Summer transfer window 2024 (184 Viewers)

[Viktor17]

Hes an improvement on Liam Kelly and Jamie Allen, and slightly above Eccles, so definite improvement

Exactly this - he’d be the Kelly replacement / upgrade. Gritt and experience.

Be great pick up.

think Allen may stay, as long as he’s happy being 4th choice.

agree on a 10, 433 will make us bit more solid. Our front 3 have goals galore

 

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[Deity]

I'm going to assume that Kyprianou is the potential Sheaf succession plan. You reckon we'd look to bring him in even if Sheaf stays? Might end up a bit over stocked in there if so.

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Im not sure we would be over stocked …. At times we played Lati in midfield because we lacked options Robins was prepared to play.

I assume Howley will go out on loan again ….

 

[TomRad85]

Im not sure we would be over stocked …. At times we played Lati in midfield because we lacked options Robins was prepared to play.

I assume Howley will go out on loan again ….

Was just thinking if we play the same formation as this season, we'd have Sheaf, Eccles, Torp, Browne... Kyprianou too would possibly be a bit overkill unless Torp is used further forward. You have to keep them all happy and all would start for many teams in this division.

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[Saddlebrains]

I think another CM depends on what we're going to go with formation wise first

If it is 433 then you would assume another one in. If its 442 then Sheaf, Browne, Torp, Eccles Allen is easily enough

Again though, will Allen leave? Hes on a decent contract for another 2 years, why would he go elsewhere? He is also handy to have across the middle of injuries bite

I personally think if we land Browne, that will be it in CM for now, as long as we keep Sheaf

Sheaf, Browne, Torp, Eccles with Allen to cover is easily good enough for a top 6 midfield

 

[David O'Day]

Playing a 6 and 2 8's makes more sense for next year rather than the current 2 6's and a 10.

We seem to be building a squad that suits that and good 8's are easier to come by than good 10s.

 

[Saddlebrains]

Playing a 6 and 2 8's makes more sense for next year rather than the current 2 6's and a 10.

We seem to be building a squad that suits that and good 8's are easier to come by than good 10s.

Agree with this, especially if it is 433 come 442 we will be playing next season

Rudoni if he comes in i fell would be the man who comes in and out depending on changes

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

How long has Eccles got on his contract?

 

[TomRad85]

I think another CM depends on what we're going to go with formation wise first

If it is 433 then you would assume another one in. If its 442 then Sheaf, Browne, Torp, Eccles Allen is easily enough

Again though, will Allen leave? Hes on a decent contract for another 2 years, why would he go elsewhere? He is also handy to have across the middle of injuries bite

I personally think if we land Browne, that will be it in CM for now, as long as we keep Sheaf

Sheaf, Browne, Torp, Eccles with Allen to cover is easily good enough for a top 6 midfield

In that case I'm going to assume the option on Kyprianou was always only planned on being taken up if Sheaf moved on.

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[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

How long has Eccles got on his contract?

3 years isnt it

 

[TomRad85]

Playing a 6 and 2 8's makes more sense for next year rather than the current 2 6's and a 10.

We seem to be building a squad that suits that and good 8's are easier to come by than good 10s.

Makes sense, I'd suggest our current midfield crop might need to develop a bit more of an eye for goal if we go this way. Then again when we play Palmer as a 10 he rarely scores either so may as well be a bit more solid in the middle.

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[itsabuzzard]

Haji and Chippo would unironically be perfect signings.

We've already got Haji.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

It makes sense, 2 options at the 6 with Sheaf and Eccles, many options at the 8 with Allen, Browne, Torp and Eccles, and options to play the creative CM thats sort of like a cross between a 10 and 8 in Torp, Palmer and potentially Browne or Allen

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

3 years isnt it

Couldn’t remember. Maybe another one who could attract interest in a year’s time if he improves at a similar rate to now.

 

[Balli001]

Is he definitely better than Eccles and Torp? I’m not sure. Helps the squad for sure, but I think there’s a decent chance we have another JDS situation on our hands.

Not a single Preston fan is pleased he is going. He of course would improve the squad

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Makes sense, I'd suggest our current midfield crop might need to develop a bit more of an eye for goal if we go this way. Then again when we play Palmer as a 10 he rarely scores either so may as well be a bit more solid in the middle.

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If Simms, Haji and Tats carry on their goalscoring record into next season theoretically minus injuries and if they played say 38 full games each will score :
Simms 20 goals
Haji 19 goals
Tats 12 goals
Thats already 51 goals and I’d back EMC to bag 7 or 8 taking it up to 58/59, thats a good amount of goals already and if you have a couple players on 1, 2 or 3 goals it should be all good, although I’d back Torp to score quite a few next season

 

[Matt smith]

Agree with this, especially if it is 433 come 442 we will be playing next season

Rudoni if he comes in i fell would be the man who comes in and out depending on changes

Horses for courses probably play a Rudoni for a game we should be winning against a team who might play slightly deeper

play a flatter 3 away from home

 

[Deleted member 162]

If we have CM locked in it makes me wonder who the Peterborough player we have first dibs on is. It could in theory still be a CM and we have changed our minds, but I'm wondering if its someone else.

 

[Frankly_Mr_Shankly]

I don’t know what you’re on about there tbh, I’m just stating an opinion about how our non-European signings this season have been relatively poor. I’m not having a go at you or anyone in particular, I just don’t know why everyone gets carried away with other league 1 or championship players.

We need experienced championship players in our team that need minimal time to settle in. It took the above mentioned players a while before we saw the best of them.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

If we have CM locked in it makes me wonder who the Peterborough player we have first dibs on is. It could in theory still be a CM and we have changed our minds, but I'm wondering if its someone else.

Could be RJJ or Poku

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

I think someone has already said it but I think Oliver Dovin is the young swedish keeper as he’s really good with the ball at his feet

 

[Saddlebrains]

I was told the option on the player was Kyprianou. Would make sense because correct me if im talking shit here but everytime ive watched him he seems very Sheaf-esque. Tidy on the ball, shows for it off defenders, turns and drives, can spread the play, he even glides about the middle like Sheaf

But with Browne looking likely, i cant see us going for Kyprianou

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I was told the option on the player was Kyprianou. Would make sense because correct me if im talking shit here but everytime ive watched him he seems very Sheaf-esque. Tidy on the ball, shows for it off defenders, turns and drives, can spread the play, he even glides about the middle like Sheaf

But with Browne looking likely, i cant see us going for Kyprianou

Well these are the signings we can make at no extra cost. Anyone else requiring a fee is going to have to wait until Gyo or Sheaf depart

 

[Matt smith]

I was told the option on the player was Kyprianou. Would make sense because correct me if im talking shit here but everytime ive watched him he seems very Sheaf-esque. Tidy on the ball, shows for it off defenders, turns and drives, can spread the play, he even glides about the middle like Sheaf

But with Browne looking likely, i cant see us going for Kyprianou

Heard last night he’s got 8 goals this year for posh

that’s decent from a 6

a 29 year old established midfielder is just what we need, nothing wrong at all with having someone a bit older who’s been there and done it at this level.

 

[David O'Day]

I was told the option on the player was Kyprianou. Would make sense because correct me if im talking shit here but everytime ive watched him he seems very Sheaf-esque. Tidy on the ball, shows for it off defenders, turns and drives, can spread the play, he even glides about the middle like Sheaf

But with Browne looking likely, i cant see us going for Kyprianou

Kyprianou wouldn't be in the XI straight away though. If we did sign someone like Browne he would have plenty of time to get up to speed and the right level before he has to start.

 

[Liquid Gold]

If these rumours are true then it’s great that players are open to joining us over other championship clubs.

It shows that the project looks good from the outside as well and looks like we’re getting our first choice signings

 

[skybluegod]

If we get McCallum/Browne in soonish, plus a keeper, you would think that is out starting 11 sorted already for the start of pre-season. We are then looking to add quality in depth. Or improve on players that have proven they can mix it with the best.

New Keeper
Milan-Thomas-Kitching (Next likely upgrade) - McCallum
Sakamoto-Browne/Torp-Sheaf/Eccles-EMC
------------Wright-Simms---------

That is a bloody good team. Obvious depth needed up front/outwide.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Not a single Preston fan is pleased he is going. He of course would improve the squad

I’ve said he will improve the squad. Just questioning whether he’s better than Eccles and Torp, and given the alleged wages you’d hope he will be.

We have missed in the past signing championships frees, so I don’t think it’s unfair to question it.

Also scanned the Preston forum for 2 minutes and found a few who have said it suits both parties, hinting they need better. That might be bias/bitterness their side, but there you go.

 

[shmmeee]

I’ve said he will improve the squad. Just questioning whether he’s better than Eccles and Torp, and given the alleged wages you’d hope he will be.

We have missed in the past signing championships frees, so I don’t think it’s unfair to question it.

Also scanned the Preston forum for 2 minutes and found a few who have said it suits both parties, hinting they need better. That might be bias/bitterness their side, but there you go.

I get your concerns. I just think we desperately need experience in the middle and in defence with Fadz and Kelly leaving.

 

[Liquid Gold]

I’ve said he will improve the squad. Just questioning whether he’s better than Eccles and Torp, and given the alleged wages you’d hope he will be.

We have missed in the past signing championships frees, so I don’t think it’s unfair to question it.

Also scanned the Preston forum for 2 minutes and found a few who have said it suits both parties, hinting they need better. That might be bias/bitterness their side, but there you go.

He’s better than both Eccles and Torp in their current stage of development.

Add to that he’s an experienced head for the dressing room and his signing on a free weakens a divisional rival and we’re laughing.

 

[TomRad85]

I’ve said he will improve the squad. Just questioning whether he’s better than Eccles and Torp, and given the alleged wages you’d hope he will be.

We have missed in the past signing championships frees, so I don’t think it’s unfair to question it.

Also scanned the Preston forum for 2 minutes and found a few who have said it suits both parties, hinting they need better. That might be bias/bitterness their side, but there you go.

Preston offered him a big contract to stay, its pure cope from the fans if that's what they are saying.

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[Mucca Mad Boys]

Need two number 10s so rudobi wouldn't be enough on his own for that position if Palmer goes too

As for lati I assume he goes only if there is chance to make good money. Can't see robins being desperate to get rid.

I don’t think we’re signing an AM, two of the CMs we’re linked with (Rudoni & Browne) can play AM but are primarily CMs.

As reported by our resident ITK, we’re likely to be moving to a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2.

 

[Liquid Gold]

I think if we sign a 10 it will be someone that can also play deeper or on the wing.

I get we're trying 433 or 442 next season but I think Robins will have learned his lesson from this year recruiting for a system and it not working. Always good to have versatility.

 

[Bertola]

With a 4-3-3 and a basis of Sheaf, Browne, Eccles and Torp, it looks good.

Rudoni can also play off the right, so could be Tat's back up as well as slotting into the midfield 3 when required

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

We need experienced championship players in our team that need minimal time to settle in. It took the above mentioned players a while before we saw the best of them.

I agree we definitely need experience, and yes it did take time for Haji and Simms to get going but if I remember rightly Saka and Van Ewijk were pretty amazing right from the off I think? So it’s probably just pot luck whether you get a player that needs time to adjust or whether you get a player that’s settled from the get-go.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

I’ve said he will improve the squad. Just questioning whether he’s better than Eccles and Torp, and given the alleged wages you’d hope he will be.

We have missed in the past signing championships frees, so I don’t think it’s unfair to question it.

Also scanned the Preston forum for 2 minutes and found a few who have said it suits both parties, hinting they need better. That might be bias/bitterness their side, but there you go.

He’s their captain and player of the season of one our playoff rivals. Proven at Championship level, he’s versatile and addresses a lack of experience that we need.

Kelly, McFadz and Godden leaving in one season is a lot. They’re no longer up to standard but they out top 3 choices for captain in 22/23 so it’s a big loss in the dressing room.

If Bidwell leaves as rumoured or Allen, that’s all our experienced players culled in one season. You need to replace that.

We can’t go this window without signing 2-3 experienced players and Browne fits that profile.