January Transfer window

[Lee0r]

Just realised!!!! Ffs. Was too excited to check 

[bluebruce]

1 hour ago, MarkBRFC said:

Well Riberio would take us to the 25 registered squad players if true.

There is a much bigger issue than this. We can de-register the likes of Hilton, for who we could just use Michalski or someone as third choice keeper due to their age.

The real problem is we would be using our last ESC slot unless he qualifies for a work permit (thinking he doesn't?), meaning our best chance of value for our budget on a striker, our key need, is unlikely to come from abroad unless they also auto qualify for a work permit.

Edited 14 hours ago by bluebruce
Nevermind, seems to get 15 points to qualify, see post further down

[roversfan99]

3 minutes ago, BigHoz said:

So as it stands, forshaw 🤢 “back up Sanderson” loan LB maybe and a 18 year old striker loan from Liverpool? Jesus Christ the clubs pulled the fans pants down once again if that’s how it ends up 😂 

And that seems to be best case scenario at the moment as Danns has his pick of clubs should he not choose to stay at Liverpool.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

7 minutes ago, Bohinen1983 said:

Still not replaced Rothwell, Szmodics, Wharton or Brererton.. We desperately need a quality ball carrying centre midfielder, a left back, a striker and arguably a right winger with pace. .

I thought we were getting a “ quality ball carrying centre midfielder “ when we signed Cantwell.

[chaddyrovers]

11 minutes ago, islander200 said:

If its just a striker signed then it's been a pathetic window 

Eustace will be majorly disappointed he spoke of bringing in names,experience and quality 

At present not 1 of our new signings has improved the 11(unless kargbo is a hit)

striker plus Yuri before tomorrow deadline. Would be the 2 signings I expect

[Bohinen1983]

1 minute ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I thought we were getting a “ quality ball carrying centre midfielder “ when we signed Cantwell.

Do you still think that now?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Just now, Bohinen1983 said:

Do you still think that now?

Let’s say “ the jury is still out “.

[JHRover]

1 minute ago, chaddyrovers said:

striker plus Yuri before tomorrow deadline. Would be the 2 signings I expect

So where are Eustace's 'two or three' quality experienced players coming in?

[BankEnd Rover]

6 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

There is a much bigger issue than this. We can de-register the likes of Hilton, for who we could just use Michalski or someone as third choice keeper due to their age.

The real problem is we would be using our last ESC slot unless he qualifies for a work permit (thinking he doesn't?), meaning our best chance of value for our budget on a striker, our key need, is unlikely to come from abroad unless they also auto qualify for a work permit.

Seems like we are banking on Danns...I'll fall off my chair if he opts for Sunderland. 

Edited 14 hours ago by BankEnd Rover

[bluebruce]

16 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

There is a much bigger issue than this. We can de-register the likes of Hilton, for who we could just use Michalski or someone as third choice keeper due to their age.

The real problem is we would be using our last ESC slot unless he qualifies for a work permit (thinking he doesn't?), meaning our best chance of value for our budget on a striker, our key need, is unlikely to come from abroad unless they also auto qualify for a work permit.

I'll correct myself actually, looks like he gets 15 points so he should qualify (the calculator is indicative, doesn't mean he definitely gets enough, but seems to have been right so far).

10 points from league quality, 2 from their European participation, 2 from playing 66% of European minutes, 1 from playing 68% of league minutes.

https://analyticsfc.co.uk/gbe-calculator/

Edited 14 hours ago by bluebruce
And forgot we have used all our slots with Kargbo anyway...

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

2 minutes ago, BankEnd Rover said:

Seems like we are banking on Danns...I'll fall off my chair if he opts form Sunderland. 

Danns will take over from Leonard in the pecking order if he comes. Taking over from Ohashi or Dolan on about 60 minutes.

Edited 14 hours ago by Tyrone Shoelaces

[M_B]

Not sure how many ounces are left in the current squad for Eustace to squeeze out,without significant help.

[MarkBRFC]

10 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

There is a much bigger issue than this. We can de-register the likes of Hilton, for who we could just use Michalski or someone as third choice keeper due to their age.

The real problem is we would be using our last ESC slot unless he qualifies for a work permit (thinking he doesn't?), meaning our best chance of value for our budget on a striker, our key need, is unlikely to come from abroad unless they also auto qualify for a work permit.

All our ESC spots are taken anyway, Toth, Ohashi, Kargbo & Mafoumbi.

[islander200]

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

striker plus Yuri before tomorrow deadline. Would be the 2 signings I expect

Yeah not good enough. No player signed has improved the first 11 and we downgraded with Foreshaw when Baker went back 

Eustace will be majorly disappointed and unless a miracle and we keep our better players fit for the rest of the season our season will come to nothing and Eustace will be looking for a way out 

Just another striker on top of a back up LB it has been an unambitious and dissapointing window again .

Nearly Every other club has shown more ambition nearly and made their 11s stronger.Watch Sheffield Wednesday bring another couple of players in tomorrow after already bringing in Armstrong and Cissokho who will go straight in and have an impact for them 

More money should have been spent on quality that can improve us not just collecting out of favour players that are cheap

[bluebruce]

1 minute ago, MarkBRFC said:

All our ESC spots are taken anyway, Toth, Ohashi, Kargbo & Mafoumbi.

Thanks, forgot all about Kargbo taking the last slot for some reason.

I do see Toth and Ohashi have enough points for the exceptions panel, I think based on playing for us now...Ohashi has 14 points. I don't think you can apply for a year though? And even if you could, Swag etc don't have the nous to realise nor do it.

[roversfan99]

If we are reliant on Danns and dont get him, which probably is only an outside shot. I wonder what Eustace says post window, if he will go full JDT.

[MarkBRFC]

2 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

Thanks, forgot all about Kargbo taking the last slot for some reason.

I do see Toth and Ohashi have enough points for the exceptions panel, I think based on playing for us now...Ohashi has 14 points. I don't think you can apply for a year though? And even if you could, Swag etc don't have the nous to realise nor do it.

Yeah they can be moved over in the summer to free up more ESC slots in then summer, but like you say whether they are we'll see.

[CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber]

1 minute ago, roversfan99 said:

If we are reliant on Danns and dont get him, which probably is only an outside shot. I wonder what Eustace says post window, if he will go full JDT.

Wouldn't have thought so, I can imagine him being very professional and focussing all his efforts on getting in the play offs and when it doesn't happen he'll be off in the summer with his head held high. 

 

[Torgeir]

1 minute ago, MarkBRFC said:

Yeah they can be moved over in the summer to free up more ESC slots in then summer, but like you say whether they are we'll see.

He'll stay professional and diplomatic but sure he'll be less than pleased behind closed doors.

[islander200]

Just now, roversfan99 said:

If we are reliant on Danns and dont get him, which probably is only an outside shot. I wonder what Eustace says post window, if he will go full JDT.

Don't think he will 

Our form was out the window and we were on a major slide down the table,  Jdt also knew he had a job waiting for him 

I'd expect Eustace to say he is dissapointed but then will go on to back the lads ,even though he will be fuming 

[bluebruce]

Just now, MarkBRFC said:

Yeah they can be moved over in the summer to free up more ESC slots in then summer, but like you say whether they are we'll see.

We might not get the full amount of ESC slots again in the summer. You get less slots if too many minutes have been given to non-English (or might be non-British) players, regardless of whether they have a work permit. Not been a problem before, but not sure whether Ohashi, Gueye and Toth have had enough minutes to cut into it. My guess would be not quite, still got a few months to go though.

[roversfan99]

2 minutes ago, CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber said:

Wouldn't have thought so, I can imagine him being very professional and focussing all his efforts on getting in the play offs and when it doesn't happen he'll be off in the summer with his head held high. 

 

 

1 minute ago, islander200 said:

Don't think he will 

Our form was out the window and we were on a major slide down the table,  Jdt also knew he had a job waiting for him 

I'd expect Eustace to say he is dissapointed but then will go on to back the lads ,even though he will be fuming 

Yep, perhaps the inevitable conclusion is shit window, season runs out of steam, he leaves in the summer.

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

Just a striker need now. 

exactly why we need a left back signing. 

Also we need to register Hilton cos he is needed as 3rd choice 

Leave him out and put an under 21 on the bench if an emergency 

[M_B]

3 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

If we are reliant on Danns and dont get him, which probably is only an outside shot. I wonder what Eustace says post window, if he will go full JDT.

Don't think so to be honest, it would send a negative message to the existing squad, and Eustace will want to give it the best chance possible.

Both barrels in the summer would be my guess, if he's still here.

 

[roversfan99]

Just now, M_B said:

Don't think so to be honest, it would send a negative message to the existing squad, and Eustace will want to give it the best chance possible.

Both barrels in the summer would be my guess, if he's still here.

 

Hes been saying all January that we need some improvements so if he isnt happy, I think he will say.