Transfer Rumour 25/26 Summer Transfer Window (16 Viewers)

DannyThomas_1981

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most complete? except the fact he doesn’t score or have any pace. Torp is more complete than him
All opinions Sparksy. Grimes in my view is the most complete defensive midfielder I have ever seen in our shirt. 100% makes us tick. Torp is more on an 8.
 

skybluecam

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Think some people aren't appreciating the gulf between the prem and the championship.

We've seen teams get 90-100+ points in the champ and absolutely sink without trace in the prem. And some of the more successful promoted teams (like Sunderland) spend £££ and basically replace the entire starting 11.

Unfortunately I wouldn't be surprised if the likes of Grimes, Saka, EMC, BTA, Torp etc. are just out of their depth post promotion.
 

procdoc

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There is little room for sentiment in modern football unfortunately. Should we achieve promotion a majority of the team would need replacing to even have a chance of staying up, that’s the reality
 

Tommo1993

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Think some people aren't appreciating the gulf between the prem and the championship.

We've seen teams get 90-100+ points in the champ and absolutely sink without trace in the prem. And some of the more successful promoted teams (like Sunderland) spend £££ and basically replace the entire starting 11.

Unfortunately I wouldn't be surprised if the likes of Grimes, Saka, EMC, BTA, Torp etc. are just out of their depth post promotion.

I’d expect us to have an unrecognisable team compared to now if we wanted to stay up.
 

Gibbo

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You think we'll be spending over 100 mill then?
Interesting article in today's ST, which said, if I have this right:-

1. Sunderland are way out performing previous promoted teams
2. They spent £160m in the summer
3. That may seem a stupendous amount of money, but their parachute payments would be £200m or so were they to go down.
4. So they are covered
5. His argument was that parachute payments give a promoted team a chance to compete.

In which case were the owners of Luton and Southampton remiss?
 

covcity4life

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Interesting article in today's ST, which said, if I have this right:-

1. Sunderland are way out performing previous promoted teams
2. They spent £160m in the summer
3. That may seem a stupendous amount of money, but their parachute payments would be £200m or so were they to go down.
4. So they are covered
5. His argument was that parachute payments give a promoted team a chance to compete.

In which case were the owners of Luton and Southampton remiss?
Of course nothing wrong with spending big to try to survive

We had people on here bigging up litons business and look what happened. Meanwhile they laughed at forests window with nonsense about too many new players to gel etc and they stayed up
 

Gibbo

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Of course nothing wrong with spending big to try to survive

We had people on here bigging up litons business and look what happened. Meanwhile they laughed at forests window with nonsense about too many new players to gel etc and they stayed up
Spend nothing = You are almost certainly doomed
Spend big = at least you are giving yourself a chance
 

Alkhen

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Am I being really naive thinking if we are still well ahead of the pack come January, we will basically have the pick of available Prem loans and a huge queue of agents knocking on our door saying their players would love to sign for us? Is 4-5 in that big a leap?
 

Sky Blue Goblin

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If we manage it think we’d have to spend big especially now we own the arena and infrastructure is in a good place.

Think out of the first team I’m a bit optimistic but think Rushworth, MVE, Thomas, Grimes, Rudoni and Wright could all start. With other players playing a role throughout the season.

Anyway need to focus on getting over the line in January first. Would if there is an eye on a big loan ala Sunderland last jan
 

Colin Steins Smile

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I would be shocked if we spent £100m if we got promoted. I'd imagine Doug would pay off the mortgage on the CBS first, then spend circa £40m on the squad and the balance on increased player wages and infrastructure.
 

KenilworthSkyBlue

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Am I being really naive thinking if we are still well ahead of the pack come January, we will basically have the pick of available Prem loans and a huge queue of agents knocking on our door saying their players would love to sign for us? Is 4-5 in that big a leap?

Yes because it's completely unnecessary.

The worst thing you can do with a winning side is flood it with new players, especially when they aren't really needed.

Bringing in that many players in a January window is usually only reserved for the desperate.
 

shmmeee

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I don't even think that's bare minimum, at this stage that's all that we really need.

It's a false economy to flood a settled and well performing side with a load of players half way through a season.

A couple of new additions should be more than ample to see us through to the end of the campaign.

I think ideally we want two wingers and probably a CM and an AM
 

StrettoBoy

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Am I being really naive thinking if we are still well ahead of the pack come January, we will basically have the pick of available Prem loans and a huge queue of agents knocking on our door saying their players would love to sign for us? Is 4-5 in that big a leap?

I can't see us getting that many loans in during the January window.

The parent clubs will want their players to get plenty of game time and I think we only need, at most, 1-2 starters plus 1-2 squad players. I wouldn't want to disrupt the team with too many starters if we are still running away with the league. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
 

procdoc

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I would be shocked if we spent £100m if we got promoted. I'd imagine Doug would pay off the mortgage on the CBS first, then spend circa £40m on the squad and the balance on increased player wages and infrastructure.
If we only spent 40m in the premier league relegation would be guaranteed. King and Lampard have far ambition than that
 

Winny the Bish

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I would be shocked if we spent £100m if we got promoted. I'd imagine Doug would pay off the mortgage on the CBS first, then spend circa £40m on the squad and the balance on increased player wages and infrastructure.
After watching 17th placed West Brom pull apart our defence yesterday, I’d be terrified of what Premier League attacks would do to us if we only spent £40m.
 

StrettoBoy

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Yes because it's completely unnecessary.

The worst thing you can do with a winning side is flood it with new players, especially when they aren't really needed.

Bringing in that many players in a January window is usually only reserved for the desperate.

I agree.

I was typing to make the same point as you were posting 👍
 

TomRad85

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Stats from this season disagree unfortunately. Torp is better at shooting, Hamer better in possession and passing, about equal defensively.
If you think Hamer has had a better season than Torp it might be time to put the stats sheet down. Torp is a monster player for us under Lampard. Hamer on the other hand, even Blunts fans would tell you he's been poor.
 

TomRad85

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After watching 17th placed West Brom pull apart our defence yesterday, I’d be terrified of what Premier League attacks would do to us if we only spent £40m.
King will back Lampard pretty hard I think. Will be way more than £40 million.
I can't wait as it'll be nothing like we've ever seen.
 

Alkhen

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Yes because it's completely unnecessary.

The worst thing you can do with a winning side is flood it with new players, especially when they aren't really needed.

Bringing in that many players in a January window is usually only reserved for the desperate.

I can't see us getting that many loans in during the January window.

The parent clubs will want their players to get plenty of game time and I think we only need, at most, 1-2 starters plus 1-2 squad players. I wouldn't want to disrupt the team with too many starters if we are still running away with the league. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Personally think that is utter bollocks! Top teams have strong squads, we currently have a very thin squad on a bit of a knife edge if key players get injured. We would be screwed if Dasilva or Grimes went out long-term.

Burnley added 6 to their squad in Jan 25. It's just want is required to kick on.

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Most people think we need a winger to cover/rotate Tats. We can certainly get better LB cover/competition. I honestly think it's mental we haven't got a plan B if Grimes gets crocked. Then we were obviously looking at Bamford so I don't think 4 is unrealistic.
 

Brighton Sky Blue

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If you think Hamer has had a better season than Torp it might be time to put the stats sheet down. Torp is a monster player for us under Lampard. Hamer on the other hand, even Blunts fans would tell you he's been poor.
Torp's been in the goals whereas Hamer hasn't, but if you look at other parts of their game Hamer has still performed better overall.
 

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