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Jamesimus

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,096
Tommo1993 said:
Yep:


End of list.
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Thanks for keeping it brief
 
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Legia Sky Blue

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,097
Ccfcisparks said:
castledine
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Yes, I read some comments by Huddersfield fans saying he lacks pace, which I wasn't aware of previously. He sounds like he might be a 'Match of the Day' player like Strachan used to refer to about players whose highlight reel is better than the reality. He has obviously scored some top goals this season, but he might turn out to another Scott Twine and be a decent Championship player, but nothing more. Time will tell!
 

shmmeee

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,098
Deity said:
Moron.
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I just think he’s worried about finances moron is a bit harsh.
 

ceetee

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,099
I'm a simple old man whose confused by posts on this forum
A few weeks ago I was advised that KKH was a waste of money because he was too good to be a back up for MVE
Then I was advised that Latibaudiere was a luxury as he was only fourth choice CB.
Now everyone who has an agenda against the owner is complaining that we haven't spent enough on squad players.
 
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bulko

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,100
Ccfcisparks said:
He's the sort of character you could have a £10 note on a bit of fishing wire outside the training ground front door and he would chase it round the car park
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19Skybluearmy76

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,101
shepardo01 said:
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So we're out of the Esse deal now? Where does this stuff come from
 

Rodders1

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,102
DT-R said:
Surely nobody on here really thinks/believes doug bought the ground out of his own pocket? Yes, he's bought the club and offset the debts, but do you really think he bought the ground out of his own kitty? Come on, get real! Whilst he gets a lot of plaudits for making it happen, saying he cant afford to buy a few players because he bought the ground is way off the mark!

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I’ve no idea how he’s funded it - just considering that he’s spent probably well north of £50m+. They’ll always be means to get more cash but I’m suggesting he’ll be weighing up ambition versus risk.
 

Otis

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,103
Jamesimus said:
Obviously unlike most of the SBT forum, I have a job. So could someone give me a brief synopsis of any new *credible* rumours…
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Okay, so it's said that Trump might invade Greenland, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Iran. And that's before breakfast.

Also rumoured there's going to be a spin off of Stranger Things
 
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19Skybluearmy76

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,104
I understand we all want signings straight away but there hasn't been much activity at all from the whole of the Championship. I do think though if Frank isn't backed then he could be off because you get the impression when he's mentioned the small squad when asked he's appeared somewhat racked off and could you blame him. We should have recruited better in the summer because it's crazy to think we could survive the whole season with our squad size and quality.
 
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SkyBlue_Bear83

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,105
Will be disappointed if we don't have two in by the end of the weeks, these deals should have been ready to go
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,106
Jamesimus said:
Obviously unlike most of the SBT forum, I have a job. So could someone give me a brief synopsis of any new *credible* rumours…
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I'm just catching up but from what I gather so far:

Doug decided to book a ski trip first week of the transfer window, we therefore haven't signed anyone. As a consequence it's too late to make any signings which will manage to make an impact in time, so the season is basically over.

A usual day on SBT.
 
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Jamesimus

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,107
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
I'm just catching up but from what I gather so far:

Doug decided to book a ski trip first week of the transfer window, we therefore haven't signed anyone. As a consequence it's too late to make any signings which will mamage to make an impact in time, so the season is basically over.

A usual day on SBT.
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That’s fine, I’d already written the season off after the Southampton draw.
 

skybluecam

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,108
Just seen Paul Mullin has been recalled by Wrexham, I’d take him for a different option up front

#superpaulmullin
 
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Deity

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,109
19Skybluearmy76 said:
I understand we all want signings straight away but there hasn't been much activity at all from the whole of the Championship. I do think though if Frank isn't backed then he could be off because you get the impression when he's mentioned the small squad when asked he's appeared somewhat racked off and could you blame him. We should have recruited better in the summer because it's crazy to think we could survive the whole season with our squad size and quality.
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I think people misinterpret his comments.

We are in the middle of a poor run, Frank admits he’s a terrible loser. Then straight after the match Rob asks him about transfer activity. He’s already in a poor mood and then we ask him to comment on something we know he won’t comment on.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,110
skybluecam said:
Just seen Paul Mullin has been recalled by Wrexham, I’d take him for a different option up front

#superpaulmullin
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Not for me. Has he ever played at this level?
 
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SkyBluePower

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,111
skybluecam said:
Just seen Paul Mullin has been recalled by Wrexham, I’d take him for a different option up front

#superpaulmullin
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Are we at Hudlin levels of panic already?
 

19Skybluearmy76

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,112
Deity said:
I think people misinterpret his comments.

We are in the middle of a poor run, Frank admits he’s a terrible loser. Then straight after the match Rob asks him about transfer activity. He’s already in a poor mood and then we ask him to comment on something we know he won’t comment on.
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Fair enough
 

19Skybluearmy76

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,113
skybluecam said:
Just seen Paul Mullin has been recalled by Wrexham, I’d take him for a different option up front

#superpaulmullin
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Paul Mullin things ain't that bad surely
 
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Deity

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,114
skybluecam said:
Just seen Paul Mullin has been recalled by Wrexham, I’d take him for a different option up front

#superpaulmullin
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Jesus wept
 
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skybluegod

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,115
I have confirmed that he still hasn't made his choice yet. So it's either another transfer or just not correct.
 
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Legia Sky Blue

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,116
19Skybluearmy76 said:
I understand we all want signings straight away but there hasn't been much activity at all from the whole of the Championship. I do think though if Frank isn't backed then he could be off because you get the impression when he's mentioned the small squad when asked he's appeared somewhat racked off and could you blame him. We should have recruited better in the summer because it's crazy to think we could survive the whole season with our squad size and quality.
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I disagree on the Summer recruitment. Rushworth was an excellent signing and retaining MVE, Thomas and Rudoni who many wanted us to sell so we could reinvest in the squad was crucial to how the season has gone for us so far. The resulting team spirit and unity has been a big factor (maybe the main one) in where we now. The league table tells you it was a good transfer window!

This window is different though. History tells us that teams in our position need to cement it with more bodies, and hopefully we will do that. Tiredness, injuries and losses of form have started in earnest, so we need to mitigate the risks of that continuing or worsening. Newcomers need to be quality though, and not just squad fillers.
 
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CovLad94

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,117
skybluecam said:
Just seen Paul Mullin has been recalled by Wrexham, I’d take him for a different option up front

#superpaulmullin
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Worst take ever
 
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19Skybluearmy76

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,118
skybluegod said:
I have confirmed that he still hasn't made his choice yet. So it's either another transfer or just not correct.
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So it's not confirmed he's joining this other team then
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,119
skybluegod said:
I have confirmed that he still hasn't made his choice yet. So it's either another transfer or just not correct.
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Fuck me he's indecisive
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,120
CovLad94 said:
Worst take ever
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He has a finishers instinct may not be bad with Sakamoto and EMC's delivery
 
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quinn1971

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,121
We’ll only be signing back up players so I wouldn’t expect too much, once torp and Asante are back can’t see us changing much, just need cover on the wings, and Asante can play on the left,
 

Samo

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,122
19Skybluearmy76 said:
I understand we all want signings straight away but there hasn't been much activity at all from the whole of the Championship. I do think though if Frank isn't backed then he could be off because you get the impression when he's mentioned the small squad when asked he's appeared somewhat racked off and could you blame him. We should have recruited better in the summer because it's crazy to think we could survive the whole season with our squad size and quality.
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Yup, FL knew it and all but a few idiots on here knew it. And it has come to pass. It is only down to good fortune that it didn't happen sooner. Honestly, who goes into a super-competitive season with 1 LW, 1RW and 1 No.10? Very fortunately, BTA turned out to be a revelation and plugged every gap early season.
FL was not properly backed in the summer and that needs to be put right this month if DK really wants to 'have a go' at the Prem.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,123
quinn1971 said:
We’ll only be signing back up players so I wouldn’t expect too much, once torp and Asante are back can’t see us changing much, just need cover on the wings,
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Could Rapha and Bassette potentially fill that role?
 

skybluegod

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,124
Ccfcisparks said:
Fuck me he's indecisive
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Hopefully not the case on the pitch!

Or if he picks the other team hopefully he is!
 

skybluecam

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,125
Ccfcisparks said:
Not for me. Has he ever played at this level?
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Scored in every game he's ever played at the CBS mate, guaranteed success.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,126
skybluegod said:
Hopefully not the case on the pitch!

Or if he picks the other team hopefully he is!
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If we ever get to see him on it!
 
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skybluecam

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,127
SkyBluePower said:
Are we at Hudlin levels of panic already?
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19Skybluearmy76 said:
Paul Mullin things ain't that bad surely
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Deity said:
Jesus wept
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CovLad94 said:
Worst take ever
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@Ccfcisparks I see why you do it now, far too easy
 

shmmeee

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,128
Legia Sky Blue said:
Getting the players we need in early on in the window will not be as easy as you think it is. It looks like we had lined up Manneh but that he is now going elsewhere for instance. Anyone worth signing is likely to be of interest to other teams, and most PL teams will be unlikely to decide on who they will loan out until nearer the end of the window, after AFCON particularly. Another factor is that selling clubs are likely to prefer to wait closer to the end of the window before committing to sell, hoping to get the highest possible price for their players. I imagine Bristol City & Hull for example will hold out as long as possible on Mehmeti and Hughes, although both might well leave them this month.

We have to bring in players that will make a positive difference rather than just bringing in players for the sake of it. If we can't sign the right players until later in the window then I would rather do that than bring in inferior players. There is a lot of bed wetting going on right now, when none of us know how this window will pan out yet. The bed wetters should at least wait until the end of the window before putting their pampers on!
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This all sounds like a long way of saying Dean Austin is worse at his job than his contemporaries.
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,129
skybluecam said:
@Ccfcisparks I see why you do it now, far too easy
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Exactly. It was terrible bait as well.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jan 5, 2026
  • #4,130
ceetee said:
I'm a simple old man whose confused by posts on this forum
A few weeks ago I was advised that KKH was a waste of money because he was too good to be a back up for MVE
Then I was advised that Latibaudiere was a luxury as he was only fourth choice CB.
Now everyone who has an agenda against the owner is complaining that we haven't spent enough on squad players.
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This is going to blow your mind:

There’s actually more than one person you’re reading posts from on here.
 
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