Ccfcisparks
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i think we would need to sign more than that if we are letting all those lot go
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DannyThomas_1981
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no worries -I could have been clearer.
skybluecam
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Think some people aren't appreciating the gulf between the prem and the championship.
We've seen teams get 90-100+ points in the champ and absolutely sink without trace in the prem. And some of the more successful promoted teams (like Sunderland) spend £££ and basically replace the entire starting 11.
Unfortunately I wouldn't be surprised if the likes of Grimes, Saka, EMC, BTA, Torp etc. are just out of their depth post promotion.
We've seen teams get 90-100+ points in the champ and absolutely sink without trace in the prem. And some of the more successful promoted teams (like Sunderland) spend £££ and basically replace the entire starting 11.
Unfortunately I wouldn't be surprised if the likes of Grimes, Saka, EMC, BTA, Torp etc. are just out of their depth post promotion.
Tommo1993
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I’d expect us to have an unrecognisable team compared to now if we wanted to stay up.
Gibbo
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Interesting article in today's ST, which said, if I have this right:-
1. Sunderland are way out performing previous promoted teams
2. They spent £160m in the summer
3. That may seem a stupendous amount of money, but their parachute payments would be £200m or so were they to go down.
4. So they are covered
5. His argument was that parachute payments give a promoted team a chance to compete.
In which case were the owners of Luton and Southampton remiss?
covcity4life
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Of course nothing wrong with spending big to try to survive
We had people on here bigging up litons business and look what happened. Meanwhile they laughed at forests window with nonsense about too many new players to gel etc and they stayed up
Gibbo
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Spend nothing = You are almost certainly doomed
Spend big = at least you are giving yourself a chance
Sky Blue Goblin
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If we manage it think we’d have to spend big especially now we own the arena and infrastructure is in a good place.
Think out of the first team I’m a bit optimistic but think Rushworth, MVE, Thomas, Grimes, Rudoni and Wright could all start. With other players playing a role throughout the season.
Anyway need to focus on getting over the line in January first. Would if there is an eye on a big loan ala Sunderland last jan
Think out of the first team I’m a bit optimistic but think Rushworth, MVE, Thomas, Grimes, Rudoni and Wright could all start. With other players playing a role throughout the season.
Anyway need to focus on getting over the line in January first. Would if there is an eye on a big loan ala Sunderland last jan
Colin Steins Smile
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I would be shocked if we spent £100m if we got promoted. I'd imagine Doug would pay off the mortgage on the CBS first, then spend circa £40m on the squad and the balance on increased player wages and infrastructure.
Perryccfc
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I love Torp, but he ain’t better than Hamer.
KenilworthSkyBlue
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Yes because it's completely unnecessary.
The worst thing you can do with a winning side is flood it with new players, especially when they aren't really needed.
Bringing in that many players in a January window is usually only reserved for the desperate.
shmmeee
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I think ideally we want two wingers and probably a CM and an AM
StrettoBoy
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I can't see us getting that many loans in during the January window.
The parent clubs will want their players to get plenty of game time and I think we only need, at most, 1-2 starters plus 1-2 squad players. I wouldn't want to disrupt the team with too many starters if we are still running away with the league. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
procdoc
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If we only spent 40m in the premier league relegation would be guaranteed. King and Lampard have far ambition than that
baldy
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Most complete defensive midfielder EVER for us? That's some statement
shmmeee
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Genuinely not sure if it’s a bit but he’s not even close.
Winny the Bish
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After watching 17th placed West Brom pull apart our defence yesterday, I’d be terrified of what Premier League attacks would do to us if we only spent £40m.
StrettoBoy
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TomRad85
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He is.
Brighton Sky Blue
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A winger who can play either side, a CM and that's it as far as I'm concerned.
Colin Steins Smile
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Torps fitter and Hamers fatter!
Brighton Sky Blue
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Stats from this season disagree unfortunately. Torp is better at shooting, Hamer better in possession and passing, about equal defensively.
Colin Steins Smile
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This was my guess at what Doug would do........it's not what I would do!
Colin Steins Smile
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Hamer wins on yellow cards!
TomRad85
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If you think Hamer has had a better season than Torp it might be time to put the stats sheet down. Torp is a monster player for us under Lampard. Hamer on the other hand, even Blunts fans would tell you he's been poor.
Colin Steins Smile
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I agree, but I'm guessing at what Doug might do. He's been pretty calculating on where his investment has been spent.
TomRad85
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King will back Lampard pretty hard I think. Will be way more than £40 million.
I can't wait as it'll be nothing like we've ever seen.
Alkhen
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Personally think that is utter bollocks! Top teams have strong squads, we currently have a very thin squad on a bit of a knife edge if key players get injured. We would be screwed if Dasilva or Grimes went out long-term.
Burnley added 6 to their squad in Jan 25. It's just want is required to kick on.
Most people think we need a winger to cover/rotate Tats. We can certainly get better LB cover/competition. I honestly think it's mental we haven't got a plan B if Grimes gets crocked. Then we were obviously looking at Bamford so I don't think 4 is unrealistic.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Torp's been in the goals whereas Hamer hasn't, but if you look at other parts of their game Hamer has still performed better overall.
TomRad85
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Who's having a better season? Would any neutral say Hamer?
Brighton Sky Blue
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Check it out for yourself dude
Victor Torp - stats, career and market value
Victor Torp, Team: Coventry City, Age: 26, Country: Denmark, Height: 184 cm, Preferred foot: Right, Shirt: 29, Market value: €4.7M
Gustavo Hamer - stats, career and market value
Gustavo Hamer, Team: Sheffield United, Age: 28, Country: Netherlands, Height: 169 cm, Preferred foot: Right, Shirt: 8, Market value: €13.6M
Alkhen
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Also saying it will unsettle our squad is just negative guess work. I mean having Woolf as competition has spurred on Thomas and Kitch. I don't think any of or starters are thin skinned. If having players in the door meant a better chance of becoming a Prem player next year they would snap your hand off. And frankly any that didn't feel like that aren't really cut out for it