Charlton Only - January 2022 Transfer Rumours (Deadline Day p.97)

After last nights showing by his replacement I would be searching for a back-up for Dobson as a priority. Genuinely believe that if we lost Dobson for a period of time we would be bang in trouble. 

I feel like we've got the basis of a decent squad for next year, but not first team, if you know what I mean? Having the likes of Purrington, Clare, Gilbey, DJ, Lavelle, Burstow as versatile bench options would be good for a promotion chasing team. But we would need at least 6 *very good* first team additions to really challenge I reckon. Priority would be two elite-level (for league one) wingbacks. Then a Cullen-style midfield dynamo that can take hold of games and make the team tick. An 'attacking' central midfielder that can run at defences and actually has an end product, which may or may not be Browne, but sadly I don't think is Lee, who I would let go. I'd try and replace Famewo with a left-sided CB that is more comfortable with the ball. Finally, seeing as we have Chuks, Stockley and Burstow signed up for the next year at least, I'd let Washington go, with a heavy heart, and push the boat out for a stand-out striker with pace to get in behind. Wishful thinking, maybe, but I think that's the way to make this formation work.

Gribbo said:

Does anyone know when Watson's year is up? End off seasan 

Just checked the article that confirmed his renewal, and cant see the mention of another option either.

Be very surprised if he doesn't decide to retire this year.

Cafc43v3r said:

Croydon said:

I do agree Bowyer would have had a better transfer window though. The fact is he is a name that attracts players at this level, especially getting young talented midfielders.

What like Watson, Levitt and M Smith mrk2 last season?

The manager wouldn't have had much bearing on the recruitment as they didn't do any of it. 

To be fair I think he means more Cullen, bielik and Gallagher 

Covered_End_Lad said:

ForeverAddickted said:

Just checked the article that confirmed his renewal, and cant see the mention of another option either.

Be very surprised if he doesn't decide to retire this year.

Watson will still be here next season, just not as a player.

Christ after last night’s disgraceful performance, I really hope not! Get him as far away from this club as possible.

JoshAddick said:

MattF said:

Terrible business if he goes permanently.

The player who was standing out every week for Crewe hasn’t just disappeared. He’s barely had a chance under Jackson, and when he has it’s come out of position. And under Adkins, everyone was awful, even Dobson, Clare etc. who we’ve all been raving about for the past few months. 

Not a coincidence he’s going to a team in the league above. We’ll regret this decision in the future if he’s goes for good.

So two managers now haven't played him. Do you think that might be because
A) He has been garbage when he has got minutes.
B ) He is off the pace in training and giving both managers no indication that he will compete in a first team game. 
C) Both A and B are correct. 

JoshAddick said:

MattF said:

Terrible business if he goes permanently.

The player who was standing out every week for Crewe hasn’t just disappeared. He’s barely had a chance under Jackson, and when he has it’s come out of position. And under Adkins, everyone was awful, even Dobson, Clare etc. who we’ve all been raving about for the past few months. 

Not a coincidence he’s going to a team in the league above. We’ll regret this decision in the future if he’s goes for good.

Hopefully in the summer Blackpool will do what they've done with Owen Dale.

They had a similar deal with Crewe for him, but seems they've sent him back in January (think because of injury concerns) - The Crewe commentators, when we played them, were suggesting that Blackpool were going to try and do another deal, but for less than originally agreed.

If they then do the same with Kirk, we can potentially tell them no.

Kirk is just a case of going through the ranks at Crewe with his mates and having a good time.

He hasn't got the stomach for the step up or being away from his comfort zone.

I suspect this loan move will fail and he'll be our player next season before being sold on the cheap, probably back to Crewe.

Disappointed with the Kirk news , don't think he's had a fair chance . Maybe a move back closer to home is for the best for him personally, get some minutes and see where things are in the summer. 

cabbles said:

MarcusH26 said:

Disappointed with the Kirk news , don't think he's had a fair chance . Maybe a move back closer to home is for the best for him personally, get some minutes and see where things are in the summer. 

It just never got going.  There may well be more of a player in there, but we’re unlikely to ever see it here based on how things have panned out.  Sometimes things just don’t quite fit, and I think it’s a good idea he’s moving on, for him and for us.  

The key is making sure we avoid it happening again, as best we can.  We sunk a fair bit of money into him 

Yeah I think it's a mixture of the very sad personal news he had just before signing and being a player that's very much meant for one system and one style of play. Obviously was someone Gallen had tracked for a while and was keen to get in. 

Think it's for the best for both parties that this happens, we free up the squad space to add a player that fits what Jacko wants , and Kirk goes and plays regularly at Blackpool , renewing his partnership with Owen Dale.

JoshAddick said:

J BLOCK said:

JoshAddick said:

MattF said:

Terrible business if he goes permanently.

The player who was standing out every week for Crewe hasn’t just disappeared. He’s barely had a chance under Jackson, and when he has it’s come out of position. And under Adkins, everyone was awful, even Dobson, Clare etc. who we’ve all been raving about for the past few months. 

Not a coincidence he’s going to a team in the league above. We’ll regret this decision in the future if he’s goes for good.

So two managers now haven't played him. Do you think that might be because
A) He has been garbage when he has got minutes.
He is off the pace in training and giving both managers no indication that he will compete in a first team game. 
C) Both A and B are correct. 

Or maybe he’s barely had a chance under Jackson because he constantly persists with a 5 at the back formation that doesn’t utilise wingers, and Kirk is a winger.

A player that does not go past a player and cannot cross with his left foot is not a left winger in my book.
Without an overlapping player he is totally predictable in that he will want to cut in onto his right foot, which makes him a doddle to mark.
I have not seen this five at the back of which you speak, but Kirk can’t play as a wing back because he does not know how to tackle or how to defend.

J BLOCK said:

JoshAddick said:

MattF said:

Terrible business if he goes permanently.

The player who was standing out every week for Crewe hasn’t just disappeared. He’s barely had a chance under Jackson, and when he has it’s come out of position. And under Adkins, everyone was awful, even Dobson, Clare etc. who we’ve all been raving about for the past few months. 

Not a coincidence he’s going to a team in the league above. We’ll regret this decision in the future if he’s goes for good.

So two managers now haven't played him. Do you think that might be because
A) He has been garbage when he has got minutes.
He is off the pace in training and giving both managers no indication that he will compete in a first team game. 
C) Both A and B are correct. 

I'd go with