Transfer rumours thread (DEADLINE DAY starts page 300)
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But we are run by an arsehole who has targets and only cares about herself.Athletico Charlton said:
We are owned by a Billionaire. We can still spend money strengthening the team in midfield if he chooses.Glosfan said:While I suppose any signing is encouraging, am I alone in thinking Phillips could of stepped up to first choice this year, thus enabling more money to be spent strengthening the team in midfield? I saw him play a lot for Cheltenham last year and he always looked class, albeit at a lower standard. I haven't seen any of the friendlies, has he done anything to suggest that he couldn't of been our first choice keeper?
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Why risk someone 'stepping up' when we can sign someone that is 100% too good for this league ?.Glosfan said:While I suppose any signing is encouraging, am I alone in thinking Phillips could of stepped up to first choice this year, thus enabling more money to be spent strengthening the team in midfield? I saw him play a lot for Cheltenham last year and he always looked class, albeit at a lower standard. I haven't seen any of the friendlies, has he done anything to suggest that he couldn't of been our first choice keeper?
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We need at least 3 in that midfield. Jackson, Crofts, Ba, Kashi, Foley will not create goals.
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Jackson might, but he would get over-run. Kashi again when fit could be useful. but i do agree we need at least 2 in the midfield who can create, today's the day....daveydanger said:We need at least 3 in that midfield. Jackson, Crofts, Ba, Kashi, Foley will not create goals.
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Claus Jensen and Paul Mortimerjohnnybev1987 said:
Jackson might, but he would get over-run. Kashi again when fit could be useful. but i do agree we need at least 2 in the midfield who can create, today's the day....daveydanger said:We need at least 3 in that midfield. Jackson, Crofts, Ba, Kashi, Foley will not create goals.
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I can see that Perhaps Slade wants a midfield that breaks up the opposition play first and foremost giving us a lot of possession. It might well mean that from midfield the ball is either very quickly got wide or knocked into Novak.
I would like a creative attacking midfielder brought in but it's not an easy find or always essential in league one. In Lookman, assuming he stays and with Novak and Ajose I think we can create enough chances if the midfield get decent possession.4 -
I understand what people are saying about Phillips being a risk and that we are being run by a billionaire so we can afford an experienced keeper. My point is however that if Douchbag or Meire have decided there is only a small finite amount of resources to be spent, then playing Phillips would be a lesser risk than playing without a decent midfield.1
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Disagree. Having a GK who has lost confidence would be a disaster.Glosfan said:I understand what people are saying about Phillips being a risk and that we are being run by a billionaire so we can afford an experienced keeper. My point is however that if Douchbag or Meire have decided there is only a small finite amount of resources to be spent, then playing Phillips would be a lesser risk than playing without a decent midfield.
The midfield we have is not exactly how I would want it to be but it will function and will be far from the worst in the division.
Signing an experienced GK was our number one priority.
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They have to replace Gudmundsson minimum.0
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*Gudmundssons assists. I'm not sure Holmes will be capable of that.The Red Robin said:They have to replace Gudmundsson minimum.
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Glosfan said:
I understand what people are saying about Phillips being a risk and that we are being run by a billionaire so we can afford an experienced keeper. My point is however that if Douchbag or Meire have decided there is only a small finite amount of resources to be spent, then playing Phillips would be a lesser risk than playing without a decent midfield.
We have purged half our squad and supposedly got good money for Pope, if thy decide we have no money it's because they are cunts.. Not because we signed a keeper9 -
Dream on then. JBG isn't going to be playing in the PL next season for no reason.charlton_hero said:
*Gudmundssons assists. I'm not sure Holmes will be capable of that.The Red Robin said:They have to replace Gudmundsson minimum.
We are a third tier club now. Forget the likes of Gudmundsson for the time being.
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Was told talks ongoing with a midfielder. Don't know who but could be Thompson7
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Would Thompson be a good addition ?0
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Louis Thompson was the 2nd player I was told that would be signing yesterday. Was told a permanent deal rather than loan.Redhenry said:Was told talks ongoing with a midfielder. Don't know who but could be Thompson
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Looks like a replacement for Cousins. We certainly need his energy in midfield.0
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charlton_hero said:
*Gudmundssons assists. I'm not sure Holmes will be capable of that.The Red Robin said:They have to replace Gudmundsson minimum.
This. Keeping it down to only 11 assists in a whole season could be tricky if we've now got 3 new players that supposedly scored more goals last season than our championship level squad got between themcharlton_hero said:
*Gudmundssons assists. I'm not sure Holmes will be capable of that.The Red Robin said:They have to replace Gudmundsson minimum.
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We only have Thompson linked with us so surely it's only him ???
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ShootersHillGuru said:
Would Thompson be a good addition ?
https://youtu.be/Q7K5LSsJN90 7 -
I'm assuming that a loan would be quicker to complete rather than a permanent transfer which is why this wasn't finalised yesterdayricky_otto said:
Louis Thompson was the 2nd player I was told that would be signing yesterday. Was told a permanent deal rather than loan.Redhenry said:Was told talks ongoing with a midfielder. Don't know who but could be Thompson
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Thompson_(English_footballer)
Links with both Norwich & Swindon, what with Ajose & now Rudd, there could be some legs on this one. Charlton midfield could definitely do with some more legs. Not sure if he fits the creative midfielder needed to tee up chances for AJose as Wikki doesn't mention assists.
133 appearances - 128 in league one (2 goals).
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Unfortunately, that's Nathan Thompson brother of
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Thompson.
Nathan is his brother - 75 appearances - 2 goals, Welsh Under 21.
No idea if Louis Thompson is any good but the Swindon / Norwich connection holds.0 -
I thought it was Louis Thompson we are after?vff said:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Thompson_(English_footballer)
Links with both Norwich & Swindon, what with Ajose & now Rudd, there could be some legs on this one. Charlton midfield could definitely do with some more legs.
(Not sure if he fits the creative midfielder needed to tee up chances for AJose).1 -
Good point.ShootersHillGuru said:0 -
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It's this Thompson, rather than Nathan.vff said:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Thompson_(English_footballer)
Links with both Norwich & Swindon, what with Ajose & now Rudd, there could be some legs on this one. Charlton midfield could definitely do with some more legs. Not sure if he fits the creative midfielder needed to tee up chances for AJose as Wikki doesn't mention assists.
133 appearances - 128 in league one (2 goals).
Swindon player of the year, 2012/13, 2013/14 - that's a good sign.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Thompson0 -
Can't say I've seen him play. Going on Transfer Market and his goals record, he isn't a goal getter and according to TM is a Defensive Midfielder first and foremost. Not at home to have a look at FIFA.ShootersHillGuru said:Would Thompson be a good addition ?
http://www.transfermarkt.com/louis-thompson/profil/spieler/207771
I don't think that defensive midfield is an area where we're particularly weak. We have Crofts, and when fit Diarra (given he's still suffering from the hairline fracture it's really pain management with him), and Kashi. Plus, I think JJ should be coached to play there. RCC potentially coming in, along with Djiksteel, also play roughly in that role. My point being, I think we're are far more lacking for midfielders with a range of passing and the ability to create and possibly score goals than we are for "spoilers."
I suspect that Slade, playing a flat 4-4-2, will want two engine room midfielders who can play as spoilers. The objective will be to either go back to front quickly, or try to get it to wingers to create something. The problem is, we don't have any creative players who can play centrally (Harriott and Lookman both have), and I'm not entirely convinced that Harriott and Holmes are the types to make something out of nothing. I think Lookman has that ability, but I don't know if 1) he'll still be here Sept. 1 and 2) if we should place that much expectation on a soon-to-be 19 year old.
Furthermore, in Fox and Solly we don't have the best of overlapping fullbacks who are genuinely dangerous going forward and who can create the 2-v-1 situations on the flanks to really cause teams dangers. Foley, if signed, wouldn't fall into that category either and I think THD needs to work on strength, defensive positioning, and cutting out errors before he can be trusted week-on-week.
Time will tell. Given the quality he brings, I think Rudd is a good signing. Hopefully bringing in one more keeper allows us to send Phillips out on loan, which would be best for his development at this point. But, in looking at our team and in the pre-season performances, I think we should be focusing on the attacking side of the game when it comes to transfers.10 -
God you lot are quick, (was in process of changing the post mix up). Duchatelet is right, none of you have jobs
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Louis Thompson, not his brother, Nathan, who his 25 as to Louis, 21, Louis has at least played pretty consistently in League One for Swindon over the last 2 years, no idea of how good he is or the type of creative / forward playing midfielder / or decent wide midfield that Charlton need. Welsh Under 21, so probably knows Morgan Fox as well.
Edit - @SDAddick says that Louis Thompson is another defensive midfielder.
Bit off the pace today !2
