Hate to be that person but if you sell BTA and Tavares surely you’d go back in for Sobra Thomas
Heard about any potential ins outside of Rak is it all a bit quiet on that note.
BTA will be difficult to shift for what we paid.
Just need to wait and see re the others. I hope Doug sees sense regarding the benefit of a loan deal . Ruling them out completely is folly.
Agree Clint. In my mind this is an acid test for Doug. Listen to those around him with the football experience ( although admittedly he has probably already been bitten by this ). The difference is that Lampard was his pick and as such has to back him to retain credibility.If its true about the loans, And Ive believed it from the start, then King hasn't learnt his lesson.
One of the things that brought me round to the idea of Lampard as a manager is I thought been a big name King might be a bit more inclined to listen to him but perhaps I got that wrong.
More worrying for me is if he digs his heels in over signing some experience.
@Saddlebrains Isn’t the Sorba deal being off to facilitate a cm signing?You'd think so wouldn't you
There’s 3 strikers ahead of him already.Torn on BTA.
We saw what happened with EMC given time, but when Wright got injured he was the natural replacement.
Barring a huge injury crisis just don't see BTA getting a run.
The outgoings more exciting than incomings.Was told today of a delay on the Rak Sakyi deal. And no one needs to believe me, dont need any 'heres your agenda'stuff, but again it's down to Doug being funny about loans.....
Outs wise, Hull and Blackburn want BTA but it will be for less than we paid, so it's probably not a goer. Tavares and Collins both have solid L1 interest. Collins will be harder to Shift however as he's sat on a nice contract for the next 18 months.
Lati deal still on
Maybe I am a bit more hasty but can't see much upside with BTA. There's no way I would want to see him as a regular starter . Waste of a squad placeTorn on BTA.
We saw what happened with EMC given time, but when Wright got injured he was the natural replacement.
Barring a huge injury crisis just don't see BTA getting a run.
This is true, you can never say never.Once upon a time Joe Cole rocked up and signed for us, so you never know in football mate
I want him to be good, I'm a big advocate of giving players time and I like to think I'm good at seeing green shoots in new players I expect to come good. Not seeing it with him I'm afraid, be tempted to cut our losses as long as its not too much.Torn on BTA.
We saw what happened with EMC given time, but when Wright got injured he was the natural replacement.
Barring a huge injury crisis just don't see BTA getting a run.
Was told today of a delay on the Rak Sakyi deal. And no one needs to believe me, dont need any 'heres your agenda'stuff, but again it's down to Doug being funny about loans.....
Outs wise, Hull and Blackburn want BTA but it will be for less than we paid, so it's probably not a goer. Tavares and Collins both have solid L1 interest. Collins will be harder to Shift however as he's sat on a nice contract for the next 18 months.
Lati deal still on
I can't see this bit being true in all honesty and no way it wasn't discussed before Lampard was even appointed.Be a bit strange for doug to upset lampard on his very first transfer window
Doug is completely clueless. You’ll still get some on here saying he’s an amazing owner though and will be happy with what’s happening in this window. Wouldn’t surprise me if Lampard walks if he’s putting a stop to loansWas told today of a delay on the Rak Sakyi deal. And no one needs to believe me, dont need any 'heres your agenda'stuff, but again it's down to Doug being funny about loans.....
Outs wise, Hull and Blackburn want BTA but it will be for less than we paid, so it's probably not a goer. Tavares and Collins both have solid L1 interest. Collins will be harder to Shift however as he's sat on a nice contract for the next 18 months.
Lati deal still on
I want him to be good, I'm a big advocate of giving players time and I like to think I'm good at seeing green shoots in new players I expect to come good. Not seeing it with him I'm afraid, be tempted to cut our losses as long as it’s not too much.
@Saddlebrains Isn’t the Sorba deal being off to facilitate a cm signing?
Dougs probably gone back on it, like he does with most thingsI can't see this bit being true in all honesty and no way it wasn't discussed before Lampard was even appointed.
didn’t king sanction a loan in the summer which fell through due to pre deadline injury ? I’d be shocked if he went against lampards wishes unless the loan fee/costs just don’t make sense
The previous management team apparently had been wanting to sign him for a good whileThere’s 3 strikers ahead of him already.
why on earth we signed him as a 4th choice striker I’ll never know
Tavares could have played that role and we could have signed a midfielder
genuinely baffling
Doug is completely clueless. You’ll still get some on here saying he’s an amazing owner though and will be happy with what’s happening in this window. Wouldn’t surprise me if Lampard walks if he’s putting a stop to loans
If you say so.Dougs probably gone back on it, like he does with most things
Well if it’s true then why are you so in denial? Hopefully by the end of the window we have got some in but it doesn’t look very positive does it? Teams around us strengthening tooIf you say so.
DOF is massively needed, would be the biggest signing of this window. Not sure Doug’s ego could handle it though the way he runs thingsOur recruitment since DK arrived, his comments about the quality of the squad at the forum and pushing back on much needed CM help with a player from an elite academy pretty much confirms Doug is clueless from a football POV. DOF badly needed, at the very least delegate more.
I think the comments at the fans forum said it all. The shite Austin was coming out with about it meaning players we signed are benched and unhappy, no resale value etc. Doug stuttering when someone outright said why are we the only club without a loan etc
Doug is the football king with austinBe a bit strange for doug to upset lampard on his very first transfer window
Just look above at the comments I have been making about this issue . Unlike you I am reserving judgement until there is enough evidence to make one either way.Well if it’s true then why are you so in denial? Hopefully by the end of the window we have got some in but it doesn’t look very positive does it? Teams around us strengthening too
Well let’s hope but it’s not looking very promising is itJust look above at the comments I have been making about this issue . Unlike you I am reserving judgement until there is enough evidence to make one either way.
Way too early to say . Weeks left until the end of the window.Well let’s hope but it’s not looking very promising is it
Other teams making moves thoughWay too early to say . Weeks left until the end of the window.
Be a bit strange for doug to upset lampard on his very first transfer window
Be a bit strange for doug to upset lampard on his very first transfer window
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