things are looking more positive for us today than they have for many years - a shame we're so far off the play offs but its been a very good couple of weeks in the transfer market and at long last, things are starting to look up - formation change and good new players and things appear not to be built on sand which was the case in the powell and bowyer booms - christ have we needed this - we're all set for take off !!! COYR!!!
Shame we didn't get the last two signings in for todays game, but at least Appleton can put a more experienced back line and midfield together for the game, get the other side of the window then see if Appleton can put a team together, there will be no excuses if can't. 3, 5, 2 Doucher ?
yes - i told scott what he needed to do and it looks like him and apples have finally accepted it and got with the programme - onwards and upwards !!
Simple answer, the new owners did not have enough time to research new players after taking over and the transfer window closing.
Scott surely knew he was going to be coming back? And it’s not like we aren’t signing well-known names at this level, Scott would have been aware of them all before even getting the job. I don’t think that excuse holds up really
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Right before we get into the next calvacade of supposition I am sorry but while am long past vilifying anybody can we please stop this nonsense.
It is not legally possible for Andy Scott to have acted on behalf of the club from early Feb 2023.
1. The previous takeover talks broke down to the point of threatened litigation. 2. Sandgaard terminated Scotts’ contract.
3. Sandgaard was activelypursuing alternative investment. 4. As at Feb 13, Jon Smith was set to be appointed Technical Director
On what basis do you suppose Sandgaard would allow an ex employee to talk to clubs, agents and if allowed players representing an alternative opportunity with the club to the one he was overseeing? As a minimum Sandgaard would have secured a cease & desist order with financial penalties.
How could Scott position himself as representing the club? It would be blatant misrepresentation with specific reputation, fiscal and future career consequences.
Please run me through the dialogue Scott could possibly have had with prospective players, their clubs and their agents? What exactly would be your sales pitch on behalf of a club you are palpably not authorised to represent?
Any suggestion he could have acted on behalf of the new investors still registers as not only gross interference in club affairs but in direct it breach of EFL rules. No party may seek to influence club affairs without having been specifically vetted & approved by the EFL.
Even when headline agreements was reached in June the restrictions would have remained in place. It was not even at this point within the remit of either Sandgaard or Global Partners. After the Jan 2020 debacle for any transfer of ownership agreement to be binding it specifically required EFL sanction. It was not provided until 23 July.
If you know otherwise then I am sure the EFL would pleased to hear about it.
That is the reality.
When 90% of our competitors were able to act without restriction why is any club, agent or player going to hold talks with any unauthorised and unlicensed party. Being palpably unable to put any money on the table positions any contract discussions as meaningless.
As usual an informative and accurate appraisal of the situation mate thank you.
unfortunately it doesn’t suit the narrative pushed out at every opportunity by some that we are being plundered by a group of chancers
I’ve been told our bid for Collins was rejected but the player is keen on the move. One that might develop over the next 10 days if there is pressure from the player side, ultimately might be one we have to re-visit in the summer if we can’t agree a reasonable figure with Brizzle now.
We’ll face stiff competition too. Collins is a very good league one player and I’d guess a couple of Championship clubs will also be watching. Does he have a release clause I wonder ?
I watched that vid aswell this morning @scoham totally agree he looks quality knows how to create space for himself and get shots off with either foot and a great age too, definitely the sort of young player we should be bringing in to learn off alfie/ladapo and contribute aswell.
The new owners have put their hands in their pocket invested heavily and let’s not forget the permanent signings and loans have been from clubs in higher divisions showing great ambition .
It’s still early days but after years of disappointment with different ownership’s these guys seem the real deal.
I watched that vid aswell this morning @scoham totally agree he looks quality knows how to create space for himself and get shots off with either foot and a great age too, definitely the sort of young player we should be bringing in to learn off alfie/ladapo and contribute aswell.
I forgot to mention him scoring with either foot, great to have that in a striker. If his hold up play is decent he could be the sort of player who could play alongside May/Kanu or Leaburn/Ladapo/Aneke.
The gamble is whether he’s just had a good run of form, but if he moves to another L1 club and scoring goals at this level he could be out of our price range in a year or two.
I have not responded on this thread before (only to get the titile changed to rumours and not rumour). I have been very busy with work and it has been hard to keep up with the transfer news. Been following the club since 1986 and I am disappointed as everyone how have fallen away as a club in the last 10 years or so. To be honest with you, a lot of these players I have never heard of before apart from Ladapo. At the beginning of the season we ll agreed that we were probably 5 or 6 players away from a Challenging team. As the season went on, we then realised we only have 4 players that ar at League 1 Standard and that is it. This is the first January I have known where we have signed 5 or 6 players, some on a permanent. Usually we ge them late an they are basically crap loan fillers that nobody else wants. There is one player I would really like us to sign and that would Aaron Collins. If we get him, then it will be a good transfer window.
Some people on here are blaming the club for not keeping CBT. At the end of the day CBT was on Aston Villa's books, and then got released. When he was at Tranmere, my Tranmere supporting relatives said that he was "useless" and told me so when he joined Charlton. (and to be fair when he first joined us, and his performances for us, he looked like an athlete that broke down after 70 minutes with hamstring but a useless footballer and a greedy one in terms of keeping the ball and wanting to shoot at every opportunity). He is a good player but frustrating to watch). For the record I would love to him have stayed. However, Derby are interested in him and he wants to go there. They could probably offer better money than us and are in a shout of promotion). At least he didn't down tools with 6 games to go unlike (you know who). Players come and go over the years. We are in a rebuilding exercise at the moment.
I forgot to mention him scoring with either foot, great to have that in a striker. If his hold up play is decent he could be the sort of player who could play alongside May/Kanu or Leaburn/Ladapo/Aneke.
The gamble is whether he’s just had a good run of form, but if he moves to another L1 club and scoring goals at this level he could be out of our price range in a year or two.
Yeah I'd say he's definitively worth a punt at a decent price if we could get him,looks a level above league 2 and even if it took him a year or two to find his feet in the higher divisions I reckon he would be one of those players as you say you regret not getting in early as will then be out of our grasp/price range.
I for one am disappointed in these signings and investments, who the hell do they think they are removing an avenue for me to moan and whinge, thanks Charlton, kids crying
Can’t argue with the owners, they seem to have spent well. Coventry and REG sound like v good signings for us.
Let’s not forget Bakinson, who looked very useful on debut.
all looking good but ladapo will make the biggest immediate impact out of them all
Can Ladapo play today?
Was he registered in time?
I hope so as he on Sky bet for Charlton and i have a bet on him to score. However, that said, CBT is on there, so it probably doesn't mean a thing. If they don't platy they just void the bet.
I'm not too sure on Aaron Collins.Looks like a bit of a one season wonder (last year at Rovers) and this season he hasn't done much. Before B.Rovers he didnt do much either.
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unfortunately it doesn’t suit the narrative pushed out at every opportunity by some that we are being plundered by a group of chancers
Just watched some of Jake Young’s goals for Swindon - looks a very exciting player. Likes to run at defences, scores inside and outside the box, and is 6 ft 1 so passes the height test. Carlisle claim they can afford the price quoted but feel it’s too high. Might be ridiculous for them but affordable for us? A 21 year old with height, pace and goals is going to have a lot of potential, the sort of player who could step up to the Championship in time. https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportlatest/24062785.bradford-city-reject-third-bid-striker-jake-young/
The gamble is whether he’s just had a good run of form, but if he moves to another L1 club and scoring goals at this level he could be out of our price range in a year or two.
Some people on here are blaming the club for not keeping CBT. At the end of the day CBT was on Aston Villa's books, and then got released. When he was at Tranmere, my Tranmere supporting relatives said that he was "useless" and told me so when he joined Charlton. (and to be fair when he first joined us, and his performances for us, he looked like an athlete that broke down after 70 minutes with hamstring but a useless footballer and a greedy one in terms of keeping the ball and wanting to shoot at every opportunity). He is a good player but frustrating to watch). For the record I would love to him have stayed. However, Derby are interested in him and he wants to go there. They could probably offer better money than us and are in a shout of promotion). At least he didn't down tools with 6 games to go unlike (you know who). Players come and go over the years. We are in a rebuilding exercise at the moment.
Great age & scores goals with both feet.
Was he registered in time?
poor from the club, they could have told him to live in Chatham and commute
Delusions of grandeur at it's most apt...🙄