This is taken from another site but relates to the Supporters Trust having a meeting with the CCFC leadership ahead of the 'Boro game... Phillip Jenkins was asked and was able to confirm that the Club was on target to be compliant with Profit and Sustainability. Reference was made to the last transfer window when the Club were obliged to provide the EFL with projections with certain assumptions taking into account our transfer activity. EFL considerations of these projections were the main reason why our signings were so late in the window. Phillip confirmed that the assumptions included in those projections have proved to be correct. The progress of the Academy was raised. Steve Borley confirmed that the physical facilities are of Category 1 quality. However, moving from our existing Category 2 status would need significant financial investment in terms of staff which, at the moment, is not feasible but the new improved facilities are attracting youngsters from further afield. Work would also be undertaken to improve pitch drainage. It was mentioned that we had recently lost a promising young player to the Manchester City Academy. Steve Borley commented that, in reality, there is little the club can do to prevent this when the inducements offered are so attractive. He said that the regulations in respect of compensation for such moves had not changed for many years and were not favourable to the club losing the player. The one thing the Club can do is ensure that its Academy is such that young players will want to stay. Mehmet Dalman was asked whether he considered the season to be a success. He stated that, given the position we were in last season coupled with a transfer embargo the possibility of finishing in the top 10 was beyond expectations . He thought that, under the circumstances, the last 2 transfer windows were more successful than anticipated. The issue of an overall strategy for the club was raised. Mehmet conceded that a strategy for the club has been lacking in previous years but a path forward is now clearer with the appointment of an experienced manager and that it is important that this progress is continued. It was evident from the conversation that he is in favour of extending the contract of the current manager with whom he has had lengthy discussions specifically on the structure of coaching staff at all levels in the club, what areas of the team who need strengthening as well as resources to underpin this. He confirmed that, contrary to rumours, at the moment, there are no discussions with any party in respect of the sale of the club. He also re-confirmed that Vincent Tan has not changed his position in that he will not sell the club to Sam Hammam or any organisation he may represent Bit more than just 'transfer' news/info I know but much of it does impact our ability to trade and/or keep hold of good young players. I think it's 3 or 4 young players we have lost in the last year or two to Tier 1 teams. On the plus front, if we are within the FFP rules then we may just see a bit of activity under (hopefully) Erol & co soon.....
Wintle has been solid enough (ex-Crewe) Jamilu Collins was lower league from Germany. Guess the jury is still out on Tanner but he's certainly made an impact in one or two games It could be argued that Curtis Nelson did ok for us - at one point he was probably our best performing centre back? Neil Etheridge, Lee Peltier also have to be on the list. I'm sure there are plenty of others but the bad ones definitely stick in the mind far more!!
This is the root cause of our problems, Dalman shouldn’t be anywhere near a discussion about City’s football issues. Yes he can agree a ‘strategy’ needs to be in place but not by him.
Depends on youjr definition of "good". Helping us to promotion is an exaggeration of his worth. If you want to be generous, he was there and filled in the gaps, but that's about it.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport...kCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Lazaros Rota anyone? Never heard of him until now.
We could keep your favourite Clingo and have some squad Rotation? Coat rapidly leaves stand in hallway.
To blame an embargo and then say the last two transfer windows were better than expected is contradictory, if they were better we should have done better. To watch the team lose 4-1 and support the manager right after is laughable.
Jck200 much maligned on the forum, feel his pain! Masky looked in the mirror once and saw a complete and utter arrsehole, later realised it was a window and BFB was making a social call! Masky
Might we lose Rubin this summer? https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport...kCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
There's going to be a mass of speculation. Let's hope the managerial situation is sorted soon and that our summer business is done early. A good pre season is needed rather than the debacles and uncertainty of recent summers.
Clingy thingy pal, legend you are, could read you all the time my friend......just saying.....putting it out there! Masky
