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25/26 January Transfer Window (110 Viewers)

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Bad Boy

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  • Today at 5:58 PM
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Balli001 said:
Well you seem to be against the idea of keeping the purse strings tight. Suggesting you want us to pay more than we can afford
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I'm not against it, I'm always saying you can't spend money you haven't got.

I have no idea no more that you do or anyone else on this forum with regard to what we can and can't afford, but I do know, individually, we've all gone over and above what we can afford when it's something we've really wanted provided we can recoup or tighten one's belt on something else.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Today at 6:05 PM
  • #7,702
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
I found it quite surprising that we approached Hamer (not suggesting Saddle made it up, it just seems a bit wild). If that is indeed true, then I guess it is probably him isn't it?
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i’d imagine so. I’m glad we made the move for him.

Be interesting to see who’s next on the list.

My main concern this window were primary targets not falling and us having to go with the dregs or nothing at all
 

SBAndy

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  • Today at 6:09 PM
  • #7,703
skybluecam said:
I think a fit Hamer would actually be the perfect signing for us, can play any of the 3 positions in our midfield. And less risk than someone new to the club.
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My thoughts exactly. He has a broad enough skill set to do pretty much anything you’d want in the middle of the pitch.
 
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SkyBluePower

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  • Today at 6:13 PM
  • #7,704
Was the target we missed out on Castledine then?
 

Saddlebrains

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  • Today at 6:14 PM
  • #7,705
CCFCSteve said:
Might be that a club have decided to keep the player.
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Thats exactly what happened
 
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Trueskyblue20

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  • Today at 6:16 PM
  • #7,706
Saddlebrains said:
Thats exactly what happened
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Come on Saddle, who was it!?
 

skybluecam

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  • Today at 6:18 PM
  • #7,707
Saddlebrains said:
Thats exactly what happened
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Who was it then?
 

HuckerbysQuiff

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  • Today at 6:18 PM
  • #7,708
Harrison Reed - is my educated guess at who we were after, Fulham haven't got anyone in & he’s played his part & performed in past month or so.
 
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Trueskyblue20

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  • Today at 6:19 PM
  • #7,709

This is who we should be signing, bit ambitious but come on Doug and get your wallet out
 
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skybluecam

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  • Today at 6:21 PM
  • #7,710
Trueskyblue20 said:

This is who we should be signing, bit ambitious but come on Doug and get your wallet out
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Nah, now is not the time for 20 year olds from fringe European leagues
 
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TomRad85

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  • Today at 6:23 PM
  • #7,711
Saddlebrains said:
Thats exactly what happened
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Fair enough, not much we can do about that tbf.
 
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Sky Blue Goblin

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  • Today at 6:28 PM
  • #7,712
Saddlebrains said:
Thats exactly what happened
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So still a chance for the Brentford lad or Hamer then
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Today at 6:31 PM
  • #7,713
HuckerbysQuiff said:
Harrison Reed - is my educated guess at who we were after, Fulham haven't got anyone in & he’s played his part & performed in past month or so.
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He is one we are trying for now and have been for a couple of weeks, alongside Onyeka and Hamer

But yea considering its not happening now, the name I was told was Eric Martel, midfielder from Cologne. Out of contract in the summer and we were keen on a deal in which his wage would massively increase upon/if promotion (few of our players have that clause btw)

Evidently hes been incredible for Cologne this season and much bigger fish are now in the pond so Cologne have basically said you can go but Coventry arent offering the money we can get for you

Im sure there are some Bundesliga boffs on here but his stats seem alright
 
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Cobi Jones's Dreads

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  • Today at 6:33 PM
  • #7,714
Saddlebrains said:
He is one we are trying for now and have been for a couple of weeks, alongside Onyeka and Hamer

But yea considering its not happening now, the name I was told was Eric Martel, midfielder from Cologne. Out of contract in the summer and we were keen on a deal in which his wage would massively increase upon/if promotion (few of our players have that clause btw)

Evidently hes been incredible for Cologne this season and much bigger fish are now in the pond so Cologne have basically said you can go but Coventry arent offering the money we can get for you

Im sure there are some Bundesliga boffs on here but his stats seem alright
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FM24 beast aswell always signed him for Cov on my saves, Dean Austin step aside!
 
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Today at 6:33 PM
  • #7,715
Saddlebrains said:
He is one we are trying for now and have been for a couple of weeks, alongside Onyeka and Hamer

But yea considering its not happening now, the name I was told was Eric Martel, midfielder from Cologne. Out of contract in the summer and we were keen on a deal in which his wage would massively increase upon/if promotion (few of our players have that clause btw)

Evidently hes been incredible for Cologne this season and much bigger fish are now in the pond so Cologne have basically said you can go but Coventry arent offering the money we can get for you

Im sure there are some Bundesliga boffs on here but his stats seem alright
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What I'm taking from this is that there's a slight possibility that we can have an exciting end to the transfer window.
 

mmttww

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  • Today at 6:37 PM
  • #7,716
We are so back! Leaks and links to €8m randoms.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Today at 6:39 PM
  • #7,717
Interesting to be in for Bundesliga players in the first place tbf. His numbers have been pretty good this season so not a surprise if bigger sides than us are interested.
 
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Bigelvesy

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  • Today at 6:40 PM
  • #7,718
Do we genuinely believe the possibility Hamer is coming back? I dont know what to do with this hard on….
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Today at 6:42 PM
  • #7,719
Bigelvesy said:
Do we genuinely believe the possibility Hamer is coming back? I dont know what to do with this hard on….
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Its a possibility yes. Doug would see it as a massive coup and wants it

Id say slim though. Let's be honest if he really wanted to come back, he would, and it doesnt exactly seem like hes pushing for it
 
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Tommo1993

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  • Today at 6:43 PM
  • #7,720
skybluecam said:
Nah, now is not the time for 20 year olds from fringe European leagues
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Eh?! Forget solid players who can actually contribute to a title fight, project players should be top of the list!
 
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Tommo1993

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  • Today at 6:44 PM
  • #7,721
Bigelvesy said:
Do we genuinely believe the possibility Hamer is coming back? I dont know what to do with this hard on….
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@clint van damme, front and centre!
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Today at 6:44 PM
  • #7,722
Saddlebrains said:
Its a possibility yes. Doug would see it as a massive coup and wants it

Id say slim though. Let's be honest if he really wanted to come back, he would, and it doesnt exactly seem like hes pushing for it
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I can see why Doug wants it but less sure why FL would want it.
 
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HuckerbysQuiff

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  • Today at 6:45 PM
  • #7,723
Saddlebrains said:
He is one we are trying for now and have been for a couple of weeks, alongside Onyeka and Hamer

But yea considering its not happening now, the name I was told was Eric Martel, midfielder from Cologne. Out of contract in the summer and we were keen on a deal in which his wage would massively increase upon/if promotion (few of our players have that clause btw)

Evidently hes been incredible for Cologne this season and much bigger fish are now in the pond so Cologne have basically said you can go but Coventry arent offering the money we can get for you

Im sure there are some Bundesliga boffs on here but his stats seem alright
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This lad is very decent, flicks between defensive midfielder & center back, very capable & high ceiling. Can see why we’ve not got him tbh, punching above our weight imo, will end up at better German team or team in top 3-4 leagues.
 
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tom88

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  • Today at 6:46 PM
  • #7,724
If we get Hamer back that promotes in my opinion.
 
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PVA

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  • Today at 6:46 PM
  • #7,725
Martel looks to be more of a defensive midfielder (from just a very quick look), so very different type of player to Hamer.

If so, suggests we aren't looking for a particular type of midfielder, but just general quality.
 
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Matt smith

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  • Today at 6:48 PM
  • #7,726
Saddlebrains said:
Its a possibility yes. Doug would see it as a massive coup and wants it

Id say slim though. Let's be honest if he really wanted to come back, he would, and it doesnt exactly seem like hes pushing for it
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He’d come back in a heartbeat mate
 
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Deity

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  • Today at 6:48 PM
  • #7,727
Brighton Sky Blue said:
I can see why Doug wants it but less sure why FL would want it.
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I know the point you are making but signings the championships player of the season last year is unlikely to be rebuffed by any manager
 

Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Today at 6:51 PM
  • #7,728
Deity said:
I know the point you are making but signings the championships player of the season last year is unlikely to be rebuffed by any manager.
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He's badly out of shape for a start. Would be great for PR and 'merch' sales though so I get why King would be in for it.

Onyeka is probably closest to what we need and more suited to the league above if we get there.
 
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Sky Blue Goblin

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  • Today at 6:54 PM
  • #7,729
Saddlebrains said:
Its a possibility yes. Doug would see it as a massive coup and wants it

Id say slim though. Let's be honest if he really wanted to come back, he would, and it doesnt exactly seem like hes pushing for it
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Doug wants the money on the 38 numbered kits. Hamer wants to spend more time at the Samoa Joes.

Win, Win
 

CCFC_Irish

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  • Today at 6:57 PM
  • #7,730
Personally I think the only way Hamer comes back to Coventry is if he really misses it.
 
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Martw

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  • Today at 6:58 PM
  • #7,731
Matt smith said:
He’d come back in a heartbeat mate
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Strong statement
 

SkyBlueDom26

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  • Today at 6:59 PM
  • #7,732
Right I’m itk, got a feeling we’ll get one. A cm, his name may or not be hamer, also we could sign a randomer from a foreign league however if we don’t end up signing a midfielder we definitely definitely tried.
 
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Terry_dactyl

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  • Today at 7:00 PM
  • #7,733
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Only happens if Deadpool gets bored, don't see that happening.
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I think it might’ve gone beyond that now as I believe Deadpool (and the other matey) may have attracted a billionaire investor to join the party.
I think they’re here to stay for the foreseeable.
Genuinely good for the town (city?) of Wrexham.
Yet Another example of money being all that matters in football. Great.*



*heres hoping we get the same.

Edit: sorry have now seen others have said this already.
 

mark82

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  • Today at 7:00 PM
  • #7,734
Brighton Sky Blue said:
He's badly out of shape for a start. Would be great for PR and 'merch' sales though so I get why King would be in for it.

Onyeka is probably closest to what we need and more suited to the league above if we get there.
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Accept his body shape isn't the best, but not sure he is badly out of shape.

Hamer had a good season in the premier league and is one of the best players at this level (POTS last year). There would definitely be more of an expectation for him to improve his fitness/ body shape here, but I don't think that's beyond him. It's not like he needs to lose 5 stone.
 
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CCFC96

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  • Today at 7:02 PM
  • #7,735
PVA said:
Martel looks to be more of a defensive midfielder (from just a very quick look), so very different type of player to Hamer.

If so, suggests we aren't looking for a particular type of midfielder, but just general quality.
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Gus can play 6, 8 or 10 imo and as we've seen with Lampard so far, he often will have a different role for a player than what the player assumes is his best position - eg. Eccles not being a 6.
 
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