Transfer Rumour Matty James (18 Viewers)

[Saddlebrains]

Ah Boosh, it's been a while, hope all is well

 

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[rexo87]

The fact we are in this situation to begin with is a joke.

Matty James is 33 and will likely command a higher wage than Liam Kelly was earning, the 2 players are not much apart in terms of quality, yet we shifted on Kelly because we'd outgrown that level of player.

It's a regression to say the least, I'm not trying to come across negative but we are literally 2 or 3 talented players away (a midfielder and a centre back) from really becoming a top 3 or 4 side in this division and yet we fucked around signing a shed load of forwards.

It's frustrating, we already had Sakamoto, Simms, Wright, Tavares. I genuinely thought when we brought in Asante and then Bassette, perhaps Simms or Wright might be sold, but clearly that wasn't the case.

We lost Hamer and O'hare and that is fine. This happens in Football, at every level in the game a club will have to sell because the player and his agent want a fat signing on fee etc.

We all have differing opinions but I think we can all agree we should have signed a fucking centre mid and a defender.

Stopped reading after ‘Kelly and James are not far away in quality’. Christ

 

[JoeCCFCPUSB]

On no planet are Liam Kelly and Matty James about the same level in ability.

At 33 years old mate I hope you prove me wrong. I'm just not convinced by this news tbh.

 

[shmmeee]

At 33 years old mate I hope you prove me wrong. I'm just not convinced by this news tbh.

Both limited, but technically James is much better IMO.

 

[JoeCCFCPUSB]

Stopped reading after ‘Kelly and James are not far away in quality’. Christ

Who is dropping to the bench then mate? Torp who recently signed, Eccles who Robins clearly fucking loves or 5 million Rudoni?

 

[shmmeee]

Who is dropping to the bench then mate? Torp who recently signed, Eccles who Robins clearly fucking loves or 5 million Rudoni?

Torp for me. Who would you drop when Sheaf is back?

 

[wingy]

The fact we are in this situation to begin with is a joke.

Matty James is 33 and will likely command a higher wage than Liam Kelly was earning, the 2 players are not much apart in terms of quality, yet we shifted on Kelly because we'd outgrown that level of player.

It's a regression to say the least, I'm not trying to come across negative but we are literally 2 or 3 talented players away (a midfielder and a centre back) from really becoming a top 3 or 4 side in this division and yet we fucked around signing a shed load of forwards.

It's frustrating, we already had Sakamoto, Simms, Wright, Tavares. I genuinely thought when we brought in Asante and then Bassette, perhaps Simms or Wright might be sold, but clearly that wasn't the case.

We lost Hamer and O'hare and that is fine. This happens in Football, at every level in the game a club will have to sell because the player and his agent want a fat signing on fee etc.

We all have differing opinions but I think we can all agree we should have signed a fucking centre mid and a defender.

Or we get to the bottom of the Barnsley boys and their current omission,, the acquisition of players will be retrograde for now you'd assume without the sale of a player or fresh fund's from Vik and hamer, whatever they are?

 

[Saddlebrains]

That’s what I thought. Loser

Be kind

 

[Cally Fedora]

James is vastly superior to Kelly

He’s also vastly superior to Palmer

 

[bigfatronssba]

Not all players can "fit the model"

We need experience alongside the younger players.

I just looked it up, and only Bidwell and Wilson are over 30, and even then are only 31 & 32.

The younger players need guidance

 

[rexo87]

Who is dropping to the bench then mate? Torp who recently signed, Eccles who Robins clearly fucking loves or 5 million Rudoni?

For me, any of them. They’re all 8’s and not 6’s. Play James + 2 of the other 3

 

[Cally Fedora]

There’s not a chance we neglected the midfield in the window. We just couldn’t land anyone. There’s a big difference. Under previous regimes we’d have flogged Sheaf for £4m and pinned our hopes on picking up a free transfer or prem loan.

 

[JoeCCFCPUSB]

And I hope I am proven wrong I just cannot see Matty James coming in and being far superior at 33 than a limited Kelly.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Why are you listening to ‘retired itk’ Saddle? He’s been wrong about everything all summer and resorted to stealing nonsense from George Smith in the end

Liam Varney I assume

edit: never mind welcome back Boosh

 

[SkyBlueStallion_89]

8PM video tonight then, what shoes he wearing any bets

I'm waiting for his media video to come out and the song 'it's the return of the Matt' playing in the background lol

 

[Balli001]

And I hope I am proven wrong I just cannot see Matty James coming in and being far superior at 33 than a limited Kelly.

Well you are in a small minority then

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

And I hope I am proven wrong I just cannot see Matty James coming in and being far superior at 33 than a limited Kelly.

To be fair, we all want the team to well no matter who comes in. In regards to matty, if you look at the games started last year and his stats, it looks like he’s a couple of seasons ahead of where Kelly was not to mention a premier league winner (I think)s

I think this will be a decent addition on the pitch but a huge addition off it in regards to training and development.

 

[CCFCSteve]

The issue is it's obvious to everybody we fucked up the midfield

It's not how much has been spent that's the issue, it's where it's spent

All good cruising round showing off in a Ferrari, but pointless if its it's got a Ford KA engine

We also all know we made several attempts to sign a CM, by all accounts had a loan lined up who got injured before window shut and also turned down offers for sheaf. It’s not like we haven’t been trying to strengthen this area. Some appear oblivious to this though

 

[Senior Vick from Alicante]

Palmer had to go, Robins intimated as much in his chat with Andy Turner. Thinks he's a big fish and would have either downed tools or agitated possibly if it didn't happen, with that attitude MR did the right thing. If James can come in what's the harm? We need cover rather than a 100 page thread after every game talking about shortages in midfield. Sorry folks there ain't a lot out there to be picky.

 

[Jamesimus]

And I hope I am proven wrong I just cannot see Matty James coming in and being far superior at 33 than a limited Kelly.

I don’t really remember Matty James that well, but I do remember him being far better on the ball than Kelly ever was tbh.

 

[Matt smith]

Not every signing has to be about resale value

 

[Tommo1993]

So basically it’s King’s ball, and only he says who gets to play.

Tbh, if that’s the way it is, it’s a shame he wasn’t here before we were dumb enough to sign Waghorn.

 

[CovValleyBoy]

What’s Carl Baker doing?

Carrying Robert Rocks clubs

 

[JimmyHillsbeard]

Carrying Robert Rocks clubs

Worth a punt then?

 

[David O'Day]

And I hope I am proven wrong I just cannot see Matty James coming in and being far superior at 33 than a limited Kelly.

you will be if he signs

 

[JoeCCFCPUSB]

I agree with you all I fucking hope Matty comes in and sorts out the undynamic duo that is Torp and Eccles.
If he is the player of old then he starts alongside Sheaf and Rudoni.

 

[Matt smith]

I agree with you all I fucking hope Matty comes in and sorts out the undynamic duo that is Torp and Eccles.
If he is the player of old then he starts alongside Sheaf and Rudoni.

Be slightly infuriating if this doesn’t get over the line based on the supposed info about it

 

[JoeCCFCPUSB]

We need someone that's for sure, Eccles, Torp and Rudoni are poor as a 3. If Matty comes in and is the player I remember, it will be Torp likely to be benched. Let's just hope we get this over the line.

 

[fernandopartridge]

At 33 years old mate I hope you prove me wrong. I'm just not convinced by this news tbh.

I think @shmmeee is older than that mate, might be wrong

 

[Jamesimus]

I’m not too concerned about his age, it’s not always an indicator of fitness (eg - Kasey).

EDIT - I’m talking about Matty James’s age. I have no feelings either way about @shmmeees age.

 

[StrettoBoy]

I hope this happens.

Every signing is a risk but I think his experience would be invaluable.

 

[blunted]

Great for the dressing room. No doubt about his experience and the positive influence he had when we were struggling in our first year back in the Championship.
Can he still do it on the pitch at 33 is the question? The way we play I would not expect him to play for 90 minutes anyway.
As a free agent, can't ask too much wage or contract wise unless there are other suitors.
Might be worth a punt. I would certainly offer a trial.

 

[Matt smith]

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Now all over X. Our entitled fanbase will have their pitchforks out if James doesn’t sign. Forget the 40m spent over the past 18 months, the attempts to bring in a big CM signing in over the summer, the rejected bids of our top players, the improvements behind the scenes /infrastructure and the fact that we’re even paying decent money on players for the future for the first time in years (Bassette).

Who would be a football club owner !

ps if we can sign James great, I liked him on loan and think he would add to the squad but the lack of appreciation of what’s been done at the club, the longer term plan and attempts to put club on a sustainable footing, is quite frankly frightening

Also needs to be appreciate that we meet some experience in the side I’m sorry.

Robins apparently really wants this player, maybe it’s the fan in me but you go and get him.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Not all players can "fit the model"

We need experience alongside the younger players.

I just looked it up, and only Bidwell and Wilson are over 30, and even then are only 31 & 32.

The younger players need guidance

I’m not sure about the need for experience but I think you’re right about not all players needing to ‘fit the model’.
Sometimes, like now, we need a player (regardless of age/experience) who can come and play in midfield at a decent level.
Great if we could’ve had Stamanic or someone of that ilk but we couldn’t get them, so we need someone else.

 

[Matt smith]

I don’t think Robins has much say in who we sign unfortunately

It’s a tough one.