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Charlton Summer Transfer Rumours 2024

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  • Mrkinski
    Mrkinski Posts: 957
    No-one has said this yet, not ITK but we need a keeper, and Hylton could be bought in as a coach / emergency striker (my source - every other frickin’ post on this thread). Plus we need a playmaker. Also, Dobbo is going nowhere. Shut this thread down. 
  • roseandcrown
    roseandcrown Posts: 7,587

    What it Is I think for the first time in a long time a balanced squad fit for how the manager wants to play. You can see its what Jones wants athletic, physical, hard working etc. 

    it’s maybe not a promotion squad on paper, but you just don’t know how far the above qualities may take you. 



  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,018

    What it Is I think for the first time in a long time a balanced squad fit for how the manager wants to play. You can see its what Jones wants athletic, physical, hard working etc. 

    it’s maybe not a promotion squad on paper, but you just don’t know how far the above qualities may take you. 




    I would say that we can be more optimistic this pre-season than in a while, a very low bar having said that.
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 10,999
    edited July 2024

    What it Is I think for the first time in a long time a balanced squad fit for how the manager wants to play. You can see its what Jones wants athletic, physical, hard working etc. 

    it’s maybe not a promotion squad on paper, but you just don’t know how far the above qualities may take you. 



    It feels like we have an actual squad, as in they are a group who train and play together and actually get along rather than just 25 guys who just turn up every week for a bit of a kick about.

    Jones was/had already done good work on that front last season but now he's picked the right characters and personalities to (hopefully) take it up a level.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,023
    sam3110 said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    I'd expect Bishop,Potts and a keeper as a minimum. Having all the loan slots available does give us options if late in the window someone of significant quality came up. 

    Out - Fraser, Isted,AMB,Edun, Ness, Asiimwe (loan) 
    I think Edun stays as midfield cover, and Asiimwe too, especially if Ramsay is used as an overlapping RCB. 

    One keeper out (Jones likes 3 keepers) leaving the other as backup alongside Mannion, behind a new keeper.

    Ness will go surely as he's played no part in pre season but hasn't been mentioned as injured. 

    Fraser will be shifted along as his wages are high and his output is low. 

    Potts, Bishop, a keeper and if we get to the end of the window and pick up a couple of injuries I expect cover for that on loan, but that's about it. 

    Is it a promotion squad? Probably not, but hopefully it's a decent base to build upon in the next couple of windows

    Edun is a real conundrum , started off as a CM at Fulham so it's not an alien position to him. Ironically Micky Apples made him a fullback at Lincoln. But if you have Small/Edwards and Potts that can all play left back then that makes things awkward. 

    Keepers are awkward especially third choice unless you're someone like a Lewis Ward who seems to go around the EFL being a perennial backup. Could see Isted being the more likely to go. 

    Feels like a strong base but I'd like a couple of finishing pieces that could just take it over the top. 
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,363

    What it Is I think for the first time in a long time a balanced squad fit for how the manager wants to play. You can see its what Jones wants athletic, physical, hard working etc. 

    it’s maybe not a promotion squad on paper, but you just don’t know how far the above qualities may take you. 



    A big factor in where we finish we be how well the younger players do - if a few really push on it’ll make a huge difference. In Anderson, Kanu, Campbell, Zach Mitchell and Asiimwe we have players with the potential to do that, plus Leaburn if we can get and keep him fit.
  • RonnieMoore
    RonnieMoore Posts: 4,494
    edited July 2024
    There be another keeper coming in 
  • RonnieMoore
    RonnieMoore Posts: 4,494
    ✍️ Bradley Dack in talks with Gillingham about a return to the club.
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,890
    Olivia Attwood's not going to enjoy living in a caravan.
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,472
    edited July 2024
    There be another keeper coming in 
    There be or not there be...that is the question...🙄

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  • CAFCDAZ
    CAFCDAZ Posts: 1,198
    thenewbie said:
    CAFCDAZ said:
    CAFCDAZ said:
    i don't expect us to sign anymore other than those 3 on trial. Bishop, Hylton and Potts will conclude our business. 

    Plus a new keeper who i think will be where the bulk of the remaining budget will go. 


    i'll be surprised to be honest. I think that was always the plan but i feel like our top 3 options have all made decisions on their futures, so are we really getting an upgrade?
    We most likely will be, that's probably actually why it's taking longer. We missed out on the first choices but instead of a Sandgaard style signing for the sake of it we're looking further afield and holding fire to make sure we get someone who definitely IS an upgrade.

    If we get right up to the season start and no new keeper, then I will be a bit more worried but at the moment I've seen enough in this window that I feel like lessons have been learned and things are still going well.
    I'd be interested to know what you mean by further afield as under Sandgaard and when SG was at the club, we literally scouted England and Scotland, nowhere else. So i'd be happy and also surprised to see us get anyone outside of the EFL/SFL. 
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 10,999
    edited July 2024
    CAFCDAZ said:
    thenewbie said:
    CAFCDAZ said:
    CAFCDAZ said:
    i don't expect us to sign anymore other than those 3 on trial. Bishop, Hylton and Potts will conclude our business. 

    Plus a new keeper who i think will be where the bulk of the remaining budget will go. 


    i'll be surprised to be honest. I think that was always the plan but i feel like our top 3 options have all made decisions on their futures, so are we really getting an upgrade?
    We most likely will be, that's probably actually why it's taking longer. We missed out on the first choices but instead of a Sandgaard style signing for the sake of it we're looking further afield and holding fire to make sure we get someone who definitely IS an upgrade.

    If we get right up to the season start and no new keeper, then I will be a bit more worried but at the moment I've seen enough in this window that I feel like lessons have been learned and things are still going well.
    I'd be interested to know what you mean by further afield as under Sandgaard and when SG was at the club, we literally scouted England and Scotland, nowhere else. So i'd be happy and also surprised to see us get anyone outside of the EFL/SFL. 
    Well I'm not remotely ITK so no idea what the plans actually are - but the likes of Ruddy and Davies were fairly big names as far as keepers go, even fairly casual fans were likely to recognise the names if they signed.

    Instead we've got to start looking at maybe lesser known names, probably going to end up with someone most of us won't know much about (but will have very strong opinions about anyway ;))
  • PaddyP17
    PaddyP17 Posts: 13,035
    Regarding Nathan Baxter, and whether he'd come to Charlton - I can safely say he'd be interested in theory. As has been pointed out, he's local, and given a lot of us who played cricket with him are CAFC fans, there's an affinity there in some respects.

    But it almost certainly wouldn't be this summer. He's at a side that so nearly were promoted last season, with a manager who is playing football in such a way that Nathan can continue to develop his game, and he's liking the dressing room and club feel there. Why would he move to what is evidently more of a "project" this summer?
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 10,966
    PaddyP17 said:
    Regarding Nathan Baxter, and whether he'd come to Charlton - I can safely say he'd be interested in theory. As has been pointed out, he's local, and given a lot of us who played cricket with him are CAFC fans, there's an affinity there in some respects.

    But it almost certainly wouldn't be this summer. He's at a side that so nearly were promoted last season, with a manager who is playing football in such a way that Nathan can continue to develop his game, and he's liking the dressing room and club feel there. Why would he move to what is evidently more of a "project" this summer?
    I think some players are attracted to a project and being in on it from the start must be hugely satisfying. Nathan Jones has also been successful with a similar project at Luton. I'd also add that he joined Bolton for a project that seems to have stalled a bit.

    If I were him I'd probably still wait a year though. If he has a good season you'd imagine he'll be in the Championship for 25/26, whether that is with Bolton or someone who would take him on a free. Never know, that might be us.
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,103
    There be another keeper coming in 
    Is that a clue … we’re signing a pirate 🏴‍☠️ 
  • Redvalleyeast
    Redvalleyeast Posts: 4,689
    _MrDick said:
    There be another keeper coming in 
    Is that a clue … we’re signing a pirate 🏴‍☠️ 
    Bristol Rovers keeper incoming
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,198
    _MrDick said:
    There be another keeper coming in 
    Is that a clue … we’re signing a pirate 🏴‍☠️ 
    Melusi Buthelezi it is then.
  • Hovi's Biscuit
    Hovi's Biscuit Posts: 1,717
    _MrDick said:
    There be another keeper coming in 
    Is that a clue … we’re signing a pirate 🏴‍☠️ 
    We’re signing Jordan Arrrrrcher
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  • barstool
    barstool Posts: 1,351
    We were second bottom on clean sheets 8 in 46 games so I think a good keeper is a must
  • cafcsinger
    cafcsinger Posts: 5,548
    barstool said:
    We were second bottom on clean sheets 8 in 46 games so I think a good keeper is a must
    Or in the automatic spots depending on how you look at it 
  • Jac_52
    Jac_52 Posts: 1,460
    Think it was only 5 in 46
  • CAFCDAZ
    CAFCDAZ Posts: 1,198
    Jac_52 said:
    Think it was only 5 in 46
    5 in the League you are correct
  • Brownie12
    Brownie12 Posts: 1,525
    There be another keeper coming in 
    Has he got a peg leg, parrot on his shoulder and an eye patch?
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,824
    _MrDick said:
    There be another keeper coming in 
    Is that a clue … we’re signing a pirate 🏴‍☠️ 
    Bristol Rovers keeper incoming
    I did wonder if Hamer was coming back but he’s just gone to the massives
  • Gisappointed
    Gisappointed Posts: 985
    And most of last season's defence still in place. Ramsay, Watson, Asiimwe Jones, Ness, REG, Gilly, Small, Edun. Only newcomers are Alex and Edwards, possibly Potts .

    Personally I think Mitchell and a decent keeper who commands the box will make a difference, but question marks must hang over several. Is there a stat for individual errors?
  • CAFCDAZ
    CAFCDAZ Posts: 1,198
    i think from the keepers who we have a realistic chance of getting, Baxter is a good shout. I'd also throw George Long into that mix, along with Mitov our ex YT player currently in Scotland. Outside of those, i genuinely don't know or can't remember seeing a keeper that hasn't already moved that i'd want. 
  • Yann897
    Yann897 Posts: 1,530
    And most of last season's defence still in place. Ramsay, Watson, Asiimwe Jones, Ness, REG, Gilly, Small, Edun. Only newcomers are Alex and Edwards, possibly Potts .

    Personally I think Mitchell and a decent keeper who commands the box will make a difference, but question marks must hang over several. Is there a stat for individual errors?
    Half of those players came in after January and we were better and looked like conceding less, add Mitchell, Potts and a new keeper and I think it’s looking pretty strong.
  • _MrDick said:
    There be another keeper coming in 
    Is that a clue … we’re signing a pirate 🏴‍☠️ 
    Yes, it is. If a shot hit his post or crossbar, it would be case of shiver me timbers.
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