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Can someone explain our transfer policy .? I’m getting confused (2 Viewers)

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  • Start date Jan 28, 2026
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Skybluedownunder

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #36
Sick Boy said:
I agree 100%. I know not everyone was behind the idea but I don’t think King should have blocked the Bamford transfer considering Lampard wanted him.
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Already wore the captains band at Sheff Utd too


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skybluecam

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #37
Why are people acting like it’s ridiculous to have 5 wingers?

Having 4 is the bare minimum if you’re playing a formation with wingers. You’re pretty much always going to sub at least one if not both. Having 5 covers us for injury and just ups the competition.

In terms of other positions- all the (limited) noise suggests we’re trying.
 

Sky_Blue_Daz

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #38
viridisman said:
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I kinda like spoons, but ... yh
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sorry mate , have one on me
 

skyblueeyesrevisited

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #39
Skybluedownunder said:
Already wore the captains band at Sheff Utd too


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And set a great example by getting sent off for diving
 

shmmeee

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #40
viridisman said:
Would he even pass a medical?
His shoulder needs surgery
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Medicals aren’t a fitness test. They’re there to look for long term issues the club isn’t aware of.
 
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biggymania

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #41
It's always frustrating and confusing when you follow transfer activity day by day. So really you have to remind yourself that signings don't get completed/announced in priority order. We likely do have funds to invest if an opportunity arises on a player that the recruitment team strongly believes will return a profit. Markelo definitely feels in that bracket.

Judge the window as a whole when it is done. I think it's fair to say if we don't strengthen one of LB, CB or CDM in this window we've made a big mis-step and Doug/Dean can be rightly criticised for that.
 
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Alkhen

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #42
Relax, spending money on a winger is a positive, it means we have funds, there is time left to do more business.

Basically you need to disregard anything you read on Facebook and most of twitter. Doug has plugged the leaks and transfer policy isn't something we'll know.

It's all speculation at this point. For me I would imagine after seeing Rudoni struggle to get any sort of form (clearly the shoulder not right) the recruitment team decided that we need more cover for him, we already have Esse who can fill in there so of our existing targets Markelo was the best to come in and take the RW spot so Esse can move central.

Not sure why some on here need to read that as the end of Tats or mean Rudi is gone,
 
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CovveeBreak

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #43
Folks play Champ Manager and suddenly think they understand the business of football.

I think we can safely say we didnt just shoot 4m quid out at a t-shirt cannon at the first random winger we’ve seen.
 
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robbiethemole

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #44
Keep the midfielders in the middle and the forwards forward, we have lots to choose from
 

Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #45
Sick Boy said:
Our transfer policy has and will always be mostly succession planning under King.
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So you'd be think looking at the lynchpin of our team being over 30 and no-one looking like being able to do the same job he does in the team (meaning we're flogged him too hard and now he's feeling the effects along with almost kamikaze tactics leaving him exposed) would be the highest priority?

There are still days to go in the transfer window so not going to criticise yet, but it seems plainly obvious to me that both in terms of current squad AND succession planning a back up to Grimes is the most important consideration.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #46
Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
So you'd be think looking at the lynchpin of our team being over 30 and no-one looking like being able to do the same job he does in the team meaning we're flogged him too hard and now he's feeling the effects (along with almost kamikaze tactics leaving him exposed) would be the highest priority?

There are still days to go in the transfer window so not going to criticise yet, but it seems plainly obvious to me that both in terms of current squad AND success planning a back up to Grimes is the most important consideration.
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One reason I don’t want Onyeka is I think that position is going to be key if we go up and I don’t think Grimes is up to PL football physically. I think we’re going to need to spend good money there.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #47
shmmeee said:
One reason I don’t want Onyeka is I think that position is going to be key if we go up and I don’t think Grimes is up to PL football physically. I think we’re going to need to spend good money there.
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Let's get up first and then worry about what's required in the PL.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #48
clint van damme said:
Let's get up first and then worry about what's required in the PL.
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Fair. Especially as Doug appears to have won the euro millions last night.
 
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Jamesimus

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #49
shmmeee said:
One reason I don’t want Onyeka is I think that position is going to be key if we go up and I don’t think Grimes is up to PL football physically. I think we’re going to need to spend good money there.
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I hear this, but there’s a chance Onyeka works with how we will have to play should we be lucky enough to get over the line. He looks “physically” capable (I’m yet to see the football side of his game of course!).

Like you, I don’t think Grimes will make the step up in full. Maybe as a bit part player? I’d love to see him do it though.
 
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Cally Fedora

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #50
As far as I can tell our policy so far has been to sign players that have improved us to the extent that we top the league.
 
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Johhny Blue

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #51
It’s just like “wing night” at the pub
 

mmttww

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  • Jan 28, 2026
  • #52
to answer the OP, looks like transfer policy is "put together a squad capable of making the playoffs three out of five seasons, then when that squad over performs, try to capitalise by adding quality in the Jan window". Not a great title for a policy but
 
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wingy

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  • Jan 29, 2026
  • #53
Otis said:
If it strengthens the squad, I wouldn't be too unhappy at Rudoni going.

Not been working for him for a while here anyway, so if it means getting the players we need in, so be it.

Like him a lot, but that's football.
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There's a couple of factors in this approach , longevity, contract's of others,it sounds wrong to me on that basis, but in the cold light of day I'd be for it have tbh.
Not withstanding that it would be discounted due to ongoing injury.
 
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stevefloyd

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  • Jan 29, 2026
  • #54
TewkesburySkyBlue said:
Thanks for yourconcern bad boy .
Fotunately I live on a hill so Tewkesbury on Sea as I call it hadn’t affected me yet !
Im just an insomniac
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I used to worry about being an insomniac but now I just sleep on it
 
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wingy

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  • Jan 29, 2026
  • #55
mmttww said:
to answer the OP, looks like transfer policy is "put together a squad capable of making the playoffs three out of five seasons, then when that squad over performs, try to capitalise by adding quality in the Jan window". Not a great title for a policy but
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I expected a more regular re supply to replace the ship outs originally.
 
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CV22SBA

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  • Jan 29, 2026
  • #56
TewkesburySkyBlue said:
I just don’t know what going on , what with the new signing of another winger, rumours of Rudoni to Brentford and someone coming in from that club.
I’m not a very sophisticated knowledgeable fan but I’m utterly confused as the what we are trying to achieve.
Would be interested in other views .
Thanks
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Our transfer policy is simple. Buy wingers and if we can't buy them get them on loan. Whats confusing ;-)
 

Hobo

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  • Jan 29, 2026
  • #57
TewkesburySkyBlue said:
I just don’t know what going on , what with the new signing of another winger, rumours of Rudoni to Brentford and someone coming in from that club.
I’m not a very sophisticated knowledgeable fan but I’m utterly confused as the what we are trying to achieve.
Would be interested in other views .
Thanks
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Getting in competition on the wings and in Esse more likely competition for 10 slot as well.

Esse and Ming short term solutions. Markelo a longer term solution/project.
 
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KAB

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  • Jan 29, 2026
  • #58
skyblueeyesrevisited said:
And set a great example by getting sent off for diving
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Ref was mistaken.
 
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