Squad Options & Transfers for 20/21 Season

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Jammy 07 said:
Fair enough.

On that basis we surely can't give Forshaw a new contract...think he's been with us two and a half seasons and hardly played.

Bamford did really well this season to stay fit, especially given the miles he covered.
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Having a little giggle to myself. Forshaw's managed 49 in those 2.5 years, against Cook's 68 in 4 years. Tbf, Forshaw might not have got that many more. Not easy to get into our team! :)
 
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kiwi said:
In fairness to Cook, the first season he didn’t play much because he was new to the Premier League. He had a couple of ankle injuries which didn’t help but I don’t think he got any momentum going as a result. The following season he played circa 30 games, then in 2018/19 he started most games before his unfortunate ACL, which can happen to anyone. He’s still played in half their games this season after coming back as well, so don’t think there’s much evidence to suggest he’s injury prone.

That said, not too fussed about bringing him back. He’s a decent player but hasn’t shown enough to warrant signing at the moment.

Also, 17 in a season is closer to missing half their games rather than two thirds, only 38 games in the prem!
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I know it's been 16 years, but surely the PL haven't stopped playing in the cups? <whistle>
 
Emu said:
No, wouldn't want Lewis Cook back.

I'm sat watching Swansea and am impressed with Conor Gallagher again. Only 20 but on Chelsea's books. Looks a very good footballer and works just as hard as Klich. Much rather get Gallagher than Cook.
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Agreed, he looks a handy player. Shame he’s managed by Fat Frank so no chance he’ll be allowed to come here <laugh>
 
Watford can probably afford to do a Villa and bankroll their way back to the PL.

Norwich and Bournemouth though will have to make adjustments to their new reality...

Must be a couple of decent players at both clubs who might become available ?
 
Jammy 07 said:
Watford can probably afford to do a Villa and bankroll their way back to the PL.

Norwich and Bournemouth though will have to make adjustements to their new reality...

Must be a couple of decent players at both clubs who might become available ?
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Buendia from Norwich has been linked. The other would be Onel Hernandez. Both are very tricky hard working creative players. They'll want to move on if they can.

As for Bournemouth. They have been a bit more "established" in the Premier League so might have the financial clout to keep their better players for a season.

Same with Watford although that club is run like Cellino is in charge. Might be one or two wanting out. I'm going to upset a few now by suggesting a controversial signing that might fit the Bielsa way. I reckon Danny Welbeck is a better version of Bamford. Delofeu (spelling?) would add a bit of class to our squad too!
 
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Emu said:
Buendia from Norwich has been linked. The other would be Onel Hernandez. Both are very tricky hard working creative players. They'll want to move on if they can.

As for Bournemouth. They have been a bit more "established" in the Premier League so might have the financial clout to keep their better players for a season.

Same with Watford although that club is run like Cellino is in charge. Might be one or two wanting out. I'm going to upset a few now by suggesting a controversial signing that might fit the Bielsa way. I reckon Danny Welbeck is a better version of Bamford. Delofeu (spelling?) would add a bit of class to our squad too!
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Watched about an hour of the Citeh - Norwich game, Hernandez does look a good player and hard working, the goal he had chalked off was a cracker too.
 
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Gessa said:
Watched about an hour of the Citeh - Norwich game, Hernandez does look a good player and hard working, the goal he had chalked off was a cracker too.
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Yeah, technically very good. Quick feet. Would fit in nicely
 
Emu said:
Buendia from Norwich has been linked. The other would be Onel Hernandez. Both are very tricky hard working creative players. They'll want to move on if they can.

As for Bournemouth. They have been a bit more "established" in the Premier League so might have the financial clout to keep their better players for a season.

Same with Watford although that club is run like Cellino is in charge. Might be one or two wanting out. I'm going to upset a few now by suggesting a controversial signing that might fit the Bielsa way. I reckon Danny Welbeck is a better version of Bamford. Delofeu (spelling?) would add a bit of class to our squad too!
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Perhaps I was wrong about you Emu...it's just you have a blindspot where Bamford is concerned.

Or maybe I do :emoticon-0102-bigsm
 
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Jammy 07 said:
Roberts is different in that he's worth a few quid and considered an asset.

If he plays even reasonably well in the PL his value would sky rocket as well.
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Jammy Roberts has missed two thirds of our games since he signed and even missed almost all of his first season. The only value he has really is that Bielsa would have improved him but we paid around £4m for him and we still await payback. Hes only scored 7 goals in 3 seasons mate and yes there are times when he is frighteningly good like a few weeks ago with one of the goals of the season, but not much since then. Watched him being average for the U23s with Edmondson sulking on the bench watching him try too hard and affect the team. Edmondson replaces him and smashes in a couple every time.... a kid with a lot of promise who needs to deliver
 
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Jammy 07 said:
Perhaps I was wrong about you Emu...it's just you have a blindspot where Bamford is concerned.

Or maybe I do :emoticon-0102-bigsm
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Credit where it's due, Bamford probably hit his best form towards the end of the season but I maintain my stance that he is well, well short of the quality required for us.
 
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Jammy 07 said:
Watford can probably afford to do a Villa and bankroll their way back to the PL.

Norwich and Bournemouth though will have to make adjustments to their new reality...

Must be a couple of decent players at both clubs who might become available ?
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hearing that Bournemouth owe £32m this summer in timed transfer payments and even though Parachute payments will come totalling circa £30m the club is working on an 84% wage ratio of income. That income halves next season so the club is on the verge.

step up Marcelo Bielsa to look at their players this afternoon as they will need to sell to cover the £32m debt alone and cut the wage bill they dont own the ground and we know what thats like
 
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Doc said:
hearing that Bournemouth owe £32m this summer in timed transfer payments and even though Parachute payments will come totalling circa £30m the club is working on an 84% wage ratio of income. That income halves next season so the club is on the verge.

step up Marcelo Bielsa to look at their players this afternoon as they will need to sell to cover the £32m debt alone and cut the wage bill they dont own the ground and we know what thats like
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Won't they have some kind of punishment for breaking FFP rules when they went up? That could be financial too.
 
Emu said:
Won't they have some kind of punishment for breaking FFP rules when they went up? That could be financial too.
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nothing like that mate as they have been clean and green since they went up and have managed to stay up for a while they have gradually spent more each season to improve the squad but injuries killed them this season. Those injuries are now back due to lockdown and results improved recently but too late. FFFP rules different in the Prem but once you over extend yourself like we did under Ridsdale, a fire sale is required. Ours was needed because we didnt make the Champions League, Bournemouths is potentially much worse as they get relegated and lose out on over £100m per year with hardly any revenue coming in as fan base is tiny, no assets except players. Parachute payments will last for 3 years in their case and total £92m but will need to offload players. Parachute payments have killed fair football
 
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