Summer '24 transfer window

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Sydney Van Hooijdonk only got 113mins for Norwich and they didnt exercise the option to buy him, either dodged bullet or he was under utilised
 
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FellTop said:
Signing Rigg is a big statement of intent in my opinion. I have always banged on about the importance of having academy players in the first team. It shows those making their way through the academy that they are in the right place for their career and hopefully the loss of players at 14 and 15 to other academies will stop. It is why I value homegrown players over bought in ones, and why I think they should be given a leg up at times. The value to the club down the line is enormous, both in terms of on the pitch, future sale revenue and as I have said more Chris Riggs emerging. I hope we reach a point where we can promote 2 each season and reduce the need to buy 18 year olds from elsewhere. I remember a time in league 1 banging on about Dan Neil and his ability. Some were not convinced and wanted him dropped, and at times he made mistakes. But now we are seeing the value of patience with our own young players been given time and support to thrive. Sometimes the job of a coach is to ignore fans and trust the player you see day in day out, the rewards are there if you do.

Neil signing, in some ways, is an even bigger statement. His reputation at prem clubs is very high. We could absolutely cash in for £20m plus this summer. Him staying is a statement of his belief in us. Importantly it also sends a sign to prem clubs we cant be low balled because players want to stay here. If Neil were to go next summer for example, then it is not £20m but £30m. The club are being very smart with these contracts so early in the summer. These are moves that will set expectations about how we operate for seasons to come. If I were the club I would now offer Jobe a new deal as well.

Of course we need to back this up with signings that add new quality to the squad. But keeping together the nucleus of your side is how teams are created that keep improving. I was genuinely worried Neil would go this summer so this, for me, is the biggest sign yet in KLDs time here that he has absolutely got a grip on what is needed to make this club challenge again.

Good times. Haway the lads.
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Couldn't agree more. A tangible, visible commitment to youth is absolutely essential to our club and can't be half-arsed. It's why I worry a bit with everyone talking about the likes of Liam Miller and Chris Willock. We need to be prepared to give focus to Tommy Watson (glad to see him training with the first team btw) and he's already gonna be competing with 6 or 7 players for minutes as it is. Pathway is essential. Otherwise the fans can't moan if the likes of Watson (or Matty Young at some point down the line) decide that they might as well do their learning elsewhere for a lot more money.
 
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Monkey69 said:
My nephew knew of this for about a week or so but was sworn to secrecy from Riggs dad, little **** did not even tell me lol. I think this is a massive statement from the club and TBH what I was hearing before hand I was reasonably sure he would sign but there is always that niggling doubt.
I have had a few conversations on here with different people including one poster who was adamant that Rigg was going to Liverpool as his dad had been telling everybody since Christmas which was a little bit cheeky as his dad has never mentioned it at all and I checked.
Funny thing how some people will ignore good information for a wild rumour whilst berating people giving good honest info even if it falls a little bit short of expectations (which luckily on this occasion it did not).
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You referring to this post...

Kwillhen said:
Look i said maybe, he didnt tell your nephew but his dad has said since Xmas he's off to Liverpool! Believe what you want.
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AEP2002 said:
Got a message this morning saying that the buzz is back within the AOL and the good feeling factor that went missing for large parts of last season has returned. Long may it continue …
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Be better when his 2 marras join.

Sidenote , you don't have to answer on here, you're not the younger brother of someone who is at the AOL are you?
 
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It's amazing how a kit manufacturer can have such a massive impact on the general feeling around the place like, nostalgia plus actual care and effort from Hummel, that's not discounting the new manager and contracts which have played there part as well of course. It just shows if you do things the right way, it will be appreciated.
 
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Seeing Rigg's skills at the back end of that video reminds me of the excellent football we are capable of playing

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