Gypsy Ram Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I don't think my heart could cope if such things were said. I know I have read on here how the board believe they have spent too much money already, but we have not been in this position since Jim Smith days. Surely a statement of intent and a wise couple of million and retaining what we have is all we need to win the bloody league next year. We are almost there, anymore wage reduction is like knocking down the foundation of a very fine and young (in the engine room) team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptherams Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 As far as this squad is concerned. With getting Freeman back as cover, securing Thorne and perhaps Wisdom and Bamford on loan again along with us keeping the rest of our important squad members then we wouldn't need new additions. But we have already let about 5 players go and will probably sell/let go another 5 that are not important. With players coming up through the ranks such as Bennett, Lowe and Coutts coming back from injury (RM and CM option), do people seriously think we need to sign lot's of players? If things go well all we would need extra is CB cover and a Martin type striker. Have we got the resources. Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsilks Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Just wondering how quickly the rams will show their intent on next season I would say McClaren deserves a holiday. Go and forget about football for a couple of weeks and then come back reinvigorated. We don't need to start thinking about next season for some time yet and let's face it, very few if any clubs are open for business around this time. The best way DCFC can show their intent is by hanging on to what we have. Thorne will head back to WBA. If he doesn't have a future there then I'd suggest there are many clubs with a bigger stature that Derby that can offer him something more akin to what his talent deserves. Replace him and we're in with a shout again. The biggest indication that our dealings will be few and far between came when Sam Rush stated that if we do go up, DCFC wouldn't need to change much on their playing staff. Having not secured promotion, I'm of the opinion that our pre-season transfer dealings will only likely stretch to a loan or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 The biggest indication that our dealings will be few and far between came when Sam Rush stated that if we do go up, DCFC wouldn't need to change much on their playing staff. Having not secured promotion, I'm of the opinion that our pre-season transfer dealings will only likely stretch to a loan or two. What is the point of having an international scouting system if you don't intend to sign anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsilks Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 What is the point of having an international scouting system if you don't intend to sign anyone? To identify bargains and sign them up when funds are available. That does'nt mean we'll be actively seeking to sign anyone. All clubs have scouting systems whether regional, national or international but that isn't to say they feel they have to sign players just because they're paying staff to identify targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovis aries Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Mc needs a break, so do all his staff, but the earlier new men arrive the better for the team, so that they jell together in good time for the start of the season.Ideally all business done before the season starts, if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptherams Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 ''I would say McClaren deserves a holiday. Go and forget about football for a couple of weeks and then come back reinvigorated. We don't need to start thinking about next season for some time yet and let's face it, very few if any clubs are open for business around this time.'' Aren't they? The rest of the championship finished 3 weeks ago. So I would expect transfer dealings to begin next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=181&fid=16&sty=2&act=1&mid=2111118722 I know it's Derby mad but this doesn't sound promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 750k is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Don't believe anything on that forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 IF true, Bryson needs to question his ambition if he wants to sign for that tinpot league regardless of who he supports etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills_DCFC Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I don't think I can take losing our best player to Celtic for absolutely nothing again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptherams Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Looking at his and Russell's twitter. Don't seem like anyone we want to stay will leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_Stand_Ram Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I don't think I can take losing our best player to Celtic for absolutely nothing again Would add insult to injury after yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Riva Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 ''I would say McClaren deserves a holiday. Go and forget about football for a couple of weeks and then come back reinvigorated. We don't need to start thinking about next season for some time yet and let's face it, very few if any clubs are open for business around this time.'' Aren't they? The rest of the championship finished 3 weeks ago. So I would expect transfer dealings to begin next week. We had plans in place and deals done based on staying in the Championship or Going up. If we had gone up then we would have activated an agreed £3.5m deal with Southampton for Jack Cork, going up would have allowed us to negotiate terms with him. If you think transfers that are announced on 25 June happen from 22nd June onwards then you'll believe the Bryson £750k contract clause rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyWanKenobi Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Are we really believing rumours from Derby Mad? Take a long hard look at yourself. Christ on a bike. You'll be telling me that you believe the Mirror's 'Liverpool have Hughes first option' BS next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Are we really believing rumours from Derby Mad? Take a long hard look at yourself. Christ on a bike. You'll be telling me that you believe the Mirror's 'Liverpool have Hughes first option' BS next. Laughable isn't it, but I can understand why some fans are panicking. We don't exactly have the best track record of hanging on to our better players, however the club is in a much better place now and I don't think that will happen again. This Bryson Celtic rubbish is what makes me laugh the most. Have you forgotten they have no bloody manager!!? who's gonna sign him for a start!!? we don't even know what their new manager is. A lot of people are saying its a signed sealed, done deal , stop panicking folks! He'll be a ram next season I'll put money on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulderby316 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 It will just be interesting to see when things start moving both in and out. I know Nigel liked to do alot of his business pretty much after the season had finished. I think it could be an exciting close season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonRam Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Correct me if I am wrong but did Sam not say there was no truth in the clause when it reared it's head before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CornwallRam Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I reckon that we'll hear about some departures/new contracts first - Ward, Naylor x 2, Legzdins, Freeman, Bailey, O'Brien and Eustace. Maybe even some others being transfer listed - Conor Sammon, Paul Coutts? The only signing I can see getting tied up quickly would be Thorne - but, sadly (actually make that guttedly) I can't see him joining as we'll struggle to compete with the pull of the PL and he's easily good enough to play there. Other deals may well be being lined up, but we won't be able to start progressing them until tomorrow and with agents trying to squeeze every last penny out of any deal, all negotiations are liable to take a couple of weeks to conclude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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