New Signings? (1 Viewer)

As far as I am aware Jordan Spence is still without a club 6'2'' can play RB or CB

Adam Armstrong.

We know what will happen we wait watching Sky transfer show, nothing happens then with about all night then with 5 minutes to go we get a freebie on loan until Christmas, why wait until the eleventh hour ? We need three players or I think we fight relegation right back, midfielder and a centre forward.

Nothing to see here, move along!

Surely he'll be looking to bringing in another CB. We can't be playing Ricketts or Harries every single game. It's counter-productive for both the players and the team. Both have assured themselves well so far but they were never meant to be regular first team players. Ricketts is too old for a 46 game season and Harries in contrast is too young.

RWB position should be covered as well as injuries to Rose and Stokes just leaves young DKE as our only option. It's crucial to integrate him into the first team slowly however throwing him into the deep end will only disturb his progress as he'll just burn out just as our young players did last season.

Not sure we need another midfielder. Gadzhev, McCann, Bigi, Stevenson is who we have currently along with graduates, Lawton and Finch. Think this is more than enough, the budget would be far better spent elsewhere.

Another winger is needed IMO. We need to take the pressure off Jones. Although it is clear he has unquestionable talent we can't expect an 18 yo to be our saviour this season. Seems to change games when he comes on in the final 20 mins or so. Not saying that this is where he should be predominantly utilised however if another winger comes in, potentially could be useful to swap and change the pair when Mowbray sees fit. Think it would only benefit the team.

It's safe to say we need another CF. Agyei is a talented young player that probably could notch a fair few goals for us this season however we need a plan B and Tudgay isn't the answer. Although I have no doubt he could score some goals for the team he's just not suited to our system. He's too slow and drops back too deep, halting the run of play. Along with Ricketts, TM renewed his contract on the basis that he would be act as an old head in the dressing room with his main position being on the bench to come on in the remaining minutes when needed in order to slow the game down. A James Hanson type target man would be too slow for our formation. However a Leon Best type striker would be perfect. (No I'm not saying re-sign him) A tall striker with good feet who can flick the ball onto our wingers when the time is right could pose serious problems for opposition teams. In retrospect I'm talking about a striker that basically fits the mould Tugday just with better physical attributes.

It's clear that the majority of incoming signings are going to be loans. Premier League sides will notice we have a knack of developing raw young talent therefore I see no reason why they wouldn't offer us some of their brightest young stars. In one season we managed to accelerate the careers of Murphy, Maddison, Kent and Armstrong. All now playing at a higher level. Now it maybe slightly self-centred to put this down to the glorious work of CCFC and CCFC alone however we made sure they got games and they all did well. Whilst its a sad day that where all we have is to get excited about loans I'm a glass half full type.

Despite obviously pointing out what we need I couldn't even begin to dictate who we need as theres no way of knowing which players Premier League sides are willing to let out on loan. Many will want them in their U21 sides as some will look to develop them through their own teams rather than ship them out. It's a big decision for clubs to send their players out on a 6 month/season long loan hence why these are some of the last deals to be done as they'll need a number of assurances to be in place first. Enough cover in that position, needs a step up from U21 football to further their progress, whether their personally willing to go out on loan, if our club is right for them, guaranteed game time etc.

think biggest improvement will be seen when we have a break from tuesday games and TM has time to coach the squad a little more.

as for new signings we only need 2 or 3 now. wether they will be permanenet or loans i do not know

Would be surprised and worried if we didn’t bring in a right-sided defender (to cover either RWB or play CB and allow Willis to fill in at RWB), at least on loan till Jan to cover both the current and potential injuries. Back line looks very thin on the ground unless all are fit.

Another striker and winger (preferably with speed) would be optimal as well. Would be disappointed if we only got 1 of the 2, and majorly fucked off if we got neither.

Two freebees (with probably ridiculous wages) just became available.

Macheda & Dikgacoi let go by Cardiff both would improve our squad

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37220914

Alkhen said:

Two freebees (with probably ridiculous wages) just became available.

Macheda & Dikgacoi let go by Cardiff both would improve our squad

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37220914

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Kagisho Dikgacoi Would be an awesome signing. Macheda i would not want any where near our bunch of kids with his attitude, would be poison!

There will be a few players contracts paid up in the next 24 hours to get them off a clubs books. This is where I expect us to be looking at players with loans also

It concerns me somewhat that there haven't even been any viable or non-viable rumuors flying around - I hope I'm wrong but it doesn't even sound like we're close to adding anyone!

Not sure how reliable this list of freebies is but ive highlighted my top picks...

Goalkeepers
Damien Rascle
Mark Schwarzer
Peter Brezovan
Rubinho
Scott Christie
Sead Ramovic
Steven Harper
Yves Makabu-Makalambay

Defenders
Abdoulaye Meite
Adrian Mariappa
Albin Ebondo
Alvaro Arbeloa
Anthony Gardner
Anthony Reveillere
Badr El Kaddouri
Dan Smith
Danny Collins
David Proctor
Digao
Emmanuel Eboue
Fabiano Santacroce
Frankie Simek
Gary Borrowdale
George John
George McCartney
Gokhan Zan
Habib Beye
Ibrahima Sonko
James Cullingworth
Jlloyd Samuel
Joey OBrien
John Mensah
Jose Enrique
Jose Manuel Casado Bizcocho
Joseph Yobo
Kenny Strickland
Kerrea Gilbert
Khalid Boulahrouz
Lee Naylor
Lloyd Doyley
Marco Zoro
Marek Cech
Mariusz Lewandowski
Matteo Ferrari
Milan Stepanov
Nikolce Noveski
Oguchi Onyewu
Paddy McCarthy
Pascal Chimbonda
Philippe Senderos
Richard Dunne
Richie Byrne
Ryan Taylor
Sammy Traore
Stephen Kelly
Steven Mouyokolo
Sylvain Distin
Takura Mtandari
Tamas Kadar
Timothee Atouba
Titus Bramble
Tony Lochhead
Valentin Iliev
Wes Brown
Yassin Moutaouakil

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Midfielders
Aaron Mokoena
Abdul Razak
Adam Johnson
Alieu Darbo
Amine Linganzi
Andy Dorman
Andy Reid
Carl Hoefkens
Charlie Barnett
Conor Hunte
Daniel de Ridder
David Prutton
Dean Hammond
Dean Sinclair
Dimitris Salpigidis
Eric Mouloungui
Ferne Snoyl
Fode Mansare
Francis Duran
Gaby Mudingayi
Gary Teale
Georgios Fotakis
Guy Moussi
Hal-Robson Kanu
Jason Lampkin
Jimmy Kebe
Jiri Jarosik
John Eustace
Jonathan Greening
Julian Gray
Julien Faubert
Kamel Ghilas
Khalifa Cisse
Leon Osman
Luke Chadwick
Mahamadou Diarra
Mark Fotheringham
Mark Gower
Mathieu Flamini
Miguel Perez Cuesta
Mikele Leigertwood
Nery Alberto Castillo
Nick Carle
Nigel Reo-Coker
Otman Bakkal
Pascal Feindouno
Peter Leven
Quinton Fortune
Rachid Bouaouzan
Ravel Morrison
Reise Allassani
Robbie Foy
Rohan Ricketts
Ronaldinho
Rudi Skacel
Ryan Smith
Sammy Clingan
Seyi Olofinjana
Stephane Sessegnon
Stephen Hughes
Tiago Filipe Gomes
Tommy Miller
Xabier Castillo
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Strikers
Aaron Spear
Amauri
Andre Martins
Andy Gray
Artem Milevskiy
Aruna Dindane
Ben Hutchinson
Calvin Zola
Carel Tiofack
Chinedu Ogbuke
Collins John
Craig Fagan
Daniel Aquino Pintos
Dean Morgan
Emmanuel Adebayor
Federico Macheda
Freddy Eastwood
Georgios Samaras
Goran Slavkovski
Hogan Ephraim
Jennison Myrie-Williams
Jo Kuffour
John Utaka
Lenny Fernandes Coelho
Liam Dickinson
Luke Rodgers
Luton Shelton
Mamadou Niang
Marc-Antoine Fortune
Marouane Chamakh
Matt Lecointe
Mohammed Tchite
Nathan Eccleston
Nicklas Bendtner
Nicolas Mazzola
Nikola Zigic
Patrick Agyemang
Patrick Ogunsoto
Paul Taylor
Peter Odemwingie
Quincy Owusu-Abeyie
Robert Flik
Robert Mirosavic
Rowan Vine
Samed Yesil
Stefan Maierhofer
Stephen Elliott
Valmir Berisha
Victor Anichebe

Should not have offloaded Aaron Martin but hey ho. Need a Central Defender and a Striker. After that we can make do.

Right back, another midfielder, another attacker.

Adrian Mariappa could fill in at CB and RB

ccfcway said:

Adrian Mariappa could fill in at CB and RB

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He would be a fantastic signing - whether he'd be willing to drop to League 1 on League 1 wages is another matter

cant believe Mariappa is still available on a free. Would love him here but think thats only a pipe dream... Gary borrowdale is more likely...god save us.

I thought fortune went to China or somewhere? He was let go early if I remember?

yep, its not quite accurate. Sammy Clingan plays for a club in NI

I swear half of these have already found clubs, are retired or in prison (Adam Johnson)

Matteo Ferrari's still playing?

Thierry ambrose and Tom Anderson

Woodster said:

It concerns me somewhat that there haven't even been any viable or non-viable rumuors flying around - I hope I'm wrong but it doesn't even sound like we're close to adding anyone!

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The CET have been told to keep quiet, otherwise Rotherham will pounce

hamil99 said:

cant believe Mariappa is still available on a free. Would love him here but think thats only a pipe dream... Gary borrowdale is more likely...god save us.

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well done cat out of bag!!!
Watford just came and whisked him away from Combe abbey!!!!

Macheda's stats are very impressive....

Definitely not premier league or championship standard

Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2014 Manchester United 19 (4)
2011 → Sampdoria (loan) 14 (0)
2012 → Queens Park Rangers (loan) 3 (0)
2013 → VfB Stuttgart (loan) 14 (0)
2013 → Doncaster Rovers (loan) 5 (3)
2013–2014 → Doncaster Rovers (loan) 10 (0)
2014 → Birmingham City (loan) 18 (10)
2014–2016 Cardiff City 27 (6)
2016 → Nottingham Forest (loan) 3 (0)

Can't believe Macheda's been around that long - makes me feel old (I am BTW !)

Andrews96 said:

If Thierry Ambrose is anyhting like he was on my Coventry Football Manager save he would be a fantastic addition hahaha. As for free transfers, I think Robson-Kanu and Mariappa would be unbelievable signings, though on the budget we have I cant see us persuading them to join.

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Mariano's has signed for Watford buddy

If you think Coventry are going to sign Robson Kanu you are a moron

Is that list for an over 35s league?

It really wouldn't surprise me if we ended up signing nobody

With our budget wede be lucky to sign the tele tubbies let alone a proven goal scorer. The club is in the shit and im afraid this season will be a huge disapointment. By the time it ends we will be looking for another manager whos a mug to work with our owners