25/26 January Transfer Window (76 Viewers)

[Sick Boy]

Lampard's reputation is at an all-time high – he is going to ride the crest of this wave until the end of the season. He is getting a lot of adulation for what he is doing at Coventry. Why leave that and go to Palace, where things could go wrong very quickly? I think Rob Edwards has given championship managers a masterclass in what not to do.

The situation is completely different? Edwards has also managed to get results out of them recently.

 

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[Skyblueabo1111]

Yep. That’s exactly the reason why players transfer from the club at the bottom of the championship to the top every season. Especially at 36 years of age.

He doesn’t look that good, merely hints that he was a skilful player who probably should have achieved more in his career. He’s not won them a single game as they continue (even without the points deduction) on a record breaking season of underperformance.

Every game I have watched him play, he has played well..even at 36 , he is very good.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

Every game I have watched him play, he has played well..even at 36 , he is very good.

He's been linked to Millwall

 

[Skyblueabo1111]

He's been linked to Millwall

I don't for a moment think he is coming here, but I think he would be a good addition, to get us promoted.

 

[oneofourown]

Sorry for my ignorance as I may have missed something over the year but teams don't ever have a player/manager like in the old days, do they have too much responsibility now? I think we had Terry Butcher but only played a few games, but it was quite common. The reason I say this is Bannon seem the type that could actually do something at Sheff Wed, as player/manager. He knows the club inside out and if he had an old head for an assistant, someone like Steve Evans, I think next season he could bring them back up.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Would love some back up to cm sooner rather than later

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

And his dad is Mr Muscle

His parentage is unclear and there is a paternity battle with a Mr. Sheen

 

[Torquay Sky Blue]

Every game I have watched him play, he has played well..even at 36 , he is very good.

Never seen him have a bad game but I used to say that about Grimes

 

[long way home]

If we get promoted Doug has a massive decision to make about every aspect of the club. Does he invest in the foundation or invest on the pitch including coaches. Can he do both ? Or does he sell take the investment and run for the hills knowing he will of achieved his goal and finished what he started.

Everything in my opinion comes from Dougs decision and the 1st meeting between FL and Doug will be instrumental on the path the club walk. With or without FL, those 2 will be adored and in my opinion deserve that and therefore deserve the right to do what they want.

 

[Skyblueabo1111]

Never seen him have a bad game but I used to say that about Grimes

Think Grimes is knackered

 

[Skyblueabo1111]

Sorry for my ignorance as I may have missed something over the year but teams don't ever have a player/manager like in the old days, do they have too much responsibility now? I think we had Terry Butcher but only played a few games, but it was quite common. The reason I say this is Bannon seem the type that could actually do something at Sheff Wed, as player/manager. He knows the club inside out and if he had an old head for an assistant, someone like Steve Evans, I think next season he could bring them back up.

They are in a right mess financially.

 

[Sick Boy]

If we get promoted Doug has a massive decision to make about every aspect of the club. Does he invest in the foundation or invest on the pitch including coaches. Can he do both ? Or does he sell take the investment and run for the hills knowing he will of achieved his goal and finished what he started.

Everything in my opinion comes from Dougs decision and the 1st meeting between FL and Doug will be instrumental on the path the club walk. With or without FL, those 2 will be adored and in my opinion deserve that and therefore deserve the right to do what they want.

King is more likely to think about selling the club.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

King is more likely to think about selling the club.

Don’t be so sure

 

[Sick Boy]

Don’t be so sure

Of course he would do.

 

[SkyBlueChris]

Think Grimes is knackered

Hes just had basically 2 weeks off before the Leicester game!

 

[Deity]

King is more likely to think about selling the club.

Is not binary.

He could seek Co investors ….

 

[Skyblueabo1111]

Hes just had basically 2 weeks off before the Leicester game!

Fair point, but he is being asked to play 3 games per week. Not subbed and he is 29.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Lampard's reputation is at an all-time high – he is going to ride the crest of this wave until the end of the season. He is getting a lot of adulation for what he is doing at Coventry. Why leave that and go to Palace, where things could go wrong very quickly? I think Rob Edwards has given championship managers a masterclass in what not to do.

Why do you think Palace have a vacancy, they don't back the manager, they sell players, sound familiar.

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

Hes just had basically 2 weeks off before the Leicester game!

He's had 2 weeks without a game, not 2 weeks off. Given our poor run of form before the break the training will have been intense. Besides which, there's a difference between long term exhaustion and match fatigue. Some games he's going to find hard and we need an option we can bring off the bench for 20-30 mins and to step into that starting berth if required.

 

[shmmeee]

His parentage is unclear and there is a paternity battle with a Mr. Sheen

Fuck that’s way better than mine.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Is not binary.

He could seek Co investors ….

Doubtful we’d get the investors with the clout necessary to be be a minority owner. It’s more likely going to be an American investment fund as is the majority of the premier league and they’d more than likely want the whole lot

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Doubtful we’d get the investors with the clout necessary to be be a minority owner. It’s more likely going to be an American investment fund as is the majority of the premier league and they’d more than likely want the whole lot

What he's done here points to wanting to sell the club and ground as a package for a very nice sum. At which point we're then very much into the unknown.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

What he's done here points to wanting to sell the club and ground as a package for a very nice sum. At which point we're then very much into the unknown.

He'd probably try and get £100m for us and pocket a nice 100% return on investment

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

What he's done here points to wanting to sell the club and ground as a package for a very nice sum. At which point we're then very much into the unknown.

That’s what I’ve been convinced on as soon as we bought the ground. The CBS makes no money - doesn’t make sense to buy it until the very last moment. I reckon he sells at the end of the season regardless. Difference is he may be able to tack on another 100m if we go up

Doug deserves a statue for what he’s done for us even in a short time

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

That’s what I’ve been convinced on as soon as we bought the ground. The CBS makes no money - doesn’t make sense to buy it until the very last moment. I reckon he sells at the end of the season regardless. Difference is he may be able to tack on another 100m if we go up

Doug deserves a statue for what he’s done for us even in a short time

Regardless of whether he does this summer or not, hopefully he sells to people with their heads screwed on.

 

[PaulPUSB]

Regardless of whether he does this summer or not, hopefully he sells to people with their heads screwed on.

I think "SpaceX Arena" has a nice ring to it...

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[ovduk78]

I think "SpaceX Arena" has a nice ring to it...

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Careful @shmmeee will explode with a crazy suggestion like that

 

[blunted]

And if you take out Wilson, Bidwell and possibly Allen? Which is more what I was getting at, the players that will actually play.

You can't really compare with Ipswich, their squad has depth and was assembled at huge cost. Also took them a long time to get going this season.

We are still not a young side if you take the loans out. Most of our first choice team is 25 or over.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I think "SpaceX Arena" has a nice ring to it...

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As a fat bloke I was hoping whoever takes over will turn the exhibition hall into the biggest all you can eat in Britain. Ideally the Pizza Hut one but I am open minded.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

As a fat bloke I was hoping whoever takes over will turn the exhibition hall into the biggest all you can eat in Britain. Ideally the Pizza Hut one but I am open minded.

From one of my favourite films, way back when.

 

[blunted]

If we get promoted Doug has a massive decision to make about every aspect of the club. Does he invest in the foundation or invest on the pitch including coaches. Can he do both ? Or does he sell take the investment and run for the hills knowing he will of achieved his goal and finished what he started.

Everything in my opinion comes from Dougs decision and the 1st meeting between FL and Doug will be instrumental on the path the club walk. With or without FL, those 2 will be adored and in my opinion deserve that and therefore deserve the right to do what they want.

DK is not daft. He will keep to the plan. If he gets an offer he can't refuse, he will sell.
If we get promoted, expect us to possibly go for a Cat 1 Academy. Spend wisely with sensible contracts if we are relegated, so we are not screwed if we are relegated after one season.
Expect to buy hungry players with hopefully a large increased resale value.
Only worry is, our buys (not loans) this year have for once not been great. KKH may come good, but appears to have a recurring ankle problem. Woolfie and Brau have been underwhelming so far.

 

[Alkhen]

We are still not a young side if you take the loans out. Most of our first choice team is 25 or over.

25 is still pretty young and really experienced is it, dunno why it's a controversial opinion to think we could do with an older leader type in the mix.

 

[Samo]

As an aside... just watching the Stoke/Boro game: how bloody awful is that Stoke kit???

 

[blunted]

25 is still pretty young and really experienced is it, dunno why it's a controversial opinion to think we could do with an older leader type in the mix.

Most players are considered to be at their peak from 25 until their legs go.
The point you made was we are a young team. We were a few years go but they have grown together as they have got older.
The younger players we have bought have struggled to break through, apart from Rudi (24) and Bobby (24). Dovin did it and is young for a goalie.
Simms and MVE were youngish when we first bought them and have improved.

 

[Johnnythespider]

I think "SpaceX Arena" has a nice ring to it...

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