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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?
 

Mike Oxsaw" wrote: ↑02 Jan 2025, 15:33

Massive Attack" wrote: ↑02 Jan 2025, 14:08

Sir Alf" wrote: ↑02 Jan 2025, 14:03 Look for players old, slow, injury prone and who once played for a top team so high wages.  Sullivan always goes for the past it types to try and “razzle dazzle” the fans.  





 

And yet it was Steidten this time that went for that option in Fullkrug. Have little faith right now in any of them to get it right but who knows, maybe they can get a new potential Bowen or Soucek again from somewhere. 

I suspect that Fullkrug was the only option left available after Sullivan fucked about with his "Wheeler-Dealer" shit over Duran.

Massive Attack" wrote: ↑02 Jan 2025, 14:08

Sir Alf" wrote: ↑02 Jan 2025, 14:03 Look for players old, slow, injury prone and who once played for a top team so high wages.  Sullivan always goes for the past it types to try and “razzle dazzle” the fans.  



 

And yet it was Steidten this time that went for that option in Fullkrug. Have little faith right now in any of them to get it right but who knows, maybe they can get a new potential Bowen or Soucek again from somewhere. 

Sir Alf" wrote: ↑02 Jan 2025, 14:03 Look for players old, slow, injury prone and who once played for a top team so high wages.  Sullivan always goes for the past it types to try and “razzle dazzle” the fans.  


 

Seems we have to raise funds yet again to be able to do any business?  Loans perhaps are possible but wiukd require getting one or more of our failing, overpaid deadweights off the books. 

Suspect we might do something but possibly relying on selling Aguerd?  

Dont get excited though, the proven failure Sullivan is back in charge of recruitment. Relying once more on Salthouse, Silkman or Mackay not pushing one of the duds on their books our way.  Look for players old, slow, injury prone and who once played for a top team so high wages.  Sullivan always goes for the past it types to try and “razzle dazzle” the fans.  

 

Could recalling JWP and Aguerd be of any benefit?  Can't perform any worse than what we already have!

goose wrote: ↑01 Jan 2025, 22:53

Mad Ferret" wrote: ↑01 Jan 2025, 19:11 Would rather recall Potts tbh.

Really?

Mad FerretRe: Freddie Potts goes on loan​​​​​
28 Dec 2024 13:16
To be fair, he has really struggled in the Championship with Pompey.

League 1 looks to be his level.

Mad Ferret" wrote: ↑01 Jan 2025, 19:11 Would rather recall Potts tbh.

 Bowen and Soucek both say hi. 

The truth is that the January window lacks real quality players. Maybe 1 or 2 journeymen to patch things up.

Happy No New Signings And Clear Out The Deadwood Day everybody!  


 

Would rather recall Potts tbh.

Mad Ferret" wrote: ↑01 Jan 2025, 18:55 Decline Rice? 

No thanks.

Decline Rice? 

No thanks.

That Rice and Jorgino at Arsenal? Both struggling for game time at Arsenal at the mo. Would fux our midfield.  

Lee Trundle" wrote: ↑30 Dec 2024, 11:46

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑30 Dec 2024, 11:38

Lee Trundle" wrote: ↑30 Dec 2024, 11:24 ... or we'll get to the last day in January and sign an expensive old bloke either on loan or on a 6 year contract.

Billy Sharp probably

 

Callum WILSON, would be my guess.

Completely past it, expensive wages, Antonio's MATE and most importantly a client of Salthouse.

Honourable mentions to Vardy and Welbeck, who I thought also might have a chance.

Any signings yet?

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑30 Dec 2024, 11:38

Lee Trundle" wrote: ↑30 Dec 2024, 11:24 ... or we'll get to the last day in January and sign an expensive old bloke either on loan or on a 6 year contract.

Billy Sharp probably

Sullivan will be reported as working tirelessly up until the deadline. We will sign no one of note, we may sign a couple of Salthouse donkeys, Loppy will still be there and many of us will be wondering why we support West Ham.
Until Brady, Sullivan and Brown are out of the club we will continue to be underwhelmed.

Please flog Fullkrug this January, West Ham and cut our losses. Can't stomach watching another timid trot around the pitch by the cart horse doing the grand sum of fuck all. Cunts kit looked as clean at the end of the game as it did when he got subbed on at Half time! 

I wouldn't put it past our lot to sign NO-ONE, again.

I'd take Albert Steptoe, bloke knows where the fucking goal is, but can't see him leaving LCFC?

twoleftfeet wrote: ↑30 Dec 2024, 11:38

Lee Trundle" wrote: ↑30 Dec 2024, 11:24 ... or we'll get to the last day in January and sign an expensive old bloke either on loan or on a 6 year contract.

Billy Sharp probably

 

You’ll know if Lop is staying or going by this window. If we sign an expensive striker then he’s staying, if it’s loan deals and ‘we tried’ announcements then he’s gone by the summer at latest

Lee Trundle" wrote: ↑30 Dec 2024, 11:24 ... or we'll get to the last day in January and sign an expensive old bloke either on loan or on a 6 year contract.

... or we'll get to the last day in January and sign an expensive old bloke either on loan or on a 6 year contract.