Can someone explain our transfer policy .? I’m getting confused (18 Viewers)

[Skybluedownunder]

I agree 100%. I know not everyone was behind the idea but I don’t think King should have blocked the Bamford transfer considering Lampard wanted him.

Already wore the captains band at Sheff Utd too


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[skybluecam]

Why are people acting like it’s ridiculous to have 5 wingers?

Having 4 is the bare minimum if you’re playing a formation with wingers. You’re pretty much always going to sub at least one if not both. Having 5 covers us for injury and just ups the competition.

In terms of other positions- all the (limited) noise suggests we’re trying.

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

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I kinda like spoons, but ... yh

sorry mate , have one on me

 

[skyblueeyesrevisited]

Already wore the captains band at Sheff Utd too


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And set a great example by getting sent off for diving

 

[shmmeee]

Would he even pass a medical?
His shoulder needs surgery

Medicals aren’t a fitness test. They’re there to look for long term issues the club isn’t aware of.

 

[biggymania]

It's always frustrating and confusing when you follow transfer activity day by day. So really you have to remind yourself that signings don't get completed/announced in priority order. We likely do have funds to invest if an opportunity arises on a player that the recruitment team strongly believes will return a profit. Markelo definitely feels in that bracket.

Judge the window as a whole when it is done. I think it's fair to say if we don't strengthen one of LB, CB or CDM in this window we've made a big mis-step and Doug/Dean can be rightly criticised for that.

 

[Alkhen]

Relax, spending money on a winger is a positive, it means we have funds, there is time left to do more business.

Basically you need to disregard anything you read on Facebook and most of twitter. Doug has plugged the leaks and transfer policy isn't something we'll know.

It's all speculation at this point. For me I would imagine after seeing Rudoni struggle to get any sort of form (clearly the shoulder not right) the recruitment team decided that we need more cover for him, we already have Esse who can fill in there so of our existing targets Markelo was the best to come in and take the RW spot so Esse can move central.

Not sure why some on here need to read that as the end of Tats or mean Rudi is gone,

 

[CovveeBreak]

Folks play Champ Manager and suddenly think they understand the business of football.

I think we can safely say we didnt just shoot 4m quid out at a t-shirt cannon at the first random winger we’ve seen.

 

[robbiethemole]

Keep the midfielders in the middle and the forwards forward, we have lots to choose from

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Our transfer policy has and will always be mostly succession planning under King.

So you'd be think looking at the lynchpin of our team being over 30 and no-one looking like being able to do the same job he does in the team meaning we're flogged him too hard and now he's feeling the effects (along with almost kamikaze tactics leaving him exposed) would be the highest priority?

There are still days to go in the transfer window so not going to criticise yet, but it seems plainly obvious to me that both in terms of current squad AND success planning a back up to Grimes is the most important consideration.

 

[shmmeee]

So you'd be think looking at the lynchpin of our team being over 30 and no-one looking like being able to do the same job he does in the team meaning we're flogged him too hard and now he's feeling the effects (along with almost kamikaze tactics leaving him exposed) would be the highest priority?

There are still days to go in the transfer window so not going to criticise yet, but it seems plainly obvious to me that both in terms of current squad AND success planning a back up to Grimes is the most important consideration.

One reason I don’t want Onyeka is I think that position is going to be key if we go up and I don’t think Grimes is up to PL football physically. I think we’re going to need to spend good money there.

 

[clint van damme]

One reason I don’t want Onyeka is I think that position is going to be key if we go up and I don’t think Grimes is up to PL football physically. I think we’re going to need to spend good money there.

Let's get up first and then worry about what's required in the PL.

 

[shmmeee]

Let's get up first and then worry about what's required in the PL.

Fair. Especially as Doug appears to have won the euro millions last night.

 

[Jamesimus]

One reason I don’t want Onyeka is I think that position is going to be key if we go up and I don’t think Grimes is up to PL football physically. I think we’re going to need to spend good money there.

I hear this, but there’s a chance Onyeka works with how we will have to play should we be lucky enough to get over the line. He looks “physically” capable (I’m yet to see the football side of his game of course!).

Like you, I don’t think Grimes will make the step up in full. Maybe as a bit part player? I’d love to see him do it though.

 

[Cally Fedora]

As far as I can tell our policy so far has been to sign players that have improved us to the extent that we top the league.

 

[Johhny Blue]

It’s just like “wing night” at the pub

 

[mmttww]

to answer the OP, looks like transfer policy is "put together a squad capable of making the playoffs three out of five seasons, then when that squad over performs, try to capitalise by adding quality in the Jan window". Not a great title for a policy but