January Transfer Window

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Just now, HarvSFC said:

 

Fuck off if he really believes that

[Saint-Reece]

He doesn’t. Didn’t he say similar about the keepers when asked when we were first linked with Peretz? He just doesn’t throw the current players under the bus. I expect we will get a striker in. 

[HKsaint]

It is not necessary to sign a striker for the purpose of avoiding another relegation 

[Lighthouse]

I’m sure we’re looking at options. Whether anyone decent is available in this window, for a decent price or on loan, is a different matter.

[Starksj1995]

He said same about gk

anf the athletic said we were not let downs go without a replacement coming in

[benjii]

6 hours ago, Gloucester Saint said:

Quite, loads to criticise SR for and it was a weird pair of signings with him and Wood preparing for the PL as a promoted side, but to move on for a small profit to a club who wants the player and he wants the move is very logical. 

Clusterfuck summer 2024 - even Fernandes had been pretty underwhelming for West Ham since leaving us and was our best player along with Ramsdale last season. Forgot he was playing Tuesday until he was subbed. Fraser, a finished Lallana, Edwards, Wood, Downes - scorchio!

Don't forget Brereton Diaz and Archer!

[stknowle]

5 hours ago, HKsaint said:

It is not necessary to sign a striker for the purpose of avoiding another relegation 

Complacency is the bedfellow of failure HK my old pal.

[Chez]

1 hour ago, benjii said:

Don't forget Brereton Diaz and Archer!

I notice Brereton has scored just two in 21 for Derby and immediately thought to myself that he will be back here next season. Checked his stats and surprisingly he has started most games. They play him behind the striker mostly, which might explain his lack of goals even at this level. Maybe they will take him off our hands if we offer a sweet deal?

[East Kent Saint]

8 hours ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

Fuck off if he really believes that

More he doesn't want to suggest the strikers he's going to have after the window closes are badly thought of by him !!!

[Fabrice29]

9 hours ago, Gloucester Saint said:

To clarify, I’m not saying he didn’t perform well for us last season, but the standard was so low at SFC last season that he was our shining light and and something to take a positive from. This season for West Ham he’s been mediocre at best - if generous - and it highlights that you need a superb summer window of new players just to compete stay up as a promoted club and/or one circling the drain as they and Wolves did.

Sunderland have done it tbf and Leeds might stay up too unless Nuno suddenly gets the Hammers going. My point was wondering whether we might have over-rated him very slightly (only very slightly as I think there’s a player there) because we were so rotten everywhere else.

I know what your point was and to clarify I’m saying it’s not true that he’s been mediocre at best. Slightly before Xmas (when I last checked) he was at the top end of performance charts similar to the ones he was with us. He had intercepted the ball more times than anyone had in a game this season against Brighton and was one of the best interceptors in Europe, just like he was when he was playing for us. He was in the top 5 of pass success in the league. His match ratings (albeit these are subjective) are consistently high. 

Edited 9 hours ago by Fabrice29

[lambtiss]

11 hours ago, HarvSFC said:

 

Yes, no need for another striker as we already have one dependable striker who blows hot and cold, one who only plays well against Birmingham City and another who is only ever fit on a full moon.

[Pwoite]

I can’t believe the lack of rumours on here. Either things are genuinely quiet or we are keeping our cards very close to our chest, which is increasingly difficult in the modern world.

My take is as follows:

Edwards is too short and lacking the presence to make it at top level, and either we are bringing in an experienced player to be what Stephens was supposed to provide, or they see Kaya Sanda as our fifth man, now he’s returned from loan.

There will be a Downs replacement, probably a loan, probably from Germany.

Any other incomers will depend on shifting Aribo, Edozie, Fraser etc, and freeing up wages and emptying the squad.

Finally, if the Alfie House rumour is true, then we might see a move to get one or two of the alleged troublemakers out, and replaced, though if it is Downes, with Charles coming back, Lander, Bragg and Williams, we might not do a like for like replacement.

[hypochondriac]

Just now, Pwoite said:

I can’t believe the lack of rumours on here. Either things are genuinely quiet or we are keeping our cards very close to our chest, which is increasingly difficult in the modern world.

My take is as follows:

Edwards is too short and lacking the presence to make it at top level, and either we are bringing in an experienced player to be what Stephens was supposed to provide, or they see Kaya Sanda as our fifth man, now he’s returned from loan.

There will be a Downs replacement, probably a loan, probably from Germany.

Any other incomers will depend on shifting Aribo, Edozie, Fraser etc, and freeing up wages and emptying the squad.

Finally, if the Alfie House rumour is true, then we might see a move to get one or two of the alleged troublemakers out, and replaced, though if it is Downes, with Charles coming back, Lander, Bragg and Williams, we might not do a like for like replacement.

Surely a striker is the priority now that Downs has gone? I agree about the centre back by the way but we probably need to shift one of the other three. Wood would be my preference given that Stephens isn't likely to leave and THB is half decent on his day. 

[Turkish]

2 minutes ago, Pwoite said:

I can’t believe the lack of rumours on here. Either things are genuinely quiet or we are keeping our cards very close to our chest, which is increasingly difficult in the modern world.

My take is as follows:

Edwards is too short and lacking the presence to make it at top level, and either we are bringing in an experienced player to be what Stephens was supposed to provide, or they see Kaya Sanda as our fifth man, now he’s returned from loan.

There will be a Downs replacement, probably a loan, probably from Germany.

Any other incomers will depend on shifting Aribo, Edozie, Fraser etc, and freeing up wages and emptying the squad.

Finally, if the Alfie House rumour is true, then we might see a move to get one or two of the alleged troublemakers out, and replaced, though if it is Downes, with Charles coming back, Lander, Bragg and Williams, we might not do a like for like replacement.

Who just to remind everyone cost more than Edwards and Wood from our sister club in the French third divison. He's come back from loan 6 months early after only playing 6 times. 

[DT]

We should definitely be going all out to get rid of that tiresome snake, Downes. And Armstrong is never captain material, or good enough. I'd be keen to ship out Cameron Archer too, as he's shit, and hope that Baz is unimpressed with being second now and will request a move.

Have to be an optimist.

[Chez]

10 minutes ago, Pwoite said:

I can’t believe the lack of rumours on here.

I can. We spent a shit load in the summer, signed a lot of players and have a sizeable squad. It's hardly surprising three or four haven't signed in this window already. 

[badgerx16]

Zach Awe moves to Salford City.

[Chez]

Is Bree returning this month?

[Bakovnetski]

9 minutes ago, Chez said:

Is Bree returning this month?

At least that's a 4-4-2 option and HDJAJFU in this division 

[Turkish]

12 minutes ago, Chez said:

Is Bree returning this month?

Hes meant to be but Jones said he wants to keep him and why would he want to come back?

[Chez]

6 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Hes meant to be but Jones said he wants to keep him and why would he want to come back?

Sounds like Charlton will likely extend the loan then, but it's the club's (SFC) decision not his of course. If Jelert is now fit, then we won't need Bree in terms of numbers.

[Chez]

13 minutes ago, Bakovnetski said:

At least that's a 4-4-2 option and HDJAJFU in this division 

HDJAJFU?

[S-Clarke]

Those comments from Tonda just re-affirm what I think is going to happen.

'Ross is like a brand new signing for us' - count me surprised if it's anything different.

I'll be watching Ronnie with interest at QPR as my personal opinion is that we've used him poorly, but we'll see. One less centre back available in the squad does potentially reduce the scope for a constant use of 3 CB's in the 1st team though - just saying.

Edited 6 hours ago by S-Clarke

[Tamesaint]

57 minutes ago, Pwoite said:

I can’t believe the lack of rumours on here. Either things are genuinely quiet or we are keeping our cards very close to our chest, which is increasingly difficult in the modern world.

My take is as follows:

Edwards is too short and lacking the presence to make it at top level, and either we are bringing in an experienced player to be what Stephens was supposed to provide, or they see Kaya Sanda as our fifth man, now he’s returned from loan.

There will be a Downs replacement, probably a loan, probably from Germany.

Any other incomers will depend on shifting Aribo, Edozie, Fraser etc, and freeing up wages and emptying the squad.

Finally, if the Alfie House rumour is true, then we might see a move to get one or two of the alleged troublemakers out, and replaced, though if it is Downes, with Charles coming back, Lander, Bragg and Williams, we might not do a like for like replacement.

What is the Alfie House rumour? 

 

[leeham_69]

57 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Surely a striker is the priority now that Downs has gone? I agree about the centre back by the way but we probably need to shift one of the other three. Wood would be my preference given that Stephens isn't likely to leave and THB is half decent on his day. 

THB also seems to be our main goal threat the last few weeks

[Chez]

13 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

Those comments from Tonda just re-affirm what I think is going to happen.

'Ross is like a brand new signing for us' - count me surprised if it's anything different.

 

He looked good prior to his latest injury, so it will be a real boost to have him back. If he is fit, then he could be just what we need.

 

[S-Clarke]

Just now, Chez said:

He looked good prior to his latest injury, so it will be a real boost to have him back. If he is fit, then he could be just what we need.

 

But he won't stay fit, that's the problem Chez. He could absolutely be everything we're crying out for, but the guy cannot deal with the rigors of top level football anymore.

[trousers]

25 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

Those comments from Tonda just re-affirm what I think is going to happen.

'Ross is like a brand new signing for us' - count me surprised if it's anything different.

That's illogical bunkum from Eckert... (If he uses the fitness of Stewart as a reason not to get another striker in)...

Ross Stewart was fit when we signed Downs... Yet the club rightly identified the importance of getting in another striker then, ergo it's equally important we replace Downs now, given the situation is more or less the same as when we signed him...

Unless the people running club are clueless inconsistent imbeciles, which we all know they aren't...

Edited 6 hours ago by trousers

[Willo of Whiteley]

I think there needs to be an element of realism. 
Flynn Downes won’t be moving on until the summer.
Sam Edozie and Joe Aribo I think will leave but only on a free or on a loan.

Aside from that I don’t envision a lot more movement.

[ally_uk]

Ross Stewart is not the answer to our striker issue! He is allergic to grass. 

[Sir Ralph]

20 minutes ago, Chez said:

He looked good prior to his latest injury, so it will be a real boost to have him back. If he is fit, then he could be just what we need.

 

His record strongly suggests he will not remain fit. If the board dont see that then they are completely stupid. We clearly need another big 9 as we cant go long or play balls into the box. We only have one way of playing without a fit target man and it is killing us. It is critical we sign another striker and if we dont we have no chance of making the play offs

Edited 6 hours ago by Sir Ralph

[Doctoroncall]

25 minutes ago, Chez said:

HDJAJFU?

He’D Job a Job For Us?

 

59 minutes ago, badgerx16 said:

Zach Awe moves to Salford City.

Came from Arsenal academy, made the first team bench a few times so decent start, contract ends in June so probably thought best leave the mad house. Another young (21) ‘potential’ CB gone, no loss considering we need a lead CB. 
 

 

[hypochondriac]

19 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

I think there needs to be an element of realism. 
Flynn Downes won’t be moving on until the summer.
Sam Edozie and Joe Aribo I think will leave but only on a free or on a loan.

Aside from that I don’t envision a lot more movement.

Wouldn't be a surprise if Fraser goes and clearly Bazunu. With Edozie, Aribo and Edwards then that's a pretty decent clearout for January. 

[saintant]

20 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

I think there needs to be an element of realism. 
Flynn Downes won’t be moving on until the summer.
Sam Edozie and Joe Aribo I think will leave but only on a free or on a loan.

Aside from that I don’t envision a lot more movement.

Why should we give away Aribo and Edozie for nothing?

[saintant]

16 minutes ago, ally_uk said:

Ross Stewart is not the answer to our striker issue! He is allergic to grass. 

Get him taking antihistamines then.

[Chez]

18 minutes ago, Willo of Whiteley said:

I think there needs to be an element of realism. 
Flynn Downes won’t be moving on until the summer.
Sam Edozie and Joe Aribo I think will leave but only on a free or on a loan.

Aside from that I don’t envision a lot more movement.

If Ipswich offered £20m now, which they won't, I think we'd be tempted.

Players like McCarthy and Aribo will see their contracts out because they will earn more here than at their next club and will get better deals in the summer when available on frees. 

What is going on with Edozie. Has he even made the bench? 

[revolution saint]

Just now, Chez said:

 

What is going on with Edozie. Has he even made the bench? 

TBF if he's not playing then getting him to do carpentry isn't a bad idea.

[Chez]

33 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

But he won't stay fit, that's the problem Chez. He could absolutely be everything we're crying out for, but the guy cannot deal with the rigors of top level football anymore.

Maybe. He's had a very bad run of injuries, and signing a player when he is injured is just madness IMO, but I'm not writing him off. I think in our current situation it probably makes sense to run with the three we have (hoping Stewart clicks again) and then reboot in the summer. 

[Chez]

Just now, revolution saint said:

TBF if he's not playing then getting him to do carpentry isn't a bad idea.

He probably thinks of himself as a cabinet maker not a chippie.

[Toadhall Saint]

18 minutes ago, saintant said:

Get him taking antihistamines then.

Or try him on hash

[wild-saint]

1 hour ago, Turkish said:

Hes meant to be but Jones said he wants to keep him and why would he want to come back?

To play in a better side maybe? 

[badgerx16]

28 minutes ago, saintant said:

Get him taking antihistamines then.

He'd turn out to be one of those people they turn drowsy.

[Turkish]

11 minutes ago, wild-saint said:

To play in a better side maybe? 

he's barely played for us in 3 years.

[Chez]

6 minutes ago, Turkish said:

he's barely played for us in 3 years.

we offloaded him to bring in Roeslev, who is very very average. I'm not sure he will be keen to return to the warm embrace of SFC.

[LaptopSaint]

2 hours ago, lambtiss said:

Yes, no need for another striker as we already have one dependable striker who blows hot and cold, one who only plays well against Birmingham City and another who is only ever fit on a full moon.

Yes, if only he’d said ‘we’re absolutely desperate for a striker, we’re fucked without one, and we’ll pay whatever it takes.’ That’s the kind of leadership I want to see. 

[Starksj1995]

3 hours ago, lambtiss said:

Yes, no need for another striker as we already have one dependable striker who blows hot and cold, one who only plays well against Birmingham City and another who is only ever fit on a full moon.

We will get a st in but he said the same thing about Gavin as our goalkeeper and we have signed at a goalkeeper

[VectisSaint]

2 hours ago, S-Clarke said:

Those comments from Tonda just re-affirm what I think is going to happen.

'Ross is like a brand new signing for us' - count me surprised if it's anything different.

I'll be watching Ronnie with interest at QPR as my personal opinion is that we've used him poorly, but we'll see. One less centre back available in the squad does potentially reduce the scope for a constant use of 3 CB's in the 1st team though - just saying.

I keep reading on here how we have far too many CBs (not you), but as far as I can see we now only have 4, which I would have thought was the minimum for a 4 at the back squad. Have I missed someone?

I said (jokingly) a couple of days ago that Ross is our new striker, think some took me a bit seriously, but really wouldn't be surprised if this is the thinking.

[Midfield_General]

15 hours ago, HarvSFC said:

 

[Starksj1995]

29 minutes ago, VectisSaint said:

I keep reading on here how we have far too many CBs (not you), but as far as I can see we now only have 4, which I would have thought was the minimum for a 4 at the back squad. Have I missed someone?

I said (jokingly) a couple of days ago that Ross is our new striker, think some took me a bit seriously, but really wouldn't be surprised if this is the thinking.

No chance on Ross as new st 

[Hussar Saint]

3 hours ago, Chez said:

HDJAJFU?

He'd do jobbys and jizz for u