I completely agree. But the question was: are untried Prem youngsters as likely to be able to hit the ground running and are they as likely to be a success as established players? That's is *not* to say that we shouldn't take a punt on a couple of young loanees (or indeed that we shouldn't promote one or two of our own youth into the first team 22 if they are promising enough) - I think we definitely *should*.
People aren’t necessarily moaning, just some are saying he’s not a ‘wow’ signing, but hopefully a good addition to the squad as a relatively unknown at this level.Honestly… Good effort but save your breath. There is quite literally no point trying to generate any excitement it seems. Some of the reaction I’ve seen to this rumour makes me cringe.
6 weeks of non-stop whinging and saying ‘anybody will do’… A rumour pops up linking us with one of the best young talents in the country and we’re moping about because he’s only played a handful of games in the premier league and champions league. So Jurgen Klopp trusts him at the San Siro but some here won’t trust him at the Jonny-Rocks?! I know it’s only one player but they don’t arrive in 4s and 5s - you get one at a time. I honestly despair.
But sure… we’re short on players so send me Steven Sessegnon for a detour on his way down the pyramid instead if it changes the mood around here.
There would be a meltdown or you could say disappointment, but that would be based on our poor window to date and if true another one choosing not to sign for us for whatever reason, but I certainly wouldn’t lose sleep over it.
They are capped (rumoured to be 8k per week) and had to provide a business plan. As long as these deals meet those criteria, there is nothing up.
Yes but two months ago they were in administration, now they're not, and have a reasonable financial backer.
I thought we had big financial backers too?
You could make arguments either way. I wouldn’t say this is an exact science. For every experienced pro there is also a Jude Bellingham or a Phil Foden (extreme examples). In the case of younger players it is all about their character - how brave are they? How mature? How do they react to mistakes? A player with no ‘damage’ or inhibitions is arguably just as likely slot in at this level. Its a good standard of football for that. The higher up you go, the harder that is. It’s hard to believe Jude Bellingham came out of Birmingham City but he has that no-fear approach to the game and does it with a maturity that is extremely rare. At 18 he’s outperforming players with 5/600 more games under their belts. He’s special but just using him to make that point.
Yes but that doesn't mean they're going to throw their own cash at it does it.
Exactly, so either way, they're not going to be doing anything untoward (based on what the EFL has set out).
Gavin Bazunu, the keeper Pompey had on loan from Man City last season, has moved to Southampton for £12M plus another potential £3M in add-ons. This despite never appearing for Man City in a single game. The money at that level is mental.
Yep, that's why they are financing a stadium project that will cost in excess of £100m
No I know, I’m not suggesting there’s anything underhand or illicit about it. We of all clubs can’t complain about owners bringing out the chequebook to fund the business. Something about it does just stick in the craw a bit.
We could have Bill Gates and Elon Musk on the board, but we can still only spend a percentage of our turnover.
That makes a complete mockery of just about everything.Hourihane confirmed by Derby
Hourihane Next Through The Door As Rams Land International Midfielder
Republic of Ireland international Conor Hourihane has become the latest player to join Derby County.www.dcfc.co.uk
On Twitter and On the Buses, one for our older members there
Including his own ambition as a footballer.
How? Derby need to sign players, and this is a free transfer. They have a new owner and are now out of administration, and are still working within the confines of a transfer embargo. A player who played 29 times in the Championship side last season signing for a side recently-relegated from that division isn't all that surprising.
