Summer transfer window 2024 (23 Viewers)

[SleepyGinger]

BTA scores once every 4 games, Godden in the championship is 1 in just under 3 games.

we’re throwing stupid money away if we pay anymore than a couple of million for him, I’d rather have that Belgian guy for 1.2m

we need to replace Godden- But BTA isn’t the answer

It’s not just about the goals though, there’s a reason we were bringing on Tavares over Godden at the end of the season.

 

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[Saddlebrains]

BTA scores once every 4 games, Godden in the championship is 1 in just under 3 games.

we’re throwing stupid money away if we pay anymore than a couple of million for him, I’d rather have that Belgian guy for 1.2m

we need to replace Godden- But BTA isn’t the answer

I'm sorry but that's bollocks

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

I'm sorry but that's bollocks

I hope I’m proven wrong - but I’m I’m just convinced he’ll just be a waste of money.

 

[Balli001]

I hope I’m proven wrong - but I’m I’m just convinced he’ll just be a waste of money.

For a second choice striker he would be more than good enough. Who do you genuinely think we could attract for this role instead?

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

For a second choice striker he would be more than good enough. Who do you genuinely think we could attract for this role instead?

Again - I’d rather have that Belgian guy that was linked. Never seen him play like - it’s a case of not paying more than 2m for BTA, I’d expect WBA to want a bit more than that and he’s just not worth it

 

[Matt smith]

Again - I’d rather have that Belgian guy that was linked. Never seen him play like - it’s a case of not paying more than 2m for BTA, I’d expect WBA to want a bit more than that and he’s just not worth it

11 goals in 39 championship appearances last year, and you think he’s a 2 million pound player

If he’s coming in as a back up striker with those figures that’s a real positive

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Again - I’d rather have that Belgian guy that was linked. Never seen him play like - it’s a case of not paying more than 2m for BTA, I’d expect WBA to want a bit more than that and he’s just not worth it

You'd rather spunk money on a random Belgian that nobody has ever seen play than someone who has actually scored in this league?

 

[long way home]

I wouldn't be shocked with any name or any fee paid. I just think with us at the minute its best to wait to see the player at Ryton before we jump on names or fees. Club will be doing deals all the time we dont want to but have to be patient.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

11 goals in 39 championship appearances last year, and you think he’s a 2 million pound player

If he’s coming in as a back up striker with those figures that’s a real positive

And only scored 7 in 33 the season before, He’s erratic, not a great player, he’s had one good season - not unlike Conor Chaplin who also scored 14 goals last season, Id be pretty confident in saying he doesn’t hit 10 goals if he comes to us.

to be honest I’d rather just keep Wright as second striker and if needed I’m sure EMC can play up front if needed.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

You'd rather spunk money on a random Belgian that nobody has ever seen play than someone who has actually scored in this league?

Who’s 21 and costs just under 1m the risk is lower and there’s room for development. Yeah - like I said if BTA is low cost, I’d go for it. Just expecting us to have to pay a significant amount for someone who’s just not worth it

 

[False9]

BTA scores once every 4 games, Godden in the championship is 1 in just under 3 games.

we’re throwing stupid money away if we pay anymore than a couple of million for him, I’d rather have that Belgian guy for 1.2m

we need to replace Godden- But BTA isn’t the answer

Poor take.

Godden offers absolutely nothing at this level now.

BTA has a decent goals per minute and can actually take on a man. He would be far superior to Godden.

 

[fatso]

BTA scores once every 4 games, Godden in the championship is 1 in just under 3 games.

we’re throwing stupid money away if we pay anymore than a couple of million for him, I’d rather have that Belgian guy for 1.2m

we need to replace Godden- But BTA isn’t the answer

Your missing the point, which is Godden's legs have gone, he's now slower than a snail towing a caravan with the handbrake on. Godden has been a great player for us but needs to be moved on ASAP.
We aren't arguing who has the best strike rate, that's now irrelevant.

BTA seems like a decent striking option for when Simms needs a rest or picks up an injury, And he's certainly a good option if we are chasing a game and go 2 up front.
Him and Simms together would be a right handful.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Godden's still a good finisher, still think with the right team he could get double figures in the Championship, easy but... our system hasn't suited him at all since maybe the first season we came up, so he'll be in the right place for a goal but you won't see much else from him.

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

BTA scores once every 4 games, Godden in the championship is 1 in just under 3 games.

we’re throwing stupid money away if we pay anymore than a couple of million for him, I’d rather have that Belgian guy for 1.2m

we need to replace Godden- But BTA isn’t the answer

I didn’t say Asante was the answer, I just said I’d rather chuck Godden than keep him. I don’t mind whoever we get in but I think almost anything is better than Godden, he’s more interested in golf than us and he’s slow as fuck.

 

[Tommo1993]

Cool your jets people, there’s still ages to go.

 

[CovLad94]

@Saddlebrains the striker still announced this week?

 

[Saddlebrains]

@Saddlebrains the striker still announced this week?

I'd like to think so. As I said earlier (can't remember if it was on this thread) we ideally want Godden out first

 

[Balli001]

Where has Thomas Asante come from? not seen anything linking him to us?

Been hinted at earlier in this thread I beleice.

 

[Skyblue_CP]

I'd like to think so. As I said earlier (can't remember if it was on this thread) we ideally want Godden out first

I take it BTA was the name you’d been given as the striker that was nearly complete or being completed this week?

 

[Hobo]

Where has Thomas Asante come from? not seen anything linking him to us?

You should know by now, that doesn't stop our fans making it as good as a done deal

 

[JSL]

Isnt it a bit unsafe to get rid of Godden before getting in the replacement? We could end up with nobody and be worse off

 

[Littlewood CCFC]

Been hinted at earlier in this thread I beleice.

People are talking about it like he's being announced tonight

Just thought i'd missed something

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

We could end up with nobody

Think that's highly unlikely.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Isnt it a bit unsafe to get rid of Godden before getting in the replacement? We could end up with nobody and be worse off

Well end of last year we were playing Tavares over Godden so I wouldnt think we would be worse off really

 

[edgy]

Isnt it a bit unsafe to get rid of Godden before getting in the replacement? We could end up with nobody and be worse off

Not really. As others have stated, we could get by without him. But highly unlikely we wouldn't bring anyone in if he were to leave.

 

[Cally Fedora]

If we add BTA , Dovin and possibly Browne as the replacement Stamenic I think we should all be highly delighted with our business.

 

[mmttww]

Isnt it a bit unsafe to get rid of Godden before getting in the replacement? We could end up with nobody and be worse off

EMC can cover the left with Haji moving into the middle.

Rudoni can cover the right. Raphael both sides, I think.

Leaves Tavares and Obikwu as emergency back-up options.

 

[JSL]

Fair points. Just concerned about letting someone go before we have an improvement in

Is it wages we need to free up first or cash from a nominal fee?

 

[edgy]

Fair points. Just concerned about letting someone go before we have an improvement in

Is it wages we need to free up first or cash from a nominal fee?

Doubt it's either to be honest. Wages will be repurposed elsewhere but it's simply the fact we've out grown him now and/or he is tailing off. He just isn't required.

 

[JSL]

Im confused as to why he needs to go before we sign another striker then

 

[baldy]

EMC can cover the left with Haji moving into the middle.

Rudoni can cover the right. Raphael both sides, I think.

Leaves Tavares and Obikwu as emergency back-up options.

Tavares & Obikwu? Geezus that'd have to a really big emergency

 

[Saddlebrains]

I take it BTA was the name you’d been given as the striker that was nearly complete or being completed this week?

Nope, not given a name, just that it's a 25 year old striker and not far off done

 

[Balli001]

Im confused as to why he needs to go before we sign another striker then

Isn't it to do with financial year ends being end of June?

 

[Saddlebrains]

People are talking about it like he's being announced tonight

Just thought i'd missed something

Gwarnin Neil

 

[Saddlebrains]

Doubt it's either to be honest. Wages will be repurposed elsewhere but it's simply the fact we've out grown him now and/or he is tailing off. He just isn't required.

Think it's to do with FFP or year end or some shit. Something financial anyway