Remember Bows will be thinking, the squad isn't just for now but it's for Christmas.
Last season all the way through December and especially during the Christmas games, the already small squad were woefully under strength with injuries to key players - and it affected results, losing 3 games in that period.
Injury, suspension and loss of form are unavoidable. Bowyer won't want to be exposed like that again.
And, there is a reasonable chance we may lose Taylor, Cullen and maybe Field and Leko after Xmas if they are all doing well.
Gallen confirms we’re trying to sign Matthews, who would be our last signing. However we have another right back option if it doesn’t work out (not Mears).
SteveGallen says:“There is a will on both sides [with Matthews] to do it. It’s just finding that common ground.”
It seems the club like Matthews - and Matthews is keen to sign.
He's been on very good money at Sunderland and I doubt we'll match that. It seems's about money then or perhaps length of contract?
We'll be offering less than he was on but more than he is on.
His agent is doing his job in trying to get the best deal for his client and Gallen is doing this job trying to get the best deal for Charlton.
I like the mention of another option just to remind the agent we can walk away with "no deal" as we have a "backstop". A full backstop, if you like : - )
Is there even really another RB in the picture? Could be a fake story to try and offer a lower wage. I'd be seriously concerned at this stage looking at players still without a club and not been mentioned before about being on trial.
Very decent signing. Celtic fans seem to rate him but Sunderland fans seem to think he’s useless, although they’ve said that about 99% percent of their players over the last 3 years.
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It seems the club like Matthews - and Matthews is keen to sign.
He's been on very good money at Sunderland and I doubt we'll match that.
It seems's about money then or perhaps length of contract?
His agent is doing his job in trying to get the best deal for his client and Gallen is doing this job trying to get the best deal for Charlton.
I like the mention of another option just to remind the agent we can walk away with "no deal" as we have a "backstop". A full backstop, if you like : - )
Hopefully the hold up is nothing to do with our squad size and the inability to let 1/2 go out on loan.
Think I would still prefer Matthews.
Just curious. Is there any reason why you used to rate him but don't now?
Living in East London I saw him play for Orient as a youngster
As it does mention Steve Gallen as head of recruitment?