Transfer Rumour 25/26 Summer Transfer Window (157 Viewers)

[Lionelr]

In Lampard’s tenure at both Everton and Derby, he brought in a number of loan signings. You would assume that he’s still got contacts and reasonable pull… I’m not saying he’s going to bring in Sterling but he must have players he could bring in on loan. Sheff Utd used their loans to the max last year, brought in some good talent.

 

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[Perennial Lurker]

Wilson is a capable no 2 in the championship for next season until Dovin is back. The club will bring a no1 in before the season starts on a season loan or a short term contract.

It really makes no sense to try to make a no 1 out of Collins, Bell or Wilson they are simply not up to the task. Collins having no minutes is a big indicator they are trying to move him on.

I think Collins unsuccessful run in the side after Dovins injury sealed his fate . He's a very good keeper with his feet , he just lacks the mentality and confidence to be a good all round keeper

 

[long way home]

Collins wage is probably the reason he isn't already gone. Doug doesn't seem to like paying up contracts so unless we get an offer we are stuck with him. I just hope that doesn't effect the ability to bring in a proper no 1 until Dovin is back

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Collins wage is probably the reason he isn't already gone. Doug doesn't seem to like paying up contracts so unless we get an offer we are stuck with him. I just hope that doesn't effect the ability to bring in a proper no 1.

I don't know but I wouldn't think he's a big earner , his fee was fairly nominal

 

[CovRes]

Collins wage is probably the reason he isn't already gone. Doug doesn't seem to like paying up contracts so unless we get an offer we are stuck with him. I just hope that doesn't effect the ability to bring in a proper no 1 until Dovin is back

A club can only pay up a contract with the agreement of the player. Unless a player has another club lined up, there's not much incentive for them to accept it.

 

[Perennial Lurker]

A club can only pay up a contract with the agreement of the player. Unless a player has another club lined up, there's not much incentive for them to accept it.

I don't see Collins as a problematic player , I think if a League 1 side came in for him he would join them terms permitting

 

[CovRes]

I don't see Collins as a problematic player , I think if a League 1 side came in for him he would join them terms permitting

Someone has to want him, though.

He strikes me as someone who no longer enjoys football but is stuck in this career for a few more years.

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Someone has to want him, though.

He strikes me as someone who no longer enjoys football but is stuck in this career for a few more years.

He definitely has that hound dog look about him

 

[Balli001]

I don't see Collins as a problematic player , I think if a League 1 side came in for him he would join them terms permitting

That's the issue tho. Nowhere else does he get the contract he is on here. He can sit out his final year Simon Moore style

 

[skybluecam]

Someone has to want him, though.

He strikes me as someone who no longer enjoys football but is stuck in this career for a few more years.

I'm sure he no longer enjoys it here, a move could change that.

 

[skybluecam]

That's the issue tho. Nowhere else does he get the contract he is on here. He can sit out his final year Simon Moore style

we might as well find a taker and pay him off then

 

[Balli001]

we might as well find a taker and pay him off then

He still has to agree to the pay off tho

 

[Bigelvesy]

Doubt it'd be £6m.

What about if its £6m in total with performance bonuses etc.
could well be £2m now, £4m on promotion or something, that would make it a £6m bid, but not an initial £6m outlay.

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

I don't know but I wouldn't think he's a big earner , his fee was fairly nominal

For L1 teams his wage will probably be more than they'd offer realistically. Clubs lower down the English pyramid generally don't like to invest into a GK. That will almost certainly extend to wages.

 

[SBT]

He strikes me as someone who no longer enjoys football but is stuck in this career for a few more years.

This is a crazy assumption to me - if he wanted to duck out of the game entirely then he could do it very easily, plenty of players do. Say what you will about his string of errors, I don’t think you ever could accuse Collins of hiding.

 

[CovRes]

This is a crazy assumption to me - if he wanted to duck out of the game entirely then he could do it very easily, plenty of players do. Say what you will about his string of errors, I don’t think you ever could accuse Collins of hiding.

I didn't accuse him of hiding. I just said he strikes me as someone who no longer enjoys playing football.
There have been footballers before who admitted after retiring that they got no enjoyment out of it but had no idea what else to do with their lives.

 

[SBT]

I didn't accuse him of hiding. I just said he strikes me as someone who no longer enjoys playing football.
There have been footballers before who admitted after retiring that they got no enjoyment out of it but had no idea what else to do with their lives.

Based on what? Looking upset after he makes a mistake?

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Based on what? Looking upset after he makes a mistake?

He looks upset before he makes a mistake

 

[baldy]

He looks upset before he makes a mistake

He looks scared shitless before a ball's even been kicked

 

[CovRes]

Based on what? Looking upset after he makes a mistake?

His general demeanor.

 

[SBT]

He looks upset before he makes a mistake

His general demeanor.

Joe Edwards is on the record as saying he’s a strong character who dealt well with coming back into the side and making mistakes.

 

[Batu1969]

I'm sure he no longer enjoys it here, a move could change that.

Hasn’t he got his 2 best mates with him in Thomas & Kitching?

 

[Sick Boy]

People often refer to the Brentford or Brighton model as being the bar to hit, but the one I'd prefer is Fulham. Nothing extravagant, not relying on eye watering fees outgoing or incoming, just sustainable incremental progress. Granted their owner is minted.

Were never going to be like Brentford or Brighton unless we get an owner willing to put 100s of millions into the club.

 

[shmmeee]

Who knows. Maybe just misinterpreted what Robins had said in the interview.

It absolutely is. It’s been poor reading comprehension from day one.

 

[Sick Boy]

Someone has to want him, though.

He strikes me as someone who no longer enjoys football but is stuck in this career for a few more years.

There’s zero evidence of that whatsoever.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Joe Edwards is on the record as saying he’s a strong character who dealt well with coming back into the side and making mistakes.

I mean he’s not going to say he’s scared shitless is he?

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

Were never going to be like Brentford or Brighton unless we get an owner willing to put 100s of millions into the club.

It still annoys me when people babble on about this.

Tony Bloom and Matthew Benham were boyhood fans of the respective clubs they now own.

The dynamic couldn't be more different and both have injected a massive amount of capital into their clubs without any real intention of a return, well certainly in the early days.

Benham was paying off club debt before he was even in an official capacity at the club. Brighton wouldn't have their stadium without Bloom.

 

[edgy]

Striker is now a top priority. We cannot go into the season as we are.

 

[Jesse Carver]

The Guardian are mentioning Rudoni to Newcastle in an article about how Isak may be sold

 

[Sick Boy]

Striker is now a top priority. We cannot go into the season as we are.

The same will be said for the ‘keeper situation I’m sure.

 

[Kingokings204]

Striker is now a top priority. We cannot go into the season as we are.

we won’t be. We will have haji wright back

 

[SBT]

Striker is now a top priority. We cannot go into the season as we are.

Are you basing this off a 5-0 loss in preseason? How many goals are you hoping we score per game?

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Are you basing this off a 5-0 loss in preseason? How many goals are you hoping we score per game?

We lost 2-0 against a portugese second division team too.

Its clear that we need a striker

 

[Deity]

It still annoys me when people babble on about this.

Tony Bloom and Matthew Benham were boyhood fans of the respective clubs they now own.

The dynamic couldn't be more different and both have injected a massive amount of capital into their clubs without any real intention of a return, well certainly in the early days.

Benham was paying off club debt before he was even in an official capacity at the club. Brighton wouldn't have their stadium without Bloom.

I think some people get confused between business model and ownership.

 

[SBT]

We lost 2-0 against a portugese second division team too.

Its clear that we need a striker

It’s clear that the team is shipping goals for fun and has a choice of Coco vs Kiki the Clown as far as goalkeepers go. But maybe if we just kept investing in strikers then we’d have scored six goals yesterday and it’d be fine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Also, it’s pre-season etc etc