Ghost of Clough Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, DCFC1388 said: Personally think we need 8-10 players depending on youth players like Brown stepping up and if Davies stays - Then I think you'll be disappointed as it's extremely unlikely we'll make that many signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, Ghost of Clough said: Then I think you'll be disappointed as it's extremely unlikely we'll make that many signings. We signed 5 in Jan so see no reason why we wont make more than that this summer? Situation hasn't changed in terms of the embargo. Rammy03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 2 hours ago, DCFC1388 said: We signed 5 in Jan so see no reason why we wont make more than that this summer? Situation hasn't changed in terms of the embargo. You don't remember the poster commenting how stupid Rooney was having more than 5 loans cos you can't play more than 5 at a time?! ? I hope we make a couple of 'sensible' signings and at least 5 loans. Hoping there's a 'star striker' waiting to be found tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Looking at the squad list realistically we need 4 cb's, 2 cm's, 2 or 3 centre forwards and 1 or 2 wingers. That's an absolutely huge task that sits in front of us considering how close we are to the pre-season. I know lampard brought in players late but this is a task of a whole other order. I'd be comforted by Pearce's words if the running of the club hadn't turned into such a shambles in recent years but since it has I'm waiting for actions to happen as opposed to statements. RammingStone66 and Jimbo Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (hick) Saunders Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 May have to plan it over 2 windows rather than rush it all through the summer. Could also plan to trial and pick up one of the best of the inevitable free agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, Leeds Ram said: Looking at the squad list realistically we need 4 cb's, 2 cm's, 2 or 3 centre forwards and 1 or 2 wingers. That's an absolutely huge task that sits in front of us considering how close we are to the pre-season. I know lampard brought in players late but this is a task of a whole other order. I'd be comforted by Pearce's words if the running of the club hadn't turned into such a shambles in recent years but since it has I'm waiting for actions to happen as opposed to statements. I think realistically we need 5 additions in the short term, 2 centre backs, a midfielder and 2 strikers. That should make us just about competitive. Then strengthen further in January ? New Gold Dream, Leeds Ram, Dean (hick) Saunders and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: I think realistically we need 5 additions in the short term, 2 centre backs, a midfielder and 2 strikers. That should make us just about competitive. Then strengthen further in January ? With the amount of free agents we could potentially sign a couple once the transfer window shuts. I can see Rooney getting 5 loans in plus a few frees Jimbo Ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: I think realistically we need 5 additions in the short term, 2 centre backs, a midfielder and 2 strikers. That should make us just about competitive. Then strengthen further in January ? Personally, I'd be wanting back ups in case injuries crop up; we don't really have a realistic option for cb who isn't from the youth team atm, I am far from convinced about Bielik's fitness and depending on the formation we need 3 strikers to avoid relying on CKR like last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 54 minutes ago, Leeds Ram said: Looking at the squad list realistically we need 4 cb's, 2 cm's, 2 or 3 centre forwards and 1 or 2 wingers. That's an absolutely huge task that sits in front of us considering how close we are to the pre-season. I know lampard brought in players late but this is a task of a whole other order. I'd be comforted by Pearce's words if the running of the club hadn't turned into such a shambles in recent years but since it has I'm waiting for actions to happen as opposed to statements. For 1 position... with Kazim and Stretton already on the books... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Ghost of Clough said: For 1 position... with Kazim and Stretton already on the books... ? depending on the formation it could be 2 positions. Stretton's only football besides 1 game with us has been non-league... he's not ready for championship football. Rample 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldben Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Yorkshire examiner links us with offering trials to old cast offs ... Jagielka was released by Sheffield United this summer and played 16 times in his second stint with the Blades, generally showing himself to be a steady hand still in the top flight when called upon at the age of 38. Stearman meanwhile is now 33 years old and has been let go by Huddersfield Town, despite playing 21 times for the Terriers in the Championship last season. O SKRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 22 hours ago, Ghost of Clough said: For 1 position... with Kazim and Stretton already on the books... ? 1 position, why’s that? Is it all our goal scoring wingers we have meaning we absolutely have to play 433? Absolutely we need at least 2 forwards, the ones we have on the books are bottom 4 standard at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Oldben said: Yorkshire examiner links us with offering trials to old cast offs ... Jagielka was released by Sheffield United this summer and played 16 times in his second stint with the Blades, generally showing himself to be a steady hand still in the top flight when called upon at the age of 38. Stearman meanwhile is now 33 years old and has been let go by Huddersfield Town, despite playing 21 times for the Terriers in the Championship last season. O We are in deep trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Rammy03 said: We are in deep trouble. I wonder if that's what Leicester fans said when the were stuck with Morgan? SKRam and Premier ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 hour ago, RoyMac5 said: I wonder if that's what Leicester fans said when the were stuck with Morgan? Wes Morgan is currently 37 and has just retired. Jagielka is 38. We don't need any more journeymen. We currently have loads of players under 20 and seemingly a lot of players over 30. The squad is a mess. I know I can't expect much but come on, we are in trouble if we are signing these cast offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 25 minutes ago, Rammy03 said: Wes Morgan is currently 37 and has just retired. Jagielka is 38. We don't need any more journeymen. We currently have loads of players under 20 and seemingly a lot of players over 30. The squad is a mess. I know I can't expect much but come on, we are in trouble if we are signing these cast offs. Don't be daft, signing a couple of experienced pros on short deals, when we've lots of youngsters and a shortage in certain positions ain't the same as paying silly money for players like Anya and Blackman. nogbad van 50, gccrowdpleaser, Ghost of Clough and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I hope they don’t go after that 36 year old Ronaldo or 34 year old Messi, has beens Ramarena, SKRam and DCFC1388 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Foreveram said: I hope they don’t go after that 36 year old Ronaldo or 34 year old Messi, has beens Or Zlatan, he turns 40 this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Perhaps bring Shilts back if Marshall goes, can’t beat experience ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisby Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 2 hours ago, RoyMac5 said: Don't be daft, signing a couple of experienced pros on short deals, when we've lots of youngsters and a shortage in certain positions ain't the same as paying silly money for players like Anya and Blackman. What we wouldn’t give for a Paul McGrath like figure, dodgy knees and all!!!! Ramarena, RoyMac5, SKRam and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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