Got to say disappointing transfer window. Trouble is you can have the ambition but if players don’t want to come, unless you pay silly wages it’s going to be tough
Got to say disappointing transfer window. Trouble is you can have the ambition but if players don’t want to come, unless you pay silly wages it’s going to be tough
That's why Sandgaard's summer transfer policy was such a shambles. Most players in January are still under contract and would want, in most cases, to get a long contract and wages that are pretty close to the contract they are on. To go a half a season plus without a left back and a forward, declaring we will address the issue in January, is simply stupid.
The fact that two young players at championship clubs are on 18k per week just shows you how much the championship has moved on since we were last close to competing in it
The transfer window isn't over yet...plenty of time to do business in 10 days. Problem with January is that majority of clubs won't sell unless it's for stupid money or they have a replacement lined up which can leave it late.
I understand we don't have money to splash but there are deals to be had no doubt. Ipswich have paid a 7 figure fee for a young, fairly unproven lad from Arsenal. It's crazy.
You’d be crazy not to think this transfer window is going exactly the same way as all the others in recent years. All the talk is about Edun, a player in a position we desperately need so no one talks about anyone else or any other positions. He signs for someone else in the last few days of the window we sign someone shit or nobody at all, and neglect all the other positions we need players for
I do wonder if there might just have been a bit of panic around the club when it was looking very possible we could easily get dragged into the relegation places. We heard rumours of money being spent and Scott arriving with a reputation for sourcing players but now, when although far from certain it’s looking like we’ll just finish somewhere in the middle perhaps the rush to sign players in January has become less urgent. If we believe rumours there’s not a lot of money from either TS or whoever is looking to take over. Not spending unless extremely necessary must look very attractive?
I do wonder if there might just have been a bit of panic around the club when it was looking very possible we could easily get dragged into the relegation places. We heard rumours of money being spent and Scott arriving with a reputation for sourcing players but now, when although far from certain it’s looking like we’ll just finish somewhere in the middle perhaps the rush to sign players in January has become less urgent. If we believe rumours there’s not a lot of money from either TS or whoever is looking to take over. Not spending unless extremely necessary must look very attractive?
Except to the fans and those waivering over a new season ticket. I’m sure I’ll get the true fans will go but I’d tell them to have a look around the stadium on match days. We are in trouble as a club and we desperately need a change of owner/fortune/league.
I assume Scott, Rodwell and Warwick are here to siphon off the Manchester United windfall. Holden has at least earned his wage. Oh and Methven’s aeroplane flights to our matches don’t pay for themselves. I suppose the freeloaders still have 10 days to prove me wrong.
Disappointing window so far and I cant see it getting much better. Disappointing takeover so far and I cant see it getting much better. Wait I see a theme occurring.
You’d be crazy not to think this transfer window is going exactly the same way as all the others in recent years. All the talk is about Edun, a player in a position we desperately need so no one talks about anyone else or any other positions. He signs for someone else in the last few days of the window we sign someone shit or nobody at all, and neglect all the other positions we need players for
Some people dump their frustrations on here when things don't happen as quickly as they think it should. And then try to portray their opinions as fact.
That maybe is the herd instinct of many on Charlton Life ..... but back in the real world, things can often be happening behind the scenes that we haven't been told about yet.
In fact, Dean Holden has said time and time again that the club are not discussing their transfer business until a signing is made. Okay, I get that some people don't pay attention or disregard what he says - but really, that's the truth of the matter: the club are not discussing transfer business until a signing is made.
Curbs did no differently, so why does it become such an issue right now?
Got to say disappointing transfer window. Trouble is you can have the ambition but if players don’t want to come, unless you pay silly wages it’s going to be tough
We don’t have money or ambition.
We do have the backing now might just be like every Jan window most business gets done in the last few days …
Got to say disappointing transfer window. Trouble is you can have the ambition but if players don’t want to come, unless you pay silly wages it’s going to be tough
We don’t have money or ambition.
We do have the backing now might just be like every Jan window most business gets done in the last few days …
We can all chill now lads, we have someone ITK who has put all our minds to rest..phew👍 Where would we be without Ronnie
You have to ask what was the purpose of the 3 amigos that turned up with Holden was/is all about. Hardly running shot gun in the transfer market so far. And isn't one of them on their toes when the window closes?
Got to say disappointing transfer window. Trouble is you can have the ambition but if players don’t want to come, unless you pay silly wages it’s going to be tough
We don’t have money or ambition.
We do have the backing now might just be like every Jan window most business gets done in the last few days …
So who is backing us Ronnie, name a person who is injecting cash into the club other than TS
Seems like we're waiting on Blackburn giving the green light for Edun to move. By all accounts he's an excellent player so I'd rather wait for a quality player on a loan to buy than go after a lesser player because we couldn't wait 10 days to bring in cover for a left back who isn't actually out with a long-term injury. Going into this window we needed a right back, a left back and a striker. Kane's unfortunate injury aside we're not far off and there's clearly a plan. If the window closes and we haven't signed a left back at all then sure, I know a guy who can get us a deal on pitchforks, but it feels quite early to be starting the waterworks just yet. I don't know how some of you summon the energy to be this emotionally fragile all of the time. Must be exhausting.
Seems like we're waiting on Blackburn giving the green light for Edun to move. By all accounts he's an excellent player so I'd rather wait for a quality player on a loan to buy than go after a lesser player because we couldn't wait 10 days to bring in cover for a left back who isn't actually out with a long-term injury. Going into this window we needed a right back, a left back and a striker. Kane's unfortunate injury aside we're not far off and there's clearly a plan. If the window closes and we haven't signed a left back at all then sure, I know a guy who can get us a deal on pitchforks, but it feels quite early to be starting the waterworks just yet. I don't know how some of you summon the energy to be this emotionally fragile all of the time. Must be exhausting.
To be fair to the club, this can be a problem. They seem to have identified a player but have to wait for the player's club to find a replacement. The deal is on in principle but can't happen until something beyond your control does. Do you go for another target when the deal is still on or wait for the player you want? I suppose that decision lies with your communications with the loaning club and how likely the deal is. I presume they want to loan the player to develop him but if we don't have him, somebody else probaby will.
You’d be crazy not to think this transfer window is going exactly the same way as all the others in recent years. All the talk is about Edun, a player in a position we desperately need so no one talks about anyone else or any other positions. He signs for someone else in the last few days of the window we sign someone shit or nobody at all, and neglect all the other positions we need players for
Some people dump their frustrations on here when things don't happen as quickly as they think it should. And then try to portray their opinions as fact.
That maybe is the herd instinct of many on Charlton Life ..... but back in the real world, things can often be happening behind the scenes that we haven't been told about yet.
In fact, Dean Holden has said time and time again that the club are not discussing their transfer business until a signing is made. Okay, I get that some people don't pay attention or disregard what he says - but really, that's the truth of the matter: the club are not discussing transfer business until a signing is made.
Curbs did no differently, so why does it become such an issue right now?
The same people say this every window and every time they’re wrong. It’s not dumping frustrations, it’s a statement based on a number of years of evidence.
You’d be crazy not to think this transfer window is going exactly the same way as all the others in recent years. All the talk is about Edun, a player in a position we desperately need so no one talks about anyone else or any other positions. He signs for someone else in the last few days of the window we sign someone shit or nobody at all, and neglect all the other positions we need players for
Some people dump their frustrations on here when things don't happen as quickly as they think it should. And then try to portray their opinions as fact.
That maybe is the herd instinct of many on Charlton Life ..... but back in the real world, things can often be happening behind the scenes that we haven't been told about yet.
In fact, Dean Holden has said time and time again that the club are not discussing their transfer business until a signing is made. Okay, I get that some people don't pay attention or disregard what he says - but really, that's the truth of the matter: the club are not discussing transfer business until a signing is made.
Curbs did no differently, so why does it become such an issue right now?
The same people say this every window and every time they’re wrong. It’s not dumping frustrations, it’s a statement based on a number of years of evidence.
My post wasn't specifically aimed at you personally, @Smithy but there is this relentless wave of negativity that saturates much of Charlton Life.
The past doesn't always have to dictate the future - and anyway, there's already much talk of change, whether that's with this owner or takeover. We've already seen change of manager, new direction and tactics on the pitch, plus a lot more positivity from players.
There's 10 days of the transfer window left. If on February 1st you are bitterly disappointed with quality of signings or lack of transfer activity, then you'll be proved right. But right now, let's wait and see how things do finally unfold.
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Problem with January is that majority of clubs won't sell unless it's for stupid money or they have a replacement lined up which can leave it late.
I understand we don't have money to splash but there are deals to be had no doubt. Ipswich have paid a 7 figure fee for a young, fairly unproven lad from Arsenal. It's crazy.
I think Edun will sign but not until later on.
January window is ridiculously hard to navigate.
Holden has at least earned his wage.
Oh and Methven’s aeroplane flights to our matches don’t pay for themselves.
I suppose the freeloaders still have 10 days to prove me wrong.
And then try to portray their opinions as fact.
That maybe is the herd instinct of many on Charlton Life ..... but back in the real world, things can often be happening behind the scenes that we haven't been told about yet.
In fact, Dean Holden has said time and time again that the club are not discussing their transfer business until a signing is made. Okay, I get that some people don't pay attention or disregard what he says - but really, that's the truth of the matter: the club are not discussing transfer business until a signing is made.
Curbs did no differently, so why does it become such an issue right now?
We can all chill now lads, we have someone ITK who has put all our minds to rest..phew👍
Where would we be without Ronnie
Hardly running shot gun in the transfer market so far. And isn't one of them on their toes when the window closes?
The past doesn't always have to dictate the future - and anyway, there's already much talk of change, whether that's with this owner or takeover. We've already seen change of manager, new direction and tactics on the pitch, plus a lot more positivity from players.
There's 10 days of the transfer window left. If on February 1st you are bitterly disappointed with quality of signings or lack of transfer activity, then you'll be proved right. But right now, let's wait and see how things do finally unfold.