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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #806
Lamps said:
Ipswich I agree with. We saw what their second string did to us. Southampton? Not so sure. Will Still? Add to this can't see Birmingham being better than us. We have a settled side with good players used to this level.
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It's really difficult to say how Birmingham will do this season as while their recruitment has been gung-ho, it's somewhat random.

As I've mentioned previously I do suspect some of their signings won't deliver the return many expect. For instance, with Gray and Kyogo, it does seem like their best years are probably behind them. But we'll see.
 
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Lamps

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #807
KenilworthSkyBlue said:
Even if I'm wrong and the latest set of accounts aren't considered within the 3 year rolling period due to a ridiculous loophole their strategy is still very rogue and based on a lot of intangibles which aren't even achievable.

If they're unsuccessful in achieving promotion in the next couple of seasons their future will probably be of the highly uncertain variety.
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Can't see them getting it this season coming. Ipswich did it with a settled side. By the sounds of it they will bring in more players. They won't have the time to gel to make the top 2.
 

Lamps

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #808
KenilworthSkyBlue said:
It's really difficult to say how Birmingham will do this season as while their recruitment has been gung-ho, it's somewhat random.

As I've mentioned previously I do suspect some of their signings won't deliver the return many expect. For instance, with Gray and Kyogo, it does seem like their best years are probably behind them. But we'll see.
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They have their fair share of older players. Legs gone? More frequent injuries?

Add to this the fitness levels needed at this level. It's a massive difference to League 1.
 
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Trueskyblue20

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #809

Sickening
 
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SkyBlueStallion_89

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #810
Trueskyblue20 said:

Sickening
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I read 6.3 mil, bargin that for a quality player and with Downes going to Saints hopefully we get Bertaccini
 
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mark82

Super Moderator
  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #811
Trueskyblue20 said:

Sickening
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Good signing.
 
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AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #812
SkyBlueStallion_89 said:
I read 6.3 mil, bargin that for a quality player and with Downes going to Saints hopefully we get Bertaccini
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Means Josh Sargent must be off
 
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wingy

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #813
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Means Josh Sargent must be off
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Whet too, I thought he'd gone already?
 

Matt smith

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #814
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Means Josh Sargent must be off
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Sainz is going Porto too
 

SkyBlueStallion_89

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #815
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Means Josh Sargent must be off
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Yeah it's was always going to be his replacement
 

Sky Blue Wozza

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #816
Sheffield United must be threatening the top 2 again, unless I’ve missed something (more than probable)
 

AFCCOVENTRY

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #817
SkyBlueStallion_89 said:
Yeah it's was always going to be his replacement
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Just seen Norwich have sold Borja Sainz to Porto
 

Chris1987

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #818
Sky Blue Wozza said:
Sheffield United must be threatening the top 2 again, unless I’ve missed something (more than probable)
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A good number of their fans questioning whether the owners will spend substantially on transfers or whether they are there to asset strip. If they spend well then yes they should be challenging but if Hamer goes it levels things out a bit.
 
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Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #819
Lamps said:
I'm a big lad myself but I have a mate who is bigger than me and as camp as they come....and yes he is gay. But you wouldn't want to mess with him.
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Yeah - can't play at that level without being physical, and aggressive, but not sure I've ever heard such a 'gentle' voice from a footballer. Just took me aback when I heard it ( doesn't bother me whether he might be gay or not, albeit I used the word camp)
 
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ptr

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #820
What have I missed with this Kissedgarden fella?

Never fucking heard of him but it’s like
Norwich have signed Pele.
 
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Lamps

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #821
Chris1987 said:
A good number of their fans questioning whether the owners will spend substantially on transfers or whether they are there to asset strip. If they spend well then yes they should be challenging but if Hamer goes it levels things out a bit.
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If Hamer goes it more than levels things up. Without more quality signings they would become quite average.
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #822
Chris1987 said:
A good number of their fans questioning whether the owners will spend substantially on transfers or whether they are there to asset strip. If they spend well then yes they should be challenging but if Hamer goes it levels things out a bit.
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In all fairness to them bigger clubs are coming in for their key players, who will inevitably want to move onto pastures new and test themselves at a higher level, so they're probably not left with much choice.

Everton are also looking closely at Cooper, which would be another big loss for them.
 

shepardo01

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #823
ptr said:
What have I missed with this Kissedgarden fella?

Never fucking heard of him but it’s like
Norwich have signed Pele.
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Somebody on here mentioned him in the winter I think. Said we should sign him as he was as good as Pele .... Or something like that (may have added the Pele bit in.)
 

Winny the Bish

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #824
Winny the Bish said:
Apparently the fee Wednesday want for Gassama is only £2.5m. Could be the bargain of the century.
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He’s off to Rangers. Only £2.5m. Gutted.
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #825
Winny the Bish said:
He’s off to Rangers. Only £2.5m. Gutted.
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Rangers building a mid table championship side
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Jul 8, 2025
  • #826
Winny the Bish said:
He’s off to Rangers. Only £2.5m. Gutted.
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If that’s his destination perhaps we shouldn’t be gutted.
 

Winny the Bish

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #827
Brighton Sky Blue said:
If that’s his destination perhaps we shouldn’t be gutted.
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I get your point but he’s a profile we don’t have in the squad. That combo of blistering pace and dribbling is so dangerous, like we saw first-hand from Mayenda in the playoffs.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #828
Winny the Bish said:
I get your point but he’s a profile we don’t have in the squad. That combo of blistering pace and dribbling is so dangerous, like we saw first-hand from Mayenda in the playoffs.
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There will be a reason why teams in our league haven’t gone in for him in that case.
 
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Viktor17

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #829
Winny the Bish said:
I get your point but he’s a profile we don’t have in the squad. That combo of blistering pace and dribbling is so dangerous, like we saw first-hand from Mayenda in the playoffs.
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Your right on profile, totally agree that’s what we need. Hope we get that i

however Gassama is very raw still, for all the good, there is a lot of inconsistency and little/no end product.

there will be plenty of other options.
 

Winny the Bish

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #830
Viktor17 said:
Your right on profile, totally agree that’s what we need. Hope we get that i

however Gassama is very raw still, for all the good, there is a lot of inconsistency and little/no end product.

there will be plenty of other options.
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I think Scouted Football put out a graphic of the most dangerous U23 dribblers in Europe. Top of the list was basically Yamal, Doku, Fofana at Lyon and then Gassama. 100% worth a £2.5m punt on someone like that IMO.
 
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shepardo01

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #831
 

TomRad85

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #832
shepardo01 said:
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Southampton and Norwich, the other 2 clubs linked with Bertaccini both now have new strikers. Should leave the path clear for us if Bling can empty the moths from his wallet.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #833
TomRad85 said:
Southampton and Norwich, the other 2 clubs linked with Bertaccini both now have new strikers. Should leave the path clear for us if Bling can empty the moths from his wallet.
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He's spent it all on another skiing holiday.
 
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Hincha

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #834
shepardo01 said:
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Haji's competitor for the ST spot in the USA squad - will be interesting how they compare this season
 
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Trueskyblue20

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #835
Hincha said:
Haji's competitor for the ST spot in the USA squad - will be interesting how they compare this season
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Add this to Derbys supposed new 6ft4 USA striker (Agyemang).

Just need Darryl Dike to stay fit and we will be getting all sorts of interest from across the pond.
 
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Potbellypig

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #836
Norwich are setting themselves up to be a contender this season. Some good signings and pinching Manning off Bristol City too.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #837
 
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skyblueelephant76

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #838
Ipswich looking to sign Kipre on loan

Ipswich Town transfer rumour: Blues agree deal for experienced Championship defender

Ipswich Town are reportedly set to sign Reims defender Cedric Kipre on loan.
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
 

Chicken Mcgraw

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #839
promotion contender all doing some great business. Hopefully we can start ours soon
 
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Gynnsthetonic

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  • Jul 9, 2025
  • #840
Chicken Mcgraw said:
promotion contender all doing some great business. Hopefully we can start ours soon
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We already have started
 
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