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Summer Transfer Rumours 2020 (DEADLINE DAY from pg.258)
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Not sure why we didn't buy Shinnie if he's only under contract until next year. It would free up a loan space too0
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Lolz at the time line we live in when all of a sudden people think Joe Piggot is the answer to our (potentially non existent) problems.
I'm willing to bet a donation to the upbeats now that at least one of our players will score over 15 goals this season.9 -
Grant only started because Igor get injured again. If him a Taylor had stayed fit all season (no laughing at the back) Grant would have probably been let go at the end of the season and no one would have kicked up a stink.ForeverAddickted said:
But then we went into 2018/19 with a large amount of the squad missingcarly burn said:
Not having a pre season with such a new group is going to be a huge miss imo.ShootersHillGuru said:Regardless of the very welcome ambition being shown by our new owner I think this season was always going to be a bridge too far for promotion. We started at a massive low point and in reality have started the groundwork for a promotion squad relatively well. Trying to find a 20 goal striker in the time and under the monetary constraints was always going to be the big challenge. Looks like we have failed in that respect. That’s not to say we might not be luckier in January or next summer. Think we’ll get on a bit of a roll by the end of November but I really do see our lack of proven firepower leaving us short. Late run into the playoffs is what I’m still hoping for. Can’t see top two no matter how hard I try.
I think it played a big part in our success during the last promotion season.
We went to Sunderland with a very weak squad
If anything pre-season allowed Bowyer to see that Taylor / Grant was going to be key else it was Taylor and Vetokele
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Decent window as far as I'm concerned. On paper we have signed without a shadow of a doubt the most threatening midfielder in this league for the past 4 seasons in Maddison. Nottingham Forests captain who was integral for them, Gunter who has never played at this level? Shinnie who won promotion, a hard nut centre back, Bogle who has moved twice for 7 figure fees, young Chelsea talent and now a nippy forward just in the last few weeks.
That is absolutely a good window, you will struggle to find another league 1 side with a better window. I understand selling a player for 2 million and not spending it is frustrating but it probably covers the fees for all the players we have brought in. I also don't like the snobbery I've seen on twitter about Luton, the reality is they've been a better run club than us in recent years and have a better side, that's football, swings and roundabouts.
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I do wonder if it's mostly the same fans that were bitching about Bonne saying he wasn't good enough, that are now complaining about us not being able to get a suitable replacement (in their eyes).
I know some are the same fans that didn't want Bonne sold.1 -
"Try before you buy"....like many lower league footballers in today's covid environment. They now need to earn a signing on fee / perm contract.killerandflash said:Not sure why we didn't buy Shinnie if he's only under contract until next year. It would free up a loan space too0 -
Maybe Luton want to have the option to keep him should they be relegated?killerandflash said:Not sure why we didn't buy Shinnie if he's only under contract until next year. It would free up a loan space too0 -
Would be happier seeing Smyth actually come in before the moaning about him starts, clocks ticking and it's not a done deal yet2
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We got one half of the Bonne sale right in my eyes at the moment - The fee was correct, but we need to stop selling players before a replacement is foundDazzler21 said:I do wonder if it's mostly the same fans that were bitching about Bonne saying he wasn't good enough, that are now complaining about us not being able to get a suitable replacement (in their eyes).
I know some are the same fans that didn't want Bonne sold.
We keep doing it and feels like we're shooting ourselves in the hand as we're confident we've got some bandage yet after rumaging through the drawer only have a plaster
Gonna have faith that Smyth can come in and do the job, he hasnt scored on a regular basis yet but I dont like that approach, all Strikers have to find their feet in front of goal somewhere, Jon Leko was no different last sesaon, so why wont it be any different for Paul with us this season4 -
Dont forget Shinnie was shown training with the squad today so wouldnt be surprised if Smyth did the same and they're just delaying the announcementMattF said:Would be happier seeing Smyth actually come in before the moaning about him starts, clocks ticking and it's not a done deal yet
Not really concerned about it not happening4 - Sponsored links:
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..Braziliance said:Decent window as far as I'm concerned. On paper we have signed without a shadow of a doubt the most threatening midfielder in this league for the past 4 seasons in Maddison. Nottingham Forests captain who was integral for them, Gunter who has never played at this level? Shinnie who won promotion, a hard nut centre back, Bogle who has moved twice for 7 figure fees, young Chelsea talent and now a nippy forward just in the last few weeks.
That is absolutely a good window, you will struggle to find another league 1 side with a better window. I understand selling a player for 2 million and not spending it is frustrating but it probably covers the fees for all the players we have brought in. I also don't like the snobbery I've seen on twitter about Luton, the reality is they've been a better run club than us in recent years and have a better side, that's football, swings and roundabouts.
Roll on the rest of the season, very much half glass full
Arthur Fowler's Christmas Club was better run than us in recent years
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sillav nitram said:
I once went out with a women with lips like, felt like I was going through a car wash every time I kissed her!Swisdom said:
Don't knock it without trying it ;-)sillav nitram said:
Inflatable lips and Troy Tempest eyebrows don't do it for me @SwisdomSwisdom said:
I wouldn't kick her out of bed for fartingsillav nitram said:
Very scary lips and eyebrows.KiwiValley said:Tangential question: If I get a basic ValleyPass subscription does it give me access to delayed extended highlights for every game? and how soon after the match are the highlights available? (NB: picture of no relevance and simply used to get someone's attention)
Why were you wasting those lips on kissing?
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Been a good window in my mind. Lots of new players and the crooks/spivs/RD gone!! TS has saved the club and I trust LB and SG to now push ahead, remember theres another window in less than 3 months time!10
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See what happens when you dont send the club tard out to buy pop and packets of crisps?
Bloody amateurs!!!1 -
We've had an 8/10 transfer window for me, the defensive additions have been fantastic. Midfield looks strong too (wish we had got Thomas for another wide option), I know I look like I'm moaning but its only because I think with 1 prolific striker we would've had a chance of pushing for automatic promotion.1
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Never get that many over the line before 5Dazzler21 said:37 to go16 -
I didn't want Bonne sold because I wasn't sure who we might replace him with. Looking at all the business in its entirety, I think Bowyer is trying to spread the goals through the team. If we pose enough problems, who knows. We do have to remember the level. I do think people respect League One a bit more than they should.
The challenge is to get things working quickly. And to become a front foot team again. We certainly should be able to do that.1 -
They were simpler to the passes Williams and Cullen were playing in the 3 months of "Bowyer ball" in the championship. Seems like a long time ago now.ElliotCAFC said:Interesting thread here: https://twitter.com/blades_analytic/status/1149445756585218048?s=210 - Sponsored links:
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Never should have let Bonne go.7
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He just has :-)Bexleyheath_Addick said:I just know it'll be Paul Smyth who signs, and i feel sorry for him already
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This is very true, if Josh Magennis can get 10+ goals in a season I think nearly anyone can!MuttleyCAFC said:I didn't want Bonne sold because I wasn't sure who we might replace him with. Looking at all the business in its entirety, I think Bowyer is trying to spread the goals through the team. If we pose enough problems, who knows. We do have to remember the level. I do think people respect League One a bit more than they should.
The challenge is to get things working quickly. And to become a front foot team again. We certainly should be able to do that.1 -
I can't really comment until I see them in action. Always need to seem thin in a red shirt half a dozen times before I can really comment.Pelling1993 said:We've had an 8/10 transfer window for me, the defensive additions have been fantastic. Midfield looks strong too (wish we had got Thomas for another wide option), I know I look like I'm moaning but its only because I think with 1 prolific striker we would've had a chance of pushing for automatic promotion.4 -
I wonder why Smyth wasn’t included in the Bonne (who we should never have let go) deal?Maybe we just had other targets at that time.2
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Done deal for Smyth.1
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He was announced at 4.31.SouthWest_Addicks said:Done deal for Smyth.
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