Transfer Rumour 25/26 Summer Transfer Window (14 Viewers)
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Alkhen
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Depth though wasn't it. Kept the others honest. We may not get injuries, we might be fine as we are but the risk is a mad one to take. We are so far ahead of the pack, not getting bodies in as cover is a crazy gamble considering the pay off if we get promoted.
Our position and play style must be very attractive for Prem teams as a destination for prospects. Even if game time is limited being part of a promotion run in would be a great experience
TomRad85
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I actually would despite the above. The Torp disrespect on this forum is wild though.
Northeast sky blue
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No it hasn't, you stated that Hamer had never been promoted from this division, neither has Gyokeres
Ccfcisparks
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i’m not really sure we will sign players to keep others “honest” to be fair
TomRad85
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He's never achieved anything really, even that, is my point.
shmmeee
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He just doesn’t have the same impact on the team. Hamer would drag us through matches on his own. Torp is a decent player with good technique but he’s not close to Hamer. The fact he scores goals in a free scoring side and Hamer doesn’t in a relegation side is the dumbest argument.
David O'Day
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Does Torp need to run games? Hamer had to as the rest of the wasn't as good.
Torp could probably make a good fist of controlling and running games if her had to.
StrettoBoy
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That's total tosh old chap
As I said, we're not getting five players in on loan - which is the point I was replying to - because the parent clubs will want them to be getting regular game time. That means changing half of our outfield players. It's not happening.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Yes and I'd have O'Hare as well. Sod it, add McCallum in too.
procdoc
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We don’t need to rely on two players to drag us through games anymore
TomRad85
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Hamer is of course part of that side.
shmmeee
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I was wrong using a teams achievements to rate a player is the dumbest argument.
shmmeee
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No because we sold them and bought this entire squad. Which gives a hint as to relatie ability.
David O'Day
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Nope, that was your "it's not a good thing we now own the stadium" argument.
Alkhen
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No not intentionally but I bet plenty on here expected Woolfenden to walk into the team. Some times it can just focus players.
It's Mad we had no cover for MvE until this season. Sames happening with Grimes now. Needs sorting, would be smart to get a youngster with at least some of his attributes to understudy him. Give them minutes when we can.
Brighton Sky Blue
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I don't actually think we were planning on MVE still being here, so we'd probably just be ploughing along with KKH at right back and no back up.
blunted
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Gillespie brilliant. Jess described as the best player, at that time with the ball, but overall not great. Stein loved for his effort, heading ability and toughness, but again, more loved than was justified. Described by one journalist as a player who could not trap a bag of cement.
Kevin Gallacher and Tommy Hutchison via Blackpool arguably two of the best Scottish players ever to pull on a City shirt.
procdoc
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Hamer should have moved on after they lost the playoff final
TomRad85
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Funnily enough I was having a similar argument about O'Hare and Rudoni last year...
Brighton Sky Blue
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I'm sure he wanted to, but nobody worth moving to was interested.
TomRad85
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Indeed, but something clearly stops Prem teams from wanting him.
Alkhen
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2 on loan 2 smart buys would be enough. A 6 month loan from a prem club wouldn't have to promise them the world. Let them come in and try earn a spot. They can have cup games because I doubt we will be prioritising that this year. They will get minutes.That's total tosh old chap
As I said, we're not getting five players in on loan - which is the point I was replying to - because the parent clubs will want them to be getting regular game time. That means changing half of our outfield players. It's not happening.
we really only have 2 wingers and 1 LB that fit our style now it isn't mad to try and get in players that can cover these areas but not change the game plan drastically. Bidders can't do close to what Jay does. Moving Haji or BTA out wide changes the dynamic loads too. Get in someone who can do those jobs. Give them minutes when tats and EMC are tired. It's not rocket science
shmmeee
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Players leave football clubs and that’s OK
procdoc
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It’s because he looks tubby. Might appear unprofessional
Brighton Sky Blue
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To be clear, having Hamer and O'Hare as squad players and possibly McCallum too would show how far this team has come, but they're all strong options in this league for their respective positions.
That and fucking up Sheff Utd's season in one fell swoop is tough to resist.
Legia Sky Blue
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Why would he come to us to sit on the bench, waiting for a player who plays every minute of every game to get injured?
TomRad85
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Sure, it's ok to like players currently at the club too.
Brighton Sky Blue
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I refer the honourable gentleman to the 'Grallen' midfield we had to resort to for a number of games recently. Morris is one of the best players for what he does in the division besides...Grimes.
TomRad85
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I'd take Hamer as despite my disagreement with my friend above who may or may not be related to him, I actually think he's good for 20 min cameos in the Prem, even if existing Prem managers don't seem to think so.
I see no worth in the other 2 for where we are now.
Ccfcisparks
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If Brau isn’t deemed good enough cover i’d like us to get a LB
Something like
Rak Sakiyi
Harry amass both on loan
and then a box to box all star midfielder on a permanent would be enough for me this Jan
Something like
Rak Sakiyi
Harry amass both on loan
and then a box to box all star midfielder on a permanent would be enough for me this Jan
Brighton Sky Blue
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If we're talking until the end of the season and not looking at the summer recruitment, it'd solve the depth issues at left back and in attacking midfield with two players who are already familiar with the club.
shmmeee
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And it’s OK to be rational about players abilities and not just claim every player we have is the greatest ever. Our team can always get better and that’s no shade on those already in it.