Transfer Window January 2024 Post Transfer Window Thread

[OxfordNondie]

The Luton guy that came on here had a very good point, they were recruiting for the next league up. Championship players when they were in League One. You are not gonna get three Championship players in to replace Brans wage. Getting rid of the four out of contract, especially Murphy and Henry will give us plenty of money available for players, without selling your best player.

That's easy to say and do when you have just sold your full back to Leicester for £15+ million
Sorry cannot remember his name but bloody good player

 

[Carpy]

Could everyone wear a badge with their screen name on, so we can see if any of the tough guys here have squeaky voices etc?

Who are regarded as the forum heavies then? I’m intrigued

 

[Sheik Djibouti]

Who are regarded as the forum heavies then? I’m intrigued

Bit personal isn't it?

I'm sure there's plenty on here that could do with shifting a bit of timber . . .

 

[SteMerritt]

Who are regarded as the forum heavies then? I’m intrigued

@Colin B definitely, someone who I'd want on my side in a rumble. @Manorlounger for sure, directing the attack from the back sat under a sunshade consuming a brew and biscuits. @Sarge on the sidelines with a big sound system acting as the cavalry drummer with top 70s tunes. @RyanioBirdio for the glamour brought, @MJB the willing foot soldier. Of course, transport to the rumble driven by @Scotchegg.

 

[DavidB]

Kip for me. Especially when I need cheering up

 

[TailsWeWin]

Oh I’m sure the timing of the fans forum is all based around the potential for some positive news on the stadium planning. Williams and Ferguson wouldn’t be fronting up otherwise.

However there is still a long way to go with the planning process, there might still be delays, adjustments, and reviews. This could well eat into a decent chunk of time.

What if we come to say July/August/September or beyond and it’s looking like the planning process is for whatever reason getting delayed, and bogged down.

What then is the plan regarding the offering of long term contracts and competing with other clubs?

The fans’ forum will be highjacked by you-know-who with their news about the stadium. Time will run out before some of the big issues are raised (why the lack of communication and why are the fanbase treated like idiots?) Williams and Ferguson will filibuster and talk over and around any pertinent questions. They won’t answer anything awkward.

 

[Foley]

The fans’ forum will be highjacked by you-know-who with their news about the stadium. Time will run out before some of the big issues are raised (why the lack of communication and why are the fanbase treated like idiots?) Williams and Ferguson will filibuster and talk over and around any pertinent questions. They won’t answer anything awkward.

The news about the Stadium is massive. The most important issue for the clubs future.
Hopefully the communication issue will be addressed ( I would be surprised if Benson and Williams don't backtrack a little- they need to).

 

[TailsWeWin]

The news about the Stadium is massive. The most important issue for the clubs future.
Hopefully the communication issue will be addressed ( I would be surprised if Benson and Williams don't backtrack a little- they need to).

It is. But the whole evening should not be devoted to it. They will want it to be.

 

[werthersoriginal]

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The fans’ forum will be highjacked by you-know-who with their news about the stadium. Time will run out before some of the big issues are raised (why the lack of communication and why are the fanbase treated like idiots?) Williams and Ferguson will filibuster and talk over and around any pertinent questions. They won’t answer anything awkward.

To me, saying things like 'why are the fanbase treated like idiots?' is unhelpful - it's too vague and subjective, and can just be denied. You need to ask very specific short questions.

 

[TailsWeWin]

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To me, saying things like 'why are the fanbase treated like idiots?' is unhelpful - it's too vague and subjective, and can just be denied. You need to ask very specific short questions.

I agree. That is the issue; not the actual question.

 

[Manorlounger]

@Colin B definitely, someone who I'd want on my side in a rumble. @Manorlounger for sure, directing the attack from the back sat under a sunshade consuming a brew and biscuits. @Sarge on the sidelines with a big sound system acting as the cavalry drummer with top 70s tunes. @RyanioBirdio for the glamour brought, @MJB the willing foot soldier. Of course, transport to the rumble driven by @Scotchegg.

Given due consideration, it occurred to me that @bazzer9461 should be included. He could provide a transcript of events for everyone!

 

[SteMerritt]

Given due consideration, it occurred to me that @bazzer9461 should be included. He could provide a transcript of events for everyone!

Yes, you always need someone to document goings on. Good shout.

 

[Wallop]

If they've got anything about then, our top brass will provide a short presentation at the start of the meeting where they focus on the positive aspects of the club but also show some contrition as to what they have got wrong in the past 12 months. I remember attending a fans forum when things were not going well and Ian Lenaghan did exactly this, controlled the narrative and diffused what could have been an awkward 90 minutes. I seem to recall him saying something along the lines of 'I'm a Rugby League rather than football man and I have made some mistakes which I've learnt from'.

 

[Big Ron]

Given due consideration, it occurred to me that @bazzer9461 should be included. He could provide a transcript of events for everyone!

You also need Essex Yellow on the PR front, on the basis that if you lose the conflict he can shamelessly spin it as a victory. Job done.

 

[Marked Ox]

If they've got anything about then, our top brass will provide a short presentation at the start of the meeting where they focus on the positive aspects of the club but also show some contrition as to what they have got wrong in the past 12 months. I remember attending a fans forum when things were not going well and Ian Lenaghan did exactly this, controlled the narrative and diffused what could have been an awkward 90 minutes. I seem to recall him saying something along the lines of 'I'm a Rugby League rather than football man and I have made some mistakes which I've learnt from'.

As long as it isn't full of pure management speak BS like that Swindon effort where they included a segment on how they used MS Paint to add some guff onto their badge and placed these around their training ground.

 

[PQ]

Coventry City should explore Oxford United deal again for potential Callum O'Hare 2.0: View

Callum O'Hare could be on his way out in the summer, so Coventry should look at Oxford United for a replacement.

footballleagueworld.co.uk

 

[Osleroad]

Coventry City should explore Oxford United deal again for potential Callum O'Hare 2.0: View

Callum O'Hare could be on his way out in the summer, so Coventry should look at Oxford United for a replacement.

footballleagueworld.co.uk

Spurious use of commas and he should proof read his own articles to ensure they make sense!

 

[bazzer9461]

Spurious use of commas and he should proof read his own articles to ensure they make sense!

I hope they’ve got plenty of money

 

[Left Wing Cross]

A quick piece on the effectiveness of the January transfer window

 

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Dean Campbell on radar of Championship hopefuls after catching eye at Barrow

The Scot has been a top performer for the League Two outfit this season

www.footballscotland.co.uk

 

[Marked Ox]

Dean Campbell on radar of Championship hopefuls after catching eye at Barrow

The Scot has been a top performer for the League Two outfit this season

www.footballscotland.co.uk

Comments from a Barrow fan on another forum:

"I’m in love with Dean Campbell.

(Not really, tis just his song)

Good player, good lad, good luck to him if he does move on. Be a good fee, too.

Good."

 

[MiddleBartonYellow]

A really good window on paper but in reality only Dale and Edwards have made a lasting contribution, this has to be better going forward.

 

[Mystery Yellow]

A really good window on paper but in reality only Dale and Edwards have made a lasting contribution, this has to be better going forward.

Grant Ferguson was very happy with how our January window went when praising it at the Fans Forum 3 weeks back just shows how far behind we are as a club by having the right people fit for purpose in there jobs.

Burey: linked all last summer but chose not to come went to Belgium instead & signed out of nowhere in January as we were desperate for wingers at the time despite the warnings of having a attitude problem which seems now to been the case

Goodwin: a player we were told was injury prone from Cheltenham fans has proven to be the same for us every game I’ve witnessed he’s been slow of the pace & always looked like he was carrying a injury still

Matete our Defensive Midfielder saviour on January 31st who hadn’t played since May 23 & never got to see his real potential as he was so far behind match fitness he ended up playing with another knee injury again

Cummings: despite being player of the season at MK has shown next to nothing for us in fact been one of the biggest disappointments in this January window he’s looked real poor for the majority of games

Dale: feels like he wanted to find a club where the fans could appreciate him so far his performances have shown partly that no way the finished article as other previous clubs fans have said his final ball needs to improve & yesterday was a classic example of that.

 

[Nadi-]

Grant Ferguson was very happy with how our January window went when praising it at the Fans Forum 3 weeks back just shows how far behind we are as a club by having the right people fit for purpose in there jobs.

Burey: linked all last summer but chose not to come went to Belgium instead & signed out of nowhere in January as we were desperate for wingers at the time despite the warnings of having a attitude problem which seems now to been the case

Goodwin: a player we were told was injury prone from Cheltenham fans has proven to be the same for us every game I’ve witnessed he’s been slow of the pace & always looked like he was carrying a injury still

Matete our Defensive Midfielder saviour on January 31st who hadn’t played since May 23 & never got to see his real potential as he was so far behind match fitness he ended up playing with another knee injury again

Cummings: despite being player of the season at MK has shown next to nothing for us in fact been one of the biggest disappointments in this January window he’s looked real poor for the majority of games

Dale: feels like he wanted to find a club where the fans could appreciate him so far his performances have shown partly that no way the finished article as other previous clubs fans have said his final ball needs to improve & yesterday was a classic example of that.

Burey was loaned from a Danish league club.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

A really good window on paper but in reality only Dale and Edwards have made a lasting contribution, this has to be better going forward.

Edwards only made five appearances for us, and hasn't played for weeks. I'm not sure you can include him in the 'made a contribution' column really.

 

[bigdel]

Can someone please explain to me we are creating chances but not scoring. We have spent 400k on a striker who is made of glass , we have to say our recruitment is very hit and miss .
We might still make the playoffs but l am not sure. The sad thing is l think this year was there for the taking.

 

[MiddleBartonYellow]

Edwards only made five appearances for us, and hasn't played for weeks. I'm not sure you can include him in the 'made a contribution' column really.

I meant Bennett, my mistake.

 

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Exclusive: Wrexham battling clubs in England and Scotland for 21-goal attacking sensation

Wrexham, Bolton, Charlton, Oxford and Hibernian are eyeing moves for Northern Ireland hot-shot Benji Magee, TEAMtalk can reveal.

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