I’m not in panic mode, but have the top 2 places already gone too Ipswich and Wigan, given their transfer dealings so far?
What’s all the worry about Wigan they just avoided relegation got rid of most of their playing staff and have yet to replace them, the players brought in , would not want any at Charlton if honest most of them are on the way down in careers, and a desperate move for Wyke based on one good season to please their fans Stephen Humphrys . is a decent signing but would you swap Stockley for him ?
At the moment Wigan are mid table they still got a lot of work to do to get their squad numbers up
I’m not in panic mode, but have the top 2 places already gone too Ipswich and Wigan, given their transfer dealings so far?
Man City didn't even win the league the season after their huge spending. It took them time to build a synergy and not just bang the goals in and concede more.
The Top 2 places for spending have definitely gone to Ipswich and Wigan.
It doesn't necessarily equal success if you're talking in PL terms. For example Man U could spend 100m but when you have City and Chelsea spending 150m it might not get United very far.
But i'd say there's a strong chance that a side spending big sums on their squad in league one will have a good chance of promotion. Especially when a large proportion of the division is struggling financially post-covid.
Spending is the single biggest predictor of success. It isn’t a guarantee and there are other factors, but no question it gives you the biggest chance.
Wigan have signed 9, released 8. That's a very solid spine by league 1 standards.
If, and it's a big if, they get their loans right they will be right up there. You could also say that about half the divison at the moment.
I wouldn't have Wyke over Stockley but I would have Humphrys over N.O.One who we currently have.
The proof of the pudding will be in the eating and I am confident we will be more than competitive this season. But as it stands Wigan look a good bet, but no leagues are ever won 4 weeks before they start. Well maybe Scotland 😝😝
I think we can send out a competitive side at the moment. Is the squad stronger than last season's? No it isn't but the club has said recruitment hasn't finished so it can be. We have to look at what that recruitment is and make our judgments from there.
I’m not in panic mode, but have the top 2 places already gone too Ipswich and Wigan, given their transfer dealings so far?
Man City didn't even win the league the season after their huge spending. It took them time to build a synergy and not just bang the goals in and concede more.
The Top 2 places for spending have definitely gone to Ipswich and Wigan.
It doesn't necessarily equal success if you're talking in PL terms. For example Man U could spend 100m but when you have City and Chelsea spending 150m it might not get United very far.
But i'd say there's a strong chance that a side spending big sums on their squad in league one will have a good chance of promotion. Especially when a large proportion of the division is struggling financially post-covid.
Spending is the single biggest predictor of success. It isn’t a guarantee and there are other factors, but no question it gives you the biggest chance.
Last seasons top 4 in the premiership had the 4 biggest wage bills and the 4 most expensive squads.
Peterborough Chairman basically just hinted that we’ve had a bid rejected for Mo Eisa
If you're getting that info from his Twitter Q&A, I have no clue how you came to that conclusion. He said he's turned down bids from 2 top 8 clubs and one isn't Sunderland... Not saying one's not us but come on.
Someone asked him to like their tweet if we were one of the clubs, he liked the tweet.
I’m not in panic mode, but have the top 2 places already gone too Ipswich and Wigan, given their transfer dealings so far?
Absolutely not. Yes I’m sure they will be there or thereabouts but so will another seven teams. How each team does doesn’t just depend on the players in the team. The manager, squad backup, injuries, suspensions, harmony, luck will all play a part. Tall order to pick the two top spots in this league. I don’t doubt they’ll both be at least playoff contenders but so will we.
Peterborough Chairman basically just hinted that we’ve had a bid rejected for Mo Eisa
If you're getting that info from his Twitter Q&A, I have no clue how you came to that conclusion. He said he's turned down bids from 2 top 8 clubs and one isn't Sunderland... Not saying one's not us but come on.
He’s liked two tweets.
One saying ‘Charlton?’ the other ‘Like this tweet if it was Charlton’
To be fair darragh just liked a tweet from someone when they suggested if Charlton were on of the teams who bidded on Eisa. Think this one could have legs
Stuck £10 on Wigan to win the league outright at 18/1.
Everyone saying "Money doesn't guarantee success" you're correct, but it gives you a much much higher chance than a team that isn't investing at scale.
Eisa playing behind Stockley just based on watching his montages could work very well or even as a partnership up top, definitely a player I wouldn't turn my nose up at
Darragh does talk a lot of rubbish, still going on about Eisa being a guaranteed 20 goal a season striker if he plays 40 games so no doubt he's valuing him at that which is probably a couple £m.
Not a chance in hell we're spending more than ~£500k on a single player imo
Eisa was really poor in the games I saw him play last season, but wasn't really given a fair chance to be fair. People I know who support them don't rate him at all. Imo Washington is a far better option, happy to be proven wrong though.
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Wigan have signed 9, released 8. That's a very solid spine by league 1 standards.
If, and it's a big if, they get their loans right they will be right up there. You could also say that about half the divison at the moment.
I wouldn't have Wyke over Stockley but I would have Humphrys over N.O.One who we currently have.
The proof of the pudding will be in the eating and I am confident we will be more than competitive this season. But as it stands Wigan look a good bet, but no leagues are ever won 4 weeks before they start. Well maybe Scotland 😝😝
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the other ‘Like this tweet if it was Charlton’
Everyone saying "Money doesn't guarantee success" you're correct, but it gives you a much much higher chance than a team that isn't investing at scale.
Not a chance in hell we're spending more than ~£500k on a single player imo