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Summer 2022 transfer rumours (Gilbey loan confirmed p513, a signing falls through last minute p541)
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January was tough because we already had nothing to play for. Fraser was a decent investment and we finally replaced Aneke, with Aneke. Castillo and John were poor admittedly, although the former can be explained, even if not defended, if the rumour about signing him for Aneke is true.Cafc43v3r said:
We are miles ahead of where we were last summer and the two previous ones at this level.Chunes said:To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
In 18/19 we signed a few including Bielik and Cullen after the season started. In the other two seasons we didn't get promoted, we didn't even finish in the top half last season. So we are better off than last season isn't really a high bench mark.
I don't think anyone thinks we won't sign some more people before the window slams shut. I don't think anyone thinks we have got enough to be promotion challengers now.
The big question is will we get a couple of Cullen and Bielik level signings or more Lee's and Leko's?
Last season I was convinced, even after 3 or 4 games that we would get it right. We didn't. We got it wrong in January. Why should I believe we will get it right this time?0 -
If Garner has a reputation for playing modern possession based football then it will be known at PL clubs. That’s a better bet for their youngsters than with no disrespect meant, Accrington for example.paulfox said:
I fear we have dropped down the pecking order for the really good loans, all depends on Gallen and BG’s pulling power.Taxi_Lad said:I don’t expect any more permanent signings but loans will be crucial. Can we get some real quality in on loan?1 -
I would accept we are ahead. Miles ahead......I'm not so sure.1
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Yes hopefully, I just think maybe the better loans will go to teams competing for promotion, do the other clubs consider us to be in the mix?. I’d assume location is in our favour if we want the better youngsters in London?, all hypothetical thinking.ShootersHillGuru said:
If Garner has a reputation for playing modern possession based football then it will be known at PL clubs. That’s a better bet for their youngsters than with no disrespect meant, Accrington for example.paulfox said:
I fear we have dropped down the pecking order for the really good loans, all depends on Gallen and BG’s pulling power.Taxi_Lad said:I don’t expect any more permanent signings but loans will be crucial. Can we get some real quality in on loan?0 -
You could say January was a good window because we have Fraser and A&Eneke now but the 4 of them played how many games? We had everything to play for on new years day. We could have got promoted or relegated.cafcfan1990 said:
January was tough because we already had nothing to play for. Fraser was a decent investment and we finally replaced Aneke, with Aneke. Castillo and John were poor admittedly, although the former can be explained, even if not defended, if the rumour about signing him for Aneke is true.Cafc43v3r said:
We are miles ahead of where we were last summer and the two previous ones at this level.Chunes said:To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
In 18/19 we signed a few including Bielik and Cullen after the season started. In the other two seasons we didn't get promoted, we didn't even finish in the top half last season. So we are better off than last season isn't really a high bench mark.
I don't think anyone thinks we won't sign some more people before the window slams shut. I don't think anyone thinks we have got enough to be promotion challengers now.
The big question is will we get a couple of Cullen and Bielik level signings or more Lee's and Leko's?
Last season I was convinced, even after 3 or 4 games that we would get it right. We didn't. We got it wrong in January. Why should I believe we will get it right this time?
You could also say that last summer was a good window because Clare has reinvented himself as a defender, CBT got fit about February and Kirk might come good. Didn't help us at the time though.0 -
Miles with his head, certainly.MuttleyCAFC said:I would accept we are ahead. Miles ahead......I'm not so sure.1 -
Results will decide.MuttleyCAFC said:I would accept we are ahead. Miles ahead......I'm not so sure.0 -
If we’re looking for a wide player think Dale would be a good option, was excellent for Crewe opposite to Kirk2 -
Not a dig, just interested to know what dross we have signed so far? Obviously after one game you have a valid opinion….PowellsHeadedGoal said:
Even better than bang average? I for one cannot wait to see what further dross comes through the door.Rothko said:We've got 3 1/2 weeks to go, Garner has said we need a few more, Sandgaard said he thought there would be more business at the end of the window.
The business so far has been alright so far, couple more it'll be even better.4 -
Lewis Bate gone to Oxford0
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I still reckon we'll get mckirdy... played his best football under Garner and we've signed his best mate. Can't see him not wanting to sign for us and Garner is partial to a Swindon raid. Hope we do aswell, gets goals and is an absolute shithouse, every team needs one5
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Id "lol" this more if I could...what a ridiculous comment.PowellsHeadedGoal said:
Even better than bang average? I for one cannot wait to see what further dross comes through the door.Rothko said:We've got 3 1/2 weeks to go, Garner has said we need a few more, Sandgaard said he thought there would be more business at the end of the window.
The business so far has been alright so far, couple more it'll be even better.3 -
Results will decide the season, definitely. I think anyone can look at a time when we couldn't fill our bench, or started the season with 3-4 youth players, Vs now and decide whether we are ahead or not based purely on the terms of the squad readiness.blackpool72 said:
Results will decide.MuttleyCAFC said:I would accept we are ahead. Miles ahead......I'm not so sure.
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Swindon said to owe a company £312k, though a judge has ruled a winding up petition against them should be dismissed.
https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/20595713.swindon-town-winding-up-petition-details-emerge-second-debt/
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He says that every week so he has to be right one dayScoham said:19 -
We’ll give you £312k for McKirdy/ any other fancied Swindon player of that value or more etcScoham said:Swindon said to owe a company £312k, though a judge has ruled a winding up petition against them should be dismissed.
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He said incoming a week ago, rak-sakyi must have only just found his way to our stadium.Scoham said:1 -
Where’s Richard Cawley when you need him?0
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Certified gimpScoham said:5 -
Our squad might have more depth than that Sunderland one, but that Sunderland game squad arguably had more quality, the sort of players who are "too good for L1" as shown by the number playing at a higher level, or were signed by us in the Championship such as Bauer and Sarr.Chunes said:To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
I remember watching that game and coming away full of optimism as we looked good until Pearce was forced off .3 -
killerandflash said:
7. Bottom 3 at the end of OctoberOh Eddie Youds... said:Rest of window / season will go like this…
1. Kirk sold
2. JFC/Gilbey sold
3. JRS in on loan
4. McKirdy in (perm)
5. Simpson in (perm)
6. Defender in (loan)
7. 85 pts
8. Wembley promotion
9. Open top bus celebration
10. Statue of Garner built outside Museum
8. Thomas sacks Garner - " We can't keep conceding stupid goals from trying to pass out from the back, I want a manager who can keep a clean sheet and grind out results, we need to attack more quickly. I've always been a believer in direct football."
9. Tony Pulis becomes the new manager
10. Jason Pearce comes out of retirement to play as an emergency No 9 with both Stockley and Aneke are injured
11. Purrington rejoins for £500k to replace Sessegnon who has been recalled by Fulham
12. We sign 6'9 Kyle Hudlin on loan from Huddersfield as a replacement for Leaburn who goes to Palace for an undisclosed fee
13. Payne, Wollacott and Egbo all go out on loan to Swindon, we sign 3 Accrington players to replace them
14. We finish 13th again.
15. My season ticket for 23/24 goes up another £50
Crickey ,sounds like you could do with a few more better nights sleep!!1 -
North Hykeham is a sub district of south Lincoln by the way.MickeyBennett said:1 -
I think it's also a case of looking at the squad as a whole and thinking they aren't up to much. Sure having honest and experienced pros knocking around the squad is better than having a bunch of kids, but none of them are exciting players, people who look a level above the league we're in, and that's what feels different compared to the promotion seasons IMOChunes said:To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.2 -
Many of the players who were seen as “too good for League 1” became more highly rated as the season went on.sam3110 said:
I think it's also a case of looking at the squad as a whole and thinking they aren't up to much. Sure having honest and experienced pros knocking around the squad is better than having a bunch of kids, but none of them are exciting players, people who look a level above the league we're in, and that's what feels different compared to the promotion seasons IMOChunes said:To those saying they hope we don't get left behind, in our promotion season we lost the opening game to Sunderland and we couldn't even name a full bench. Just five of the available seven, those being Ajose, Sarr, AMB, Maloney (I don't even remember him) and Hackett-Fairchild.
And we went on to get promoted.
What's strange is that I've just been back through every season since then and I can't find a stronger, fuller squad than the one we've got now. (Find me another season where we've got players like MacGilvray, Payne, Kirk, McGrandles, Gilbey & Lavelle on the BENCH on day one). And yet this board is more overwhelmingly negative than it's ever been. I can only put it down to some kind of collective emotional trauma we've all experienced because objectively we are better placed than we have been in the past five years, including the season we got promoted.
The season won't live or die based on whether we do our final business on deadline day or not, we are already further ahead than we've been in a long time.
I remember players like Aribo and Bielik being inconsistent early on. Bielik was even subbed off at half time in one game after he kept giving the ball away and Aribo wasn’t the goal threat he became.
We don’t have players who obviously stand out like they did but it’s too early to be sure no one will progress to that point. Late signings coming in could add real quality too as Yann, Bielik and Cullen did.8 -
But it's in South Kesteven.SoundAsa£ said:
North Hykeham is a sub district of south Lincoln by the way.MickeyBennett said:0
