we are signing the Argentina world cup squad except for Messy who is going to Dorking
He was last night! Ajde Hrvatska!Is Messy the dodgy knockoff version?
This 'source' is claiming Jordan Graham is set to return. Cannot see it myself, especially with Wolves extending his contract. Surely they will want him to be playing regularly at Championship level?
IF it did happen, even on loan, I think it is quite possibly the best signing we could hope for (within reason..).
Much as having excellent players join us on (hopefully!) season long loans is exciting, I really think the most important signings for the long term future are going to be the perhaps less well known ones that join us permanently.
yep ..... investing in , developing and having faith n belief in our own prospects coming through the ranks IMO is a better option than loanees (especially ones such as those Man city wasters last season for example!)Well I agree - in the short term. As we found with Payne last season a loan player is a flimsy peg upon which to hang your hat. They are generally not as committed to the club as a permanent signing and are liable to be whipped out from under you half way through the season. And there is little continuity from season to season when four or five of your (hopefully) better players leave every time, with no financial reward. You are right of course in that you might be able to sign them up permanently, but that is very much the exception rather than the rule.
So yes, of course - getting in players you might not be able to attract or afford on loans is an excellent way to bolster to the team, but I still say that for stability and continuity, your permanent signings are the ones that are most important and are the ones you have to build the team around.
Sort of agree, but on the other hand, if a loanee turns out to be shite....as often happens..... then he can be fired out at the end of his loan. No cancelling contract and paying compo. Harsh fact of life, I am afraid.yep ..... investing in , developing and having faith n belief in our own prospects coming through the ranks IMO is a better option than loanees (especially ones such as those Man city wasters last season for example!)
The difference with Carruthers is he has played for Robinson before, so unlike Payne who it sounds like wasn't signed with Clotet's blessing, Samir is here because KR wants him. Still lots of risk though.Well I agree - in the short term. As we found with Payne last season a loan player is a flimsy peg upon which to hang your hat. They are generally not as committed to the club as a permanent signing and are liable to be whipped out from under you half way through the season. And there is little continuity from season to season when four or five of your (hopefully) better players leave every time, with no financial reward. You are right of course in that you might be able to sign them up permanently, but that is very much the exception rather than the rule.
So yes, of course - getting in players you might not be able to attract or afford on loans is an excellent way to bolster to the team, but I still say that for stability and continuity, your permanent signings are the ones that are most important and are the ones you have to build the team around.
These kind of permanent players are the model that was originally set up.Much as having excellent players join us on (hopefully!) season long loans is exciting, I really think the most important signings for the long term future are going to be the perhaps less well known ones that join us permanently.
These kind of permanent players are the model that was originally set up.
We need to start getting in the permanent spine of the squad the permanent players that were talked about, those possibly on the list shown to Eastwood.