation is the wage bill as we have to control our operating losses.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Generational level bedwetting this is. Would you rather we overpay or break our wage structure just to sign a few players?

Another bling pocket watcher.

 

[pusbccfc]

If by “phased out” you mean “currently the entirety of our central defensive and midfield cover.”

Yeah, they've gone from starting to being on the bench behind far superior players like Grimes and Torp!

 

[slondonskyblue]

This is just absolute waffle too by the way

Is it? Many on here would have us offering Callum Doyle £50k a week.

 

[Briles]

It’s just not happening is it @Alkhen

Can I just say the absolute upmost respect to Doug for acquiring the ground truly magnificent

but on the pitch I honestly believe we’ll regress in amount of points and league position

There’s not enough depth to mount a serious promotion push; that’s just a fact and frank will know that

The word "Depth" is banded around like we are playing in Europe. We are out of the league cup. We have the league to focus on and to a lesser extent the FA Cup. If our squad cant manage that then I'd argue that we aren't ready for the prem anyway

 

[Evo1883]

Nobody is asking for a huge overhaul. Just a better squad and a more solid defence. A huge overhaul isnt needed, and not what ANYONE on this thread is asking for. But when a serious injury to Rudoni leaves us up shit creek, its ok as we bought in 1 CH on deadline day. That'll work!

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Truth be told we probably won't be getting what you desire so probably best to get the tissues ready now

Seasons over

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

I hate this expresion but "there's no magic money tree". The other big limitation is the wage bill as we have to control our operating losses.

Again don’t mind as can see we have to let players go to buy them, but we have let a few go now with wages being covered. Surely we could of at least lined up some loans to back up key positions with the promise they would get minutes

 

[quinn1971]

Has it? You’ve got Grimes, Torp, Eccles and Allen.

Grimes has missed a handful of games in the last 6-7 seasons. So there’s only the necessity to have a backup plan for Torp/Eccles.

It’s mental that people will say we need 5 first team CMs and look at positions like AM and RW/LW and conclude that we’re ok.

id say so, sheafs way ahead of Eccles and Allen, Eccles is still out so that leaves us just Allen? sheaf needs replacing

 

[skybluecam]

Im not pissingmy pants but am totally frustrated yes.

Everyone at the end of last year was under the consensus we neededbetter than Allen, and most in their ideal window wanted Eccles out to upgrade on. Now they are integral to our cover in CM, a position where Torp is prone to breaking down and where we will need to rotate.

We play a formation with wingers and only have 2 experienced wingers in the squad.

Most wanted one of Simms or BTA out and we've got rid of neither

Most wanted Da Silva as backup and Bidwell out and neither have happened.

Its been a ponderous window to be honest.

 

[Speedie's Head]

My point is maybe we did offer Simms for a certain amount and nobody took it up

Quite possibly but he'd cost a lot to replace and at best it would be cost neutral I suppose.

 

[David O'Day]

Still a better option than Raphael and BTA who's currently playing RW for me.

Will cost a fortune in wages and Saka is now.

Really not worth it.

 

[shmmeee]

Yeah, they've gone from starting to being on the bench behind far superior players like Grimes and Torp!

We’re one injury away from Jamie Allen as the lynchpin of our side.

 

[slondonskyblue]

Another bling pocket watcher.

No I just have a basic grasp of football finances and how the club operates under a tight budget. Chuck in a £40m stadium purchase and it's no surprise we're not splashing the cash on big transfers.

Be grateful we are where we are.

 

[WebbCCFC]

What's the point in getting frustrated now? Yes, we need 3 in. Just because there's no links online, doesn't mean we aren't in talks. We've been after Godo, so we're clearly after a winger. We've sold Sheaf, so we clearly need a CM. Start all the moaning at 7pm

 

[Ccfcisparks]

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Another one of these for you Cameron

 

[b12345]

What happened to getting a proper director of football in? Swear Doug said we were getting one at the fans forum after sacking Robins?

 

[DT-R]

Truth be told we probably won't be getting what you desire so probably best to get the tissues ready now

Seasons over

Crazy world! Imagine being called a bed wetter for actually wanting to see your team improve on last season! Rather than just stand still in the championship!

Oh well, better get them sheets stripped and in the wash!

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[mark82]

What's the point in getting frustrated now? Yes, we need 3 in. Just because there's no links online, doesn't mean we aren't in talks. We've been after Godo, so we're clearly after a winger. We've sold Sheaf, so we clearly need a CM. Start all the moaning at 7pm

Been clear Godo has been off to Strasbourg for a few days, so hopefully been working on alternatives in the meantime.

 

[wingy]

yes but we can also say he's no longer in our best XI and 6.5m is far too much for him at this stage.

i hope he gets fit and stays fit as he seems a great person but it was time

all things must pass

As Said by George Harrison!

 

[Evo1883]

Crazy world! Imagine being called a bed wetter for actually wanting to see your team improve on last season! Rather than just stand still in the championship!

Oh well, better get them sheets stripped and in the wash!

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From what I can gather , youd be happy with a CM and a CB .

Is that correct

 

[Skyblue_CP]

Realistically, As it stands we’re weaker in defence, weaker in midfield and a striker down. For some reason people now think that a 46 game season is determined by a “starting team” odd.

 

[Cally Fedora]

Once Woolfenden is announced it’s one of the best windows we’ve had. Retaining every player that we would be weakened by losing. Wright, Saka, Rudoni and MVE.

 

[Grendel]

We’re one injury away from Jamie Allen as the lynchpin of our side.

Well we aren’t and Sheaf hardly would have fancied being a bench player if grimes stayed fit all season

 

[pusbccfc]

We’re one injury away from Jamie Allen as the lynchpin of our side.

We were one injury away from Ryan Howley and Liam Kelly being the lynchpin.

In fact, Howley was the lynchpin at one time because of an injury to Sheaf!

 

[Para1140]

Godo to join Strasbourg despite Coventry interest​

Latest from Sky Sports News' James Cole:
Martial Godo is set to join Strasbourg from Fulham in a permanent deal.
The deal is understood to be worth in the region of £6m.
The 22-year-old winger had been the subject of strong interest from Coventry this summer.

 

[quinn1971]

If that’s us done then I wouldn’t be suprised, king said himself if we can’t find the right player then at least we own the ground, and that squad is more than capable of at least top 6 just would of liked a couple more to give us a better chance in the play offs, there’s still January if we need something