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Transfer Rumour January transfer window (6 Viewers)

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SkyBlueDom26

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,706
@Saddlebrains still on for pato and rak this week mate?
 

Chicken Mcgraw

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,707
Sky Blue Goblin said:
Course there is. Lewis O’Brien for one. But we haven’t got unlimited funds to go out and get them. Would rather hold money for the summer than sign shite as we couldn’t afford the inflated cost of anyone decent.
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We have needed central midfielders since losing Hamer and Kelly. I wouldn’t have any confidence in getting a decent one in the summer after we have failed to do so in the last 2 summer windows.
 

sylus

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,708
Fergusons_Beard said:
I’d rather sign no one than introduce two 33 year olds that haven’t played a league game all season.

Or an 18 year old unproven player from a premier league club on loan who we have to play and who clearly isn’t good enough for Championship football.

Or any player that clearly doesn’t add anything quality wise to our squad and whose wages are a ridiculous waste of resources.

But yeah sign any of the above just to appease those short sighted supporters who still think actual football is like wanking off in their one bedroom flat playing Football Manger….


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true but it doesn't mean we have to sign them, we can look elsewhere, other players are available, i feel we need at least a signing or two to at least help to the end of the season, yes we have players coming back, like when, thought Wright was back mid Jan, more like anorther month or even the start of march, which could be to late, we are not out of the woods yet regarding staying up.
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,709
There's still a couple of weeks left of the window where more movement is likely to happen so there's no real need to panic yet. In that space of time a lot can change.
 
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mmttww

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,710
Maybe Jamie Allen and Liam Kitching having a couple of decent games ruined Frank's shopping spree.
 
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SkyBlueDom26

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,711
Signing no players this window shows exactly how ambitious bling really is, sadly too many of our fans are accepting it. There’s plenty of players out there at reasonable prices, most of the league are strengthening whilst we are standing still
 
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mmttww

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,712
SkyBlueDom26 said:
There’s plenty of players out there at reasonable prices, most of the league are strengthening whilst we are standing still
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Which players have clubs in this league signed that are the kind we'd want that are on wages we would be willing to pay?
 
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Senior Vick from Alicante

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,713
SkyBlueDom26 said:
Signing no players this window shows exactly how ambitious bling really is, sadly too many of our fans are accepting it. There’s plenty of players out there at reasonable prices, most of the league are strengthening whilst we are standing still
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You like lots of us on here on here probably thought we were good enough at the start of the season to challenge top 6 again. FL has stabilised the squad and is starting to get results through his coaching approach. We can do with what we have until the summer when the players are better value and you can get them lined up to go straight for pre season. Other Managers recognise that our squad is strong and have under performed and that isn't DKs fault. The trouble with a lot on here is they want to spend money and put the club in the shit again, it cant happen.
 
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Chris1987

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,714
SkyBlueDom26 said:
Signing no players this window shows exactly how ambitious bling really is, sadly too many of our fans are accepting it. There’s plenty of players out there at reasonable prices, most of the league are strengthening whilst we are standing still
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Which players are available at reasonable prices ?
 
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procdoc

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,715
Chris1987 said:
Not sure that it would be too bad a thing if there were no signings in this window with key players to return from injury. Whilst still possible a promotion challenge is unlikely as is being dragged in to a relegation scrap. Financially would make sense too if there are no significant outgoings. The anti Doug brigade no doubt would have a field day if there were no additions but some of them are fixated on one thing and not the long term health of the club.
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We desperately need a a couple of new players, I have eyes and watch the product on the pitch
 

David O'Day

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,716
We'll bring some players in, we are getting better each game but people have to realise it's a step by step process that will take a while.

We'll add depth and strengthen where we can but people need to:

a) Realise it's not worth just buying players for the sake of it
b) We are operating in a market now where the players we want are also interesting other decent teams so it takes longer for them to sign and we may lose a few to other teams
c) It's not worth getting upset when other teams sign players we have no interest in and are not better than what we have

This summer is the important window for us
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,717
SkyBlueDom26 said:
@Saddlebrains still on for pato and rak this week mate?
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Don't think anything will be done this week due to games and minimal training
 
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The watchmaker

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,718
procdoc said:
21st January and still no closer to bringing in the extra quality. We are 9 points outside the top 6 so two three quality players could be the difference. Woke up this morning feeling fine
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We were sitting ~6th this time last season, had money to spend and somehow managed to make the squad weaker. In hindsight we should maybe have gone bigger last January but I get that it ain't always that easy.

I'm with you in that we shouldn't be giving up on play offs (5th down is so-so at best) but with Kitching back (where the h*ll has been) the first 11 looks more complete and coped well with injuries on Saturday. I think just 1/2 signings would be a shot in the arm and there is plenty of time for that.
 
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Chris1987

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,719
procdoc said:
We desperately need a a couple of new players, I have eyes and watch the product on the pitch
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I've no problem if we get the right ones in rather than just compromising on someone .
 
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Chicken Mcgraw

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,720
I have said all along I wanted us to focus on one player that we need. Either a cm or cb and get that done. I don’t think that’s too much to ask. Off the top of my head, the following players in those positions as well as full back have moved this window:

Gibson
Sonne
Helik
Edwards
Slimane
Hayden
Crooks

Now Lampard may not have wanted any of those but to act as if there’s not one player available that would improve us is ridiculous.

Also in response to a post above about expecting us to be top 6, I predicted us to finish 14th on the basis that we were much weaker without O’hare. That prediction is looking good.
 
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SkyBlueDom26

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,721
Saddlebrains said:
Don't think anything will be done this week due to games and minimal training
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Cheers mate, don’t see how that has any impact though as other teams are signing players and they have games and training
 
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mmttww

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,722
Enjoying boosh laughing at questions and offering no response. I'm genuinely interested as I cba following done deals at other clubs and I'll be worried if there's players moving which would help us finish strongly and kick on next season.
 
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Chicken Mcgraw

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,723
mmttww said:
Enjoying boosh laughing at questions and offering no response. I'm genuinely interested as I cba following done deals at other clubs and I'll be worried if there's players moving which would help us finish strongly and kick on next season.
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Sorry mate I am responding but my posts need to get approved by the Admins before they can be seen on here, so I don’t troll. Obviously the admin can’t be online every minute of the day to approve them so sometimes you won’t be able to view them for a while.
 

Chris1987

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,724
procdoc said:
We desperately need a a couple of new players, I have eyes and watch the product on the pitch
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And the rest of us don't?
 

Captain Dart

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,725
SkyBlueDom26 said:
Signing no players this window shows exactly how ambitious bling really is, sadly too many of our fans are accepting it. There’s plenty of players out there at reasonable prices, most of the league are strengthening whilst we are standing still
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There is no point going OTT in this window, we are very unlikely to be pushing for the playoffs.
We just need enough depth to be comfortably mid table at worst.
 
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Balli001

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,726
procdoc said:
We desperately need a a couple of new players, I have eyes and watch the product on the pitch
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Best tell Frank and Doug then. Must have slipped their mind
 
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AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,727
Interesting signing by WBA

 
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Skyblueweeman

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,728
Ccfcisparks said:
The narrative is already changing. Before the window we were apparently desperate for at least another CM, CB and RB and now it’s OK a if we don’t get any.

I called it early Burroughs and Howley would be our “signings”
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That's a really good point to be fair. Coming into the window, the view seemed to be that we needed 2-4 players in to see us to the end of the season and the lack of signings does seem to be changing peoples thoughts a little.
 

Sky Blue Goblin

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,729
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Interesting signing by WBA

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Was a player I was interested in the summer on getting on loan. Pretty stacked in that role but would be interested if Simms or BTA went
 

Frankly_Mr_Shankly

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,730
And they’re bored and need more hobbies
 

TomRad85

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,731
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Interesting signing by WBA

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Not good enough imo. Looked limited at this level.
 

JSL

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,732

'John Swift done at West Brom' as medical booked ahead of January move

John Swift could leave West Brom before the end of January after a medical was booked ahead of completing a transfer at The Hawthorns.
www.westbromnews.co.uk
 

Captain Dart

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,733
Ccfcisparks said:
The narrative is already changing. Before the window we were apparently desperate for at least another CM, CB and RB and now it’s OK a if we don’t get any.

I called it early Burroughs and Howley would be our “signings”
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They are both playing an U21 match this afternoon.
 

David O'Day

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,734
TomRad85 said:
Not good enough imo. Looked limited at this level.
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yeah, we have better already
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,735
JSL said:

'John Swift done at West Brom' as medical booked ahead of January move

John Swift could leave West Brom before the end of January after a medical was booked ahead of completing a transfer at The Hawthorns.
www.westbromnews.co.uk
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Not sure Doug’s modest proposal on wages will be enough.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,736
Chicken Mcgraw said:
No player should be leaving at this stage, particularly one of Milan’s importance. We need a right back as it is
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For big money and with replacements ready to sign they could leave. Seems like we have nothing on the go for defence though.
 
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Sky Blue Goblin

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,737
JSL said:

'John Swift done at West Brom' as medical booked ahead of January move

John Swift could leave West Brom before the end of January after a medical was booked ahead of completing a transfer at The Hawthorns.
www.westbromnews.co.uk
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Maybe why we’re not giving parto the wages? Can live in hope
 
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PVA

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,738
Saddlebrains said:
Don't think anything will be done this week due to games and minimal training
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Surely that is a perfect time to make signings

Are Doug and Dean resting up before the big game tonight or something?
 
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Deity

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,739
Saddlebrains said:
Don't think anything will be done this week due to games and minimal training
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If nothing gets done on transfers it won’t be down to the fact there is minimal training ! If anything it gives Frank et al more time to speak to players not less.
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 21, 2025
  • #5,740
Saddlebrains said:
Don't think anything will be done this week due to games and minimal training
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"My dog ate it"
 
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