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  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 19,383
    Talal said:
    fenaddick said:
    No link to us or real desire from me to sign him but The Athletic are reporting that Luke Chambers is available for loan again. Might be one of our back up options late in the window if we can't get other targets
    I doubt he'd be available at the end of the window if he's up for loan now. He wasn't great but not bad either, someone will go for him.
    I think with the World Cup and a new manager he'll be heavily involved in their pre-season trip so not available until early August at the latest
  • wolfgang
    wolfgang Posts: 815
    mart77 said:
    ... with very concrete touches emanating from Derby County ) as well as Charlton.
    Yeah, we are never short of concrete touches.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 72,196
    I was slightly underwhelmed by Chambers. Fine for a January loan signing, but didn't seem outstanding either going forward or in defence. 

    He filled a massive gap in our squad, but I'd be disappointed if we weren't able to bring someone better in. I'd rather someone more attacking, as we already have a very solid option in that position in Edwards.
  • raytreacy
    raytreacy Posts: 298
    killerandflash said:
    I was slightly underwhelmed by Chambers. Fine for a January loan signing, but didn't seem outstanding either going forward or in defence. 

    He filled a massive gap in our squad, but I'd be disappointed if we weren't able to bring someone better in. I'd rather someone more attacking, as we already have a very solid option in that position in Edwards.
    I feel the same. We need an upgrade on Chambers.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,781
    wolfgang said:
    mart77 said:
    ... with very concrete touches emanating from Derby County ) as well as Charlton.
    Yeah, we are never short of concrete touches.
    he couldna trap a bag o cement
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 33,863
    Re Chambers. He came to us on the back of a long term injury, not much football, short of match fitness. He filled a gap and did ok. I think fully fit, after a full pre season he’d be a much different prospect. Wouldn’t have him as first choice but as a back up, maybe. Depends what other irons we have in the fire.
  • CafcWest
    CafcWest Posts: 6,358
    raytreacy said:
    killerandflash said:
    I was slightly underwhelmed by Chambers. Fine for a January loan signing, but didn't seem outstanding either going forward or in defence. 

    He filled a massive gap in our squad, but I'd be disappointed if we weren't able to bring someone better in. I'd rather someone more attacking, as we already have a very solid option in that position in Edwards.
    I feel the same. We need an upgrade on Chambers.
    There are just so many unknowns - what NJ's priorities are, who is going, who is staying, what the budget is?  I thought Chambers was OK and actually improved towards the end of his loan and think he would be fine as backup.  
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 19,383
    LargeAddick said:
    Re Chambers. He came to us on the back of a long term injury, not much football, short of match fitness. He filled a gap and did ok. I think fully fit, after a full pre season he’d be a much different prospect. Wouldn’t have him as first choice but as a back up, maybe. Depends what other irons we have in the fire.
    He also can invert into midfield which could be helpful if we had a more mobile midfield. He wouldn't be my first choice option at all but I think he is better than we got to see
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 26,799
    Lot's of "not NJ sort of player" or "ok as back up" comments, d'ya reckon we will get one that will be good enuf...🙄
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 30,180
    mart77 said:
    Dodgy translation:

    At the end of his engagement with FC Lorient, Sambou Soumano will pack his bags and leave the Breton club. The 25-year-old Senegalese striker has left behind a very correct statistical record since his arrival at the club in the summer of 2024. With 21 goals scored and 6 assists delivered under the Lorient colours, he proved his effectiveness and his ability to weigh heavily on the opposing defences. Today, the player is looking for a new ambitious sports project to confirm his talent.

    Of course, his status as a free agent does not go unnoticed. If several teams in France and Turkey quickly checked its name to strengthen themselves at a lower cost, it is in England that the interest is now the most bright. According to our information, the player's athletic profile is very pleasing across the Channel, with very concrete touches emanating from Derby County (Championship) as well as Charlton.
    Do they all speak French over in East London?

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  • Charlton43
    Charlton43 Posts: 158
    Things should start to pick up this week. Lots of players back getting ready for pre season and will want stuff sorted 
  • raytreacy
    raytreacy Posts: 298
    Charlton43 said:
    Things should start to pick up this week. Lots of players back getting ready for pre season and will want stuff sorted 
    Don’t hold your breath.

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