Transfer Rumour 25/26 Summer Transfer Window (94 Viewers)

[CCFCAnalysis]

Lose BTA? We lose a headless chicken.

Lose Simms? On last seasons display not a massive loss.

Lose Wright? That's why we need another striker.

We had our best run of the season with BTA and Simms up front and Wright injured


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[fernandopartridge]

are you being serious?

watford
norwich
West Brom

All had good windows

then you have the likes of Ipswich, saints and Leicester who will all be up there

then Sheffield Utd, boro, Wrexham and blues

the league is wide open and stronger than last season

Norwich have lost 34 goals from the team

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

I'm surprised we haven't heard anything regarding a new CB after we sold Binks.

Unless Lampard is happy that Lati and Perry will be 2nd CB pairing, it's something we desperately need.

I don't think we will get anything near autos even 3/4th that some are predicting with the current pairing even with Rushworth.

No need to panic. There were 2 consecutive games this week which the club were concentrating on. I expect at least 1 more arrival next week and a few more by the end of the window.

 

[Cov4Ever]

No need to panic. There were 2 consecutive games this week which the club were concentrating on. I expect at least 1 more arrival next week and a few more by the end of the window.

Not panicking but clubs leaving it later again.

If we can bring in a pacey CB, a both sided winger and a striker in that order then I would say we would be up there challenging. They are the priorities I would say after pre season.

 

[Kingokings204]

No need to panic. There were 2 consecutive games this week which the club were concentrating on. I expect at least 1 more arrival next week and a few more by the end of the window.

no there is a month left and I’m sure we will sign players. We need quality not quantity so as and when a cb comes up as I think that will be addressed first we will sign. We aren’t going to sign a random cb from league 1 like before. We need a ready made experienced centre back. They don’t happened over night. Have faith

as for a striker we have 4 decent strikers (my opinion) at the club on decent money so we aren’t just going to drop 6m on a 5th. We either sell or loan them and then we can maybe get a striker.

 

[skybluegod]

Not panicking but clubs leaving it later again.

If we can bring in a pacey CB, a both sided winger and a striker in that order then I would say we would be up there challenging. They are the priorities I would say after pre season.

The club isn't 'leaving it later' it's the realties of the transfer market. Every club wants to get business done early but it's not that simple. Look at the likes of Newcastle who have champions league football and deep pockets and they have struggled with their targets it happens up and down the leagues

 

[Lamps]

Ah sound, cheers for that, didn’t realise the exact figures but now I know! So provided we’re not £39m in debt from the last 3 years we’re technically allowed to buy players? I realise Doug is trying to keep the club financially sound, which is clearly great, but it’s possible we can buy a few players if we’re at £0 or even making a slight loss (not saying that’s right or wrong, just that it’s physically possible).

Really then it comes down to whether taking that gamble of injecting more cash and having a boosted squad now to get us into the prem (to then recoup the prem money later) is the right move to make, or whether we should keep trying to make it through the play-offs which minor flaws in the team, realistically those seem to be the two options.

There was that mysterious £15m investment. Was it to cover operational costs, a transfer kitty or maybe a bit of both?

Our transfers over the last 3 years are good. We haven't lost £13m a year. Anyone who says they know what's going on is taking a shot in the dark. We know we're still looking to strengthen. What we don't know is if anyone will be sold.

 

[RoboCCFC90]

In terms of the squad as it is now, I’m okay with where we are at. We finished 5th last season when effectively giving up a quarter of the season at the start, so consistency is where we need to improve massively IMO.

I would be keen to add players in some positions, we do need (listed in priority IMO):

ST
RW
CB

I am still not convinced that the strikers we have are good enough for a team competing in the top two of the league.

Saka needs backup and there looks like a player in Rapha, but I’m not sure he’s ready.

We need a LCB to upgrade/compete with Kitching.

 

[Lamps]

We had our best run of the season with BTA and Simms up front and Wright injured


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The goals didn't mainly come from them 2 though.

 

[CCFCAnalysis]

In terms of the squad as it is now, I’m okay with where we are at. We finished 5th last season when effectively giving up a quarter of the season at the start, so consistency is where we need to improve massively IMO.

I would be keen to add players in some positions, we do need (listed in priority IMO):

ST
RW
CB

I am still not convinced that the strikers we have are good enough for a team competing in the top two of the league.

Saka needs backup and there looks like a player in Rapha, but I’m not sure he’s ready.

We need a LCB to upgrade/compete with Kitching.

We’re not competing in the top 2 in the league.

We’re competing for between 4th and about 10th


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[Sky Blue Goblin]

The goals didn't mainly come from them 2 though.

See I’d have to review as I remember a few games where they scored all the goals like Wednesday where Simms got both and then Swansea where they both got one

 

[Balli001]

Not panicking but clubs leaving it later again.

If we can bring in a pacey CB, a both sided winger and a striker in that order then I would say we would be up there challenging. They are the priorities I would say after pre season.

All those players you mention are the exact same players all clubs want. That's why they take longer to find and to actually sign

 

[Lamps]

See I’d have to review as I remember a few games where they scored all the goals like Wednesday where Simms got both and then Swansea where they both got one

Out of all the games Wright missed how many games did neither of them score in?

 

[CCFCAnalysis]

The goals didn't mainly come from them 2 though.

4 straight wins.

Asante 3 goals,

Simms 2 goals,

Torp 2 goals


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[Lamps]

4 straight wins.

Asante 3 goals,

Simms 2 goals,

Torp 2 goals


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Again how many games did Wright miss and how many games didn't they score in?

 

[Evo1883]

We’re not competing in the top 2 in the league.

We’re competing for between 4th and about 10th


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We are not competing for 10th , we are competing for the playoffs as a standard minimum

Maybe somebody like derby will be competing for 10th , that would be regression for us

 

[Jamesimus]

4 straight wins.

Asante 3 goals,

Simms 2 goals,

Torp 2 goals


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During that run we did play a completely different system, had Dovin in goal for a lot as well didn’t we? Also, definitely rode our luck in some of the games!

 

[RoboCCFC90]

We’re not competing in the top 2 in the league.

We’re competing for between 4th and about 10th


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Top 2 is not unattainable albeit it’s going to need a lot of good fortune for anyone to get in ahead of the sides relegated from the Prem last season.

Leicester have been very restricted in (only Begovic is the only new arrival) what they’ve brought in and Saints with a new manager, never having managed in this league and potentially losing one of their best players could be considered vulnerable.

If any of these two sides struggle at the start it could open a gap to the chasing pack, which as you’ve alluded to is more likely where we slot in.

 

[CCFCAnalysis]

We are not competing for 10th , we are competing for the playoffs as a standard minimum

Maybe somebody like derby will be competing for 10th , that would be regression for us

It would, and that’s because we’re a well run club.

But are competing with Boro, WBA, Norwich and the like.

Not Ipswich and Southampton.


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[Evo1883]

It would, and that’s because we’re a well run club.

But are competing with Boro, WBA, Norwich and the like.

Not Ipswich and Southampton.


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Im not sure I share the same thoughts on Southampton at all .. Ipswich will not be as good as leeds or Burnley last year for me as both possessed qualities Ipswich simply do not have

We are more than likely a top 6 side sure

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

There was that mysterious £15m investment. Was it to cover operational costs, a transfer kitty or maybe a bit of both?

Our transfers over the last 3 years are good. We haven't lost £13m a year. Anyone who says they know what's going on is taking a shot in the dark. We know we're still looking to strengthen. What we don't know is if anyone will be sold.

Completely agree, I imagine no one on here properly knows the details of finances and how much has or hasn’t been invested by Doug or external backers (unless some people on here are properly ITK but just don’t say it).

Really it just comes down to whether Doug thinks it’s worth pumping that extra bit of cash in right now, making us a bulletproof squad, only to recoup the cash later if we make it to the prem, or whether it’s worth waiting and trying over the next few years with a imperfect squad. I suspect it’ll be the latter, but I have to admit it’s very tempting to make us a top quality squad now whilst the club is in the best shape it’s ever been and our big players are still at the club.

 

[stupot07]

During that run we did play a completely different system, had Dovin in goal for a lot as well didn’t we? Also, definitely rode our luck in some of the games!

Dovin was pretty much MOTM in all those games, and you're right we played 352, because EMC, Wright and Sakamoto were all injured.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Lots say we need a left sided centre half, I would be happy with a right sided one as I don’t think Thomas is any better than Kitching.

 

[stupot07]

It's been a strange window, we have bolstered the squad in the fullback area but not improved the starting 11. You can pretty much guarantee the starting line up against Hull, keeper aside, will be players who were here last season.

 

[Lamps]

It would, and that’s because we’re a well run club.

But are competing with Boro, WBA, Norwich and the like.

Not Ipswich and Southampton.


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Not Ipswich I agree. But nobody knows how Southampton will do. There's a lot of unanswered questions.

Middlesbrough, WBA and Norwich could all struggle this season. Nothing I have seen has given me much to worry about. I wouldn't be surprised to see WBA mid table.

 

[CCFCAnalysis]

Not Ipswich I agree. But nobody knows how Southampton will do. There's a lot of unanswered questions.

Middlesbrough, WBA and Norwich could all struggle this season. Nothing I have seen has given me much to worry about. I wouldn't be surprised to see WBA mid table.

Have a look at Southamptons squad without being biased.


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[peteCCFC]

Top 2 is not unattainable albeit it’s going to need a lot of good fortune for anyone to get in ahead of the sides relegated from the Prem last season.

Leicester have been very restricted in (only Begovic is the only new arrival) what they’ve brought in and Saints with a new manager, never having managed in this league and potentially losing one of their best players could be considered vulnerable.

If any of these two sides struggle at the start it could open a gap to the chasing pack, which as you’ve alluded to is more likely where we slot in.

Clutch those straws mate

 

[mmttww]

He's usually out to play with his little lap dog Mcgraw

or he gets his logins mixed up and is both of 'em

 

[long way home]

Anything outside the top 6 would be a disappointment not only to the fans but to the management. We have proved over the last 3 seasons we can get in with a very large % of our current squad.

We need help but FL and Doug know it has to be players that improve positions within the squad. Signing players because we can or to please the fanbase is not what Doug will invest in. He will pay more for higher quality and players that will create a profit. The quietness the club is working does create frustration and speculation but its the way we are run now. This week i can see movement but more out than in i would guess.

 

[SleepyGinger]

The obsession to find a better centre back than our best centre back is weird .
If Perry ,as looks likely , is going to be given time then Lati can't be third choice we need a solid third centre back to compete with Thomas and Kitching

Thomas Kitching Lati and Perry is not good enough for what we want to do this year. We need at least 1 more starting calibre centre back.

 

[procdoc]

It's been a strange window, we have bolstered the squad in the fullback area but not improved the starting 11. You can pretty much guarantee the starting line up against Hull, keeper aside, will be players who were here last season.

That team finished in the top 6

 

[RoboCCFC90]

Clutch those straws mate

I’ll take any I can get

 

[Tommo1993]

We’ve zero basis for any of our predictions, good or “regressive”. Both are as possible as t’other.

 

[shmmeee]

Yeah when you’re classing Jake Bidwell as a CB signing and pretending the kids are there on merit it’s not the best summer is it?

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Why the slagging off of sheaf? He’s the last of our worries

Grimes is a better defensive minded ' quarterback' who doesn't give the ball away or get caught in possession as much as Sheaf. Torp is a better creative midfielder looking to pick forward passes. So where doe Sheaf fit in? He slows us down and when Grimes is playing he's effectively a passenger.

For me his role now is back-up for Grimes. And if that's the case we'd arguably be better to sell him before his value drops to improve other areas of the team. Eccles can take the Grimes back-up role if needed.