Fitness testing tomorrow & Friday with players coming in next Monday to start pre-season. We really want to know where we stand with these players. Might be one thing trying to entice a player away from his current club but its another when the player has been here a few years & it's really just weighing up deal A with us or deal B with someone else.
Good job it's not us that it's up to then isn't it?
Lots of talk and reporting from Rich for which we are grateful, unfortunately, most seem to be for people we are not going to sign, or indeed we maybe ever had a serious chance of signing, nice to dream of this or that player, but what we need to know is if we have any serious or realistic rumours or potential signings, because the clock is ticking, and yes I know Henry,...WIOTOS, but by then it ain't a rumour
If we'd have had 5 signings from non league football already, people would be complaining. Missing out to teams in the league above us and people are still complaining
I mentioned Dobson the other day, should be a player we are looking at. Holding midfielder that can play, plus still only 22/23. London boy we will hopefully be attractive.
Lots of talk and reporting from Rich for which we are grateful, unfortunately, most seem to be for people we are not going to sign, or indeed we maybe ever had a serious chance of signing, nice to dream of this or that player, but what we need to know is if we have any serious or realistic rumours or potential signings, because the clock is ticking, and yes I know Henry,...WIOTOS, but by then it ain't a rumour
If we'd have had 5 signings from non league football already, people would be complaining. Missing out to teams in the league above us and people are still complaining
Not complaining, just pointing out facts, this thread is supposed to be about rumours, not the rights and wrongs of signings, that can come later, plenty of time for that discussion.
Not so worried about Amos but I think we would miss Chuks goals....if he hasn't signed by now I think he is going elsewhere.....which is a shame. This would show me Thomas isn't throwing a lot of money at his Charlton project
Not so worried about Amos but I think we would miss Chuks goals....if he hasn't signed by now I think he is going elsewhere.....which is a shame. This would show me Thomas isn't throwing a lot of money at his Charlton project
We have a budget, we probably don't want to pay top tier wages for a player who can't play more than half of each game.
If Chuks expects to be paid Stockley wages, let him go find them elsewhere. Thomas has been clear we have a budget to work to and the team obviously think those funds are better distributed
Not so worried about Amos but I think we would miss Chuks goals....if he hasn't signed by now I think he is going elsewhere.....which is a shame. This would show me Thomas isn't throwing a lot of money at his Charlton project
Neither has Chuks signed for another club so that could equally mean he's not going elsewhere.
Until he signs somewhere else there is a chance he'll sign for us.
Will he sign for us? No idea but yesterday morning Pearce wasn't signing for us because he posted a quote on Instagram.
No mention of JFC by Adkins? Maybe he's not signing
There is no rush on JFC is there, he basically has until the 1st of August to sign a contract somewhere, then he risks not getting paid. He can't sign for anyone else because he won't pass a medical, he probably can't even take one let alone pass one.
I heard the differences were wages with Aneke and length with Amos and the first one was agreed yesterday.
Matthews? I just don't think he likes playing in August.......
No mention of JFC by Adkins? Maybe he's not signing
There is no rush on JFC is there, he basically has until the 1st of August to sign a contract somewhere, then he risks not getting paid. He can't sign for anyone else because he won't pass a medical, he probably can't even take one let alone pass one.
I heard the differences were wages with Aneke and length with Amos and the first one was agreed yesterday.
Matthews? I just don't think he likes playing in August.......
So i'm reading that you're saying Aneke DONE DEAL?
No mention of JFC by Adkins? Maybe he's not signing
There is no rush on JFC is there, he basically has until the 1st of August to sign a contract somewhere, then he risks not getting paid. He can't sign for anyone else because he won't pass a medical, he probably can't even take one let alone pass one.
I heard the differences were wages with Aneke and length with Amos and the first one was agreed yesterday.
Matthews? I just don't think he likes playing in August.......
So i'm reading that you're saying Aneke DONE DEAL?
Fitness testing tomorrow & Friday with players coming in next Monday to start pre-season. We really want to know where we stand with these players. Might be one thing trying to entice a player away from his current club but its another when the player has been here a few years & it's really just weighing up deal A with us or deal B with someone else.
I thought the ‘testing’ to be COVID tests before they start pre-season on Monday.
Not so worried about Amos but I think we would miss Chuks goals....if he hasn't signed by now I think he is going elsewhere.....which is a shame. This would show me Thomas isn't throwing a lot of money at his Charlton project
Its difficult with Chucks. Good player yes and causes all sorts of headaches for defenders. However, Up until now he cant last 90 minutes consistently and if he does manage that, he aint playing the next game. Ideally you want a squad who can play 90 minutes barring injuries & suspensions etc.
If his money is less as a result of injury issues and is given is performance based bonus to bump up his wages then he might think sod that, ill go sit on the bench at another team who pay me what I want + the bonus.
Its good business to get the possible deal for the club at the end of the day and if the club think they arent getting value for money from a player who cant last a season without guaranteed issues then you gotta cut them out.
Aslong as the club have a replacement or 2 in mind then it shouldnt be an issue long term.
What about the player that Wimbledon loaned from Brighton or Southampton. A winger who ran rings round us at Wimbledon and scored 1 or 2. Wouldn't mind him joining.
Ryan Longman? That's a very good suggestion. Would think Brighton will look to loan him out again.
What about the player that Wimbledon loaned from Brighton or Southampton. A winger who ran rings round us at Wimbledon and scored 1 or 2. Wouldn't mind him joining.
Ryan Longman? That's a very good suggestion. Would think Brighton will look to loan him out again.
Played just about every game last season for them, showing promising durability, and 8 league goals which is a decent return. Brighton might be looking for a Championship side though for his next move
What about the player that Wimbledon loaned from Brighton or Southampton. A winger who ran rings round us at Wimbledon and scored 1 or 2. Wouldn't mind him joining.
Ryan Longman? That's a very good suggestion. Would think Brighton will look to loan him out again.
Played just about every game last season for them, showing promising durability, and 8 league goals which is a decent return. Brighton might be looking for a Championship side though for his next move
Maybe not, it depends if they think he is worth a new contract or not. They might want to cash in on him if they don't think he is premier league material. His contract runs out next summer.
The player who was on loan to Wimbledon last season from Sunderland?
No thanks.
But being linked to players from Cheltenham, Exeter and morecombe is okay?
You know the rules - write a player off before he has even put pen to paper…. Particularly one you have only seen play a couple of times and probably didn’t even pay much attention to.
Not so worried about Amos but I think we would miss Chuks goals....if he hasn't signed by now I think he is going elsewhere.....which is a shame. This would show me Thomas isn't throwing a lot of money at his Charlton project
Its difficult with Chucks. Good player yes and causes all sorts of headaches for defenders. However, Up until now he cant last 90 minutes consistently and if he does manage that, he aint playing the next game. Ideally you want a squad who can play 90 minutes barring injuries & suspensions etc.
If his money is less as a result of injury issues and is given is performance based bonus to bump up his wages then he might think sod that, ill go sit on the bench at another team who pay me what I want + the bonus.
Its good business to get the possible deal for the club at the end of the day and if the club think they arent getting value for money from a player who cant last a season without guaranteed issues then you gotta cut them out.
Aslong as the club have a replacement or 2 in mind then it shouldnt be an issue long term.
I do want him to sign btw!
Might be a good idea he talks to Lyle Taylor around the "take the bunce & sit on the bench" marlarky. Depends on what you're happy doing & being remembered for I suppose - a great bloke & team player or a self centred money grabbing *****
Not so worried about Amos but I think we would miss Chuks goals....if he hasn't signed by now I think he is going elsewhere.....which is a shame. This would show me Thomas isn't throwing a lot of money at his Charlton project
Its difficult with Chucks. Good player yes and causes all sorts of headaches for defenders. However, Up until now he cant last 90 minutes consistently and if he does manage that, he aint playing the next game. Ideally you want a squad who can play 90 minutes barring injuries & suspensions etc.
If his money is less as a result of injury issues and is given is performance based bonus to bump up his wages then he might think sod that, ill go sit on the bench at another team who pay me what I want + the bonus.
Its good business to get the possible deal for the club at the end of the day and if the club think they arent getting value for money from a player who cant last a season without guaranteed issues then you gotta cut them out.
Aslong as the club have a replacement or 2 in mind then it shouldnt be an issue long term.
I do want him to sign btw!
Might be a good idea he talks to Lyle Taylor around the "take the bunce & sit on the bench" marlarky. Depends on what you're happy doing & being remembered for I suppose - a great bloke & team player or a self centred money grabbing *****
Oh I'm not saying he should....far from it.
Just wondering if the club might think its better to put his wages to good use elsewhere.
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No thanks.
Have you left the building yet?
Until he signs somewhere else there is a chance he'll sign for us.
Will he sign for us? No idea but yesterday morning Pearce wasn't signing for us because he posted a quote on Instagram.
I heard the differences were wages with Aneke and length with Amos and the first one was agreed yesterday.
Matthews? I just don't think he likes playing in August.......
If his money is less as a result of injury issues and is given is performance based bonus to bump up his wages then he might think sod that, ill go sit on the bench at another team who pay me what I want + the bonus.
Its good business to get the possible deal for the club at the end of the day and if the club think they arent getting value for money from a player who cant last a season without guaranteed issues then you gotta cut them out.
Aslong as the club have a replacement or 2 in mind then it shouldnt be an issue long term.
I do want him to sign btw!
Intresting choice of agent as well.
Just wondering if the club might think its better to put his wages to good use elsewhere.