Emiliano Marcondes (2 Viewers)

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Genuine question not a dig @Saddlebrains

What percentage of players who visit a training ground end up being converted to a buy? And equally, what percentage of players in active negotiations actually end up signing?

Reason i say that, you mentioned Browne had visited the training ground earlier this summer? and i expect out of contract players, or those in demand do a tour of various teams in order to make sure they are making a good decision.

Does this leak necessarily mean he is at all close to signing?

I’ve got a friend who works for Barnsley. ( didn’t tell me about Kitching or Collins like)

he told me that success rates in transfers is around 2/10.

he said a lot of players do get to the stage of signing very regularly but opting to go elsewhere.

The higher up in quality you go - it happens more regularly because competition is higher

 

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[Deleted member 9744]

So you are willing to apologise if it turns out you are massively wrong about this?

If we all had to apologise every time we get something massively wrong on here most threads would be twice as long.

 

[Calista]

at 6ft is another player that adds height to the squad.

Depth, it's called depth

 

[steve101]

Depth, it's called depth

Not sure if that is a joke? I am referring to his height not squad depth.

 

[eyesee]

Not sure if that is a joke? I am referring to his height not squad depth.

...i think it was a joke, dude.

 

[jordan210]

If this is true, Loads on twitter gone owe Saddle an apology

 

[Skybluedownunder]

Looks a solid squad player and can play a couple of positions, we've got to trust Robins and the recruitment team to get it right.

Would much rather us go after Karamoko Dembele who is also available on a free, younger and had a good season last year


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[Skybluedownunder]

I’m well up for letting Palmer go.

The old potato peeler feet


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[Skybluedownunder]

And also means less pressure on Rodrigues should Tats get injured again

Karamoko Dembele is that guy!


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[Perennial Lurker]

Would much rather us go after Karamoko Dembele who is also available on a free, younger and had a good season last year


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Hope you've made our recruitment team aware ?

 

[SleepyGinger]

I reckon this is Saddle trying to leave some bait for that lad to take and put on twitter. If it’s true it’s pretty uninspiring IMO.

 

[jordan210]

I reckon this is Saddle trying to leave some bait for that lad to take and put on twitter. If it’s true it’s pretty uninspiring IMO.

Bit harsh referring to Andy Turner as that lad on twitter

 

[Nick]

Depth, it's called depth

Girth

 

[mmttww]

Already plays for us according to Wiki..."He signed for Coventry City in the summer of 2024 and has promised to lead the club back to the promised land."

 

[coop]

Already plays for us according to Wiki..."He signed for Coventry City in the summer of 2024 and has promised to lead the club back to the promised land."

Apparently anyone can change Wiki.

 

[mrfr]

He was in a hot tub in Copenhagen 2 hours ago according to his instagram story. Unless he flew direct from Ryton that seems like a stretch.

 

[LastGarrison]

I reckon this is Saddle trying to leave some bait for that lad to take and put on twitter. If it’s true it’s pretty uninspiring IMO.

Our very own Coleen Rooney.

 

[Hobo]

Depth, it's called depth

I still think we require some punch and penetration in the midfield

 

[Diogenes]

He was in a hot tub in Copenhagen 2 hours ago according to his instagram story. Unless he flew direct from Ryton that seems like a stretch.

I still think we require some punch in the midfield

Maybe some canapés too?

 

[skybluecam]

Too right Would genuinely rather have Browne and that’s saying something

This is a real left field signing, don’t think any of us saw this coming?

He’s foreign, thought you’d be all over it

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

So you are willing to apologise if it turns out you are massively wrong about this?

Oh yeah 100%, I never mind being wrong and I’ll hold my hands up if Marcondes significantly helps us gain promotion or if he’s just genuinely good game to game or from the bench. I feel like I’m being fair and honest, I’m trying not to be overly negative about him, he is free but I just think we need to do better that’s all.

 

[Cov98]

Some of you lot need your heads checking...

No idea if this is happening or not, but if it is, I can't see the negativity around it?

The man's played at this level and at premier league level and adds needed depth for the sum of £0.

If the wages are reasonable, why not?

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

Not one to blow my own trumpet, but… (I won’t mention my Maatsen suggestion the summer after his loan at Charlton Athletic…)

Fair play Seamus, you may blow the SBT trumpet

 

[SleepyGinger]

I’m normally very positive but this would be a shit signing, rather keep Palmer.

 

[Matt smith]

I’m normally very positive but this would be a shit signing, rather keep Palmer.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Are we signing a pasta dish?

 

[Matt smith]

I’m normally very positive but this would be a shit signing, rather keep Palmer.

Not the signing we need to get us to where we want to get to

 

[Balli001]

I’m normally very positive but this would be a shit signing, rather keep Palmer.

Look forward to his promotion sealing goal for us then

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

Are we signing a pasta dish?

Seems like a decent bloke tbf, definitely likeable, just hope he’s edible now rather than being cold soggy tagliatelle, time will tell

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

He’s defo decent quality. Assist and goal against Fulham.

 

[Hincha]

Definitely not as inspiring as the other “experienced” players we’ve been linked with (Browne, Worrall)

Promoted twice from this league but doesn’t look like he was a starter in either of those.

Guess he is used to playing a bit part role. On paper is better than Palmer & Allen if we can move one of those on.

 

[rexo87]

He was in a hot tub in Copenhagen 2 hours ago according to his instagram story. Unless he flew direct from Ryton that seems like a stretch.

Yeah it’s gonna be bollocks. Saddle isn’t as reliable as he once was

 

[ptr]

He was in a hot tub in Copenhagen 2 hours ago according to his instagram story. Unless he flew direct from Ryton that seems like a stretch.

That picture was actually taken from the new set up at Ryton. Hot tubs there for recovery after training. Doug’s idea. Massive hit with all these new signings we keep showing round apparently.

 

[fernandopartridge]

on an additional point @BlueSkiesForever is gonna have a bitch fit

He's got an Hispanic name

 

[fernandopartridge]

He doesn't know it but he's played for us before, as I signed him in my FM23 save last season.

Get the brummie to say "Wilcum back to Coventray, how does it feel to get it all done again?"