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Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Nov 17, 2025
  • #841
baldy said:
'We WILL probably get promoted this year'? It's not definite though is it?
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No, but if we’re not signing players to take us forward, what’s the point? In Jan, we really can’t afford to sign ‘project’ players, they need to be starting calibre

I doubt there’d be many J-League players who can come in and start for top Championship from Day 1. The standard of the league isn’t that good, hence the majority of the Japanese internationals play in Europe.
 
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Skyblue Bangkok

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  • Nov 18, 2025
  • #842
Mucca Mad Boys said:
No, but if we’re not signing players to take us forward, what’s the point? In Jan, we really can’t afford to sign ‘project’ players, they need to be starting calibre

I doubt there’d be many J-League players who can come in and start for top Championship from Day 1. The standard of the league isn’t that good, hence the majority of the Japanese internationals play in Europe.
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Probably because all their best players end up in Korea or Europe.
 

SleepyGinger

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #843
I don’t think we will do as much as some are expecting, the lad from Sweden and a midfielder on loan I’d predict.
 
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procdoc

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #844
I think we will bring three in, especially if by January the gap has been closed
 
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Liquid Gold

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #845
I hope we’ve got one ready to go early on. The squad is stretched already and we could do with additional bodies asap
 
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CovLad94

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #846
I reckon 3 at the most and maybe a random u21s signing, will be interesting to see if Brau gets a loan, cant seem to get any minutes lately even with shortage of numbers
 

covcity4life

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #847
I think 2-3 in. And that's enough imo

Lampard wants 5 I think he said. King meet him in the middle probably
 

Balli001

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #848
covcity4life said:
I think 2-3 in. And that's enough imo

Lampard wants 5 I think he said. King meet him in the middle probably
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He didnt say that
 
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covcity4life

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #849
Balli001 said:
He didnt say that
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I dunno I think I remember him saying something in a press conference about needing 5 players but maybe mind playing tricks on me.
 

skyblueelephant76

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #850
covcity4life said:
I dunno I think I remember him saying something in a press conference about needing 5 players but maybe mind playing tricks on me.
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He was just talking about having a squad of 20 and there being space to strengthen. He never said he needed 5 more.
 
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covcity4life

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #851
skyblueelephant76 said:
He was just talking about having a squad of 20 and there being space to strengthen. He never said he needed 5 more.
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Ah ok

Squad size for EFL championship is 25 so it may still be the number he would like tbf

Think 2-3 is realistic
 

procdoc

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #852
He would probably like 5 but realistically will be two or three.
I would like one of those to be a real statement signing
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #853
He’s acutely aware that our biggest threat is an injury crisis, not the quality of other teams. Probably wants all the bases covered in January but the glaring ones are out wide, in central midfield and perhaps left back too.

Really need to keep Wright fit when he’s back though, Simms is in great form but he can’t keep going for 90 minutes all throughout this month.
 
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SBT

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #854
Brighton Sky Blue said:
He’s acutely aware that our biggest threat is an injury crisis, not the quality of other teams. Probably wants all the bases covered in January but the glaring ones are out wide, in central midfield and perhaps left back too.
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We have loads of central midfielders and loads of left backs?
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #855
Brighton Sky Blue said:
He’s acutely aware that our biggest threat is an injury crisis, not the quality of other teams. Probably wants all the bases covered in January but the glaring ones are out wide, in central midfield and perhaps left back too.

Really need to keep Wright fit when he’s back though, Simms is in great form but he can’t keep going for 90 minutes all throughout this month.
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I would've thought he'll be back in contention for Saturday's game. FL said all being well he was only likely to miss the next couple of games after West Brom.
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #856
3 top quality signings
 

Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #857
SBT said:
We have loads of central midfielders and loads of left backs?
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We have only one left back who Lampard is really happy enough to start. Central midfield I just want insurance against an injury to Rudoni/Torp/Grimes, Lampard probably does too.
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #858
SBT said:
We have loads of central midfielders and loads of left backs?
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We likely do need another one really. Eccles has clearly been earmarked as a AM and behind Torp is Allen (who does deputise very well but probably can't be relied upon long-term) and then Andrews who isn't ready. So we're lacking an 8. Perhaps one that can play 8 and 6. The drop off if Torp is injured is just too great IMO.

Left back is tricky as we'll have to move out Bidwell and Brau to make room which won't be easy, but if Dasilva were to pick up a fairly long-term injury that would leave us very vulnerable on the left hand side.

Bidwell is past his sell by date and FL clearly doesn't think Brau is anywhere near ready to feature at this stage - baring in mind he hasn't played a single minute of football in two months.
 
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SBT

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #859
Brighton Sky Blue said:
We have only one left back who Lampard is really happy enough to start. Central midfield I just want insurance against an injury to Rudoni/Torp/Grimes, Lampard probably does too.
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I imagine he’s happy to start Bidwell if something happened to Dasilva.

Insurance against injuries is all well and good but if you want better insurance than we currently have (Eccles, Allen and the rest) then it will cost a not insignificant sum, and this season’s backups will likely be totally obsolete next season.
 

procdoc

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #860
SBT said:
I imagine he’s happy to start Bidwell if something happened to Dasilva.

Insurance against injuries is all well and good but if you want better insurance than we currently have (Eccles, Allen and the rest) then it will cost a not insignificant sum, and this season’s backups will likely be totally obsolete next season.
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Sound we shouldn’t bother signing anyone then
 

Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #861
SBT said:
I imagine he’s happy to start Bidwell if something happened to Dasilva.

Insurance against injuries is all well and good but if you want better insurance than we currently have (Eccles, Allen and the rest) then it will cost a not insignificant sum, and this season’s backups will likely be totally obsolete next season.
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Just how I think Lampard sees it. It’s the biggest threat to our best chance at a top flight return this century, I want it mitigated.
 
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ptr

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #862
I would say 2 at most.

As much as you’ve got to prepare for injuries, you also have to prepare for everyone being fit.

A lot of people to keep happy, a lot of people to justify a wage/price tag…might not be the mix we want in such an important season.

Injuries between now and then will play a huge part in it but at the very minimum we need a quality winger, we are really lacking that option as a sub at the moment.
 
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SBT

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #863
procdoc said:
Sound we shouldn’t bother signing anyone then
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We clearly need a couple of players up front and out wide where we literally don’t have any real cover. But when you’re 13 points clear at the top of the league, our biggest “need” in the window isn’t players for this season, it’s players for next season.
 

shmmeee

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #864
SBT said:
We clearly need a couple of players up front and out wide where we literally don’t have any real cover. But when you’re 13 points clear at the top of the league, our biggest “need” in the window isn’t players for this season, it’s players for next season.
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Feels very dangerous to see the title as won in November.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #865
shmmeee said:
Feels very dangerous to see the title as won in November.
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Or even December 1st
 
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ptr

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #866
shmmeee said:
Feels very dangerous to see the title as won in November.
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I thought that yesterday, but today feels different for some reason.
 
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procdoc

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #867
SBT said:
We clearly need a couple of players up front and out wide where we literally don’t have any real cover. But when you’re 13 points clear at the top of the league, our biggest “need” in the window isn’t players for this season, it’s players for next season.
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We definitely need a midfield player that can come on a change a game if necessary
 
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SBT

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #868
procdoc said:
We definitely need a midfield player that can come on a change a game if necessary
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Do we? We already have several imo.

Assuming you’re right, presumably you would only consider signing a player who would be good enough to play in the PL next season?
 

procdoc

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #869
SBT said:
Do we? We already have several imo.

Assuming you’re right, presumably you would only consider signing a player who would be good enough to play in the PL next season?
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Well yes preferably. Could do a loan with a buy clause if promoted like Sunderland did with Le Fee
 

JSL

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #870
I would say two. Definitely a winger and an upgraded Sheaf replacement. Anyone else and its gravy
 

blunted

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #871
If the rumours are correct, we seem to be linked to young, skilful players who can improve and move right onto the bench and effect games if they come on. So far a 10 behind the strikers and an 11 in old money.
The fuck it, lets score even more policy.
 
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SkyBluePower

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #872
I for one wouldn’t at all be happy to start Bidwell anymore. We have seen the drop off too many times and we have moved on from him as a “solid left back” it’s not us anymore.
 

Matt smith

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #873
SkyBluePower said:
I for one wouldn’t at all be happy to start Bidwell anymore. We have seen the drop off too many times and we have moved on from him as a “solid left back” it’s not us anymore.
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I’d like to think we have a marquee signing lined up.

Someone like a Mehmeti would fit that bill

I’d expect to see 3 come in

Left back

midfielder

forward
 
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skyblue_55

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  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #874
The Afcon , can cause teams a problem, as I believe Sunderland are losing a host of players , so I hope Austin steers clear of a January exodus ?
 

kimbie87

Active Member
  • Dec 1, 2025
  • #875
I really want us to sign this lad just so we can have him and Torp absolutely bombarding teams from 30 yards.
 
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