Transfer targets (40 Viewers)

SkyblueDad · Jan 26, 2024

They have had one or two move on, Villa bought one a year or so ago and another is at Brentford now and theres Charlie McCann still only 21 bought by Man United a few seasons back,
Now we haven’t got tinga & tucker flogging what they can whenever they can hopefully we can keep these young hopefuls for our first teams.
There are some good prospects here.

SkyblueDad · Jan 26, 2024

shmmeee said:
Other than Tavares I’ve assumed keeping everyone still on a contract but in reality I can see several of the U23s being moved on.

Even that squad there is only 32 players including everyone on a pro contract. Very lean ship.

There is no U/23 squad here anymore.

Alkhen · Jan 26, 2024

slowpoke said:
They have had one or two move on, Villa bought one a year or so ago and another is at Brentford now and theres Charlie McCann still only 21 bought by Man United a few seasons back,
Now we haven’t got tinga & tucker flogging what they can whenever they can hopefully we can keep these young hopefuls for our first teams.
There are some good prospects here.

McCann washed up at FGR

shmmeee · Jan 26, 2024

slowpoke said:
There is no U/23 squad here anymore.

There are players who are U23 who aren’t in the first team, aren’t on loan and are worth keeping around. Granted very few of them these days.

I think anyone over 20 who isn’t attracting at least L2 level attention for a loan is probably worth moving on.

SkyblueDad · Jan 26, 2024

slowpoke said:
There is no U/23 squad here anymore.

shmmeee said:
There are players who are U23 who aren’t in the first team, aren’t on loan and are worth keeping around. Granted very few of them these days.

I think anyone over 20 who isn’t attracting at least L2 level attention for a loan is probably worth moving on.

What will dictate that is if their pro contract gets extended as always, can’t think of another one in the U/23 bracket you describe, just Rus I think, there’s Tom Costello but he’s only 20 & not sure about the keepers age wise one though Cian Tyler (21) has been on the bench a few times though but has a long standing wrist injury, fingers crossed for him.

larry_david · Jan 26, 2024

Rus needs league 1-2 loan in the next week for sure. He signed a few deal in summer so clearly they think something of him as that age it would have been easy to say goodbye like we did with George Burroughs and bapaga

JSL · Jan 26, 2024

Still no news on any signings this window then. It's all a bit dull really. I was really hoping for something this week as others intimidated might happen. Will have to do with a massive cup win tonight instead then

napolimp · Jan 26, 2024

Skyblue Bangkok said:
What promise ?

Amazing how, after all this time, and everything that has happened, people still don't trust Robins judgement. He's still here isn't he? And in the first team squad? Makes you think maybe Robins sees something there, no? But of course, if you know better and all....

Manchester_sky_blue · Jan 26, 2024

larry_david said:
Rus needs league 1-2 loan in the next week for sure. He signed a few deal in summer so clearly they think something of him as that age it would have been easy to say goodbye like we did with George Burroughs and bapaga

Think he'll get one. He played well for Chorley in his last short term loan. He's got a future in the game, whether they think he can make the step up with us or as a saleable asset to someone further down the pyramid

TwistAndShoutCCFC1987 · Jan 26, 2024

JSL said:
Still no news on any signings this window then. It's all a bit dull really. I was really hoping for something this week as others intimidated might happen. Will have to do with a massive cup win tonight instead then

I Reckon we might get one in on loan before the end of deadline day. Could be wrong, just a hunch

SkyblueDad · Jan 26, 2024

We are so lucky to have him, he’s a bit of a one off in the modern game he obviously has our club in his DNA and superb management ability and has managed to get two superb assistance at his side in Ady and Dennis Lawrence and slowly built a team below that of scouts and coaches.

Deity · Jan 26, 2024

I spoke to an Academy Director last year ( not Cov ) who explained at under 23 level every club will have players they know won’t make the cut at that club but you need enough bodies to run meaningful training sessions, play fixtures etc … in other words they use them as a means to an end. Harsh to play with peoples dreams like that but the reality of elite sport.

SkyblueDad · Jan 26, 2024

TwistAndShoutCCFC1987 said:
I Reckon we might get one in on loan before the end of deadline day. Could be wrong, just a hunch

Still a week to go plenty of time

Manchester_sky_blue · Jan 26, 2024

Deity said:
I spoke to an Academy Director last year ( not Cov ) who explained at under 23 level every club will have players they know won’t make the cut at that club but you need enough bodies to run meaningful training sessions, play fixtures etc … in other words they use them as a means to an end. Harsh to play with peoples dreams like that but the reality of elite sport.

Tom Costello was very much that kind of signing. Feels very harsh.

MikeyMoo · Jan 26, 2024

Deity said:
I spoke to an Academy Director last year ( not Cov ) who explained at under 23 level every club will have players they know won’t make the cut at that club but you need enough bodies to run meaningful training sessions, play fixtures etc … in other words they use them as a means to an end. Harsh to play with peoples dreams like that but the reality of elite sport.

US college sports programs will give full scholarships to an entire squad because they think they have 1 player who will make it as a pro.

CovLad94 · Jan 26, 2024

slowpoke said:
Grow up retard

CovLad94 · Jan 26, 2024

TomRad85 said:
Isaac Moore supposed to be good right?

Agree it needs a clear out though. Hoping we are now in a position where we're a club that can hoover up young talent from lower down the ladder.

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Weren't he meant to be going to Villa at one point?

baldy · Jan 26, 2024

shmmeee said:
Other than Tavares I’ve assumed keeping everyone still on a contract but in reality I can see several of the U23s being moved on.

Even that squad there is only 32 players including everyone on a pro contract. Very lean ship.

Isn’t that enough?

SkyblueDad · Jan 26, 2024

CovLad94 said:
Weren't he meant to be going to Villa at one point?

Think his uncle is an ex player, West Brom i think.

ceetee · Jan 26, 2024

Deity said:
I spoke to an Academy Director last year ( not Cov ) who explained at under 23 level every club will have players they know won’t make the cut at that club but you need enough bodies to run meaningful training sessions, play fixtures etc … in other words they use them as a means to an end. Harsh to play with peoples dreams like that but the reality of elite sport.

I think in American 'Football' they have training squads who are only there to give the playing squad practice opposition. Occasionally, but rarely, some player might graduate to the playing squad, but that's not why they are there

mrfr · Jan 26, 2024

slowpoke said:
Think his uncle is an ex player, West Brom i think.

Didn’t they offer Roma €30m for him?

Seamus1 · Jan 26, 2024

Bad news, if we win tonight and get through, then it looks as though Destiny Udogie would be cup tied for the next round

Winny the Bish · Jan 26, 2024

David Brooks wants to leave Bournemouth on loan. Club should be all over that. Had a great goal and assist against Swansea last night. Ran their defenders ragged.

TwistAndShoutCCFC1987 · Jan 26, 2024

Winny the Bish said:
David Brooks wants to leave Bournemouth on loan. Club should be all over that. Had a great goal and assist against Swansea last night. Ran their defenders ragged.

I could see us going in for him

CovLad94 · Jan 26, 2024

Fadz is done isn't he, not even in the squad, surely he's going out on loan.

CovLad94 · Jan 26, 2024

Winny the Bish said:
David Brooks wants to leave Bournemouth on loan. Club should be all over that. Had a great goal and assist against Swansea last night. Ran their defenders ragged.

Would be a cracking signing

Manchester_sky_blue · Jan 26, 2024

TwistAndShoutCCFC1987 said:
I could see us going in for him

Would be a great addition but I think he's going to Southampton

TwistAndShoutCCFC1987 · Jan 26, 2024

Manchester_sky_blue said:
Would be a great addition but I think he's going to Southampton

Makes sense geographical wise aswell to be fair

Nuskyblue · Jan 26, 2024

shmmeee said:
Burroughs and Howley back after a season at a reasonable level next year, and Lats who can cover CM and RB, I think we’re OK for signings there right now. We need some young CBs and forwards really.

How's Howley getting on north of the border?

CovLad94 · Jan 26, 2024

Nuskyblue said:
How's Howley getting on north of the border?

9 appearances all season

Tomh111 · Jan 26, 2024

Debut from that Wednesday keeper against us tonight, he looked great for an 18 year old!

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larry_david · Jan 26, 2024

CovLad94 said:
9 appearances all season

Wouldn't say its going well tbh

larry_david · Jan 26, 2024

Tomh111 said:
Debut from that Wednesday keeper against us tonight, he looked great for an 18 year old!

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Eng u19

Tomh111 · Jan 26, 2024

larry_david said:
Eng u19

Absolutely no surprise, thought he looked calm and confident on the ball and in control of his box.

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Tea & Busquets · Jan 26, 2024

We need a keeper come summer. A truly reliable number #1 at this level and beyond. Bin off Wilson and Moore with Collins second fiddle. Dani Figueira from Estoril would be perfect. Marek Rodak is another shout.

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