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Summer 2019 Transfer Rumours (ed. Pg 296 - Start of Deadline Day)

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  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,376
    Scoham said:
    Without the quality of our Three loan players last season: Cullen, was so consistent in midfield, ditto Purrington at LB.
    Bielik wasn't consistent, had a couple of shockers early doors but despite too many injuries for a young player was the class act in the season when played in Midfield.
    IF by some miracle we could get Cullen or Bielik back it would give us a great chance of achieving our goal of staying up.

    This transfer window is important but the loan window will decide whether we spend more than 1 season back in the Championship. 
    It’s the same window, we have until 8th August to bring in permanent and loan signings.

    I think players without a club are only exception, but even they possibly have a deadline of end of August.
    Cheers @Scoham for that as the dates have changed and why it was imperative that Lee and team were signed up sooner than they were.
    Gallen and Bowyer will need to weave their magic. Think Corinthians casuals.
    It's not about the money. Bullshit with a smile and an air freshener should work.



    I think League 1 and 2 still have loan windows until the end of August, but the Champ is in line with the Prem.

    Richard J said:
    Scoham said:
    Without the quality of our Three loan players last season: Cullen, was so consistent in midfield, ditto Purrington at LB.
    Bielik wasn't consistent, had a couple of shockers early doors but despite too many injuries for a young player was the class act in the season when played in Midfield.
    IF by some miracle we could get Cullen or Bielik back it would give us a great chance of achieving our goal of staying up.

    This transfer window is important but the loan window will decide whether we spend more than 1 season back in the Championship. 
    It’s the same window, we have until 8th August to bring in permanent and loan signings.

    I think players without a club are only exception, but even they possibly have a deadline of end of August.
    So free agents will not be able to sign for a club between September and the January window? 
    Possibly, I can’t find a definitive answer.
  • Sage
    Sage Posts: 7,278
    I still believe with free agents, so long as they’re a free agent before the close of the respective windows, you will still be able to sign them.

    If they’ve changed it so that you can’t sign them beyond the normal window, I think you’ll have a lot of players taking potential legal action as they’re essentially stopping them from working and a possible loss of earnings.
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,229
    So a footballer is out of work but can't start a new job until January. 

    Sure the legal profession could look at this as a restraint of trade?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    Sage said:
    I still believe with free agents, so long as they’re a free agent before the close of the respective windows, you will still be able to sign them.

    If they’ve changed it so that you can’t sign them beyond the normal window, I think you’ll have a lot of players taking potential legal action as they’re essentially stopping them from working and a possible loss of earnings.
    Pretty sure free agents can still be signed outside the window. PL clubs have to submit squads to the league, so I imagine it would be unusual for them to sign free agents outside the windows anyway, but not an issue for EFL clubs
  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,356
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    We are linked with Baldock 
  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,356
    He's still under contract till 2021, they paid a fee of over 3 mill for him and he's still valued in excess of 2 mill. People are saying it would cost a mill. The bloke who has tweeted it has said reliable but I don't see us paying 7 figures for a 30 year old, that's un-Roland 
  • cafcsinger
    cafcsinger Posts: 5,548
    He's pony sadly.
  • Ross
    Ross Posts: 4,409
    Powell wanted Baldock in the summer of 2012.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    edited July 2019
    Agreed - it is most definitely not a Roland type of signing. Can't see us spending a seven figure fee on anyone while we're stuck with the old ballbag, even if they're young and talented.













    That is, unless...











  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,955
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    We are linked with Baldock 
    As long as Baldock hasn't turned into Baldrick.


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  • He's pony sadly.
    Wrong
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    Oggy Red said:
    Apologies if shared already 



    We are linked with Baldock 
    As long as Baldock hasn't turned into Baldrick.


    Given the choice between signing Sam Baldock and the man who cleans the public toilets in Aberdeen, I’d go for Wee Jock Poo Pong McPlop every time
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    edited July 2019
    His scoring record over the last eight years...



  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,356
    edited July 2019
    It sounds underwhelming cause of his age and record, but Taylor, Aneke, Bonne and Baldock sounds a lot better than Reza, Makienok, Sanogo and Watt 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    His scoring record over the last eight years...



    Championship numbers: 38 in 157

    Or a little short of 1 in 4. Would likely score 10 ish goals in a season if he stays fit.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    His scoring record over the last eight years...



    Championship numbers: 38 in 157

    Or a little short of 1 in 4. Would likely score 10 ish goals in a season if he stays fit.
    10 goals in the Championship for a relegated side ( Bristol City ) is a fairly decent return, but his 11 for Brighton was in their promotion season so you'd imagine he'd have got plenty of chances
  • Blucher
    Blucher Posts: 4,135
    I can’t imagine there’s anything in the Baldock rumours. Only one prolific season in League 1, on big wages and that’s probably not the only reason Reading want to move him on. There must be some younger, hungrier players out there with more potential.
  • CH4RLTON
    CH4RLTON Posts: 2,618
    Bowyer did hint in his interview that is looking for some experience,  so ticks that box.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 51,995
    edited July 2019
    Oggy Red said:
    Apologies if shared already 



    We are linked with Baldock 
    As long as Baldock hasn't turned into Baldrick.


    He's getting on a bit, he's possibly Baldcock now.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    CH4RLTON said:
    Bowyer did hint in his interview that is looking for some experience,  so ticks that box.
    Was about to say the same.

    Remember him as a busy, hardworking player with a goal in him.

    Could be a good foil for Lyle and Aneke.

    No idea if he's the same player Powell wanted 7 years ago.

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  • CH4RLTON said:
    Bowyer did hint in his interview that is looking for some experience,  so ticks that box.
    Was about to say the same.

    Remember him as a busy, hardworking player with a goal in him.

    Could be a good foil for Lyle and Aneke.

    No idea if he's the same player Powell wanted 7 years ago.

    Probably not.

    He's 7 years older...
  • Isawsummersplay
    Isawsummersplay Posts: 1,427
    edited July 2019
    So are there two Sam Baldocks? And this Sam Baldock might not be the one Powell was after?
  • IR94
    IR94 Posts: 743
    Rather have his brother George tbh
  • Pavo
    Pavo Posts: 758
    If we if we go into next season with Taylor, Aneke, Bonne and Baldock as the front four options, I would be happy enough on the low budget we have. All of them know where the goal is, it will be whether we can get sufficient creativity in the midfield to unlock the better Championship defences vs. league 1?
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    CH4RLTON said:
    Bowyer did hint in his interview that is looking for some experience,  so ticks that box.
    Was about to say the same.

    Remember him as a busy, hardworking player with a goal in him.

    Could be a good foil for Lyle and Aneke.

    No idea if he's the same player Powell wanted 7 years ago.

    Probably not.

    He's 7 years older...
    There's no arguing with that logic : - )

    Taylor is a better player than he was seven years ago. Baldock may be worse.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    So are there two Sam Baldocks? And this Sam Baldock might not be the one Powell was after?
    Yes, exactly.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    not a rumour .. a wish .. experienced and consistent goal scorer, albeit in the bottom 2 divisions ? .. the same name I have been touting for the past five seasons .. Paddy Madden
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_Madden

  • Isawsummersplay
    Isawsummersplay Posts: 1,427
    Thanks.
  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,032
    edited July 2019
    Aren't Reading on one of those one out one in embargoes? 

    Therefore releasing Baldock might mean they can bid for Piggott. 
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,376
    edited July 2019
    Haven’t watched this yet but apparently Bowyer has said he wants 2 or 3 permanent signings and four loans. Also talks about Aneke coming in as a 10, so we need 1 ideally 2 strikers.