Summer '24 transfer window

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I think this is a crucial point. People are too busy slagging Speakman off for not giving them instant gratification that they can't see that we're bringing players in who are going to step up as we go forward.

Is it really that crucial that we're promoted this season? Just enjoy the exciting talent that's coming through the club, all of which is intended to get us where we want to be.
Totally get the point but I think where we are now in the league aligned with having cash might be a missed opportunity. Of course that opportunity remains next window if the players click.
 
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I think this is a crucial point. People are too busy slagging Speakman off for not giving them instant gratification that they can't see that we're bringing players in who are going to step up as we go forward.

Is it really that crucial that we're promoted this season? Just enjoy the exciting talent that's coming through the club, all of which is intended to get us where we want to be.
Agreed.
Its quite nice watching a team playing exciting football.
We will get there and hopefully be well prepared to play in a higher league.
 
Just to reiterate my stance.

The window has been very positive. Especially from within the club, they've probably made a fortune and only lost Jack Clarke whilst vastly improving our defence and midfield.

Wilson Isidor is a lad that excites me, I really hope he can bring the competition Mayenda needs. I also hope he can stay fit for at least 90% of the season.

I don't think the window has been a failure, but I do think Speakman has failed. He'll know that.

The striker we've brought in will be given all the time in the world by the majority of fans, like Hemir and Mayenda.

Just hope we turn up and smash these ****ers today, I've taken a disliking to them since we showed them how tinpot they are. Will take a draw if we aren't on form.

I'm over it now, it's all about seeing the lads develop and play, so far it's been honestly the best stuff I've seen.

I hope they've got a lad in mind for January, whether we need them or not!
Hopefully the fans give the new lad more time than they gave Hemir and Mayenda mind! Minds were made up on those lads when they signed due to their game time and it’s taking more than 2 in 3 to start reversing that for some. Similar declarative statements have been made about Abdullahi in the last 12 hours and I expect they’ll be just as tough to change:emoticon-0102-bigsm
 
The worry is what happens should we not have Mayenda or Mundle? Does Isidor then become left winger and Rusyn bumped to striker? It's just a bit awkward. Similar to defence, I suppose, but I feel we are already acquainted with O9 playing rb.
I’m hoping we experiment with original AA and Rusyn out wide at some point. Also my guess is we’ll get to some point this season and wonder why Tom Watson hasn’t been a starter from the beginning.
 
Improving the squad is the most important part tho. Blackburn had the best striker in the league last yr and struggled.

CM is the most important position in the championship imo, normally the teams with the best CMs are the teams at the top of the league. We have class CMs and we have also strengthen at CB.

CF is important but we have no idea how well Isidor will do, maybe he is the answer and hes been signed

Its been a good window, signing another quality CF would have made it a great one

and no we're arguably the inverse of Blackburn, imaging having a 20+ goal striker.

They tried and failed, you can be optimistic about the majority of the recruitment but the failure here outweighs that for me.

It's like turning up to the ok corral with two six shooters and we've only got 3 bullets in one.
 
There are informed gambles and then there are wildcards.

I could gamble £20 that Cannon, Broadhead, Hirst, Mendy or Moore would get us 15-20 goals this season and I think my money would be safe,
I could gamble £100 that Clarke would get us 25+ goal contributions again. Again, my money would be safe

I wouldn't feel as confident putting that money on Isidor, Mundle & Abdullahi.

100% behind the team and the coach but I feel like the powers that be have left us short again
You make that £20 bet and you’ve most likely done your dough. The only UK based player to have ever scored more than 15 on that list is Moore (who did it once at champ level 4 years ago).
 
and no we're arguably the inverse of Blackburn, imaging having a 20+ goal striker.

They tried and failed, you can be optimistic about the majority of the recruitment but the failure here outweighs that for me.

It's like turning up to the ok corral with two six shooters and we've only got 3 bullets in one.
We have 3 strikers who may end up having great seasons for all we know. Signing a experienced striker doesn't guarantee you goals
 
We have 3 strikers who may end up having great seasons for all we know. Signing a experienced striker doesn't guarantee you goals
What we need is a striker who will bring other players into scoring positions by being a target man… I don’t believe “goals” is ever the objective.. we have players all over the pitch who can score.. we don’t have a target man
 
Once again we are (or were) so close to having a complete team that can compete. Add an experienced striker and we are definitely top 6 contenders. Yet here we are again, gambling on kids and loans. Frustrating to say the least.

all will be forgiven when Isidor snags a brace and we are still top at 5pm :emoticon-0140-rofl:

Spot on. That extra striker really would’ve solidified us for top 6 imo. If Isidor picks up an injury we’re back at square 1 up top. Can’t complain with the rest of the business we’ve done brought in some really solid additions
 
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Hopefully the fans give the new lad more time than they gave Hemir and Mayenda mind! Minds were made up on those lads when they signed due to their game time and it’s taking more than 2 in 3 to start reversing that for some. Similar declarative statements have been made about Abdullahi in the last 12 hours and I expect they’ll be just as tough to change:emoticon-0102-bigsm
Surprised we didn't just give the 4 m they wanted for Mendy by his record alone, he was worth it. It was money offered that let us down both offer and wages
All the more to spend in January for the big push.
 
and no we're arguably the inverse of Blackburn, imaging having a 20+ goal striker.

They tried and failed, you can be optimistic about the majority of the recruitment but the failure here outweighs that for me.

It's like turning up to the ok corral with two six shooters and we've only got 3 bullets in one.
Your example is pointless and not relevant to football at all

You are saying its not a good window yet we have signed lots of very good players so i can't agree its not a good window just because of not signing 1 player

We dont know how isidor will do, he has scored goals at a decent level so he could well be the answer