“I’d love to be able to announce some things but we can’t just do that just yet..." is the perfectly spun delivery of: '...there's nothing to say cos there's nothing to say, noone to announce, no money spent, no fees received...' I'm sure he's put in the hours and miles seeing and learning as much as he can. He'll find out a bit earlier than we will precisely how little this much vaunted budget actually amounts to and how few players can be recruited with sod all money.
I'd love us to be proactive for once and as the window officially opens go "here's our 3 new players, they're joining us on day 1 of preseason alongside Hector, Thomas and Henry who have agreed new deals, and we've got a couple of trialists in place too" but it's just not the Charlton way unfortunately
I'd love us to be proactive for once and as the window officially opens go "here's our 3 new players, they're joining us on day 1 of preseason alongside Hector, Thomas and Henry who have agreed new deals, and we've got a couple of trialists in place too" but it's just not the Charlton way unfortunately
You can do that before the season ends. We signed HH in about April IIRC, it was certainly before the season ended.
I'd love us to be proactive for once and as the window officially opens go "here's our 3 new players, they're joining us on day 1 of preseason alongside Hector, Thomas and Henry who have agreed new deals, and we've got a couple of trialists in place too" but it's just not the Charlton way unfortunately
You can do that before the season ends. Why sign HH in about April IIRC, it was certainly before the season ended.
Slightly different situation as Ipswich were in administration. So although he couldn’t be registered to play, the transfer could take place earlier than usual.
I'd love us to be proactive for once and as the window officially opens go "here's our 3 new players, they're joining us on day 1 of preseason alongside Hector, Thomas and Henry who have agreed new deals, and we've got a couple of trialists in place too" but it's just not the Charlton way unfortunately
You can do that before the season ends. Why sign HH in about April IIRC, it was certainly before the season ended.
Slightly different situation as Ipswich were in administration. So although he couldn’t be registered to play, the transfer could take place earlier than usual.
The transfer can take place when ever all parties agree to it. He obviously couldn't play though.
If memory serves me right it was announced early because he had a small injury and wasn't going to play for Ipswich again?
Brighton announced a signing from Watford weeks ago.
I'd love us to be proactive for once and as the window officially opens go "here's our 3 new players, they're joining us on day 1 of preseason alongside Hector, Thomas and Henry who have agreed new deals, and we've got a couple of trialists in place too" but it's just not the Charlton way unfortunately
You can do that before the season ends. Why sign HH in about April IIRC, it was certainly before the season ended.
Slightly different situation as Ipswich were in administration. So although he couldn’t be registered to play, the transfer could take place earlier than usual.
The transfer can take place when ever all parties agree to it. He obviously couldn't play though.
If memory serves me right it was announced early because he had a small injury and wasn't going to play for Ipswich again?
Brighton announced a signing from Watford weeks ago.
I could be wrong but pretty sure it was cos of their financial issues. I agree transfers can happen whenever but Heidarsson physically joined us earlier. I’m sure he even played for our reserves before the season ended.
Deeney, Harlee Dean, Liam Moore, Tayo Edun, Bradley Dack, Alfie May and Moxon - would be a great start on improving our squad. Definitely need to replace our wide right options with JRS gone and DJ being shit likely moved on in the window
Deeney has had his career, isn’t he going back to Watford as player coach?
Liam Moore has been out injured for most of the last 18 months, would be a risk
Meant Taylor Moore not Liam Moore. The chap from Bristol City. Have no idea what Deeney is doing - but McGoldrick had a great goal return last season and Deeney is a much better player than him. Would be a good option in league one.
Deeney, Harlee Dean, Liam Moore, Tayo Edun, Bradley Dack, Alfie May and Moxon - would be a great start on improving our squad. Definitely need to replace our wide right options with JRS gone and DJ being shit likely moved on in the window
The average age of that lot almost qualifies them for an honorary seat in the west stand complete with rug and thermos.
Deeney, Harlee Dean, Liam Moore, Tayo Edun, Bradley Dack, Alfie May and Moxon - would be a great start on improving our squad. Definitely need to replace our wide right options with JRS gone and DJ being shit likely moved on in the window
The average age of that lot almost qualifies them for an honorary seat in the west stand complete with rug and thermos.
Edun - 25 Moore - 26 Dack - 29 May - 30 in July Moxon - 25 Dean - 32 in July
They're hardly in the Ben Watson category are they?
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However, and this is no disrespect to Dean at all, but I feel like it’s just a variation of a theme that I always hear most managers mention.
’big club, impressed by facilities, the way we want to play football etc etc..’
To be honest there’s not really necessarily much different he can say, but will be nice to see the words back up by some good signings.
is the perfectly spun delivery of: '...there's nothing to say cos there's nothing to say, noone to announce, no money spent, no fees received...'
I'm sure he's put in the hours and miles seeing and learning as much as he can. He'll find out a bit earlier than we will precisely how little this much vaunted budget actually amounts to and how few players can be recruited with sod all money.
Although he was quite small throughout his life in Spain, apparently he has actually grown quite a lot since he was there.
If memory serves me right it was announced early because he had a small injury and wasn't going to play for Ipswich again?
Brighton announced a signing from Watford weeks ago.
Moore - 26
Dack - 29
May - 30 in July
Moxon - 25
Dean - 32 in July
They're hardly in the Ben Watson category are they?