Transfer News Summer 2024 Post-Transfer Window Thread

[Oxford84]

Nelson out Loanee CB in
Edwards out New Winger in
Thorniley out Currie or Bennett in
Ebiowei out? Loanee Winger in?

Can't see another 3 or 4 moving on in addition to these.

Leigh, especially if Bennett and Currie return, Goodwin and Dale?

 

[SSO]

Leigh, especially if Bennett and Currie return, Goodwin and Dale?

Yep Dale could go. I don't rate him at all this level. But wouldn't let Leigh go. A defender who scores goals in a team not scoring many. It would seem silly to move him on.
Goodwin has not done much right or wrong to suggest he should be on the move. Ebiowei not up to this level either and Edwards just one injury too many now.

All in all it leaves 3 or 4 possibilities for squad additions January.

 

[Shosho]

I see it’s finally being picked up on that Vaulks preference is to play in a holding 2 rather then by himself in that role. Also getting a mention on the Dub.m this week. I think we could still do with a proper midfield destroyer, allowing the two other midfielders to push forward. Ideal window for me would be CB, CDM, CF and a reliable pacy winger. A lot to ask in one ludicrous January window.

Could look at Sheffield Wednesday line ups and gather that (re: Vaulks). He is obviously at his best when he can focus on breaking up play before keeping it simple and allowing someone else to have the responsibility of playing.

The decision we have to make is:
- are we happy for Brannagan to play alongside Vaulks? Does that get the best out of him? Wasn’t the Vaulks addition meant to push Brannagan further forward?

- could McEachran be the ball player alongside if we do wish to play a double pivot? Does he have the legs?

- if wingers return, will we still look to play a double pivot? Will Vaulks return to being the lone #6?

Intriguing to see what happens

 

[Upthecowboys]

Think Negru will return from Salford. Been one of the standout centre backs in L2 this season.

That’s an interesting shout..

I really think he has something about him, so hope we haven’t seen the last of him. But is he really ready for Championship football? From a squad total numbers and quality perspective the only way I think he comes back is if we replace Nelson with a like for like up and coming youngster (Ronnie Edwards seems to be getting mentions) and Thorniley moves on.

Interesting option though..

 

[Scotchegg]

It's more likely that Negru will be recalled and then sent out to a league one side. He's not yet ready for Championship football week in, week out, and there's no value in him sitting on our bench. I wouldn't write him off yet, but he needs to be playing at the moment and I'm not convinced he'll do that enough here this season.

 

[Jaboysmith]

It's more likely that Negru will be recalled and then sent out to a league one side. He's not yet ready for Championship football week in, week out, and there's no value in him sitting on our bench. I wouldn't write him off yet, but he needs to be playing at the moment and I'm not convinced he'll do that enough here this season.

Would we do that to Karl?

 

[Scotchegg]

Would we do that to Karl?

We should do it to any manager.

 

[Jaboysmith]

We should do it to any manager.

Karl has a better record than most at developing centre halves

 

[Bornyellow]

Could look at Sheffield Wednesday line ups and gather that (re: Vaulks). He is obviously at his best when he can focus on breaking up play before keeping it simple and allowing someone else to have the responsibility of playing.

The decision we have to make is:
- are we happy for Brannagan to play alongside Vaulks? Does that get the best out of him? Wasn’t the Vaulks addition meant to push Brannagan further forward?

- could McEachran be the ball player alongside if we do wish to play a double pivot? Does he have the legs?

- if wingers return, will we still look to play a double pivot? Will Vaulks return to being the lone #6?

Intriguing to see what happens

I’d love to know the thinking behind the signing of Vaulks, I think he’s a decent player and his experiance will be vital. However I feel like we were always going to start the season in the “reverse mullet” leaving him playing a role he’s not use to playing. I suppose El Miz was signed having played a deeper role for Leyton Orient, only for the decision to be made that he maybe better in a more advanced role. Like you say will be very interesting to see what we choose to do.

 

[Marked Ox]

Would we do that to Karl?

It would be revenge for recalling Gorgeous George.

 

[Swaby39]

A handy way of avoiding the question. Do you want to replace the manager? It’s all about opinions- why are you reluctant to say what yours is?

Because it felt like you were putting words in my mouth - when have I ever ducked an opinion?

I’m undecided. Part of me isn’t sure what a few more games is going to tell us. Part of me feels the club would benefit from a different profile of manager at this point in its journey and for the next few seasons. The rest of me really doesn’t want the story to end with a sacking, I’m desperate to see him do well. I want him to rediscover that aura he had in the summer and get control of matches again. Just feels like the spark has faded and the attention to detail isn’t there like it was.

 

[Scotchegg]

when have I ever ducked an opinion?

I’m undecided.

Beautiful!

 

[Oxford84]

I’d love to know the thinking behind the signing of Vaulks, I think he’s a decent player and his experiance will be vital. However I feel like we were always going to start the season in the “reverse mullet” leaving him playing a role he’s not use to playing. I suppose El Miz was signed having played a deeper role for Leyton Orient, only for the decision to be made that he maybe better in a more advanced role. Like you say will be very interesting to see what we choose to do.

I prefer Brannagan in the 6 role as he was during the promotion season.

 

[Swaby39]

Beautiful!

Yawn, again.

I have a foot in both camps where Des is concerned but right now I think we need something more than he’s got. Tonight’s selection and performance is perhaps more important than the result, but Saturday would be where I’d expect the start of a resurgence and points on the board, despite that also being no picnic. He needs points this week.

 

[TailsWeWin]

Hoping we will buy/loan a 20-goal-a-season striker in January is Pie in the Sky. Absolutely no chance. We need the over-expensive Goodwin to get onto the pitch and justify his fee.

 

[holdsteady]

Hoping we will buy/loan a 20-goal-a-season striker in January is Pie in the Sky. Absolutely no chance. We need the over-expensive Goodwin to get onto the pitch and justify his fee.

I doubt we are, barring a miracle, ever getting a twenty goal striker at this level, certainly not an oven ready one.

Goodwins fee is a pittance at this level, although we didn't buy him at this level its where we are now. No player moving to us for £400K is coming with much of a pedigree, transfer fees have moved past that.

We obviously haven't got any value for what we have spent on him though, but I find it hard to blame the lad, injuries and then he just hasn't been given a chance since getting back fit, with one up front if the manager considers you third choice and the other two up front are fit then you are not going to play much, we rarely go two up top even when chasing a game and you are not going to sub a striker who only came on in the 60th minute, almost a waste of time him being on the bench apart from the fact you are allowed so many sitting on it now.

 

[Swaby39]

Hoping we will buy/loan a 20-goal-a-season striker in January is Pie in the Sky. Absolutely no chance. We need the over-expensive Goodwin to get onto the pitch and justify his fee.

I think we may have one anyway, Scarlett could be on 8-10 by January at this rate and he’s yet to start in a version of us that’s on the front foot. But if Goodwin isn’t going to get a sniff then we’d be daft not to do something about that.

 

[holdsteady]

I think we may have one anyway, Scarlett could be on 8-10 by January at this rate and he’s yet to start in a version of us that’s on the front foot. But if Goodwin isn’t going to get a sniff then we’d be daft not to do something about that.

If say Scarlett starts tonight, we are a couple of goals down and not looking like getting back into it on the hour mark and Harris comes on then you would wonder why we wouldn't loan Goodwin out in January, if in that scenario you can't get a run out over an out of form Harris who has played a lot of minutes already then short of injuries you are never playing.

I will say that if we did somehow sign an Al Hamadi type (can't see it being him or anyone at that level but still) I have a feeling Spurs might recall Scarlett if they get a hint he won't be starting much, so its a complicated situation.

 

[LeftSideBoy]

Part of me feels the club would benefit from a different profile of manager at this point in its journey and for the next few seasons.

Blimey...

 

[Eric Blair]

I see it’s finally being picked up on that Vaulks preference is to play in a holding 2 rather then by himself in that role. Also getting a mention on the Dub.m this week. I think we could still do with a proper midfield destroyer, allowing the two other midfielders to push forward. Ideal window for me would be CB, CDM, CF and a reliable pacy winger. A lot to ask in one ludicrous January window.

Agree with all of that including - sadly - that it is a lot to ask for in January

 

[Swaby39]

If say Scarlett starts tonight, we are a couple of goals down and not looking like getting back into it on the hour mark and Harris comes on then you would wonder why we wouldn't loan Goodwin out in January, if in that scenario you can't get a run out over an out of form Harris who has played a lot of minutes already then short of injuries you are never playing.

I will say that if we did somehow sign an Al Hamadi type (can't see it being him or anyone at that level but still) I have a feeling Spurs might recall Scarlett if they get a hint he won't be starting much, so its a complicated situation.

Agree on Goodwin. I can’t quite get my head around what’s going on there and when things aren’t going well it’s common sense to look at what else is in your ranks that you haven’t tried. He’s surely top of that list, but Scarlett is the deserving starter at the moment.

I suspect Spurs sent him here knowing full well that Harris, having scored nearly 20 goals last year, would need dislodging so I don’t see it changing too much in their mind if we send one out and get one in bearing in mind Harris’ form is likely to reduce him to the bench for a while.

I’d keep faith with Scarlett. He’s a natural goal scorer, of that there is no doubt. His goals have been so instinctive and should shine a light on why people are hard on Harris when he misses dolly-ups. I know one striker is the done thing now but maybe the two of them together is not a daft idea.

 

[Brahma]

Hoping we will buy/loan a 20-goal-a-season striker in January is Pie in the Sky. Absolutely no chance. We need the over-expensive Goodwin to get onto the pitch and justify his fee.

Goodwin coming good would be the best 'financial' outcome. I think he has some real quality attributes but needs to get some minutes on the pitch. If he continues to sit on the bench having not convinced the manager to get on, then he needs to go, same with Malcolm E.

I just don't think we expected to be a Championship club when we went in for him.

 

[holdsteady]

Goodwin coming good would be the best 'financial' outcome. I think he has some real quality attributes but needs to get some minutes on the pitch. If he continues to sit on the bench having not convinced the manager to get on, then he needs to go, same with Malcolm E.

I just don't think we expected to be a Championship club when we went in for him.

We are still making use of other players who are not, with the best will in the world, championship quality though so that’s why it’s a puzzling one.
He is a big, strong lad who was at Stoke before Cheltenham signed him and he did enough to justify us paying a fee to sign him even when he was injured, so either our scouts/recruitment team are useless or he has something about him, hard for him to show it if he can’t get on the pitch no matter how out of form Harris is.

 

[tonyw]

Goodwin coming good would be the best 'financial' outcome. I think he has some real quality attributes but needs to get some minutes on the pitch. If he continues to sit on the bench having not convinced the manager to get on, then he needs to go, same with Malcolm E.

Judging from the last couple of games, Des now doesn't even think that Ebiowei is worth a place on the bench. Marselino now ahead of him.

Suspect he'll be heading back on January 1st to free up another squad and loan place.

 

[billyturleyscurlywurly]

Judging from the last couple of games, Des now doesn't even think that Ebiowei is worth a place on the bench. Marselino now ahead of him.

Suspect he'll be heading back on January 1st to free up another squad and loan place.

Correct.

His attitude isn’t of one you want for a relegation battle.

Very much in the Burey mould.

All that promise and he’s gonna end up in L1 next year at best

 

[Jaboysmith]

Seems Ronnie Edwards is attracting interest from some of the very best in the division

 

[Nadi-]

As we miss McQuane it’s Erhanon
Low, Moylan, Mayo and Kenny for me.

 

[greatunclekip]

Seems Ronnie Edwards is attracting interest from some of the very best in the division

He’s absolutely class. Would be perfect.

 

[Shosho]

Can't believe Tyler Morton is sat around in the 21s!

 

[yellowbow]

Could we be interested?

Aston Villa may recall 21-year-old English striker Louie Barry from his loan spell at Stockport in January and send him out on loan to a Championship club, with SheffieldWednesday and Middlesbrough leading the chase. (Star)