Would imagine once these deals are done the next week will be quiet on incomings. Really need to shift some bodies out
It is very refreshing signing players prior to letting current ones go. We usually do the reverse leaving ourselves short and desperate as the window closes.
I am personally pleased with this window, seems a real shift in strategy and the owners are putting their money where their mouth is. My only issue is a really don't think Appleton is the man to take us forward, even with a host of new, better quality players.
I am personally pleased with this window, seems a real shift in strategy and the owners are putting their money where their mouth is. My only issue is a really don't think Appleton is the man to take us forward, even with a host of new, better quality players.
I think he’s now on trial as much as anyone else. I’m sure he’ll be given next season but I think he’ll be expected to deliver top six at least pretty much from the first game. If we’re still looking not like promotion contenders then he’ll be gone in November.
I am personally pleased with this window, seems a real shift in strategy and the owners are putting their money where their mouth is. My only issue is a really don't think Appleton is the man to take us forward, even with a host of new, better quality players.
What backing him does do is prove either way if he's the right man or not. If he isn't then let him go and we have a better squad for the next manager to take over
I don’t see the point of a loan. No matter what run we go on, we are not catching play offs. Now is the time to build for next season, so any new loans is against that plan of action.
Then a loan perfect for us to have a look at him with next year in mind
I don’t see the point of a loan. No matter what run we go on, we are not catching play offs. Now is the time to build for next season, so any new loans is against that plan of action.
I can see us going on a mad run and finishing about 2 points outside the playoffs and everyone feeling a bit grotty
Would be very helpful for the summers recruits. Better to be 2 off the play offs than 2 off of mid table.
I'll be absolutely delighted if we decide to build a squad without any wingers. If only so I don't have to listen to fellow fans describe one as "inconsistent" when they're on course for 15 goals and 11 assists.
I am personally pleased with this window, seems a real shift in strategy and the owners are putting their money where their mouth is. My only issue is a really don't think Appleton is the man to take us forward, even with a host of new, better quality players.
I think he’s now on trial as much as anyone else. I’m sure he’ll be given next season but I think he’ll be expected to deliver top six at least pretty much from the first game. If we’re still looking not like promotion contenders then he’ll be gone in November.
I think he will only be here next season if we do well enough between now and the end of this season to look like we are on the right track for promotion next year
Ikpeazu - He's the big bullying bastard type we need. Someone who can hold it up when we smash it up the field or at least annoy defenders. If he can strike it up with Alfie we might have a proper bigman / little man combo and a great pair of shithouses. Don't care at all about his poor goal return. He may not be Mr Right for us but he is Mr Right Now what we need
Edmonds-Green - Unsettled up north and wants to come back south. Question mark over his stamina to do 90 minutes. Warnock rated him, Huddersfield fans don't especially. Useful squad addition and has been promoted from this league previously so a useful body to have if we can improve him
Ladapo - Another really good option who is both fairly big and strong but also mobile so can cause trouble with his movement.
The mystery midfielder - I would be very pleasantly surprised indeed
Lewis Ward- Goalie who has hardly ever played but seems really popular with fans so must have something about him. I wonder if he is coming to to bolster he goalkeeping coaching or to replace Stephen Henderson. Jury is out at the moment
Obviously none of this has happened yet but isn't it fun actually being involved in a transfer window rather than scraping around looking for cast-offs
I don’t see the point of a loan. No matter what run we go on, we are not catching play offs. Now is the time to build for next season, so any new loans is against that plan of action.
I can see us going on a mad run and finishing about 2 points outside the playoffs and everyone feeling a bit grotty
Would be very helpful for the summers recruits. Better to be 2 off the play offs than 2 off of mid table.
Agreed, 2 seasons ago Ipswich finished the season really strongly. They had the aura of promotion contenders for the following season, which must have made getting summer targets over the line much easier.
Ikpeazu - He's the big bullying bastard type we need. Someone who can hold it up when we smash it up the field or at least annoy defenders. If he can strike it up with Alfie we might have a proper bigman / little man combo and a great pair of shithouses. Don't care at all about his poor goal return. He may not be Mr Right for us but he is Mr Right Now what we need
Edmonds-Green - Unsettled up north and wants to come back south. Question mark over his stamina to do 90 minutes. Warnock rated him, Huddersfield fans don't especially. Useful squad addition and has been promoted from this league previously so a useful body to have if we can improve him
Ladapo - Another really good option who is both fairly big and strong but also mobile so can cause trouble with his movement.
The mystery midfielder - I would be very pleasantly surprised indeed
Lewis Ward- Goalie who has hardly ever played but seems really popular with fans so must have something about him. I wonder if he is coming to to bolster he goalkeeping coaching or to replace Stephen Henderson. Jury is out at the moment
Obviously none of this has happened yet but isn't it fun actually being involved in a transfer window rather than scraping around looking for cast-offs
I don’t see the point of a loan. No matter what run we go on, we are not catching play offs. Now is the time to build for next season, so any new loans is against that plan of action.
I can see us going on a mad run and finishing about 2 points outside the playoffs and everyone feeling a bit grotty
So he has got straight off the flight from Abu Dhabi, straight for a medical, they are rushing to complete before 12 noon today.
Even if everything was completed in time think he would only be sitting on bench at best tomorrow. Travel back from Middle East and no time to get to know players goes against him.
Ikpeazu - He's the big bullying bastard type we need. Someone who can hold it up when we smash it up the field or at least annoy defenders. If he can strike it up with Alfie we might have a proper bigman / little man combo and a great pair of shithouses. Don't care at all about his poor goal return. He may not be Mr Right for us but he is Mr Right Now what we need
Edmonds-Green - Unsettled up north and wants to come back south. Question mark over his stamina to do 90 minutes. Warnock rated him, Huddersfield fans don't especially. Useful squad addition and has been promoted from this league previously so a useful body to have if we can improve him
Ladapo - Another really good option who is both fairly big and strong but also mobile so can cause trouble with his movement.
The mystery midfielder - I would be very pleasantly surprised indeed
Lewis Ward- Goalie who has hardly ever played but seems really popular with fans so must have something about him. I wonder if he is coming to to bolster he goalkeeping coaching or to replace Stephen Henderson. Jury is out at the moment
Obviously none of this has happened yet but isn't it fun actually being involved in a transfer window rather than scraping around looking for cast-offs
Any clues on mystery midfielder?
If we can get him over the line, I think it is a big statement.. The player in question, doesn't want to sign a new contract with his current team. Can play as a 10 or out on the wing.
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Safe to say there is a Ladapo fire..?
So he has got straight off the flight from Abu Dhabi, straight for a medical, they are rushing to complete before 12 noon today.
Wonder which player Cawley will write off next, I would put some money on them to sign!
Ikpeazu - He's the big bullying bastard type we need. Someone who can hold it up when we smash it up the field or at least annoy defenders. If he can strike it up with Alfie we might have a proper bigman / little man combo and a great pair of shithouses. Don't care at all about his poor goal return. He may not be Mr Right for us but he is Mr Right Now what we need
Edmonds-Green - Unsettled up north and wants to come back south. Question mark over his stamina to do 90 minutes. Warnock rated him, Huddersfield fans don't especially. Useful squad addition and has been promoted from this league previously so a useful body to have if we can improve him
Ladapo - Another really good option who is both fairly big and strong but also mobile so can cause trouble with his movement.
The mystery midfielder - I would be very pleasantly surprised indeed
Lewis Ward- Goalie who has hardly ever played but seems really popular with fans so must have something about him. I wonder if he is coming to to bolster he goalkeeping coaching or to replace Stephen Henderson. Jury is out at the moment
Obviously none of this has happened yet but isn't it fun actually being involved in a transfer window rather than scraping around looking for cast-offs
Travel back from Middle East and no time to get to know players goes against him.