Realistic signings (19 Viewers)

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Would it be mental to suggest McCallum for another year? Do we reckon Norwich want him in the side straight away or will the do another Maddison and send him out on loan?

I imagine they'll cash in on Lewis and McCallum will be the replacement.

 

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[SlowerThanPlatt]

Interesting looking at the Villa forum that the fans don't seem that keen on keeping O'Hare. Suits me, but I think they will regret it. Particularly if they go down.

Callum O'Hare

It’s not that surprising really. He’s 22 and playing in League 1 admittedly the top team but it’s miles away from the Premier League and top 2 of the Championship where if they come down will be aiming for. Allassani is our equivalent of O’Hare

 

[junglej13]

Armand Gnanduillet. Out of contract at Blackpool, plenty of goals for them this season and he was brilliant against us a couple of seasons ago at the ricoh. Be fucking hilarious hearing Dave Bennett pronounce his name too.

Thought the same. Been impressed with him every time we've played Blackpool.

 

[jto123]

It’s not that surprising really. He’s 22 and playing in League 1 admittedly the top team but it’s miles away from the Premier League and top 2 of the Championship where if they come down will be aiming for. Allassani is our equivalent of O’Hare

Fair enough, but they could be going down which means losing Grealish. O'Hare perfectly decent player for the championship.

 

[Malaka]

Don’t think we had the biggest budget this season either. The thing I’ve learnt in the very recent past is just coz someone is expensive doesn’t mean their any good.
I’ve got faith in the recruitment team that they have had their eyes on players now for 3 months, we only have to look at recent recruitment to see they can identify decent players without spending a fortune.

Totally right, the scouts would be out looking at players for the Championship and League one budgets. MR will already know exactly who he wants at they and what they will cost.

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Armand Gnanduillet 6 foot 4 Striker, handy on the deck too.

Blackpool contract is up and only 28, worth a punt?

Rather get Collins over him, proven in the champ why would we sign a striker from league one who scored less then godden....makes no sense

 

[jto123]

What's the news with that dutch midfielder? Has it been confirmed yet?

 

[Skybluefaz]

Rather get Collins over him, proven in the champ why would we sign a striker from league one who scored less then godden

He's younger and free. Think it's a better use of the budget.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Rather get Collins over him, proven in the champ why would we sign a striker from league one who scored less then godden....makes no sense

Not that it particularly matters but he’s scored one more than Godden

 

[Samo]

The refusal to sign is all over the internet. Here's the tweet, or at least a copy. I think he's been getting stick from Villa fans and must have taken it down.

Fantastic. I knew about the refusal to sign but the video had somehow passed me by! Cheers

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

What's the news with that dutch midfielder? Has it been confirmed yet?

Guess it will be now we’ve been promoted, Walsh saying he wants to come here could change that though I guess?

 

[Walsgrave]

As for the Pompey players...wouldn't touch Burgess...seen him a few times and not looked great. Curtis would be a definite good addition, same for Harness. Both really good attacking players.

Agree with you on Harness but remember, you're not allowed to say an ex Ernesford lad, otherwise Mr Badlan will be out to get you.

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

How much do we think we’ll have to pay for Walsh?

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Agree with you on Harness but remember, you're not allowed to say an ex Ernesford lad, otherwise Mr Badlan will be out to get you.

Not sure what you mean by this mate??

 

[Walsgrave]

Not sure what you mean by this mate??

Apparently we can't have anyone with a previous Coventry link on our radar

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

I can't help but to feel that Willis could do a job, but he is likely to be on a cushy salary at Sunderland.

Hahahaha you aren’t being serious are you? He’s worse than all 3 of our current CB’s, Id rather have Pask

 

[Walsgrave]

Hahahaha you aren’t being serious are you? He’s worse than all 3 of our current CB’s

I don't think he could start and in fact I would agree (McFadzean is just ahead in my opinion but age may play a factor next season). I do suggest he could be a good squad player. I'm not sure we'll have 3 at the back in the Championship but we'll need to adapt, and currently with our squad our only backups at centre back are Pask, Drysdale and Thompson.
Edit: Williams as well. All have experience of men's football but the step up to the Championship is huge.

 

[ccfcway]

Curtis from Portsmouth
Eisa from Peterborough
Politic from Bolton
Turnbull from Motherwell
Ferguson from Aberdeen
Bedeau from Scunthorpe

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Can't wait for James Collins to retire so people can stop bringing him up every single window

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Can't wait for James Collins to retire so people can stop bringing him up every single window

Fishing for likes are we?

He’d be a good player to sign and improve the team, weird for you to suggest otherwise

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Can't wait for James Collins to retire so people can stop bringing him up every single window

What if he starts a window cleaning business in retirement?

 

[Ccfcisparks]

I’ve always liked Jamie Patterson from Bristol City

 

[Hobo]

Carl Baker

And Reda! Plus two wingers, any two wingers.

 

[ccfcway]

Can't wait for James Collins to retire so people can stop bringing him up every single window

i'd get out more if that's what you cant wait for

 

[Hobo]

The starting point is who is out of contract and not required. Then look around those positions. Numbers maybe reduced to compensate higher wages.

I can see loans utilised with academy players on the bench.

 

[SBAndy]

Curtis from Portsmouth
Eisa from Peterborough
Politic from Bolton
Turnbull from Motherwell
Ferguson from Aberdeen
Bedeau from Scunthorpe

Can’t say I know anything about the last three.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

How much do we think we’ll have to pay for Walsh?

1 year extension in their favour means possibly a deal to be done as apparently he doesn’t want to be at Bristol anymore and doesn’t like the manager

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Fishing for likes are we?

He’d be a good player to sign and improve the team, weird for you to suggest otherwise

If he wasn't from Cov no-one would look twice at him. He's 29, if we were looking for someone in that age range you'd hope for someone with more than one average Championship season under their belt. Would be surprised if any other Championship club were interested bar Rotherham should Luton go down.

 

[Marty]

I liked the looked of Jorge Grant when he played for Notts County and thought he'd do well in League One, Does anybody know how he got on at Lincoln this year?

 

[skyblueelephant76]

I liked the looked of Jorge Grant when he played for Notts County and thought he'd do well in League One, Does anybody know how he got on at Lincoln this year?

He's 25 now and scored 2 goals this season. Not good enough for the Championship.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

How about Tyler Walker? Exactly the same figures as Godden

 

[skyblueelephant76]

How about Tyler Walker? Exactly the same figures as Godden

He looked good when I saw him. He's got one year left on his contract.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

He looked good when I saw him. He's got one year left on his contract.

Only 23 so fits the development model.

 

[cc84cov]

I’ve always liked Jamie Patterson from Bristol City

He’s from Coventry also

 

[cc84cov]

1 year extension in their favour means possibly a deal to be done as apparently he doesn’t want to be at Bristol anymore and doesn’t like the manager

Yes the extension was in their favour and will get them a fee for the player