Summer '24 transfer window

[Scout73]

I agree. Our business has been very good in the window and we have upped the level of experience, which is essential. I have been banging on about singing players that are championship ready and robust to cope with its demands. In the main we have done this.

I am just going to pretend we have spent 15m on Wilson and he is the man.

Off to paint my ball red.

I think we have got the balance right this summer

Heres hoping isidor turns into a star for us

Enjoy your day buddy

 

[BRMC]

Decided not to comment last night as emotions were running high for us all, likely still are.

No point in lying but im def disappointed in not signing another championship ready CF. I do think some people went overboard last night but if thats their way to vent n show their frustrations then fair enough. The CF situaion has been poor the last 12 months or so but i would also say the situation this season looks better than last so we have improved in that area.

I do get annoyed when i see comments saying the window has been a failure - it hasnt. I get some went overboard because it has been a good window and they felt the CF position was the missing piece.

For me there has been so many positives this summer and they all outweigh the disappointed of losing Clarke n not signing a striker.

RLB is the biggest positive, we all really like him and this was always going to be the biggest n most important 'signing' of the window.
We retained Rigg, i remember most on here saying keeping him would be our best piece of business all summer - we kept him!
Ballard signed a new deal
Jobe signed a new deal
Hume, neil, Patterson and Roberts all stayed despite there being bids on the table for all 4
We signed the experienced CM we have been crying out for in Browne
We added a really quality CM in Sameh who brings that pace n energy we have lacked for a while.
CM is now a position of real strength, its the most important position on the pitch for me and we now look really strong in that area.
Poveda will be a great addition, i think his presence alone has meant Roberts has lifted his game.
Moore is a very good no2 who again will push Patterson
Mepham, what a signing this could be. A quality championship CB who again turns a potential weakness into a real strength now at CB.
Aleksic is a wow talent from what I've seen, this boy looks the real deal and I'm buzzing to see him in action for us.
Abdullahi is meant to be a cracking prospect, i need to watch more of himself myself before giving my thoughts.
Isidor has signed and already seems to get the club and looks buzzing to play for us. I love that RLB clearly wanted him so therefore must know he can play in his system so im looking forward to seeing him play.
We have got off to a cracking start
Some of our younger players have really kicked on


Yes the striker is deflating and they must review how they are 1st identifying scouting targets through data, 2nd how are they scouting potential targets and then 3rd how are they signing these lads.

What i would say is i honestly believe that both Mayenda and Isidor can score double figures this season, i don't except either to be close to 20 goals but they can hit double figures.

Every team in the league will have areas of weakness, either in terms of squad depth or 1st team positions and we are no different

Overall, i think its been a pretty good window with almost all our needs met. We have got proven championship experience in the team which is what we were crying out fir last season

Outstanding.

 

[Pure River Slut]

Ill watch him today mate, didnt want to waste my time watching him yesterday if it was just another name linked!!

I honestly do get the frustration, i was the same last night but we have had a good window and i truly believe as a squad we are better now than we were at the start of the window.

I say it every time but every transfer window is an opportunity to improve the team n squad, whether thats for the short, medium or long term - and i think we have done that this window. I really like the balance in our squad now, think we have more players that fit the system and compliment each other.

For it to have been a perfect window for me id of wanted another CF in and i would have loved a fullback on loan who could cover RB & LB.

I'm actually pleased we never signed another LM (i know isidor could play there if needed) as i really want Watson to get involved more as the season goes on. The lad has huge talent and is normally one of the most impressive wingers at u21 level so hoping he starts to step up more this season

My biggest worry is goals. Having lost Clarke we lose guaranteed goals which mean points. It’s cross your fingers time on that front, doesn’t mean we won’t score enough but a proven couple of regular scorers would have been reassuring. Arguably Browne and Jobe are our safest bets. Signing Samed maybe helps get them closer to the right zone.

 

[Rade Prica]

Decided not to comment last night as emotions were running high for us all, likely still are.

No point in lying but im def disappointed in not signing another championship ready CF. I do think some people went overboard last night but if thats their way to vent n show their frustrations then fair enough. The CF situaion has been poor the last 12 months or so but i would also say the situation this season looks better than last so we have improved in that area.

I do get annoyed when i see comments saying the window has been a failure - it hasnt. I get some went overboard because it has been a good window and they felt the CF position was the missing piece.

For me there has been so many positives this summer and they all outweigh the disappointed of losing Clarke n not signing a striker.

RLB is the biggest positive, we all really like him and this was always going to be the biggest n most important 'signing' of the window.
We retained Rigg, i remember most on here saying keeping him would be our best piece of business all summer - we kept him!
Ballard signed a new deal
Jobe signed a new deal
Hume, neil, Patterson and Roberts all stayed despite there being bids on the table for all 4
We signed the experienced CM we have been crying out for in Browne
We added a really quality CM in Sameh who brings that pace n energy we have lacked for a while.
CM is now a position of real strength, its the most important position on the pitch for me and we now look really strong in that area.
Poveda will be a great addition, i think his presence alone has meant Roberts has lifted his game.
Moore is a very good no2 who again will push Patterson
Mepham, what a signing this could be. A quality championship CB who again turns a potential weakness into a real strength now at CB.
Aleksic is a wow talent from what I've seen, this boy looks the real deal and I'm buzzing to see him in action for us.
Abdullahi is meant to be a cracking prospect, i need to watch more of himself myself before giving my thoughts.
Isidor has signed and already seems to get the club and looks buzzing to play for us. I love that RLB clearly wanted him so therefore must know he can play in his system so im looking forward to seeing him play.
We have got off to a cracking start
Some of our younger players have really kicked on


Yes the striker is deflating and they must review how they are 1st identifying scouting targets through data, 2nd how are they scouting potential targets and then 3rd how are they signing these lads.

What i would say is i honestly believe that both Mayenda and Isidor can score double figures this season, i don't except either to be close to 20 goals but they can hit double figures.

Every team in the league will have areas of weakness, either in terms of squad depth or 1st team positions and we are no different

Overall, i think its been a pretty good window with almost all our needs met. We have got proven championship experience in the team which is what we were crying out fir last season

Having calmed down, agree with all of this. Real frustration about the no.9 again, as I think that could have really kicked us on. We still have a good squad though and a manager who seems to be an excellent find. Let’s just keep winning.

 

[Rocky]

My biggest worry is goals. Having lost Clarke we lose guaranteed goals which mean points. It’s cross your fingers time on that front, doesn’t mean we won’t score enough but a proven couple of regular scorers would have been reassuring. Arguably Browne and Jobe are our safest bets. Signing Samed maybe helps get them closer to the right zone.

Have to hope the season continues as it starts re goals. Spread about . We've scored 7 and Clarke only got 1 of them and his replacement has 1.
We're all also a tad guilty at looking at what we haven't signed up front and sort of ignoring the 2 we have brought in. Maybe one of Isidore or Abdullahi (not forgetting Mayenda) are the striker we've needed?!?!

 

[Monkey69]

Decided not to comment last night as emotions were running high for us all, likely still are.

No point in lying but im def disappointed in not signing another championship ready CF. I do think some people went overboard last night but if thats their way to vent n show their frustrations then fair enough. The CF situaion has been poor the last 12 months or so but i would also say the situation this season looks better than last so we have improved in that area.

I do get annoyed when i see comments saying the window has been a failure - it hasnt. I get some went overboard because it has been a good window and they felt the CF position was the missing piece.

For me there has been so many positives this summer and they all outweigh the disappointed of losing Clarke n not signing a striker.

RLB is the biggest positive, we all really like him and this was always going to be the biggest n most important 'signing' of the window.
We retained Rigg, i remember most on here saying keeping him would be our best piece of business all summer - we kept him!
Ballard signed a new deal
Jobe signed a new deal
Hume, neil, Patterson and Roberts all stayed despite there being bids on the table for all 4
We signed the experienced CM we have been crying out for in Browne
We added a really quality CM in Sameh who brings that pace n energy we have lacked for a while.
CM is now a position of real strength, its the most important position on the pitch for me and we now look really strong in that area.
Poveda will be a great addition, i think his presence alone has meant Roberts has lifted his game.
Moore is a very good no2 who again will push Patterson
Mepham, what a signing this could be. A quality championship CB who again turns a potential weakness into a real strength now at CB.
Aleksic is a wow talent from what I've seen, this boy looks the real deal and I'm buzzing to see him in action for us.
Abdullahi is meant to be a cracking prospect, i need to watch more of himself myself before giving my thoughts.
Isidor has signed and already seems to get the club and looks buzzing to play for us. I love that RLB clearly wanted him so therefore must know he can play in his system so im looking forward to seeing him play.
We have got off to a cracking start
Some of our younger players have really kicked on


Yes the striker is deflating and they must review how they are 1st identifying scouting targets through data, 2nd how are they scouting potential targets and then 3rd how are they signing these lads.

What i would say is i honestly believe that both Mayenda and Isidor can score double figures this season, i don't except either to be close to 20 goals but they can hit double figures.

Every team in the league will have areas of weakness, either in terms of squad depth or 1st team positions and we are no different

Overall, i think its been a pretty good window with almost all our needs met. We have got proven championship experience in the team which is what we were crying out fir last season

Great Post and puts some perspective on the whole situation.

 

[Whittylad]

Well just sat on the train setting off for pompey and I'm relatively happy with the transfer window. We have added experience and cover in vital positions so that is the plus side . Slightly disappointing that we haven't signed a more experienced centre forward but let's hope the lads we've signed up front hit the ground running. Time to concentrate on match day.

 

[Scout73]

My biggest worry is goals. Having lost Clarke we lose guaranteed goals which mean points. It’s cross your fingers time on that front, doesn’t mean we won’t score enough but a proven couple of regular scorers would have been reassuring. Arguably Browne and Jobe are our safest bets. Signing Samed maybe helps get them closer to the right zone.

I get that but i just think the way we are set up we will score goals but itll come from all over the team.

Imo Mundle, Mayenda n Isidor could all get double figures. If Jobe was playing as the 10 (the role rigg has played last 2 games) he would hit double figures.

I think we have plenty goals in midfield, Rigg makes unreal movement into the box and will score a fair few, as will Browne. Poveda and Roberts need to be aiming for 5 each as a min.

If cirkin stays fit he might get close to double figures the way he attacks the box lol

O9 ballard mepham n co need to be aiming for a few each

We have goals in our team, they are just spread out rather than relying on Clarke to bail us out - we will def miss Clarke at times tho but thats because hes class

 

[Whittylad]

Decided not to comment last night as emotions were running high for us all, likely still are.

No point in lying but im def disappointed in not signing another championship ready CF. I do think some people went overboard last night but if thats their way to vent n show their frustrations then fair enough. The CF situaion has been poor the last 12 months or so but i would also say the situation this season looks better than last so we have improved in that area.

I do get annoyed when i see comments saying the window has been a failure - it hasnt. I get some went overboard because it has been a good window and they felt the CF position was the missing piece.

For me there has been so many positives this summer and they all outweigh the disappointed of losing Clarke n not signing a striker.

RLB is the biggest positive, we all really like him and this was always going to be the biggest n most important 'signing' of the window.
We retained Rigg, i remember most on here saying keeping him would be our best piece of business all summer - we kept him!
Ballard signed a new deal
Jobe signed a new deal
Hume, neil, Patterson and Roberts all stayed despite there being bids on the table for all 4
We signed the experienced CM we have been crying out for in Browne
We added a really quality CM in Sameh who brings that pace n energy we have lacked for a while.
CM is now a position of real strength, its the most important position on the pitch for me and we now look really strong in that area.
Poveda will be a great addition, i think his presence alone has meant Roberts has lifted his game.
Moore is a very good no2 who again will push Patterson
Mepham, what a signing this could be. A quality championship CB who again turns a potential weakness into a real strength now at CB.
Aleksic is a wow talent from what I've seen, this boy looks the real deal and I'm buzzing to see him in action for us.
Abdullahi is meant to be a cracking prospect, i need to watch more of himself myself before giving my thoughts.
Isidor has signed and already seems to get the club and looks buzzing to play for us. I love that RLB clearly wanted him so therefore must know he can play in his system so im looking forward to seeing him play.
We have got off to a cracking start
Some of our younger players have really kicked on


Yes the striker is deflating and they must review how they are 1st identifying scouting targets through data, 2nd how are they scouting potential targets and then 3rd how are they signing these lads.

What i would say is i honestly believe that both Mayenda and Isidor can score double figures this season, i don't except either to be close to 20 goals but they can hit double figures.

Every team in the league will have areas of weakness, either in terms of squad depth or 1st team positions and we are no different

Overall, i think its been a pretty good window with almost all our needs met. We have got proven championship experience in the team which is what we were crying out fir last season

Cracking post.

 

[Dunder Mifflin]

Im not convinced that Mendy would be a RLB player btw, the clips i watched he was very poor at pressing. I know his goal scoring record looks impressive n he looks a strong lad but his pressing was poor in the games i watched so i dont think he was the answer at all

I think he would’ve given us something else up front, someone to bring others into play, good in the box and experienced but as you say if he’s not suited to our play then it maybe for the best he didn’t come, as we seen with Grigg.

 

[Scout73]

Did Hemir go? Can’t see anything anywhere

Dont think he did but think their window is still open?

 

[MadMackem77]

Well just sat on the train setting off for pompey and I'm relatively happy with the transfer window. We have added experience and cover in vital positions so that is the plus side . Slightly disappointing that we haven't signed a more experienced centre forward but let's hope the lads we've signed up front hit the ground running. Time to concentrate on match day.

Wonder if we’re on the same train

 

[MadMackem77]

Dont think he did but think their window is still open?

He’ll be going like

 

[Disco down under]

Ill watch him today mate, didnt want to waste my time watching him yesterday if it was just another name linked!!

I honestly do get the frustration, i was the same last night but we have had a good window and i truly believe as a squad we are better now than we were at the start of the window.

I say it every time but every transfer window is an opportunity to improve the team n squad, whether thats for the short, medium or long term - and i think we have done that this window. I really like the balance in our squad now, think we have more players that fit the system and compliment each other.

For it to have been a perfect window for me id of wanted another CF in and i would have loved a fullback on loan who could cover RB & LB.

I'm actually pleased we never signed another LM (i know isidor could play there if needed) as i really want Watson to get involved more as the season goes on. The lad has huge talent and is normally one of the most impressive wingers at u21 level so hoping he starts to step up more this season

I was excited to see that Brighton bid turned down. Really want to see him get some game time this year, hoping he is roughly where Rigg was 12 months ago.

 

[Ozzymac]

Overall a pretty good window i think. Sure losing Clarke was always going to hurt but he was always going to leave at some stage.

Mepham - Experienced CB - Tick
Samed - CDM which people have been crying out for - Tick
Poveda - Winger with an x-factor (hoping RLB can get the best of him)
Wilson - CF who can also play on the wing - Tick
Abdullahi - CF for the future but who knows - Fits the model
Aleksic- CM that;s higly rated - Tick

 

[The Norton Cat]

Have to hope the season continues as it starts re goals. Spread about . We've scored 7 and Clarke only got 1 of them and his replacement has 1.
We're all also a tad guilty at looking at what we haven't signed up front and sort of ignoring the 2 we have brought in. Maybe one of Isidore or Abdullahi (not forgetting Mayenda) are the striker we've needed?!?!

I think the fact that Mayenda has come in and made the position his to lose shows that the club's policy of signing prospects is the right one. He's only 19, only been here a year, but if he keeps progressing at the same rate, we could be worrying about whether we can hang on to him in a year or two's time. I've said it before, but seeing the club achieve success this way is more exciting, much more satisfying, than blowing big money on a "Championship-ready No. 9 that we own".

 

[Cjg5x]

If someone told you the day the season ended ln May that the only player’s we would loose are Ekwah and Clarke, would you if belived them?

more positives than negatives in this transfer window.

 

[Brainy Dose]

I'm happy with this window. Yes,I would have liked a proven Championship striker,but the 2 new lads up front and Mayenda will hopefully deliver. I agree that we are likely to get goals from all over the pitch...3 of our 7 so far this season have come from defenders,and we know both Jobe and Rigg are always looking for a chance,and Roberts and Mundle carry a threat.
I'm slightly surprised we let Nectar go,as he has proved himself quite versatile in those defensive areas....it may mean that Seelt and Huggins aren't as far away as we thought. I'm also surprised that,unless I've missed something,Hemir and Jewi are still here? Also,has Anderson left by mutual consent? I can't see that confirmed either.

 

[RLB's Beautiful Face]

I get that but i just think the way we are set up we will score goals but itll come from all over the team.

Imo Mundle, Mayenda n Isidor could all get double figures. If Jobe was playing as the 10 (the role rigg has played last 2 games) he would hit double figures.

I think we have plenty goals in midfield, Rigg makes unreal movement into the box and will score a fair few, as will Browne. Poveda and Roberts need to be aiming for 5 each as a min.

If cirkin stays fit he might get close to double figures the way he attacks the box lol

O9 ballard mepham n co need to be aiming for a few each

We have goals in our team, they are just spread out rather than relying on Clarke to bail us out - we will def miss Clarke at times tho but thats because hes class

TBF to O9, 2 goals and an assist isn't a bad tally for an entire season from CB... he's done it in 2 games

 

[kirkyboy]

Pleased this damn window is now shut. Yes it would have been nice to have got another experienced striker in but let’s just see what happens. It’s been said that football matches are won and lost in the middle of the park. Well, I’m looking at it this way….we could run teams into the ground in the first half and then completely change the midfield 3 with similar quality with the new lads that have come in. How many other teams in the league can do that?? We will create chances and we will score goals. 21 games before the January window opens with the Clarke money still available to spend. Let’s see how things pan out over the next 4 months and then strengthen again where needed