Summer transfer window 2024 (31 Viewers)

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Nixon Cov story tomorrow

Headline: what could have been if not for Varchester United

 

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[skybluecam]

We nearly signed a €9m Argentine winger literally 4 months ago.

Don’t agree with the other post at all but this isn’t exactly a great rebuttal

 

[TomRad85]

Without referring to the relevant threads, there quite a few people saying how well they’d done and they’d be competing for playoffs and so on.

Personally felt a lot of their signings were ‘mid’ considering the sums of money they’d spent. The management situation didn’t help but had their recruitment been that good they shouldn’t have been in the mix really.

Oh yeh I know, it was all overhyped on this forum, like Stoke, as always. But should never have been relegated.

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[Deleted member 9744]

Are you serious?

Maybe I wasn't clear enough that my second statement was not predominantly related to McCallum, notwithstanding that I am disappointed he isn't joining.

My doubts are based on:

1. Going from losing the play offs on penalties last season to 9 points off the play offs
2. One point from the last five games, including getting hammered by a poor Birmingham team
3. These things happening because of lack of squad depth,, despite Robins seeming to say this would happen in January if we didn’t add players
4. A perception that transfers are focused on potential resale values rather than developing a balanced team, which includes experience, not just potential
5. An apparent aversion to loans, which is the most realistic way that we can add top quality to the team.

 

[Deity]

Maybe I wasn't clear enough that my second statement was not predominantly related to McCallum, notwithstanding that I am disappointed he isn't joining.

My doubts are based on:

1. Going from losing the play offs on penalties last season to 9 points off the play offs
2. One point from the last five games, including getting hammered by a poor Birmingham team
3. These things happening because of lack of squad depth,, despite Robins seeming to say this would happen in January if we didn’t add players
4. A perception that transfers are focused on potential resale values rather than developing a balanced team, which includes experience, not just potential
5. An apparent aversion to loans, which is the most realistic way that we can add top quality to the team.

On reflection your right. Bring back Sisu !

 

[marrrkjay_ccfc]

No one's mentioned the fact that we played nearly the whole of last season with only one Right Back. It was clear early on that Sakamoto wasn't a Wingback and the whole team looked better in a 4-2-3-1 than a 3-4-1-2. And so van Ewijk played nearly every game and was running on fumes the last 1/3 of the season. When injuries and fatigue took over, poor Latibeaudiere was having to play RB, CB and even CM when Sheaf was injured. The lack of squad depth was clear for all to see so decent cover for van Ewijk is a must.

Equally, Sakamoto was the only natural Winger in the squad. We got lucky that Wright looked better on the left than he did centrally so I am delighted that we have already brought in 2 more Wingers. So now Wright, Mason-Clark, Sakamoto and Raphael can all play on the wings. If Godden leaves we need to bring in another Striker and depending on the formation we play, a CAM to replace O'Hare.

Then its just strengthening the central areas in midfield and defence.

We need a senior squad of 24/25 players and then the best of our U23 players for further depth.

Current squad is:

GK - Collins, Wilson
CB - Thomas, Kitching, Latibeaudiere
RB - van Ewijk
LB - Bidwell, Dasilva
CM - Sheaf, Eccles, Torp, Allen
AM - Palmer
RW - Sakamoto, Raphael
LW - Wright, Mason-Clark
ST - Simms, Godden, Tavares

Add 2 CB, 1 RB, 1 CM and 1 AM/ST depending on formation plus the better U23 players like Burroughs and we should be good to go. Of course we would have to replace any players we may lose like Wilson/Bidwell/Godden etc.

 

[Kilclines curly mullet]

Maybe I wasn't clear enough that my second statement was not predominantly related to McCallum, notwithstanding that I am disappointed he isn't joining.

My doubts are based on:

1. Going from losing the play offs on penalties last season to 9 points off the play offs
2. One point from the last five games, including getting hammered by a poor Birmingham team
3. These things happening because of lack of squad depth,, despite Robins seeming to say this would happen in January if we didn’t add players
4. A perception that transfers are focused on potential resale values rather than developing a balanced team, which includes experience, not just potential
5. An apparent aversion to loans, which is the most realistic way that we can add top quality to the team.

Wow. Were you around when we were in league 2 ?

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Maybe I wasn't clear enough that my second statement was not predominantly related to McCallum, notwithstanding that I am disappointed he isn't joining.

My doubts are based on:

1. Going from losing the play offs on penalties last season to 9 points off the play offs
2. One point from the last five games, including getting hammered by a poor Birmingham team
3. These things happening because of lack of squad depth,, despite Robins seeming to say this would happen in January if we didn’t add players
4. A perception that transfers are focused on potential resale values rather than developing a balanced team, which includes experience, not just potential
5. An apparent aversion to loans, which is the most realistic way that we can add top quality to the team.

It was an aversion to loans for one season. Which, given the scale of replacing 17 senior players, is probably a sensible policy. Even then, we signed 2 loan players.

This narrative that DK doesn’t like loans has been overblown imo. In Jan, it seemed like we had limited resources to spend. The kicker was the loan back deal that kept EMC at Peterborough. If the choice was a decent loanee or EMC, I’d choose EMC all day long.

Even if we had the depth, we didn’t have the quality to make the playoffs and even if we did, without the star quality of Hamer and Gyokeres we would’ve got knocked out by Southampton or Leeds.

Did we need to push the boat out to make playoffs in the end? I’d say no, we don’t need to rush this process.

 

[CovLad94]

Nixon Cov story tomorrow

Could be that we're looking at James Beadle on loan from Brighton.

 

[Tea & Busquets]

Could be that we're looking at James Beadle on loan from Brighton.

Would be a great signing though I'd prefer if we had a permanent keeper.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Wow. Were you around when we were in league 2 ?

Ironically I’m sure we got a few signings in early that season. Didn’t McNulty sign at the end of May?

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Would be a great signing though I'd prefer if we had a permanent keeper.

Heard we are after some player from Ecuador called Paez what’s he like

 

[SBAndy]

Heard we are after some player from Ecuador called Paez what’s he like

Can’t be true. Far too good.

 

[Winny the Bish]

Heard we are after some player from Ecuador called Paez what’s he like

The one who's already signed for Chelsea?

 

[ccfc1234]

Heard we are after some player from Ecuador called Paez what’s he like

There is a player of that name and nationality joining Chelsea in 2025. He is very good by all accounts and if we are paying a sum to facilitate his early arrival to English football it would be an exciting signing and might work out well for the lad too in his quest to be a top player in the EPL.

 

[robbiekeane]

Really disappointed about McCallum. I think he is an excellent player with great potential.

Of course it's early days in the summer and I am not normally a negative person but I can't deny I do have nagging doubts about the direction of the club.

Fucking hell

Playoff final last year missing out on penalties. Record transfer spending last summer including a record transfer fee on a U.S. International. Record home attendances. FA Cup Semi Final where we narrowly lost on penalties to Man United through a dodgy VAR decision at Wembley. Record stats on season ticket sales.

But we allegedly lost out on signing Sam Mcallum to Stoke because we wouldn’t break the bank and this guy is worried about the direction of the club

 

[Winny the Bish]

Nixon Cov story tomorrow

What do we reckon? Sheaf off to West Ham for £5 and a packet of twiglets

 

[Winny the Bish]

There is a player of that name and nationality joining Chelsea in 2025. He is very good by all accounts and if we are paying a sum to facilitate his early arrival to English football it would be an exciting signing and might work out well for the lad too in his quest to be a top player in the EPL.

He literally can't join until 2025 because he's still only 17. Chelsea haven't let him stay in Ecuador out of the kindness of their hearts.

 

[Martw]

What do we reckon? Sheaf off to West Ham for £5 and a packet of twiglets

Almost certainly

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

A shout that would be very interesting and I don’t think mentioned, but Ao Tanaka of Düsseldorf who are midway through a promotion playoff to the Bundesliga at the moment.

Japanese international central midfielder, box to box and deeper lying player useful at both ends of the pitch. A bit like other Japanese players, he broke through a bit later than players tend to over here. If they lose the playoff, he’s well worth looking at.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Bali Mumba anyone

Absolutely not.

There's one or two on here that keep mentioning him, wish it would stop. He's dreadful.

 

[junglej13]

Could be that we're looking at James Beadle on loan from Brighton.

Suspect this will be the Nixon story

 

[Tea & Busquets]

Suspect this will be the Nixon story

Again, would be nice, but based on what? Has something come out linking him with us that I'm missing?

 

[Calista]

What do we reckon? Sheaf off to West Ham for £5 and a packet of twiglets

Quavers I heard.

 

[pusbccfc]

Those interested in what Nixon says...

Luton reading a bid this week for Sheaf. He says they will need to spend over £10m of their parachute payments.

 

[TomRad85]

Those interested in what Nixon says...

Luton reading a bid this week for Sheaf. He says they will need to spend over £10m of their parachute payments.

Boring if that's all it is. No way he goes there.

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[Brighton Sky Blue]

Those interested in what Nixon says...

Luton reading a bid this week for Sheaf. He says they will need to spend over £10m of their parachute payments.

If true, he won’t be interested and it’d take more than that anyway.

 

[Saddlebrains]

Those interested in what Nixon says...

Luton reading a bid this week for Sheaf. He says they will need to spend over £10m of their parachute payments.

He wont go to another championship side

 

[Deity]

Those interested in what Nixon says...

Luton reading a bid this week for Sheaf. He says they will need to spend over £10m of their parachute payments.

Almost certainly leaked by his agent to flush out whether there is Premier league interest at that price.

I think we would want more than that anyway.

I don’t believe he would leave us for another championship club, unless it was Leeds following today’s match. Leeds is still a big attraction to a lot of players.

 

[procdoc]

Really disappointed about McCallum. I think he is an excellent player with great potential.

Of course it's early days in the summer and I am not normally a negative person but I can't deny I do have nagging doubts about the direction of the club.

Mate it’s not even June, why are you panicking

 

[Viktor17]

Almost certainly leaked by his agent to flush out whether there is Premier league interest at that price.

I think we would want more than that anyway.

I don’t believe he would leave us for another championship club, unless it was Leeds following today’s match. Leeds is still a big attraction to a lot of players.

Yep it’s so boring. Can’t be arsed with this dragging on hamer esq.

 

[Saddlebrains]

3 things have to happen for Sheafo to leave

1. Someone has to offer £15million or more with some hefty add ons Vik style
2. Said club has to be Premier league, not a Luton or Burnley
3. If Vik / Gus hasnt moved on late in the window to add to the kitty Doug may get an itch trigger finger

 

[Viktor17]

3 things have to happen for Sheafo to leave

1. Someone has to offer £15million or more with some hefty add ons Vik style
2. Said club has to be Premier league, not a Luton or Burnley
3. If Vik / Gus hasnt moved on late in the window to add to the kitty Doug may get an itch trigger finger

It’s so tiresome, only May!

 

[Marty]

3 things have to happen for Sheafo to leave

1. Someone has to offer £15million or more with some hefty add ons Vik style
2. Said club has to be Premier league, not a Luton or Burnley
3. If Vik / Gus hasnt moved on late in the window to add to the kitty Doug may get an itch trigger finger

It doesn't sound like there's any more to spend,

 

[Flying Fokker]

No one's mentioned the fact that we played nearly the whole of last season with only one Right Back. It was clear early on that Sakamoto wasn't a Wingback and the whole team looked better in a 4-2-3-1 than a 3-4-1-2. And so van Ewijk played nearly every game and was running on fumes the last 1/3 of the season. When injuries and fatigue took over, poor Latibeaudiere was having to play RB, CB and even CM when Sheaf was injured. The lack of squad depth was clear for all to see so decent cover for van Ewijk is a must.

Equally, Sakamoto was the only natural Winger in the squad. We got lucky that Wright looked better on the left than he did centrally so I am delighted that we have already brought in 2 more Wingers. So now Wright, Mason-Clark, Sakamoto and Raphael can all play on the wings. If Godden leaves we need to bring in another Striker and depending on the formation we play, a CAM to replace O'Hare.

Then its just strengthening the central areas in midfield and defence.

We need a senior squad of 24/25 players and then the best of our U23 players for further depth.

Current squad is:

GK - Collins, Wilson
CB - Thomas, Kitching, Latibeaudiere
RB - van Ewijk
LB - Bidwell, Dasilva
CM - Sheaf, Eccles, Torp, Allen
AM - Palmer
RW - Sakamoto, Raphael
LW - Wright, Mason-Clark
ST - Simms, Godden, Tavares

Add 2 CB, 1 RB, 1 CM and 1 AM/ST depending on formation plus the better U23 players like Burroughs and we should be good to go. Of course we would have to replace any players we may lose like Wilson/Bidwell/Godden etc.

Great to have a winger who scored 19 goals.