25/26 January Transfer Window (105 Viewers)

[CCFCSteve]

You can sign players with leadership qualities who are better footballers than O9. You frankly may as well resign Michael Doyle if you just want a scrapper.

If they’re available I agree

 

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[fernandopartridge]

He’s a far better footballer than people give him credit for. Can put in some great long passes, did one to EMC v blues first half and showed good touches and finishes recently

Still needs to get involved more/take games by the scruff of the neck for me

Yes I'd like to see him being more demanding. Rudi has had a lot of criticism recently but you can't deny he constantly wants to try and get on the ball.

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Andrews to Wigan

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Seems to be not a popular opinion on here at the moment but I don't think we really need to be targeting players who are going to make the starting 11 better. The main core of the squad have shown that they're by far the best in the division. The problems have only come because the lack of depth has been exposed over the past few weeks with the xmas schedule, flu, injuries and suspensions. I don't think we need to be looking at statement signings or anything like that. Rather, we need a number of rotational players who can come in, give the main 11 a break without there being too much of a drop off when the starters aren't in the side.

If we can get those players in, the main core rested and ready to go for the second half of the season, we'll be absolutely fine. Then we can invest for the appropriate league come summer.

All you have to do is compare our squad to the teams around us and they all have more depth.

It’s not just depth that we need though. If you’ve got Sakamoto, Rudoni, Wright and Torp who have had a few games with no goal involvements… you need to be to replace them in the starting 11 without a massive drop off in quality.

Esse is a signing that’s a statement and he’ll 100% start in our team. Presumably at RW but he’s played across that forward line. YMK is more a rotational piece likely to start if there’s injuries/suspensions and to make an impact off the bench.

Sakamoto and Haji in particular really aren’t pulling their weight at the moment in terms of goal contributions. You could group Rudoni here if we’re harsh but I’m inclined to be more charitable given that he was rushed back from injury and his shoulder is still an issue.

 

[Winny the Bish]

Andrews to Wigan

Freeing up Castledine to join?

 

[CovLad94]

Agreed! I always said I would happily be wrong with regards to Manneh, think the two we have got are better for this season. Hopefully means 1/2 more can come in

Any more on the Irish lads who you said were coming into the 21s squad?

 

[skybluecam]

Andrews to Wigan

Claiming ITK?

If Andrews goes surely we have a midfielder lined up

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Claiming ITK?

If Andrews goes surely we have a midfielder lined up

Nah not claiming to be anything, nobody is ‘itk’ just seen it on one of Wigan’s twitter accounts

 

[Ccfcisparks]

O'Nien from a purely footballing perspective wouldn't be my pick. But if you've got senior professionals swiping out and getting red cards at 3-2 down then there's the argument you need a leadership option off the bench see things through.

It's all about having different options for different scenarios on the bench to get this done

Yes what better to replace petulant players who get silly sendings off with another petulant player who gets silly sendings off, who isnt as good

 

[Martw]

Claiming ITK?

If Andrews goes surely we have a midfielder lined up

No logic at all if we don't..

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Yes what better to replace petulant players who get silly sendings off with another petulant player who gets silly sendings off, who isnt as good

On that note, interesting that Hayden Hackney got to kick an opponent for just a booking, right in front of the ref.

 

[skybluegod]

Any more on the Irish lads who you said were coming into the 21s squad?

Not been told tbh mate, not sure if it's a January or summer job also not sure if they are likely to be announced or just will turn up.

One name given was Noonan at Shamrock Rovers but this was 3 months ago now, my record is shit as is so I won't be committing to this one

In other news I'd be surprised if Manneh signs for Birmingham now based on the reason we pulled out, i won't share the reason but it would surprise me if Birmingham risk it is what I will say!

 

[PVA]

O'Nien from a purely footballing perspective wouldn't be my pick. But if you've got senior professionals swiping out and getting red cards at 3-2 down then there's the argument you need a leadership option off the bench see things through.

It's all about having different options for different scenarios on the bench to get this done

In his last appearance he literally came off the bench in the 92nd minute and got sent off in the 95th minute for this:

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Not been told tbh mate, not sure if it's a January or summer job also not sure if they are likely to be announced or just will turn up.

One name given was Noonan at Shamrock Rovers but this was 3 months ago now, my record is shit as is so I won't be committing to this one

In other news I'd be surprised if Manneh signs for Birmingham now based on the reason we pulled out, i won't share the reason but it would surprise me if Birmingham risk it is what I will say!

Asking for too much Manneh?

 

[Balli001]

I just don’t think he is such a player.

What to get us over the line? No he only went up with Sunderland last season if you recall...

 

[Nick]

In his last appearance he literally came off the bench in the 92nd minute and got sent off in the 95th minute for this:

20 year contract

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

What to get us over the line? No he only went up with Sunderland last season if you recall...

No better than what we have in defence and definitely not in midfield either.

 

[Ectemnius]

We are in for O’Nien. Confirmed.

One of my mates works with his best mate.

I never post these, so before you all jump on it….

he’s open to it and we have made approach but that’s all I know.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Neil > O'Nien

As they say in Germany, NINE.

 

[skybluegod]

Asking for too much Manneh?

Nope.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Nope.

Must be something with his medical then, heart issue?

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

In his last appearance he literally came off the bench in the 92nd minute and got sent off in the 95th minute for this:

Played the ball

 

[Ectemnius]

Not sure he can play CM tbh

He's got his hand up, just waiting for one of MVE's long throws so he can get his head on it.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

In his last appearance he literally came off the bench in the 92nd minute and got sent off in the 95th minute for this:

He could do this and we would still have posters blaming the ref for sending him off and calling him corrupt

 

[mark82]

Must be something with his medical then, heart issue?

Assume something medical or legal. Will explain why the Mjallby manager was saying he expects him to stay at the club.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Must be something with his medical then, heart issue?

Not in it.

 

[mark82]

He could do this and we would still have posters blaming the ref for sending him off and calling him corrupt

I know you're fishing for bites, but I'm not sure anyone defended JDS when he made pretty much the same tackle. I think all said it was a red.

 

[Mr Panda]

In his last appearance he literally came off the bench in the 92nd minute and got sent off in the 95th minute for this:

One's a red because he isn't up to speed with the premier league, the others lashing out needlessly - no comparison!

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Only happening if a CM comes in surely

 

[jordan210]

This would be a good move all round. He needs game time and opens up a squad space for us

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Only happening if a CM comes in surely

Hopefully someone like Hamer

 

[Nick]

He could do this and we would still have posters blaming the ref for sending him off and calling him corrupt

Beggy Mitchell

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Beggy Mitchell

 

[Nick]

Still waiting for you to explain? Seems like you're trying to impress some wums without a clue.

Try hard.