Transfer News Transfer Window Summer 21

[Scotchegg]

That only leaves Jacob Bedeau and Tom James as the OM confirmed rumours then.

Both decent prospects and wouldn't be disappointed to see either/both arrive.

 

[Jackinthebox]

Surprised the OM haven't included Nicky Cadden in their rumour section.

 

[Jackinthebox]

Both decent prospects and wouldn't be disappointed to see either/both arrive.

Not sure Bedeau is a good fit for us, released by a L2 club!

 

[Scotchegg]

Not sure Bedeau is a good fit for us, released by a L2 club!

I suspect that was more to do with his wages. Signed when Scunthorpe were a League One club looking towards midtable more than relegation. Dropping to league 2 and covid would have stretched their finances and an improved deal wasn't likely.

 

[Foley]

Not sure Bedeau is a good fit for us, released by a L2 club!

I believe they couldn't afford to offer him one.

 

[Jackinthebox]

Just for comparison Sunderland put in a bid of 2M for Wolves CB Dion Sanderson and our wealthy owners are looking at a League 2 reject.....

 

[werthersoriginal]

Just for comparison Sunderland put in a bid of 2M for Wolves CB Dion Sanderson and our wealthy owners are looking at a League 2 reject.....

Erm Sunderland have four times as many fans as us and own their ground ... the owners aren’t going to treat us to million pound players just to be nice.

 

[Didcotox]

Just for comparison Sunderland put in a bid of 2M for Wolves CB Dion Sanderson and our wealthy owners are looking at a League 2 reject.....

And Sunderland have spent so well of late.....I forgot that 4 million on Will Grigg saw them romp to the title!
I’d rather our transfer strategy thank you very much.

 

[werthersoriginal]

And Sunderland have spent so well of late.....I forgot that 4 million on Will Grigg saw them romp to the title!
I’d rather our transfer strategy thank you very much.

It’s possible that financial fair play rules would prevent us signing a player for two million anyway - not sure what’s happening with them. Our recruitment is generally pretty good though last summer saw a couple of duds, I’m fairly confident we can spot good players. We need to get better at sealing deals and knowing when to stop chasing someone unattainable

 

[Jackinthebox]

It’s possible that financial fair play rules would prevent us signing a player for two million anyway - not sure what’s happening with them. Our recruitment is generally pretty good though last summer saw a couple of duds, I’m fairly confident we can spot good players. We need to get better at sealing deals and knowing when to stop chasing someone unattainable

All true, but our ambition is to make the Championship and Sunderland are one of many big clubs that stand in the way of that happening.

 

[holdsteady]

If Bedeau is getting slagged off before most of us have even heard of him, let alone signed for us he will probably go onto to be an all time great.

 

[Foley]

All true, but our ambition is to make the Championship and Sunderland are one of many big clubs that stand in the way of that happening.

Sunderland are by far the biggest of those clubs. They have probably had a budget of 3 to 4 times most of the clubs in the Division for the last 3 years when they have failed

 

[Swaby39]

Just for comparison Sunderland put in a bid of 2M for Wolves CB Dion Sanderson and our wealthy owners are looking at a League 2 reject.....

3 Championship clubs went after him in January (if you believe local paper talk) and he played 38 games for them this season. Unlikely to be rejected after that kind of contribution at his age. More likely a club suffering financially from the pandemic and they can’t get a competitive offer in front of him. They won’t be the only ones.

 

[uptheus]

Both decent prospects and wouldn't be disappointed to see either/both arrive.

Do you even know what these players are like?

 

[Leysboy]

Tony Bedeau was good for Torquay.

 

[Jackinthebox]

Bedeau's the man then.

Good Age
Left Footed
Taller than Jake Wright
Cover for Rob
Puts his body on the line
Cheap

 

[Oxford1996]

Jonny Williams a free agent. Surely they’ll be a huge interest from us & Birmingham due to KR & Bowyer

 

[Scotchegg]

Do you even know what these players are like?

No never heard of them!!!

I'm not going to pretend that I've avidly followed their careers, but Jordan Bedeau was highly regarded when he came through at Bury before getting lost a little at Villa. He played 30+ games at Scunthorpe this season and was seen as a defender with real heart and desire. A couple of Championship clubs are also interested in him, so clearly we would not be alone in spotting potential.

Tom James had a couple of good years at Yeovil but has slipped off the ardar the last couple of years. Still only 25, he would offer a solid back up to Sam Long at right back without costing the earth.

On paper, both would add strength to our squad and Bedeau in particular fits our development model perfectly. I won't be heart broken if neither sign, but I can certainly see why they have been linked to us.

 

[zstep123]

Just for comparison Sunderland put in a bid of 2M for Wolves CB Dion Sanderson and our wealthy owners are looking at a League 2 reject.....

I dub thee “Son of Kip”

 

[TailsWeWin]

I dub thee “Son of Kip”

For pointing out a factual statement?