21/22 Summer transfer mega-thread (5 Viewers)

[Deleted member 2477]

Not true - it's weaker in a few areas. Centre midfield (James), left side defense. Both will be sorted before the season starts. Plus we have players who struggled with long term injury more likely to contribute.

We also need a replacement for Osti

 

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[Great_Expectations]

Is it definitely off?

No, but it’s definitely gone backwards significantly.

Not quite at the level the Gilmour interest wavered to, but something has caused a pretty big road bump - and it’s not all about money.

 

[Great_Expectations]

I’m pretty confident we’ll start the season with a stronger squad than we finished with.

James is a loss but replaceable, as is McCallum. All our first team signings so far have improved the squad and if we get Ostigard back and secure a good LWB then we’ve improved.

Throw in someone with the potential match winning ability of Bright (which we didn’t have last year), a few more permanent signings, plus one or two exciting loans, and a fit again Dabo and Rose, and it’s a solid squad.

 

[Esoterica]

A lot will depend on our year on year development too. How much will our core young squad have improved for their year experience in the Championship. How much of our end of season form was due to the loanees and how much was down to real strikers and the squad adapting? We have 4 real strikers now and as Robins chose to sort that early it suggests it was the key for him. We are 3 good loans away from being in at least as good a position as we finished the season in.

 

[JimmyHillsbeard]

They just spent 7m on a new left back so imagine McCallum will be surplus to requirements even if they’re relegated.

Pretty certain they’ve signed three left backs since buying McCallum from us and loaning him back the first time.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

No, but it’s definitely gone backwards significantly.

Not quite at the level the Gilmour interest wavered to, but something has caused a pretty big road bump - and it’s not all about money.

Is it the fact he wouldn’t be guaranteed first team football? Whilst I’d like Patterson, it wouldn’t bother me if he didn’t come.

No way he plays ahead of O’Hare

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Anyone heard anything new about transfers?

 

[shmmeee]

We’re significantly weaker in what was our weakest area last season. Gambling on Rose, Dabo and Moore to step up to a new level they haven’t performed at yet and Fadz to carry on another season to have any quality in defence at all.

 

[mark82]

Is it the fact he wouldn’t be guaranteed first team football? Whilst I’d like Patterson, it wouldn’t bother me if he didn’t come.

No way he plays ahead of O’Hare

I'd take Paterson over Bright personally.

 

[mark82]

Although if Bright comes and plays well he'll have more resale value.

 

[Marty]

We’re significantly weaker in what was our weakest area last season. Gambling on Rose, Dabo and Moore to step up to a new level they haven’t performed at yet and Fadz to carry on another season to have any quality in defence at all.

Agree. Hyam was largely poor to average as well. At a minimum I think we need 2 new CBs to slot in either side of Fadz (replace fadz next summer). Still need a LWB.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Although if Bright comes and plays well he'll have more resale value.

If any other player had his recent history would you be recommending we sign him?

 

[aloisijohnnyaloisi]

Agree. Hyam was largely poor to average as well. At a minimum I think we need 2 new CBs to slot in either side of Fadz (replace fadz next summer). Still need a LWB.

Possibly even 2 LWB's, depending on how ready Josh Reid is. I can see one permanent and one loan for that position.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Cardiff as set to complete the signing of Giles today.

 

[SleepyGinger]

Cardiff as set to complete the signing of Giles today.

been described as a major coup here, couldn’t get in our team or the Rotherham team at times, suggests there might not be a great deal out there in terms of left backs available for loan.

 

[fernandopartridge]

been described as a major coup here, couldn’t get in our team or the Rotherham team at times, suggests there might not be a great deal out there in terms of left backs available for loan.

He'll be signed for his crossing ability, watch out for many long diagonal balls into Kieffer Moore

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

I'd take Paterson over Bright personally.

There is that, but then is he going to come to a) sit on the bench and b) be on less wages than Bright? Highly unlikely on both accounts

 

[CDK]

Not suprised about Giles as not sufficient quality .

 

[Great_Expectations]

Is it the fact he wouldn’t be guaranteed first team football? Whilst I’d like Patterson, it wouldn’t bother me if he didn’t come.

No way he plays ahead of O’Hare

I know that has been discussed. I know that was also part of the reason the Collins one didn’t happen.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

I know that has been discussed. I know that was also part of the reason the Collins one didn’t happen.

Didn’t know that. I like that we don’t give assurances. There’s probably the intention but if you don’t perform you’re out.

For me it’s time vs finance thing for the club. No point in paying big wages for Patterson and have him in and out the side. Would I have him? Yes - but not if he eats up a lot of the budget

 

[Frostie]

Derby look in dire straits, regardless of any potential points deduction.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Derby look in dire straits, regardless of any potential points deduction.

Allsop Although I'm sure some fans on here would say they'd rather him than Moore.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Ravel Morrison is Derby’s bright. If he gets his head in the game he’d be a big time player in this league

 

[Frostie]

Ravel Morrison is Derby’s bright. If he gets his head in the game he’d be a big time player in this league

Agreed, big if though.
Wouldn't touch any of the others (maybe Wisdom at a push).

 

[Skybluedownunder]

No, but it’s definitely gone backwards significantly.

Not quite at the level the Gilmour interest wavered to, but something has caused a pretty big road bump - and it’s not all about money.

Do you know something then do you? Shame as I would have loved to have seen him in a cov shirt. Rated him when he played against us both at Walsall and Bristol


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[Skybluedownunder]

I'd take Paterson over Bright personally.

completely agree


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[Skybluedownunder]

Ravel Morrison is Derby’s bright. If he gets his head in the game he’d be a big time player in this league

Who better than Rooney to guide him to be fair


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[mr_monkey]

Who better than Rooney to guide him to be fair


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Well the greatest manager of all time and several other quality ones didn't manage to so I can't imagine someone as medicore as Rooney will be able to

 

[mr_monkey]

completely agree


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I think most sensible people would, just the slight issue of wages and footballing time

 

[SBT]

Derby look in dire straits, regardless of any potential points deduction.

Basically doing what I used to do on Football Manager, scan the list of free agents and offer a contract to anyone whose name you recognise from a few years ago.

 

[robbiethemole]

Jagielka and Stearman? blimey bring back the 90's

 

[ceetee]

Club just tweeted that something's about to happen

 

[procdoc]

Club just tweeted that something's about to happen

They’re announcing Bright

 

[ceetee]

They’re announcing Bright

That's what I assumed

 

[ceetee]

And they have