[Archived] Summer Transfer Window

[des]

well for the money that had to be paid for nonda we should of brought him

[LWX]

well for the money that had to be paid for nonda we should of brought him

i suppose we'll have to wait and see how good this rigters fella is...coz he was supposed to have been very cheap.

[LeChuck]

The striker situation is a tricky one. As things stand, we don't need to sign anyone else because we have four 'first team' strikers, five would be too many. However, I think if we are to progress from last season then selling Roberts and bringing in genuine quality alongside McCarthy is what we need to do.

Looking around the Premiership at the moment, it's obvious that a lot of clubs have caught up with us, if not overtaken us. With West Ham having a full season under Curbishley, and Newcastle now under Allardyce, I think those two will be in a position to challenge for Europe. Man City could yet bring in players to reach that position (look how quickly Portsmouth transformed from relegation certainties to European contenders with a bit of cash and a new manager), and Everton, Tottenham and Portsmouth will no doubt be around there again.

In a summer of improvement for nearly every club around us, standing still will inevitably see us go backwards. Returning casualties just don't cut I'm afraid; there's no guarantee that Ooijer and Reid would get into the starting line-up anyway, and some people were claiming Mokoena should keep his place ahead of Savage during his excellent run of form.

As much as I like Roberts, and I really do, he just seems the odd one out at the moment if we're to progress further. If he was really as good are some are making out, then surely clubs with loftier ambitions than Fulham would be sniffing around him, and would have done last summer. Pre-Rigters I would have liked Roberts to stay on as third choice, but that's not really an option now because it would push Rigters or Derbyshire down to fifth choice, which niether would be happy with.

[RevidgeBlue]

For me Hughes is bang on keeping his powder dry than spending these ludicrous sums of money on mediocrity such as Nugent, Kamara and Chopra.

Ah, but is it simply a case of Hughes keeping his powder dry awaitiing a better opportunity, or rather no money being available to him in the first place?

The experience of the last 3 seasons tends to suggest the latter. No major sale (Ferguson/Bellamy etc ) = no one in.

[brfcjon]

I rate Chippen and think he would do a great job in the Premier League despite similar players (eg Rommedahl) struggling to cope with the rigours of the Premiership.

Also think it would give MH the option of giving Bentley an extended run in central midfield where it's starting to look like Dunn may not be the Messiah we were all hoping for.

and at 500k he is a real bargain. plus he is rather fast as well as a good dribbler of the ball - two things we dont really have as it is. can play as a forward aswell.

Not claiming to be an expert and certainly dont claim to have better insight than hughes but the way the market is at the moment a deal like this wont get much better. pace and skill at 500k!!!!!! just look at the prices we are talking about on this board - chopra and others...

[RevidgeBlue]

I also find it quite bizarre that most people couldn't speak highly enough of, for example Koumas, when we all thought he was available at a certain price.

Now he's gone for 5.3m he seems to be the subject of some derision. Why? He's still exactly the same player, whether Wigan have paid somewhat over the odds for him is largely irrelevant.

If he was good enough to improve their (or anyone else's) side then, he still is now. That couple of million seemingly overpaid will look like excellent value if he improves their Premiership placing this season.

The transfer market this summer seems a bit like the British housing market. Personally I don't think most properties on the market are in reality worth anything like their asking price.

Unfortunately however they are, because that's obviously what people are prepared to pay.

Will there be a sudden huge downward correction in transfer prices in six or twelve months time so that anyone holding back now will be quids in?

Can't honestly see it. It's just a natural reaction to the increased TV money.

[thenodrog]

The transfer market this summer seems a bit like the British housing market. Personally I don't think most properties on the market are in reality worth anything like their asking price.

Unfortunately however they are, because that's obviously what people are prepared to pay.

Both are down to the fact that nobody pays for anything these days Simon. No chequebooks these days it's all done with finance and borrowed money. If there was none of that available or if it were sensibly limited prices would tumble..... It'd cost Brown his job mid.

[philipl]

Article on Roy Keane's difficulties in spending his transfer budget.

Henchoz was out of contract and came back in either November or December.

I still believe Dunn will come good and I will be surprised if Rigters does not contribute at least as much as Nonda over the season.

Look at it over 12 months against 12 months and Rovers have their strengthening in the bag at sensible prices and wages.

The window is still open and plenty of time to make moves. It is obvious to me that had West Ham not thrown £30m plus at Bellamy/Liverpool, Rovers would have been in there spending around £9m on the transfer and north of £40K on wages.

Interesting that the two of the three players West Ham have wrested away from other clubs by megabucks, Rovers have been the victims. It will make the hopeful denouement of Tevezgate all the sweeter.

[Alan75]

I also find it quite bizarre that most people couldn't speak highly enough of, for example Koumas, when we all thought he was available at a certain price.

Not me, I couldnt foresee Hughes going for him either, as Koumas was always a bench warmer when Hughes was Wales manager.

What we shouldnt foreget Rovers forked out over a £1million before the season started to subsidise season ticket sales.

You cant have everything and you cant compete with other clubs if there arent bums on seats.

Rovers have to balance their books, which a lot of clubs dont appear to be doing. With the silly money bidding at the moment I'd prefer to sit back and see which is the next club to go to the wall.

[budha]

Henchoz was out of contract and came back in either November or December.

Early September, if that actually matters.

[Ronin]

Rovers have to balance their books, which a lot of clubs dont appear to be doing. With the silly money bidding at the moment I'd prefer to sit back and see which is the next club to go to the wall.

That's kind of what Hughes has said in his recent interviews. He'll wait until the 'big' clubs have gone about their business and then go after who he thinks will be available at the right price. He also mentioned that he brought in Bentley on the last day of the window previously, so as we're still only in the second week of July, there's still loads of time to acquire new players - although would be good to get them in early to bed them in during pre-season. But I'd rather Hughes wait and get someone that we really need at the right price than spend for the sake of spending on a mediocre player at over-inflated prices.

[ffan]

http://www.blackburn.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=72987

[Cocker]

http://www.blackburn.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=72987

I would be really upset if this happened - Whats the point. Just keep Roberts I say.

(This should have gone into the transfers thread though I reckon :ph34r: )

[stuwilky]

Ah yes, Vital Football. Only surpassed by tribal football in the accuracy of its reporting.

[pleasure]

http://www.blackburn.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=72987

i believe it's just an agent trying to drum up some interest.

never rated him that highly, you can have him.

[Billy Castell]

He has lots of pace, but isn't the big star we all want. We'd all like a future signing to be a statemnt of intent, but I'd rather have a good player than a big name that fails. He could be good, or average.

[ffan]

I would be really upset if this happened - Whats the point. Just keep Roberts I say.

(This should have gone into the transfers thread though I reckon :ph34r: )

sorry, didn't know .

[Cocker]

sorry, didn't know .

No worries mate - just a heads up

[Eddie]

Where does it say that he'd be a replacement for Roberts? Not a great site for good information, so I would expect nothing to come of it.

[herbergeehh]

I would think that ffan means a replacement for Roberts from Fulhams point of view? Since their bids to sign Roberts have been rebuffed, they're now after Camara.

[Commondore]

The thing is that lazy Benni needs a running and working man to play with him... We got both of those in Roberts and Derbyshire, and why bet on a 30-something journeyman when we got our own 20-something up and coming striker? I'd make Roberts battle it out with Rigters for the 3:rd spot in our striker-pecking order and play McCarthy-Derbyshire. The money saved on this operation should be put into finding Tugays replacement for the season to come.

[Ricky]

I don't see what people are desperate for us to add another forward. I don't think we need one.

We have 2 experienced strikers in Benni and Roberts and 2 up and coming international strikers in Derbs and Rigters.

Add Jeffers into the fold (if he stays) and I dont think its too bad at all. I will add again, Jeffers looked lively in the last friendly. If he can keep fit I wouldnt mind us keeping hold of him. He gives us something different up front.

[Ozz]

Ah, but is it simply a case of Hughes keeping his powder dry awaitiing a better opportunity, or rather no money being available to him in the first place?

The experience of the last 3 seasons tends to suggest the latter. No major sale (Ferguson/Bellamy etc ) = no one in.

OR is it possible, maybe Hughes does not have the balls to lay out £7 to £8 million on one player? Biggest signing in his career I think would be Bellamy at £4.5 million I think, and that was a no brainer really.

Mark could possibly be the Anti-Souness?

Takes a lot of balls to stick your neck out with a monster cash investment for a relative rookie like MH.

Just a thought.

[Cocker]

For me Benni is always going to be first striker on the team sheet (even though his lazyness does annoy me sometimes) I have already said that I think he partners up well with Roberts.

If you take Benni out of that and you have Derbs up there with Roberts and as much as I love Derbs and all - that front two just dosnt impress me and I dont think it would frighten many defences either.

Jeffers used to do well but lets face it. Anything he used to have has gone - in the Prem anyway.

And we dont really know enough about the new lad to totally relay on him.

Yes, we could manage with what we have but I would love a top quality striker (of Benni/Bellemy standards) to come in to the fold

[mark]

The thing is that lazy Benni needs a running and working man to play with him

FFS! lazy players do not score 24 goals. He is an intelligent football player that's not about chasing dead balls. Would you rather a Dickov esqu battering ram in place?

P!sses me off that so many people sl@g off the biggest talent we've had in years