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January Transfer Window - Jan 2023 (Deadline Day starts page 112)

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  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,525
    edited January 2023
    I'm looking forward to the takeover going through this evening and us then announcing Mbappe has signed on a 10 year deal.
    I'll have whatever you're on!!...no more than a 5 year deal..šŸ˜‚
  • Charlton_Stu
    Charlton_Stu Posts: 3,868
    CH4RLTON said:
    Bit of a worry that we havent been linked with or seem to be interested in any central defenders, Lavelle and Thomas look inept, Innis has the odd good game in about 5 and could get injured at any time but Ness looks good but still very young
    Surprised we've not seen Lavelle or Thomas being linked away from the club...

    Neither have been involved now since the Man Utd game as O'Connell has taken their place on the bench.
    I thought Wrexham were being linked with Lavelle last week but not sure if it was just rumours.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,344
    PWADDICK said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    Am I right in thinking we only have one loan slot left so the other would be a perm?
    This is what I said yesterday. I believe so, but it is an assumption based on the 5 loans rule, however Kane's injury would enable a 6th loanee.Ā 
  • MarcusH26 said:
    Sounds like that’s a line fed every deadline day so the club can say we tried but they fell apart on the last hourĀ 
    If you read other managers and journalists comments based at other clubs they all say the same thing though.

    That’s not to excuse our recent underwhelming transfer windows, or if nothing happens today, but I believe fans do underestimate the complexities involved in transfers - especially on deadline day.Ā 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,348
    we have done a lot more business this window than I thought we would .. goodĀ 
  • Chunes
    Chunes Posts: 17,349
    I saw Paul Warhurst in Blackheath this morning. Coincidence?
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,171
    Quite a lot of negativity towards the possible O'Brien transfer, which is understandable given his record this season, but it's probably worth remembering he would be brought in to compete with Leaburn, Bonne and Chuks if he ever reappears. It's a rare window where we're not massively looking for a striker to save us, more cover in case of injuries. If Leaburn and Bonne stay fit and do well then O'Brien might not even get a look in so an available player with L1 experience as 3rd/4th choice isn't insane business.
    Mostly though so far this window looks like the gaps are actually being addressed for once, regardless of how well. We needed a left back, a RB as cover for Egbo, an extra striker (now we need another with Stockley gone, which may be O'Brien), and we need a central midfielder to improve what we currently have as well as replacing McGrandles in terms of bodies. If we end the window with Kilkenny & O'Brien or two different players in those positions I'll at least feel comfortable that we're actually looking at where the real gaps are rather than our summer where we signed players who were available but didn't go for balance.
  • RonnieMoore
    RonnieMoore Posts: 4,496
    Jesus Christ O’Brien is absolutely woefulĀ 
    Another who fans wanted us to sign in his Sunderland days .. decent player homesick wants to return to London … 
  • Chunes said:
    I saw Paul Warhurst in Blackheath this morning. Coincidence?
    Hopefuly!!
  • Jesus Christ O’Brien is absolutely woefulĀ 
    Another who fans wanted us to sign in his Sunderland days .. decent player homesick wants to return to London … 
    He was decent in 2016/17. Hasn't done a lot since has he?
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  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,525
    edited January 2023
    ...The next 12 hours would have been crucial, if it wasn't a waste of time...šŸ˜‚
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,256
    Fuck it. Shall we just lower the bar and try and be happy with free transfers who play for minimum wage? I know it's not ideal, but it may save some heartbreak at midnight.

    The old, the halt and the sick. Let them come unto us.
  • DubaiCAFC
    DubaiCAFC Posts: 2,461
    Michael Hector..
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,376
    DubaiCAFC said:
    Michael Hector..
    Something you’ve heard? Would mean at least CB is on the way out.
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,405
    edited January 2023
    What does 'Michael Hector' mean in a full sentence?
  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,032
    DubaiCAFC said:
    Michael Hector..
    Has been on trial with the massives

    That would be superb if true. Presumably Lavelle and Thomas would be moving on.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,035
    Hector in and Lavelle/Thomas out? That would be interestingĀ 
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    3 in 2 out.

    CB, CM, CF in

    Kirk and either Thomas or Lavelle out.

    Everyone will be whelmed, at best.
  • DubaiCAFC
    DubaiCAFC Posts: 2,461
    MarcusH26 said:
    Hector in and Lavelle/Thomas out? That would be interestingĀ 

    This what I reckon.. apparently been training with us!
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    Richard J said:
    DubaiCAFC said:
    Michael Hector..
    Has been on trial with the massives

    That would be superb if true. Presumably Lavelle and Thomas would be moving on.
    Superb? He's been available on a free for months and not been able to get a club. How would signing him be superb. I'd call it desperation.
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  • Hector sounds an excellent signing on paper, but he's only played about 12-games in the last two years.

    Hopefully its another deal until the end of the season
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,035
    DubaiCAFC said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    Hector in and Lavelle/Thomas out? That would be interestingĀ 

    This what I reckon.. apparently been training with us!

    And wouldn't have to be done today because he's a free agent. Really interesting despite his lack of games recently.Ā 
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    mendonca said:
    What does 'Michael Hector' mean in a full sentence?
    To take the mick in a bulling type manner, at a guess.Ā 
  • DubaiCAFC
    DubaiCAFC Posts: 2,461
    Hector sounds an excellent signing on paper, but he's only played about 12-games in the last two years.

    Hopefully its another deal until the end of the season
    This my issue.. it would have been between him and Thomas in the summer, but we could only afford Thomas then. Now we cleaned the decks slightly we canĀ 
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,673
    Michael Hector is too good for League 1 for sure. Looking forward to us putting a stop to that!
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,673
    Josh Onomah has had his contract ended by Fulham. A great pick up for a championship club
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,405
    edited January 2023
    If we get Hector, it's the same old. On a free, low games per season of late, 'too good for L1', can sign him after deadline as a free.

    2023 Harry Arter, step forward!

    I've noticed a lot of posters rate and review a player in accordance to their peak, rather than recent performances.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    Michael Hector is too good for League 1 for sure. Looking forward to us putting a stop to that!
    How so?
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,673
    Michael Hector is too good for League 1 for sure. Looking forward to us putting a stop to that!
    How so?
    Take your pick: Injury on debut, he's not up to it anymore, he can't be arsed, etc.
  • Hal1x
    Hal1x Posts: 4,265
    DubaiCAFC said:
    Michael Hector..
    I think I've seen his house?