21/22 Summer transfer mega-thread (30 Viewers)

[Saddlebrains]

Any idea if we're still in for Patterson?

Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

I can ask, but the impression I got last time he was mentioned was it wont happen. Hopefully that changes, rather him than Bright

 

---

[shmmeee]

I wish we had one, we all know what Sisu can be like. They've ran us well the last few years though tbh.

I can kind of get Robins frustration though. Rock and a hard place. Knows hes not got loads to spunk away but surely earnt some extra financial trust with the miracles hes worked the last 4 years. Tough one

He’s right though. We could have picked up some bargains with a bit of nous in the market that would repay themselves many times over in the worst case and earn us phat stacks over time if they helped us become a solid Championship side.

 

[Saddlebrains]

He’s right though. We could have picked up some bargains with a bit of nous in the market that would repay themselves many times over in the worst case and earn us phat stacks over time if they helped us become a solid Championship side.

I agree. There was a fantastic market of free transfers this year, only 4 or 5 given decent contracts and we would have been more than comfortable. Shame really

 

[Northeast sky blue]

Have we actually signed Bright and Gyokeres as hinted at earlier or have they now been put back

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Im gonna take a positive approach to this, we will stay up at least, Derby will go down so that means there are only 2 spots left for relegation although I think to be honest we will finish mid table

 

[SBT]

I noticed that, It seems coincidental that they have stopped doing the preseason reports/photos/twitter videos on the back of covid positive tests.

Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

It's more likely they can't be arsed editing a video that doesn't include the new signings who are probably already training with us.

Edit: Hadn't seen about the Covid outbreak when I wrote that! I suppose they could be trying to protect players' privacy?

 

[robbiethemole]

Sheaf, Waghorn and Moore??

Yes, but apart from them, what have the management ever done for us?

 

[cc84cov]

What’s the hold up ? Or big secret ? Just fucking get on with it what ever their doing

 

[CDK]

What’s the hold up ? Or big secret ? Just fucking get on with it what ever their doing

Think everything has been put back owing to a Covid outbreak.

 

[ceetee]

There is some Covid around. Boddy has issued a statement.

Someone has copied it the Leamington fixture thread

 

[Ccfcisparks]

That’s very concerning then if true, worse transfer window than last year?

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Think they need to shake that money tree.

It‘s non existent - they have relied on former players being sold for the last couple of years

 

[djr8369]

Here we go this is why he didnt wanna speak in the first place

It was a genuine question I wasn’t having a pop. OP said he was passing on some stuff he’d heard from someone who had been right in the past, that’s fine be me.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Fair enough.

Why do you think we are now after Bright? Patersons gone quiet about the same time hasnt it?

We were all shocked at Waghorn as he doesnt fit the usual recruitment model. Same as Simon Moore.

And thats because both were way down MR's shopping list

Walsh, James, Collins, Paterson all approached, and all missed out on for the sake of a grand or 2 a week here and there. We're not talking the huge differences in money offered by other clubs either, contrary to what people may think.


Why do you think that for the first time in MR's tenure here hes got 2 players in 4 weeks before the first game, when other pre seasons hes over halfway through his recruitment?

I'm not saying he's walking, far from it, but if you think that this summer has gone swimmingly and the bloke isnt cheesed off and had a few stern words with Boddy et al, then you're thinking wrong.


There's only so long you can give a man buttons to build a squad capable of cementing a side, and when after all hes done for us he still isnt being given what he thinks he deserves i can see why there's been some kerfuffle.


Anyway. I await the usual 'you know fucking nothing' or 'you're just stirring shit' or 'you're a wanker' comments

Boddy has got fuck all to do with the budget. How do you know its a couple of grand a week here and there?

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Given how we’ve consistently operated under Robins in the past I don’t think it takes a genius to work out that things probably aren’t going exactly to plan this pre-season.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Sky Blues offer free ticket for Wolves after Brakes match switch

The Sky Blues first team were due to play non-league neighbours Leamington FC this weekend

www.coventrytelegraph.net

 

[Skyblue_CP]

Yeh, I think you would be foolish to think that it's been straightforward, considering its mid July and we have signed 3 players, 1 that was effectivly signed last season.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Given how we’ve consistently operated under Robins in the past I don’t think it takes a genius to work out that things probably aren’t going exactly to plan this pre-season.

Covid and the football finances in general in the league are making things quite different this pre-season.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Given how we’ve consistently operated under Robins in the past I don’t think it takes a genius to work out that things probably aren’t going exactly to plan this pre-season.

I’m inclined to agree but also seems that a lot of other clubs are in similar position. Not quite panic stations just yet…however given are relatively recent experiences of dodgy transfer windows (thank you Tony Mowbray) it’s understandable why nerves are jangling.

 

[TwistAndShoutCCFC1987]

Fair enough.

Why do you think we are now after Bright? Patersons gone quiet about the same time hasnt it?

We were all shocked at Waghorn as he doesnt fit the usual recruitment model. Same as Simon Moore.

And thats because both were way down MR's shopping list

Walsh, James, Collins, Paterson all approached, and all missed out on for the sake of a grand or 2 a week here and there. We're not talking the huge differences in money offered by other clubs either, contrary to what people may think.


Why do you think that for the first time in MR's tenure here hes got 2 players in 4 weeks before the first game, when other pre seasons hes over halfway through his recruitment?

I'm not saying he's walking, far from it, but if you think that this summer has gone swimmingly and the bloke isnt cheesed off and had a few stern words with Boddy et al, then you're thinking wrong.


There's only so long you can give a man buttons to build a squad capable of cementing a side, and when after all hes done for us he still isnt being given what he thinks he deserves i can see why there's been some kerfuffle.


Anyway. I await the usual 'you know fucking nothing' or 'you're just stirring shit' or 'you're a wanker' comments

Completely agree. Let’s hope the covid outbreak in the squad doesn’t delay the kit launch and new signings too much further

 

[David O'Day]

Boddy has got fuck all to do with the budget. How do you know its a couple of grand a week here and there?

He doesn't

James was more likely the fact it's his old manager, he has friends there and it was a 3 year deal that played a major part.

 

[higgs]

James was only signed as cover when Kelly got injured so not a massive loss

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

James was only signed as cover when Kelly got injured so not a massive loss

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

James is a lot better player than Kelly, that shouldn’t be too hard to notice

 

[COV]

James is a lot better player than Kelly, that shouldn’t be too hard to notice

He’s right in what he says though

Every pre-season people say they have ‘major concerns’ about signings and every season MR gets it spot on, as the league tables have consistently proved.

 

[COV]

Given how we’ve consistently operated under Robins in the past I don’t think it takes a genius to work out that things probably aren’t going exactly to plan this pre-season.

Lucky for us they don’t hand out any points for pre-season then isn’t it

 

[Deleted member 9744]

James is a lot better player than Kelly, that shouldn’t be too hard to notice

But, but he flatters to deceive doesn't he?

Yes of course he is.

 

[higgs]

James is a lot better player than Kelly, that shouldn’t be too hard to notice

He was good he served his purpose when we needed him when our leader Kelly was injured. I would prefer to see eccles given more game time this season and hope Kelly stays injury free

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

 

[Skyblue_CP]

He was good he served his purpose when we needed him when our leader Kelly was injured. I would prefer to see eccles given more game time this season and hope Kelly stays injury free

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Whilst I agree and think Eccles is going to be an excellent player and should be given more game time this season, it just gives me the feeling of that Mowbray window, lost Armstrong, Murphy and Kent, didnt renew Martin or Johnson cause we thought oh Cian Harries and DKE will do. All whilst Mowbray was trying to bite off more than he could chew and losing out on almost all his targets.

 

[skyblue025]

Walsh going to Swansea must be about the money. Their midfield was excellent last season so not sure how many starts he will get as unproven in the Championship never mind for a team that will probably be chasing play offs again.

 

[pipkin73]

I do actually have a ITK at Ryton. I've asked loads of times for info.
I used to get it but they won't say anything now.
Said he will be in the shit if it gets out and traced back to him. Won't even give me the heads up on things we know.

 

[pipkin73]

I do actually have a ITK at Ryton. I've asked loads of times for info.
I used to get it but they won't say anything now.
Said he will be in the shit if it gets out and traced back to him. Won't even give me the heads up on things we know.

And a close family member, shows what pressure people are put on to keep things quiet.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

It was a genuine question I wasn’t having a pop. OP said he was passing on some stuff he’d heard from someone who had been right in the past, that’s fine be me.

Okay must have been the way I read it sometimes tough to tell how its meant online

 

[Northeast sky blue]

Could today be Gyo and Bright day

 

[larry_david]

Could today be Gyo and Bright day

I'm hoping so. It's been a shite week tbh and two signings and the new shirt may...may just cheer me up

 

[JimmyHillsbeard]

Could today be Gyo and Bright day

if the club is having to deal with a significant Covid outbreak it might explain the lack of Comms and announcements.
Depending on the scale of the outbreak it might not be responsible to launch the kit or introduce new signings to the press.