I was surprised he did not get anytime on Saturday, yes he's an unknown quantity and we were chasing the game, but I believe that could've worked in our favour as Milwall wouldn't have known how to defend against him.It’s Raphael. Need to get him minutes in the 1st team asap.
Was definitely tactical against Millwall
We knew they were only going to counter so pushed Bidwell high to try and overload the left and MvE tucked in to cover
People will still complain about him not getting forward though
A lot of players would be taking a paycut to come here if they’re coming from a similar levelWallace is on £35k a week. Similar circumstances to Swift.
IkoneI think we need a suitable rotational option with Sakamoto as he will need a rest at some point and we dont have adequate cover on the right somehow so right wingers I think would be a good option to sign:
- Anders Dreyer (26) Anderlecht
A very very good winger that scores goals that we were ‘linked’ with in the summer (by a bullshit website) but his attacking stats are really good and averages 5 crosses per 90, would cost a good chunk of change however would be very much worth it.
- Jarne Steuckers (22) Genk
Put up some good numbers for the belgian side this season a new arrival so will cost a lot but his ball progression numbers are class and can play as a CAM and LW so covers a few positions, only issue would be that he’s a new arrival so probably wont want to move this quickly after joining a club.
- Jonathon Ikone (26) Fiorentina
Not been at his best this or last season, former French international and out of contract in 2026 so maybe could get a cheaper deal and at his best he can be an unreal player, this mainly comes down to FL as to how I think we could bring him in potentially a loan to buy dependent on promotion which he could probably get us into the playoffs if he reaches anywhere near the levels he was a few years ago.
- Kayky (21) Manchester City
Out on loan to Rotterdam, not played too much but perhaps we could take him on loan and be backup to Tats as he has a lot of potential. Good ball carrier with a bit of flair and skill, just need to unlock his potential.
- Tahith Chong (25) Luton
We know his quality and he’s in a struggling Luton side perhaps we could tempt him into a move back to the midlands, would be a really good asset.
- Daan Pots (23) Twente
Had a really good season for Twente last year registering 10 assists and 7 goals in 33 games this year only 3 assists without the goal but still a really creative force with an average of 2.00 key passes per 90 and a 45% cross completion out of contract in August 2025 (but a 1 year option).
- Ahmed Qasem (21) Elfsborg
Put up some good numbers in Sweden, a good dribbler and puts lots of crosses into the box definitely got a lot of potential not short either standing at 6ft could add a bit more height to the right hand side as well as the technical ability we already have.
- Jed Wallace (30) West Brom
Yes he’s older but we need a bit of experience and he can play in the 10 role so when his legs go he can play more central for us, as WBA may need to sell in January and because of his age we might be able to get him cheap
Definitely an outlandish shout, just saw his market value on transfermarkt and that he’s regressed a bit recently, still maybe a bit too optimistic a suggestionIkone
Started on the NYE beers already?
Lampard will have limited leeway in Jan. I’d be amazed if he spends anything on wide positions with the issues we have defensively and in midfield
Most of the games I've seen Chong play he's been through the middle, he's also on about £30k per week at Luton. And "he's in a struggling Luton side" that checks notes, are only 3 points behind us.I think we need a suitable rotational option with Sakamoto as he will need a rest at some point and we dont have adequate cover on the right somehow so right wingers I think would be a good option to sign:
- Anders Dreyer (26) Anderlecht
A very very good winger that scores goals that we were ‘linked’ with in the summer (by a bullshit website) but his attacking stats are really good and averages 5 crosses per 90, would cost a good chunk of change however would be very much worth it.
- Jarne Steuckers (22) Genk
Put up some good numbers for the belgian side this season a new arrival so will cost a lot but his ball progression numbers are class and can play as a CAM and LW so covers a few positions, only issue would be that he’s a new arrival so probably wont want to move this quickly after joining a club.
- Jonathon Ikone (26) Fiorentina
Not been at his best this or last season, former French international and out of contract in 2026 so maybe could get a cheaper deal and at his best he can be an unreal player, this mainly comes down to FL as to how I think we could bring him in potentially a loan to buy dependent on promotion which he could probably get us into the playoffs if he reaches anywhere near the levels he was a few years ago.
- Kayky (21) Manchester City
Out on loan to Rotterdam, not played too much but perhaps we could take him on loan and be backup to Tats as he has a lot of potential. Good ball carrier with a bit of flair and skill, just need to unlock his potential.
- Tahith Chong (25) Luton
We know his quality and he’s in a struggling Luton side perhaps we could tempt him into a move back to the midlands, would be a really good asset.
- Daan Pots (23) Twente
Had a really good season for Twente last year registering 10 assists and 7 goals in 33 games this year only 3 assists without the goal but still a really creative force with an average of 2.00 key passes per 90 and a 45% cross completion out of contract in August 2025 (but a 1 year option).
- Ahmed Qasem (21) Elfsborg
Put up some good numbers in Sweden, a good dribbler and puts lots of crosses into the box definitely got a lot of potential not short either standing at 6ft could add a bit more height to the right hand side as well as the technical ability we already have.
- Jed Wallace (30) West Brom
Yes he’s older but we need a bit of experience and he can play in the 10 role so when his legs go he can play more central for us, as WBA may need to sell in January and because of his age we might be able to get him cheap
how? was a 17 year old defender playing regularly at step 6 would of been a relatively low fee, still young and plenty of time to make itWhat a fucking strange signing that has turned out to be.
Why? He is a kid who is out on loan experiencing adult football.What a fucking strange signing that has turned out to be.
Good move for him. Been one of the better players in the U21s this season.
We’ve only got Saka at the moment. We desperately need an alternate RW unless it’s going to be Raphael
MVE can’t play higher up…. No trick, poor final ball.Surely that’s what Raphael would be, fingers crossed he turns out to be good.
I honestly would like to see MVE trialed higher up one game if we actually had a back up RB
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Are leaders on the pitch becoming more and more rare ? Look at Man City, Man United, Villa, Brighton, etc etc not able to drag the team out of a poor run of form. Yet they have very experienced proven internatiomal players in the team.It looks like one hell of a summer ahead , for Frank to shape a proper team , into getting leaders on the pitch & this time address properly the spine of our team ?
Those players did help the team to finish in the top 6 of the Championship. Stop rewriting history.Are leaders on the pitch becoming more and more rare ? Look at Man City, Man United, Villa, Brighton, etc etc not able to drag the team out of a poor run of form. Yet they have very experienced proven internatiomal players in the team.
Don’t get me wrong I’d love to see 1 or 2 overt leaders on the pitch but they have to be good enough. Lati talks as well as most on the pitch but its not enough without the capability to be one of the teams better players. We saw this with Fadz, Godden, Kelly etc it doesn’t matter how good a pro they are if they are not a top 6 Championship player it doesn’t really help the team.
I was referring to last season. We still have fans saying we were wrong to let them go when we did. Which is nonsense.Those players did help the team to finish in the top 6 of the Championship. Stop rewriting history.
To be honest, I disagree I see where you’re coming from but football isn’t all about what you do on the pitch and there is a lot of things we don’t see.I was referring to last season. We still have fans saying we were wrong to let them go when we did. Which is nonsense.
I agree to a point. However if they can’t do it on the pitch then their impact is diluted.To be honest, I disagree I see where you’re coming from but football isn’t all about what you do on the pitch and there is a lot of things we don’t see.
Take the changing room talks, the training days etc etc.
Having pros to offer information in training, to put there arm around people, get the team together and simply help the manager enforce standards is a huge part of the game (look at Faz at Blackburn coaching the defence from the subs bench).
You’re right in the sense you want these players on the pitch ideally but having them at the club can also pay dividends.
True but would rather have the impact at the club than not at allI agree to a point. However if they can’t do it on the pitch then their impact is diluted.
Hopefully Binks and Austin as well.Hearing Stoke are set to make a move for Collins, Kitching and BTA this week…
Saddle lost ITK status 10 hours into the year. Pathetic.10 hours in now and nothing. Sort it out Doug ffs.
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