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Anyone seen Aribo yet at Sparrows, heard he was to be first on the list 🤔0
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Dear Nathan
Can we please have a Japanese player please.Thanks3 -
I'll take one from the racial stereotyping pile please Carol.11
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Alwaysneil said:I'll take one from the racial stereotyping pile please Carol.
Eh? He is totally right.
I am from a Japanese family. That is part of how they are raised.
When I was growing up, my Grandmother pretty much gave me a lecture on treating the area around me (home, restaurant, public transport, pavement) with respect and keeping it clean.
When I visit them in Tokyo, I always have to remember the Dettol wipes as it is common courtesy to wipe the seat you have been sitting on before you get off the train.
They are just a very respectful group of people (and getting increasingly good at football which was the original point!).34 -
Is Kaminski on the way out ?
Rumour on “sports mole” is that he might be off to Cyprus.
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BigDiddy said:Is Kaminski on the way out ?
Rumour on “sports mole” is that he might be off to Cyprus.
The Wickens rumour.... ahem.1 -
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Wickens could be interesting. Had a mixed start to his career at Lincoln but won the fans over. apparently not the best at dominating his area (despite being 6'5".DamoNorthStand said:BigDiddy said:Is Kaminski on the way out ?
Rumour on “sports mole” is that he might be off to Cyprus.
The Wickens rumour.... ahem.
Very good age though so room to improve a bit with us.
As I said from day 1i was just not impressed with Kaminski. Mannion is a reasonable backup but not good enough as a #1 as we saw at the end of the season - some good games but definitely cost us at least 2 goals and you can't afford that.
In the recruitment team we must trust.
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I'd prefer Alex Gilbert, now released by Middlesborough.eastterrace6168 said:Anyone seen Aribo yet at Sparrows, heard he was to be first on the list 🤔10 -
I genuinely don’t see Kaminski not being in our starting lineup when the season starts.8
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Ipswich have taken an option on Harry Clarke. Probably just want a fee I'd imagine, I'd heard he was keen to join us permanently if the option was there.13
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As much as we have to trust their judgement the club don't always get it right. Players i personally have recommended to the club in the last couple of years have gone on to do very well.
Irankunda of Watford (at the world cup) suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Mohamed Toure at Norwich - suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Martial Godo - thriving at Strasbourg. suggested when he was at Dartford playing with their u19s- now valued at €22m
Elliot Stroud - suggested just before Christmas - now doubled in value to €5m
Ali Aza1zeh - with Jordan at the world cup. He was available on a free last summer and wanted £50k a year so his FIFA Club Payment ($150k to $250k for world cup appearances would have covered his outlay and wages for 3-5 years.
Whilst we are good at nurturing our own academy players, there are some incredible talents out there and we, historically, have been a bit blinkered to this - presumably largely down to money. Hopefully this summer sees us pushing the boat out a bit and taking a few chances and exploiting what's out there. The Championship is massively attractive to players because it's more competitive and it pays more. We need to tap into that market a bit
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ShootersHillGuru said:I genuinely don’t see Kaminski not being in our starting lineup when the season starts.
David Button might be looking for a new team2 -
It’s a tricky one as I think he’s a good player, but probably not what we actually need in that RWB position. So when it also needs a fee I’m not sure we should sign himButtleJR said:Ipswich have taken an option on Harry Clarke. Probably just want a fee I'd imagine, I'd heard he was keen to join us permanently if the option was there.
I think for me it depends on what happens with Ramsay. If we lose him then Clarke is probably worth bringing in to boost our RWB and RCB options. But if we can keep Ramsay I’d rather sign a first choice RWB that’s better in the final third than Clarke is
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Who I think we should be signing from Ipswich is the other player they took an option on. Cameron Humphreys, only 22 and had 2 very strong league 1 loans in the last 2 seasons1
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If we can get an upgrade without spending a fortune then great, but in terms of squad priority to me there are higher priorities than the keepers, who to me are "good enough" for a lower Championship side.Swisdom said:
Wickens could be interesting. Had a mixed start to his career at Lincoln but won the fans over. apparently not the best at dominating his area (despite being 6'5".DamoNorthStand said:BigDiddy said:Is Kaminski on the way out ?
Rumour on “sports mole” is that he might be off to Cyprus.
The Wickens rumour.... ahem.
Very good age though so room to improve a bit with us.
As I said from day 1i was just not impressed with Kaminski. Mannion is a reasonable backup but not good enough as a #1 as we saw at the end of the season - some good games but definitely cost us at least 2 goals and you can't afford that.
In the recruitment team we must trust.
Yes both made errors last season, but so did Pickford, Raya and Donnarumma.6 -
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I don't see us deliberately flogging him on. But if we get an offer that makes financial sense then I think a conversation would be had at least. I imagine there are a fair number of the squad in that same position - we aren't advertising them for sale but would consider it if approached.ShootersHillGuru said:I genuinely don’t see Kaminski not being in our starting lineup when the season starts.2 -
The missing thing here is that those players might not have worked out here or wanted to join. If you're aware of them, so are other clubs. Just because we didn't sign them, it doesn't mean we didn't try. It also doesn't mean they would necessarily fit the way we play. For example, we don't play with wingers so where would Irankunda play? And besides that, he went to Bayern Munich before coming to England so we would have no chance anyway.Swisdom said:As much as we have to trust their judgement the club don't always get it right. Players i personally have recommended to the club in the last couple of years have gone on to do very well.
Irankunda of Watford (at the world cup) suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Mohamed Toure at Norwich - suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Martial Godo - thriving at Strasbourg. suggested when he was at Dartford playing with their u19s- now valued at €22m
Elliot Stroud - suggested just before Christmas - now doubled in value to €5m
Ali Aza1zeh - with Jordan at the world cup. He was available on a free last summer and wanted £50k a year so his FIFA Club Payment ($150k to $250k for world cup appearances would have covered his outlay and wages for 3-5 years.
Whilst we are good at nurturing our own academy players, there are some incredible talents out there and we, historically, have been a bit blinkered to this - presumably largely down to money. Hopefully this summer sees us pushing the boat out a bit and taking a few chances and exploiting what's out there. The Championship is massively attractive to players because it's more competitive and it pays more. We need to tap into that market a bit
The club have already shown they're willing to look elsewhere with the Sichenje signing and a few other links that were too persistent to have no smoke at all. It is so easy to bash the club for not looking further afield but unless you are actually working for the recruitment team you can't know that attempts haven't been made10 -
How many have you recommended though that have then bombed never to be seen again. Recruitment isn't an exact science, you win some, you lose some.Swisdom said:As much as we have to trust their judgement the club don't always get it right. Players i personally have recommended to the club in the last couple of years have gone on to do very well.
Irankunda of Watford (at the world cup) suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Mohamed Toure at Norwich - suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Martial Godo - thriving at Strasbourg. suggested when he was at Dartford playing with their u19s- now valued at €22m
Elliot Stroud - suggested just before Christmas - now doubled in value to €5m
Ali Aza1zeh - with Jordan at the world cup. He was available on a free last summer and wanted £50k a year so his FIFA Club Payment ($150k to $250k for world cup appearances would have covered his outlay and wages for 3-5 years.
Whilst we are good at nurturing our own academy players, there are some incredible talents out there and we, historically, have been a bit blinkered to this - presumably largely down to money. Hopefully this summer sees us pushing the boat out a bit and taking a few chances and exploiting what's out there. The Championship is massively attractive to players because it's more competitive and it pays more. We need to tap into that market a bit34 -
For balance, are there names you've pushed that are now absolutely nowhere in football that you were convinced would make it?Swisdom said:As much as we have to trust their judgement the club don't always get it right. Players i personally have recommended to the club in the last couple of years have gone on to do very well.
Irankunda of Watford (at the world cup) suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Mohamed Toure at Norwich - suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Martial Godo - thriving at Strasbourg. suggested when he was at Dartford playing with their u19s- now valued at €22m
Elliot Stroud - suggested just before Christmas - now doubled in value to €5m
Ali Aza1zeh - with Jordan at the world cup. He was available on a free last summer and wanted £50k a year so his FIFA Club Payment ($150k to $250k for world cup appearances would have covered his outlay and wages for 3-5 years.
Whilst we are good at nurturing our own academy players, there are some incredible talents out there and we, historically, have been a bit blinkered to this - presumably largely down to money. Hopefully this summer sees us pushing the boat out a bit and taking a few chances and exploiting what's out there. The Championship is massively attractive to players because it's more competitive and it pays more. We need to tap into that market a bit6 -
In this country you need to wipe the seat before you sit down because of the scumbags who stick their feet up on the opposite seat.DamoNorthStand said:Alwaysneil said:I'll take one from the racial stereotyping pile please Carol.
Eh? He is totally right.
I am from a Japanese family. That is part of how they are raised.
When I was growing up, my Grandmother pretty much gave me a lecture on treating the area around me (home, restaurant, public transport, pavement) with respect and keeping it clean.
When I visit them in Tokyo, I always have to remember the Dettol wipes as it is common courtesy to wipe the seat you have been sitting on before you get off the train.
They are just a very respectful group of people (and getting increasingly good at football which was the original point!).4 -
In Australia, Irankunda played up front frequently. He would have worked in a little man big man combo.fenaddick said:
The missing thing here is that those players might not have worked out here or wanted to join. If you're aware of them, so are other clubs. Just because we didn't sign them, it doesn't mean we didn't try. It also doesn't mean they would necessarily fit the way we play. For example, we don't play with wingers so where would Irankunda play? And besides that, he went to Bayern Munich before coming to England so we would have no chance anyway.Swisdom said:As much as we have to trust their judgement the club don't always get it right. Players i personally have recommended to the club in the last couple of years have gone on to do very well.
Irankunda of Watford (at the world cup) suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Mohamed Toure at Norwich - suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Martial Godo - thriving at Strasbourg. suggested when he was at Dartford playing with their u19s- now valued at €22m
Elliot Stroud - suggested just before Christmas - now doubled in value to €5m
Ali Aza1zeh - with Jordan at the world cup. He was available on a free last summer and wanted £50k a year so his FIFA Club Payment ($150k to $250k for world cup appearances would have covered his outlay and wages for 3-5 years.
Whilst we are good at nurturing our own academy players, there are some incredible talents out there and we, historically, have been a bit blinkered to this - presumably largely down to money. Hopefully this summer sees us pushing the boat out a bit and taking a few chances and exploiting what's out there. The Championship is massively attractive to players because it's more competitive and it pays more. We need to tap into that market a bit
The club have already shown they're willing to look elsewhere with the Sichenje signing and a few other links that were too persistent to have no smoke at all. It is so easy to bash the club for not looking further afield but unless you are actually working for the recruitment team you can't know that attempts haven't been made
I'm not bashing the club but feel we have been a bit too insular (partly down to money and partly the level we were at and work permit rules) but now we have less excuses and can't afford to get left behind when Championship clubs are fishing in the same pond.
We eventually did approach Godo but by then he had already signed a pre contract at Fulham as we were too slow (confirmed to me by Steve Gallen), We tried again a year later but Fulham didn't want to part with him (Confirmed by Charlie Methven). Fulham then sold him on and he's done extremely well since. My frustration is he was on our doorstep at Dartford but apprently he was "no better than we already had".
3 others. I didn't bother contacting the club unless I felt it was someone worth looking at. I rarely ever got feedback which led me to believe the club aren't interested in looking beyond their employee's capabilities.LargeAddick said:
How many have you recommended though that have then bombed never to be seen again. Recruitment isn't an exact science, you win some, you lose some.Swisdom said:As much as we have to trust their judgement the club don't always get it right. Players i personally have recommended to the club in the last couple of years have gone on to do very well.
Irankunda of Watford (at the world cup) suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Mohamed Toure at Norwich - suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Martial Godo - thriving at Strasbourg. suggested when he was at Dartford playing with their u19s- now valued at €22m
Elliot Stroud - suggested just before Christmas - now doubled in value to €5m
Ali Aza1zeh - with Jordan at the world cup. He was available on a free last summer and wanted £50k a year so his FIFA Club Payment ($150k to $250k for world cup appearances would have covered his outlay and wages for 3-5 years.
Whilst we are good at nurturing our own academy players, there are some incredible talents out there and we, historically, have been a bit blinkered to this - presumably largely down to money. Hopefully this summer sees us pushing the boat out a bit and taking a few chances and exploiting what's out there. The Championship is massively attractive to players because it's more competitive and it pays more. We need to tap into that market a bit
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Unless you’re Tommy Driesen, who always got everything right and never got anything wrong.LargeAddick said:
How many have you recommended though that have then bombed never to be seen again. Recruitment isn't an exact science, you win some, you lose some.Swisdom said:As much as we have to trust their judgement the club don't always get it right. Players i personally have recommended to the club in the last couple of years have gone on to do very well.
Irankunda of Watford (at the world cup) suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Mohamed Toure at Norwich - suggested when he was still playing in Australia - now valued at €8m
Martial Godo - thriving at Strasbourg. suggested when he was at Dartford playing with their u19s- now valued at €22m
Elliot Stroud - suggested just before Christmas - now doubled in value to €5m
Ali Aza1zeh - with Jordan at the world cup. He was available on a free last summer and wanted £50k a year so his FIFA Club Payment ($150k to $250k for world cup appearances would have covered his outlay and wages for 3-5 years.
Whilst we are good at nurturing our own academy players, there are some incredible talents out there and we, historically, have been a bit blinkered to this - presumably largely down to money. Hopefully this summer sees us pushing the boat out a bit and taking a few chances and exploiting what's out there. The Championship is massively attractive to players because it's more competitive and it pays more. We need to tap into that market a bit
(Source: Tommy Driesen.)13 -
Well that goes for every player on our books. My point probably badly made is that I think Jones is more than happy with Kaminski and all things being equal he’s our number one and Jones isn’t looking to upgrade on him.thenewbie said:
I don't see us deliberately flogging him on. But if we get an offer that makes financial sense then I think a conversation would be had at least. I imagine there are a fair number of the squad in that same position - we aren't advertising them for sale but would consider it if approached.ShootersHillGuru said:I genuinely don’t see Kaminski not being in our starting lineup when the season starts.0 -
Agree with that Naby, I think without a fee, it was probably a no-brainer, with a fee, that Ipswich would naturally want to be as high as possible, then it's no from me, I'd rather spend money on someone who is a good deal better than what we have, and I don't think Clarke is a good deal better than Ramsay.NabySarr said:
It’s a tricky one as I think he’s a good player, but probably not what we actually need in that RWB position. So when it also needs a fee I’m not sure we should sign himButtleJR said:Ipswich have taken an option on Harry Clarke. Probably just want a fee I'd imagine, I'd heard he was keen to join us permanently if the option was there.
I think for me it depends on what happens with Ramsay. If we lose him then Clarke is probably worth bringing in to boost our RWB and RCB options. But if we can keep Ramsay I’d rather sign a first choice RWB that’s better in the final third than Clarke is
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if its true hes on £20k a week then it makes perfect sense to part with Kaminski if we can get 2 or 3 players within that budget4
