Whatever the reason, it’s encouraging that Jones is aware we need a ‘ten’, a more creative player in that midfield. He’ll find the right person, he’s been a very good judge of player so far. Plus he has Chapple helping him now.
Let’s see what decision made tonight .. and hopefully have a clearer picture in the morning ?
I read it as the decision is wether he’s going to be in the Reading side, as it also mentions what his mindset is now about playing, nothing to do with coming here that seems to be off now.
Is it just me or has Ronnie been posting some fairly sensible comments lately?
Hopefully we called it off as we have an even better option lined up instead. I suspect though it was his medieval. Shame, would have loved Knibbs at Charlton, we could definitely do with more goals and midfield dynamism.
Hopefully we called it off as we have an even better option lined up instead. I suspect though it was his medieval. Shame, would have loved Knibbs at Charlton, we could definitely do with more goals and midfield dynamism.
No wonder we rejected him !
He's a big admirer of historical torture devices and owns an extensive collection of iron maidens.
Hopefully we called it off as we have an even better option lined up instead. I suspect though it was his medieval. Shame, would have loved Knibbs at Charlton, we could definitely do with more goals and midfield dynamism.
No wonder we rejected him !
He's a big admirer of historical torture devices and owns an extensive collection of iron maidens.
FWIW I think we pulled the plug on the Knibbs deal because someone else surprisingly became available and we decided to go down that route because it meant there would be a cost saving over the Knibbs deal and we could use that saving and spend it better elsewhere. Whether that turns out to be a good decision who knows but if we ended up being able to get, for instance, Fukada and Donley instead of Knibbs I think most of us would be happy with that.
I’m sure my source may well be the same as someone else I know but Penny was definitely ready and waiting to go so was definitely a last minute decision to pull out.
I’m surprised as it sounded like Knibbs was a player we were chasing all summer, to pull out of the deal at the last minute is surprise so I am hoping it’s Donley ideally on a perm though!
I think it would be harsh on Knibbs if he passed the medical but we pulled the deal just because we now favoured someone else. That would not be a good look in my eye. It might also come to bite us on the bum if this alternative player doesn't join us for some reason & we are left with egg on our faces.
Looks like the euphoria of the past couple of weeks is now levelling off & things are starting to look a bit iffy......
• Godden & Berry have not played any pre-season matches and therefore wont be in the starting 11 anytime soon.
• Lost our RWB and cant replace him for love nor money.
• new CEO cant take up the post & so we have to start looking for a new one.
I think it would be harsh on Knibbs if he passed the medical but we pulled the deal just because we now favoured someone else. That would not be a good look in my eye. It might also come to bite us on the bum if this alternative player doesn't join us for some reason & we are left with egg on our faces.
Looks like the euphoria of the past couple of weeks is now levelling off & things are starting to look a bit iffy......
• Godden & Berry have not played any pre-season matches and therefore wont be in the starting 11 anytime soon.
• Lost our RWB and cant replace him for love nor money.
• new CEO cant take up the post & so we have to start looking for a new one.
Could just be Charlton are playing a clever game .. pitting player against agent … player wants to join, agent trying to force more money out of Charlton , we refuse agent goes back to player tell him his move off .. player has bust up with agent demands he sorts the deal out ..
JRS to Rangers seems to be off. But before we get too excited, he limped off in a friendly the other day and Palarse have said no more outgoings till they get more in.
This window went downhill when we didn’t get the Japanese fella lol
Went downhill, bit steep, we've had a great window and it ain't finished yet, Fukuda could still be on, but waiting on his contract to end, shame about Knibbs, but come on now, we're doing a whole lot better than a lot of us expected, me included...
Sorry mate it was meant in jest, of course we have had a fantastic window far beyond most people’s expectations
Don't back down, mate. You are onto something. We sold our excellent RWB and still have not replaced him. Failed to get Offiah, Fukuda, and Knibbs, and decided not to appoint a new CEO. Lost two of our brightest youngsters to proper clubs before they had kicked a ball in anger for us. Lucky to scrape a draw with 4th tier Cambridge and got thrashed by Ipswich reserves.
You don't have to be Nostradamus to see where we are heading.
100% nailed it. 0-3 to Watford is where it's heading. Pringle anyone?
JRS to Rangers seems to be off. But before we get too excited, he limped off in a friendly the other day and Palarse have said no more outgoings till they get more in.
I think it would be harsh on Knibbs if he passed the medical but we pulled the deal just because we now favoured someone else. That would not be a good look in my eye. It might also come to bite us on the bum if this alternative player doesn't join us for some reason & we are left with egg on our faces.
Looks like the euphoria of the past couple of weeks is now levelling off & things are starting to look a bit iffy......
• Godden & Berry have not played any pre-season matches and therefore wont be in the starting 11 anytime soon.
• Lost our RWB and cant replace him for love nor money.
• new CEO cant take up the post & so we have to start looking for a new one.
Golfie’s back!
Yeah, but why can't he write his own material, instead of stealing from me?
Could just be Charlton are playing a clever game .. pitting player against agent … player wants to join, agent trying to force more money out of Charlton , we refuse agent goes back to player tell him his move off .. player has bust up with agent demands he sorts the deal out ..
No wonder you are called the Medway Machiavelli.
Though some on here think Machiavelli was a winger for Genoa.
Could just be Charlton are playing a clever game .. pitting player against agent … player wants to join, agent trying to force more money out of Charlton , we refuse agent goes back to player tell him his move off .. player has bust up with agent demands he sorts the deal out ..
No wonder you are called the Medway Machiavelli.
Though some on here think Machiavelli was a winger for Genoa.
This Knibbs thing has, for me, put a small dent in my enthusiasm for this transfer window. Of course, we don't know the circumstances around this. Maybe he'll still come... maybe we'll find a great alternative. Waiting game. We defo need someone of his style of play in the side though.
This Knibbs thing has, for me, put a small dent in my enthusiasm for this transfer window. Of course, we don't know the circumstances around this. Maybe he'll still come... maybe we'll find a great alternative. Waiting game. We defo need someone of his style of play in the side though.
And I am sure Chappell and Jones know that .. hence the reason why they went for Knibbs
I know the club will never say what happened to the deal, but at the same time knowing that fans will be spitting feathers about it falling through, and without at least a post on the OS as to the reasons for that decision, the club know speculation will be the result....Catch 22...I'm afraid that we will never know the facts....🤷♂️
Must say I’m disappointed, only one person got the joke…😂😂
Hopefully we called it off as we have an even better option lined up instead. I suspect though it was his medieval. Shame, would have loved Knibbs at Charlton, we could definitely do with more goals and midfield dynamism.
No wonder we rejected him !
Agree cant have a bloke running around in a suit if armour and a mace, not with our injury record
JRS to Rangers seems to be off. But before we get too excited, he limped off in a friendly the other day and Palarse have said no more outgoings till they get more in.
Can we send them Ahadme?
Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions and Article 7 of the European Convention on Human Rights both prohibit torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. This prohibition is absolute and cannot be qualified or derogated from under any circumstances.
Sounds to me that the club just didn't want another Chucks situation on their hands, especially as the deal fell apart after the medical.
"Another Chuks situation"
Meanwhile here are their last 6 seasons side by side. Only 15,624 minutes of football for risk hazard Knibbs compared to Chuks 4864 minutes of football.
Sounds to me that the club just didn't want another Chucks situation on their hands, especially as the deal fell apart after the medical.
"Another Chuks situation"
Meanwhile here are their last 6 seasons side by side. Only 15,624 minutes of football for risk hazard Knibbs compared to Chuks 4864 minutes of football.
Not how medicals work 🥱🥱, a medical isnt looking just at previous injuries.
Sounds to me that the club just didn't want another Chucks situation on their hands, especially as the deal fell apart after the medical.
"Another Chuks situation"
Meanwhile here are their last 6 seasons side by side. Only 15,624 minutes of football for risk hazard Knibbs compared to Chuks 4864 minutes of football.
Cool but it’s a long term and highly expensive investment. If the medical has shown it’s not worth the risk then that’s it
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Knibbs and Fukuda would still be the preferred!
Looks like the euphoria of the past couple of weeks is now levelling off & things are starting to look a bit iffy......
• Godden & Berry have not played any pre-season matches and therefore wont be in the starting 11 anytime soon.
• Lost our RWB and cant replace him for love nor money.
• new CEO cant take up the post & so we have to start looking for a new one.
Can we send them Ahadme?
No wonder you are called the Medway Machiavelli.
Though some on here think Machiavelli was a winger for Genoa.
Meanwhile here are their last 6 seasons side by side. Only 15,624 minutes of football for risk hazard Knibbs compared to Chuks 4864 minutes of football.