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Post by watameires on Feb 1, 2024 17:18:12 GMT
Ali Dia rumoured to be at the training ground having a medical? never heard of him so googled and said “Former Footballer” !!!! Sounds like he’d fit right in 🤣🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by Tom1982 on Feb 1, 2024 17:18:42 GMT
No signings, so manager announced tomorrow then to stop the outcry.
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Post by earlpurple on Feb 1, 2024 17:19:52 GMT
I know we all want to be excited about new player signings but as I said earlier , IF ( and I know that’s a big IF) we are prepared to spend £500k ( on JCH) and £700k ( on Collins) The common sense approach should be to wait until the summer and let the new manager spend the money then. I agree. Hopefully we have enough to stay up and then let's have a proper rebuild over the summer. Bolton were in a worse mess than us not that long ago. It took them a season to get rid of the dead wood and rebuild. In the 12 months since they have turned the club on it's head. That is what we need to be looking to replicate. Bolton were broke and went down to League 2. Since they came back up, they finished mid-table in 2021-22 (but still above us) and in the playoffs last season. I guess that is what you call progress? |
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Post by watameires on Feb 1, 2024 17:19:57 GMT
Question - would people prefer new signings or new manager today (if it’s one of the other)?
I’d vote for a manager
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Post by se7sm on Feb 1, 2024 17:19:58 GMT
Ali Dia rumoured to be at the training ground having a medical? George Weah tipping us off 😁 |
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Post by dartford36 on Feb 1, 2024 17:27:01 GMT
We’ve gone from being linked with JCH and a bid for Collins to someone from Brighton who probably no one has heard of. Desperate times. You're joking surely? Evan Ferguson is one of the hottest young strikers in the world. A regular for both Brighton in the PL and the senior Ireland side. Transfermarkt value him at £65m. The highest valued player in all of L1 at present is worth £4m (a Liverpool right back on loan at Bolton). Indeed, the whole of L1 (all 24 teams' full squads including the players they have on loam) is worth around £200m. So Ferguson is worth around the same as a third of the entire division! Of course he's not coming to us. The fact you would seemingly be disappointed if he did is perhaps a sign of how overambitious/delusional some of our fans have become! x Not joking at all - simply hadn’t heard of him, and I’m pleased to be educated accordingly. |
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Post by scabbyhorse on Feb 1, 2024 17:28:33 GMT
Ali Dia rumoured to be at the training ground having a medical? George Weah tipping us off 😁 Just waiting for BB to confirm that its a great signing.  |
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Post by watameires on Feb 1, 2024 17:28:55 GMT
You're joking surely? Evan Ferguson is one of the hottest young strikers in the world. A regular for both Brighton in the PL and the senior Ireland side. Transfermarkt value him at £65m. The highest valued player in all of L1 at present is worth £4m (a Liverpool right back on loan at Bolton). Indeed, the whole of L1 (all 24 teams' full squads including the players they have on loam) is worth around £200m. So Ferguson is worth around the same as a third of the entire division! Of course he's not coming to us. The fact you would seemingly be disappointed if he did is perhaps a sign of how overambitious/delusional some of our fans have become! x Not joking at all - simply hadn’t heard of him, and I’m pleased to be educated accordingly. would have been an unbelievable signing for us sadly it was a totally pants decision for me to have him in my fantasy football team |
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Post by valley on Feb 1, 2024 17:30:08 GMT
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Post by weststandfruitloop on Feb 1, 2024 17:37:24 GMT
In case anyone didn't twig, that Twitter account linking us with Evan Ferguson is a spoof/banter site run by a Palace fan. Almost entirely consisting of piss takes of Brighton (and roping us in re that last one). PS Chelsea have been linked with a move for Ferguson (who Brighton value at around £100m) this window.
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Post by scabbyhorse on Feb 1, 2024 17:38:45 GMT
At this stage, bringing in a capable manager outweighs any potential new signings. The current players should be sufficient to maintain our position, provided we have a manager who can instil confidence and organization. If we continue with the 352 formation, a new manager must realise that playing Coventry, Dobson, and Bakinson together is an absolute no-no.
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Post by alburyaddick on Feb 1, 2024 17:44:20 GMT
I know we all want to be excited about new player signings but as I said earlier , IF ( and I know that’s a big IF) we are prepared to spend £500k ( on JCH) and £700k ( on Collins) The common sense approach should be to wait until the summer and let the new manager spend the money then. I agree. Hopefully we have enough to stay up and then let's have a proper rebuild over the summer. Bolton were in a worse mess than us not that long ago. It took them a season to get rid of the dead wood and rebuild. In the 12 months since they have turned the club on it's head. That is what we need to be looking to replicate. Reams - The point I would also make here is that since the absence of activity will be disappointing to supporters , this is where the club really needs a leader to come out and articulate the strategy. There is a vacuum because Charlie M obviously doesn't want to be the one and neither do any of the investors. Rodwell is unimpressive and Scott’s performance as a player picker so far has been awful. It’s a problem because now they absolutely need to be galvanising the supporters to get behind the team. Maybe they are going to rely on the new manager to do that but it really needs an investor overview |
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Post by valley on Feb 1, 2024 17:44:25 GMT
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Post by bexleyboy on Feb 1, 2024 17:47:18 GMT
Born in London cost around 300,000 .. but the interesting fact is he was at Southampton same time as Nathan Jones  |
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Post by garrynelson on Feb 1, 2024 17:49:12 GMT
Born in London cost around 300,000 .. but the interesting fact is he was at Southampton same time as Nathan Jones Only ever made 2 appearances for them though |
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Post by 1978sussex on Feb 1, 2024 17:49:40 GMT
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Post by valley on Feb 1, 2024 17:49:59 GMT
Born in London cost around 300,000 .. but the interesting fact is he was at Southampton same time as Nathan Jones Won't be more then £100k I think. |
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Post by manikin on Feb 1, 2024 17:51:53 GMT
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Post by weststandfruitloop on Feb 1, 2024 17:54:46 GMT
Born in London cost around 300,000 .. but the interesting fact is he was at Southampton same time as Nathan Jones No he wasn't. Southampton sold him three months before Nathan Jones joined them. Can you not even get basic quantifiable facts (checkable in seconds online) right ffs! |
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Post by se7sm on Feb 1, 2024 17:56:56 GMT
Seems another cheap option and not sure what the attraction is Senior career*
Years
Team
Apps
(Gls)
2018–2022
Southampton
2
(0)
2020
→ Shrewsbury Town (loan)
5
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2021–2022
→ Crewe Alexandra (loan)
15
(0)
2022
→ Ross County (loan)
8
(1)
2022–
Harrogate Town
50
(0)
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Post by scabbyhorse on Feb 1, 2024 17:58:41 GMT
Born in London cost around 300,000 .. but the interesting fact is he was at Southampton same time as Nathan Jones No he wasn't. Southampton sold him three months before Nathan Jones joined them. Can you not even get basic quantifiable facts (checkable in seconds online) right ffs!  For at minute then I thought Bexley had given us a scoop, then with a brief scroll down you burst the bubble. |
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Post by jwoodsboy on Feb 1, 2024 17:59:44 GMT
Seems another cheap option and not sure what the attraction is Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2018–2022 Southampton 2 (0) 2020 → Shrewsbury Town (loan) 5 (0) 2021–2022 → Crewe Alexandra (loan) 15 (0) 2022 → Ross County (loan) 8 (1) 2022– Harrogate Town 50 (0) I’m guessing he will fall into the middle 8 category lol |
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Post by seriouslyred on Feb 1, 2024 18:01:01 GMT
We got too many loans already?. Without a manager I think we're unlikely to get any permanents - why commit if you don't know the incoming manager will like you and vice versa? As I said yesterday I'm just expecting two loans in today, a RWB and a number 10. At this stage, bringing in a capable manager outweighs any potential new signings. The current players should be sufficient to maintain our position, provided we have a manager who can instil confidence and organization. If we continue with the 352 formation, a new manager must realise that playing Coventry, Dobson, and Bakinson together is an absolute no-no. Agree with both of the above. Why would anybody expect new keepers, centre backs or central midfielders given what we have already? Our new head coach needs to hit the ground running and make choices whenever he arrives at the training ground. The exam question comes in three parts: - Establish a system - Find our first win since late November ASAP - Establish who we need to keep for next season and who needs replacing I was disappointed that Chem Campbell didn't work out but there's no point going over that, nor Fraser. The point is that we need to play May as either a false 9 or a 10. And that means we need alternative options at 9 and 10. Aneke might become our super sub again and Ladapo plus Kanu might keep improving. But fans, investors and SMT may well be looking for more than a "might" at this stage given that our xG for has fallen off a cliff. Five hours to go so let's see where we are at 11pm in terms of the squad and management. |
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Post by manikin on Feb 1, 2024 18:01:16 GMT
Need more experience than Ramsey, back up at best at the moment.
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Post by reamsofverse on Feb 1, 2024 18:06:25 GMT
I agree. Hopefully we have enough to stay up and then let's have a proper rebuild over the summer. Bolton were in a worse mess than us not that long ago. It took them a season to get rid of the dead wood and rebuild. In the 12 months since they have turned the club on it's head. That is what we need to be looking to replicate. Reams - The point I would also make here is that since the absence of activity will be disappointing to supporters , this is where the club really needs a leader to come out and articulate the strategy. There is a vacuum because Charlie M obviously doesn't want to be the one and neither do any of the investors. Rodwell is unimpressive and Scott’s performance as a player picker so far has been awful. It’s a problem because now they absolutely need to be galvanising the supporters to get behind the team. Maybe they are going to rely on the new manager to do that but it really needs an investor overview I agree alburyaddick, 100%. |
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Post by hertsaddick on Feb 1, 2024 18:08:09 GMT
Before people start slagging him off, has anybody actually seen Ramsey play?
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Post by yorkshireaddick on Feb 1, 2024 18:08:49 GMT
Need more experience than Ramsey, back up at best at the moment. He's not backup to Watson. He's a good player. |
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Post by 1978sussex on Feb 1, 2024 18:10:23 GMT
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Post by Tom1982 on Feb 1, 2024 18:11:23 GMT
Used to work with a mate of Ramsey! I said a few times he should get himself down to CAFC. Where do I claim my agent fee!!?? For what it’s worth, he was on loan at Crewe at the time and said he’d love to play for Charlton.
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Post by reamsofverse on Feb 1, 2024 18:12:44 GMT
My God I'm reading some nonesense on other forums and other CAFC platforms at the moment.
Things like if we had rich owners why are we paying the likes of Harrogate a couple of hundred grand for one of their players? We should be aiming higher, it's all Charlie's fault!!
These are the same people chucking their toys when we didn't sign Luke Armstrong.....from Harrogate!!!
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