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Charlton Only - January 2022 Transfer Rumours (Deadline Day p.97)
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It is - been told a few bits over the last few weeks and had an update last night but been asked not to say anything so things are definitely being worked onthenewbie said:
Chuks signed within 24 hours of the rumour gaining legs and Crawley hasn't named any names.eastterrace6168 said:
Ok, so the "somebody", you advised me about I assume you mean Chuks, not a rumour on here and appeared a day after first appearing as a possible, and as for Cawleys revelation that "is close", please advise who that is?...as I said nothing of any substance if those are the two best examples you can come up with..Belv said:
We signed someone only 5 days ago and Cawley has said another is close.eastterrace6168 said:Three weeks into the window and not a realistic rumour to be seen, oh well, another slow limp towards the finishing line it is, any league two freebies on the horizon anybody...
Seems to me that work is being done, just fairly low key.4 -
But Jacko also said that week he didn't expect any signings to be made before the weekend when asked so I imagine the Chuks deal came somewhat out of the blue with Birmingham looking to offload quick. I'm not doubting that work is going on behind the scenes but it seems that one sort of ended up in their lap.thenewbie said:
Chuks signed within 24 hours of the rumour gaining legs and Crawley hasn't named any names.eastterrace6168 said:
Ok, so the "somebody", you advised me about I assume you mean Chuks, not a rumour on here and appeared a day after first appearing as a possible, and as for Cawleys revelation that "is close", please advise who that is?...as I said nothing of any substance if those are the two best examples you can come up with..Belv said:
We signed someone only 5 days ago and Cawley has said another is close.eastterrace6168 said:Three weeks into the window and not a realistic rumour to be seen, oh well, another slow limp towards the finishing line it is, any league two freebies on the horizon anybody...
Seems to me that work is being done, just fairly low key.0 -
Does he get paid? Yes.BR7_addick said:
As much as it pains me, I disagree.cafc999 said:Lyle is not a championship striker.
What he’s done the plonker is that he took 6 months off match practice to make his dream move to forest, a team that has zero patience due to promotion ambitions and other ammunition up top. And he’s not recovered from that, his fault IMO.
If he hung around and played another two months with us then joined a side that really needed him he’d of probably done well, he did well for us in the championship after all.Does he play? Not really.
Does he care? Not really.0 -
Why do you need rumours if things are happening?eastterrace6168 said:
Ok, so the "somebody", you advised me about I assume you mean Chuks, not a rumour on here and appeared a day after first appearing as a possible, and as for Cawleys revelation that "is close", please advise who that is?...as I said nothing of any substance if those are the two best examples you can come up with..Belv said:
We signed someone only 5 days ago and Cawley has said another is close.eastterrace6168 said:Three weeks into the window and not a realistic rumour to be seen, oh well, another slow limp towards the finishing line it is, any league two freebies on the horizon anybody...
You said it’s a slow limp.
Do signings not count unless they’re rumoured on here first?0 -
I’d be very surprised if Lyle is in the area for football reasons.It’s very likely he was in the Watford area for ex pro Marvin Morgan’s funeral, which was today.they were good friends.
I would have been there myself if it wasn’t for my mums chemo.
so let’s cut him some slack.0 -
What on earth do we want a 39YO striker who once screwed us.
A Totally pointless, short term, panic signing.I don’t know what this club and fanbase obsession is with ex players?
We need to move on, break the cycle and sign fresh, hungry, young players.8 -
It was built years back…..long before the emission control was even thought of.soapy_jones said:
My daughter told me that the other day. I said, " Don't be silly, no one would cock that up, would they?"SoundAsa£ said:
You mean the one who’s drive in/car park entrance is inside the emission control zone and who’s exit is outside the emission control zone!ElliotCAFC said:
Lyle would have to find somewhere to park in Eltham (nightmare) and then walk all the way to McDonald’s.Scoham said:Knowing Lyle, he’d carry on driving for 2 minutes and utilise the Yorkshire Grey drive thru. Luke’s mate is a liar.
Yes, it’s true…….I kid you not.🧐
No answer.0 -
'Once screwed us'? How many years ago? Ballcocks. He knows where the net is. We are third division, in case you forgot.Maccn05 said:What on earth do we want a 39YO striker who once screwed us.
A Totally pointless, short term, panic signing.I don’t know what this club and fanbase obsession is with ex players?
We need to move on, break the cycle and sign fresh, hungry, young players.13 - Sponsored links:
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I remember when we brought Jason Euell back to the Valley in his dotage.
He was/is a legend but that was really embarrassing for everyone concerned, not least Jason Euell.1 -
Not sure I agree that it was embarrassing, he was way past his best for sure but still better than most.grumpyaddick said:I remember when we brought Jason Euell back to the Valley in his dotage.
He was/is a legend but that was really embarrassing for everyone concerned, not least Jason Euell.8 -
He barely played, never started a league game and ended the season on loan at AFC Wimbledon in League 2.buckshee said:
Not sure I agree that it was embarrassing, he was way past his best for sure but still better than most.grumpyaddick said:I remember when we brought Jason Euell back to the Valley in his dotage.
He was/is a legend but that was really embarrassing for everyone concerned, not least Jason Euell.
It wasn’t embarrassing but I’m sure he had a bigger impact on the dressing room than on the pitch.
Have to judge each player individually. I think Defoe even at 39 is likely to offer more as a player than Euell did, but if there’s a good striker available who will be here longer term that would make more sense as a signing.1 -
When Jase scored the goal after he returned the place erupted.1
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While Defoe will grab some goals, he's not going to contribute to a high press.1
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If you bring on someone like Defoe the opposition know if he gets a half chance he will probably score. It does funny things to even the best players minds. Would you more scared of making a mistake with Defoe or Davison lurking?Chunes said:While Defoe will grab some goals, he's not going to contribute to a high press.
Germany did it for decades with their national team. They would have picked Rooney for years after England stopped, its worked alright for them.3 -
I’m not totally disagreeing with you but that 39 year old striker who once screwed us could be the difference between league 1 and league 2 football next season. I suspect the Stockley injury might be the reason for even perhaps a panic buy. No Stockley no goals. Defoe could be the best option out there at the moment.Maccn05 said:What on earth do we want a 39YO striker who once screwed us.
A Totally pointless, short term, panic signing.I don’t know what this club and fanbase obsession is with ex players?
We need to move on, break the cycle and sign fresh, hungry, young players.1 -
We’re in League One - if you think L1 requires a 39 YO that can’t run or play 90mins then I can’t help you, even more so if you think promotion is still possible.Major said:
'Once screwed us'? How many years ago? Ballcocks. He knows where the net is. We are third division, in case you forgot.Maccn05 said:What on earth do we want a 39YO striker who once screwed us.
A Totally pointless, short term, panic signing.I don’t know what this club and fanbase obsession is with ex players?
We need to move on, break the cycle and sign fresh, hungry, young players.
we should be building for the future not continuously looking backwards at old players.
Good to know it’s ok that the Defoe incident was years ago I look forward to you forgiving Taylor in 10 years time for the same reason.1 -
If you think we would be signing Defoe to play 90 minutes then I can’t help you.Maccn05 said:
We’re in League One - if you think L1 requires a 39 YO that can’t run or play 90mins then I can’t help you, even more so if you think promotion is still possible.Major said:
'Once screwed us'? How many years ago? Ballcocks. He knows where the net is. We are third division, in case you forgot.Maccn05 said:What on earth do we want a 39YO striker who once screwed us.
A Totally pointless, short term, panic signing.I don’t know what this club and fanbase obsession is with ex players?
We need to move on, break the cycle and sign fresh, hungry, young players.
we should be building for the future not continuously looking backwards at old players.
Good to know it’s ok that the Defoe incident was years ago I look forward to you forgiving Taylor in 10 years time for the same reason.1 -
Stockley is out and Aneke has been proven to be unable to play 90mins Saturday/ Tuesday / Saturday
so you don’t think there might be a requirement for a starter?
Why would you be an advocate to having 2 strikers that potentially can’t play 90 when your main man is injured?
it’s a short term panic signing based on his reputation rather than what he’s actually capable of nowadays3 - Sponsored links:
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I completely agree with the point that Chuks can't play 90 minutes week in, week out so why sign a 39-year-old as well.Maccn05 said:Stockley is out and Aneke has been proven to be unable to play 90mins Saturday/ Tuesday / Saturday
so you don’t think there might be a requirement for a starter?
Why would you be an advocate to having 2 strikers that potentially can’t play 90 when your main man is injured?
it’s a short term panic signing based on his reputation rather than what he’s actually capable of nowadays
This season is dead, we should be building for next year and bringing in someone who will be 40 for our next campaign doesn't seem like a great idea.7 -
I don’t believe any of the clubs looking to sign him are thinking of any more than an impact player who can come on, lift the team, and nick a goal.Maccn05 said:Stockley is out and Aneke has been proven to be unable to play 90mins Saturday/ Tuesday / Saturday
so you don’t think there might be a requirement for a starter?
Why would you be an advocate to having 2 strikers that potentially can’t play 90 when your main man is injured?
it’s a short term panic signing based on his reputation rather than what he’s actually capable of nowadays
It is no surprise to me that Oxford are being linked and one of the things Karl Robinson was very good at was bringing in ex players to take specialist sessions. Like Bowyer.
I think all the clubs interested are looking at what he could bring to the coaching side of things and any footballer that is still playing professionally at 39, played for his Country, and scored so many goals must be a great role model to have around the club.
We are also after cat1 and I am sure that his profile could only be a good thing.
I would therefore suggest that none of the clubs looking to sign him are looking for a playing role only and IF we were signing him we should look at the wider picture and not view it as some sort of desperate effort to climb the league.4 -
The only reason to bring Defoe in, is with the intention of him becoming a full time coach with us. If that is the case, it makes sense as I’m sure he’ll be great to work with our promising young strikers.
If it’s purely on the playing side, then I agree, this isn’t the season for it. If we needed that extra push just to try and get us over a promotion line then maybe he could add something.6 -
One eye on the future until we are mathematically safe. Defoe will contribute more than just playing if he is allowed to coach. I imagine being able to coach will dictate where he ends up.Chunes said:
I completely agree with the point that Chuks can't play 90 minutes week in, week out so why sign a 39-year-old as well.Maccn05 said:Stockley is out and Aneke has been proven to be unable to play 90mins Saturday/ Tuesday / Saturday
so you don’t think there might be a requirement for a starter?
Why would you be an advocate to having 2 strikers that potentially can’t play 90 when your main man is injured?
it’s a short term panic signing based on his reputation rather than what he’s actually capable of nowadays
This season is dead, we should be building for next year and bringing in someone who will be 40 for our next campaign doesn't seem like a great idea.2 -
Equally if he comes as a coach, because Jackson wants him as a coach, and he registers for this season because we think he gives us something we haven't got, why not.Chunes said:
I completely agree with the point that Chuks can't play 90 minutes week in, week out so why sign a 39-year-old as well.Maccn05 said:Stockley is out and Aneke has been proven to be unable to play 90mins Saturday/ Tuesday / Saturday
so you don’t think there might be a requirement for a starter?
Why would you be an advocate to having 2 strikers that potentially can’t play 90 when your main man is injured?
it’s a short term panic signing based on his reputation rather than what he’s actually capable of nowadays
This season is dead, we should be building for next year and bringing in someone who will be 40 for our next campaign doesn't seem like a great idea.
If the squad cap is abolished for next season there is no harm in keeping him registered next season either.
No one is suggesting he is a marquee striker that we would be relying in to fire us to promotion next season. Although 4 or 5 goals this season could be the difference between staying out of a relegation scrap or not.
TLDR: if Jackson wants him as a coach, crack on, if not jog on.3 -
Unless you're signing someone like Zlatan or a goalkeeper, then if you're signing a 39 year old (who will be 40 two months into next season) then it's surely got to be with a view to a coaching role.RC_CAFC said:The only reason to bring Defoe in, is with the intention of him becoming a full time coach with us. If that is the case, it makes sense as I’m sure he’ll be great to work with our promising young strikers.
If it’s purely on the playing side, then I agree, this isn’t the season for it. If we needed that extra push just to try and get us over a promotion line then maybe he could add something.0 -
As a club that has a history of youth prospects being pinched from us, I'm not sure I'd want to have the next crop being advised by Defoe.
On the other hand, it might help us attract talent as players would want to learn from him. Tough one.2 -
Is there any evidence to back this up? Has he got his coaching badges, has he successfully coached before?RC_CAFC said:The only reason to bring Defoe in, is with the intention of him becoming a full time coach with us. If that is the case, it makes sense as I’m sure he’ll be great to work with our promising young strikers.
If it’s purely on the playing side, then I agree, this isn’t the season for it. If we needed that extra push just to try and get us over a promotion line then maybe he could add something.2 -
no rumours then?5
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Is he even a good coach? He has 3 months experience and was let go by Rangers.On paper he should be good, just hope it’s not just a job for mates.
Jacko, Euelly & Defoe has the base of a great vets 5 aside Team ☺️1
