Ambitious Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 I have absolutely no problem in signing experienced players on a free - the problem is when you start paying fees for players late into their career. I would argue that it’s not advisable for a club in our situation. Ultimately, we do need quality in any way we can get it. NML just had his career best year at 31/32. If the plan is to run a sustainable football club, outgoing transfers are a major part of being able to realise that. If you’re looking to compete, like we did in League One, the only factor is bring enough quality into the club. The resale value of assets is inconsequential, but I’d guess and hope that’s not the case now we’re in the Championship. WarCatDCFC, FlyBritishMidland and Caerphilly Ram 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_RAM Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 30+ year olds bring experience, leadership and a calming presence when the pressure is on, having a few 30+ year olds in the squad is never a bad thing but you cannot have a full squad of them, usually their tanks empty a lot quicker and their legs just aren't there anymore, of course exceptions can be made for the elite, Walker is a machine for example. Look at Chelsea this season, they have a lot of very skillful players but they're severly lacking in the experience and leadership department, their squads average age is 23.7 years, if they bring in some experience they'd be pushing for a top 4 finish next season. jimtastic56 and WarCatDCFC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimbeard Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 On 01/06/2024 at 14:13, Ram1988 said: Wellman may be able to help 🤣 Midfielder? Who does he play for? I know nothing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 3 hours ago, Wolfie20 said: So that's almost 30% of their team and they got relegated? The remainder couldn’t have been up to much then. Nearly every relegated team has quality, same way there’s a few players we’d take off Birmingham ,Huddersfield and even Rotherham. FlyBritishMidland, jimtastic56, nogbad van 50 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlsonDerby Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 12 hours ago, WarCatDCFC said: Players back then could play football no matter what age even into their 40s but players these days after 30 they fall apart on the pitch they don't put in the work but the kind of players back then could run circles around our team today What you on about? Look at total appearances of non goalkeepers playing late on 40 years ago vs players retiring now. Bellingham for example will probably burn out in his early thirties but he’ll have probably played the highest number of matches by an elite English footballer by that point. They’re like cars - it isn’t number of years old it’s miles on the clock. Caerphilly Ram, FlyBritishMidland and Rammy03 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram1988 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 10 hours ago, Grimbeard said: Midfielder? Who does he play for? Vitabiotics I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
California Ram. Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 (edited) Tyreece John Jules just let go by Arsenal. Henry Jeffcott, who was briefly at Derby too Edited June 3 by California Ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield_Ram Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 31 minutes ago, California Ram. said: Tyreece John Jules just let go by Arsenal. Henry Jeffcott, who was briefly at Derby too I'd have John-Jules back if we can get him on an incentivised contract. Maybe a small wage, but combine it with a decent bonus for when he plays. However, I doubt he'd go for something like that as it is so obvious he's injury prone. FlyBritishMidland, WarCatDCFC and Fraser_23 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouRams Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Sheyi Ojo is out of contract this summer, one I always thought would go on to do more than he has could be worth a look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Okonkwo could be a decent goalkeeping option for us, especially if Vickers leaves too. YouRams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield_Ram Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 2 minutes ago, Carnero said: Okonkwo could be a decent goalkeeping option for us, especially if Vickers leaves too. Agree with this. I've heard a lot of good things said about him from Wrexham fans. With him being available on a free transfer, we could even sign him up then loan him out back to wrexham in L1 for next season to help his development. Goalkeepers usually improve with experience so it could be good for him to go up the pyramid league by league. Just look at James Trafford for a goalkeeper whose development was rushed. Carnero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 2 hours ago, California Ram. said: Tyreece John Jules just let go by Arsenal. Henry Jeffcott, who was briefly at Derby too Didnt Kido Taylor-Hart also have a loan spell with our u21s Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilsonram12 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 12 minutes ago, DCFC1388 said: Didnt Kido Taylor-Hart also have a loan spell with our u21s Yep, him and another from arsenal I'd take JJ on a 1 year deal to with option to extend to see if we can get him up to utilise his potential Also the GK okonoko looks decent from what I saw on welcome to Wrexham Premier ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 3 hours ago, California Ram. said: Tyreece John Jules just let go by Arsenal. Henry Jeffcott, who was briefly at Derby too Really messes with me that there are women players in this same list. Some of the names I have zero clue if they're men or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 My suggestion is that we sign 7 players who are well used to playing at midtable level in this division notably attack and midfield. We can start with a few players on free transfers from Derby - Sibley and Collins, perhaps that Hourihane fella who'd take less wages if we let him do a bit of coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 15 hours ago, Eoghan1884 said: Nearly every relegated team has quality, same way there’s a few players we’d take off Birmingham ,Huddersfield and even Rotherham. I think Rotherham are very much bringing in and not selling looking at their activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimtastic56 Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 8 minutes ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: My suggestion is that we sign 7 players who are well used to playing at midtable level in this division notably attack and midfield. We can start with a few players on free transfers from Derby - Sibley and Collins, perhaps that Hourihane fella who'd take less wages if we let him do a bit of coaching. Warne’s dilemma with Collins - is that in his last season in the Championship , he only scored 3 goals . If we had a young version of Chris Wood , I would be sleeping a lot easier . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 3 minutes ago, jimtastic56 said: Warne’s dilemma with Collins - is that in his last season in the Championship , he only scored 3 goals . If we had a young version of Chris Wood , I would be sleeping a lot easier . He'll be cover for injuries or a useful unit off the bench. Like having an angry wasp too throw in someone's face to allow you to do a runner and get a draw when someone's give you a pummelling after 11 rounds. jimtastic56 and 'Rambe33 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Sometimes your own players are the best judges of a player that will enhance a side. Eranio suggested Baiano and Stimac suggested Asanovic to Smith. Not bad suggestions. Turk Thrust, McMuffin and Comrade 86 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambalin Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 6 hours ago, California Ram. said: Tyreece John Jules just let go by Arsenal. Henry Jeffcott, who was briefly at Derby too Sure Matt Hale will have a eye on a few of those some have good reputations at youth level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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