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Summer 2022 transfer rumours (Gilbey loan confirmed p513, a signing falls through last minute p541)
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@Braziliance speculated about O’ Connell as an option a few pages backJamesSeed said:Can I just check…. 150+ pages or rumours, and not a single serious mention of O’Connell or Egbo?Feel very let down :-(2 -
That's because we were massively down in numbers in defence, having lost Matthews, Gunter, Pearce, Famewo and Purrington (plus Souare and Castillo). Indeed we still have no left backthenewbie said:Interesting perhaps that our first signings were both defenders - could be coincidence of course but I like the idea of building a solid back 4 to give our midfield more freedom to press on, though I imagine Dobson will be kept on as that extra shield.
I'd say both signings are decent and show that we are definitely looking at building an actual team that will last for more than a single season but part of me would still like to see the kind of statement signing that would show real intent.
Elsewhere, while there might be players who people here think aren't good enough, at least we have enough midfielders and strikers to easily fill a decent 11.0 -
And a couple have quoted themselves talking about Egbo after Garner arrived, so they were there somewhere.0
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PWR much. On Sunday before the signings the forum was on the verge of a collective Waco and now in the space of two days and two signings nobody knows much about the forums on the verge of a mass orgasm. Have I missed something and can you all wait until I get my umbrella ☔️0
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Ah got ya mate. Completely agree in what you have said, that would definitely be a very strong midfield.! 👍NabySarr said:
Sorry that wasn’t very clear, I meant ahead of him as in on the pitch playing further forward with Dobson as our holding midfielderSouthLondonisRed said:
George Dobson will be one of the first names in the starting 11 unless he gets injured.!NabySarr said:
Wouldn’t say no to him, but in Fraser I think we have a similar player who is a level above. Could they play in the same midfield? Swindon had Williams LCM and Payne RCM so maybe it could work in league 1 with Fraser and Payne ahead of Dobson.Callumcafc said:Jack Payne is an interesting one. Thought he was destined for big things after his break out year for Huddersfield in the season they got promoted from the Championship.
Then got loaned out to Oxford, Blackburn and Bradford who were all League One at the time.
Unsure why he landed in League Two. Had previously proved he could do it in the third tier. A bright spark that fizzled out? Attitude problems? I’m not sure.
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Can I suggest you raise that to 99 99% 🙄eaststandmike said:
That's because 99.9% of posters on this thread know feck all what's happening behind the scenes.JamesSeed said:Can I just check…. 150+ pages or rumours, and not a single serious mention of O’Connell or Egbo?Feel very let down :-(2 -
48 hours ago I'd not heard of either player but I'd hoped we go fishing for quality in League 1/2 for players in their early/mid 20s.2
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Find itaddick1956 said:
I was sure I read someone mentioned O'Connell somewhere on here .eaststandmike said:
That's because 99.9% of posters on this thread know feck all what's happening behind the scenes.JamesSeed said:Can I just check…. 150+ pages or rumours, and not a single serious mention of O’Connell or Egbo?Feel very let down :-(24 -
There no panic if the third signing don’t happen before Saturday the player could always jet out and meet the squad if he signs say early next week4
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Was mentioned, more of a player we should look at than a rumour thoughPlaaayer said:
Find itaddick1956 said:
I was sure I read someone mentioned O'Connell somewhere on here .eaststandmike said:
That's because 99.9% of posters on this thread know feck all what's happening behind the scenes.JamesSeed said:Can I just check…. 150+ pages or rumours, and not a single serious mention of O’Connell or Egbo?Feel very let down :-(0 -
Thanks Colin 😏RonnieMoore said:There no panic if the third signing don’t happen before Saturday the player could always jet out and meet the squad if he signs say early next week0 -
Just an observation but found the language on the two tweets announcing the 2 signings interesting. O’Connell was described as a ball playing CB and Mandela an attacking full back. I’m not arguing these aren’t qualities they possess, just funny how football’s changed and languages, optics and messaging is used. When you think about it, is it because the club are trying to put a message across as to the style and brand TS keeps sharing in interviews, is it to reassure us as fans we’re getting exciting players, or is it just the done thing in football now?1
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I read it as a message to fans personally about playing stylecabbles said:Just an observation but found the language on the two tweets announcing the 2 signings interesting. O’Connell was described as a ball playing CB and Mandela an attacking full back. I’m not arguing these aren’t qualities they possess, just funny how football’s changed and languages, optics and messaging is used. When you think about it, is it because the club are trying to put a message across as to the style and brand TS keeps sharing in interviews, is it to reassure us as fans we’re getting exciting players, or is it just the done thing in football now?1 -
Don't know why this got 3 lols it's the most sensible thing the old goat has ever said.addick1956 said:
That doesn't explain how players like Schwartz or Innis arrived at CAFC. It could be a mystery in part. TS does have Palace connections I heard.Braziliance said:
He has the final say on signings, as Gallen stated in his interview saying it would be ridiculous if he didn’t.SOTF said:
He's not in charge, likewise, he isn't not in charge. He is part of a recruitment team and has the right to veto or recommend targets as Steve Gallen has confirmed.Braziliance said:I guess the people claiming that Ben Garner won’t be in charge of signings can put that one to bed now
It really doesn't have to be one or the other where Ben Garner and signings is concerned.This is now evident in him signing a centre back he admired from when he played against and a player from the team he just left, I’d say it’s unlikely we sign either of these if Garner isn’t here.In a nutshell, people can stop pretending Sandgaard is an evil ruler who won’t let managers sign players now and just get behind the team0 -
‘Sandinistas’ what is that all about?RoanRedNY said:The Sandinistas are out in force and sifting through some old perceived slights to throw into a thread, that had just got interesting with the 2 new signings. How the 20 ton irony bucket isn’t hitting them between the eyes when they moan about moaning about a done to death recruitment topic is beyond me.Only hoping there’s some more quality signings coming in soon and as long as they are taking the team forward that’s a good start.
Why are people so eager to create division amongst our fanbase. We all want the same thing dont we?24 -
Garner has said that he would rather wait for the right players than rush some on now. Sounds like we might have to wait until after the Spain trip. BTW, I know nothing0
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Thanks pigeonRonnieMoore said:There no panic if the third signing don’t happen before Saturday the player could always jet out and meet the squad if he signs say early next week0 -
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I know where you are coming from cabbs however the clips clearly show O'Connell can play as well as hoof it. Early doors but he looks more skillful than some of our midfield players.cabbles said:Just an observation but found the language on the two tweets announcing the 2 signings interesting. O’Connell was described as a ball playing CB and Mandela an attacking full back. I’m not arguing these aren’t qualities they possess, just funny how football’s changed and languages, optics and messaging is used. When you think about it, is it because the club are trying to put a message across as to the style and brand TS keeps sharing in interviews, is it to reassure us as fans we’re getting exciting players, or is it just the done thing in football now?1 -
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To drive a steam train?ValleyGary said:
‘Sandinistas’ what is that all about?RoanRedNY said:The Sandinistas are out in force and sifting through some old perceived slights to throw into a thread, that had just got interesting with the 2 new signings. How the 20 ton irony bucket isn’t hitting them between the eyes when they moan about moaning about a done to death recruitment topic is beyond me.Only hoping there’s some more quality signings coming in soon and as long as they are taking the team forward that’s a good start.
Why are people so eager to create division amongst our fanbase. We all want the same thing dont we?3 -
Bloody hell anyone hear what happened to ForeverAddickted a short while agosillav nitram said:
Are you American @ForeverAddickted ?ForeverAddickted said:I know Gallen always says that we dont sign players based on position first, but more when they become available.
But its awesome we're sorting the defence out now rather than later.
The one word that could make me kill indiscriminately and I know where you live;)
dreadful news. 3 -
A collective sigh of relief for sure. Seen more as a signal that we're moving forward at last to both sceptics and optimists alike rather than being testimony to the calibre of the incoming players, although their attributes appear to match the rhetoric of what we're about now.sillav nitram said:PWR much. On Sunday before the signings the forum was on the verge of a collective Waco and now in the space of two days and two signings nobody knows much about the forums on the verge of a mass orgasm. Have I missed something and can you all wait until I get my umbrella ☔️
What is it they say, gather rose buds while ye may because, as sure as shit, someone will soon be along to piss on your chips.
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Right on dude!!sillav nitram said:
Are you American @ForeverAddickted ?ForeverAddickted said:I know Gallen always says that we dont sign players based on position first, but more when they become available.
But its awesome we're sorting the defence out now rather than later.
The one word that could make me kill indiscriminately and I know where you live;)13 -
Gallen is friends with Dougie Freedman sporting director at Palace.addick1956 said:
That doesn't explain how players like Schwartz or Innis arrived at CAFC. It could be a mystery in part. TS does have Palace connections I heard.Braziliance said:
He has the final say on signings, as Gallen stated in his interview saying it would be ridiculous if he didn’t.SOTF said:
He's not in charge, likewise, he isn't not in charge. He is part of a recruitment team and has the right to veto or recommend targets as Steve Gallen has confirmed.Braziliance said:I guess the people claiming that Ben Garner won’t be in charge of signings can put that one to bed now
It really doesn't have to be one or the other where Ben Garner and signings is concerned.This is now evident in him signing a centre back he admired from when he played against and a player from the team he just left, I’d say it’s unlikely we sign either of these if Garner isn’t here.In a nutshell, people can stop pretending Sandgaard is an evil ruler who won’t let managers sign players now and just get behind the team3 -
Like, totally, y’all.ForeverAddickted said:
Right on dude!!sillav nitram said:
Are you American @ForeverAddickted ?ForeverAddickted said:I know Gallen always says that we dont sign players based on position first, but more when they become available.
But its awesome we're sorting the defence out now rather than later.
The one word that could make me kill indiscriminately and I know where you live;)2 -
Sounds as if Thomas is staying put while players go to Spain as plenty going on, has extended his stay by 10 days.We're due to play a couple of matches behind closed doors in Spain, in the new kit.47
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People who have seen slights or complaints as anti Sandgaard and then rerunning the moaning about the moaning about the recruitment system. You lot are more than capable of talking shite, picking up people and creating divisions without my help ffs. Get over yourselfValleyGary said:
‘Sandinistas’ what is that all about?RoanRedNY said:The Sandinistas are out in force and sifting through some old perceived slights to throw into a thread, that had just got interesting with the 2 new signings. How the 20 ton irony bucket isn’t hitting them between the eyes when they moan about moaning about a done to death recruitment topic is beyond me.Only hoping there’s some more quality signings coming in soon and as long as they are taking the team forward that’s a good start.
Why are people so eager to create division amongst our fanbase. We all want the same thing dont we?6 -
FFS it was bad enough Roland suggesting formations and tactics to Powell. But even he didn’t try and get involved in actually playing any of the matches, behind closed doors or not.ButtleJR said:Sounds as if Thomas is staying put as plenty going on, has extended his stay by 10 days. Playing a couple of matches behind closed doors in Spain, in the new kit which has started to show up at the training ground today.33 -
Dope;)ForeverAddickted said:
Right on dude!!sillav nitram said:
Are you American @ForeverAddickted ?ForeverAddickted said:I know Gallen always says that we dont sign players based on position first, but more when they become available.
But its awesome we're sorting the defence out now rather than later.
The one word that could make me kill indiscriminately and I know where you live;)2
