I don't often take notice of the windows, mainly because most of the players linked are paper-talk, ITK nonsense or fan speculation, however, there's lots of talk about unsettled players in the side, so we could see several players move on.
Soler, Fullkrug and Rodriques apparently haven't settled in London so I would imagine they'd be looking to move on. It's more difficult in Fullkrug's case as his injury doesn't seem to have a return date, which is a very typical thing to happen.
Apparently the player signing reigns will be taken out of the hands of Steitden, as the power hungry midget blames him for our failed season so far, not himself for employing someone completely until to manage in the PL, and the focus could be on Championship players. To be a little balanced, we have signed some very good players from the second division and it is a gold mine if you know what you're looking for.
Then there's Paqueta. He's having a stinker of a season and he should be moved on if we can, but I doubt there will be any takers until his case is resolved. Is there a confirmed date for his hearing?
More importantly, what do we need? A striker should be a top priority, even if it's a loan with an option to buy. The Big German might not be back again and Antonio is less a cart-horse and more a Jackass and reliably unreliable. Some pace in midfield to support Alvarez or Soucek and a new goalie. Fabianski as good as he is too old to start and Alfie Tits is shit, in my opinion.
I don't watch a great deal of neutral football anymore, so I'm not offering names, but for the TV scouts, bartsoolers and Football Manager aficionados, who's worth the club pursuing?
Re: January Window
Posted: 22 Dec 2024, 11:48
by Full Claret Jacket
dealcanvey wrote: ↑17 Dec 2024, 09:34
Id say we still need in January:
LB, CM and a ST.
Not that I see us being able to sign the calibre or right kind of player we need.
Also could do with a few players heading out. Ings and Rodriguez most notably.
I can see us signing Soler permanently and for me that doesn't really change an awful lot.
Most likely are loans for outcasts elsewhere.
I can 100% see a lot of players in this squad wanting out. We always knew Paqueta was likely to get a substantial ban so he will be gone. Emerson probably as well. Fullkrug looked rusty yesterday and I think will want a loan back to Germany as nobody will buy and Kudus will 100% run for the door and throw a strop if he's not allowed to leave although I think we will hold out for at least the release fee. The reason we put a price on him isn't because we want to sell, it's because he wants to go.
We really need more power and pace in the middle. Everyone was negative about Soucek at the beginning of the season but he has been one of our best players and is often involved in good stuff we do. It's the likes of Guido, Alvarez and Paqueta who have been disappointing and the only reason Soler is not in there with them is that he hasn't had enough game time.
We have a lot of players on our books still, the likes of Cornet, Zouma and Aguerd, Cresswell who isn't much more than a cheerleader and Ings who hasn't been shocking in games and has had some chances but clearly isn't the managers choice or maybe has other fitness issues.
Re: January Window
Posted: 22 Dec 2024, 11:29
by Full Claret Jacket
Massive Attack" wrote: ↑22 Dec 2024, 10:14
I think we can knock the idea of getting a new Left Back on the head. Scarles is perfect to come in when Emerson isn't available or need a change from the Bench. Get in another Left Back and we stifle his progress.
If we are happy to hang around in the lower regions of the Premier league then I'd agree lets not buy in a replacement but most the decent players we have were sold on West Ham by European football and competing for things. Scarles like others isn't yet ready for regular starts. Physically he gets bullied and been caught ball watching a couple of times. I want youth to come through as much as anyone else but lets not kid ourselves at the stage of some of these players development. They do need to be trusted to come on but it would be a whole lot easier to come on in games we control and have a lead in.
These young players aren't stupid either, they will want some wage parity once they become a regular so while they may be cheap cover now they will soon be very well paid youngsters or they will be off elsewhere like others have to make their fortune.
If Emerson goes we would end up with Wan Bissaka there which isn't the best solution. We do need a proper option there until these up and coming players have developed and can own that starting place.
Re: January Window
Posted: 22 Dec 2024, 10:14
by Massive Attack
I think we can knock the idea of getting a new Left Back on the head. Scarles is perfect to come in when Emerson isn't available or need a change from the Bench. Get in another Left Back and we stifle his progress.
Re: January Window
Posted: 21 Dec 2024, 18:57
by nychammer
Sir Alf" wrote: ↑21 Dec 2024, 17:58
Yep looked like Salthouse. Read that article in the Mail about why teams like Brighton and Bournemouth doing better than us. Sullivan remains the biggest problem. We need Steidten to resign but I suppose he likes the salary. But its all just for show this Tech Director thing just so Sullivan can keep Kretinski and other board members off his back. That said if Fullkrugs the best he can come up with no wonderes Sullivan is blantantly going back to gis old recruitment model of him and his sychophant agents getting the players in. Doomed to continued failure like everything Sullivan has ever done in the footballing sense ( we know he had everyones pants down on the stadium and financial side ).
Sullivan just a huge stinking turd we cannot flush. No progress is the only guarantee he brings with his 40 year old model for running a football club
watch us fuck this window up like pretty much every January window under us tenure
Re: January Window
Posted: 21 Dec 2024, 18:39
by stubbo
He's simply an ugly little man. Any kind of look into his background at a broader level will tell you that. 'Fit and proper' are not things you could really level at him.
Re: January Window
Posted: 21 Dec 2024, 17:58
by Sir Alf
Yep looked like Salthouse. Read that article in the Mail about why teams like Brighton and Bournemouth doing better than us. Sullivan remains the biggest problem. We need Steidten to resign but I suppose he likes the salary. But its all just for show this Tech Director thing just so Sullivan can keep Kretinski and other board members off his back. That said if Fullkrugs the best he can come up with no wonderes Sullivan is blantantly going back to gis old recruitment model of him and his sychophant agents getting the players in. Doomed to continued failure like everything Sullivan has ever done in the footballing sense ( we know he had everyones pants down on the stadium and financial side ).
Sullivan just a huge stinking turd we cannot flush. No progress is the only guarantee he brings with his 40 year old model for running a football club
Jaan Kenbrovin" wrote: ↑21 Dec 2024, 17:30
Looked like Will Salthouse was sitting with Sullivan today. I shudder to think what shit we have lined up.
Offering him his expert qualified opinion on what he should do in January to undermine his actual football staff, as well as a glimpse of what's possible (from an improving bank balance perspective) no doubt.
As an aside...is the lumbering target man Ferguson what we need? We've got one of them already.
Re: January Window
Posted: 21 Dec 2024, 17:30
by Jaan Kenbrovin
Looked like Will Salthouse was sitting with Sullivan today. I shudder to think what shit we have lined up.
Re: January Window
Posted: 21 Dec 2024, 17:23
by nychammer
Cant come soon enough based on today. The gaps in our midfield......
Re: January Window
Posted: 19 Dec 2024, 19:58
by Keep dreaming
How should I know?
Maybe they plan to strengthen the squad and rotate, or maybe play him as a cam?
Re: January Window
Posted: 19 Dec 2024, 19:56
by goose
Keep dreaming" wrote: ↑19 Dec 2024, 19:52
So if rumours are true. Kudus to Arsenal for 60-90m
How would you reinvest?
Why would Arsenal spend that money on someone who plays in the same position as Saka?
Re: January Window
Posted: 19 Dec 2024, 19:52
by Keep dreaming
So if rumours are true. Kudus to Arsenal for 60-90m
I was never comfortable with such a risky signing to begin with and for once wished Sullivan stepped in and vetoed the move with our painful history with long term injured Strikers.
Hopefully he makes up for some lost time and scores at least a brace on Saturday.
Re: January Window
Posted: 19 Dec 2024, 18:33
by RBshorty
Evan Ferguson is a no brainer. Brighton can bump his price up. For a summer sale. And we can fill a need. Without committing more wedge. Our Glorious Leader must feel that Santa has come early.?
Re: January Window
Posted: 19 Dec 2024, 17:17
by Massive Attack
Hopefully I get my wish and we can get the lad in...
Jaan Kenbrovin" wrote: ↑17 Dec 2024, 21:15
With rumours that Todibo, Kudus, Paqueta and Emerson all want out, it's going to be a rough january.
They're unlikely to be allowed to leave in January, and almost all nailed on to go in the summer.
I can't help but not care. Todibo hasn't set the world alight when he's played (will be a world beater elsewhere, you watch), Paqueta has been a liability for a while, Emerson's getting on and Kudus was always destined for great things. As long as the club recoups decent money for them and midget reinvests it, I don't care where.
The one positive is that JLOP has started to introduce youth. Whether that was planned, forced or to curry favor, we'll never know, but Casey and Scarles acquitted themselves well during their spell against Bournemouth. Hopefully that's a sight of things to come for Orford, Kudua and Potts when the latter two return from loan.
Re: January Window
Posted: 18 Dec 2024, 13:32
by Massive Attack
Whoever they get in as our new long-term Keeper, they have to try and make sure they get it spot on. In a possession based Team they are crucial in keeping the game flowing quickly from the back, quality with their feet, as well as shot stopping and catching with their hands. Get it right, then it sets the rest of the Team up. Get it wrong then little comes off and we'll go nowhere fast.
Re: January Window
Posted: 18 Dec 2024, 13:25
by RBshorty
If there’s any truth that we are looking for a keeper. Then John Victor at Botafogo could be worth a go.? There owner needs the wedge for his other team Lyon. And like there striker Igor Jesus. This window looks like being the only one where we would be able to afford either of them.
Re: January Window
Posted: 17 Dec 2024, 21:15
by Jaan Kenbrovin
With rumours that Todibo, Kudus, Paqueta and Emerson all want out, it's going to be a rough january.
Re: January Window
Posted: 17 Dec 2024, 20:25
by Takashi Miike
oh dear, the midget market stall is underway
Re: January Window
Posted: 17 Dec 2024, 10:17
by RBshorty
Can’t see us getting any deal. Let alone money for Paqueta. And there won’t be a bidding war for Kudus either. Too many winter windows under current ownership tells us a couple of freebie’s at best.!
Re: January Window
Posted: 17 Dec 2024, 10:11
by John Coffey
goose wrote: ↑17 Dec 2024, 10:02
I think the lad playing CF at 'boro would be the logical move in Jan. He has a lot of the 'Antonio' in his game, lets hope he doesn't drive like him.
You mean he’s an awful finisher?
Re: January Window
Posted: 17 Dec 2024, 10:02
by goose
I think the lad playing CF at 'boro would be the logical move in Jan. He has a lot of the 'Antonio' in his game, lets hope he doesn't drive like him.
Re: January Window
Posted: 17 Dec 2024, 10:01
by Far Cough UKunt
Deffo need a replacement for the walking Greek ricket.
Re: January Window
Posted: 17 Dec 2024, 10:00
by Massive Attack
Definitely don't need a Left Back. Emerson, Scarles and Wan-Bissaka back-up is more than enough now. Clogging up that position with another senior Left Back will make trying to develop Scarles pointless. Now he's been given his Premier League debut and performed well, there's really no need to get another in.
