The 2017 Summer Transfer Rumours Thread (Deadline Day from page 264)
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I know it's poor form to rubbish a signing before he's signed. But that is massively underwhelming for a supposed big fish in the third division.
It'll go from underwhelming to outrage if he's the 'good news' to Holmes joining Sheffield United.0 -
Not impressed by Clarke , a shit version of Novack . League Two here we come .0
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Still after Reeves as well as Clarke according to Cawley
https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25322/charlton-still-chasing-top-summer-target-despite-imminent-capture-bradford-attacker/8 -
Great article - unless its my download it leaves you on the edge.........I want to know more !0
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On the other hand we're buying a player from a Top 6 club in L1, and for that matter a club of relatively similar size. I think we can only really judge this when we get to the end of August and see who else we've bought and who we've soldValley11 said:I know it's poor form to rubbish a signing before he's signed. But that is massively underwhelming for a supposed big fish in the third division.
It'll go from underwhelming to outrage if he's the 'good news' to Holmes joining Sheffield United.
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The usual mantra is to give a new player a chance before writing him off.
Although underwhelmed by the prospect surely that still holds true?
The same as getting over excited by a new signing too.
What is the usual allowance, five games, eight games, ten games?
I would start to judge after about 6 games personally, although I am still undecided about JFC and he has played more.1 -
I think Clarke isn't that underwhelming compared to what we have had over the last few years.
Brings bit of experience, is consistent in this division. Impact wise hopefully more like Magennis less like Novak.
Can play Out Wide, no10 or striker. He has been reliable for Bradford. He also has the experience of winning and a strong mentality playing a part in 4 promotions with different sides.
We need more attacking midfielders/playmakers who technically sound with good vision and I welcome Reeves.3 -
What's going to be the story with Ajose?0
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on the other hand we are buying a forward player who doesn't score goals who has his best years behind him for a six figure fee from a club who will be a promotion rival (he he ha ha) who obviously don't consider him good enough for such a team.killerandflash said:
On the other hand we're buying a player from a Top 6 club in L1, and for that matter a club of relatively similar size. I think we can only really judge this when we get to the end of August and see who else we've bought and who we've soldValley11 said:I know it's poor form to rubbish a signing before he's signed. But that is massively underwhelming for a supposed big fish in the third division.
It'll go from underwhelming to outrage if he's the 'good news' to Holmes joining Sheffield United.
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Might as well keep him. Whoever is manager by November might fancy him.seth plum said:What's going to be the story with Ajose?
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Bit weird when we were signing foreign crap nobodies people were saying we need British based proven players in the league we're in, in Clarke, that's exactly what we're getting, he's been in a Bradford team that's probably punched above its weight the last few seasons, I'm not saying he's a quality world beater but can he be worse than what we have?18
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We didn't sign Reeves ?AddickRam said:I think Clarke isn't that underwhelming compared to what we have had over the last few years.
Brings bit of experience, is consistent in this division. Impact wise hopefully more like Magennis less like Novak.
Can play Out Wide, no10 or striker. He has been reliable for Bradford. He also has the experience of winning and a strong mentality playing a part in 4 promotions with different sides.
We need more attacking midfielders/playmakers who technically sound with good vision and I welcome Reeves.0 -
If we get Reeves and keep Holmes we've done well. If we get Marshall as well, that will be real intent.9
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Not saying he will be of course he can. We've sold good players and signed lesser players every year under RD.Greenie Junior said:Bit weird when we were signing foreign crap nobodies people were saying we need British based proven players in the league we're in, in Clarke, that's exactly what we're getting, he's been in a Bradford team that's probably punched above its weight the last few seasons, I'm not saying he's a quality world beater but can he be worse than what we have?
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The only intent I want to see is the intent of the Belgian pricks to f*** off and sell da cloooob.8
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Err, that's what I was saying wasn't it ?Essex_Al said:
Sorry CE don't agree with you at all, Reeves is quality, only seen Clarke a couple of times and he looks useful but nowhere near the cultured player that is Reeves.Covered End said:Clarke is a bit like Reeves, except he's older, can't shoot and doesn't score many goals.
Let's hope we've not got him instead of Reeves. Quite likely though.3 -
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We desperately need to improve our attacking options, particularly attacking options who can play centrally.
Clarke, at 29, doesn't exactly fit the mold of young and hungry that I'd like to see us sign, but we will need depth. As mentioned above, bringing in Reeves and maybe Mavididi or Marshall we would look very good in the attacking 3 behind the striker. Joe Aribo is still around too, of course.
Clarke is not a world beater, but sometimes signings are made in random order. Last summer it was Ajose, Novak, and Holmes in first. The former two didn't do a whole lot despite being heralded in this league. Let's hope we can get a bit more out of Clarke.0 -
We know our manager is wedded to a system that relies a number 10. We don't have one. It's a long season and if we want success we will need two to cover injuries/form etc. Sounds a decent squad player at least.8
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I loathe this number 10 nonsense. We haven't had one since Paolo Di Canio. Our successful teams have always played 442 and worked their nads off; as long as you have mobility in central midfield , it's perfectly doableAthletico Charlton said:We know our manager is wedded to a system that relies a number 10. We don't have one. It's a long season and if we want success we will need two to cover injuries/form etc. Sounds a decent squad player at least.
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KR bemoaned the amount of chances we were missing last season, Clarke may be a decent player but I doubt he will remedy that.0
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Spot on!wmcf123 said:
I loathe this number 10 nonsense. We haven't had one since Paolo Di Canio. Our successful teams have always played 442 and worked their nads off; as long as you have mobility in central midfield , it's perfectly doableAthletico Charlton said:We know our manager is wedded to a system that relies a number 10. We don't have one. It's a long season and if we want success we will need two to cover injuries/form etc. Sounds a decent squad player at least.
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Whereas in reality, we'll probably kick off the season without any of them.Redhenry said:If we get Reeves and keep Holmes we've done well. If we get Marshall as well, that will be real intent.
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haha, I said if, unlikely I know @BolderhumphreyreidBolderhumphreyreid said:0 -
Agree that Bradford have punched above their weight.Greenie Junior said:Bit weird when we were signing foreign crap nobodies people were saying we need British based proven players in the league we're in, in Clarke, that's exactly what we're getting, he's been in a Bradford team that's probably punched above its weight the last few seasons, I'm not saying he's a quality world beater but can he be worse than what we have?
But surely this point translates as: 'Bradford are a playoff-level team has been doing better than the quality of their players would suggest'?
We're discussing buying one of those players.
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Duche will let Robinson sign a couple of players and that will be it. If one of them is essentially a back up in a playoff contender then that tells we will at best be mid table next year. Worrying.2
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Millwall are not interested in Marshall surely only us he will go to then !!1
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Just got a text from my father in law (BCFC season ticket holder) Billy Sharp has split opinion with their fans. He said basically if Billy is played correctly as a no.10 behind the front 2 he's very effective when out of position not so!3
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