Deadline Day from Pg.641 - Summer 2025 Charlton Athletic Transfer Rumours

I think it was in his interview with Geoff Shreeves on CBS that Jones said he’ll have today off and then the recruitment drive begins tomorrow.

Could we go back in for Theo Bair? Big, strong mobile striker who we were linked with last summer when he was at Motherwell, and before we signed Ahadme. Ended up at Auxerre where he’s been a squad player.

Garrymanilow said:

'Lightweight' is becoming the go-to criticism of players by people who don't actually know what it is about the player they don't like. It's effective because it covers every possible assumed failing without actually having to explain it or think about it. Gilbert? Lightweight. Berry? Lightweight. Coventry? Lightweight. This season I'm sure I've seen Gillesphey, Small, Campbell, Godden and Docherty referred to that way as well. It's absolutely meaningless.

You can have a like for that Garry. 
I believe the only player I said was 'lightweight' was Kirk and I have explained why before and it must be the best description of Charlie who could be blown over on a windy day.
 
Gilbert is an enigma of a player as he did 3 passes in the Wycombe semi final which were as good as any passes this season in the 1st half at the Valley. He also won some headers and tackles but he has the Jonny Williams battery and fades once he hits 60 minutes.
At Wembley yesterday and not going with the Orient player looked poor and he did tire but had made a big block before that and it will be a shame if the last memory is of the Orient player not being tripped and taking one for the team. 
A couple of decent corners yesterday and good decision to let Macca have the free kick and disappointed that no interviewer asked Docherty what he said to Gilbert; "leave it to mac" is odds on.

Lazy_eye_metaphor said:

That Gilbraith fella would be a decent signing for us, and a realistic prospect too, I reckon.

We desperately need a midfielder who can run and take the ball with him ! Orient had great energy and Gilbraith was excellent with 54 passes and storming runs. The ex Man utd player is 24 and will probably get a move to one of the 3 relegated clubs from the Premier or even Wrexham or Birmingham. Unlikely to compete  in the race for him even though he is exactly what we need.

Lazy_eye_metaphor said:

How about a return to the club for Alfie Doughty?

He must be on a fair wage at Luton £25k+ probably and will likely have top half championship interest.

When you consider that Birmingham and Wrexham will in no way be in a relegation battle next season, we will have to get more points than 3 established Championship teams. Massive task ahead. 

ShootersHillGuru said:

I’m a fully paid up member of Nathan Jones fan club now but I have one tiny concern. I really hope he doesn’t start to believe in the hype and that he can turn the bulk of this group of players into Championship quality. Six or seven at best for me. We need signings all over the pitch and quality signings at that. 

He didn't say as much in the after match interview Shooters. He actually stated that the squad needs rebuilding for the Championship, how much rebuilding is required will be the subject of a hundred or so posts on this thread. 

Still don't see anyone better than Caleb Taylor. Plays across a back 3 and a great season on loan at Wycombe.
Can't see him getting in the West Brom side next season so may loan him out but could accept a fee and still young and improving.

We are going to have be ruthless. The championship is extremely unforgiving, and we can't really afford to have bad spells. 

There are a fair few players who deserve a crack at the championship. Jones, Ramsay, Small, TC, Coventry, Macca, Edwards, Godden and maybe Mannion. 

If I'm being really honest though, the only two I'm completely confident will make the step up is Lloydy, Ramsay and the version of TC we saw a month ago.

If we can upgrade any positions, we always should, regardless of how much we may like a player. That's just how it is as you go up the leagues. 

Priority for me is that midfield and then the forwards. We are desperate for a bit more physicality in the middle (strength & height) and a bit more flair. Need a forward who can hold it up and has a goal in him. 

I trust Jones to get it right.

Players that caught the eye in league 1: (and are not completely unrealistic e.g Kone, Poku who will be way out of our budget) 

Lewis Bate
Ethan Pye
Brad Hills
Joe Low
Caleb Taylor
Cameron Humphreys
Ethan Galbraith
Jamie Donley
Lewis Wing
Aaron Collins
Aaron Morley
Niall Ennis
George Wickens
Sean Roughan
Keillor-Dunn
Luca Connell

Callumcafc said:

covered_end_junior said:

Players that caught the eye in league 1: (and are not completely unrealistic e.g Kone, Poku who will be way out of our budget) 

Lewis Bate
Ethan Pye
Brad Hills
Joe Low
Caleb Taylor
Cameron Humphreys
Ethan Galbraith
Jamie 
Lewis Wing
Aaron Collins
Aaron Morley
Niall Ennis
George Wickens
Sean Roughan
Keillor-Dunn
Luca Connell

Good list of players there but who’s the Brazilian bloke Jamie?

😂 edited now: Jamie Donley

Callumcafc said:

Got a funny feeling that this will be a fun thread to follow over the next couple of months…

Once the play off win reflections have died down, this will be THE thread over the summer, as it always is, finally reaching reaching a 'crescendo' as the window 'slams shut' - we have work to do folks - there's a lot of itk'ing, chewing over, exasperation, euphoria and bickering to be done - here we go again - COYR!!!!!!!