Aug 2024 Transfer Window Deadline Day Thread

Damn thought that was a new video.

Imagine Edun and Taylor are on a fair bit along with Fraser. Could well be a domino get them out and people Like Bradley/Potts can sign as well as a keeper or soem wriggle room for Jan. 

If we get those players out it seems a very well balanced squad. 

I hope we keep Taylor, still think there's potential with him. Fraser and Edun would be nice to move along though. 

ForeverAddickted said:

Scoham said:

Scoham said:

So strange to have heard nothing about our deadline day from Rich Cawley, not even on potential outgoings.

I think if nothing was happening at all we’d have heard. Fits with what Jones said, we’ll keep working on potential signings as long as we can and I guess they want to give away as little info as possible.

👋🏻 Hi Rich, he must be reading this thread. Nothing on incomings though 🫤

Tayo Edun, Nathan Asiimwe, Scott Fraser and Terry Taylor the potentials. #cafc https://t.co/HTL0GkKIjL

— Richard Cawley (@RichCawleySLP) August 30, 2024

No surprises there, maybe Edun with the Edwards injury... But then Watson can cover.

RB playing at LB are not only an issue for England but have always been poor at CAFC. I would prefer Watson was just cover for the impressive Ramsey.

I would rather play Edun at Left wing back in an emergency. 
The optimism that Edwards would be out weeks rather than a month and longer seems to has been lost in translation.

If Small continues to have the confidence of NJ to play at LWB and TBF he doing fine for a young player. (crossing needs to improve obviously)
Then in this 3-5-2 system I don't see why Edwards when fit can't be competition for the LWB but also the LCB for Gillesphey.

The problem is how long will Josh Edwards be out from that poor Challenge?

sm said:

killerandflash said:

AFKABartram said:

Gavin Kilkenny has signed for Swindon 

It's been noticeable how so many of our recent PL loans have ended up signing for clubs below us, showing that there are a lot of average young players at PL clubs.

It's what PL clubs do - they buy up young players on the chance that they might develop. Not good for player development and should be stopped .

The issue for smaller clubs desperate for "cheap" loan players, is trying to identify the quality youngsters from the mediocre ones. Unless you have a big scouting network watching PL U21 football, it's a bit of a punt really.

Anyone remember a few years ago when Jacko took a picture of the back of Leon Corts head and started a rumour we were signing Emile Heskey. This is Ash's big moment to lean into that 

Clem_Snide said:

As you were everyone. 99.9% certain that is Mannion in the back ground of the picture of AMB.

It can’t be - if you watch the video the clip is from, Ash is pointing at Mannion and saying words to the effect of “he’s the reason to get a season ticket” to big up his squad mate, unless he’s playing 4D chess with us all and he’s pretending Mannion is in front of him when he’s not.

Likeliest explanation I’ve seen so far is that it’s Jude Sadler from the U18s.

If Birmingham have money to burn, they can have Fraser for £5mill...🙄

Cawley ruling out Brad Collins one more time, this time in more firm words just in case people didn’t get it the first time.

Don’t think we’ll see anyone in today which I’m fairly relaxed about, makes a change 

Any update on that Jonathan Fleck (to Charlton) rumour? Or is that a no go.

It looks like Gallen is up to his old tricks at Millwall, leaving the business until the last minute. I'm glad we're past those days. 

soapboxsam said:

ForeverAddickted said:

Scoham said:

Scoham said:

So strange to have heard nothing about our deadline day from Rich Cawley, not even on potential outgoings.

I think if nothing was happening at all we’d have heard. Fits with what Jones said, we’ll keep working on potential signings as long as we can and I guess they want to give away as little info as possible.

👋🏻 Hi Rich, he must be reading this thread. Nothing on incomings though 🫤

Tayo Edun, Nathan Asiimwe, Scott Fraser and Terry Taylor the potentials. #cafc https://t.co/HTL0GkKIjL

— Richard Cawley (@RichCawleySLP) August 30, 2024

No surprises there, maybe Edun with the Edwards injury... But then Watson can cover.

RB playing at LB are not only an issue for England but have always been poor at CAFC. I would prefer Watson was just cover for the impressive Ramsey.

I would rather play Edun at Left wing back in an emergency. 
The optimism that Edwards would be out weeks rather than a month and longer seems to has been lost in translation.

If Small continues to have the confidence of NJ to play at LWB and TBF he doing fine for a young player. (crossing needs to improve obviously)
Then in this 3-5-2 system I don't see why Edwards when fit can't be competition for the LWB but also the LCB for Gillesphey.

The problem is how long will Josh Edwards be out from that poor Challenge?

Watson was better on the left than Edun was last season. Ramsay would probably be better as well, so if we were really short he could play there. You could even play TC there against the right opposition 

Looks like we might just get Potts (if anyone) but will be later after the window. Could also do the same with a keeper, someone like Hennessey or Randolph although they might just retire.