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Lamps

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  • Today at 9:27 AM
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Perennial Lurker said:
No it doesn't but it's the perceived simplicity of bringing in another goalkeeper.
From memory I haven't seen one single link linking us with a goalkeeper
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We haven't been linked with many players at all other than those that don't seem to be true.
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Today at 9:28 AM
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mmttww said:
Feels like the only way we sign someone to improve the first XI is if MVE and Vik move this window. I get Brau might, but that's not a given. Been spoiled for a few windows where we added someone of that standard, often a few in one window.
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The squad is pretty healthy as a whole and ready to compete in the higher reaches of the championship. I think we need another centre back and starting the season with Wilson isn't ideal but we aren't in a bad place
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Today at 9:29 AM
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Lamps said:
We haven't been linked with many players at all other than those that don't seem to be true.
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Both the Brau singing and the KKH signings were both announced well in advance . There have been mutterings about other players maybe out of our reach but I still haven't seen one mentioning a goalie
 
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Tommo1993

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  • Today at 9:36 AM
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procdoc said:
How have you come to that conclusion?
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On other platforms there are people who would take Josh Windass. Come on. Stupidity like this happens on here too.
 

Lamps

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  • Today at 9:37 AM
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Perennial Lurker said:
Both the Brau singing and the KKH signings were both announced well in advance . There have been mutterings about other players maybe out of our reach but I still haven't seen one mentioning a goalie
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So no links other than the two players we have signed.

If anything i think it would be a Prem GK on loan. We're most probably still a couple of weeks away from Prem loans happening.
 

PUSB-We_are_going_up

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  • Today at 9:44 AM
  • #6,621
higgs said:
Is perry a right back?

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CB with 2 feet according to FM! Was very good for me on loan in the VNL then walked straight into the Coventry first team as we got relegated to L1
 
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Hincha

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  • Today at 9:45 AM
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RoboCCFC90 said:
Dovin is our number one and if he’s going to be back as soon as October/November I would stick with Wilson until that time, unless there is a significant upgrade out there which I asked if anyone could name but someone get their panties in a twist over.
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October being mentioned now

Dovin will be back for the first game at the rate people keep shortening his recovery in their head
 
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RoboCCFC90

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  • Today at 9:49 AM
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Hincha said:
October being mentioned now

Dovin will be back for the first game at the rate people keep shortening his recovery in their head
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Could be wrong, but I thought I saw October/November quoted, if not then that’s on me
 

Balli001

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  • Today at 9:49 AM
  • #6,624
RoboCCFC90 said:
Could be wrong, but I thought I saw October/November quoted, if not then that’s on me
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Not officially but saddle suggested it as a possible
 
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covcity4life

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  • Today at 9:54 AM
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What's the point of a second choice keeper if you want to sign a new first choice keeper everytime he's needed?

I get it if it's long term. But he showed Vs Boro he can do a job so in short term he can help us be competitive until dovin comes back hopefully in november
 
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Lamps

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  • Today at 9:56 AM
  • #6,626
PUSB-We_are_going_up said:
CB with 2 feet according to FM! Was very good for me on loan in the VNL then walked straight into the Coventry first team as we got relegated to L1
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Better than a CB with only 1 foot I suppose.
 
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Hobo

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  • Today at 9:57 AM
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Lamps said:
So no links other than the two players we have signed.

If anything i think it would be a Prem GK on loan. We're most probably still a couple of weeks away from Prem loans happening.
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True. But I still think one keeper would have to go before for that could happen.
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Today at 9:58 AM
  • #6,628
Perennial Lurker said:
Just based on last season I think Torp is ahead of Sheaf
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The addition of Grimes changes things. He does a similar role to Sheaf, but he is better at it.

If you were one nil up with ten minutes to go away at Sheffield United, you would want both of them on the pitch, but for the large part playing them both together will only hold us back. Sheaf will want to go forward, but he really isn't that kind of player. He slows down our attacks and can't shoot or set up a final pass. That is however, something that Torp can do.

A midfield three of Grimes, Rudoni, and Torp is quite exciting and would get the most out of the team. I agree that we need to have better defensive options for certain times, just not all the time. With Grimes here, he should be playing every minute, but I cannot say the same for Sheaf. Given that he has a lot of questions over his ability as a captain too, I really think we should be looking to move him on for these reasons. I am just not sure anyone is going to want to buy him for a respectable enough price.

I think we are also overlooking Eccles who is more than capable, and Allen who can do a job if necessary. These players don't probably get enough credit in that respect.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Today at 10:03 AM
  • #6,629
Saddlebrains said:
If Milan doesnt go by the first game, he will start RB with KKH LB
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See I had accepted him going but now I want to see this.

Also love we have four LBs and one RB in that case.
 
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Lamps

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  • Today at 10:04 AM
  • #6,630
Hobo said:
True. But I still think one keeper would have to go before for that could happen.
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The problem is being able to shift either of them. It won't be easy.
 
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TomRad85

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  • Today at 10:04 AM
  • #6,631
shmmeee said:
See I had accepted him going but now I want to see this.

Also love we have four LBs and one RB in that case.
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Maybe we can sell a few middling squad players to fund the mini refresh instead
 
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SBT

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  • Today at 10:06 AM
  • #6,632
covcity4life said:
What's the point of a second choice keeper if you want to sign a new first choice keeper everytime he's needed?

I get it if it's long term. But he showed Vs Boro he can do a job so in short term he can help us be competitive until dovin comes back hopefully in november
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Wilson is only our second choice keeper atm because our actual second choice has fallen off a cliff.

It is not unreasonable or unrealistic to expect a proper replacement for Collins, and if we can find someone who can play at the standard Collins met in his first season then that is more than good enough for us this year, and wouldn’t have to be expensive either.
 

shmmeee

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  • Today at 10:06 AM
  • #6,633
TomRad85 said:
Maybe we can sell a few middling squad players to fund the mini refresh instead
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Don’t do this Tom. I’ll be planning a raid for bringing Gus home next.
 
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TomRad85

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  • Today at 10:08 AM
  • #6,634
shmmeee said:
Don’t do this Tom. I’ll be planning a raid for bringing Gus home next.
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Hobo

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  • Today at 10:08 AM
  • #6,635
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
The addition of Grimes changes things. He does a similar role to Sheaf, but he is better at it.

If you were one nil up with ten minutes to go away at Sheffield United, you would want both of them on the pitch, but for the large part playing them both together will only hold us back. Sheaf will want to go forward, but he really isn't that kind of player. He slows down our attacks and can't shoot or set up a final pass. That is however, something that Torp can do.

A midfield three of Grimes, Rudoni, and Torp is quite exciting and would get the most out of the team. I agree that we need to have better defensive options for certain times, just not all the time. With Grimes here, he should be playing every minute, but I cannot say the same for Sheaf. Given that he has a lot of questions over his ability as a captain too, I really think we should be looking to move him on for these reasons. I am just not sure anyone is going to want to buy him for a respectable enough price.

I think we are also overlooking Eccles who is more than capable, and Allen who can do a job if necessary. These players don't probably get enough credit in that respect.
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The main thing is with Grimes, Rudoni, Torp, Sheaf, Eccles and Allen it gives us various permutations around formations and tactics. How we set up away from home might differ to home matches, they give us options off the bench.

I certainly haven't bought into this theory that Frank Lampard doesn't rate Eccles. It wouldn't surprise me if Stoke or Middlesbrough came in for him. I still see him as a player who is improving
 
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Lamps

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  • Today at 10:15 AM
  • #6,636
Hobo said:
The main thing is with Grimes, Rudoni, Torp, Sheaf, Eccles and Allen it gives us various permutations around formations and tactics. How we set up away from home might differ to home matches, they give us options off the bench.

I certainly haven't bought into this theory that Frank Lampard doesn't rate Eccles. It wouldn't surprise me if Stoke or Middlesbrough came in for him. I still see him as a player who is improving
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This is what makes me laugh. Players like Eccles are supposedly not good enough and need to be shifted but the same people are happy to start the season with Wilson and Collins.
 

fatso

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  • Today at 10:16 AM
  • #6,637
Hobo said:
The main thing is with Grimes, Rudoni, Torp, Sheaf, Eccles and Allen it gives us various permutations around formations and tactics. How we set up away from home might differ to home matches, they give us options off the bench.

I certainly haven't bought into this theory that Frank Lampard doesn't rate Eccles. It wouldn't surprise me if Stoke or Middlesbrough came in for him. I still see him as a player who is improving
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Yep. If you have a midfield 3 of Grimes Torp and Rudoni and you need to shut up shop, it's Eccles you bring on before Sheaf.
I see Sheaf becoming cover for Grimes now rather than an automatic starter.
 
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SkyB

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  • Today at 10:17 AM
  • #6,638
Josh Windass' agent works harder than Viks!

Crazy links every window
 
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shmmeee

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  • Today at 10:18 AM
  • #6,639
Guys. We didn’t go up last season. We need to get better. Than will mean players arriving and therefore leaving. We all love all our players but that’s football.
 
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skybluecam

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  • Today at 10:22 AM
  • #6,640
SBT said:
He’s never played regularly at this level, is new to the country, doesn’t really speak the language, and has had a spotty injury record. I would bet on him becoming the eventual starter but I think it’s quite reasonable to expect a lengthy adjustment period and it’ll be a genuine contest between him and Dasilva at the start of the season.

There’s a chance that KKH is a better Championship left back than any of them, and for as long as there’s a logjam at his preferred position then I wouldn’t be surprised to see him start there - he didn’t sign to sit on the bench.
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The point will be moot because Milan is leaving. Even more convinced given he has just signed up with a new agency.
 

skybluecam

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  • Today at 10:23 AM
  • #6,641
Saddlebrains said:
like a new signing
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Has that phrase ever actually come to fruition?
 

Hobo

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  • Today at 10:29 AM
  • #6,642
Lamps said:
This is what makes me laugh. Players like Eccles are supposedly not good enough and need to be shifted but the same people are happy to start the season with Wilson and Collins.
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You need people to take the surplus players off your hands though. Otherwise you are stuck with them.

Too many fans seem to think if they don't rate a player they can just be tossed aside and replaced at the drop of a hat.
 
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Pezza

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  • Today at 10:32 AM
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Does anybody else find it sickening how Sunderland are now flinging around 20m bids all over the show. Just some weeks ago we were a Haji Wright header away from knocking them out of the play offs.

I appreciate that they sold Jobe Bellingham for 30m but, they have already spent 32m on Diarra, 23m on Le Fee, 20m on Talbi, 20m on Sadiki and about to get Adingra for 20m from Brighton. That is 100m plus and it's only mid July.

It's silly and just shows the gulf in money if you go up. They will still come back down too!

The gap is now just a joke and it feels like it will only get bigger. The way players values are going up, it's worth than the housing market!

Just makes me sad... rant over.
 
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Hincha

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  • Today at 10:34 AM
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Even with the Rapha renaissance I would want to get a winger - both EMC & Saka have has injury issues and he can't be the only cover
 
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slondonskyblue

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  • Today at 10:36 AM
  • #6,645
Pezza said:
Does anybody else find it sickening how Sunderland are now flinging around 20m bids all over the show. Just some weeks ago we were a Haji Wright header away from knocking them out of the play offs.

I appreciate that they sold Jobe Bellingham for 30m but, they have already spent 32m on Diarra, 23m on Le Fee, 20m on Talbi, 20m on Sadiki and about to get Adingra for 20m from Brighton. That is 100m plus and it's only mid July.

It's silly and just shows the gulf in money if you go up. They will still come back down too!

The gap is now just a joke and it feels like it will only get bigger. The way players values are going up, it's worth than the housing market!

Just makes me sad... rant over.
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Not really - they are coming straight back down.
 

Saddlebrains

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  • Today at 10:41 AM
  • #6,646
slondonskyblue said:
Not really - they are coming straight back down.
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Wouldnt be so sure

The way they play will suit the prem. They sit and soak up pressure then hit on the counter with players with pace to burn, Isidor, Mayenda, Mundle etc

I still think they'll come down, but i don't think it will be done by Christmas like the 3 last season
 
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Pezza

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  • Today at 10:42 AM
  • #6,647
Saddlebrains said:
Wouldnt be so sure

The way they play will suit the prem. They sit and soak up pressure then hit on the counter with players with pace to burn, Isidor, Mayenda, Mundle etc

I still think they'll come down, but i don't think it will be done by Christmas like the 3 last season
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I agree, last season was embarrassing with all 3 effectively down with about 10 games to go!
 
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PUSB-We_are_going_up

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  • Today at 10:47 AM
  • #6,648
The best way to play when you go up is how they play, counter attacking, soak up the pressure with a good defence and use the pace and flair of your forwards to hit on the break. If we went up I’d want 4 replacements for our backline the only one to stay being MvE. Attacks win games Defences win titles (or in our case would keep you up)
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Today at 10:47 AM
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PUSB-We_are_going_up said:
The best way to play when you go up is how they play, counter attacking, soak up the pressure with a good defence and use the pace and flair of your forwards to hit on the break. If we went up I’d want 4 replacements for our backline the only one to stay being MvE. Attacks win games Defences win titles (or in our case would keep you up)
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what on earth does this even mean.
 
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Viktor17

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  • Today at 10:47 AM
  • #6,650
Pezza said:
Does anybody else find it sickening how Sunderland are now flinging around 20m bids all over the show. Just some weeks ago we were a Haji Wright header away from knocking them out of the play offs.

I appreciate that they sold Jobe Bellingham for 30m but, they have already spent 32m on Diarra, 23m on Le Fee, 20m on Talbi, 20m on Sadiki and about to get Adingra for 20m from Brighton. That is 100m plus and it's only mid July.

It's silly and just shows the gulf in money if you go up. They will still come back down too!

The gap is now just a joke and it feels like it will only get bigger. The way players values are going up, it's worth than the housing market!

Just makes me sad... rant over.
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Let it go - no point. Done now.

Time to go again - think we will have another good shot this season.
 
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