Scott129 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 1 minute ago, BucksRam said: I suspect we've been looking from Day 1 but news of our targets etc haven't come out. When you start getting to this stage of the window, and of course toward the end, agents and the like release snippets to tender for business.... I meant this transfer window in general. It's a market we don't seem to have looked at in previous windows (with the exception of Jozwiak). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 4 minutes ago, Scott129 said: Why has it taken so long for us to start looking abroad for players? I know absolutely nothing about him but it's a yes from me. There was a transfer embargo that meant we had trouble signing anyone who wasn't a free agent. I'd assume that we focussed on. British players then because it was an easier sell to those who could understand more of our history. Also we had issues with payments to Lech Posnan for Jozwiak and that might have put potential selling clubs off doing business with us. Just be thankful we are able to operate with more freedom again now and we are on the up. jono and FlyBritishMidland 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott129 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 3 minutes ago, Gerry Daly said: I think Scott we have to give Warne and the club the benefit of the doubt, they had a very limited budget in league 1 and we had to recruit known quantities on free transfers who could get us out of that division. Its great that as soon as we are able we have changed our approach That's fair. But, even a couple of years back when we were 'flush with cash', we seemed quite happy to pay over the odds for British-based players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Ram Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 What’s this all about? Transfer teaser? InstaRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Just now, Dan_Ram said: What’s this all about? Transfer teaser? It's an inbetweeners quote. Scott129, EranioIsGod, Crewton and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Ram Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 3 minutes ago, Srg said: It's an inbetweeners quote. Oh, yea, get that. Just seems weird that the admin has started being this interactive with people, doesn't seem to be the norm. Probably just a joke but haven’t seen it much so made me think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8TY Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 20 hours ago, Gerry Daly said: He's absolute class. Would love to see him back here He’s really not class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 The goalie link today from the Swedish league could well mean @Big Trav was right about us trying to sign a Swedish midfielder. How good is it that we’re looking all across Europe for targets and good deals rather than just who’s playing well in the league we’re in or prem players past their best like the Mel years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 2 minutes ago, Eoghan1884 said: The goalie link today from the Swedish league could well mean @Big Trav was right about us trying to sign a Swedish midfielder. How good is it that we’re looking all across Europe for targets and good deals rather than just who’s playing well in the league we’re in or prem players past their best like the Mel years. Think it shows we are using analytics. We will be looking for certain characteristics and statistical markers for different positions, then digging into from there. It's not like the old days where you physically just had to watch a lot of games and then go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 10 minutes ago, Srg said: Think it shows we are using analytics. We will be looking for certain characteristics and statistical markers for different positions, then digging into from there. It's not like the old days where you physically just had to watch a lot of games and then go from there. Totally agree and it’s actually pretty easy once you know what you’re looking for. Pretty confident we will sign 2 maybe 3 more foreign players this summer and hopefully they work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksRam Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 3 hours ago, Scott129 said: I meant this transfer window in general. It's a market we don't seem to have looked at in previous windows (with the exception of Jozwiak). Ah yeah, gotcha. A lot's changed I think, new management, we're the other side of embargoes and have moved on from a policy of somewhat questionable and very narrow-minded spending. I love the fact we're seeming to be tapping into a new market of potentially very good players for likely a fraction of what they'd cost over here. Still need to get it right of course. Aside from the financial issues we had with Jozwiak, despite the potential, he never quite realised what many of us, myself included, hoped for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 (edited) 5 hours ago, Scott129 said: That's fair. But, even a couple of years back when we were 'flush with cash', we seemed quite happy to pay over the odds for British-based players. But weren’t flush with cash. All the FFP was unravelling and Covid meant reduced income. We were hand to mouth and robbing Peter to pay Paul until the near collapse and Clowes rescue. I reckon it was knife edge in 2019 anyway, then Covid tipped the scale. Regardless, you are right it’s a great sign of broader thinking and fresh looks at everything 👍🏼 Edited July 18 by jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 1 minute ago, jono said: But weren’t flush with cash. All the FFP was unravelling and Covid meant reduced income. We were hand to mouth and robbing Peter to pay Paul until the near collapse and Clowes rescue. I reckon it was knife edge in 2019 anyway, then Covid tipped the scale. Bielik, Jozefzoon, Waghorn fees and wages and holding half the Vydra cash would have meant 30 million saved and a much better outlook. We could still have had the Mount, Tomori and Wilson loans within that as well. This is where we tipped over I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Not much in the striker front. We could do with an exciting addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Very highly rated youngster, similar to Ebou as others have mentioned but would be a smart addition. TomG, Comrade 86 and Carl Sagan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerphilly Ram Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 TomG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Just now, Caerphilly Ram said: Must be the young lad Ozoh. Must say it’ll be a great deal, very highly rated and some palace fans want him to stay and play a lot this season. Andrew3000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 So Warnes saying the new midfielder should be training with us Monday. Also said he missed out on a target they thought they had, probably Hladky? He wants a centre back with pace. A striker who can hold it up (target man). Also reiterated the want for 12 signings (7 signings with the 5 already in) Andrew3000 and RoyMac5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 TomG, jono and angieram 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 3 minutes ago, Animal is a Ram said: He doesn’t sound very happy for someone in Spanish sunshine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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