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  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 19,391
    Talal said:
    fenaddick said:
    No link to us or real desire from me to sign him but The Athletic are reporting that Luke Chambers is available for loan again. Might be one of our back up options late in the window if we can't get other targets
    I doubt he'd be available at the end of the window if he's up for loan now. He wasn't great but not bad either, someone will go for him.
    I think with the World Cup and a new manager he'll be heavily involved in their pre-season trip so not available until early August at the latest
  • wolfgang
    wolfgang Posts: 815
    mart77 said:
    ... with very concrete touches emanating from Derby County ) as well as Charlton.
    Yeah, we are never short of concrete touches.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 72,200
    I was slightly underwhelmed by Chambers. Fine for a January loan signing, but didn't seem outstanding either going forward or in defence. 

    He filled a massive gap in our squad, but I'd be disappointed if we weren't able to bring someone better in. I'd rather someone more attacking, as we already have a very solid option in that position in Edwards.
  • raytreacy
    raytreacy Posts: 298
    I was slightly underwhelmed by Chambers. Fine for a January loan signing, but didn't seem outstanding either going forward or in defence. 

    He filled a massive gap in our squad, but I'd be disappointed if we weren't able to bring someone better in. I'd rather someone more attacking, as we already have a very solid option in that position in Edwards.
    I feel the same. We need an upgrade on Chambers.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,781
    wolfgang said:
    mart77 said:
    ... with very concrete touches emanating from Derby County ) as well as Charlton.
    Yeah, we are never short of concrete touches.
    he couldna trap a bag o cement
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 33,868
    Re Chambers. He came to us on the back of a long term injury, not much football, short of match fitness. He filled a gap and did ok. I think fully fit, after a full pre season he’d be a much different prospect. Wouldn’t have him as first choice but as a back up, maybe. Depends what other irons we have in the fire.
  • CafcWest
    CafcWest Posts: 6,358
    raytreacy said:
    I was slightly underwhelmed by Chambers. Fine for a January loan signing, but didn't seem outstanding either going forward or in defence. 

    He filled a massive gap in our squad, but I'd be disappointed if we weren't able to bring someone better in. I'd rather someone more attacking, as we already have a very solid option in that position in Edwards.
    I feel the same. We need an upgrade on Chambers.
    There are just so many unknowns - what NJ's priorities are, who is going, who is staying, what the budget is?  I thought Chambers was OK and actually improved towards the end of his loan and think he would be fine as backup.  
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 19,391
    Re Chambers. He came to us on the back of a long term injury, not much football, short of match fitness. He filled a gap and did ok. I think fully fit, after a full pre season he’d be a much different prospect. Wouldn’t have him as first choice but as a back up, maybe. Depends what other irons we have in the fire.
    He also can invert into midfield which could be helpful if we had a more mobile midfield. He wouldn't be my first choice option at all but I think he is better than we got to see
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 26,801
    Lot's of "not NJ sort of player" or "ok as back up" comments, d'ya reckon we will get one that will be good enuf...🙄
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 30,182
    mart77 said:
    Dodgy translation:

    At the end of his engagement with FC Lorient, Sambou Soumano will pack his bags and leave the Breton club. The 25-year-old Senegalese striker has left behind a very correct statistical record since his arrival at the club in the summer of 2024. With 21 goals scored and 6 assists delivered under the Lorient colours, he proved his effectiveness and his ability to weigh heavily on the opposing defences. Today, the player is looking for a new ambitious sports project to confirm his talent.

    Of course, his status as a free agent does not go unnoticed. If several teams in France and Turkey quickly checked its name to strengthen themselves at a lower cost, it is in England that the interest is now the most bright. According to our information, the player's athletic profile is very pleasing across the Channel, with very concrete touches emanating from Derby County (Championship) as well as Charlton.
    Do they all speak French over in East London?

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  • Charlton43
    Charlton43 Posts: 158
    Things should start to pick up this week. Lots of players back getting ready for pre season and will want stuff sorted 
  • raytreacy
    raytreacy Posts: 298
    Things should start to pick up this week. Lots of players back getting ready for pre season and will want stuff sorted 
    Don’t hold your breath.
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 23,412
    Chambers will end up at Lincoln or Cardiff IMO 
  • Diebythesword
    Diebythesword Posts: 830
    Yeah chambers did alright, a bit lightweight but there were moments you could see why he was on Liverpool’s books (some delightful crosses). But would be hoping for a permanent of a more well rounded player 
  • AberystwythAddick
    AberystwythAddick Posts: 1,584
    As long as there is some through the door before Slovina then it doesn't matter. 

    If you’re so obsessed by transfers go play football manager for a bit.
  • superdulvertonred
    superdulvertonred Posts: 1,240
    Personally think that Chambers improved the more he played would be quite happy to sign wand feel he could be a solid starter not just a backup 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 100,094
    I think the issue with Chambers is the way we tended to play.
    We attack down one of the flanks with the Wing-Back and the other stays defensive... 
    Neither Clarke / Chambers seemed an ideal option staying back, but the right flank seemed our preferred option going forward, so Chambers lost out and apart from the Leicester game didn’t really see him stand out in that regard.
    Maybe it just boiled down to Jones trusting Clarke going forward more though.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 9,939
    Not sure Chambers will be the answer , a lot will be depending on what we sign on the right hand side first.

    Think Sam is right further up the page with Chambers going to one of the newly promoted clubs 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 19,391
    I think the issue with Chambers is the way we tended to play.
    We attack down one of the flanks with the Wing-Back and the other stays defensive... 
    Neither Clarke / Chambers seemed an ideal option staying back, but the right flank seemed our preferred option going forward, so Chambers lost out and apart from the Leicester game didn’t really see him stand out in that regard.
    Maybe it just boiled down to Jones trusting Clarke going forward more though.
    This is the best way for us to set up so that TC can create width on the left
  • king addick
    king addick Posts: 4,006
    No issue with signing Chambers. Thought he looked a talent and the more he plays, the better he will become.

    Whatever he ends up doing, he needs to put down permanent routes at another club and really kick on as he won't ever get the time at Liverpool.

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  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 52,121
    So Godden would be an unreal addition to the coaching staff... Has all the key skills our current forwards struggle to combine. 

  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,578
    edited 4:35PM
    Is Coner Coady still with us ? 

    Thought he went back to Wrexham end of season.

    But my friend has passed over info saying Coady is happy with Big Charlton News update.    Ie Godden signing one year contract.

    is Coady coming back to us?
  • Covered_End_Lad
    Covered_End_Lad Posts: 5,945
    Is Coner Coady still with us ? 

    Thought he went back to Wolves end of season.

    But my friend has passed over info saying Coady is happy with Big Charlton News update.    Ie Godden signing one year contract.

    is Coady coming back to us?
    He’s at Wrexham for a start…
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 9,939
    The Coady thing is literally an Instagram story repost of the club announcement, nothing to see there at all. 
  • RonnieMoore
    RonnieMoore Posts: 5,156
    Is Coner Coady still with us ? 

    Thought he went back to Wrexham end of season.

    But my friend has passed over info saying Coady is happy with Big Charlton News update.    Ie Godden signing one year contract.

    is Coady coming back to 

    gone back and won’t be joining us as his wife has no interest in moving  to London for only one year .. 
  • MrBurns
    MrBurns Posts: 1,847
    I'm hearing Godden might be signing on for another year. I can't provide my source though 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 86,407
    MrBurns said:
    I'm hearing Godden might be signing on for another year. I can't provide my source though 
    Won't believe it until Ronnie confirms it next week
  • raytreacy69
    raytreacy69 Posts: 994
    MrBurns said:
    I'm hearing Godden might be signing on for another year. I can't provide my source though 
    Won't believe it until Ronnie confirms it next week
    Why you always having a pop at him - bit boring now
  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,701
    edited 5:19PM
    MrBurns said:
    I'm hearing Godden might be signing on for another year. I can't provide my source though 
    Plymouth Herald ?  :#