SlowerThanPlatt
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Glenn Murray - Austin went to QPR
Glenn Murray - Austin went to QPRForest signed Charlie Austin - Derby would be big spenders next season
Glenn Murray - Austin went to QPR
Sadly, i think that is probably the most likely thing that will happen.I would not be surprised to see him turn up at Forest or Derby (providing they stay up). They can pay or get closer to his wages. Fits the type of player they usually go for
Doubt they'd be interested considering hes flattered to deceive for usI would not be surprised to see him turn up at Forest or Derby (providing they stay up). They can pay or get closer to his wages. Fits the type of player they usually go for
Doubt they'd be interested considering hes flattered to deceive for us
I am for last season but I think next season could be a whole different ball game I’m certain there will be change, possible wage capping despite what the PFA say. there’s a number of championship clubs been paying over a 100% or very near of what their income is on wages alone and then bleated about their finances due to lock down.You’re aware they have wage bills 4 or 5 times ours? Plus Derby and Forest have sold plenty of players over the last couple of seasons...
You said Maddison wouldn’t make it so I take your opinion on good footballers with a large grain of saltWhy not? Given they’ve a history of splashing high wages on big name mediocre performers
You said Maddison wouldn’t make it so I take your opinion on good footballers with a large grain of salt
He said Maddison wasn't worth much.
What would he go for now, £50m? £60m? More?
Probably thinks he flatters to deceive.
Last season we blew a lot on O'Hare's wages; this is a comparable scenario.
But does a central midfield duo of two from Kelly, James & Hamer cut the mustard? In a 3-4-1-2 formation, I'm not sure it does. One of the central pillars of 2019-2020 was Kelly in a defensive mode with Walsh injecting pace - the most extreme example being the winner against Rochdale, but the winner against Bristol Rovers away was another.
So if not Walsh (expense, availability, fitness are all against it) then somebody of his ilk would be my preference for midfield.
He injected pace, it's notb quite the same thingIs Walsh fast? I remember him having good ball control but not particularly fast
Is Walsh fast? I remember him having good ball control but not particularly fast
He injected pace, it's notb quite the same thing
He's certainly had a couple of decent gamesMatty James should be the first player we sign. He is class
Kelly, James & Hamer & Sheaf wouldn’t be bad. We have to accept that getting only half of a seasons games out of Kelly is a likely scenario and an alternative leader with composure (James) is vital.Last season we blew a lot on O'Hare's wages; this is a comparable scenario.
But does a central midfield duo of two from Kelly, James & Hamer cut the mustard? In a 3-4-1-2 formation, I'm not sure it does. One of the central pillars of 2019-2020 was Kelly in a defensive mode with Walsh injecting pace - the most extreme example being the winner against Rochdale, but the winner against Bristol Rovers away was another.
So if not Walsh (expense, availability, fitness are all against it) then somebody of his ilk would be my preference for midfield.
If we can save 750k on sheaf and push Eccles on it makes sense their very similarKelly, James & Hamer & Sheaf wouldn’t be bad. We have to accept that getting only half of a seasons games out of Kelly is a likely scenario and an alternative leader with composure (James) is vital.
We all know that the transfer and wage budget will still be one of the lowest in the Championship and to push on I would say that strengthening the CBs is the priority (over a Walsh type). Ideally Osti plus another is needed which will cost in terms of wages at the least. For stability and a platform to move forward we will need at least one of those to be a perm, especially with the Fadz contract position.
Alfie moon.I think Jasper Moon is more our level. Born in Coventry as well.
His contract at Leicester was about £34k a week I suppose Barnsley paid part of that I’ve read on here £10k but don’t know if that is accurate.According to Salary Sport, Matty James was on £34k a week when at Barnsley
Barnsley 2025 Wages | Player & Team totals
Barnsley's total wage bill per year is £7,137,572 and £137,261 per week | Search the most comprehensive salary and contract database.salarysport.com
If that is what he is demanding to sign for us you can fuck off
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Given the failure of the recent takeover and the loss of the Keogh compensation case, which cost £2.6m And Derby being more closely scrutinised for FFP. Added to which, if they are hit with a 10 point deduction for next season, then any player moving there know they are in a relegation battle before a ball is kicked.You’re aware they have wage bills 4 or 5 times ours? Plus Derby and Forest have sold plenty of players over the last couple of seasons...
If it’s still seven subs I would think there would be three midfield one thing I thought we struggled with this season is a lack of quality on the benchHoping he stays, grew into the team and can see him being crucial to our progression to a secure Championship team.
Like others have said I'd not break the bank, we just have to look at the likes of Derby to see where that gets you. I do have a good feeling we stand a chance due to us being close to home for him.
Would be a dream scenario If we can start next season with a rotatable midfield 4/5 of:
Kelly
Eccles
Sheaf
Hamer
James
O'hare
Walsh
People stress that is too many but we struggled with injuries all this season with not much chance to rest players
They're all good players but that's six players for the defensive midfield positions and one in the more forward position. The lack of a second effective forward midfielder this season was our biggest weakness and we were so lucky that O'Hare did so well.Hoping he stays, grew into the team and can see him being crucial to our progression to a secure Championship team.
Like others have said I'd not break the bank, we just have to look at the likes of Derby to see where that gets you. I do have a good feeling we stand a chance due to us being close to home for him.
Would be a dream scenario If we can start next season with a rotatable midfield 4/5 of:
Kelly
Eccles
Sheaf
Hamer
James
O'hare
Walsh
People stress that is too many but we struggled with injuries all this season with not much chance to rest players
They're all good players but that's six players for the defensive midfield positions and one in the more forward position. The lack of a second effective forward midfielder this season was our biggest weakness and we were so lucky that O'Hare did so well.
Not sure we could keep all of the six happy. Next year fixtures won't be so compressed so depth of squad may not be so necessary.
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