Flying Fokker
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Add Sakamoto playing with MVE (Who seems to languish without him).
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shmmeee
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I think that’s fair. I just think Eccles can do a job in that role.
Chris1987
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I wasn't claiming it would , don't twist things as you usually do. Just pointing out a key difference for context.
Mucca Mad Boys
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Last year Onyeka’s offensive stats, passing and shooting were generally above average his match rating was 6.94 for a whole Bundesliga season. I’ve documented his impressive defensive outputs elsewhere. Now, considering Augsburg finished 3 points above the relegation zone, it looks positive. I’m confident he’d do well in the Championship at the very least. It’d make a good signing for us even thinking ahead to next year.
If you bring Onyeka in, you have the option to perhaps play 4-3-3 or even Torp at AM. I don’t think it’s as straightforward as Torp being dropped for him.
shmmeee
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Torp can’t last an English season and hasn’t since he signed. You need him plus another.
Mucca Mad Boys
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To be honest, Ipswich’s recruitment policy seems to be geared towards creating a Championship super team.Have you heard of parachute payments ? Are you aware of the income they generated from player sales in the summer ?
If not maybe have a look ….
Can these players keep them up or are they content with being a yo-yo team?
mmttww
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Had the same thought. He'd just need to stop that habit (which tbf he hasn't done as much recently) of falling over hoping for a foul.
Edit: can anyone pull up Eccles data stuff for this season? feel like his output can be hard to measure with the eye test sometimes.
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Mucca Mad Boys
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He’s doing a good job of it so far and Eccles has been playing just as well as him of late.
You need something different and at a higher level than Allen. In the Prem, if you don’t have athleticism in every area of the pitch, you’ll be exposed.
At CB an CM, we’ve got good technicality but at times the athleticism isn’t there. Kitching got turned by Ayew so imagine him against Haaland…
Brighton Sky Blue
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Looks like Lampard wants to use Eccles further up the pitch to be honest. I guess my point is there isn't any of our midfielders you'd describe as a 'powerhouse' which is what I think it lacks.
Brighton Sky Blue
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In a different universe Kyle McFadzean goes up against Haaland on the opening day of the 23/24 season...Kitching got turned by Ayew so imagine him against Haaland…
alexccfc99
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I thought Ayew was shite last week and barely looked a threat, myselfHe’s doing a good job of it so far and Eccles has been playing just as well as him of late.
You need something different and at a higher level than Allen. In the Prem, if you don’t have athleticism in every area of the pitch, you’ll be exposed.
At CB an CM, we’ve got good technicality but at times the athleticism isn’t there. Kitching got turned by Ayew so imagine him against Haaland…
Mucca Mad Boys
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I agree but there was that one moment where Kitching gets turned and in the Prem, we won’t get away with it as really.
Winny the Bish
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And we'd become the first ever Premier League team to finish on 0 points
shmmeee
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He’s doing a good job of it so far and Eccles has been playing just as well as him of late.
You need something different and at a higher level than Allen. In the Prem, if you don’t have athleticism in every area of the pitch, you’ll be exposed.
At CB an CM, we’ve got good technicality but at times the athleticism isn’t there. Kitching got turned by Ayew so imagine him against Haaland…
He’s been in the matchday squad less than any other first team player. He’s never played more than 2.5k minutes in a season and is on 1800 ish so far.
They might be in the same division as us but in terms of finances they are leagues away from us. If we can go up then we can match them but not until that happensHave you heard of parachute payments ? Are you aware of the income they generated from player sales in the summer ?
If not maybe have a look ….
Balli001
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A few? We have 1 available space in our 25 man squad. Currently some of the bench wont even be on it once everyone is available again.
Colin Steins Smile
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I appreciate that we're concerned we've not secured quality CM player so far. Hopefully, that'll be addressed soon.
However, for those asking for DK to "splash the cash" need to consider the outlay he's already made this season in buying the stadium and the two recent loans. I'd imagine that Esse loan fee and wages will be significant.
However, for those asking for DK to "splash the cash" need to consider the outlay he's already made this season in buying the stadium and the two recent loans. I'd imagine that Esse loan fee and wages will be significant.
DT-R
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A) Doug King hasnt splashed any cash in buying the stadium.
B) Id be highly surprised if there was any fee involved in loaning Esse and/or Minny. Id go as far as saying I highly doubt we'll be picking up their full wage. A percentage of it yes. But im pretty confident there wont be a loaning fee involved!
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Sky Blue Pete
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Based on what?
Colin Steins Smile
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No loan fee for Esse? Have Crystal Palace become a charity?
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JSL
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Very good point. But we all love a Friday evening announcement
fernandopartridge
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Even before their parachute payments they were in a stronger financial position, they've got very wealthy owners and have a higher turnover £37.3m last accounts Vs £29m for us. Lots of fuss was made over their miracle double promotion but their wage bill in their last promotion season was £37m, which I'd suspect is the highest outside of the parachute clubs. Looks like they had something like £112m share capital invested to get them promoted last time.
Sky Blue Goblin
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Disagree on both counts.
Firstly no one is offering a 100% LTV mortgage on the CBS arena. The club will of have to put down a deposit.
Secondly Esse was very much in demand. Why would palace not ask for a fee
How does Ipswich and Boro keep buying players if you can only have 25?
DT-R
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Which bit? That we didnt pay a fee? In 40 years of following football ive NEVER heard of such a thing. The borrowing club picks up a percentage or all of the wage dependant on the terms of the contract, but an upfront fee? To give your player some league experience and game time and ease your wage expenditure? Im not saying it doesn't/hasn't happened, but its highly irregular. Otherwise why isnt it spoken of in the articles released when signing a player?
"Obikwu is being sold for a fee of around £500k". Thats in the articles, but "Coventry sign Esse on loan" says just that! Not, "Coventry sign Esse on loan for an upfront fee of £X amount"!
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Grendel
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We paid a loan fee for Clarke Harris of £125,000 in league 2
DT-R
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No, but if they can reduce their wage bill for a few months and get some much needed game time for a player just sat on the bench, then why not? Thats the payment in itself. Especially for a PL club. We all know PL clubs collect youth players in the hope one turns good. Not like any PL club is that hard up paying Esse £15k a week AND need £150k in return of a loan out!
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JSL
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Frustratingly, Joe Edwards has just told the Cov Telegraph that we have no obvious targets and that Frank previously told them he was happy with the front end of the pitch and midfield. It could be cryptic that we will never think of who they are eyeing up, that there just isn't anyone being eyed up or that defence is where they are looking to improve. So vague and uninspiring, but I get that they won't openly advertise what they plan.
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