Expect some loan arrivals from QPR and west Ham today - Charlie Kelman ( previously mentioned ) and Emanuel Longelo.
Summer update from West Ham on Longelo.
The 20-year-old left-back enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in Claret and Blue last season, making his first-team debut against Hull City in the Carabao Cup third round last September.
After playing more minutes for the U23s than any other member of the development squad – on numerous occasions wearing the captain’s armband – the former winger continued to develop as an exciting, attack-minded full-back at Premier League 2 level.
Not sure why people question Cawley’s knowledge. He is one that works with clubs not against, will have excellent 1st hand and 2nd relationships established into our Comms teams etc. He’ll know pretty much everything going on, he’ll just play the party line mostly in terms of what he puts out
Expect some loan arrivals from QPR and west Ham today - Charlie Kelman ( previously mentioned ) and Emanuel Longelo.
Think Longelo looks like a decent prospect and would be an improvement on Gunter going forward but would be very underwhelmed with Kelman as the Aneke replacement
Not sure why people question Cawley’s knowledge. He is one that works with clubs not against, will have excellent 1st hand and 2nd relationships established into our Comms teams etc. He’ll know pretty much everything going on, he’ll just play the party line mostly in terms of what he puts out
Cawley is the only ITK I actually listen to, no disrespect to anyone on here, you just know with Cawley you’re not getting any nonsense, he has no desire to sensationalise a rumour.
I know a lot of people want/expect an Aneke replacement which I understand. But, realistically how many other clubs were fortunate to have a 15 goal striker on their bench most of the season? - Don't think you'll find too many. I don't think the club will replace him because I don't think it'll be possible.
Cawley clearly knows more than he is allowed to say
So a Left sided Defender... Not a Left-Back?
Perhaps the left sided defender they have in mind is versatile enough to provide cover for left back…?
I really hope not, because you won’t find a quick attacking left back who can also play CB at this level.
Agreed, we've already got Famewo and Pearce, so the left side of central defence is very well covered. What we need is a more attacking alternative to Purrington at LB, someone who's more a winger than a centre back
Is this the same Ben Purrington who only missed one match and played 90 minutes pretty much all the other games last time we got promoted from league one?
Only missed one match?? He played 18 games for us that season.
Cawley clearly knows more than he is allowed to say
So a Left sided Defender... Not a Left-Back?
Perhaps the left sided defender they have in mind is versatile enough to provide cover for left back…?
I really hope not, because you won’t find a quick attacking left back who can also play CB at this level.
Do I even uunderstand football? I Thought a left back was a left sided defender?!. And I was trying to get some cheap LOLs. I’m Confused and so I’m going to bed now. see you tomorrow for the carnage of the last few hours.
I know a lot of people want/expect an Aneke replacement which I understand. But, realistically how many other clubs were fortunate to have a 15 goal striker on their bench most of the season? - Don't think you'll find too many. I don't think the club will replace him because I don't think it'll be possible.
This is certainly my view. In as much as no way would you find a direct replacement for him.
But I guess you could find the goals elsewhere on the pitch with other signings.
Is this the same Ben Purrington who only missed one match and played 90 minutes pretty much every other game last time we got promoted from league one?
Only got signed January 2019 though... But that was when we went on the stonking run
Purrington was a game changer. After losing Grant we had to become better defensively to go up, Purrington ensured we were able to do that.
Is this the same Ben Purrington who only missed one match and played 90 minutes pretty much all the other games last time we got promoted from league one?
Only missed one match?? He played 18 games for us that season.
Is this the same Ben Purrington who only missed one match and played 90 minutes pretty much every other game last time we got promoted from league one?
Only got signed January 2019 though... But that was when we went on the stonking run
Purrington was a game changer. After losing Grant we had to become better defensively to go up, Purrington ensured we were able to do that.
LB is the major one for me. Please not Purrington as our number one option, really don't rate him..
So when Purrington was steady Eddie during the League 1 campaign which resulted in Promotion and scored the equaliser at Wembley you didn't rate him ? Or do you mean in the Championship where nearly every member of this squad would struggle ?
Ben Purrington is a decent League 1 LB, (but slowish) he isn't a Rhoys Wiggins. (When Rhoys was fit to play)
We do need a Left footed LB and it would be great if this guy was faster and yet could not only overlap but defend as well.
Catch 22 is why would this player want to come to League 1 unless he is a young Championship or Premiership loan. Then like Maatsen at 18 make some schoolboy errors.
All about opinions, but all fans want players that will strengthen the team. By midnight tonight we may have a better idea when the dust has settled and the ink has dried.
Probably should put this on another thread, but being promoted in a team doesn't make him a top league 1 defender in my eyes...
Personally, I can't get excited over teenage loanees from the Championship. I'll support them loudly and proudly but just my view from an armchair at the moment.
I tend to lean on the side of optimism for new signings but this guy hasn't scored a goal all of last season despite 14 appearances for QPR and Southend. Looking at those clips I can see why, if the 'best bits' are made of multiple efforts spooning a shot well wide then what the hell are we in for him for? He seems to be a 'get in behind' which we have in Washington and Lee - why on earth would we give him a shot over someone like Mason Burstow? Seems like a waste of a position for me. The only redeeming quality is he's under age of registration so could be some wildcard or cup depth - I wouldn't want him anywhere near the starting line-up. Very dissappointing if it comes off.
Is this the same Ben Purrington who only missed one match and played 90 minutes pretty much every other game last time we got promoted from league one?
Only got signed January 2019 though... But that was when we went on the stonking run
Purrington was a game changer. After losing Grant we had to become better defensively to go up, Purrington ensured we were able to do that.
You can't honestly call Purrington a game changer
He changed the game at Wembley. His goal to game ratio for us is probably better than most full backs we’ve had in the last few years. I appreciate that 4 or 5 goals on 2.5 seasons isn’t great but what full backs have we had that have bettered that. Maatsen only scored one abs that’s when we played him up top
Purrington might not be the quickest/flashiest, but don't buy that he "never gets forward". He was often one of our best attacking outlets in our promotion season, linking particularly well with Aribo. Agree that we need cover there/another option, but he's certainly capable of being a key part of a successful League One team.
We can do better than Purrington. I don't think that's a big criticism of the bloke, he is just very basic.
We've also heard from Crewe fans that Kirk struggled with a defensive LB behind him, and Ben is absolutely that.
One game I watched on valley pass last season Ben Purrs, spent more time in the oppositions box in the 2nd half than Washington ! The game he had 3 half chances. A total myth that he doesn't get forward. Obviously every sides full backs will pass side ways and back until the angle opens up. Not having pace will show him up on occasions but all League 1 Full backs have weaknesses.
Now less than 12 hours to go for these tasty loan signings.
They’re shouldn’t be any games that happen on the evening of transfer deadline day. Badly thought out by the EFL.
Papa John’s Trophy? Likely to be a bigger crowd at the open training session, seriously doubt this disrupts any transfer activity.
Nobody cares about this game except the young players likely to be involved. I won’t even be following the score.
I suppose I care enough to buy the stream, mainly because I am interested in the look of and the development of those young players. It is a stupid competition though.
LB is the major one for me. Please not Purrington as our number one option, really don't rate him..
So when Purrington was steady Eddie during the League 1 campaign which resulted in Promotion and scored the equaliser at Wembley you didn't rate him ? Or do you mean in the Championship where nearly every member of this squad would struggle ?
Ben Purrington is a decent League 1 LB, (but slowish) he isn't a Rhoys Wiggins. (When Rhoys was fit to play)
We do need a Left footed LB and it would be great if this guy was faster and yet could not only overlap but defend as well.
Catch 22 is why would this player want to come to League 1 unless he is a young Championship or Premiership loan. Then like Maatsen at 18 make some schoolboy errors.
All about opinions, but all fans want players that will strengthen the team. By midnight tonight we may have a better idea when the dust has settled and the ink has dried.
Probably should put this on another thread, but being promoted in a team doesn't make him a top league 1 defender in my eyes...
Most teams would be more than happy as Purrington as their main left back, for me he is definitely a solid left back. Never lets the side down, granted he isn't pacey or as good going forward. Still we do need another option rather than Gunter, I wouldn't be thrilled to be left with Purrington leading the line, but equally i wouldn't be worried.
We need to remember where we are at, league one. Its not going to be easy to get a Wiggins type LB or just another gamble on a young player on loan.
LB, Striker, CB , CM - That would be my priorities today, i think reasonably we should expect a few signings but who knows
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The 20-year-old left-back enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in Claret and Blue last season, making his first-team debut against Hull City in the Carabao Cup third round last September.
After playing more minutes for the U23s than any other member of the development squad – on numerous occasions wearing the captain’s armband – the former winger continued to develop as an exciting, attack-minded full-back at Premier League 2 level.
But, realistically how many other clubs were fortunate to have a 15 goal striker on their bench most of the season? - Don't think you'll find too many.
I don't think the club will replace him because I don't think it'll be possible.
If people mean the goals then thats fine but any striker coming isnt 100% guaranteed to bang the goals in.
Whoever comes in are in because they are what the club wanted/needed.
But I guess you could find the goals elsewhere on the pitch with other signings.
Probably the best place for a Purrington chat, but will probably not be as fun talking about a topic in it's relevant home.
One game I watched on valley pass last season Ben Purrs, spent more time in the oppositions box in the 2nd half than Washington ! The game he had 3 half chances. A total myth that he doesn't get forward. Obviously every sides full backs will pass side ways and back until the angle opens up. Not having pace will show him up on occasions but all League 1 Full backs have weaknesses.
Now less than 12 hours to go for these tasty loan signings.
It is a stupid competition though.
Ah, the old Johnny Williams Defense.
We need to remember where we are at, league one. Its not going to be easy to get a Wiggins type LB or just another gamble on a young player on loan.
LB, Striker, CB , CM - That would be my priorities today, i think reasonably we should expect a few signings but who knows