One player I thought could help our situation at wing back is someone who can play both sides and has decent attacking qualities too.
Bali Mumba at Plymouth would be a good signing for anyone in the Championship I believe. Not a club this season I see doing much in League One.
Would be an unreal signing, like Alfie Doughty, probably too good to be in League 1.
I don't think we can afford him though, and not because I am saying we can't/won't for a change, I think we have spent too bloody much and at risk of a financial breach 😂
"🚨 Blackburn Rovers have registered interest in Plymouth Argyle full-back Bali Mumba.
With Callum Brittain’s future still uncertain, Derby have met Blackburn’s £3 million valuation, while Middlesbrough also remain in the mix."
3 million valuation. Blackburn after him to replace the expected departure of Callum Brittain, Boro also been heavily linked with Brittain along with Derby.
Isn’t that £3m Brittain’s valuation?
If Mumba costs anywhere near that then £800k on Fukuda looks worth the gamble, but I get why we hoped to get him on loan, bigger risk and out of contract in 6 months.
You're right, I have got my wires crossed.
Mumba does have the exact same transfer market valuation though so he would probably cost a similar fee.
Does anyone else see us spending a multi million pound fee again this window, cause I don’t
I don’t but I also thought that after Kelman signed, and we’re getting Knibbs for a decent fee
You’re probably right though as every big fee signing has been a starter and a new wing back is unlikely to be one with Edwards and Apter here already
NJ may try Apter at wingback, but I very much doubt it will work, he is a winger not a fullback and you have to be both at wingback, especially in a division we are going to struggle in.
One player I thought could help our situation at wing back is someone who can play both sides and has decent attacking qualities too.
Bali Mumba at Plymouth would be a good signing for anyone in the Championship I believe. Not a club this season I see doing much in League One.
Would be an unreal signing, like Alfie Doughty, probably too good to be in League 1.
I don't think we can afford him though, and not because I am saying we can't/won't for a change, I think we have spent too bloody much and at risk of a financial breach 😂
"🚨 Blackburn Rovers have registered interest in Plymouth Argyle full-back Bali Mumba.
With Callum Brittain’s future still uncertain, Derby have met Blackburn’s £3 million valuation, while Middlesbrough also remain in the mix."
3 million valuation. Blackburn after him to replace the expected departure of Callum Brittain, Boro also been heavily linked with Brittain along with Derby.
Isn’t that £3m Brittain’s valuation?
If Mumba costs anywhere near that then £800k on Fukuda looks worth the gamble, but I get why we hoped to get him on loan, bigger risk and out of contract in 6 months.
You're right, I have got my wires crossed.
Mumba does have the exact same transfer market valuation though so he would probably cost a similar fee.
Does anyone else see us spending a multi million pound fee again this window, cause I don’t
I don’t but I also thought that after Kelman signed, and we’re getting Knibbs for a decent fee
You’re probably right though as every big fee signing has been a starter and a new wing back is unlikely to be one with Edwards and Apter here already
NJ may try Apter at wingback, but I very much doubt it will work, he is a winger not a fullback and you have to be both at wingback, especially in a division we are going to struggle in.
A player who can do both effectively wouldn’t be playing championship football they’d be in the prem. A wingback you would describe as someone who does defensive duties first then gets forward. In Apter’s case he’s going to play as a winger with more emphasis on defending than a traditional winger. Having a winger who plays more defensively only out of possession isn’t going to limit how he attacks he’s still going to be told to bomb down the wings and take players on and try and create
These are the people who still froth every time Ronnie posts anything, they've got no chance against the 'Tanto Olaofe missed a chance for Stockport and should be flensed' guy
I also think we’ve another very good signing to come. Possibly more after that.
You didn’t believe Kelman or Knibbs were happening at all…but now this ⬆️. How was the Road to Damascus? 😉
I didn’t think Kelman was going to happen. Never thought Knibbs wasn’t at least on the cards although I did think it would take a bit longer to get done because of the other clubs interested. No Damascus moment. I still believe we’ll have another 3 in.
Burstow going to Bolton almost certainly blocks Ahadme going up there.
Not true. In fact, quite the opposite.
My sources tell me that bringing in Ahadme was a non-negotiable for Burstow. The two are mutual admirers and feel that they complement each other on (and off) the pitch.
All I can say is that if this dynamic duo do get paired up, then League One defenders better buckle up - as they are in for a HELL of a ride.
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Let’s send back the signings, get a refund and bring back Chuks. That way we’ll know our best team and none of the Wembley heroes have to be dropped.
https://x.com/HullCity/status/1950217266823360581?t=eblCuBdUnHcyLxCo-31HGg&s=19
It's funny cause when we were originally linked I thought he would have been a good pick up, now I wouldn't be fussed and think we can do much better.
The cash expenditure has turned me into a total football diva.
If Charlton don't win their first 6 games on the spin, then it's a mess and NJ doesn't know his best team 🙂
My sources tell me that bringing in Ahadme was a non-negotiable for Burstow. The two are mutual admirers and feel that they complement each other on (and off) the pitch.
All I can say is that if this dynamic duo do get paired up, then League One defenders better buckle up - as they are in for a HELL of a ride.