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Title: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 3, 2025, 10:27:53 May as well put any rumours about transfer deals in this window in here.
I heard we have made an approach for Tyler Smith from Bradford on loan. Harrogate sign midfielder Bryn Morris from Newport County for an undisclosed fee. Morecambe extend Liverpool center-back Rhys Williams loan until May. Bradford sign midfielder George Lapslie from Gillingham for an undisclosed fee. They have already been linked with Tommy Leigh at Franchise while Wigan striker Josh Stones too. Walsall have rejected bids from twoL1 clubs for midfielder Jamie Jellis. Carlisle sign midfielder Elliot Embleton on a three-and-a-half year deal from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee. They have also signed Gateshead midfielder Callum Whelan. Also midfielder Will Patching from Derry City on a free. Notts County recall defender Kyle Cameron from his loan at St. Johnstone and send him on loan to Barrow. Barrow AFC sign tall midfielder Isaac Fletcher from Spennymoor where he scored 11 goals so far this season. Cheltenham Town goalkeeper Owen Evans has joined Barnet on loan until the end of the season. Newport sign GK Lewis Webb on a free from Swansea. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Friday, January 3, 2025, 10:29:38 Surely this time Bradford have learned their lesson about loaning us strikers!
Carlisle look like they're trying to spend their way out of trouble. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: 4D on Friday, January 3, 2025, 10:30:43 McKirdy isn't getting much first team game time.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 3, 2025, 10:38:09 Surely this time Bradford have learned their lesson about loaning us strikers! Tranmere also looking at him for a loan, geographically they would have the edge I would think though.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, January 3, 2025, 10:52:49 McKirdy isn't getting much first team game time. No thank you. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Friday, January 3, 2025, 10:54:27 Seconded. No ta. Just nowhere near the player we sold and no time to get him match fit.
Maybe in the summer.. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: 4D on Friday, January 3, 2025, 10:56:10 :fishing:
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 3, 2025, 11:07:06 McKirdy isn't getting much first team game time. Getting McKirdy back would the the most "Clem" thing to do to try and get fans back on his side. McKirdys time has gone. If he came back at full fitness he would be an asset but he isnt and probably wont ever be again. OOC in the Summer and Hibs will probably want him off the wage bill. He would be another waste of a huge wage and he didnt even like it here anyway. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Power to people on Friday, January 3, 2025, 11:50:41 Would like to see him turn up somewhere and get back to the player he was here - there is clearly a talent there
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: No Longer Posh Red on Friday, January 3, 2025, 12:29:40 McKirdy isn't getting much first team game time. Maybe he'll rock up to Colchester with his mate Jack. I'd imaginr the Cowley's would love his maverick ways :) Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Freeloader on Friday, January 3, 2025, 12:45:58 Maybe he'll rock up to Colchester with his mate Jack. I'd imaginr the Cowley's would love his maverick ways :) Might win a few penalties for them without the need to take out the keeper first or fake contact with a defender. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Friday, January 3, 2025, 12:53:23 He's in the last year of his contract so it'll be interesting to see what he does do. Maybe he's just lost interest in the game? I hear he's big on golf now.
To be fair, he wasnt that bad when he returned last season. Scored a nice goal, but let's be real, he wasn't fit at all. God knows what condition he's in right now. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 3, 2025, 15:14:46 Bradford City have signed midfielder Brandon Khela from Birmingham City on loan.
Huddersfield Town defender Jaheim Headley has joined Port Vale. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, January 3, 2025, 15:18:17 He's in the last year of his contract so it'll be interesting to see what he does do. Maybe he's just lost interest in the game? I hear he's big on golf now. To be fair, he wasnt that bad when he returned last season. Scored a nice goal, but let's be real, he wasn't fit at all. God knows what condition he's in right now. It's clear that his Scottish adventure hasn't worked out. I'm sure when Hibs release him he'll talk 'fondly' about how badly it went. He needs a fresh start and a proper pre-season to get fit and allow him to prove he's over his heart issues. It wouldn't surprise me if he decides to hang up his boots and go into humerous football story podcasting, a la Simon Ferry. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Anonymous77 on Friday, January 3, 2025, 16:07:28 Would like to see him turn up somewhere and get back to the player he was here - there is clearly a talent there He came on yesterday for 20 minutes and every single one of the comments when he came on basically felt he’s a waste of time and the manager only subbed him on to get at the board. I’m sure he’s made a fair few quid in Scotland but it’s a real shame to see how he’s declined (albeit the health issues not his fault).Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Anonymous77 on Friday, January 3, 2025, 16:17:46 Calvin Ramsay (signed for Liverpool for 4m in 2022) is the latest player to be heavy linked with Carlisle. Had a failed loan move at Wigan Athletic this season. Certainly not messing about…
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 14:52:46 Expecting cash transfers out in January. Heard some whispers that Clem needs funding to see us through until the end of the season. Simply Red have a song about the current financial state.
I'd imagine if we get a bid for Harry Smith, or one of our talented youngsters, we'll be snapping off hands, despite what Olly says. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 14:57:49 Yeah, Holloway wont be the one making those decisions!
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:01:12 Yeah, Holloway wont be the one making those decisions! Absolutely. Clem is going to formerly oversee January again probably and just try and get a load of ex-players in. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:08:56 Absolutely. Clem is going to formerly oversee January again probably and just try and get a load of ex-players in. Harry McKirdy, come on down. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Jimmy Quinn on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:10:35 Holloway has already said we may have to look at trialist.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:11:34 Perhaps we will hear that Clemente has personally put his own money in to sign McKirdy on loan.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: doomster on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:13:09 Wonder if we will take a punt on Billy Bodin. Bench warmer for Burton and expect we probably have money owed for Godwin-Malife. Could allow us to replace Glatzel who’s totally off the boil.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:15:22 Holloway has already said we may have to look at trialist. Embarrassing. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:18:11 Some australian bloke on facebook reckons we are trying to sign Dan Kemp.
Next joke please Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:19:31 What I think has happened is he's telling someone we need a player of x, y and z qualities, he gets have a list back from someone then wants them in to look at.
They then come in "on trial" Doesn't scream "I've got a plan". Then again, if you could see them playing for their club they wouldn't be available. If this was summer it would be fine. But we can all see this will probably take until the end of the window. Again. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: DV on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:22:40 Embarrassing. I mean it’s not great but let’s not pretend we are the only club who will be looking at trialists Plus, you never know what you might find. Ofoborh was on trial last season before we signed him. Kirkman was on trial in the summer etc. It’s always an avenue worth looking at Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Matchworn Shirts on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:24:23 Some australian bloke on facebook reckons we are trying to sign Dan Kemp. Next joke please "Tried our best but just couldn't get it over the line as they rejected our offer of 50p spread over 48 monthly payments with no interest" Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:25:50 "Tried our best but just couldn't get it over the line as they rejected our offer of 50p spread over 48 monthly payments with no interest" Wouldnt accept a clause of we keep the player if we default on payments either Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:27:52 I mean it’s not great but let’s not pretend we are the only club who will be looking at trialists Plus, you never know what you might find. Ofoborh was on trial last season before we signed him. Kirkman was on trial in the summer etc. It’s always an avenue worth looking at Im not saying we shouldn't be looking at trialists but let's be real, we dont have a pot to piss in. The way Holloway said it, was as if 'dont expect much movement as we dont have any money'. Trialist come and go throughout the season that we arent told about, so to bring it up in the January transfer window is quite worrying. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: No Longer Posh Red on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:28:30 I mean it’s not great but let’s not pretend we are the only club who will be looking at trialists Plus, you never know what you might find. Ofoborh was on trial last season before we signed him. Kirkman was on trial in the summer etc. It’s always an avenue worth looking at Indeed, but not great if that’s your only option. Hopefully it’s not for us, but we all fear that it is, unless we sell our better players :( Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: DV on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:33:09 We have some absolute deadwood in the squad that we won’t be able to move on.
Feel our season is set. I’d imagine we’ll finish between 15th to 18th. I don’t think having a massive squad overhaul in January makes much difference to that. Honestly - I’d accept just getting a new keeper in & swapping Freckleton and Tshimanga for different options. As well as keeping our better players. A lot easier to move players in / out and have a massive overhaul / rebuild in the summer. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:35:11 This
Honestly - I’d accept just getting a new keeper in & swapping Freckleton and Tshimanga for different options. As well as keeping our better players. Should result in this I’d imagine we’ll finish between 15th to 18th. and I'd be thrilled with that right now. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 15:35:43 We have some absolute deadwood in the squad that we won’t be able to move on. Feel our season is set. I’d imagine we’ll finish between 15th to 18th. I don’t think having a massive squad overhaul in January makes much difference to that. Honestly - I’d accept just getting a new keeper in & swapping Freckleton and Tshimanga for different options. As well as keeping our better players. A lot easier to move players in / out and have a massive overhaul / rebuild in the summer. Agreed, i dont think we'll see much movement at all. Players like Cain and Uwa are impossible to get rid off. You have to wait till their contact runs out. I'd be surprised if we see more than three players come in through the door. I just want a capable keeper. I expect Wright to leave and i have a feeling Killkeny might be shipped off (Angus MacDonald syle) Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Pericardinho on Saturday, January 4, 2025, 23:52:59 Wish list:
Send back Barden and Tshimanga Sign an experienced #1 goalkeeper with 150/200+ EFL appearances. Doesn’t need to be anything special, just somebody who will command the box. Sign a fast powerful striker to compliment Smith. Doesn’t have to be a prolific goal scorer, just somebody who will stretch the play and battle for the flick ons. The ideal candidate won’t spend half the game on the floor. Don’t sell anybody good. (Smith, Wright, McGregor) Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Anonymous77 on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 00:49:44 Sounds harsh but hoping Barden’s injury keeps him out for a week or two so the club have no choice to get a new GK in (probably Redmen Evans knowing Clem) **EDIT - Just seen Holloway said its not concussion just a kick to the head so shouldn’t be a big deal.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: TheDukeOfBanbury on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 08:22:26 Wish list: Send back Barden and Tshimanga Sign an experienced #1 goalkeeper with 150/200+ EFL appearances. Doesn’t need to be anything special, just somebody who will command the box. Sign a fast powerful striker to compliment Smith. Doesn’t have to be a prolific goal scorer, just somebody who will stretch the play and battle for the flick ons. The ideal candidate won’t spend half the game on the floor. Don’t sell anybody good. (Smith, Wright, McGregor) Maybe add additional pace out wide but now we’ve already exceeded expectations. Expect we had “x” players lined up but they fell through but we sold “y”. Meanwhile Clem saved the Club - clap, clap and fucking clap. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: DV on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 08:46:18 Wayne Hennessey is a free agent!
About to turn 38 & hasn’t played regularly since Palace in 2021. …would he fancy a short term deal to play a bit? Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob1978 on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 08:53:45 Wayne Hennessey is a free agent! About to turn 38 & hasn’t played regularly since Palace in 2021. …would he fancy a short term deal to play a bit? Well if he hasn’t played for 4YEARS it’s a no from me. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 09:01:58 Not me if he's been out the game that long, but wiki has him being at forest 22-24. Presumably they have reserve games.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Pookemon on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 09:13:31 We've done well with young goalies over the last decade or so Fodringham, Vigroroux, BFG, Wollacot etc. Even in the Sheridan season when we played 7 goalies one of them now plays regularly in the prem.
This is the first year really where it hasn't worked out. Bycroft is a far better shot stopper than Barden who gets there but has hands made of paper, Bycroft also doesn't roll the ball out and then take 3 steps back before he kicks it into touch. Barden however has more presence and flaps less at crosses, corners etc. They are still young and will improve but neither quite ready yet We also have no pace, so have no way of forcing the defenders back on a day like yesterday when we were camped on the edge of our box for most of the 2nd half. So Goalie and a pacey forward/winger for me. Could do with more of course but avoiding the drop and then reassessing in the summer is probably the way to go. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: DV on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 09:13:58 Well if he hasn’t played for 4YEARS it’s a no from me. At no point in my post did I say he hasn’t played for 4 years. I said he hasn’t played regularly for 4 years…but you already knew that & just chose to be deliberately obtuse… Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 09:37:51 Scott Carson is another option as we're listing unrealistic goalkeepers that haven't played a lot of football recently.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 09:45:12 It's a sad state of affairs when the only keepers we can realistically get are free agents and u21 loans. And even most free agents are probably out of our wage bracket.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: THE FLASH on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 10:08:30 It's a sad state of affairs when the only keepers we can realistically get are free agents and u21 loans. And even most free agents are probably out of our wage bracket. A sad state of affairs full stop! Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:03:31 Wish list: This. Maybe also send back Cotterill but happy to keep him if he will be a squad player and not an auto 1st team pick.Send back Barden and Tshimanga Sign an experienced #1 goalkeeper with 150/200+ EFL appearances. Doesn’t need to be anything special, just somebody who will command the box. Sign a fast powerful striker to compliment Smith. Doesn’t have to be a prolific goal scorer, just somebody who will stretch the play and battle for the flick ons. The ideal candidate won’t spend half the game on the floor. Don’t sell anybody good. (Smith, Wright, McGregor) Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob1978 on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:08:19 Scott Carson is another option as we're listing unrealistic goalkeepers that haven't played a lot of football recently. Bring Tom Heaton back Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Jimmy Quinn on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:09:26 I’d get Ben Foster out of retirement!
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:18:30 Shilton could still do a job ;) been out of work a few years and just got over the hand of God goal!
But seriously....a good keeper who hasnt played regularly is nowhere near as much of an issue as a striker or defender who hasnt played regularly. Yes match fitness wont be quite up to it but his stopping and catching ability wont have changed due to innactivity as much as an outfield player. I want a more experienced keeper who knows L2 rather than another kid learning the ropes. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:23:11 Bring Tom Heaton back On 35k a week at Man Utd. Best job in the world, third keeper! Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:32:52 Well if he hasn’t played for 4YEARS it’s a no from me. Bet you didnt say that about the manager not managing anyone for 4 years though Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:34:19 Bet you didnt say that about the manager not managing anyone for 4 years though Doesnt take as long to get a flat cap match fit.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Jimmy Quinn on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:35:42 He definitely needs a smaller size cap😁
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: DV on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:37:09 Scott Carson is another option as we're listing unrealistic goalkeepers that haven't played a lot of football recently. Carson has a club. Hennessy doesn’t? He might I dunno want a job? He might not but it’s possible he might Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:59:27 A couple of keepers on frees.
Ryan Schofield 24 year old ex England U20 keeper last at Portsmouth. Jamal Blackman 30 year old keeper OOC at Shrewsbury after a short spell there. Sam Sergeant 27 year old ex Waterford keeper previously with Orient and Barnet. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: DV on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 12:19:14 Jamal Blackman is contracted to the other STFC.
He played yesterday Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 12:35:28 Sam Sergeant 27 year old ex Waterford keeper previously with Orient and Barnet. Is he injury prone and has he also played for Liverpool? If so, thats as far as our scouting remit will go. Should fit right in. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 12:51:32 Jamal Blackman is contracted to the other STFC. Only until this month, he signed until January a few weeks back.He played yesterday Is he injury prone and has he also played for Liverpool? If so, thats as far as our scouting remit will go. Should fit right in. No hes never played for Liverpool.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 13:20:51 Only until this month, he signed until January a few weeks back. No hes never played for Liverpool. I was joking. More making a point ex waterford and orient so probably top of the list as thats where our outstanding scouting network seems to stretch! Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 13:32:13 I was joking. More making a point ex waterford and orient so probably top of the list as thats where our outstanding scouting network seems to stretch! True, Liverpool would have been the full house.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Boeta on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 17:50:04 Desperately need to bin Barden off and bring in a decent keeper.
Not convinced it needs to be an experienced keeper though. Neither Benda nor Brynn were particularly experienced and they were both brilliant. Someone of their level who none of us have heard of would be the ticket. Title: Re: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 18:02:23 Desperately need to bin Barden off and bring in a decent keeper. Fair, but you have something to go on with someone who has played.Not convinced it needs to be an experienced keeper though. Neither Benda nor Brynn were particularly experienced and they were both brilliant. Someone of their level who none of us have heard of would be the ticket. Great if we get a Benda* but what if we get a kovar? *Even he didn't play first 10 games or so Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: DV on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 18:25:31 I think the cry for experience stems more from how unorganised (been better the last few weeks tbf) our defence is as much as it’s a requirement specifically for the keeper…
…that on our defending at set pieces. Keeper does need to be a bit more commanding (regardless of experience) because claiming high balls or rushing out to sweep are both traits Barden & Bycroft lack. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Oaksey Moonraker on Monday, January 6, 2025, 08:22:06 Calling out for a Luke Mccormick type keeper (maybe without the history) who can be the settling influence. Must be plenty around warming benches or not playing regularly.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: 4D on Monday, January 6, 2025, 09:04:11 Do all goalkeepers at STFC need to have a surname starting with a B? :sherlock:
Benda Bryan Bycroft Barden Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Monday, January 6, 2025, 09:13:01 Do all goalkeepers at STFC need to have a surname starting with a B? :sherlock: Benda Bryan Bycroft Barden Bmahoney Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Monday, January 6, 2025, 09:28:38 Calling out for a Luke Mccormick type keeper (maybe without the history) who can be the settling influence. Must be plenty around warming benches or not playing regularly. One that can catch the ball would be a start :D Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: adje on Monday, January 6, 2025, 09:29:54 Do all goalkeepers at STFC need to have a surname starting with a B? :sherlock: Have a mind block on "Bryan"?Benda Bryan Bycroft Barden Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Pericardinho on Monday, January 6, 2025, 09:35:56 Have a mind block on "Bryan"? Brynn I'm guessing. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Tails on Monday, January 6, 2025, 09:45:19 Tshimanga and Smith seemed to have something pretty decent forming as a partnership so was a real shame Smith got injured.
We desperately need a new striker though. Someone with a bit of place that can play off Smith would be nice. Failing that, just someone who knows how to shoot on target! Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nomoreheroes on Monday, January 6, 2025, 09:53:36 Brynn I'm guessing. (https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/12/16/15/newFile-1.jpg)Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: 4D on Monday, January 6, 2025, 10:07:33 Brynn I'm guessing. Yes. Bloody autocorrect. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: adje on Monday, January 6, 2025, 10:20:29 😂 of course, should've worked that out!
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Monday, January 6, 2025, 11:56:45 Romaine Sawyers has left Wimbledon.
Way too good for League Two. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:01:35 Romaine Sawyers has left Wimbledon. Way too good for League Two. Wonder if he is going to Port Vale - played for Moore at WBA i think Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:07:31 Romaine Sawyers has left Wimbledon. Guess he's got offers then. Was only there on a 1 month contract. Wonder why nobody picked him up over the summer? Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:48:15 Wonder why nobody picked him up over the summer? I think he was like Jamal Blackman at Shrewsbury, recent injuries they had to overcome and both only offered a month contract respectively mostly to prove fitness.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:54:41 Ah, fair enough
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: swindonmaniac on Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:59:37 Calling out for a Luke Mccormick type keeper (maybe without the history) who can be the settling influence. Must be plenty around warming benches or not playing regularly. Don’t give a flying fuck about their history, just get a keeper who can stop the ball hitting the back of our net.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Leggett on Monday, January 6, 2025, 21:06:13 Nahhhh I could do without the child killing, if I'm honest... we'ver not had an image reclaimation project for a few years now though, I guess we might be due.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: swindonmaniac on Monday, January 6, 2025, 22:17:11 Nahhhh I could do without the child killing, if I'm honest... we'ver not had an image reclaimation project for a few years now though, I guess we might be due. Killed two children in a road accident, yes agree he was pissed. He never see out to murder anyone.Title: Re: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Monday, January 6, 2025, 22:29:21 Killed two children in a road accident, yes agree he was pissed. He never see out to murder anyone. Oh well that's ok then. I know you aren't saying it is. But mistakes have consequences and I did not enjoy it being his rehabilitation. Title: Re: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Oaksey Moonraker on Monday, January 6, 2025, 23:29:43 Calling out for a Luke Mccormick type keeper (maybe without the history) who can be the settling influence. Must be plenty around warming benches or not playing regularly. Maybe I should have just said David Lucas (season 1 version) but I meant Mccormick's second spell in 2018 post playing for Oxford and Plymouth.Title: Re: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Pericardinho on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 08:59:40 Oh well that's ok then. I know you aren't saying it is. But mistakes have consequences and I did not enjoy it being his rehabilitation. It did have consequences yes. He spent time in Prison for it. The thing is, unless you think the death penalty should stand, people do need to get on with their lives after they get let out. If he worked at Tesco, nobody would have an issue with him going back to a supermarket. His proffesion was football, so he went back to being a footballer. Where do you draw the line as to which jobs people should be able to come back to and which not? Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 09:18:27 Getting back on track after an old derailment about a drunken killer.
Carlisle United re-sign striker Cedwyn Scott from Notts County. Carlisle also in talks to sign 31-year-old free agent, winger Adam Reach previously at WBA. Released Dons midfielder Romain Sawyers set to sign for Bristol Rovers. Notts County sign 22 year old winger Will Jarvis from Hull City for an undisclosed fee. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 09:30:01 Mean while, we havent even fired up the laptop.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 09:36:06 Mean while, we havent even fired up the laptop. Anthony Hall and Clem are trying to decipher Jamie Russell's out of office response and work out where the responsibility for transfers now lie. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 09:48:49 Anthony Hall and Clem are trying to decipher Jamie Russell's out of office response and work out where the responsibility for transfers now lie. Jamie didnt leave the password for the laptop.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: 4D on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 09:55:08 Trying to find the little orange lotto machine and a set of balls :)
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 11:50:57 Heard Harry Smith didnt play saturday because we couldnt get a mask made in time. Club wanted it done for free but didnt realise the local playgroup werent doing papier mache and werent back till yesterday :wink:
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: 4D on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 11:55:13 They take time to grow :D
https://youtu.be/87NHueHBHwY?si=oQY2EY-1FpTKptzK Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 12:23:25 I remember noseybonk. They are right, it was weird
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 14:59:10 Several teams in L2 and L1 looking at 23 year old Tom Cursons who's scored 20 goals this season for Ilkeston in the Northern Premier this season.
Don't think hes the type of player Ollie wants or needs at the moment though. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 16:52:23 Not a deal, but a big deal: Andy Cook out for the season at Bradford with a cruciate. They're going to be in the market for a big man up top...
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: 4D on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 16:53:47 Not a deal, but a big deal: Andy Cook out for the season at Bradford with a cruciate. They're going to be in the market for a big man up top... Spoke to my mate who says they seem to be playing better, as they are not so direct. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 17:19:46 Bradford have agreed a deal with Franchise for ex-Accrington player, Tommy Leigh
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 10:44:41 Bradford have signed 21 year old big striker Michael Mellon on loan from Burnley.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 10:55:11 Bradford have signed 21 year old big striker Michael Mellon on loan from Burnley. Will that have an impact on Tyler Smith coming here? Or is he Andy Cook's replacement? Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 11:00:51 Will that have an impact on Tyler Smith coming here? Or is he Andy Cook's replacement? No idea TBH but he plays a quick target man role when he was on loan at Dundee and Morecambe where he scored a fair few goals previously. 16 goals in 36 games in those 2 loans.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 11:05:21 Carlisle United have signed 19 year old Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Sean Fusire on loan.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 11:10:23 Ex Town loanee Admiral Muskwe released by Harrogate after a short term deal.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 11:13:45 Carlisle United have signed 19 year old Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Sean Fusire on loan. Another one! Well they may improve, or take ages to gel. Suppose there's not much for them to lose by twisting. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 11:15:43 Another one! Well they may improve, or take ages to gel. Suppose there's not much for them to lose by twisting. 4th midfielder this window they have signed. 5 new signings so far and 4 more wanted by Williamson! after 3 more strikers!Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Power to people on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 13:15:23 Carlisle are going for it - no great surprise, expected to happen with their new ownership - it's called ambition and they clearly got it wrong in the summer
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 13:20:45 The difference is that they are not afraid to admit it by their actions
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 13:47:52 The difference is that they are not afraid to admit it by their actions And can afford to take a gamble to try and stay up. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 17:48:09 Wonder if he is going to Port Vale - played for Moore at WBA i think Just signed for Bristol Rovers Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: magicroundaboutred on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 15:25:05 Only 2 of the top 13 Teams to play away. Donny & Walsall.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Legends-Lounge on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 18:34:51 Only 2 of the top 13 Teams to play away. Donny & Walsall. That’s good. 100% nil points anyway. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Friday, January 10, 2025, 19:14:33 Carlisle sign Paul Dummett
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:31:03 Bradford sign Tommy Leigh from MK.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, January 11, 2025, 11:07:59 Carlisle sign Paul Dummett They really are going all out to avoid relegation, but then they can with their wealthy owner.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Tails on Saturday, January 11, 2025, 11:16:36 Gotta hope they gel quickly.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, January 11, 2025, 11:22:20 Gotta hope they gel quickly. Didn't Gills do the same 2 seasons ago and managed to scrape free of the relegation places, just, when they signed Hutton in the January window?Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Kinky Tom on Saturday, January 11, 2025, 14:12:23 Carlisle sign Paul Dummett Used to shag my mate's sister, fun fact. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Sunday, January 12, 2025, 22:52:29 Nathan Lowe recalled by Stoke.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Anonymous77 on Sunday, January 12, 2025, 23:19:40 Nathan Lowe recalled by Stoke. Quite unlikely but would love to see them bottle it, 14 points clear of play offs tho so would take some crumble.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Monday, January 13, 2025, 06:42:56 Quite unlikely but would love to see them bottle it, 14 points clear of play offs tho so would take some crumble. Would be absolutely beautiful to witness Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Tails on Monday, January 13, 2025, 09:44:33 They have goals all over their team and are a very good side anyway, I don't think it will effect them too much
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: 4D on Monday, January 13, 2025, 09:49:55 How have they managed to become good, were always consistently average. Crowds are still poor.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Monday, January 13, 2025, 09:50:00 Chesterfield sign someone who is delightfully named Bim Pepple.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Monday, January 13, 2025, 10:46:10 Quite unlikely but would love to see them bottle it, 14 points clear of play offs tho so would take some crumble. Blimey, I'd taken my eye off the ball at the top. How on earth did that happen. Only 3 losses and 5 more wins than anyone else! Fair enough. Still, at least they aren't owned by American owners who probably aren't fans of the club...Actually that's unfair. Have they invested heavily or just wisely? Chesterfield sign someone who is delightfully named Bim Pepple. Nice! His full fist name is apparently Aribusitamunoipirim. Still going to difficult to beat Nortei Nortey IMO Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Pericardinho on Monday, January 13, 2025, 11:47:08 Blimey, I'd taken my eye off the ball at the top. How on earth did that happen. Only 3 losses and 5 more wins than anyone else! Fair enough. Still, at least they aren't owned by American owners who probably aren't fans of the club...Actually that's unfair. Have they invested heavily or just wisely? Nice! His full fist name is apparently Aribusitamunoipirim. Still going to difficult to beat Nortei Nortey IMO This just sums up where we are as a club. Fans don't even notice who's clear at the top because we don't ever have to check anywhere near that direction anymore. How depressing. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, January 13, 2025, 11:59:23 Chesterfield sign someone who is delightfully named Bim Pepple. I heard we were also in for him, scored a lot at Southend this season and had his loan terminated by Luton to play at a higher level. Scored 11 in 23 games for Saarfend.His full name is Aribusitamunoipirim Emmanuel "Aribim" Pepple. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: DV on Monday, January 13, 2025, 12:11:50 Signed him on FM24.
Would not recommend…fwiw Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 12:20:11 One of Notts County's best players Dan Crowley is set to sign for MKD.....why? massive step down on every level IMO.
Leeds United are set to allow academy prospect Charlie Crew go out on loan to Doncaster Rovers until the end of the season. MKD defender Jack Tucker set to sign for Crawley in L1. Swansea City goalkeeper Nathan Broome has joined Port Vale on loan. Carlisle United have signed attacking midfielder Stephen Wearne from Franchise. Notts County has signed Everton forward Charlie Whitaker on a free and Sunderland defender Zak Johnson on loan until the end of the season. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Power to people on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 13:06:00 Carlisle squad must be huge now after the 7 new players they have got and still going - good luck with the squad harmony
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 13:10:29 Crowley is a very Scott Lindsey player, he'll do well there.
Supposedly 300k fee for a guy with six months on his contract who wasn't going to renew. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:04:23 Wimbledon's signing of free agent Marcus Browne was interesting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Browne_(footballer) When I looked at Wiki to determine who he was, this part peaked my interest - On 14 January 2025, Browne signed for League Two side Wimbledon on a deal until the end of the 2024/25 season.[20] The signing was financed by John Green through EA Sports FC streaming funds I then googled who John Green was - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Green And of STFC interest was this piece - He is also a supporter of the English football club Liverpool F.C. of the Premier League and an official sponsor of the English League Two club AFC Wimbledon, whose kit have featured a Nerdfighters emblem on the back of their shorts since 2014, considered by Green to be one of his crowning achivements.[156][335] Starting in 2011, Green had a gaming series on YouTube where he played FIFA, first as the "Swoodilypoopers", a fictionalized version of Swindon Town F.C., and then, starting in 2013, as the "Wimbly Womblys", a fictionalized version of AFC Wimbledon. Advertising revenue from the series was donated to the team. Almost a case of, look at what you could have 'won' Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:06:32 I remember watching the Swoodilypoopers for a bit way back when. He's the same fella who wrote Fault in Our Stars, so a bit of money behind him.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:36:50 Does he want to buy a club?
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 10:58:33 I remember watching the Swoodilypoopers for a bit way back when. He's the same fella who wrote Fault in Our Stars, so a bit of money behind him. Some of his streams were getting 30K viewers. A team featuring "fat Lucas" five times more popular than the real deal!Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 17, 2025, 10:56:43 Aston Villa midfielder Tommi O’Reilly has signed for Franchise on loan after recall from his spell at Shrewsbury Town.
Carlisle midfielder Harrison Neal has joined Fleetwood. Carlisle sign 19 year old striker Charlie McArthur on loan from Newcastle United Carlisle sign Manchester United striker Joe Hugill on loan. Bristol City 21 year old midfielder Tommy Backwell joins Cheltenham Town on loan. Manchester United striker Ethan Williams has joined Cheltenham Town on loan. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Friday, January 17, 2025, 12:46:09 How many is that now for Carlisle.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 17, 2025, 12:48:29 How many is that now for Carlisle. 8 I think now with more to come.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Friday, January 17, 2025, 12:49:49 Eight in, two out by my count.
Embleton, Whelan, Scott, Fusire, Dummett, Wearne, McArthur, Hugill in Melish & Neal out It's certainly active. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Friday, January 17, 2025, 13:28:16 Yeah, that's a lot of new faces to gel
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Freeloader on Friday, January 17, 2025, 13:43:37 Tyler Smith loaned by Barrow, signed in time for Saturday: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c04nnqq7pklo
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Friday, January 17, 2025, 13:54:22 Thats him scoring tomorrow then
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Berniman on Friday, January 17, 2025, 14:01:18 Tyler Smith on loaned by Barrow, signed in time for Saturday: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c04nnqq7pklo I wouldn't have been against him here tbh Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 11:49:05 Carlisle look set to sign Barnet winger Idris Kanu.
Carlisle striker Luke Armstrong has attracted bids from Fleetwood Town, Barrow, Motherwell and Kilmarnock. Accrington Stanley sign ex Town loanee, defender Benn Ward on a one-and-a-half-year deal from Championship side Burnley for an undisclosed fee. Chesterfield have signed left sided utility player Jack Sparkes on loan from Peterborough United. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 13:57:27 Chesterfield 37 year old defender Kyle McFadzean from Blackburn Rovers.
Decent signing if he can stay fit at this level. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 14:12:39 Accrington Stanley sign ex Town loanee, defender Benn Ward on a one-and-a-half-year deal from Championship side Burnley for an undisclosed fee. Benn Ward's an interesting one. I thought he was well at out his depth here. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 14:21:51 Benn Ward's an interesting one. I thought he was well at out his depth here. So did I, like a rabbit caught in the headlights, all of our young kids (17 or 18 year olds) when they have played looked at a better standard than he did and he was 20 at the time.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 14:37:58 Unless he has drastically improved, that is a pretty shit signing.
Although wasn't he a CB we were trying to play at LWB? Or vice versa? Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: horlock07 on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 15:43:50 Carlisle look set to sign Barnet winger Idris Kanu. The word up here is they could sign prime Nwankwo Kanu and still get relegated with the manager they have. Not sure where its going wrong for Williamson at Carlisle he did great at the Heed and Ok at Franchise before getting strangely poached by Carlisle, all very Scott Lindseyesque... Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 19:43:33 Carlisle make Josh Williams of Birmingham their tenth signing of the window.
Meanwhile, crickets at SN1. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 19:51:49 Carlisle make Josh Williams of Birmingham their tenth signing of the window. Meanwhile, crickets at SN1. Its ok, competitive. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: McGurk's Missus on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 00:03:33 I heard we were also in for him, scored a lot at Southend this season and had his loan terminated by Luton to play at a higher level. Scored 11 in 23 games for Saarfend. His full name is Aribusitamunoipirim Emmanuel "Aribim" Pepple. His parents were taking the piss after the birth of their third child... ''Right then, let's see how long it takes this cunt to spell his name properly'' :D Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 13:34:31 Carlisle closing in on a loan striker (11th new player).
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 13:50:58 Carlisle closing in on a loan striker (11th new player). Said to be Andy Dallas on loan from Barnsley, been at Barrow on loan first half of the season and scored 3 in 17 for them.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Barrett17 on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 13:53:37 Carlisle closing in on a loan striker (11th new player). If it clicks for Carlisle they certainly have the squad.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 14:02:07 If it clicks for Carlisle they certainly have the squad. Currently a 39 man 1st team squad including 9 development players that have been given 1st team numbers.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 14:05:31 Hadn't realised that the window closes on... the 3rd of Feb? Figured it was Friday, but apparently not.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 14:16:13 Hadn't realised that the window closes on... the 3rd of Feb? Figured it was Friday, but apparently not. "The English transfer window closes at 23:00 GMT on Monday, 3 February" No idea why its a couple of days later than normal, as previously its always been 31st Jan at 23:00 GMT. Apparently its... Quote Although the details have never been fully revealed, the Premier League did concur last year that the deadline was extended to help bring the English game in line with some of European football's elite leagues. Quote The transfer window for European countries is broadly the same as for the Premier League, give or take a few days. World governing body Fifa sets out two annual periods for transfer windows, with the exact timings set by each country's football association. This year, some countries - including Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands, external - have transfer windows that close a day or so later than the Premier League's deadline of 3 February. So, clubs from these countries' domestic leagues could still purchase players from the Premier League, but Premier League clubs will no longer be in the market to buy. This year, the Scottish Premiership's transfer window closes at the same time as the Premier League's. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Boeta on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 17:31:44 There are 29 goalkeepers who have played 10+ games in League 2 this season.
According to whoscored rankings, Barden is the worst of the lot and Bycroft is 21st. We should stay up with either but surely a good keeper gives us a fair chance of a top 10 finish and build momentum into next season (assuming Holloway stays etc) Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 19:27:31 Assuming the squad nucleus stays
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Berniman on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 09:34:50 And the budget doesn't get cut further, which is inevitable
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 10:30:10 And the budget doesn't get cut further, which is inevitable Well it is the highest in the clubs history or whatever nonsense came out in the AB minutes! Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: 4D on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 10:46:25 The thing is, there's a difference between budget and ACTUAL spend :)
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 10:57:00 The thing is, there's a difference between budget and ACTUAL spend :) Apparently we are sailing close to or right at the SCMP/FFP limits already with the current squad.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Berniman on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 11:18:43 That'll happen when you bundle in the coaching staff with the playing budget
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: horlock07 on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 11:22:58 So are we now fudging the FFP rules negatively to our detriment?
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Berniman on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 11:44:01 So are we now fudging the FFP rules negatively to our detriment? Tbh I don't don't know how it works with regard FFP, how the league get the numbers etc. but regards statements being made about our biggest budget for years etc. i have definitely heard that this season they included the coaching staff into their playing budget numbers. Irrelevant really i guess as it is what it is, but it is something to keep in mind with the rhetoric being given. But i will probably be accused of being an orange hat wearing sensationalist, or need to get over myself. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 12:30:43 Apparently we are sailing close to or right at the SCMP/FFP limits already with the current squad. I thought we weren't?! Ollie hinted at it though. Suspect the crowd figures have forced a re-evaluation Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: No Longer Posh Red on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 12:37:16 Apparently we are sailing close to or right at the SCMP/FFP limits already with the current squad. Which is apparently 50% of Turnover, so that should be able to point to what the Budget is. Whether that includes coaching staff or not I've no idea Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 12:41:50 Suspect the crowd figures have forced a re-evaluation 100% this is the reason I have heard given.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 12:44:52 Quote The rules bring equity investment, where owners buy shares in a club, into line with the EFL's Salary Cost Management Protocol (SCMP) - part of Financial Fair Play regulations to help control clubs' financial losses. Under the current SCMP rules, League One sides can spend 60% of turnover on wages and transfer fees and League Two sides 50%, but 100% of any equity investment. Another change to the rules means that only 60%, in League One, and 50%, in League Two, of extra football income - such as prize money, cup earnings or transfer fees received - will be able to spent on player-related expenditure, whereas previously all of this money was able to be spent on the squad. It means that should an owner of a League One side invest £100m in their club they could only spend just over £60m on players. Owners can still spend an unlimited amount of money in non-player related costs such as infrastructure improvements or community projects. It comes as more and more new owners have taken over EFL sides - most notably in League One with the high-profile takeovers of Birmingham City and Wrexham. Blues spent a reported League One record fee of £15m on Fulham's Jay Stansfield in the summer as their ownership group, which includes NFL legend Tom Brady, brought in 13 new players including Lyndon Dykes, Alfie May, Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Tomoki Iwata. Wrexham, with their Hollywood partnership of owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, have also invested millions to take the club from the National League to League One in consecutive seasons. Many loopholes that Wrexham, FGR etc got around with "equity investments". Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: UTR on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 13:30:20 Franchise sign Nathan Thompson last week, he gets injured Tuesday and they’ve already agreed a deal for a new CB. Must be nice.
Granted this new CB could have already been on their list anyway. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 13:34:23 But removes the Wright->MK risk after a last minute "offer we couldn't refuse"
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 13:36:25 But removes the Wright->MK risk after a last minute "offer we couldn't refuse" Don't tempt fate. Lessens at most. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 14:19:20 But removes the Wright->MK risk after a last minute "offer we couldn't refuse" Does it? ;)Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Leggett on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 17:31:08 Many loopholes that Wrexham, FGR etc got around with "equity investments". But that involves financial input that the owners are happy to write off. Never gonna happen here, he's already made it clear that the loans will stay as just that, despite saying at least twice that he'd convert them into shares (the 'loophole' way of funding the club, mentioned above) Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Freeloader on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 21:22:19 Wigan Athletic have signed Crawley Town, and former Swindon Town, midfielder Ronan Darcy for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: adje on Friday, January 31, 2025, 07:58:48 Wigan Athletic have signed Crawley Town, and former Swindon Town, midfielder Ronan Darcy for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Don't blame 'em. Good playerTitle: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, January 31, 2025, 08:10:27 Don't blame 'em. Good player I always liked Darcy, but he tended to split the fanbase. Was he a Sandro signing? Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Cookie on Friday, January 31, 2025, 08:47:00 I thought he was weak with no end product but he proved me wrong at Crawley, and I've come to terms with it.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Friday, January 31, 2025, 08:48:38 If we listed players who've left Swindon and instantly become better players, we'd be here a long time. It's almost like we're doing something wrong!
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: DV on Friday, January 31, 2025, 08:50:31 I always liked Darcy, but he tended to split the fanbase. Was he a Sandro signing? Yes, he was signed during Sandro’s tenure. I rate him - the problem was he was a small tidy attack minded midfielder who never had the luxury of having a steely ball winning midfielder with him to do the dirty work. The story of our midfield between prime Grant & Ofoborh Best hair since Miglioranzi too… Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Friday, January 31, 2025, 08:54:57 I thought he was weak with no end product but he proved me wrong at Crawley, and I've come to terms with it. Me too. Players get better/suit a system or a team better. Doesn't mean he wasn't that when he was here. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: UTR on Friday, January 31, 2025, 08:57:56 I wasn’t a fan really. He had that decent game against Newport (I think?) where he was peppering shots in from range but other than that I thought his time here was mostly running around and being knocked off the ball. Couldn’t knock his effort though.
Same category as Lindsey, Conroy etc for me. Not worth the revisionism, it wasn’t working for them here, likely wasn’t going to work for them here if they stayed so they’ve left and done better elsewhere. Well done to them and no “what if’s” from our end because the same result likely wouldn’t have happened here. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Friday, January 31, 2025, 09:39:17 It's almost as if players can improve on a different team with different coaching, tactics and team mates and with age and experience....
Who knew??? Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: swindonmaniac on Friday, January 31, 2025, 09:42:24 I thought he was weak with no end product but he proved me wrong at Crawley, and I've come to terms with it. Several players proved us all wrong At Crawley, just shows how bad the management was.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, January 31, 2025, 09:47:51 I wonder how much subconsciously was that Darcy was being compared to Jack Payne and was never quite going to be able to fill his boots. Although to be fair Payne is now lower league 2 and Darcy is a league above.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: iParadise on Friday, January 31, 2025, 09:52:01 I wonder if we had a sell on?
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 31, 2025, 09:53:29 I wonder if we had a sell on? We dont normally include those apparently.Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Friday, January 31, 2025, 09:59:26 We dont normally include those apparently. Why would you not include one? Thats absolutley brainless if so I would say thats one way of getting a deal done quickly if you were short of cash…… Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 31, 2025, 10:03:24 Why would you not include one? Thats absolutley brainless if so This has been mentioned to me a few times, and seems to check out with Longelo's transfer to Salford where again no sell ons were included.I would say thats one way of getting a deal done quickly if you were short of cash…… Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: UTR on Friday, January 31, 2025, 10:17:45 Usually you can ask for a bit more up front if you don’t include a sell on clause.
Not all of the time but certainly in the case of a player that has some potential, the buying club may fancy a slightly larger up front fee to avoid having to pay out a sell on if they move on for cash. Likewise if a club wants rid of a player and the buying club doesn’t have or want to spend the cash, a free transfer with associated sell ons and clauses suits both parties. E.g Harvey Vale has just gone to QPR from Chelsea on a free transfer structured with add ons and sell ons. Can work the other way though as well if the buying club has form for selling on players for large sums. E.g Peterborough, they could probably negotiate a lower up front fee for a player by including a chunky sell on and providing X examples of that being more appealing than slightly more cash up front. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: UTR on Friday, January 31, 2025, 10:19:01 This has been mentioned to me a few times, and seems to check out with Longelo's transfer to Salford where again no sell ons were included. Confusingly though, the day after it was reported that we didn’t have a sell on, IH then mentioned in a presser that we do have a sell on (unless I heard wrong). Very confusing. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Berniman on Friday, January 31, 2025, 10:29:23 Confusingly though, the day after it was reported that we didn’t have a sell on, IH then mentioned in a presser that we do have a sell on (unless I heard wrong). Very confusing. It's not like our club to be communicating mixed messages and talk as if nobody knows what is going on Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: horlock07 on Friday, January 31, 2025, 11:32:05 It's not like our club to be communicating mixed messages and talk as if nobody knows what is going on TBF its not a mixed message from the club, there is a rumour that we don't Holloway says we do, the only one from the club says we do? Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, January 31, 2025, 13:30:33 Carlisle sign quick striker Joe Bevan in time to play against us tomorrow on loan from Burnley.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Friday, January 31, 2025, 15:32:34 Wrexham sigining Sam Smith from Reading and Jay Rodriguez
fairytale though Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: MarkyTee on Friday, January 31, 2025, 17:10:01 Wrexham sigining Sam Smith from Reading and Jay Rodriguez fairytale though ‘Hasn’t Phil Parkinson done well, though, Steve?’ Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Friday, January 31, 2025, 17:20:29 ‘Hasn’t Phil Parkinson done well, though, Steve?’ Alright Manish Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Pericardinho on Friday, January 31, 2025, 17:26:34 That's Paul Mullin almost certainly off then...
Barely gets a start as it is. Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: TailBetweenLegs on Friday, January 31, 2025, 17:32:18 Wrexham sigining Sam Smith from Reading and Jay Rodriguez Wish we had their owners and were run by them tbf. fairytale though Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Friday, January 31, 2025, 17:56:46 Dom Telford on loan to Barnet from Barrow
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Friday, January 31, 2025, 17:57:24 I mean Phil Parkinson's done very well not to get binned off for someone more glamorous to be fair to him, I was expecting him to get Ranieried at the first opportunity.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: tans on Friday, January 31, 2025, 18:04:43 That's Paul Mullin almost certainly off then... Barely gets a start as it is. He’s crap and had two fluke seasons Might have to add a new chapter to his book! Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG on Friday, January 31, 2025, 18:10:24 Mulin a reasonable league two striker. Not league one level.
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Leggett on Friday, January 31, 2025, 18:45:49 That's gonna spoil the TV show love in
Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: dagrumpymunki on Friday, January 31, 2025, 21:46:25 This has been mentioned to me a few times, and seems to check out with Longelo's transfer to Salford where again no sell ons were included. Holloway has stated to the media on at least two occasions that there was a sell on clause included in that deal. Why are people still.insisting it didn't happen? Title: Re: January transfer window deals and rumours Post by: Jimmy Quinn on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10:48:34 We’re now into the January/February transfer window deals and rumours😁
Cheers Mods (JJ)😁 Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Monday, February 3, 2025, 09:26:18 Right then, what do we think?
Quiet day would be fine by me. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Monday, February 3, 2025, 09:36:14 I think it'll be quiet. Nothing surprises me these days.
I never thought I'd be saying this in December, but not offloading players may actually = a very good window. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG on Monday, February 3, 2025, 09:57:15 Do loans have to be done by today? Waiting on that keeper still.
Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Boydy on Monday, February 3, 2025, 10:29:48 Do loans have to be done by today? Waiting on that keeper still. Yes all deals for any players currently with clubs must be completed today. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Monday, February 3, 2025, 10:33:16 Can still loan to non-league after today I think, but no more loans in.
Expecting Nicholls to convert his loan to perm today to mean we can use Freckleton as well as the other loanees, but anything else would be a surprise. Not that I know anything to begin with! Looking at the Moonraker, Sam thinks none of the goalkeeper targets we've looked at are likely now. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 3, 2025, 11:25:35 Yes as Nemo says we can loan out to non league, all deals for players currently under contract have to be done by 11pm tonight but we can still sign players out of contract (today) right up till the 1st March IIRC.
I expect a couple of loans to come in, 1 probably being a keeper plaus AN Other like the Barnsley lad and maybe one surprise addition, I expect no outgoings too. But that can change by the minute if a late and good offer come in (like DJ to Charlton previously). Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Monday, February 3, 2025, 11:36:56 That was probably the worst deadline day we've ever had, wasn't it? DJ sold, Matt Smith recalled when we were already in the shite. And the Freeman weirdness.
Still, we brought in Christopher Missilou so swings and roundabouts. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG on Monday, February 3, 2025, 11:43:08 If we don't get a keeper in, that is a very poor window yet probably the best January window under this mob. Shows how low the bar is.
Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Pericardinho on Monday, February 3, 2025, 11:45:59 Wakeling was sold on the team bus so nothing would surprise me with this lot.
The fact we are now almost certainly safe (barring an absolute disaster) makes it more likely we could sell somebody at the last minute. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:05:54 The fact we are now almost certainly safe (barring an absolute disaster) makes it more likely we could sell somebody at the last minute. Maybe Ollie/Clem think that now we are safe then why do we need to add players to the squad at the extra wage cost? maybe they will just go with what we have until the end of the season now?We can all see goalkeeper is a very much needed position but in recent games, although errors have been made by both keepers, these errors are no longer costing us points as we are outscoring the opposition more regularly. Just a suggestion. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: DV on Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:12:02 For the most part I’m hoping to see no real movement out.
Wouldn’t be against Grant Hall being terminated. I assume he’s on a decent wage, hasn’t delivered & doesn’t get in our first XI (or even match day XVIII) it might free up some wages but obviously he’d want paying off - so massively unlikely. Ideally I’d still like to see Barden go back & another older experienced keeper (not called Lewis Ward) come in either on loan or permanent. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:12:14 *if* we trusted the board to get it right in the summer, it would be perfectly reasonable to save our money for then, and possibly even to make a few sales in January when clubs are desperate.
But we don't. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: UTR on Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:13:59 Maybe Ollie/Clem think that now we are safe then why do we need to add players to the squad at the extra wage cost? maybe they will just go with what we have until the end of the season now? We can all see goalkeeper is a very much needed position but in recent games, although errors have been made by both keepers, these errors are no longer costing us points as we are outscoring the opposition more regularly. Just a suggestion. Depends whether you can make a signing now to get ahead of the summer. We all know this is a horrendous window for business so I agree now that we’re moving away from the drop zone, I can see the argument to save money for the summer but if we’re planning ahead and know somewhat what we want to look like next season and something appears now that fits that then go for it. Of course though that is predicated on it being a normal club who’s looked further than the next 2 days, don’t have a manager who’s out of contract at the end of the season and have long term planning in place. Insert John McGreal “It’s Swindon Town”. Title: Re: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:46:47 Wouldn’t be against Grant Hall being terminated. Hasta la vista, Hally. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Pericardinho on Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:48:47 Maybe Ollie/Clem think that now we are safe then why do we need to add players to the squad at the extra wage cost? maybe they will just go with what we have until the end of the season now? We can all see goalkeeper is a very much needed position but in recent games, although errors have been made by both keepers, these errors are no longer costing us points as we are outscoring the opposition more regularly. Just a suggestion. If it's loans we'd be bringing in you 100% have a point. However, if it's permanents you can argue the period between now and May is perfect to get players up to speed to be ready for next season. If you can get a head start on summer recruitment by bringing somebody in today then surely it's a no brainer. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:50:20 Only the availability and price of players is better in the summer
And we are brassic. Sooooo. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:53:43 And we are brassic. THE most important part of all of this.Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:55:30 Notts County have signed a Guinean striker named Mai Traore from Norway.
That's the kind of random signing you don't see enough of in the lower leagues in the post-Brexit world. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 3, 2025, 13:05:10 Notts County have signed a Guinean striker named Mai Traore from Norway. Absolutely they are rarer now, has all the hallmarks of another Onionbhaji or Danny N'Guessen type signing for me. Or before them Bernard Tchoutang or Eugène Dadi both who nearly signed for us in the early 2000s.That's the kind of random signing you don't see enough of in the lower leagues in the post-Brexit world. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: tans on Monday, February 3, 2025, 13:18:59 Burnely signed that Marcus Edwards from Sporting Lisbon
Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 3, 2025, 13:20:33 On a similar note I am surprised to see Marcus Rashford sign on loan for such a massive club in Villa after leaving the minnows of Man Utd!
Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Monday, February 3, 2025, 13:24:03 On a similar note I am surprised to see Marcus Rashford sign on loan for such a massive club in Villa after leaving the minnows of Man Utd! That whole story feels like there's more to it and frankly, he doesn't look very well in the signing for Villa pictures. I hope there's nothing too sinister going on behind the scenes there and that he can find a bit of form at a much less basket case club! Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: tans on Monday, February 3, 2025, 13:27:16 On a similar note I am surprised to see Marcus Rashford sign on loan for such a massive club in Villa after leaving the minnows of Man Utd! You watch him light it up there and make those Man Utd fans look very silly :D Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 3, 2025, 13:28:25 You watch him light it up there and make those Man Utd fans look very silly :D I think Man Utd have the most arrogant fanbase in the entire world.Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: tans on Monday, February 3, 2025, 13:29:29 Absolutely they are rarer now, has all the hallmarks of another Onionbhaji or Danny N'Guessen type signing for me. Or before them Bernard Tchoutang or Eugène Dadi both who nearly signed for us in the early 2000s. Tchoutang looked decent when he played in that Fraser Digby testimonail game. That was the game Philippe Cuervo played in too. He was quality but such a shame he was so injury prone Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Pericardinho on Monday, February 3, 2025, 13:32:55 Only the availability and price of players is better in the summer And we are brassic. Sooooo. Not necessarily. Some teams will be absolutely desperate to offload players now to free up budget. Lots of contracts will be getting ripped up / taken over by the buying club. Of course under normal circumstances it's a hard market to deal in, but there will be exceptions that can help us next season for sure. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, February 3, 2025, 13:35:50 Walsall on the verge of losing one of their best players Jamie Jellis to Wycombe for a decent fee, that could make their promoition push falter after losing their top scorer in this window too.
Bradford City have reportedly agreed a deal with Blackburn Rovers to sign goalkeeper Joe Hilton. Crystal Palace have reportedly sanctioned another loan move for Irish left-back Tayo Adaramola to Bradford City after the player spent the first half of the campaign at Stockport County in League One. That will be 3 signings in 24 hours after Crichlows signing. They are going all out for promotion it seems. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: RJack on Monday, February 3, 2025, 20:49:18 Angus McDonald leaves Aberdeen.
Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Nemo on Monday, February 3, 2025, 20:59:58 You could have given me a near infinite amount of guesses before I got to 'Lloyd Kelly to Juventus'.
Right up there on the Faubert to Real Madrid scale. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: McGurk's Missus on Monday, February 3, 2025, 21:55:02 Och aye, Angus McDonald leaves Aberdeen. That's got to be the most stereotypical Scottish sounding of Scottish transfers. It's almost a quote from ''The Family Ness''. Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Anonymous77 on Monday, February 3, 2025, 21:55:41 Marcus Ifill joins Bromley… not McKirdy.
Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: McGurk's Missus on Monday, February 3, 2025, 22:28:55 Nottingham Forest have signed ''The Jabberwocky'' creator from Aberdeen...
''...And, as in uffish thought he stood, The Jabberwock, with eyes of flame, Came whiffling through the tulgey wood, And burbled as it came!'' ...Lewis Carrol {one 'L' not two} Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Freeloader on Monday, February 3, 2025, 22:57:38 McKirdy contract at Hibs cancelled by mutual consent.
Title: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Freeloader on Monday, February 3, 2025, 23:49:06 Angus MacDonald [Aberdeen - Exeter] Free
Title: Re: Re: January/February 3rd transfer window deadline deals and rumours Post by: Batch on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 06:58:39 Angus MacDonald [Aberdeen - Exeter] Free I'd taken my eye off him and thought he was doing ok at Aberdeen. Obviously notMcKirdy contract at Hibs cancelled by mutual consent. The Bromley dream lives |