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I really don't think it's worth anyone getting uptight about. I know fans are curious but DM seems to be after the same reinforcements that we've speculated about so there's nothing else we can do other than be patient.I'm sure DM will be prepared to wait as long as he get's his primary target(s). Given we didn't succeed in the summer in acquiring that major part of the jigsaw, I'm sure that will make him more determined to succeed in this window.And how do you come to that conclusion Alan that pressure in on GB?
Quote from: DonnyBazR0ver on January 09, 2020, 02:38:08 pmI really don't think it's worth anyone getting uptight about. I know fans are curious but DM seems to be after the same reinforcements that we've speculated about so there's nothing else we can do other than be patient.I'm sure DM will be prepared to wait as long as he get's his primary target(s). Given we didn't succeed in the summer in acquiring that major part of the jigsaw, I'm sure that will make him more determined to succeed in this window.And how do you come to that conclusion Alan that pressure in on GB?Isn't it GB's job to get transfers over the line?
Quote from: scawsby steve on January 09, 2020, 02:42:01 pmQuote from: DonnyBazR0ver on January 09, 2020, 02:38:08 pmI really don't think it's worth anyone getting uptight about. I know fans are curious but DM seems to be after the same reinforcements that we've speculated about so there's nothing else we can do other than be patient.I'm sure DM will be prepared to wait as long as he get's his primary target(s). Given we didn't succeed in the summer in acquiring that major part of the jigsaw, I'm sure that will make him more determined to succeed in this window.And how do you come to that conclusion Alan that pressure in on GB?Isn't it GB's job to get transfers over the line?It'll be him and David Blunt.
No matter what our respective wants and opinions are, the fact remains that we’re in a good position in the table and we do have a genuine opportunity to challenge for promotion this season. But that will not be possible without reinforcements. Not because the current first eleven aren’t good enough, but because you cannot possibly play the second half of the season on the assumption that we won’t suffer any injuries, suspensions or loss of form. If we strengthen then we increase our chances of achieving something this season. If we don’t then we make it very difficult if not impossible. There are 3 weeks left of the window so there’s no immediate panic. But, given that we had 4 months to prepare for this window, I think people can be forgiven for thinking we might have hit the ground running. Clearly that hasn’t been the case and we’re still working to secure targets.
Personally I would rather wait until the summer and sign the players DM wants, rather than sign someone now just to make up the numbers. It’s quality not quantity we need in the summer.We have plenty of young players knocking on the door in Jones, Amos, Blaney, Greaves, Gomes, Watters etc. Plus the option of another few loanees to replace existing ones assuming we don’t keep any of the existing ones.We need to sign Deing if possible or another quality keeper if he is not made available by QPR. Another 2/3 permanent signings in the summer required.No drastic transfer activity is required. Couple of loanees now will do nicely thankyou. I really don’t understand what all the fuss is about. We are 2 points outside the play offs with 1/2 games in hand. That has been achieved with disruptions to our season and injuries to key players. That is the reality of the situation. From where i am sat it’s a very cpositive situation.
Quote from: Jonathan on January 09, 2020, 02:48:10 pmNo matter what our respective wants and opinions are, the fact remains that we’re in a good position in the table and we do have a genuine opportunity to challenge for promotion this season. But that will not be possible without reinforcements. Not because the current first eleven aren’t good enough, but because you cannot possibly play the second half of the season on the assumption that we won’t suffer any injuries, suspensions or loss of form. If we strengthen then we increase our chances of achieving something this season. If we don’t then we make it very difficult if not impossible. There are 3 weeks left of the window so there’s no immediate panic. But, given that we had 4 months to prepare for this window, I think people can be forgiven for thinking we might have hit the ground running. Clearly that hasn’t been the case and we’re still working to secure targets. Broadly agree Jonathan but are you seriously suggesting they haven:t done any groundwork prior to the window?
Quote from: Campsall rover on January 09, 2020, 01:41:18 pmPersonally I would rather wait until the summer and sign the players DM wants, rather than sign someone now just to make up the numbers. It’s quality not quantity we need in the summer.We have plenty of young players knocking on the door in Jones, Amos, Blaney, Greaves, Gomes, Watters etc. Plus the option of another few loanees to replace existing ones assuming we don’t keep any of the existing ones.We need to sign Deing if possible or another quality keeper if he is not made available by QPR. Another 2/3 permanent signings in the summer required.No drastic transfer activity is required. Couple of loanees now will do nicely thankyou. I really don’t understand what all the fuss is about. We are 2 points outside the play offs with 1/2 games in hand. That has been achieved with disruptions to our season and injuries to key players. That is the reality of the situation. From where i am sat it’s a very cpositive situation. Why should the summer be any different than last as these loans are returned to sender , so more will follow and the odd signing bolster the contracted players untill we reap the results of penny pinching and making do . We can not afford to go up with all that entails or get relegated to L2 . So L1 is our home until we trip over the next bunch of kids like Rankin Brevitt or Snodin’s . It’s fun waiting tho ‘ !
Quote from: Campsall rover on January 09, 2020, 12:48:25 pmWhy is it only half a dozen of us or so can see the big picture. CBcb got it spot on with his last post. Oh if it is more than half a dozen or so, my apologies. No names so i can’t get myself into trouble hopefully. There we go again.. your visionary bigger picture...
Why is it only half a dozen of us or so can see the big picture. CBcb got it spot on with his last post. Oh if it is more than half a dozen or so, my apologies. No names so i can’t get myself into trouble hopefully.
Any signings now this late in the week would only go to muddy the waters for picking the team for the weekend if we have no injuries, surely like on Tuesday the same team will start the game if at all possible. So where would a new signing fit, on the bench most probably, because unless he has trained with us already tomorrow will be a travelling day for the team, so very little time to assimilate anyone and they would have to play completely off the cuff.
In the summer the news on here was that the club were making a stance on the amount of money paid to agents for doing a deal. The word was that we are willing to pay a player more money, but he has to deal with his agent. I myself agree with this stance, and it may be the reason we are not able to go out and sign players as easily as other clubs willing to give untold riches to middle men. I have no evidence whether any of this is at all true, just what I read either on here or elsewhere, but if it is true I fully support the club in their stance, and wish that other clubs would do the same thing, and stop money leaving the game in this manner. I have no doubt there will be good and bad agents, some will have their players best interest at heart, others will be all for themselves, but it is time the football authorities cleaned the business up.
Personally I would rather wait until the summer and sign the players DM wants, rather than sign someone now just to make up the numbers. It’s quality not quantity we need in the summer.We have plenty of young players knocking on the door in Jones, Amos, Blaney, Greaves, Gomes, Watters etc. Plus the option of another few loanees to replace existing ones assuming we don’t keep any of the existing ones.We need to sign Deing if possible or another quality keeper if he is not made available by QPR. Another 2/3 permanent signings in the summer required.No drastic transfer activity is required. Couple of loanees now will do nicely thankyou. I really don’t understand what all the fuss is about. We are 2 points outside the play offs with 1/2 games in hand. That has been achieved with disruptions to our season and injuries to key players. That is the reality of the situation. From where i am sat it’s a very positive situation.
Quote from: selby on January 09, 2020, 03:41:22 pm In the summer the news on here was that the club were making a stance on the amount of money paid to agents for doing a deal. The word was that we are willing to pay a player more money, but he has to deal with his agent. I myself agree with this stance, and it may be the reason we are not able to go out and sign players as easily as other clubs willing to give untold riches to middle men. I have no evidence whether any of this is at all true, just what I read either on here or elsewhere, but if it is true I fully support the club in their stance, and wish that other clubs would do the same thing, and stop money leaving the game in this manner. I have no doubt there will be good and bad agents, some will have their players best interest at heart, others will be all for themselves, but it is time the football authorities cleaned the business up.That's been the case for a while Selby, that we restrict the amount of money we are prepared to pay agents.The sums I've seen mentioned for various deals in our league can be frightening.