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What needs to happen in Jan window (2 Viewers)

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  • Start date Nov 5, 2023
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Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #71
skyblue_55 said:
What was the point of keeping Moore , after Collins came in ?
Just another wasted wage .
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I don't think we chose to keep him...
 
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JimmyHillsbeard

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  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #72
 
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wingy

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  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #73
Deleted member 9744 said:
Is he better than what we have? I am far from convinced.
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How about looking ahead, Bobby Thomas could end free.
 

SlowerThanPlatt

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #74
Deleted member 9744 said:
Is he better than what we have? I am far from convinced.
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This is what I was saying at the time people were calling it a bargain, £2m release clause all window and he’s still at Barnsley.
 
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wingy

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  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #75
SlowerThanPlatt said:
This is what I was saying at the time people were calling it a bargain, £2m release clause all window and he’s still at Barnsley.
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It's a way getting around the clause to pay so high for Kichting?
 

Otis

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  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #76
SlowerThanPlatt said:
It’s a real person, she posts the same things on Facebook under ‘Geoffrey Proctor-Brown’ which I assume is her husband
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She could well be both Geoffrey Proctor-Brown AND Ann Proctor-Brown, depending on which days she has been taking the potion.

 
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wingy

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #77
Otis said:
She could well be both Geoffrey Proctor-Brown AND Ann Proctor-Brown, depending on which days she has been taking the potion.

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Did you say portion, that's what I read.
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #78
wingy said:
Did you say portion, that's what I read.
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I think you just must be hungry, wingy.
 
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wingy

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  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #79
Otis said:
I think you just must be hungry, wingy.
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TBF I could murder a burger.
 
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Great_Expectations

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #80
It’s obvious to all we need a Hamer replacement. Far easier said than done, and we have to be realistic we aren’t getting a like for like, but some creativity and drive from midfield is sorely lacking.

Not sure how you buy this, as the position has to come first, but we absolutely need a leader.

However key to all of it is MR; he’s needs to decide our formation, tactics and style of play before spending any more cash.
 

SlowerThanPlatt

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  • Nov 5, 2023
  • #81
skyblue_55 said:
How many of us , would actually trust Robins & our new ‘ elite ‘ recruitment team , with any more funds ?
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When was ‘elite’ used?
 
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calibrase6

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #82
SBbucks said:
Fadz in a back four



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Ina back four the full backs wont push as far forward so actually he would be less exposed if those full backs are Bidwell and Lats. we are currently playing a 3-4-1-2 formation. When we lose the ball the wing backs are caught up field which means the two wide centre backs are being pulled out wider leaving Fadz more exposed. we could go to a proper 5-3-2 with Bidwell and Latz as the defensive wing backs but if we play Sheaf and Eccles that means only 3 attacking players and i dont think we would be potent enough. Our principle issues are out wide where way too many crosses are coming in.
 
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calibrase6

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #83
Sky Blue Harry H said:
Agree - can't happen. Already worried if he starts against a couple of the nippy Stoke forwards.
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Loyalty is why i suggested it. Give him at least 3 games to see if he can deal with it, its not like the other CBs are first names on the team sheet.
 
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SBbucks

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #84
AFCCOVENTRY said:
Out:

3 senior keepers - Collins is new, Wilson is not Champ standard and Moore has an easy life. Moore needs to be sent out on loan at least if not a free. Sign a quality keeper if Collins isn’t given a chance and proves his worth.

Fadz - not quite out of the door but he moves to the bench as a back up player. He’s out the door in summer for sure.

Ayari - back to Brighton. Waste of space and money. Doesn’t have the balls for Championship football.

CoH - if he hasn’t signed a contract by Xmas move him out if someone offers a big transfer fee for him, an even a few million? He can of course talk to any clubs from Jan. However, is it worth just keeping him till the end of the season and say farewell? Quite possibly as we won’t be able to replace him quality wise. Depends on his fitness as well.

Tavares - he’s never a Championship footballer and he needs to be sent out on loan to regain fitness and game time.

In:

GK - top quality keeper needed. I like Johansson of Rotherham.

CB - we need a quality CB who knows this division. Just get whoever that is to replace Fadz. It’s a priority.

CM - we need a dynamic midfield player who can hit the ground running. Box to box action player. Will cost a decent sum no doubt.

CM - need another experienced CM player who knows this division and can be relied upon. Could be a loan.

ST - potentially if Tavares sent out.
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And now back on planet earth - possibly one CM in and Moore out on loan/free.


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Macca1987

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #85
calibrase6 said:
Ina back four the full backs wont push as far forward so actually he would be less exposed if those full backs are Bidwell and Lats. we are currently playing a 3-4-1-2 formation. When we lose the ball the wing backs are caught up field which means the two wide centre backs are being pulled out wider leaving Fadz more exposed. we could go to a proper 5-3-2 with Bidwell and Latz as the defensive wing backs but if we play Sheaf and Eccles that means only 3 attacking players and i dont think we would be potent enough. Our principle issues are out wide where way too many crosses are coming in.
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You cannot play Lats at RB/RWB it showed how out of position and not knowing the role on Saturday at Preston, it needs to be MVE or Tats, plus please, please, please MR let's try and get to a settled side and stick with it for three or more games
 
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Cally Fedora

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #86
I’d prioritise two. We look really exposed without Sheaf so we need a nuts and bolts midfielder. Then a creative midfielder in the Hamer mould. Be happy to return Ayari to free up some wages
 

Nuskyblue

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #87
Skybluedownunder said:

I'm the 6ft 5ins teenage son of a Charlton legend who left Chelsea and could now return

One of Charlton’s young talents is on the radars of Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window. The Addicks have a history of developing some of the country’s best talent…
talksport.com

Been saying for ages we shoulda got this bloke in the summer


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Apparently they knocked back a £3mil bid for him in the summer
 
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Deity

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #88
skyblue_55 said:
How many of us , would actually trust Robins & our new ‘ elite ‘ recruitment team , with any more funds ?
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“You worry Rob, but don’t make the rest of us worry “
 
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chinamans view

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #89
We need a new forward to play until the rest get up to speed (suggest Armstrong QPR) would be my choice and a midfield player
 
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fernandopartridge

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #90
No more than one or two signings. God help anybody coming in in January given that all the summer signings have been written off after 15 games or less in most cases.

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calibrase6

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #91
Macca1987 said:
You cannot play Lats at RB/RWB it showed how out of position and not knowing the role on Saturday at Preston, it needs to be MVE or Tats, plus please, please, please MR let's try and get to a settled side and stick with it for three or more games
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MVE has been disappointing and needs a kick up the rear end and sitting on the bench may bruise his ego and get him to up his game as he has the attributes to be an outstanding player
 

ccfc1234

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #92
We need to sell Moore or let him move on for free. We need to get some loans sorted for the fringe players like JO up front who looks like a prospect who needs exposure.

Be nice to do 2 bits of loan business at ACM, ST.
 
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Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #93
ccfc1234 said:
We need to sell Moore or let him move on for free. We need to get some loans sorted for the fringe players like JO up front who looks like a prospect who needs exposure.

Be nice to do 2 bits of loan business at ACM, ST.
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No one would pay any money for Moore and there’s zero incentive for him to move until his contracts up, especially as he’d be dropping down a division or two.

We’ve spent closer to 10m on strikers, we’re not going to be looking to bring in more on loan.
 

shmmeee

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #94
Still a striker down. Unless you seriously think Tavares is an option
 
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Hincha

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  • Nov 6, 2023
  • #95
shmmeee said:
Still a striker down. Unless you seriously think Tavares is an option
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Can’t complain that Wright isn’t getting enough minutes and want another new striker in the same breath.

4th choice will get next to no minutes. Taveres is perfect.
 

shmmeee

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  • Nov 7, 2023
  • #96
Hincha said:
Can’t complain that Wright isn’t getting enough minutes and want another new striker in the same breath.

4th choice will get next to no minutes. Taveres is perfect.
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I want a third choice striker who can play central in a three. Maybe Simms, but Simms seemed really good in that wider role.
 

ccfc1234

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  • Nov 7, 2023
  • #97
Sick Boy said:
No one would pay any money for Moore and there’s zero incentive for him to move until his contracts up, especially as he’d be dropping down a division or two.

We’ve spent closer to 10m on strikers, we’re not going to be looking to bring in more on loan.
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We may as well pay Moore up to go. Still think we are a forward light and an injury would leave us exposed.
 

slowpoke

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 7, 2023
  • #98
We are a striker light and the main three whoever the pairing are are not good enough by a long chalk don’t care if we loan or buy and If Taveres comes back successful great but I won’t be holding my breath and yes we also need a midfielder maybe even two but we need him or them early January & not 22.59 on the 31st.
 
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MalcSB

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  • Nov 7, 2023
  • #99
Deleted member 9744 said:
Is he better than what we have? I am far from convinced.
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Better than Ayari, surely.
 

ProfessorbyGrace

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 7, 2023
  • #100
SlowerThanPlatt said:
It’s a real person, she posts the same things on Facebook under ‘Geoffrey Proctor-Brown’ which I assume is her husband
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Proctor-Brown…procdoc…doctor poolittle…

Seems to be an awful lot of proctorial/cack related names floating around. (Pun intended).

January transfer window: DMF (ball playing, box to box), back up RB/RWB and I’d honestly like another option up front. Utilise that loan market, and not only add numbers and depth, but ship out the likes of Moore and some of the fringe youngsters to get their game time up.

No idea who we could actually get in the Hamer mold.
 

Skybluedownunder

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  • Nov 7, 2023
  • #101
Nuskyblue said:
Apparently they knocked back a £3mil bid for him in the summer
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If we coulda picked him up somewhere close to that price, at his age being 19 there would have been huge chance to develop into a bigger fee but it’s a hell of a lot for a 19 year old so I get it.

Scoring as many as he did last season in League One is impressive though


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SBAndy

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  • Nov 7, 2023
  • #102
chinamans view said:
We need a new forward to play until the rest get up to speed (suggest Armstrong QPR) would be my choice and a midfield player
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Sinclair Armstrong would have been a great addition in the summer. Young enough to develop considerably, a lot of similarities to Vik in terms of playing style, quick AND strong. Goal return not the best at present but I think he could get there.
 

Nuskyblue

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  • Nov 8, 2023
  • #103
Skybluedownunder said:
If we coulda picked him up somewhere close to that price, at his age being 19 there would have been huge chance to develop into a bigger fee but it’s a hell of a lot for a 19 year old so I get it.

Scoring as many as he did last season in League One is impressive though


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True, I think he is being looked at by some German teams as well which might be priced into his thinking.
 

chinamans view

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  • Nov 8, 2023
  • #104
This is what Hamer said 2 days after Sheff Utd move, to my daughter directly (quote) I was waiting to sign contract Doug said had been arranged, then he rang me to say they had agreed a fee with Sheff Utd, and i was to travel to see them, so it was Doug that decided . that was the quote from his mouth.
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Nov 8, 2023
  • #105
We need a double hard central midfielder who can pass a ball and take a set piece.
 
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