Transfer Rumour January transfer window (157 Viewers)

[Sky Blue Goblin]

the worrying rumour is it will be Austin

Haven’t heard this. Where you seen it?

 

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Contrary to the masses, as time ticks by, I actually don't think we need to bring in many or even any, part of the problem is we've been overloaded in some positions and have rotated players and positions too much which has not allowed anyone to settle. Lampard has only been in for a few weeks and is still reviewing the resources he has at his disposal. In my opinion, the players are a talented bunch and just need to settle down, gain some continuity and confidence.

Lati is a good professional but I think him leaving could help settle things down in both defence and midfield as we can stop trying to slot him into different positions and instead leave the others to build partnerships on the pitch, it will take time and require enough patience for the players to own their mistakes when they happen. For example, a back two or three made up of Thomas, Binks and Kitchen, I think will become pretty strong once they get a run of games together, and while we still need a stonger midfield, I really rate Torp, especially as he seems to have become stronger, more physical, and vocal, he will only improve. Rudoni clearly has talent and works hard, and isn't afraid to get stuck in, while Eccles is steady and reliable as is Allen, but neither are quite dynamic enough to lift the teams performance level or be match winners, and thats what we need. Add an experienced head into the mix and we've got a talented midfield.

Losing Lati and Sheaf (more likely to injury than sale) could actually change the dynamics and help to balance out the team, clearing the way for other players to step up and take responsibility.

Then all of the forwards, including BTA, have a lot to offer in my opinion, I think we have a good mix talent, it's just finding the right combination and sticking with it for a run of games.

The only thing we lack is experience and some belief, but this only comes with time, I also think the players need to back each other more, and build some spirit. If we add anything it needs to be this, and preferably in a CM position to help steady things.

To me this is transition season number 2 followingon from last year where we probably overacheived, and therefore the less in and outs the better, just the addition of one or two calm heads to pull it all together, I think next season we'll see a different team.

I also think Lampard has a point to prove and that we could be the team that turns his management career around, I like what I've seen from him so far, his passion is something we've lacked for a long time.

Whether you guy's agree is your opinion but some of the abuse and knee jerk reaction towards the team and especially particular individuals is embarrassing and naive. It's also pretty clear that some of the apparent ITK info is at best made up of 5% truth, 95% fantasy to fuel egos, 2+2 does not equal 5.

Nothing happens overnight in football and nobody is an instant and consistent success, so as frustrating as it is, we have to be patient in the knowledge that the skillset is there we just need to manage it properly to acheive success.

Whatever way you look at it, we are in a much better place than we have been for years especially when you compare the players we have now to those a few years ago, we should recognise that fact and get behind the team and management, including the owners.

It is a transition period now, but it should not have been. Virtually same team that did well last season until we ran out of steam. Sure we lost O'Hare, but before his injury EMC was starting to fire. Tatsu injuries have not helped.
Sometimes losing your best player weirdly helps the team, but Sheaf on form has been one of our best players for some time, which is why he is the first name on the team sheet when fit (and apparently not fully fit).
I agree, confidence and continuity are what missing.
Disagree about passion, you do not have the success we have had the last seven years without passion.
Last night, we really did show the grit to allow us to play football. Win the battle and you are halfway there. Props to Lampard for that.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

They are 4 th

We finished higher than them last season, what of it?

 

[CCFCSteve]

It is a transition period now, but it should not have been. Virtually same team that did well last season until we ran out of steam. Sure we lost O'Hare, but before his injury EMC was starting to fire. Tatsu injuries have not helped.
Sometimes losing your best player weirdly helps the team, but Sheaf on form has been one of our best players for some time, which is why he is the first name on the team sheet when fit (and apparently not fully fit).
I agree, confidence and continuity are what missing.
Disagree about passion, you do not have the success we have had the last seven years without passion.
Last night, we really did show the grit to allow us to play football. Win the battle and you are halfway there. Props to Lampard for that.

Agreed. We showed plenty of grit and passion against Norwich as well, it’s just the injury time overshadowed it

 

[Northeast sky blue]

We finished higher than them last season, what of it?

At the moment they look light years ahead of us

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

At the moment they look light years ahead of us

Dare I say 55 year old Barry Bannan made that happen almost single handed

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Dare I say 55 year old Barry Bannan made that happen almost single handed

Ben sheaf is clear when he plays

 

[Hobo]

Looked like we just froze. I was amazed how poor we were.

That happens in football and then good managers sort it out.

 

[Hobo]

Leaving Rovers just 12 months after joining …. Despite some people insisting he should never have been allowed to leave Cov.

He was a great player for us, but we off loaded at the right time. He is shot and he has been garbage at Blackburn. Most of their fans didn't want his contract extended.

 

[Deity]

Haven’t heard this. Where you seen it?

There isn’t a rumour.

a few bed setters making stuff up but no rumours.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

There isn’t a rumour.

a few bed setters making stuff up but no rumours.

Was gonna say I only heard Steve Round be mentioned by football insider

 

[Northeast sky blue]

Sunderland promotion chasing , or us which would you go for .

To be fair, unfortunately, Sunderland look a lot better than us, I would struggle to see where any our would improve them

 

[long way home]

Samuel Rak-Sakyi, Harvey Vale, James McConnell, S Thomas, Tyler Morton, Lewis O Brian, H Toffolo and Liam Lindsay are names i have seen and would be happy with 2 or 3 of these being brought in. Another player i liked but not sure if he could get back to the level is Matty Longstaff if injuries are behind him would be worth a look.

 

[JSL]

Harvey Vale looks a good prospect but what are thoughts on maybe Jonjo Shelvey who has just been released?

 

[procdoc]

At the moment they look light years ahead of us

they do not look light years ahead of us at all, what a daft comment

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Harvey Vale looks a good prospect but what are thoughts on maybe Jonjo Shelvey who has just been released?

Off to Burnley if not wrong.

 

[JSL]

Off to Burnley if not wrong.

That in itself must mean he's good

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

That in itself must mean he's good

Oh if he wasn’t off and we could afford the wages would be worth a shout, I agree

 

[David O'Day]

Where would Vale fit in? He plays on the wing or as a lwb. He can cover if needed lb but he's far from a natural there.

Wages better spent in positions we need

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Where would Vale fit in? He plays on the wing or as a lwb. He can cover if needed lb but he's far from a natural there.

Wages better spent in positions we need

Only way I could see it working would be a long term plan to keep the three at the back which I don’t see or having him as back up for Mason Clark. For if Wright goes in the summer

 

[Jamesimus]

Where would Vale fit in? He plays on the wing or as a lwb. He can cover if needed lb but he's far from a natural there.

Wages better spent in positions we need

He’s been a midfielder in the past hasn’t he? I think he was meant to have done well as a LWB at Bristol Rovers a few years back but don’t know what he’s done since.

 

[SkyBlueStallion_89]

I've seen that Vale can play LB, LW as a attacking midfielder and even a striker

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

I've seen that Vale can play LB, LW as a attacking midfielder and even a striker

Proper Swiss arm knife if true

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

suggests to me he’s mainly a 10 or LWB/LB but can play almost everywhere maybe not well but he can

 

[Nick]

lol so he wants to go to the US but no one wants him?

Basically he’s turned us down? Sounds like we dodged a bullet mentality wise but not great people would literally rather hold out for something in the states than play under Lampard. Wasn’t the entire point of Lampard his “pull”?

Are you still making things up? It's fucking weird, every fucking thread.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

lol so he wants to go to the US but no one wants him?

Basically he’s turned us down? Sounds like we dodged a bullet mentality wise but not great people would literally rather hold out for something in the states than play under Lampard. Wasn’t the entire point of Lampard his “pull”?

Would imagine of the MLS he must of heard something to wait.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

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suggests to me he’s mainly a 10 or LWB/LB but can play almost everywhere maybe not well but he can

Would be a great bench option. Pretty much every role covered on the left hand side

 

[SkyBlueStallion_89]

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suggests to me he’s mainly a 10 or LWB/LB but can play almost everywhere maybe not well but he can

I would love him at the City, good player and would come because of Lampard, think Rak-Saki is still coming and a experienced CB to finish off, would still want a RB of course but don't think we will get all of that

 

[SBT]

I've seen that Vale can play LB, LW as a attacking midfielder and even a striker

 

[shmmeee]

Are you still making things up? It's fucking weird, every fucking thread.

What’s fucking weird is you following me around every thread going on about how weird I am for discussing Coventry City on your Coventry City forum.

 

[Nick]

What’s fucking weird is you following me around every thread going on about how weird I am for discussing Coventry City on your Coventry City forum.

I haven't followed you anywhere.

I am pointing out how weird you are for making things up on every thread. Weird scenarios you make up.

 

[shmmeee]

I haven't followed you anywhere.

I am pointing out how weird you are for making things up on every thread. Weird scenarios you make up.

What have I made up? I’m literally commenting on Alan Nixons “story” that Holding wants to go to the US but doesn’t have an offer and has turned us down for that.

Maybe I should have called him a pedo then you’d have been all over with the likes.

 

[TomRad85]

 

[SBT]

I haven't followed you anywhere.

I am pointing out how weird you are for making things up on every thread. Weird scenarios you make up.

I'm not following you, I'm just taking issue with your posts on every thread!

 

[David O'Day]

Vale can play in lots of positions yes, but he's only really good as an attacking left sided player.

Money and squad place much better used on a position we really need