Guidetti is a phenomenal player and I'm surprised he's not at Celtic (just looked it up and him and the manager fell out) the article also mentioned that Feyenoord and Trabzanspor want him. We probably have very little chance but It'd be an incredible signing.
He looks like he probably smells strongly of pungent French cheese. On that basis, not too disappointed to have missed out. I would prefer to sign players who offer a more robust odour, Gouda, Gruyere or maybe even some cheddar.
Not looking good is it so far? If we are already missing out on top championship players due to our refusal to pay the going rate in wages, it means roly is not prepared to push the boat out. Back to getting in leige outcasts and more foreign mercenaries. It is no wonder JBG and Gomez will leave when mid table appears to be utopia to Roland.
Desire to break even = lack of investment = mediocrity.
When contracts end on July 1st, we will see movement - we do every year! I also think Bulot will be sold to us. We have the makings of a good team, and we do need some new (good) blood, but there is no point paying £30k or £40k a week to someone like Darren Bent (much as I'd love to have him back...) when that will simply mean we lose double what we are currently losing a year. The signings of Igor and Johann show that there are good players out there willing to fight for an opportunity to showcase themselves and hope to get to play Premiership football as a result. We just need a couple more of these, plus some experienced pro's, and we should be fine.
Thing is, don't you think that every team will be looking for these players? Its not as easy as picking out a list of cheap, good, young and hungry players that nobody else knows about.
Current rate of signing success under Roland is about 50%. If we need 10 players that means we need to sign 20, or change our approach of gambling on untested young foreign players.
A few alarm bells are ringing.
I agree. And 50% is possibly being generous.
For all the good work (at the Valley, the new training ground, when and if it happens, the financial stability and not being Spiv brothers) that the RD has donethere is still a huge question mark over both the incoming and outgoing player deals.
The bumpy ride continues
I agree with everything you say. I think it feels even worse because the poor signings have been so unbelievably bad
When Harriot is on form he is good for Championship level. The problem is his consistency. We know he can score goals and has pace, but his head drops very quickly. 750k is not a bad price for him at all. He is good but not great and certainly not irreplaceable.
There is no way we are releasing all the players and making others available for transfer unless we have plans for bringing people in. RD is not going to let his mate Luzon start the season with a weakened squad and only with untested youth players. The players we brought in last year came in and made a difference. Most not heard of but still came good. I'm sure the scouts are looking for the right kinds of players, for the right price and with the right attitude. The last thing we need is overpaid players who come in a rock the boat. We need team players. I think most of those who came in last season did that.
As for not paying enough wages for players of a certain level my understanding is Watt and Vetokele are on a pretty decent wages each so its not as though we won't pay the wages, its probably more a case of we won't pay high wages for just anyone to make up the numbers which is sensible and has always been the case even in Curbs day.
I'm not concerned about the lack of transfers yet at all. I will be more worried if we get to the first preseason game with none, but that's a long way off yet.
Is that not more or less what he did to Luzon at Liege?
When Harriot is on form he is good for Championship level. The problem is his consistency. We know he can score goals and has pace, but his head drops very quickly. 750k is not a bad price for him at all. He is good but not great and certainly not irreplaceable.
There is no way we are releasing all the players and making others available for transfer unless we have plans for bringing people in. RD is not going to let his mate Luzon start the season with a weakened squad and only with untested youth players. The players we brought in last year came in and made a difference. Most not heard of but still came good. I'm sure the scouts are looking for the right kinds of players, for the right price and with the right attitude. The last thing we need is overpaid players who come in a rock the boat. We need team players. I think most of those who came in last season did that.
As for not paying enough wages for players of a certain level my understanding is Watt and Vetokele are on a pretty decent wages each so its not as though we won't pay the wages, its probably more a case of we won't pay high wages for just anyone to make up the numbers which is sensible and has always been the case even in Curbs day.
I'm not concerned about the lack of transfers yet at all. I will be more worried if we get to the first preseason game with none, but that's a long way off yet.
Is that not more or less what he did to Luzon at Liege?
Just to be clear, I dont want us to sign 20 players. I want us to sign 10, of a decent quality. Alarm bells are ringing because we dont need just 3-4 signings like many other teams in this division. We need far more, therefore logically should start far earlier.
I dont doubt that we'll start the season with centre backs. If we sell our current 2 though we'll need 3 decent signings in that position.
I dont doubt we'll start the season with more than 1 winger. Again though, if the 2 we have go then we'll need 3-4 decent signings.
A right back.
A left back.
2-3 centre mids.
At least 1 striker.
Seems like a lot of work and a fair few positions to be covered by unknowns. We've been here before, it doesn't work out well if you wait.
Why alarm bells ringing ,,, lot of players can't move till July 1st and you don't want to play your hand to soon .....
Plenty of time , most signings won't happen till pre season starts
Good news for you Colin is that at this rate Captain Jackson will be a starter for sure
Alex Dyer - and Powell implicitly - blew the gaff on Duchatelet's scouting system. It comprises a pair of 35-year-old suits in an office near an airport, high on a generation of frantic video games, staring at replays and tapping out performance stats.
Anyone who actually watches football in the flesh knows we played badly last season. The midfield is vapid. We lose possession and the defence wobbles - and when we advance it's a triumph to string three accurate passes together.
Bournemouth were on their knees just a few seasons ago: virtually penniless and heading for the Conference. Look at them at The Valley in May: strong, quick, instinctive, ruthless. Three-nil.
The south-coast resort is cosy retirement home between golf club, sand dunes, and the crematorium. Charlton, in contrast, have a rich history, a grand stadium, and terrific support.
The Belgian industrialist and the Russian oligarch are each unimaginably wealthy. The difference between mid-table torpor and glorious promotion is that one owner purses his lips and shuffles hopeful possibilities - while the other pays for an intelligent manager, inspiring coaches, and effective players.
Alex Dyer - and Powell implicitly - blew the gaff on Duchatelet's scouting system. It comprises a pair of 35-year-old suits in an office near an airport, high on a generation of frantic video games, staring at replays and tapping out performance stats.
Anyone who actually watches football in the flesh knows we played badly last season. The midfield is vapid. We lose possession and the defence wobbles - and when we advance it's a triumph to string three accurate passes together.
Bournemouth were on their knees just a few seasons ago: virtually penniless and heading for the Conference. Look at them at The Valley in May: strong, quick, instinctive, ruthless. Three-nil.
The south-coast resort is cosy retirement home between golf club, sand dunes, and the crematorium. Charlton, in contrast, have a rich history, a grand stadium, and terrific support.
The Belgian industrialist and the Russian oligarch are each unimaginably wealthy. The difference between mid-table torpor and glorious promotion is that one owner shuffles hopeful possibilities - while the other pays for an intelligent manager, inspiring coaches, and effective players.
Performance stats are at the forefront of Matthew Benham's vision. Don't knock it until it fails.
Alex Dyer - and Powell implicitly - blew the gaff on Duchatelet's scouting system. It comprises a pair of 35-year-old suits in an office near an airport, high on a generation of frantic video games, staring at replays and tapping out performance stats.
Anyone who actually watches football in the flesh knows we played badly last season. The midfield is vapid. We lose possession and the defence wobbles - and when we advance it's a triumph to string three accurate passes together.
Bournemouth were on their knees just a few seasons ago: virtually penniless and heading for the Conference. Look at them at The Valley in May: strong, quick, instinctive, ruthless. Three-nil.
The south-coast resort is cosy retirement home between golf club, sand dunes, and the crematorium. Charlton, in contrast, have a rich history, a grand stadium, and terrific support.
The Belgian industrialist and the Russian oligarch are each unimaginably wealthy. The difference between mid-table torpor and glorious promotion is that one owner shuffles hopeful possibilities - while the other pays for an intelligent manager, inspiring coaches, and effective players.
Ahhh, how I have missed these sorts of posts from you.
A disappointing lack of talk about the goings on at Sparrows Lane and about attacking throw-ins from you there, Mr Template Post.
Nadir Ciftci wants to leave Dundee United, not Prem class at Mo, But would be a great signing for CAFC and show some ambition to go for a number 9 who is only 23 and a young Turk.(Polish Pete and Reza to go to United plus a million or two) Would increase our crowd as well with the Turkish population of London.
Ed. The Annual summer rumours thread that goes more off course than a blindfolded one armed golfer. Expect a rumour every 26 pages. For a no-chat listing of all the Charlton news and rumours, see the link below
Having reached 48 page on this thread, I think that the comment above from page 1, the blindfolded one armed golfer would be in the club house on their third drink whilst the rumours thread is not a third of the way round the course yet.
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And he looks like a dick.
Good luck Harry
The fight over me makes me stronger
Anyone who actually watches football in the flesh knows we played badly last season. The midfield is vapid. We lose possession and the defence wobbles - and when we advance it's a triumph to string three accurate passes together.
Bournemouth were on their knees just a few seasons ago: virtually penniless and heading for the Conference. Look at them at The Valley in May: strong, quick, instinctive, ruthless. Three-nil.
The south-coast resort is cosy retirement home between golf club, sand dunes, and the crematorium. Charlton, in contrast, have a rich history, a grand stadium, and terrific support.
The Belgian industrialist and the Russian oligarch are each unimaginably wealthy. The difference between mid-table torpor and glorious promotion is that one owner purses his lips and shuffles hopeful possibilities - while the other pays for an intelligent manager, inspiring coaches, and effective players.
A disappointing lack of talk about the goings on at Sparrows Lane and about attacking throw-ins from you there, Mr Template Post.
4/10, must try harder.