Doffs cap to Lee Bowyer, Steve Gallen and dare I say it, Thomas Driesden (joking). This has been the best window ever and I will be eating humble pie tonight. Never in a million years did I think this would happen. Gotta feel for Robbie Mustoe and Jesper Blomvquist. No panic buys this time COYA
My wife and 2 boys are all season ticket holders at Brighton and I have been to the Amex a few times when not watching Charlton. Have to say Kayal would be a very good signing as he is very creative midfielder. As for Hemed, good in the air but not the quickest though. Both would be good signings for us in my opinion.
Massively pleased with the last bits of business we've done, hats off to Gallen & Bowyer. Delighted at the players in, but really do feel the best bit of news is keeping Taylor. Have no idea what is going on internally, if he wanted to go or wanted to stay. For me, he seems like a proper decent pro and has never given me any reason to doubt his integrity, so I am glad he is staying and I am sure he will continue to give 100%
It will be interesting to see how Lyle reacts. If he wanted the move (for all the right reasons) then he won't be best pleased. If he didn't and was prepared to stay (with or without contract promises) then we will still have our Lyle Taylor Baby.
The below assumes that he did indeed want to leave...
Thing is if he wants to be moody for a few weeks then we don’t have to play him for that period - as long as Hemed is inbound then Lyle can sit on the bench until he drops the mood.
If he still wants out in January then we can reassess at that point. Until then he’s signed a contract and he’s our player.
Wow just wow! We've had so much crap for so long and our expectations are so low I really don't believe today. Never been on Charlton Life for so long. Exhausted but exhilarated.
You dont think do you, that with all the signings and bidding £4m for a player....RD has actually sold to a new owner(s) and they gave LB the go-ahead get what he wants and keep Lyle? Nothing at this club would surprise me....big announcement on CAFC website later.....the whole package wrapped up together!!
Dont want to be called an apologist for RD(as I have been before)but I really cant fault him in this transfer window,to apparently turn 4.5m for a player is baffling considering what has gone on before.The ulterior motive could of course be that a good start to the season may hasten a sale.We could be winners all round.
Of course, Roland might not yet know nothing about any of it.
Dont want to be called an apologist for RD(as I have been before)but I really cant fault him in this transfer window,to apparently turn 4.5m for a player is baffling considering what has gone on before.The ulterior motive could of course be that a good start to the season may hasten a sale.We could be winners all round.
Of course, Roland might not yet know nothing about any of it.
#inBowyerandGallenwetrust
Don't forget the importance of JJ. All three are doing an amazing job in, let's say, trying circumstances.
Suspect Hemed may be a bit of a donkey, but think Kayal is a good signing.
We don’t have a big strong centre forward that can cause aerial problems and upset horrible centre halves. Happy for him to be a donkey that works his bollocks off and does what Bowyer wants him too.
last one from me.... my mate who is friends with jonny williams has just told me that Lyle hasn't trained properly this week and if he stays wont be involved saturday. watch this space gents
Suspect Hemed may be a bit of a donkey, but think Kayal is a good signing.
We don’t have a big strong centre forward that can cause aerial problems and upset horrible centre halves. Happy for him to be a donkey that works his bollocks off and does what Bowyer wants him too.
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Thing is if he wants to be moody for a few weeks then we don’t have to play him for that period - as long as Hemed is inbound then Lyle can sit on the bench until he drops the mood.
If he still wants out in January then we can reassess at that point. Until then he’s signed a contract and he’s our player.
Time to celebrate.
Ok I'll go and get me pills!!
#inBowyerandGallenwetrust
Don't forget the importance of JJ. All three are doing an amazing job in, let's say, trying circumstances.
Now we wait and see....
ANNOUNCE KAYAL AND HEMED