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Conor Coady Signs On Loan From Wrexham

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  • Coady, Clarke, Dykes - all potentially available for next season, each of them very expensive, but with each of them we know exactly what we'd be getting. Might be expensive, but much less risk than buying the best of League One. No waiting and seeing if they fit the system - we already know they do. The value for money is clear to me - safety this season and get a better foothold in the division next season. I have no idea if any of them would want to stay, let alone a deal be done, but they'll be big boots to fill.
    An excellent point. Many have pointed out that few of last summer's signings have been successful, but if you look around other clubs, the success rate is rarely very high, though I fully understand 'success' is both subjective and not binary. In some cases, it is very low.
  • Starinnaddick
    Starinnaddick Posts: 4,477
    He has some record. Only been on the losing side once since he joined us and we've got 15 points from 24.
    Inspirational signing. 
  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 7,550

  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 14,255
    Makes more sense to give him 20k per week, than the multiple 2mil transfer fees and 10k pw for league 1 punts that might not work out. 

    Our summer and January business couldnt be any more different and its clear which worked better. 

    We'll always need to look for better players from below, but you can build a team on them
  • CL_Phantom
    CL_Phantom Posts: 5,979
    Disney FC have a bit of a injury crisis at DM, seeing how well he's played for us there they might want to take another look at him for next season.

    If not, the only option is  a loan out (they don't seem good at shifting players) and in that case, would take him for a season as the veteran head in the camp and to come in when needed.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 41,358
    Every team needs leaders on the pitch, even more so at the back. In the absence of Jones, Coady was brought in last night to do that job especially with a youngster like Gough in that back three. 
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,940
    edited March 12
    We need upgrades pretty much all over the pitch to progress but we also need a squad of players and I’d suggest Coady would be a superb addition in a few ways. Won’t play every minute but brings unbelievable experience and leadership and in this defensive midfielder role Jones has found for him I’d say having him on the bench to see games out would be a real plus. 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 17,167
    edited March 12
    We need upgrades pretty much all over the pitch to progress but we also need a squad of players and I’d suggest Coady would be a superb addition in a few ways. Won’t play every minute but brings unbelievable experience and leadership and in this defensive midfielder role Jones has found for him I’d say having him on the bench to see games out would be a real plus. 
    We also primarily need upgrades from the summer, not January. I think we’d all be relatively happy if we kept all the January signings (bar Fevrier) and it would still be an improvement on where we started the season. If we’d had this group the whole time I’d be willing to bet we’d be a comfortably top table side 
  • Billy_Mix
    Billy_Mix Posts: 2,822
    I thought Coady's absence of pace would find him out if we had to start him at the back.
    Pleasingly not so, last night.
    Partly his experience and positional nouse outweighed his immobility, that and how deep Charlton played all night, there was nowhere behind him for Boro to attack.  His success last night speaks to his class.  The first 2 yards is in his head.
    Same goes for the goal.
    I don't expect we'll see him starting at the back again unless we're blighted by more injuries - indeed the dead leg that Mannion gave him might keep him out on Saturday.
    FWIW I reckon CC Snr has repaid his wages/fee/etc already.  He is one gamble that's paid off. 

  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 14,255
    Footballers don't need legs if they have a brain like Coady. 

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  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,940
    shine166 said:
    Footballers don't need legs if they have a brain like Coady. 
    But Coadys brain has gone
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 16,257
    I don’t think we can talk about wanting to progress the style of football and then bringing Coady back.

    His best games of the season have come against Boro and Southampton great when you plan on playing park the bus but when the games open up like we’ve seen at QPR Pompey and West Brom he’s not at his best. 

    He’s been great for us, I’m sure he’s enjoyed it so been a good partnership and wish each other well at the end of the year 
    We're not all of a sudden gonna dramatically change our style next season whatever people think. I'd sign all 3 loanees if we had the chance
  • AllHailTheHen
    AllHailTheHen Posts: 3,174
    edited March 12
    Id be amazed if he was here next season.  Listening to him on Cawley's substack he was very much here to give his all for a short period of time. Made reference to his family being up north and this loan allowing him to focus solely on his football. Be very surprised if he wanted to uproot his family at this stage of his career.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 71,383
    Id be amazed if he was here next season.  Listening to him on Cawley's substack he was very much here to give his all for a short period of time. Made reference to his family being up north and this loan allowing him to focus solely on his football. Be very surprised if he wanted to uproot his family at this stage of his career.
    His loan spell with us has proved he still has it, and isn't just a podcaster with a playing contract to keep him "relevant ". He's a lot more attractive than he was 2 months ago.

    I'd be amazed if he couldn't get a deal with a lower northern team next season, depending on promotion and relegation, the likes of Preston,  Blackburn and Bolton. And good luck to him.
  • Bostonaddick
    Bostonaddick Posts: 916
    Wrexham probably won’t sell him for less than one million in order recoup some of their investment.  Assuming a smaller transfer budget, we are not going to spend 1 million on a 5 million or so budget for someone ejo most likely would be a backup
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 17,167
    Wrexham probably won’t sell him for less than one million in order recoup some of their investment.  Assuming a smaller transfer budget, we are not going to spend 1 million on a 5 million or so budget for someone ejo most likely would be a backup
    Wrexham are possibly the worst selling club in the world, he'll either be loaned out or have his deal terminated
  • Crispywood
    Crispywood Posts: 1,484
    Wrexham probably won’t sell him for less than one million in order recoup some of their investment.  Assuming a smaller transfer budget, we are not going to spend 1 million on a 5 million or so budget for someone ejo most likely would be a backup
    His salary is 1.3M for next year alone. Anyone willing to pay part of wages is technically giving Wrexham a fee anyway otherwise he’s collecting a wage at Wrexham doing nothing 
  • Pavoren007
    Pavoren007 Posts: 2,593
    Has been excellent in many ways since joining in the winter window but cannot see him signing permanently. NJ brought him in to make us harder to break down and to add a bit more leadership/nous on the pitch when looking more behind our shoulder than he had hoped (early season form considered). 

    NJ will no doubt seek a strong additional alternative to Coventry in the summer but as I say, I really do not expect that to be Coady even if he has done the job NJ hoped he would do in the second half of this season very very well. 
  • SteveACS
    SteveACS Posts: 453
    I don’t think we can talk about wanting to progress the style of football and then bringing Coady back.

    His best games of the season have come against Boro and Southampton great when you plan on playing park the bus but when the games open up like we’ve seen at QPR Pompey and West Brom he’s not at his best. 

    He’s been great for us, I’m sure he’s enjoyed it so been a good partnership and wish each other well at the end of the year 
    Who would you rather have? Coady or Burke? I know i'd rather have the one that can play 90 minutes without breaking down...
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 8,160
    Coady is perfect for us and it's extremely likely next season will necessarily be one of further consolidation. 

    I think we should be looking to do a deal, but suspect the main reason it won't is his preference to stay closer to his family. 



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  • Crispywood
    Crispywood Posts: 1,484
    SteveACS said:
    I don’t think we can talk about wanting to progress the style of football and then bringing Coady back.

    His best games of the season have come against Boro and Southampton great when you plan on playing park the bus but when the games open up like we’ve seen at QPR Pompey and West Brom he’s not at his best. 

    He’s been great for us, I’m sure he’s enjoyed it so been a good partnership and wish each other well at the end of the year 
    Who would you rather have? Coady or Burke? I know i'd rather have the one that can play 90 minutes without breaking down...
    Obviously Coady but there’s no chance we find a team willing to take Burke off our hands 
  • Big William
    Big William Posts: 3,906
    shine166 said:
    Footballers don't need legs if they have a brain like Coady. 
    Very true - Chris Whyte syndrome.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 9,408
    Coady is perfect for us and it's extremely likely next season will necessarily be one of further consolidation. 

    I think we should be looking to do a deal, but suspect the main reason it won't is his preference to stay closer to his family. 


    Absolutely agree with this. Suspect he'll remain at this level but it will be a club closer to home. 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 17,167
    MarcusH26 said:
    Coady is perfect for us and it's extremely likely next season will necessarily be one of further consolidation. 

    I think we should be looking to do a deal, but suspect the main reason it won't is his preference to stay closer to his family. 


    Absolutely agree with this. Suspect he'll remain at this level but it will be a club closer to home. 
    Preston?
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,883
    Wrexham probably won’t sell him for less than one million in order recoup some of their investment.  Assuming a smaller transfer budget, we are not going to spend 1 million on a 5 million or so budget for someone ejo most likely would be a backup
    How do we know that is the budget for the summer?
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 9,408
    fenaddick said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    Coady is perfect for us and it's extremely likely next season will necessarily be one of further consolidation. 

    I think we should be looking to do a deal, but suspect the main reason it won't is his preference to stay closer to his family. 


    Absolutely agree with this. Suspect he'll remain at this level but it will be a club closer to home. 
    Preston?
    Wouldn't surprise me. 
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 1,767
    MarcusH26 said:
    Coady is perfect for us and it's extremely likely next season will necessarily be one of further consolidation. 

    I think we should be looking to do a deal, but suspect the main reason it won't is his preference to stay closer to his family. 


    Absolutely agree with this. Suspect he'll remain at this level but it will be a club closer to home. 
    Bolton could be a possibility if promoted.
    Do a similar job for them than he has for us.
  • Bostonaddick
    Bostonaddick Posts: 916
    Wrexham probably won’t sell him for less than one million in order recoup some of their investment.  Assuming a smaller transfer budget, we are not going to spend 1 million on a 5 million or so budget for someone ejo most likely would be a backup
    How do we know that is the budget for the summer?
    We don’t but if you look at other promoted sides the last few years (ie Oxford, Plymouth, etc) they use the step up in revenue to invest a decent amount year one but then scale back a fair amount on transfer fees in year two. If the owners are willing to invest 10 plus million then spending 1 million on a key reserve might make sense, I just have a feeling it wont be that high next year
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 17,167
    Wrexham probably won’t sell him for less than one million in order recoup some of their investment.  Assuming a smaller transfer budget, we are not going to spend 1 million on a 5 million or so budget for someone ejo most likely would be a backup
    How do we know that is the budget for the summer?
    We don’t but if you look at other promoted sides the last few years (ie Oxford, Plymouth, etc) they use the step up in revenue to invest a decent amount year one but then scale back a fair amount on transfer fees in year two. If the owners are willing to invest 10 plus million then spending 1 million on a key reserve might make sense, I just have a feeling it wont be that high next year
    I see your point but they just invested nearly 2m on a project player earmarked for the summer window, that doesn’t suggest an unwillingness to spend to me 
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,879
    Wrexham probably won’t sell him for less than one million in order recoup some of their investment.  Assuming a smaller transfer budget, we are not going to spend 1 million on a 5 million or so budget for someone ejo most likely would be a backup
    There's no chance Wrexham will be able to get 1m+ for a 33 year old they want to offload who's on 25k a week at this level. In reality it'll likely be another loan.

    The thing in Coady's favour is that this loan will have put him in the shop window at a time when many people probably felt he was done. So he will have options and i agree with the posters who think he's likely to move to a club further north near his family.