SBAndy
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Best we could do really is a loan with an obligation to purchase for, say, £10m if we went up.
8m!
Surely we could strengthen over a few areas for that sort of outlay.
If 8m is the price, he won't be coming here.
If it were more of a reasonable deal, I'd be really happy with this though.
Not for me. Kitching is getting better and has leadership qualities. Binks is fine as back up to him. I think we need an older head experienced right side CD to replace Latabadieure as for me he is too small for CD
A baffling decision to say the least.
I understood the preference of permanent over loan and agree with it. The problem is we had a season to look at Binks and still made the decision to sign. Odd one for me.
Yeah, I mean there’s no doubt who the better player is, and I’m sure Robins/Austin knew that. But you can see the rationale in betting on a permanent signing rather than doing another one year loan.I assume it was because he was a loan.
Doyle, Man/city turned down £10m last season, so fee would be more like £15/18 m. so you are way out with what he would cost.
Too young for WrexhamSwansea fans seem to think Darling will go to either Birmingham or Wrexham as both can offer him top level wages
Not a chance selling those 3 would net that sort of money.Question is, we sell Wright, Simms, BTA and others and our budget was £25m
would you be happy spending £8m on Doyle considering he can cover CB, LB and mean we could switch to 3 at the back.
The remainder of replacements spent with the remaining money.
for me Doyle is worth the money.
Well yeah if we're lucky !Fully aware of that. More a question of whether his standards have dropped or he has developed bad habits. It could impact his valuation.
Fair enough. Squad player as cover. Players like Doyle have the ability to take us up a level.He was a cheap young pickup that provides cover and might develop. Far from the oddest signing we’ve made
Lati and Binks weren't good enough in the 23/24 season, we all said we lacked the leadership and experience from losing McFadzean and instead of signing someone in that mould we signed Binks despite him already being second choice.I don’t view Binks and Lati as strong back ups imo.
Looking at the defence last season, something needs to change. Aside from the fact that we conceded the most goals in the top half… tactically, if we’re trying to be more ball dominant and playing a high line, we probably need a CB with a profile of being athletic and more comfortable in possession.
Grimes slots in as a 3rd CB in possession to give the CBs (Thomas in particular) an easy passing lane so they don’t give the ball away in compromising positions (like MVE).
My gut instinct is that one of the CBs (Lati or Binks) will be moved on this summer.
Yes I agree and I'd move on Lati. Problem is do you think it's realistic Kitching and Doyle fighting for the shirt? I could see whoever isn't In the side wanting out. I hear what you are saying but I'd think Kitching now expects to be first choice.I don’t view Binks and Lati as strong back ups imo.
Looking at the defence last season, something needs to change. Aside from the fact that we conceded the most goals in the top half… tactically, if we’re trying to be more ball dominant and playing a high line, we probably need a CB with a profile of being athletic and more comfortable in possession.
Grimes slots in as a 3rd CB in possession to give the CBs (Thomas in particular) an easy passing lane so they don’t give the ball away in compromising positions (like MVE).
My gut instinct is that one of the CBs (Lati or Binks) will be moved on this summer.
No, he's not worth it plus his wages.Question is, we sell Wright, Simms, BTA and others and our budget was £25m
would you be happy spending £8m on Doyle considering he can cover CB, LB and mean we could switch to 3 at the back.
The remainder of replacements spent with the remaining money.
for me Doyle is worth the money.
I think Lati will be the one we see move on. A good versatile player, but if we are playing that high line then you're right about the type of profile that we need.I don’t view Binks and Lati as strong back ups imo.
Looking at the defence last season, something needs to change. Aside from the fact that we conceded the most goals in the top half… tactically, if we’re trying to be more ball dominant and playing a high line, we probably need a CB with a profile of being athletic and more comfortable in possession.
Grimes slots in as a 3rd CB in possession to give the CBs (Thomas in particular) an easy passing lane so they don’t give the ball away in compromising positions (like MVE).
My gut instinct is that one of the CBs (Lati or Binks) will be moved on this summer.
If Lati is happy being a versatile squad player, I'd keep him. I think he is a valuable player to have and has a good attitude.I think Lati will be the one we see move on. A good versatile player, but if we are playing that high line then you're right about the type of profile that we need.
Lati makes me so nervous when he's in a tight spot, almost every game you can guarantee he's going to try that move where he plays for a foul.
Tough one isn't it, it's whether or not he's happy to be sat on the bench.If Lati is happy being a versatile squad player, I'd keep him. I think he is a valuable player to have and has a good attitude.
While I agree to an extent, if a club in Saudi or the USA 'wants' Hadji they could easily spend 15-18 million on him, even as on option on the bench. He is also a USA international and the USA are hosting the World Cup next summer. These factors create premiums and for the Saudi league he would be solid signing for an aspiring affluent club.Not a chance selling those 3 would net that sort of money.
If we keep him he needs ahuge season to get involved in the USA squad , could be an incentiveWhile I agree to an extent, if a club in Saudi or the USA 'wants' Hadji they could easily spend 15-18 million on him, even as on option on the bench. He is also a USA international and the USA are hosting the World Cup next summer. These factors create premiums and for the Saudi league he would be solid signing for an aspiring affluent club.
BTA - I think we had interest in January around the 3.5-4m mark?
Simms - Surely with the abilities he has shown, albeit not consistently, he must be a 4m player in today's market?
I think around 20 million for the 3 might be possible with the right agents targeting the right buyers.
The striker problems would be able to be fixed if we sold the current ones. They would generate enough income to spend on decent replacementsCan’t imagine our war chest is gonna be massive. Spending that amount on a defender would be quite disappointing imo, despite our back line being as dodgy as it can be, I think we’ve got big problems up front to fix.
Doyle has played 130 odd games at 21 years of age. That’s some going …
Simms goals last season alone will mean we should start the bidding at £5mWhile I agree to an extent, if a club in Saudi or the USA 'wants' Hadji they could easily spend 15-18 million on him, even as on option on the bench. He is also a USA international and the USA are hosting the World Cup next summer. These factors create premiums and for the Saudi league he would be solid signing for an aspiring affluent club.
BTA - I think we had interest in January around the 3.5-4m mark?
Simms - Surely with the abilities he has shown, albeit not consistently, he must be a 4m player in today's market?
I think around 20 million for the 3 might be possible with the right agents targeting the right buyers.
There has to be question marks over Doyle , as he will never play for Man City , but they keep farming him out to championship clubs .
His lack of genuine pace is his big Achilles heel .
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