I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
My guess is that it isn’t going to happen. For us the longer these things go on the less chance of it happening. After all, John O’Rourke never signed…
Presumably there's some details that need to be sorted out then but good to know it's not fallen through at present.
Who knows, maybe it's trying to sort out an option for a permanent move at the end.
I very rarely get such tip-offs but my Fulham colleague in the Olympic Stadium Coalition Whats'Apped me an hour ago to say that we are "about to sign" him. I've pinged him back to ask if he knows whether its loan or perm, and what the take on him as a player is, and also if he can put to bed any talk that Sess might suffer a recall. My source is well connected to the club management (he's part of a Supporters Trust that is trusted by the Board).
Well he used to be ;-)
Ha fucking ha. That’s Fulham, not Blackburn, you noticed?
But sorry, I’m just as pissed off as you are.
Blackburn got badly spanked on Sat, looks like the manager is feeling a bit of heat
I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
This is what I would expect, I'd quite like someone in this week with the injuries to Kane and Sessengon. If it's not Edun then I would expect we have other targets lined up.
I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
Left back is the only postion I would look at getting someone in longer term (unless one like BWP crops up at a bargin price).
We haven't got one, Egbo isn't going to be back for a while, there is no 19 year old ready and waiting. We have got an extra squad place because I would be surprised if Claydon is registered in the squad.
I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
This is what I would expect, I'd quite like someone in this week with the injuries to Kane and Sessengon. If it's not Edun then I would expect we have other targets lined up.
I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
I dont think Sessegnon is injured.
I presume we didnt see him against Barnsley, because he was rested after the Man Utd game?
Edit: Ignore me... Sessegnon was in the team wasnt he... Clare replaced him just before KO
I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
I dont think Sessegnon is injured.
I presume we didnt see him against Barnsley, because he was rested after the Man Utd game?
I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
I dont think Sessegnon is injured.
I presume we didnt see him against Barnsley, because he was rested after the Man Utd game?
Was pulled out during the warm up, would suggest at least a niggle. at least Holden said it was just tightness for Kane so maybe he's not too far away (Fingers in ears, eyes closed, singing la la la la la)
I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
I dont think Sessegnon is injured.
I presume we didnt see him against Barnsley, because he was rested after the Man Utd game?
No mate, he was withdrawn during warm-up.
The third such incident this season.
Cheers I'd forgotten that until I went looking @ the team news from the OS, and saw him as part of the original line up - Hopefully its nothing serious then
I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
We have Toby Bower in the Academy squad. Well worth a game in the first team.
Talking of injured left backs anyone know how Samuel Oguntayo is after being forced off with what looked like a hammy strain for the U21's the other week?
I wonder if, due to the nature of our problem with no fit left back in the squad whatsoever, and even the makeshift players there now being injured, if we'll move on to a different target anyway even if Edun is ok and not injured himself
We have Toby Bower in the Academy squad. Well worth a game in the first team.
How many times have you seen him play? You think a 17 year old that's never been named in any squad whatsoever and who's name doesn't come up when people talk about our prospects in the youth is ready to play 90+ minutes of men's football at the drop of a hat?
I really like what I have seen of Bower so far. However he is young and developing, if his trajectory is favourable he might become a left sided Chris Solly. Takes a good corner and wide set piece and thinks like a footballer. Keep an eye.
Shane Ferguson started and scored for Rotherham on Saturday, he seems to be back playing regularly for them again. Indeed he played on the left of the front 3, rather than at LB.
Shane Ferguson started and scored for Rotherham on Saturday, he seems to be back playing regularly for them again. Indeed he played on the left of the front 3, rather than at LB.
Shane Ferguson started and scored for Rotherham on Saturday, he seems to be back playing regularly for them again. Indeed he played on the left of the front 3, rather than at LB.
Tolaji Bola of Rotherham has joined Bradford on loan. He was one of the left backs I thought we might go after.
If Edun is off who else is there?
Dont think he is off just yet but Tomasson will leave sanctioning a loan until late to make sure they arent short in any area.
Blackburn are well stocked with left backs and can afford for Edun to go without a direct replacement. However one of the other left backs is on loan from a German club and there is a suspicion he maybe recalled. If that happens Edun leaving would be off.
It was a loan with a view to buy, if it doesn't happen now, I wouldn't be surprised if its something we go back to in the summer.
Is there much point in loans at this point? We’re not going down and very doubtful we are going up either. Focusing on preparing our own younger players for next season
I think loans are the only way we'll get anyone in the door unless it's someone like Bonne who cancelled his contract and was available on a free. Think we still have one slot left?
Is there much point in loans at this point? We’re not going down and very doubtful we are going up either. Focusing on preparing our own younger players for next season
So send back Rak-Sakyi then?
Personally we need to aim to finish as high as possible in the league to remain an attractive proposition to young players that could earn their first silverware with us getting promoted next season.
I think loans are the only way we'll get anyone in the door unless it's someone like Bonne who cancelled his contract and was available on a free. Think we still have one slot left?
We only have Rak-Sakyi, Sess and Kane on loan don't we? That'd be two left.
Is there much point in loans at this point? We’re not going down and very doubtful we are going up either. Focusing on preparing our own younger players for next season
Although play offs is unlikely it’s not out of the question. Also there are loans that could lead to permanents, like Todd Kane. No harm in a try before you buy loan
I think loans are the only way we'll get anyone in the door unless it's someone like Bonne who cancelled his contract and was available on a free. Think we still have one slot left?
We only have Rak-Sakyi, Sess and Kane on loan don't we? That'd be two left.
Oh yeah forgot it was only 3 , don't know who I suddenly thought was on loan to make it 4.
Agree, I think in many ways, sensible loans with people who have a chance being here next year are the most sensible signings we could make. (Assuming, as appears likely, we won't be spending any money).
Either way, with potentially Sess and Kane out, we desperately need a left back for the weekend. Part of the reason we have been so successful under Holden is because we haven't had to resort to playing people out of position.
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Blackburn got badly spanked on Sat, looks like the manager is feeling a bit of heat
This is what I would expect, I'd quite like someone in this week with the injuries to Kane and Sessengon. If it's not Edun then I would expect we have other targets lined up.
We haven't got one, Egbo isn't going to be back for a while, there is no 19 year old ready and waiting. We have got an extra squad place because I would be surprised if Claydon is registered in the squad.
Even if we bring in s better one in the summer.
I presume we didnt see him against Barnsley, because he was rested after the Man Utd game?
Edit: Ignore me... Sessegnon was in the team wasnt he... Clare replaced him just before KO
The third such incident this season.
However he is young and developing, if his trajectory is favourable he might become a left sided Chris Solly. Takes a good corner and wide set piece and thinks like a footballer.
Keep an eye.
If Edun is off who else is there?
It was a loan with a view to buy, if it doesn't happen now, I wouldn't be surprised if its something we go back to in the summer.
Personally we need to aim to finish as high as possible in the league to remain an attractive proposition to young players that could earn their first silverware with us getting promoted next season.
That'd be two left.
Oh yeah forgot it was only 3 , don't know who I suddenly thought was on loan to make it 4.
Either way, with potentially Sess and Kane out, we desperately need a left back for the weekend. Part of the reason we have been so successful under Holden is because we haven't had to resort to playing people out of position.