Ccfcisparks
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So you think we are talking to £30m worth of signings, even though we clearly dont expect Rudoni to go.
Clueless.
So you think we are talking to £30m worth of signings, even though we clearly dont expect Rudoni to go.Where is your concrete evidence that we are not ?? Oh wait there isn’t any.
what we do have is concrete evidence that we had been talking to our 3 signings this summer for months before we landed them.
Not exactly strengthened have we, keeper was a forced signing, we’ve swapped a very good RB for hopefully the same level and not sure about the new LB, kicking off the season with the same team that came up short last season ?
We haven't at all.Not exactly strengthened have we, keeper was a forced signing, we’ve swapped a very good RB for hopefully the same level and not sure about the new LB, kicking off the season with the same team that came up short last season ?
Except for the fact that Lampard will be in charge from day 1 this season. This is huge IMHO.Not exactly strengthened have we, keeper was a forced signing, we’ve swapped a very good RB for hopefully the same level and not sure about the new LB, kicking off the season with the same team that came up short last season ?
I think anyone who says they are 'happy' is lying as we all basically hoped we'd have improved what was already a good team with maybe 2/3 quality starters and a couple of better standard squaddies. Not being able to offload anyone until late into the window really hasn't helped and we still have time to do that and i remain hopeful. Again, doing it after the season started is far from ideal though.Not exactly strengthened have we, keeper was a forced signing, we’ve swapped a very good RB for hopefully the same level and not sure about the new LB, kicking off the season with the same team that came up short last season ?
I just refuse to believe that Lampard is happy with our central forward options.
The club will have sat down at the end of last season and identified the positions we know we need to the players who are likely to be targets for bigger clubs and therefore we may need to replace.So you think we are talking to £30m worth of signings, even though we clearly dont expect Rudoni to go.
Clueless.
Yes but the point you are missing is, if he goes the end of this week then we are into the last two weeks of the window and therefore will need to pay overinflated fees to get players.The club will have sat down at the end of last season and identified the positions we know we need to the players who are likely to be targets for bigger clubs and therefore we may need to replace.
KKH is evidence of that at RB and the club will know already 2-3 names for the Rudi role should he move on.
This is how every club operates. Im amazed you don’t know this.
At the end of this week we will have 3 weeks still to go. Plenty of time.Yes but the point you are missing is, if he goes the end of this week then we are into the last two weeks of the window and therefore will need to pay overinflated fees to get players.
Don’t be so condescending to say you’re amazed you don’t know this as if you are some football running oracle.
People said almost exactly the same about Hamer departing, we completely bungled the replacement and it derailed the season. There is no need to sell Rudoni barring a ludicrous offer.The club will have sat down at the end of last season and identified the positions we know we need to the players who are likely to be targets for bigger clubs and therefore we may need to replace.
KKH is evidence of that at RB and the club will know already 2-3 names for the Rudi role should he move on.
This is how every club operates. Im amazed you don’t know this.
Yes exactly. He is being very condescending about the "way a football club is ran" yet the last key player we lost we completely fucked up replacing.People said almost exactly the same about Hamer departing, we completely bungled the replacement and it derailed the season. There is no need to sell Rudoni barring a ludicrous offer.
Agree CB is priority and I would hope now Binks has been moved on for a decent fee we have irons in the fire.If it was me and it’s clearly not and that’s good for the club.
Id focus on a Permanent CB first. While strikers were struggling at the end, think Haji being fit will be a big plus.
RW loan/Perm depends on if you think Rapha can step up in the future. If so you might be more tempted to loan someone like Rak Sai from palace and if you don’t get promoted re-evaluate Rapha in the summer
We need to be a bit better than 5th if we want to go upI'd be happy finishing 5th again
He'll clearly be on the radar of a few clubs but with 3 years to go on his contract, it'll take something ridiculous to be considered.Yes exactly. He is being very condescending about the "way a football club is ran" yet the last key player we lost we completely fucked up replacing.
I do get the concernPeople will say it’s “bedwetting” but it’s clear we’ve not improved the team since last season and there’s only a few weeks left of the window. You can assume KKH is a replacement for Van Ewijk, Brau is yet to prove he’s an upgrade on Dasilva and Rushworth is a temporary fix for the loss of Dovin.
We’re not in an awful position as a functioning squad but nothing about our recruitment this window has so far screamed “promotion”.
And that's why we need to wait until the end of the window to judge itPeople will say it’s “bedwetting” but it’s clear we’ve not improved the team since last season and there’s only a few weeks left of the window. You can assume KKH is a replacement for Van Ewijk, Brau is yet to prove he’s an upgrade on Dasilva and Rushworth is a temporary fix for the loss of Dovin.
We’re not in an awful position as a functioning squad but nothing about our recruitment this window has so far screamed “promotion”.
I do get the concern
Have we majorly improved, no? I think everyone can see that. Is the squad better than the one that ended the season? Yes simply because we have a keeper in goal instead of Collins or Wilson.
But we do have consistency in the manager and players. Kept (so far) Rudoni and Wright.
Think Wright will have a big season for us considering the World Cup in the summer, he has a lot to prove
I think anyone who says they are 'happy' is lying as we all basically hoped we'd have improved what was already a good team with maybe 2/3 quality starters and a couple of better standard squaddies. Not being able to offload anyone until late into the window really hasn't helped and we still have time to do that and i remain hopeful. Again, doing it after the season started is far from ideal though.
Personally, I am quite relaxed about it all. We’ll see where we are at under a full pre season under Lampard relatively quickly.
And I can tell you wholeheartedly that come Saturday, I will be as “happy” as I have ever been turning up that stadium in any season since we have been playing there.
Not fussed if you think I am lying.
I agree as well. Imagine we will at least get a CB in.I think that’s fair, we’re not in a bad position, I’m not scared for the season, it’s just that I don’t have supreme confidence that we’ll make the playoffs, we probably will do but I’m not certain of it. I think just 2 quality signings in the form of a CF and CB would really make a big difference this season.
Gonna need someone to tell me if this guy has a record of knowing stuff or is another WUM. I can't keep up.Keep an eye out for activity coming out of West Brom
It's absolutely mental that Lampard didn't give Simms a single SECOND on the pitch during the play offs, and that he's still here. There are only two explanations, 1) he was injured during the play offs but then why on the bench. 2) We're actively trying to ship him out and no one wants him
It would be a most welcome first game of the season with an Ellis Simms goal, just like saturday
I think we like the young centre half Caleb TaylorKeep an eye out for activity coming out of West Brom
Keep an eye out for activity coming out of West Brom
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