Summer Transfer Window 2019

[Stuart]

Just now, Hasta said:

A Birmingham fans I deal with through work asked me what I thought of Sam Gallagher when they signed him. I said "Don't expect a premier league striker. He's a bang average championship striker"

6 months later I saw him again and he said " he isn't even that good"

Whilst statistically he got a good return last time, I didn't think he was brilliant in general. A bit underwhelmed to be honest. I was hoping for an upgrade on DG but I feel we've just got a decent backup. 

Injury-free, I still think the best signing for next season could be Chapman.

I think that sums things up for me at the minute. We needed (still need) an upgrade on last season’s squad. Right now we have replaced two of the departures and brought in an understudy and have another understudy on trial.

Lambert brought in Graham on loan and he brought with him much needed quality and experience. Coyle convinced him to sign up permanently. (Coyle!). Mowbray doesn’t seem able to bring in the same kind of quality - despite having money to spend than Lambert could have dreamed of - and we are now relying on Gallagher to grow into the role.

Feels like there is going to be a sting in the tail of this window.

[Auburn Rover]

As far as GK go ( totally random shout) what about the Everton back up/ benchwarmer Maarten Skelenburg? Former Dutch national 36 years old. He has made zero PL appearances the last two years. Think he might be a season long loan possibility? Risky obviously but has a great pedigree. 

[Swanson]

Just now, Auburn Rover said:

As far as GK go ( totally random shout) what about the Everton back up/ benchwarmer Maarten Skelenburg? Former Dutch national 36 years old. He has made zero PL appearances the last two years. Think he might be a season long loan possibility? Risky obviously but has a great pedigree. 

Didn't think he was that old, could Adrian be an option for us?

Other GK's on free.

Edited July 12, 2019 by Swanson

[Paul Mani]

2 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Wheres that from?

Definite interest. ??

[Paul Mani]

43 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

I know @Paul Mani mentioned him earlier but the more I think about it I just cant see it. If he's made available for loan then surely there will be better options than us available to him.

I genuinely believe it will be a signing of that level. Ajayi is better than him and Bauer imo

[AJW]

Just now, Swanson said:

Didn't think he was that old, could Adrian be an option for us?

Other GK's on free.

Not many I've heard of tbh on that list , personally although I don't see nationality as an issue , the ability to communicate and organise is essential for a GK , so any keeper who doesn't speak Any English I would have to rule out , sure i recognise the Greek lad was he at Ajax or PSV one of the big Dutch clubs 

[Fraserkirky]

Just now, Swanson said:

Didn't think he was that old, could Adrian be an option for us?

Other GK's on free.

I could put blindfold on and pick an upgrade from Raya from that list.

 

No idea what the hold up is.

[JBiz]

Just now, Fraserkirky said:

I could put blindfold on and pick an upgrade from Raya from that list.

 

No idea what the hold up is.

Maybe... like... holding out for plan A?

[AJW]

Just now, Fraserkirky said:

I could put blindfold on and pick an upgrade from Raya from that list.

 

No idea what the hold up is.

Ha ha ... We'd end up with Jake Kean 

[Fraserkirky]

Just now, Paul Mani said:

Definite interest. ??

Chong the RW too?

 

[Fraserkirky]

Just now, AJW said:

Ha ha ... We'd end up with Jake Kean 

Best of three?

[roverandout]

3 hours ago, Paul Mani said:

I think once the keeper and centre back situation is resolved there will be a feeling on here that we can compete to be in the top 6.

Hahahaha haha...ooh shit Ur being serious 

[roverandout]

3 hours ago, philipl said:

Both Olsson twins are currently free agents and are 31 years old.

Mary-kate and ashley?

[Paul Mani]

Just now, Fraserkirky said:

Chong the RW too?

 

Ajayi available for £2m. Leeds sniffing round now.

[DE.]

I wouldn't be against bringing Martin Olsson back as we are desperately short of quality at LB. 

[TugaysMarlboro]

Just now, Paul Mani said:

Ajayi available for £2m. Leeds sniffing round now.

Chuck Smallwood in the deal as well to seal it? We don't make a fee on Smallwood, but how many offers will there be? Plus, a set of wages off the books.

[Bbrovers2288]

No matter what your opinion of Gallagher is I think you need to give him some credit for holding out for us when he had other options available. He could have got better wages and stayed nearer Southampton rather than uproot the length of the country. Any player that shows dedication to the club deserves some credit from me. Personally I quite like him, think he will do well for us. 

Loans to pick up from next week. 

Believe gk is closing 

[Swanson]

11 minutes ago, AJW said:

Not many I've heard of tbh on that list , personally although I don't see nationality as an issue , the ability to communicate and organise is essential for a GK , so any keeper who doesn't speak Any English I would have to rule out , sure i recognise the Greek lad was he at Ajax or PSV one of the big Dutch clubs 

A bit better list this, GK's with ending contracts next summer. Contains three of our "targets".

Edited July 12, 2019 by Swanson

[Oldgregg86]

2 hours ago, 1864roverite said:

And if we see success you can come out and state how wrong you were I very much look forward to reading it

I will be delighted too !

[den]

So, £12m on Gallagher and Brereton - is that right?

[Fraserkirky]

6 minutes ago, Paul Mani said:

Ajayi available for £2m. Leeds sniffing round now.

The thing I love about Ajayi is you could have Mulgrew standing on Lenihans shoulders and you still wouldn’t beat him in the air.

 

[Stuart]

Just now, den said:

So, £12m on Gallagher and Brereton - is that right?

Don’t.

[den]

Just now, Stuart said:

Don’t.

?

just a question Stuart.

[yeti-dog]

Just now, den said:

So, £12m on Gallagher and Brereton - is that right?

I believe this is what you call a rhetorical question...

[AspRover]

50 minutes ago, Swanson said:

Didn't think he was that old, could Adrian be an option for us?

Other GK's on free.

No idea what he did in real life but Oscar Ustari was a beast on football manager back in the day...