Summer '24 transfer window

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BRMC said:
I think people are a little naive as to what it takes to move abroad, especially at such a young age. You are not going to be giving it 100% if you are down and depressed for whatever reason.

I moved to Brazil when I was 13 with the parents and it was a huge shock. I was alright at school here in the UK but bloody awful in the private educated system with the offspring of millionaires. I didn't really connect with anyone in school enough to socialise outside of school, nobody of my age in our apartment block. I ended up moving back at 16 having lost all connection to my old mates and having to resit my GCSE's.
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Moved to Brussels at 12/13 and it absolutely tore my family to shreds. Twenty odd years later and I'm still trying to get over the calamity.
 
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Smug in Boots said:
It's hard to imagine what kind of life the kid has had ...

... if he was your son you'd be hoping the supporters of his club were all behind him and hoping he succeeds ...

... sadly I'm not sure that's always the case.
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I’m still fairly optimistic about him. He’s got the physique, is fairly quick, did find himself space to get decent efforts away and wasn’t afraid to shoot either. He didn’t look fully fit but his cameos towards end of season were much improved.
 
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Smug in Boots said:
Too long a story to explain but, when I first went to work in the south of France, I was at my peak and learnt the language double quick because I had a mean streak and never wanted to have to back down to anyone French who was speaking English.

But I welcomed a stream of British Uni graduates coming down to work as holiday reps so they could finish off their language skills. I was an ex-bouncer from a Durham pit village and they were considerably better educated and more intelligent than me. But some really couldn't cope with being away from home, dealing with awkward situations and handling people who meant them harm.

I'd step in protect them but sometimes end up calling their parents and asking them to plan a 'surprise holiday' so they could comfort and guide their kids.

I always try to help young adults, out of their comfort zones, even though they're reluctant to accept that's the case.

I'm confident our club is looking after these kids and hope the supporters actually support them as if they were their own.
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I think us football falls suffer from a lack of empathy sometimes in our pursuit of success and glory.
Rigg is shown all the patience in the world and I think we need to show Hemir that too.

New season, blank slate though so here’s hoping he gets some joy
 
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TonyG said:
I think us football falls suffer from a lack of empathy sometimes in our pursuit of success and glory.
Rigg is shown all the patience in the world and I think we need to show Hemir that too.

New season, blank slate though so here’s hoping he gets some joy
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Because football is seen as such an amazing job and life to (which no doubt it is) we forget that they are still human and despite what they are doing being a dream for most they still have the same emotions as the rest of us! I'm guilty of it, x,y,z is loaded what's he got to be depressed about etc...
 
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TonyG said:
I think us football falls suffer from a lack of empathy sometimes in our pursuit of success and glory.
Rigg is shown all the patience in the world and I think we need to show Hemir that too.

New season, blank slate though so here’s hoping he gets some joy
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I think we went through a stage, especially under Mowbray, where fans were especially supportive of the young players. Really gave them time, understanding and encouragement. Feels like it's changed a bit and last season's poor form is probably a big factor. Hopefully we can get back to that encouraging atmosphere and Le Bris can help reinforce that culture.
 
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Tommyplease said:
He'd be a great signing does a lot of the stuff Ross does. Missed a lot of last season but seems to have turned their season around.

Him and Mubama would be a perfect 2 strikers to get for our set up
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Speakman mentioned that ideally you'd have 3 strikers with slightly different style/profiles to provide rotation and options. I think I'd be happy enough if our 3 looked like this:

1) Gallagher or Hardie
2) Mubama
3) Rusyn or Hemir (Hemir out on loan unless Rusyn leaves)

I'd also take Joffy back as the number 3 option but I suspect bringing in 3 new strikers is a bit beyond our limits.
 
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SAFC Wilks said:
I thought Ipswich would go for him after they gone up, he seemed to do well on loan there last season.
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I just don't think he offers a return on his quite high wages at that level. He won't score and they won't stay up with him as their guy.

They seem to be investing heavily on guys with big upside/resale/championship ability.

Quite like how they're going about it. The promotion should leave a lasting legacy.
 
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TonyG said:
I think us football falls suffer from a lack of empathy sometimes in our pursuit of success and glory.
Rigg is shown all the patience in the world and I think we need to show Hemir that too.

New season, blank slate though so here’s hoping he gets some joy
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Whilst I agree patience is needed with all the young signings, not sure comparing those 2 is valid. Riggs mentality is elite level, he gets more leeway because you can see despite being less physically developed he’ll go crunching into tackles players twice his size and leave it all on the pitch.

Hemir comparatively at times has been a disgrace, has all the physical attributes but shirks any graft or physical side of the game. Mowbray mentioned being late for training and poor fitness levels. He needs to do more.
 
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