Bow said that we could spend a little bit of money in the transfer window so long as it was someone young who could develop and had a resale value, maybe if it is a four year deal, that would be why, to try to maximise the resale value.
However, I find it incredibly strange for us to sign a player, and for that player to agree to join us now when everything else hasn't been sorted out. It's an odd one but I guess all will be sorted and revealed soon, not for any reason other than it has to be.
Macauley Bonne is exactly what Bow etc said we would spend money on if we paid a fee, cheap and young, with potential to be improved (so that he can leave on a free at the end of his contract as our Muppet of an owner won't offer him a decent contract).
Orient fans do not seem phased. Here is what they say about it on their largest message board. Which makes me nervous. This guy is from the National League? He has not even proven himself in League One and we are paying a fee to have him jump a few divisions? All the while we can't seem to find the money to pay the players who got us here? Or our manager? Given it seems the fans feel he universally dropped-off the second half of the season and also claims they have other players they wish to hang on more than Bonne... all that combined... count me out of being happy to see this transfer with so many other fish to fry, first. This seems outright bizarre. Given this is happening while Bowyer is out fishing, I am wondering if this odd transfer is a sign he is not going to be with us in two weeks.
Got to be careful with these though. Some can be sour grapes etc. I would still say the majority of the fans I've read have praised him and he looks promising in the highlights. Looks very quick which is what a lot of people wanted on here. Just need to sign that big lump Eaves now ideally
Happy with this type of signing. Fits the player Bowyer likes. Potential and something for Bow to work on. Bonne, Lockyer, the Plymouth winger. Would much rather the best of the lower leagues scouted by Gallen than a bunch of journeymen.
Gallen's track record is excellent so I'm happy with this if he rates the player.
I'd be worried if he was to go straight into the starting 11, and I doubt the player expects to anyway but as a squad player it's a relatively cheap punt
It's the sort of deal which doesn't really rely on Bowyer (or Gallen staying) any local player would leap at the chance of moving from L2 to the Championship, whoever the manager was
Gallen's track record is excellent so I'm happy with this if he rates the player.
I'd be worried if he was to go straight into the starting 11, and I doubt the player expects to anyway but as a squad player it's a relatively cheap punt
It's the sort of deal which doesn't really rely on Bowyer (or Gallen staying) any local player would leap at the chance of moving from L2 to the Championship, whoever the manager was
He's been playing in the National League not L2 so it's a massive leap - could be another Stewart Fleetwood.
Orient fans do not seem phased. Here is what they say about it on their largest message board. Which makes me nervous. This guy is from the National League? He has not even proven himself in League One and we are paying a fee to have him jump a few divisions? All the while we can't seem to find the money to pay the players who got us here? Or our manager? Given it seems the fans feel he universally dropped-off the second half of the season and also claims they have other players they wish to hang on more than Bonne... all that combined... count me out of being happy to see this transfer with so many other fish to fry, first. This seems outright bizarre. Given this is happening while Bowyer is out fishing, I am wondering if this odd transfer is a sign he is not going to be with us in two weeks.
Look like the sort of comments written on here about KAG when he left and Huddersfield fans love him.
Gallen's track record is excellent so I'm happy with this if he rates the player.
I'd be worried if he was to go straight into the starting 11, and I doubt the player expects to anyway but as a squad player it's a relatively cheap punt
It's the sort of deal which doesn't really rely on Bowyer (or Gallen staying) any local player would leap at the chance of moving from L2 to the Championship, whoever the manager was
He's been playing in the National League not L2 so it's a massive leap - could be another Stewart Fleetwood.
I meant that he's in L2 now (with Orient) so for next season it's a leap of 2 divisions
Gallen's track record is excellent so I'm happy with this if he rates the player.
I'd be worried if he was to go straight into the starting 11, and I doubt the player expects to anyway but as a squad player it's a relatively cheap punt
It's the sort of deal which doesn't really rely on Bowyer (or Gallen staying) any local player would leap at the chance of moving from L2 to the Championship, whoever the manager was
He's been playing in the National League not L2 so it's a massive leap - could be another Stewart Fleetwood.
I meant that he's in L2 now (with Orient) so for next season it's a leap of 2 divisions
I knew what you meant but I was just making the point his biggest success had been at National League level - it's a big leap from there to the Championship. Hopefully he proves okay.
My take on this is that Aribo is going somewhere and we are pretty much spending most of the money on Bonne. An appeasement if you will
I also take it that Bowyer has signed up now
Complete guesses but that’s what I think and maybe a busy week ahead
Joe was training down at David Lloyd’s this morning. Told him I loved him and didn’t want him to leave. In fact, I was begging him as I held on to his leg whilst he tried to get away. Asked him if he was leaving and he said he hadn’t made up his mind yet but was keeping his options open. I suspect he was just being diplomatic
My take on this is that Aribo is going somewhere and we are pretty much spending most of the money on Bonne. An appeasement if you will
I also take it that Bowyer has signed up now
Complete guesses but that’s what I think and maybe a busy week ahead
Joe was training down at David Lloyd’s this morning. Told him I loved him and didn’t want him to leave. In fact, I was begging him as I held on to his leg whilst he tried to get away. Asked him if he was leaving and he said he hadn’t made up his mind yet but was keeping his options open. I suspect he was just being diplomatic
He called the police apparently about a stalker...
My Leyton Orient supporting mate text me this morning saying we were getting an absolute bargain, and that Bonne should be going for £1m+ in the current market.
Reckons he's good enough now for the Championship and is still improving.
My take on this is that Aribo is going somewhere and we are pretty much spending most of the money on Bonne. An appeasement if you will
I also take it that Bowyer has signed up now
Complete guesses but that’s what I think and maybe a busy week ahead
Joe was training down at David Lloyd’s this morning. Told him I loved him and didn’t want him to leave. In fact, I was begging him as I held on to his leg whilst he tried to get away. Asked him if he was leaving and he said he hadn’t made up his mind yet but was keeping his options open. I suspect he was just being diplomatic
He called the police apparently about a stalker...
The police advised him to go as far away as possible, say Glasgow
My take on this is that Aribo is going somewhere and we are pretty much spending most of the money on Bonne. An appeasement if you will
I also take it that Bowyer has signed up now
Complete guesses but that’s what I think and maybe a busy week ahead
Joe was training down at David Lloyd’s this morning. Told him I loved him and didn’t want him to leave. In fact, I was begging him as I held on to his leg whilst he tried to get away. Asked him if he was leaving and he said he hadn’t made up his mind yet but was keeping his options open. I suspect he was just being diplomatic
He called the police apparently about a stalker...
The police advised him to go as far away as possible, say Glasgow
He won’t get to Glasgow with a broken leg #JustSaying
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However, I find it incredibly strange for us to sign a player, and for that player to agree to join us now when everything else hasn't been sorted out. It's an odd one but I guess all will be sorted and revealed soon, not for any reason other than it has to be.
Fits the player Bowyer likes. Potential and something for Bow to work on.
Bonne, Lockyer, the Plymouth winger.
Would much rather the best of the lower leagues scouted by Gallen than a bunch of journeymen.
Add Eaves and that’s our four.
Leaves a lot on Taylor’s shoulders.
I'd be worried if he was to go straight into the starting 11, and I doubt the player expects to anyway but as a squad player it's a relatively cheap punt
It's the sort of deal which doesn't really rely on Bowyer (or Gallen staying) any local player would leap at the chance of moving from L2 to the Championship, whoever the manager was
The Admiral not coming
Roland and his Driesen sidekick seem to be working to the L1 version regardless.
Reckons he's good enough now for the Championship and is still improving.