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Summer Transfer Rumours - Deadline Day p446
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Ladapo came off the bench today to help Ipswich beat Sunderland 2 - 12
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Should have passed in added time instead of shooting over and they would have won 3-1.4
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That was a shocker. Hopefully he has a big falling out with the manager over it and is put on the transfer listMuttleyCAFC said:Should have passed in added time instead of shooting over and they would have won 3-1.22 -
Wouldn't want him then. No dickheads policyNabySarr said:
That was a shocker. Hopefully he has a big falling out with the manager over it and is put on the transfer listMuttleyCAFC said:Should have passed in added time instead of shooting over and they would have won 3-1.4 -
Yes, I would be surprised if either Ipswich are willing to let Ladapo go or Ladapo would want to drop a division bearing in mind he came on today.Henry Irving said:Ladapo came off the bench today to help Ipswich beat Sunderland 2 - 1
Mind you Kirk came on for us and I reckon he'll be gone soon enough.3 -
Josh Coburn was an unused substitute yesterday for Middlesbrough.0
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Callumcafc said:Josh Coburn was an unused substitute yesterday for Middlesbrough.
Definitely one I'd be keeping an eye on , might need Boro to bring in another striker to make it happen as they loaned Matthew Hoppe to San Jose Earthquakes.0 -
Hoping we’ve got some cracking signings lined up.Endrick on loan from Madrid would be a good start, much better than Lanzini.2
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That was actually Dobbo saying "nice one Kirky, no wonder the gaffer has offered you a new 5 year contract".DA9 said:
I noticed something yesterday, maybe I read too much into it, but when Kirk had run back to help break up a Orient attack late in the game, Dobbo ran over and thanked him, slap on the back etc, all seemed to me as “I know you’re going but well done for the effort still”MarcusH26 said:Think Mcgrandles and Kirk will go late in the window once we have players fit and up to speed and any strikers signed.
Did see from Nixon that Birmingham are trying to get Lukas Jutkewicz and Scott Hogan off their wage bill but neither really fit the bill of the type of player we've been going after.
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Reading your article about scouting and Charlton Athletic reminded me of the time I arranged a meeting in The Kings Head in Bexley village with two players that were willing to discuss transferring to Charlton, one was a goal scorer and crowd pleaser Alan Biley and up an coming midfielder Neil Webb both at Portsmouth at the time.My response from the manager at the time was , yes good players, end of story. Have Charlton actually got any scouts or scouting system.Look at Brighton and Brentford not massive clubs but find fantastic players.All Charlton seem to do is keep Jonathan Fortune in business or Gallens mates.Swisdom said:
It probably happens a lot tbhmendonca said:Just out of interest @Swisdom, how does it work with you sending the Club Management a few players? I'd have thought a professional setup would ignore it as 'fan mail', or do they hold you in good regards for spotting decent players?
i got to know Steve Gallen when we were thee hurt sponsors during Covid and we used to chat a bit. He knew I had some scouting qualifications so knew I’m not a weirdo but that I genuinely want to help the club. Every so often he would say what they were looking for and usually the criteria was “out of contract, soon to be out of contract or a free transfer”
so I would go out, look at various stats depending on position, then I’d check their socials and see what type of person they were (no dickhead rule), then check out their contract status as per Transfermarkt as well as who their current agent is on there and see if that agent was already representing someone we have on our books so may have a relationship with, then watch as much footage as I can on my own Wyscout subscription, compile a report of strengths and weaknesses. Then, if they seem a decent fit I would send in the name and report.
a lot goes into it and Steve appreciated I wasn’t just bombarding them with a teenagers wish list but I was actually doing a job for them for free. If one signing comes of it then I’ll be proud and I’ve helped the club.
one I strongly suggested was ignored because he was “no better than we already have” according to one of our scouts. I watched him for a couple of months at Dartford academy team. He just returned from Fulham’s pre season tour of America and is only 17 or 18. So it’s frustrating sometimes.
The one I sent in this week is hugely exciting but I fear we are too late as he may be about to move on. Again I only sent it to Charlie off the back of a conversation at the Gills game. I don’t plan to make a habit out of badgering him but I do intend to try to have a chat with Andy Scott to see if i can develop a similar relationship with him. It doesn’t cost them anything after all and, like I say, it only takes one player to sign from my recommendation and everyone is a winner.2 - Sponsored links:
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Delfin said:
Reading your article about scouting and Charlton Athletic reminded me of the time I arranged a meeting in The Kings Head in Bexley village with two players that were willing to discuss transferring to Charlton, one was a goal scorer and crowd pleaser Alan Biley and up an coming midfielder Neil Webb both at Portsmouth at the time.My response from the manager at the time was , yes good players, end of story. Have Charlton actually got any scouts or scouting system.Look at Brighton and Brentford not massive clubs but find fantastic players.All Charlton seem to do is keep Jonathan Fortune in business or Gallens mates.Swisdom said:
It probably happens a lot tbhmendonca said:Just out of interest @Swisdom, how does it work with you sending the Club Management a few players? I'd have thought a professional setup would ignore it as 'fan mail', or do they hold you in good regards for spotting decent players?
i got to know Steve Gallen when we were thee hurt sponsors during Covid and we used to chat a bit. He knew I had some scouting qualifications so knew I’m not a weirdo but that I genuinely want to help the club. Every so often he would say what they were looking for and usually the criteria was “out of contract, soon to be out of contract or a free transfer”
so I would go out, look at various stats depending on position, then I’d check their socials and see what type of person they were (no dickhead rule), then check out their contract status as per Transfermarkt as well as who their current agent is on there and see if that agent was already representing someone we have on our books so may have a relationship with, then watch as much footage as I can on my own Wyscout subscription, compile a report of strengths and weaknesses. Then, if they seem a decent fit I would send in the name and report.
a lot goes into it and Steve appreciated I wasn’t just bombarding them with a teenagers wish list but I was actually doing a job for them for free. If one signing comes of it then I’ll be proud and I’ve helped the club.
one I strongly suggested was ignored because he was “no better than we already have” according to one of our scouts. I watched him for a couple of months at Dartford academy team. He just returned from Fulham’s pre season tour of America and is only 17 or 18. So it’s frustrating sometimes.
The one I sent in this week is hugely exciting but I fear we are too late as he may be about to move on. Again I only sent it to Charlie off the back of a conversation at the Gills game. I don’t plan to make a habit out of badgering him but I do intend to try to have a chat with Andy Scott to see if i can develop a similar relationship with him. It doesn’t cost them anything after all and, like I say, it only takes one player to sign from my recommendation and everyone is a winner.
Your Scouting CV was what between 82-85?
This must be a wind up but both Brighton and Brentford are Premier clubs now with the wind fall that brings and I know three 17 year olds who joined Brentford in the Summer as they are going down the academy route again.Neil Webb who is 60 now joined Pompey for 80k in 82 and went to Nottingham forest for 250k in 85, Loads of money back then.
The thought that Webb would come to cafc is laughable between those years when we were potless.
Gallen have moved on and Andy Scott is the technical director at Sparrows lane and will dove tail with Holden.4 -
Close.. Cosgrove is a player we are interested inMarcusH26 said:Think Mcgrandles and Kirk will go late in the window once we have players fit and up to speed and any strikers signed.
Did see from Nixon that Birmingham are trying to get Lukas Jutkewicz and Scott Hogan off their wage bill but neither really fit the bill of the type of player we've been going after.0 -
As reported by Callum yesterday. Keep up the good work Ronnie 👍🏻RonnieMoore said:
Close.. Cosgrove is a player we are interested inMarcusH26 said:Think Mcgrandles and Kirk will go late in the window once we have players fit and up to speed and any strikers signed.
Did see from Nixon that Birmingham are trying to get Lukas Jutkewicz and Scott Hogan off their wage bill but neither really fit the bill of the type of player we've been going after.6 -
ITTV mentions that we are looking at a Nigerian forward. Could be someone like Daniel Udoh at Shrewsbury.He was very good in L1 the season before last (scoring one in three) and is now back from the injury which forced him to miss last season.
He played the full game in Shrewsbury’s win over Cheltenham on Sat and scored the previous week in their preseason friendly against Notts County.
Basically a younger version of Ladapo. Strong 6ft forward.13 -
Udoh, was good. But ACL Injury.....some players are never the same after. Would we take the risk?4
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Yep, I expect you're right. I suppose any signing is a bit of a gamble reallyNabySarr said:
I’m guessing if it’s true then we would have at least watched all his pre-season and league games this season to see if he’s back to his old selfMelrose said:Udoh, was good. But ACL Injury.....some players are never the same after. Would we take the risk?0 -
Plus very stringent medicalNabySarr said:
I’m guessing if it’s true then we would have at least watched all his pre-season and league games this season to see if he’s back to his old selfMelrose said:Udoh, was good. But ACL Injury.....some players are never the same after. Would we take the risk?0 -
Why can't Charlton find players as good as Brighton and Brentford, who finished 6th and 9th in the Premier League last season? No idea, can't think what it might be.Delfin said:
Reading your article about scouting and Charlton Athletic reminded me of the time I arranged a meeting in The Kings Head in Bexley village with two players that were willing to discuss transferring to Charlton, one was a goal scorer and crowd pleaser Alan Biley and up an coming midfielder Neil Webb both at Portsmouth at the time.My response from the manager at the time was , yes good players, end of story. Have Charlton actually got any scouts or scouting system.Look at Brighton and Brentford not massive clubs but find fantastic players.All Charlton seem to do is keep Jonathan Fortune in business or Gallens mates.Swisdom said:
It probably happens a lot tbhmendonca said:Just out of interest @Swisdom, how does it work with you sending the Club Management a few players? I'd have thought a professional setup would ignore it as 'fan mail', or do they hold you in good regards for spotting decent players?
i got to know Steve Gallen when we were thee hurt sponsors during Covid and we used to chat a bit. He knew I had some scouting qualifications so knew I’m not a weirdo but that I genuinely want to help the club. Every so often he would say what they were looking for and usually the criteria was “out of contract, soon to be out of contract or a free transfer”
so I would go out, look at various stats depending on position, then I’d check their socials and see what type of person they were (no dickhead rule), then check out their contract status as per Transfermarkt as well as who their current agent is on there and see if that agent was already representing someone we have on our books so may have a relationship with, then watch as much footage as I can on my own Wyscout subscription, compile a report of strengths and weaknesses. Then, if they seem a decent fit I would send in the name and report.
a lot goes into it and Steve appreciated I wasn’t just bombarding them with a teenagers wish list but I was actually doing a job for them for free. If one signing comes of it then I’ll be proud and I’ve helped the club.
one I strongly suggested was ignored because he was “no better than we already have” according to one of our scouts. I watched him for a couple of months at Dartford academy team. He just returned from Fulham’s pre season tour of America and is only 17 or 18. So it’s frustrating sometimes.
The one I sent in this week is hugely exciting but I fear we are too late as he may be about to move on. Again I only sent it to Charlie off the back of a conversation at the Gills game. I don’t plan to make a habit out of badgering him but I do intend to try to have a chat with Andy Scott to see if i can develop a similar relationship with him. It doesn’t cost them anything after all and, like I say, it only takes one player to sign from my recommendation and everyone is a winner.
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I'm surprised people haven't learned their ratios on here yet. 60 new posts? Probably just a debate about soup. 200+? There's your rumour/signing.
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I skim read and only look at posts with 10+ likesGarrymanilow said:I'm surprised people haven't learned their ratios on here yet. 60 new posts? Probably just a debate about soup. 200+? There's your rumour/signing.9 -
Good point, I’ll bare that in mind but what if there are 62, soup and croutons?Garrymanilow said:I'm surprised people haven't learned their ratios on here yet. 60 new posts? Probably just a debate about soup. 200+? There's your rumour/signing.1 -
Soup, and how Aneke has burnt his tongue - out for 6 weeks.sillav nitram said:
Good point, I’ll bare that in mind but what if there are 62, soup and croutons?Garrymanilow said:I'm surprised people haven't learned their ratios on here yet. 60 new posts? Probably just a debate about soup. 200+? There's your rumour/signing.4 -
not for me, just gives me Stockley vibes.Callumcafc said:
(page 281)Callumcafc said:Sam Cosgrove anyone? On ridiculous wages at Brum so would either need to be a loan or he takes a big pay cut.
Reams on ITTV saying we’re in for Cosgrove as a target man option.1 -
His post has 8 likes...J BLOCK said:
I skim read and only look at posts with 10+ likesGarrymanilow said:I'm surprised people haven't learned their ratios on here yet. 60 new posts? Probably just a debate about soup. 200+? There's your rumour/signing.3 -
Someone on the Facebook page (yeah, I know!) suggesting the Steven Sessegnon was spotted at The Valley on Saturday.
Probably nonsense but would be an ideal signing if fit as can cover both sides.
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