Ok, the above original let's get this started post/thread has been unsuccessful. I'm wondering if this thread is under warranty and we can have a proper rumours thread, as this one is clearly defective.
I'll pop this on here as opposed to "other rumours" because what Lee Johnson says could be pretty much, word for word, the same for us.
Head coach Lee Johnson is expected to try and sign another central defender, while Charlie Wyke is yet to be replaced.
The head coach says a number of factors have created a challenging market, but insists the club's patience will be rewarded.
"We've got a bit to do, no doubt about it," he said, speaking after the pre-season win at Hearts.
"It has been a tough market and I think we've done exceptionally well with what we've done.
"You say three signings but I 100% see it as five with McGeady and O'Nien, because they were in the open market.
"But we still have a lot of work to do, we know that.
"We clearly need a left back, a right back. We have got players who can play there, but we don't want to take players away from their natural position. We know that.
It has been a tough market because you've got GBE to account for, which means foreign players that used to be available are not.
"Then you've got the Premier League purchases, if you like, from the U23s and the lads who've been out on loan. We're willing to pay fees for these players but they often come with extremely high wages and often aren't willing to take a drop.
"Then you've got the talented players from lower levels who now command higher fees because they're English, and we do the same with any of our young English players.
"The pool of players is then quite small. You've got to get the right ones and we will get them, no doubt about it."
Let's not forget that Sunderland's owner is mega rich so money isn't an issue for them.
Sunderland and ourselves are taking our own approaches to this market while Wigan and Ipswich are going around outbidding each other to build a League One All-Stars side.
Only in May will we know who got it right and who got it wrong.
I forgot this is the first window without Freedom of Movement, which is mainly a restriction for EFL teams, as Premier League clubs can buy in the exempted group
Let's not forget that Sunderland's owner is mega rich so money isn't an issue for them.
Sunderland and ourselves are taking our own approaches to this market while Wigan and Ipswich are going around outbidding each other to build a League One All-Stars side.
Only in May will we know who got it right and who got it wrong.
That bit from Johnson about seeing O’Nien and McGeady as new signings is probably quite reflective of a lot of managers and how they feel about holding onto players out of contract.
Let's not forget that Sunderland's owner is mega rich so money isn't an issue for them.
Sunderland and ourselves are taking our own approaches to this market while Wigan and Ipswich are going around outbidding each other to build a League One All-Stars side.
Only in May will we know who got it right and who got it wrong.
That’s true Callum. It’s going to be a very interesting season. I’m glad that only two clubs have been stupid with money (I’m aware that others will disagree with that if they are the top two in May), and the rest in our league are being sensible and finding other ways to build the best team possible.
I forgot this is the first window without Freedom of Movement, which is mainly a restriction for EFL teams, as Premier League clubs can buy in the exempted group
Without doing any sort of research I'd say that League 1 squads are probably 95% made up with British players.
I dont think not being able to pick up a player from Estonia, Belgium or Spain is the reason why we haven't signed that many players......
I forgot this is the first window without Freedom of Movement, which is mainly a restriction for EFL teams, as Premier League clubs can buy in the exempted group
Without doing any sort of research I'd say that League 1 squads are probably 95% made up with British players.
I dont think not being able to pick up a player from Estonia, Belgium or Spain is the reason why we haven't signed that many players......
I forgot this is the first window without Freedom of Movement, which is mainly a restriction for EFL teams, as Premier League clubs can buy in the exempted group
Without doing any sort of research I'd say that League 1 squads are probably 95% made up with British players.
I dont think not being able to pick up a player from Estonia, Belgium or Spain is the reason why we haven't signed that many players......
I forgot this is the first window without Freedom of Movement, which is mainly a restriction for EFL teams, as Premier League clubs can buy in the exempted group
Without doing any sort of research I'd say that League 1 squads are probably 95% made up with British players.
I dont think not being able to pick up a player from Estonia, Belgium or Spain is the reason why we haven't signed that many players......
In L1, other than Ronnie, I'm struggling to think of any players we signed from abroad, the network and Driessen stuff dried up once we were relegated.
I forgot this is the first window without Freedom of Movement, which is mainly a restriction for EFL teams, as Premier League clubs can buy in the exempted group
Without doing any sort of research I'd say that League 1 squads are probably 95% made up with British players.
I dont think not being able to pick up a player from Estonia, Belgium or Spain is the reason why we haven't signed that many players......
I forgot this is the first window without Freedom of Movement, which is mainly a restriction for EFL teams, as Premier League clubs can buy in the exempted group
Without doing any sort of research I'd say that League 1 squads are probably 95% made up with British players.
I dont think not being able to pick up a player from Estonia, Belgium or Spain is the reason why we haven't signed that many players......
No but.....
If every player in the Premier league was British most of the players we have now would be playing in at least the championship, if not the Premier league.
Man United and City aren't going to be effected by this for their first team but a lot of championship clubs bought players from France, Belgium, Holland etc (including us). They can't do that now so they are buying players from exotic places like Gillingham, Exeter and the like to fill the gaps. Therefore there are less "good" players from the likes of Gillingham and Exeter for us and other "big" league 1 clubs to buy. As there are less they are more expensive.
I forgot this is the first window without Freedom of Movement, which is mainly a restriction for EFL teams, as Premier League clubs can buy in the exempted group
Without doing any sort of research I'd say that League 1 squads are probably 95% made up with British players.
I dont think not being able to pick up a player from Estonia, Belgium or Spain is the reason why we haven't signed that many players......
I forgot this is the first window without Freedom of Movement, which is mainly a restriction for EFL teams, as Premier League clubs can buy in the exempted group
Without doing any sort of research I'd say that League 1 squads are probably 95% made up with British players.
I dont think not being able to pick up a player from Estonia, Belgium or Spain is the reason why we haven't signed that many players......
In L1, other than Ronnie, I'm struggling to think of any players we signed from abroad, the network and Driessen stuff dried up once we were relegated.
Wouldn't say I'm panicking yet, but business is very slow for a squad that still needs another 9 or 10 players.
Expected another 3 or 4 in by now, but in Nigel Adkins & Steve Gallen we trust.
Ok, I'm starting to panic a bit now. Surely we'll see 1 or 2 signings this week????
I know. Whatever are the recruitment team doing? It's Monday afternoon already and no signings.
It probably means nobody will be signed this week and we'll have to kick off against Sheff Weds including exactly half of the U23 team in the starting line up.
Wouldn't say I'm panicking yet, but business is very slow for a squad that still needs another 9 or 10 players.
Expected another 3 or 4 in by now, but in Nigel Adkins & Steve Gallen we trust.
Ok, I'm starting to panic a bit now. Surely we'll see 1 or 2 signings this week????
I know. Whatever are the recruitment team doing? It's Monday afternoon already and no signings.
It probably means nobody will be signed this week and we'll have to kick off against Sheff Weds including exactly half of the U23 team in the starting line up.
Golfie was right after all.
We are bypassing the u23s and going straight for the U18s apparently.
Wouldn't say I'm panicking yet, but business is very slow for a squad that still needs another 9 or 10 players.
Expected another 3 or 4 in by now, but in Nigel Adkins & Steve Gallen we trust.
Ok, I'm starting to panic a bit now. Surely we'll see 1 or 2 signings this week????
I know. Whatever are the recruitment team doing? It's Monday afternoon already and no signings.
It probably means nobody will be signed this week and we'll have to kick off against Sheff Weds including exactly half of the U23 team in the starting line up.
Golfie was right after all.
But who is to say Sheff Weds dont start with three quarters of their u23’s….as could much of our division given the lack of activity thus far
That bit from Johnson about seeing O’Nien and McGeady as new signings is probably quite reflective of a lot of managers and how they feel about holding onto players out of contract.
Wouldn't say I'm panicking yet, but business is very slow for a squad that still needs another 9 or 10 players.
Expected another 3 or 4 in by now, but in Nigel Adkins & Steve Gallen we trust.
Ok, I'm starting to panic a bit now. Surely we'll see 1 or 2 signings this week????
I know. Whatever are the recruitment team doing? It's Monday afternoon already and no signings.
It probably means nobody will be signed this week and we'll have to kick off against Sheff Weds including exactly half of the U23 team in the starting line up.
Golfie was right after all.
We are bypassing the u23s and going straight for the U18s apparently.
Phew, that's a relief. I was getting worried for a minute.
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It is rumoured that there could be another 145 before anything happens
https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/60f4a3adc0a9e/key-timings-for-kit-reveal-kit-sponsor-and-ticketing?fbclid=IwAR33LBWouNB2gveUhQbghToYXIJHtdgoztXH8ZbA6USjXAVtqA6mhJfdOr4
Not a rumour but hopefully will calm a few jitters/put a plug on some of the doomsday nonsense about kit reveals or lack of sponsors.
I'm wondering if this thread is under warranty and we can have a proper rumours thread, as this one is clearly defective.
Head coach Lee Johnson is expected to try and sign another central defender, while Charlie Wyke is yet to be replaced.
The head coach says a number of factors have created a challenging market, but insists the club's patience will be rewarded.
"We've got a bit to do, no doubt about it," he said, speaking after the pre-season win at Hearts.
"It has been a tough market and I think we've done exceptionally well with what we've done.
"You say three signings but I 100% see it as five with McGeady and O'Nien, because they were in the open market.
"But we still have a lot of work to do, we know that.
"We clearly need a left back, a right back. We have got players who can play there, but we don't want to take players away from their natural position. We know that.
It has been a tough market because you've got GBE to account for, which means foreign players that used to be available are not.
"Then you've got the Premier League purchases, if you like, from the U23s and the lads who've been out on loan. We're willing to pay fees for these players but they often come with extremely high wages and often aren't willing to take a drop.
"Then you've got the talented players from lower levels who now command higher fees because they're English, and we do the same with any of our young English players.
"The pool of players is then quite small. You've got to get the right ones and we will get them, no doubt about it."
Sunderland and ourselves are taking our own approaches to this market while Wigan and Ipswich are going around outbidding each other to build a League One All-Stars side.
Only in May will we know who got it right and who got it wrong.
It's no wonder we haven't signed anyone, we're probably still working on the criteria for players.
Fuck all said.
That's one hundred and eighty three now.
I dont think not being able to pick up a player from Estonia, Belgium or Spain is the reason why we haven't signed that many players......
Shortest hiatus ever Golfie
It's a drug & I'm hooked !!
If every player in the Premier league was British most of the players we have now would be playing in at least the championship, if not the Premier league.
Man United and City aren't going to be effected by this for their first team but a lot of championship clubs bought players from France, Belgium, Holland etc (including us). They can't do that now so they are buying players from exotic places like Gillingham, Exeter and the like to fill the gaps. Therefore there are less "good" players from the likes of Gillingham and Exeter for us and other "big" league 1 clubs to buy. As there are less they are more expensive.
I don't see why it's hard to understand?
It probably means nobody will be signed this week and we'll have to kick off against Sheff Weds including exactly half of the U23 team in the starting line up.
Golfie was right after all.
Steering clear of here.
What's happened to this place?
The rumours threads of years past used to be decent.
It's not only us, it's most of the division.
This is always a great blog, I think he post on here?
https://southnorwoodaddick.com/2021/07/18/league-one-transfer-round-up-12th-18th-july/amp/?__twitter_impression=true