Transfer Rumour 25/26 Summer Transfer Window (123 Viewers)

[Calista]

I would absolutely consider upgrading Kitching a priority. Think we could do with one of two profiles:

1) An experienced rock. Fadz but younger. Doesn't make mistakes and can organise the rest of defence.
2) A speed demon to help stop the counter attacks we naturally concede from with Lampard's high line.

Ideally an experienced speed demon rock

 

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[SleepyGinger]

Kota Takai- Japanese CB signed by spurs for 5 mil. Won J league young player of the year. Wonder if they will be loaning him out?

 

[Captain Dart]

Bobby Thomas:
Duel success: ~58%
Aerials: Wins about 62% — good but not enough to dominate big Championship strikers.

Liam Kitching:
Duel success: ~68%, big difference!
Aerials: Wins about 71%, much stronger in aerial battles, so crosses and long balls are dealt with more confidently.

Yeah but Bobby also got 5 goals which makes up for any difference in my eyes.

 

[wingy]

He's gonna come good this year and get those balls that start attacks going I swear it, he's nearly there!

 

[JimmyHillsbeard]

If we’re digging out any defender specifically, you’d have to point the finger at MVE who player a part in both goals we conceded at home. Their second goal was unforgivable.

The goalkeeper ought to have done better with all three Sunderland goals.

 

[Skyblue Bangkok]

The goalkeeper ought to have done better with all three Sunderland goals.

The first one certainly the other 2 not sure what he could have done .MVE, players make mistakes ,they are human like the rest of us. Remember how the Oxford player handed is a last min winner with that back pass in the last min at home.

 

[fatso]

I would absolutely consider upgrading Kitching a priority. Think we could do with one of two profiles:

1) An experienced rock. Fadz but younger. Doesn't make mistakes and can organise the rest of defence.
2) A speed demon to help stop the counter attacks we naturally concede from with Lampard's high line.

Bit harsh, our defence improved massively when he was brought back into the team.
If we had started the season with Kitching and Thomas as CH pairing, and Dovin in goal (and injury free) we'd of looked very solid, In stead we were shipping 2 goals a game without him.

If he has a full pre-season under Lampards guidance I think he will be a very good leader in the back line.

I'd still bring another CH in, as Lats and Binks arnt upto the standard we need to be at, and need moving on imo.

 

[SkyBlueStallion_89]

Just read we're linked with a 23 year old Brazilian CB called David Sousa, played for 2 of Brazil's biggest clubs, spent 2 years onloan at Brugge.

At the time of his arrival with Cercle, the club's technical director at the time Carlos Aviña said of Sousa: "As a central defender, David is one of the greatest young Brazilian talents...David is positive-aggressive on the ball and dominant in aerial duels. He will certainly have a big impact in our team".

 

[SkyBlueStallion_89]

Is on FLW so who knows

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Just read we're linked with a 23 year old Brazilian CB called David Sousa, played for 2 of Brazil's biggest clubs, spent 2 years onloan at Brugge.

At the time of his arrival with Cercle, the club's technical director at the time Carlos Aviña said of Sousa: "As a central defender, David is one of the greatest young Brazilian talents...David is positive-aggressive on the ball and dominant in aerial duels. He will certainly have a big impact in our team".

Seen where?

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Is on FLW so who knows

Oh so its bollocks

 

[SkyBlueStallion_89]

Oh so its bollocks

Yeah probably mate.... I'll start a thread

 

[Balli001]

Oh so its bollocks

Isn't O'Rourke something to do with FLW?

 

[donald_trumps]

Yeah, O’Rourke is responsible for FLW so have always respected it as a source

 

[fatso]

Oh so its bollocks

I won't believe it's bollocks until Alan Nixon says we're interested.

 

[SleepyGinger]

Yeah, O’Rourke is responsible for FLW so have always respected it as a source

Is he not football insider?

 

[clint van damme]

Bang average suggests you're clueless

That post far more than suggests it

 

[Balli001]

Is he not football insider?

I stand corrected you are right

 

[donald_trumps]

 

[CovveeBreak]

More challenge and suspicion of genuine football journos versus faceless forum ITK's who've only had a SBT account for 2 months

 

[Ccfcisparks]

More challenge and suspicion of genuine football journos versus faceless forum ITK's who've only had a SBT account for 2 months

FLW Genuine football journos come on now

 

[CovveeBreak]

FLW Genuine football journos come on now

It's literally his job and career of over 20 years.

 

[Winny the Bish]

It's literally his job and career of over 20 years.

Pete O’Rourke doesn’t work for FLW anymore. The David Sousa “exclusive” was written by a 25yo editorial assistant who’s never worked anywhere than FLW and the whole story is piggybacking off The Athletic who wrote about Swansea having a bid rejected for him.

 

[CovveeBreak]

Pete O’Rourke doesn’t work for FLW anymore. The David Sousa “exclusive” was written by a 25yo editorial assistant who’s never worked anywhere than FLW and the whole story is piggybacking off The Athletic who wrote about Swansea having a bid rejected for him.

This is why I should read an article myself first

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Pete O’Rourke doesn’t work for FLW anymore. The David Sousa “exclusive” was written by a 25yo editorial assistant who’s never worked anywhere than FLW and the whole story is piggybacking off The Athletic who wrote about Swansea having a bid rejected for him.

Yeah but its literally his career for over 20 years!

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

We need to certainly have more competition at CB.

Lati is far too slow to play in a high line and Binks isn't good enough defensively.

Exactly, if Thomas and Kitching get injured, we're fucked.

 

[ptr]

I feel like people still talk of Kitching as a youngster. He turns 26 not long after the season starts.

Forgot you can’t improve after the age of 26.

 

[fernandopartridge]

I feel like people still talk of Kitching as a youngster. He turns 26 not long after the season starts.

McFadzean was playing for Crawley at 26

 

[mmttww]

McFadzean was playing for Crawley at 26

van Dijk was playing for Southampton at 27.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

van Dijk was playing for Southampton at 27.

Brad Collins is still playing.

 

[OldBedrocker]

The fact we need a solid keeper is a sign the defence isn’t doing its job. A busy keeper isn’t a good thing.

It’s not necessarily busy more just competent

 

[skyblu3sk]

It’s not necessarily busy more just competent

Agree, Id say any decent team will have a good chance in a game brilliant defence or not. Our keeper was missing what should have been routine saves at some points and it made a huge difference.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Has Callum Doyle paid the bill yet?

 

[Kingokings204]

Has Callum Doyle paid the bill yet?

Got a 2 for 1 lunchtime special. No tip left either

 

[Hobo]

Has Callum Doyle paid the bill yet?

No need they all did a runnner.