David Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 I know this will disappoint some but I’m actually happy to hear it. You can waste so much money desperately chasing in January, really not the month to start bringing in large numbers of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 We don't need 3 or 4 we just need 2 quality signings to go with Rooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I'm struggling to remember a January signing that actually worked and brought value for money. Maybe Dawkins as he officially signed after his loan spell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, David said: ?? spot on Phillip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, ramsbottom said: I'm struggling to remember a January signing that actually worked and brought value for money. Maybe Dawkins as he officially signed after his loan spell? We've had some decent loans though. Thorne, Ince, Wisdom spring to mind. A couple of Loans we've a chance of buying if it works out would be nice, gives us a head start next summer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, ramsbottom said: I'm struggling to remember a January signing that actually worked and brought value for money. Maybe Dawkins as he officially signed after his loan spell? Chris Martin? although he joined in Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuitYourJibbaJivin Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Not surprising. Need to sign at least one centre back, although might as be a loan and wait to sign 2 Cb’s in the summer for the long term plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 minute ago, QuitYourJibbaJivin said: Not surprising. Need to sign at least one centre back, although might as be a loan and wait to sign 2 Cb’s in the summer for the long term plan. Give Max Hunt a go in the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, ramsbottom said: I'm struggling to remember a January signing that actually worked and brought value for money. Maybe Dawkins as he officially signed after his loan spell? Cameron Jerome started scoring and secured us play-offs during Rowett's full season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuitYourJibbaJivin Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, Squid said: Give Max Hunt a go in the team How’s he doing out on loan? Don’t follow the U23’s progress as much as I should but it seems the best youth products have been kept around at the club to integrate with the first team rather than being farmed out like previous seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Explains the spin video yesterday. (For what it’s worth, I’m onboard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 31 minutes ago, Squid said: Chris Martin? although he joined in Feb. Not a January signing then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, ThePrisoner said: Cameron Jerome started scoring and secured us play-offs during Rowett's full season. Maybe. But we then had to endure the 2nd leg at Fulham... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-a-lama fa fa fa Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Game time for knight, sibley etc.....i hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Sensible decision. If signing Rooney isnt enough to drag us into the play offs then we arent good enough. Wait until the summer and re-assess rather than waste money in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 In Mr Cocu i trust.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenBr Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 It doesnt matter who we sign regardless of whether it is January or in the summer. We either massively overspend and then play them out of position or we buy from lower league and play them out of position or we sign a thousand players who all play in the same position. Stick with the youth. Dont sign anyone with this scouting team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Can definitely see Cocus point here- we have a number of talented u23s who have to be considered for a role in the first team, so we don’t want to be making loads of unnecessary signings to block their paths. January as a window is also notoriously difficult to get decent business done in, so really it has to be the less busy of the two windows if possible. Should be a window used to make tweaks to your squad, rather than rebuilds which are best left to the summer. That said however, there are still some gaping holes in our team imo that need filling, and need filling quickly. While theres various weaknesses that can be left until the summer to address when we’ve got more time to sort them, there’s also a couple of areas in the squad that are really concerning and it’s more important we do something to address them sooner than the summer (Such as at CB). So personally, while I agree with Cocus general principle in terms of his long term philosophy with the academy, imo I can see justification for 3-4 signings in January, so I’m still a little disappointed if we don’t do anything- especially if there’s still a chance of us doing something this season. In fairness mind, we normally get this sort of statement before every window. It’s the standard thing to do really, come out and say you don’t need anything, then if you go in for a deal you won’t get ripped off as clubs will think you won’t hang around. If you come out and say “we’re bloody desperate for signings and we’ll be fighting for anyone we can get” then quite obviously any clubs gonna see you coming from a mile off and hike their price up, knowing you’ll pay it. Personally, I don’t buy the statement is any more than that (and I think making such a statement is exactly the right move!). My crystal ball is telling me we get 3 signings in January- Marquee CB early doors to replace Keogh, a right winger (possibly on loan) around deadline day, and a cover right back to replace wisdom who we shift on to free up some wages. We’ll see if I’m right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC27 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 hour ago, David said: I know this will disappoint some but I’m actually happy to hear it. You can waste so much money desperately chasing in January, really not the month to start bringing in large numbers of players. In contrast spending big one very good player like Villa did on wages and loan fee for Mings last year and Mitrovic the year before with Fulham can be the difference. Last two seasons I think we have missed out based on our decision not to make a key signing in January to freshen things up. Very much agree though we don’t need quantity. Spend big on quality is the key to a successful second half of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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