January Transfer Window - Who do we want? (5 Viewers)

[ccfchoi87]

Seems like we are only after one (which seems like a done deal) and possible another.

What position are we targeting and what names would you be looking at?

 

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[Hoofhearted]

I think we could do with a Plan B centre forward, same sort of height as Baka but with the ability to actually win something in the air!!! Someone like Michael Smith of Rotherham, Joe Piggot of Wimbledon or Armand Gnanduilliet of Blackpool.
Also we need a tricky winger in my humble opinion, possibly Randell Williams from Exeter who is good mates with Brandon Mason from there Watford days together.
Or possibly enquire about Verlinden who's on loan at Bolton from Stoke till January.

 

[stay_up_skyblues]

Suspect we may need a new LB to compete with/cover Mason.

 

[ccfchoi87]

I think we could do with a Plan B centre forward, same sort of height as Baka but with the ability to actually win something in the air!!! Someone like Michael Smith of Rotherham, Joe Piggot of Wimbledon or Armand Gnanduilliet of Blackpool.
Also we need a tricky winger in my humble opinion, possibly Randell Williams from Exeter who is good mates with Brandon Mason from there Watford days together.
Or possibly enquire about Verlinden who's on loan at Bolton from Stoke till January.

Fully agree with this. Although if Hiwula leaves, a winger may be pointless. I suspect Baka or Biamou will be leaving.

 

[covcity4life]

hopefully we dont lose anyone bar fringe players

feels like hiwulla may be the player leaving?

 

[ccfchoi87]

I would be trying to keep Walsh for the remainder of the season. Ideally tie Westbrooke down also

 

[Winny the Bish]

Bright. Get him playing in Westbrooke's spot behind Godden.

 

[Winny the Bish]

I would be trying to keep Walsh for the remainder of the season. Ideally tie Westbrooke down also

Walsh already is here for the season, isn't he?

 

[ccfchoi87]

Walsh already is here for the season, isn't he?

I think they have an option to recall.

 

[shmmeee]

Keep Walsh, bring in someone with pace to play in the wide midfield role on the left.

 

[junglej13]

An old target man - maybe Darius Henderson. Some more experience in midfield - possibly Stephen Hunt. The icing on the cake would be a centre back whose been around the block - someone like Peter Ramage. If we could get all three then I can't see us being stopped.

 

[cc84cov]

Bright & another striker

 

[Somerset Sky Blue]

Keep Walsh, bring in someone with pace to play in the wide midfield role on the left.

I've got friends who are season ticket holders at Bristol - don't seem to think Walsh would get in squad (guess that's why he is on loan), so whilst they have a recall, not sure they will use it, as he is getting games/development and guess we are contributing towards his wages.

 

[cc84cov]

I've got friends who are season ticket holders at Bristol - don't seem to think Walsh would get in squad (guess that's why he is on loan), so whilst they have a recall, not sure they will use it, as he is getting games/development and guess we are contributing towards his wages.

I don’t see him going back

 

[standupforcity]

Fully agree with this. Although if Hiwula leaves, a winger may be pointless. I suspect Baka or Biamou will be leaving.

Why would Biamou be leaving? We'd find him hard to replace....ideal for two up if we play that shape, and perfect back up for an injured Godden if that happens....

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Why would Biamou be leaving? We'd find him hard to replace....ideal for two up if we play that shape, and perfect back up for an injured Godden if that happens....

Depends what robins has in mind to replace him if that was the case

 

[ccfchoi87]

Why would Biamou be leaving? We'd find him hard to replace....ideal for two up if we play that shape, and perfect back up for an injured Godden if that happens....

It’s an obvious area of improvement that’s all

 

[Magwitch]

A winger, with pace, right or left.

 

[better days]

A winger, with pace, right or left.

West Ham were looking at loaning flying wide man Nathan Holland out but may be up in the air due to the managerial change

 

[junglej13]

West Ham were looking at loaning flying wide man Nathan Holland out but may be up in the air due to the managerial change

You know anything about the player apparently lined up by Robins @better days? What would you expect in terms of outgoings as well?

 

[covcity4life]

Keep Walsh, bring in someone with pace to play in the wide midfield role on the left.

what wide midfield role?

 

[shmmeee]

what wide midfield role?

You know what I mean, the Shipley role at the minute. I think we are missing some pace going forward and hopefully have Jones for the right.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Mark Robins has revised his plans for Coventry City in the January transfer window.

The Sky Blues boss previously revealed he was planning to dip into the loan market when the mid-term window opens for business on Wednesday, with a target lined up and ready to “press the button” on.

But a combination of circumstances - cash flow and the quality he has closer to home - has resulted in a change in thinking.

Asked for an update on an imminent business and whether he has anything lined up for New Year’s Day of later this week, the 50-year-old revealed: “No, I won’t be doing anything I don’t think.

“There’s nothing out there that we can afford that’s going to improve us.

“We are where we are and got what we’ve got.”

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Interesting

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

“If people move on or move out then maybe we’ll do something, but people always ask the question and I keep repeating myself,” said Robins.

“It’s tedious but we’ve all been to St Andrew’s where we have not got the same amount of support this season, so that in itself tells you a story.

“It makes it difficult but we have had front end backing so I can only really do what I can do.”

 

[better days]

You know anything about the player apparently lined up by Robins @better days? What would you expect in terms of outgoings as well?

Not heard anything yet about incoming
I guess recent squads give an idea of who might be going out - maybe Kasta and Wakefield for example

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

He’s so good at playing media and managing expectations

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

He’s so good at playing media and managing expectations

I’m not sure it’s that - more the reality of playing at Birmingham

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I’m not sure it’s that - more the reality of playing at Birmingham

He’ll be checking things and be ready to pounce. It’s also a message to say support us and we can do something don’t and we can’t afford to. Also if Wilson goes??

 

[Winny the Bish]

Two league losses in early January and this definitely changes. Recency bias after beating Wycombe has definitely kicked in.

 

[chiefdave]

It’s tedious but we’ve all been to St Andrew’s where we have not got the same amount of support this season, so that in itself tells you a story.

He's said it many times but he can't make it any clearer than that. If people don't turn up the playing budget takes a hit. Assume there will now be no complaints when nobody is signed.

 

[ccfchoi87]

That’s a shame. Can delete the thread then!

 

[fatso]

Why would Biamou be leaving? We'd find him hard to replace....ideal for two up if we play that shape, and perfect back up for an injured Godden if that happens....

7 league goals in 53 league games is why I'd get rid of him, what's the point in keeping him as back up, when he dosnt score enough goals?
Anyone could be back up and not score goals!
And he's 29 now, so he's unlikely to develop into the next Alan Shearer.
I'd sign bright and another striker, and let Biamou, baka and Hiwula move on.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

7 league goals in 53 league games is why I'd get rid of him, what's the point in keeping him as back up, when he dosnt score enough goals?
Anyone could be back up and not score goals!
And he's 29 now, so he's unlikely to develop into the next Alan Shearer.
I'd sign bright and another striker, and let Biamou, baka and Hiwula move on.

He scored 2 in the play offs which is basically a league game tbf

I think he’s overrated by some sections of the support but 1 in about 6 isn’t *too* bad

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

I'd sign bright and another striker, and let Biamou, baka and Hiwula move on.

Your 2 incomings are likely to cost more than those outgoings, in terms of fees and wages. Not happening - plus Max has done well when called upon, and is the player most capable of filling Godden's role, if he's out at all.