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Would Waghorn have signed just for one year or was he insistent on two?
Yes think the gamble in Walker and Waghorn is affecting us now in terms of wheeling and dealing both were our top earners when signed but Vik’s performances nobody saw coming and helped
If we can get these two out on loan it will make a huge difference
It was more a first team player that could command a big fee , Katsukunya would have been adds on based on future achievements that could or could not come off , Thomas,Harris ,Sambou and McCann are examples
I unfortunately think we’ll be down the bottom because of this, not got the same excitement going into this season at allReading SBB comments has left me a little deflated really. It sounds like Hamer will be going (which I expected as soon as Palmer was rumoured as they’re similar) but there won’t be anything in the coffers to really improve the squad.
Totally understand the wheeling and dealing aspect of our set up, and definitely wouldn’t want to see us stretch outside our means, but the purchases of Gus and Vik of £1mil+ the last couple of years had sort of raised excitement that this would gradually increase year on year, with similar additions each summer. Doesn’t seem this is the case this year - even with a potential big sale.
You also have Walker and Sheaf 750K signing plus Moore , Waghorn and Bidwell coming in on large salaries and then the majority of the other players getting extensions resulting in increase in wages and then no players being sold for a substantial amount for the last two seasonsReading SBB comments has left me a little deflated really. It sounds like Hamer will be going (which I expected as soon as Palmer was rumoured as they’re similar) but there won’t be anything in the coffers to really improve the squad.
Totally understand the wheeling and dealing aspect of our set up, and definitely wouldn’t want to see us stretch outside our means, but the purchases of Gus and Vik of £1mil+ the last couple of years had sort of raised excitement that this would gradually increase year on year, with similar additions each summer. Doesn’t seem this is the case this year - even with a potential big sale.
I unfortunately think we’ll be down the bottom because of this, not got the same excitement going into this season at all
So if we manage to loan out the likes of waghorn Walker etc those funds will be invested into the team?You also have Walker and Sheaf 750K signing plus Moore , Waghorn and Bidwell coming in on large salaries and then the majority of the other players getting extensions resulting in increase in wages and then no players being sold for a substantial amount for the last two seasons
Really really annoys me how everyone forgets how awful they are because the short term results from the team cover it upWe will be mid table again and that’s realistically the best you can hope for under these owners
That formation would be very narrow and likely see teams exploiting us down the wings. It would also make our attacking play much narrower, making us easier to defend against, and massively stifle Dabo, even if it might support McCallum's skillset were he to return. But given MR has said how Reid's weakness is his offensive ability and thus pretty much ruled him out of contention due to it, it would them seem very odd to bring someone else in and change the entire formation to suit those exact same things.
Agree with this really. It's felt like we were building this summer. Doesn't really sound like that in truth based on sbb comments. Generally when we have invested in players they are the profitable ones. Feels like Robins is going to have his work out.Reading SBB comments has left me a little deflated really. It sounds like Hamer will be going (which I expected as soon as Palmer was rumoured as they’re similar) but there won’t be anything in the coffers to really improve the squad.
Totally understand the wheeling and dealing aspect of our set up, and definitely wouldn’t want to see us stretch outside our means, but the purchases of Gus and Vik of £1mil+ the last couple of years had sort of raised excitement that this would gradually increase year on year, with similar additions each summer. Doesn’t seem this is the case this year - even with a potential big sale.
There was the Callum Wilson sell on fee the summer we were promoted. No real problem with having to sell a player as this has always been the case with us, but given the likely fees we could get for Hamer or Vik it beggars belief that Robins wouldn't get some of the funds.You also have Walker and Sheaf 750K signing plus Moore , Waghorn and Bidwell coming in on large salaries and then the majority of the other players getting extensions resulting in increase in wages and then no players being sold for a substantial amount for the last two seasons
They would be paying out their arse for them tooForest are a good example of using decent loan players
Fuck me mate, you Must have been slitting your wrists in the league one relegation summer, every post is trying to bring a real downer, and based on absolutely nothing.I unfortunately think we’ll be down the bottom because of this, not got the same excitement going into this season at all
Is he left footed?Yeah I think he started well and then fell out of favour but he’d suit that LCB position in our system.
Dunno mate just feel deflated that’s allFuck me mate, you Must have been slitting your wrists in the league one relegation summer, every post is trying to bring a real downer, and based on absolutely nothing.
we’ve improved year on year under robins, the side we have now is a mid table side.What makes you think we’ll be with the likes of Reading, Rotherham, Birmingham, Blackpool, Wigan, Hull, and Bristol City
You also have Walker and Sheaf 750K signing plus Moore , Waghorn and Bidwell coming in on large salaries and then the majority of the other players getting extensions resulting in increase in wages and then no players being sold for a substantial amount for the last two seasons
Fair point that, but sssssshhhhh don’t tell anyone we want him a little while longerPeople keep referring to the "Big 3", it should be a "Big 4" with the addition of Sheaf.
He is top quality, on a different level to the rest apparently.
The others can't compete with him in training.
We have a real talent on our hands.
I agree with your comments but if you take a couple of our best players out of the side and not replace them then you’re asking for trouble.Fuck me mate, you Must have been slitting your wrists in the league one relegation summer, every post is trying to bring a real downer, and based on absolutely nothing.
we’ve improved year on year under robins, the side we have now is a mid table side.What makes you think we’ll be with the likes of Reading, Rotherham, Birmingham, Blackpool, Wigan, Hull, and Bristol City
YesIs he left footed?
Yeah think it could be him then, read up about him ball playing centre back
Dunno mate just feel deflated that’s all
But why? The transfer window has only just opened, the squad has only just got back together for pre-season, and We haven’t actually sold anyone yet.I agree with your comments but if you take a couple of our best players out of the side and not replace them then you’re asking for trouble.
I understand selling one but I don’t think we can Sell Gus and vik
Yeah fair point, the impression is we will do though.But why? The transfer window has only just opened, the squad has only just got back together for pre-season, and We haven’t actually sold anyone yet.
I think the consensus here is Hamer is gone, sad but inevitable. Vik would only go for a silly offer (I would hope)…it’s like poker in a way, do we sell now when he is off the back of a good season and get a decent silly fee (assuming one comes in) or wait…I mean if he starts the season with a barren run again not only will his contract be lower with us but his value could also take a hit.I agree with your comments but if you take a couple of our best players out of the side and not replace them then you’re asking for trouble.
I understand selling one but I don’t think we can Sell Gus and vik
Cheer up SparksDunno mate just feel deflated that’s all
But why? The transfer window has only just opened, the squad has only just got back together for pre-season, and We haven’t actually sold anyone yet.
were you worried when we got promoted to league one and sold McNulty?
But why? The transfer window has only just opened, the squad has only just got back together for pre-season, and We haven’t actually sold anyone yet.
were you worried when we got promoted to league one and sold McNulty?
I know its hard but don’t…it makes a refreshing change that we have players in this side that people actually care about! Shows a marked improvement from the “Folivi years” just 5 years ago.Dunno mate just feel deflated that’s all
Guilliame Beuzelin - or ‘boozy’ for shortAssume if Hamer goes we'd replace him. Will be interesting to see who they have lined up. Any interesting free's still available?
Just want the best for my team as we all doI know its hard but don’t…it makes a refreshing change that we have players in this side that people actually care about! Shows a marked improvement from the “Folivi years” just 5 years ago.
Enjoy the ride it’s the only way, I survived us selling Dublin and Keane and got over it , you will do the same whatever happens , keep positive
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