Chris1987
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I didn't say they did.
Transfer Rumour 25/26 Summer Transfer Window (46 Viewers)
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Sky Blue Goblin
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Have we heard if Fulham have accepted our bid yet?
Alkhen
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Bit arbitrary mate! I mean look at how much we spent on Vik over what we spent on Kitching. who you don't seem happy with. We don't know how anyone is going to do here based on the fee alone.
We've had a decent hit rate so I'm just going to trust them to get it right. My sheets are not fully dry, bit annoying we've not landed more but there is still over a week. I'll be raging if we don't add though
shmmeee
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We’re fine and I think we’ll finish upper half again. Just don’t think we’ve got enough in us be it funds or wage bill not sure to pus for promotion. And feel that we could have improved the squad towards that.
shmmeee
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TBF £1m on Vik was big money at the time. I think £1.3M on Hamer was the most we’d spend since Eastwood or something.
But we’re a different beast and inflation has happened so about £5m finger in the air is what an upgrade costs I reckon. If we got a single player who goes into the side similar to how Grimes, MvE, Rushworth, Thomas, Rudi, Wright all did then I’d be happy.
Brighton Sky Blue
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I am ripping on not just one but two seasons of me declaring that we’re in a relegation battle by October
SkyBlueStallion_89
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Nothing so it seems, other then it being reported we bid it's gone quiet
Sky Blue Goblin
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Least they have been reporting it as rejected like the others
They don’t live in the outside world … they barely leave their bedrooms
BlueSkiesForever
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Do you reckon Lampard’s happy with the window so far? I get that there’s still a little bit of time left but I’d expect him to have been backed a little more than he has so far, or is that not fair to say?
Maybe he’s sound with the squad as it is, but if I was in his shoes I’d have hoped the name “Lampard” would have a little more weight when it comes to signings, and the owner, who specifically brought me in, would have given me a bit more free reign, maybe? Is it all Austin doing the work or does Lampard have some input? I get that I’m completely speculating and we can’t say either way what’s going on behind closed doors, but it just feels very lethargic and sorta eerily quiet behind those doors. (Hate this last minute waiting, just too much anticipation for me
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Maybe he’s sound with the squad as it is, but if I was in his shoes I’d have hoped the name “Lampard” would have a little more weight when it comes to signings, and the owner, who specifically brought me in, would have given me a bit more free reign, maybe? Is it all Austin doing the work or does Lampard have some input? I get that I’m completely speculating and we can’t say either way what’s going on behind closed doors, but it just feels very lethargic and sorta eerily quiet behind those doors. (Hate this last minute waiting, just too much anticipation for me
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Samo
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So far, no.
By 1st September, probably yes.
Gaz71
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I do honestly believe that the so called domino effect hasn’t quite happened in deals we needed to happen yet. Maybe we will end up playing in the loan market only? Going to be mighty interesting regardless
don’t think FL has any specific pull from Chelsea anymore, completely different club now.
where I think he may help is getting players over the line, would grimes have come under robins? Maybe, maybe not…..
regards George, no chance we get him on loan!
Ccfcisparks
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Lampard certainly has an effect when attracting players
AOM
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Do you go to the same barber as John Harriott?
But I've no idea! At least with Rushworth in, it's not as urgent and he won't be rushed back
PUSB-We_are_going_up
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A backup winger and Starting CB is all we need methinks, even if we only get a CB I would be happy come the end of the window as we’ve kept ahold of some quality players that could be all the difference for us this season. Plenty to be positive about P3 games W2 D1 L0. Won our first away game of the season in the first away game of the season not in like November, maybe we wont have a slow start and might be up there this year!
Lamps
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He has no reason to be unhappy.Do you reckon Lampard’s happy with the window so far? I get that there’s still a little bit of time left but I’d expect him to have been backed a little more than he has so far, or is that not fair to say?
Maybe he’s sound with the squad as it is, but if I was in his shoes I’d have hoped the name “Lampard” would have a little more weight when it comes to signings, and the owner, who specifically brought me in, would have given me a bit more free reign, maybe? Is it all Austin doing the work or does Lampard have some input? I get that I’m completely speculating and we can’t say either way what’s going on behind closed doors, but it just feels very lethargic and sorta eerily quiet behind those doors. (Hate this last minute waiting, just too much anticipation for me
When he came in it has been stated he was very happy with the squad he was taking over. We were 3 points above the relegation places. He took us to the playoffs getting the 4th highest amount of points from the time he took over. Two of the clubs that got more points, Leeds and Burnley, got the top 2 places. The other club, Sheffield United, are in total disarray.
In this time we've got rid of some deadwood and sold 1 player most agreed wasn't good enough. He has kept all of his best players so far. No signings have had to be made that are replacements. He has signed 4 players including Grimes who slotted straight in and KKH who's a very good prospect. Rushworth also came in who looks solid although some would like you to believe he is the same level as Collins.
We still have 10 days left to bring in other players. We have the money but won't make panic buys like Wrexham. We only have 1 loan so no restrictions there either. Look around the other Championship sides. There's not a lot to be jealous about.
Ccfcisparks
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He's said himself he wants more players so he's clearly not happy
TomRad85
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Silva has said Godo will likely be allowed to go but feels Fulham are light on the wings. The noises from Ipswich suggest Woolfenden has basically asked to leave to play more. I do think both those get done at the very least. The fact their managers are speaking about them suggests things are moving.
Lamps
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Every manager wants more players. It doesn't mean they're unhappy if they don't get them if they get to keep all the players they want.
Hobo
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Yes he wants more players. But "clearly not happy" is just your spin on things. You chat shit while thinking you are the oracle
. You know no more than the rest of us
Alkhen
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I get you, agreed we are at a stage now where we need quality here and there rather than numbers. A top CB is crucial. But I'd be happy with a few players like Godo if the scouting has been done, could unearthed a gem
BlueSkiesForever
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I can’t argue with your points, I agree we’re in a decent position as a club, but I can’t help but feel like we could be doing a little more in order to really secure a top 2-4 place. Realistically we’ve tried quite a few times now to scrape through the play-offs and it hasn’t worked, with the quality we’ve got we should be aiming for top 2 and if that fails then at least we’re in the play-offs as a backup. Just having that extra bit of depth and quality will really make a difference, not just in where we finish in the table but also in play-off games if we do end up going through all that again.
I think waiting and getting good value for money is clearly great but there comes a point when you’re suddenly on the back foot, scrabbling around trying to find that bit of quality if knock-on deals from other clubs fall through. We’ll have a decent season either way, I’m not concerned for us as a club, but I’m not certain we’ll be promoted with the current team, it’s very possible just not as probable as it should be.
SkyBlueGuy
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I think the financial risk involved in trying to assemble a team that can challenge for autos is too great. The expenditure needed to get our squad there would be significant and then if you miss out, yes you're in the playoffs, but they are very unpredictable.
I think aiming for 3rd - 6th is the only viable option for the money we can spend without risking our future. You just have to use a good model to build, sell at the right time/ price and reinvest. It took Brentford 10 years of trying before they finally got promoted. But then they weren't a flash in the pan, they had the foundations to keep building.
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Grendel
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As a minimum we obviously need another centre half and also a forward
Our flagship sigining is seemingly resigned to sitting on the bench which is very odd
Hobo
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Who have "you" nominated as our flagship signing? I can't see Grimes or Rudoni sitting on the bench.
Lamps
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So what do you suggest? Pay well over the odds, make a signing like Doyle to Wrexham or bring in players not good enough?
More players should become available in the next 10 days. We should only bring in players that will improve us and also at the right price. We're not a rich club. Bring in loans if we have to.
Ccfcisparks
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Well its KKH surely
Grendel
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As he was signed this season….
Grendel
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We need another CB minimum - it’s not even a debate and as Simms and Bassette seem frozen out another forward. It’s absurd to suggest another CB isn’t needed