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Mowbray closing on Championship Defender (4 Viewers)

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  • Start date Jul 20, 2016
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Terry Gibson's perm

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  • Jul 20, 2016
  • #36
Wilson Woodgate and Johnson together should play about 12 games between them so could we add a few more names please.
 
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Chipfat

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  • Jul 20, 2016
  • #37
Keith O'Neil, anyone!!!
 
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Wiseoldfool

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  • Jul 20, 2016
  • #38
Mark Hudson or Jordan Spence don't think anyones sighned them yet.
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jul 20, 2016
  • #39
sylus said:
Mowbray closing on Championship Defender..

Mowbray isn't closing in on anybody,in fact the only players that we will attract are the one's that no else wants,and then they would rather be else where..expect the new season to be even shittier than it normally is
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Zzzz
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Jul 20, 2016
  • #40
Terry Gibson's perm said:
Wilson Woodgate and Johnson together should play about 12 games between them so could we add a few more names please.
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Zero hours contracts.
 
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vow

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  • Jul 20, 2016
  • #41
sylus said:
Mowbray closing on Championship Defender..

Mowbray isn't closing in on anybody,in fact the only players that we will attract are the one's that no else wants,and then they would rather be else where..expect the new season to be even shittier than it normally is
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Go forth and multiply, thank you.
 
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Chipfat

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #42
Kevin Long!!
 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #43
Chipfat said:
Kevin Long!!
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Don't know a lot about him but big unit, was on loan at Barnsley during their upturn & MK for 2 games at the end of the season, would have him in for sure!
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #44
I guess it would be season long or half season, can't see why not if he is a big unit who will stay fit!
 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #45
He even facially looks like a cross between Ryan Shawcross & Ben Turner!
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #46
Not trying to be over negative, but I have to say I am now getting a little alarmed at the signing situation.

Most people agreed we needed at least 5 permanent signings, plus a good few loans. Two weeks until the season starts and we aren't really any closer to getting those.

I know last season we were last minute, but this year does feel a little worse. Again, don't want to be a panicker, but is anyone else just a little bit concerned?
 
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Nick

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #47
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Not trying to be over negative, but I have to say I am now getting a little alarmed at the signing situation.

Most people agreed we needed at least 5 permanent signings, plus a good few loans. Two weeks until the season starts and we aren't really any closer to getting those.

I know last season we were last minute, but this year does feel a little worse. Again, don't want to be a panicker, but is anyone else just a little bit concerned?
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Not just yet, I probably will be around the start of August if there isn't anything.

I think with the loans, the other teams want to go their business before letting people go.
 
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #48
Nick said:
Not just yet, I probably will be around the start of August if there isn't anything.

I think with the loans, the other teams want to go their business before letting people go.
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Valid point.

I think for me though, I'm more concerned about permanent signings. They're the ones that should be coming in first really.

Head says it'll be ok, just can't help being a little twitchy.
 
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tom88

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #49
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Not trying to be over negative, but I have to say I am now getting a little alarmed at the signing situation.

Most people agreed we needed at least 5 permanent signings, plus a good few loans. Two weeks until the season starts and we aren't really any closer to getting those.

I know last season we were last minute, but this year does feel a little worse. Again, don't want to be a panicker, but is anyone else just a little bit concerned?
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I have always been quite calm about the transfer situation until this week. I am getting slightly concerned now. We were told 3 signings were close to signing with McCann and one other this week...

I know the market does not close until the end of August but I feel that the squad we have at the minute is to young to compete in this league.

I strongly believe we need 5 permanent signings and another 3-4 loans. The depth in the squad is very poor.
 
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I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #50
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Not trying to be over negative, but I have to say I am now getting a little alarmed at the signing situation.

Most people agreed we needed at least 5 permanent signings, plus a good few loans. Two weeks until the season starts and we aren't really any closer to getting those.

I know last season we were last minute, but this year does feel a little worse. Again, don't want to be a panicker, but is anyone else just a little bit concerned?
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Can't argue with that TM I'm sure wanted permanent signings at the end of last season etc but I'm sure most of if not all of his main targets have gone elsewhere & whilst focussing on them others have gone elsewhere.

I get the feeling there will be 3/4 loans coming in to bulk up the squad (numbers & probably physicality wise) whilst still in hope that as the season starts a few players that would be quality additions that are probably still without a club but have higher wage demands then have to cut those demands and maybe potentially fall into our budget.

I do hope it's the latter but then the concern is why haven't those players been snapped up & how long will it take for their fitness to get up to scratch?
 

ajsccfc

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #51
sylus said:
Mowbray closing on Championship Defender..

Mowbray isn't closing in on anybody,in fact the only players that we will attract are the one's that no else wants,and then they would rather be else where..expect the new season to be even shittier than it normally is
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Correct. All free transfer signings are players nobody else wanted and who don't want to be there and never succeed. You name one player in the history of football who signed on a free and was a success, not a single one exists. You just try.
 
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Seamus1

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #52
ajsccfc said:
Correct. All free transfer signings are players nobody else wanted and who don't want to be there and never succeed. You name one player in the history of football who signed on a free and was a success, not a single one exists. You just try.
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Gary McAllister joined Liverpool on a free transfer and was a success and highly regarded

Esteban Cambiasso was also instrumental in helping Leicester City retain top flight status in their first season back in the Premier League

Oh, and a striker by the name of Robert Lewandowski
 
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Captain Dart

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #53
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Not trying to be over negative, but I have to say I am now getting a little alarmed at the signing situation.

Most people agreed we needed at least 5 permanent signings, plus a good few loans. Two weeks until the season starts and we aren't really any closer to getting those.

I know last season we were last minute, but this year does feel a little worse. Again, don't want to be a panicker, but is anyone else just a little bit concerned?
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Not really, just need another 2 defenders, I think a young striker will come from a Premiership club, but the deal won't be done till late in the day.

17 days till the season starts, then 5 games in first 2 weeks.
 

ajsccfc

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #54
Come on, Seamus.
 
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Seamus1

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #55
ajsccfc said:
Come on, Seamus.
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Paul Pogba? Sol Campbell?
 

covcity4life

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #56
lol oh seamus

kevin long fits the main mountain mould. nice. losing reda and then turner cost us dearly last year. still need another cb on top of this one if it happens
 

junglej13

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #57
The fact Mowbray has struggled to find a centre half for so long makes me think they should offer Reda something. Even just a short term deal.
 
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AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #58
I can see Sheffield United or Charlton signing him.

It's bit of hyped up story based on someone we are interested in but no where near to signing.

I have heard that Mogga has missed out on some of his initial targets. Then again not many managers always do get who they want.
 
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Skyblueweeman

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #59
junglej13 said:
The fact Mowbray has struggled to find a centre half for so long makes me think they should offer Reda something. Even just a short term deal.
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Pay as you play would be ideal. That way, we don't pay him for the 95% of games he'll miss.

He'll be immense in the other 5% though so happy to pay him for those.
 
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I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #60
junglej13 said:
The fact Mowbray has struggled to find a centre half for so long makes me think they should offer Reda something. Even just a short term deal.
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If he doesn't find a club or we get adequate Cb's in I'm sure he will be offered something, I can't help but think TM's comments the other week about it being a no goer were probably just to keep any hype down as the fans will get all over the top about signing him like the Baker saga.
 
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Hobo

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #61
He seems to fit the profile we want.....But too many if buts and may he's in the equation.

We need two CB's anyway. We seem as far away as ever from signing them.
 

covcity4life

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #62
things can change in a moment.

right now we have zero new cbs

by tommrow we could have 2 signe dup. we dont know whats going on with transfers. venus could be concluding a few as we speak

get this guy in and yeah i agree reda on a appearence based bonus wage would be sweet.
 

I_Saw_Shaw_Score

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #63
Jack Stephens gone anywhere? Thought he was very useful last season and alongside Mowbrays commanding no nonsense defender he wants would fit in well.
 
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Hobo

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #64
ajsccfc said:
Correct. All free transfer signings are players nobody else wanted and who don't want to be there and never succeed. You name one player in the history of football who signed on a free and was a success, not a single one exists. You just try.
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Sol Campbell Tottenham to Arsenal. Ruud Gullitt AC Millan to Chelsea. Dennis Law Manchester United to Manchester City.
 

Hobo

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #65
ajsccfc said:
Correct. All free transfer signings are players nobody else wanted and who don't want to be there and never succeed. You name one player in the history of football who signed on a free and was a success, not a single one exists. You just try.
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Sol Campbell Tottenham to Arsenal, Dennis Law Manchester United to Manchester City, Ruud Gullit ACMilan to Chelsea.

Peter Beardsley released by Newcastle United and went to Carlisle...later had a lot of success at Liverpool and Newcastle United I believe.
 
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Yorkshire SB

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #66
Need to stop saying we should sign Reda on a pay as you play basis, why would an injury prone player ever agree to that deal


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ajsccfc

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #67
I'd hoped that I'd made that post so ridiculously wrong the sarcasm didn't need to pointed out, come on gang.
 
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I was eleven in 87

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #68
I would love to have Bailly Cargill back, is he fit yet?
He left us due to a nasty injury.
 

covcity4life

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #69
ajsccfc said:
I'd hoped that I'd made that post so ridiculously wrong the sarcasm didn't need to pointed out, come on gang.
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mate pogba left on a free and has been immense for juve and now might net them over 100m in transfer money when they sell him

you messed up with ya comment dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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shy_tall_knight

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  • Jul 21, 2016
  • #70
Kevin Long's career is somewhat strange, he will be 26 in August, has played 48 games in the last 4 seasons - never held down a regular place at his host club, loaned out regularly and they want to loan him out again, clealrly don't rate him good enough for the PL or the championship, not sure why Burnley are holding on to him.
 
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