Summer Transfer Window 2025/26

[Holmes_and_Watson]

1 minute ago, SW11_Saint said:

But young players can, and do, improve. Goalies in particular mature more slowly than outfield players. No idea if Gav has improved enough to be a true #1 yet? (his loan spell at SL and injury may suggest otherwise). It is one big decision that Still & Spors need to address though, and quickly. McCarthy thankfully came good in the playoffs but was unconvincing last year (putting it mildly). 

Should have bought that Rotherham goalie a couple of years ago. Think Birmingham got him for a snip….

I heard we struggled to attract 'keepers, because we insisted on getting them in for a snip. 🙂

[Pamplemousse]

Viktor Johansson, he went to Stoke. Named their player of the season last year.

Given how much he was available for (£1million apparently) surprised a Prem team didn't snap him up as a number 2 option. I assume we were looking at ball-playing goalkeepers under Martin, I wonder if we have moved on from that sort of profile and will focus on ... shot-stopping and commanding the box...

[SW11_Saint]

30 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said:

Viktor Johansson, he went to Stoke. Named their player of the season last year.

Given how much he was available for (£1million apparently) surprised a Prem team didn't snap him up as a number 2 option. I assume we were looking at ball-playing goalkeepers under Martin, I wonder if we have moved on from that sort of profile and will focus on ... shot-stopping and commanding the box...

Ah yes Stoke. Played a blinder at SMS I recall. 

[Wade Garrett]

3 hours ago, Farmer Saint said:

Maybe I just shouldn't make Physics jokes...

That would be a good start.

[suewhistle]

5 hours ago, Farmer Saint said:

Maybe I just shouldn't make Physics jokes...

Yeah, you'll only get a reaction. Equal and opposite obvs.

[verlaine1979]

With Quarshie, Charles and Downs in the side, we might actually have a bit of physical presence on the pitch for the first time since Lavia left.