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Who makes it in the Prem? (1 Viewer)

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  • Start date Dec 14, 2025
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Deleted member 7943

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #176
I think EMC will step up .. time will tell
 
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TomRad85

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #177
Evo1883 said:
I think EMC will step up .. time will tell
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Has something about him doesn't he.
 
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Deleted member 7943

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #178
Rudoni will also get his chance in the prenier league
 
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Trueskyblue20

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #179
shmmeee said:
For me it’s about getting the spine right. I’m not sure Rudi makes the cut on recent form but maybe if he gets back to last seasons form. Wright I think is more likely but feel we need a proper spine of quality at DM CB GK and ST that we’re lacking. Rushworth maybe bar his distribution, if Brighton let him go.

It’s going to be really hard to tell until we see. There’s arguments against all those mentioned and ultimately why they’re with us and not a PL team offering triple the wages.
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Yeah absolutely. I think it’s really hard to tell because the games will be so different so we don’t quite know who will make the step up.

Currently we get so much time on the ball which won’t be afforded. We would probably have to become a low block counter attacking team focusing on real pace on the wings and size and physicality at the back.
 
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Deleted member 7943

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #180
TomRad85 said:
Has something about him doesn't he.
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His physical presence alone , always think back to kieran mckenna saying the main reason they weny down so easily was because they had no physicality

Thomas , EMC , Rudi , Mve amd wright will all get a chance im sure


We have to be realistic we wont be able to buy a whole new squad
 
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TomRad85

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #181
Evo1883 said:
His physical presence alone , always think back to kieran mckenna saying the main reason they weny down so easily was because they had no physicality

Thomas , EMC , Rudi , Mve amd wright will all get a chnace im sure
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I'd agree with that.
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #182
TomRad85 said:
I'd agree with that.
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I think anyone with significant value wrapped up in them will play a part.

Thats EMC, Thomas, Rudi, MVE, Wright
 
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Trueskyblue20

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #183
Evo1883 said:
His physical presence alone , always think back to kieran mckenna saying the main reason they weny down so easily was because they had no physicality

Thomas , EMC , Rudi , Mve amd wright will all get a chance im sure


We have to be realistic we wont be able to buy a whole new squad
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Which is another reason I think Thomas will be starting. 6ft4, got some pace and had the physicality for it. I just think it will suit his game
 
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Otis

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #184
TomRad85 said:
Has something about him doesn't he.
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Yeah. I think he could be the next James Bond.
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #185
I also think we will probably make at least 4/5 loan signings.
 
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Deleted member 7943

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #186
Ccfcisparks said:
I think anyone with significant value wrapped up in them will play a part.

Thats EMC, Thomas, Rudi, MVE, Wright
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Be interested to see what people think certain players value will rise to should we be promoted
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #187
Evo1883 said:
Be interested to see what people think certain players value will rise to should we be promoted
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I think at the start of the season you are looking at at least £15m for all 5 of those each
 
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Trueskyblue20

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #188
I tell you what though, it will hit like crack when that July 5th 7pm announcement drops and we’ve signed a striker from La Liga for £25m
 
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wingy

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #189
Trueskyblue20 said:
I’m getting carried away with myself so wanted to revisit this topic.

For me, those who would make it and what we would need:

Rushworth (if Brighton would sell)
MVE - Thomas - LCB - LB
Onyeka - DM
RW - Rudi - Mason-Clark
ST

Dovin
Lati
LCB/LB
KKH
Grimes
Torp
AM/LW/RW
BTA
Wright

Wilson
Kitching
Dasilva
Eccles
Sakamoto
Markelo


Would need 8 signings (inc Rushworth) of real quality to have a chance of staying up. I’d say you’d be looking at players around the £20m mark so you’d hope we’d be spending north of £100m.

It would be nice to get some more experienced players who still have real quality. The likes of Chillwell we have been linked to where there is a genuine possibility.

Obviously all fantasy at the minute but would be good to get others thoughts?
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Don't do this again please.we haven't learned anything.
 

covcity4life

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #190
covcity4life said:
Keep

Rushworth
Dovin
Thomas
Kithcing
Woolfenden
JDS
Mve
Kkh
Grimes
Torp
Rudoni
EMC
Saka
Wright

Sell

Allen
Bidwell
Rapha
Wilson
Collins
Lati
Brau

Maybes

Eccles
Simms
Bta
Andrews

The keeps list won't be starting 11 anymore all of them. So opens up a good 7-8 slots for new transfers which could transform us in terms of quality

But personally I think we have a good core to keep to help pad out a decent squad
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I still stand by most of this tbh

Eccles has earnt himself a place in premier squad though so remove him from maybes

Simms meanwhile needs to go into so add him to the out list

Bta and Woolf in the maybes section

I think. We have a good set of players to add top quality too.

I mean if torp and saka just for example become rotation pieces you know you are in a good place.
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #191
covcity4life said:
I still stand by most of this tbh

Eccles has earnt himself a place in premier squad though so remove him from maybes

Simms meanwhile needs to go into so add him to the out list

Bta and Woolf in the maybes section

I think. We have a good set of players to add top quality too.

I mean if torp and emc just for example become rotation pieces you know you are in a good place.
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I don’t see any scenario Woolfenden is with us next year
 
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CovveeBreak

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #192
Eccles is on his way to his peak - and under FL think he is going to make a fantastic prem squad player
 
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Monty

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #193
We have 5 positions to fill next year. Goalkeeper hopefully Rushworth. Left back loads of noise around Chilwell. Centre Back, Centre Midfield and a wide players who can play Left or right maybe Esse. Then we will see who else gets improved
 

TomRad85

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #194
Money will get swallowed up so easily with Prem level signings. We'll be signing Onyeka for £8 million and would probably have to get close to £15 million for Rushworth, so thats £23 million just to stay as we are! I would guess we'll make about 8 signings.
 
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fernandopartridge

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #195
BTA has got good physical attributes, quite strong and he's quick. Versatile as well so I reckon he'd be used.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #196
Evo1883 said:
I think EMC will step up .. time will tell
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Think his lack of pace might be an issue.
 

clint van damme

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #197
I think stability has been a cornerstone of our success over the last few years.
Only 2 managers and a stable squad of players.

I'd like to see us try and maintain that stability as much as possible. I know some people will be stay up at all costs. But I've not got a problem with becoming a parachute team for a season or 2 until we can finally get a foothold.
 
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Gint11

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #198
TomRad85 said:
Money will get swallowed up so easily with Prem level signings. We'll be signing Onyeka for £8 million and would probably have to get close to £15 million for Rushworth, so thats £23 million just to stay as we are! I would guess we'll make about 8 signings.
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How does it work with PSR?
 

Ccfcisparks

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #199
clint van damme said:
I think stability has been a cornerstone of our success over the last few years.
Only 2 managers and a stable squad of players.

I'd like to see us try and maintain that stability as much as possible. I know some people will be stay up at all costs. But I've not got a problem with becoming a parachute team for a season or 2 until we can finally get a foothold.
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I agree. We can certainly give it a go in a sustainable way. We just have to be clever with loans, and free agents where possible.

Looking at the players who will be available for free in the summer theres a lot of opportunity there.
 

Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #200
clint van damme said:
I think stability has been a cornerstone of our success over the last few years.
Only 2 managers and a stable squad of players.

I'd like to see us try and maintain that stability as much as possible. I know some people will be stay up at all costs. But I've not got a problem with becoming a parachute team for a season or 2 until we can finally get a foothold.
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Sunderland have done well by signing a talismanic sort of player-with him out of the team the rest of the players have been so-so. Identifying someone like that to play either CM or CB may well allow you to not have to turn so much of the squad over.
 
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Deleted member 7943

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #201
clint van damme said:
Think his lack of pace might be an issue.
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Your'e an issue
 
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KenilworthSkyBlue

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #202
TomRad85 said:
Money will get swallowed up so easily with Prem level signings. We'll be signing Onyeka for £8 million and would probably have to get close to £15 million for Rushworth, so thats £23 million just to stay as we are! I would guess we'll make about 8 signings.
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I would imagine we'll also owe a fair amount in add-ons for existing players as well in the event we do go up. EMC, Wright, MVE, Simms etc.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #203
Evo1883 said:
Your'e an issue
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True
 
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shmmeee

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #204
Trueskyblue20 said:
Yeah absolutely. I think it’s really hard to tell because the games will be so different so we don’t quite know who will make the step up.

Currently we get so much time on the ball which won’t be afforded. We would probably have to become a low block counter attacking team focusing on real pace on the wings and size and physicality at the back.
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Said it before but no one would have had Eccles and Allen and Wilson being the ones still with us from L1 when we came up. Some players might step up we don’t expect, some we expect might not step up.

Pace is the one thing I wonder if it’ll hold EMC back but he’s definitely PL physicality otherwise. I don’t think we’ll be able to afford to turn us into a technical squad so will be interesting to see who we get in. That beast of a lad from the states who was rumoured at ST looks like the right sort of player.
 

TomRad85

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #205
shmmeee said:
Said it before but no one would have had Eccles and Allen and Wilson being the ones still with us from L1 when we came up. Some players might step up we don’t expect, some we expect might not step up.

Pace is the one thing I wonder if it’ll hold EMC back but he’s definitely PL physicality otherwise. I don’t think we’ll be able to afford to turn us into a technical squad so will be interesting to see who we get in. That beast of a lad from the states who was rumoured at ST looks like the right sort of player.
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If its between us and Boro it might be a good thing if they get caught...
 

edgy

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #206
I wouldn't be suprised or adverse to having Eccles in the mix.
 
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edgy

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #207
TomRad85 said:
If its between us and Boro it might be a good thing if they get caught...
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I really like the look of this guy.
 
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Jamesimus

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #208
Evo1883 said:
His physical presence alone , always think back to kieran mckenna saying the main reason they weny down so easily was because they had no physicality

Thomas , EMC , Rudi , Mve amd wright will all get a chance im sure


We have to be realistic we wont be able to buy a whole new squad
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He’s absolutely jacked and can do millions of step overs, he’s got every chance!
 

duffer

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #209
Otis said:
Yeah. I think he could be the next James Bond.
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Well he seems to want to fight the world!

Truthfully, I don't think EMC is anywhere near good enough for the Prem. Not quick enough or tricky enough, and very one footed. I can't see top class defenders being much bothered by him.

That said, I'd be delighted if he proved me wrong. Certainly wouldn't be the first time!
 

Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Feb 26, 2026
  • #210
Evo1883 said:
His physical presence alone , always think back to kieran mckenna saying the main reason they weny down so easily was because they had no physicality

Thomas , EMC , Rudi , Mve amd wright will all get a chance im sure


We have to be realistic we wont be able to buy a whole new squad
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Agree with that, I’d add Onyeka, Rushworth (if he stayed) and at a push maybe even Torp. The way we’ll need to play in the Prem will be totally different to what we’ve seen this season. Players like Simms, Sakamoto and BTA could surprise people. My criticism of Sakamoto as an offensive threat stand, but because we’ll probably have 25-40% possession most games, we need to build a team that is good off the ball so there will be a niche role him.

That’s a decent group to take up to the Prem but no one is going to kid ourselves into believing that it’s a huge undertaking to stay up next season should we finish the job.
 
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