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Deadline Day from Pg.641 - Summer 2025 Charlton Athletic Transfer Rumours
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I wonder if Small is having a few doubts about his decision to leave us. đ€
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Whatâs great is that in most summerâs weâd all be sad heâd gone and not been replaced with anyone as good. Not this year though.ÂSoundAsaÂŁ said:I wonder if Small is having a few doubts about his decision to leave us. đ€I am also not sure his trick of left footed rwb would have worked as well in the championship as heâd have been pushed much further back.2 -
Would be interesting to know the reason he went in the end.ÂSoundAsaÂŁ said:I wonder if Small is having a few doubts about his decision to leave us. đ€I get the feeling if weâd really wanted to keep him we could have. Guess weâll never knowÂ0 -
Disappointing lack of Harvey Knibbs compilation highlights packages on YouTube it seemsÂ0
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Ask Matt Southall still has stuff left over from his super dooper transfer window.Callumcafc said:
You got any knibbles to go with that?sillav nitram said:You lot must be exhausted after endlessly posting all day long. Iâm making a cup of tea, anyone fancy one?0 -
Probably still are Millwall can offer more wages than us seeing as theyâve been an established championship club for a while. With our signings weâre paying big fees but wages wise quite a few of them wont be on too much money for this levelÂgolfaddick said:
A few weeks ago I said that out of all the Luton players leaving I'd have Doughtu above them.all. I was laughed at saying his wages would be too high.Richard J said:3 -
Also would Alfie want to come here? Similar to Galbraith, where unless we paid him absolute monopoly money he wasn't coming0
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On Small, Apter joining and playing RWB in the friendlies (so far) suggests we'll continue with a very attacking left footed RWB.
Knowing how ambitious NJ is, and that he'll be ruthless (the signings prove that), then my guess is Small wasn't seen as worth a ÂŁ10-15k a week contract when a player like Apter is a better goalscorer (clear from the stats) and what I think will prove to be a more creative passer (not Small's strength at all) and a better crosser (something he was inconsistent with).
Small's combination of pace, strength and tricks looked unstoppable at times, but if you're going to give a WB the freedom to play like a wide forward, then you want them to be a proper goal and creative threat, as that will justify that freedom. I can see Small's end product improving, but he's never going to be natural in and around the box in the way we'll be hoping Apter can be.
I think the aim is for us to be a better, more extreme version of last seasons team - Small can be remembered for playing a big part in finding this formation and style, but I can see what the thinking might be in the type of player NJ wants in that role.35 -
I think Preston just simply offered way more money than we were willing too? Could be wrong mind. Regardless, they are a team we need to take maximum points off this season. Or worst case, at least 4.TheHerminator said:
Would be interesting to know the reason he went in the end.ÂSoundAsaÂŁ said:I wonder if Small is having a few doubts about his decision to leave us. đ€I get the feeling if weâd really wanted to keep him we could have. Guess weâll never knowÂ6 -
Knibbs a good signing. Apter signed as Small replacement as a high RWB..
for those CM haters out there.. fair play to him bring these owners to usÂ45 - Sponsored links:
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Soonsoapboxsam said:up_the_valley said:
You missed out Knibbs.wmcf123 said:
Why does it need a 10 ?ÂSouthbank said:
We would need 2 wingbacks who can defend, as with Edwards and Small last season. We would also need a 10 behind the front two, not three up front. Apter would play the TC role as a winger/forward with one of Leaburn/Tanto/ Kelman up front.wmcf123 said:
2 sitters and 5 defenders , with three hardworking forwards isnât an overly attacking formation . ÂSouthbank said:
Way too attacking. We will get turned over with a two man midfield.Covered_End_Lad said:I think we will start with three up top, oloafe and Kelman wide of Leaburn, with Edwards and Apter as wingbacks and Coventry with docherty/Rankin-Costello in CM. Looks pretty potent and plenty of options off the bench with Godden, TC and Carey.
Very excited to see how the team plays and gels.ÂCOYREdit - admittedly I wouldnât have Apter as a wing back in that system- heâd be one of the 3 forwards.ÂKaminksi
Ramsay/ Burke, Jones , Gillesphey
New/ Ramsay, JFC, Coventry, Edwards
Apter, Kellman, Alaofe/ CampbellÂ
When did Knibbs Sign đ€2 -
Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ12 -
We are a league up so itâs going to be tough, but if we can get Apter the ball in the areas Small did, even just half the number of times we got it to Small last season, then he will do some real damageÂScoham said:On Small, Apter joining and playing RWB in the friendlies (so far) suggests we'll continue with a very attacking left footed RWB.
Knowing how ambitious NJ is, and that he'll be ruthless (the signings prove that), then my guess is Small wasn't seen as worth a ÂŁ10-15k a week contract when a player like Apter is a better goalscorer (clear from the stats) and what I think will prove to be a more creative passer (not Small's strength at all) and a better crosser (something he was inconsistent with).
Small's combination of pace, strength and tricks looked unstoppable at times, but if you're going to give a WB the freedom to play like a wide forward, then you want them to be a proper goal and creative threat, as that will justify that freedom. I can see Small's end product improving, but he's never going to be natural in and around the box in the way we'll be hoping Apter can be.
I think the aim is for us to be a better, more extreme version of last seasons team - Small can be remembered for playing a big part in finding this formation and style, but I can see what the thinking might be in the type of player NJ wants in that role.5 -
That was always the problem with Small, there was always the chance he'd do something brilliant out of nothing... but almost as likely that he'd make an absolute mess of something basic.ÂNabySarr said:
We are a league up so itâs going to be tough, but if we can get Apter the ball in the areas Small did, even just half the number of times we got it to Small last season, then he will do some real damageÂScoham said:On Small, Apter joining and playing RWB in the friendlies (so far) suggests we'll continue with a very attacking left footed RWB.
Knowing how ambitious NJ is, and that he'll be ruthless (the signings prove that), then my guess is Small wasn't seen as worth a ÂŁ10-15k a week contract when a player like Apter is a better goalscorer (clear from the stats) and what I think will prove to be a more creative passer (not Small's strength at all) and a better crosser (something he was inconsistent with).
Small's combination of pace, strength and tricks looked unstoppable at times, but if you're going to give a WB the freedom to play like a wide forward, then you want them to be a proper goal and creative threat, as that will justify that freedom. I can see Small's end product improving, but he's never going to be natural in and around the box in the way we'll be hoping Apter can be.
I think the aim is for us to be a better, more extreme version of last seasons team - Small can be remembered for playing a big part in finding this formation and style, but I can see what the thinking might be in the type of player NJ wants in that role.
Jones would rather have players he knows will always be solid rather than ones who could be lethal to either side.0 -
cafc4life said:Linda Knibbs seen outside The Valley Cafe this afternoonâŠ
Has Linda Ahadme unfollowed Charlton and followed Bolton?18 -
Wouldn't be surprising, but couldn't we have offered a bigger wage that only applied had we got promoted?alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
We've also replaced Small with a natural winger who scores goals, rather than another wing back who enjoys getting forward. That suggests NJ wanted a different type of player in that role.0 -
There is nothing Methven wonât try to take credit for.ÂDubaiCAFC said:Knibbs a good signing. Apter signed as Small replacement as a high RWB..
for those CM haters out there.. fair play to him bring these owners to usÂ
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Honestly canât think of a single reason to be hostile or snide about CM - other than muscle memory from the people who went all in early with the negativity towards him. On reflection he played a very important part in history.Â47
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alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â0 -
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So what ? - do you think his agent wasnt working prior to that point ?Âarny23394 said:alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â0 -
alburyaddick said:
So what ? - do you think his agent wasnt working prior to that point ?Âarny23394 said:alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â
Oh and by the way a player can sign a pre contract agreement 6 months before the expiry of their existing contractÂalburyaddick said:
So what ? - do you think his agent wasnt working prior to that point ?Âarny23394 said:alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â5 -
Itâs only a month within the same country, 6 if they move abroad.alburyaddick said:alburyaddick said:
So what ? - do you think his agent wasnt working prior to that point ?Âarny23394 said:alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â
Oh and by the way a player can sign a pre contract agreement 6 months before the expiry of their existing contractÂalburyaddick said:
So what ? - do you think his agent wasnt working prior to that point ?Âarny23394 said:alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â
But I agree he could have made his mind up months before, even if he couldnât sign anything officially until June.1 -
Wrong again. Players can only sign a PCA within 30 days of their contract expiring if they are moving from one English club to another. The 6 months applies to players going to/coming from another country.Âalburyaddick said:alburyaddick said:
So what ? - do you think his agent wasnt working prior to that point ?Âarny23394 said:alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â
Oh and by the way a player can sign a pre contract agreement 6 months before the expiry of their existing contractÂalburyaddick said:
So what ? - do you think his agent wasnt working prior to that point ?Âarny23394 said:alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â0 -
If you think our spending is stopping at Knibbs then donât be surprised if there is more đ23
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Are you drunk? Youâve literally said he had agreed a deal with Preston before we got promoted and thatâs why he left.alburyaddick said:
So what ? - do you think his agent wasnt working prior to that point ?Âarny23394 said:alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â0 -
I think Small had very likely agreed a deal with Preston well before the season ended.
Ok, not signed a PCA but nonetheless.
I mean I certainly knew he was almost certainly off to Preston in the spring and I think a lot of our fans did as well.5 -
YepÂarny23394 said:
Are you drunk? Youâve literally said he had agreed a deal with Preston before we got promoted and thatâs why he left.alburyaddick said:
So what ? - do you think his agent wasnt working prior to that point ?Âarny23394 said:alburyaddick said:Oh for heavens sake - Small had already agreed a deal with PNE before the end of the season because he didnât know that we were going to be promoted. If he had known he would have stayedÂ
Its not really very complicatedÂ
Itâs funny when people speak with authority when they are completely incorrect. We had been promoted by the time he was able to sign a pre contract agreement.Â9 -
Thereâs still some areas that we need to tweak for me, assuming we sign the two trialists - I think we could still do with another defensive midfielder as backup to Coventry / compete with Docherty, but how great is it to go into the new season with so much optimism, weâve been scrimping for years in the transfer market it almost feels unbelievable that we finally have owners who are investing with their money rather than words2
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Totally agreed, every club he has been to, he has left them in more positive place. And those clubs gone on to have success. He put down some important stones for us. As I say, love him or hate him. He has played a very important part in turning our club aroundÂTeeC said:Honestly canât think of a single reason to be hostile or snide about CM - other than muscle memory from the people who went all in early with the negativity towards him. On reflection he played a very important part in history.Â36
