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Post by townarentbest on Jul 23, 2024 9:19:07 GMT 1
It is a scary thought if Nicholls and Helik go, given we already need a CB, CDM, and ST to complete our first team that would be 5 signings required before the end of the window. That's half a bloody team! Its ok, we've got nice new shiny yellow stripes on the steps at the stadium.
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Post by townarentbest on Jul 23, 2024 9:20:48 GMT 1
Well we’ve just been spanked 4-2 by a Cypriot team and there’s not been any rumours of any signings for a while. For the first hour (until we made changes) we more than matched them. The difference being was that they had fast forwards and we have slow defenders. So what you're actually saying is we matched them other than where we didn't match them due to them being better and us being worse? 😳
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Post by 2ellandback on Jul 23, 2024 9:24:36 GMT 1
I read over the weekend that Birmingham have spent more than 22 of the Championship clubs. So? Take us and Brum out of the conversation , there's 22 other clubs in League One. Other than them hijacking the May transfer, I really don't understand the obsession with Brum recently. Spending large doesn't guarantee success, we should know that! They also have a new manager too remember. I think we should be focussing on ourselves, not Brum. Truth be told, I couldn't give a toss how much they're spending. FWIW, The players we have signed all have been impressive and typically the better players in their teams. Miller has looked great in pre-season, there were rumours of Kane potentially going to Championship before we signed him, Evans was their Player of the Season and I believe Lasse was as well. All signed to fit directly into Duffs system and all in the prime of their careers. We all know that we are in desperate need of a new striker or 2 - even Nagle pretty much confirmed as such. Given we've been heavily linked with Hodge, one would assume they are in the market for a CDM as well. Whether or not we are looking at CBs, I'm not so sure. I wouldn't mind a 6 month loan, to cover Balkers injury. I'm sure there'll still be plenty of activity - both in and out before the window shuts. What I'm expecting to happen at least is that the future of the players who aren't on the tour (High, Austerfield, Hudlin, Simpson, Bojan) are all likely to depart whether it's through loans or permanent transfers. I fully expect we'll see a striker or two in and a CDM in. There may be more than that, but that's the minimum of what I'm expecting. Purely a post about something I read over the weekend that I thought may be of interest. I have no obsession about any club other than Huddersfield. If it had of been about any club spending more than 20/22 of clubs in a higher division I would have posted the same as it is unusual. Notice I didn’t say it was either good or bad as time will tell. I am happy with our transfer activity so far.
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 23, 2024 9:33:12 GMT 1
All these folk citing Brum splashing the cash. Have our fans learnt nowt? Splashing the cash guarantees absolutely nothing, see our transfer dealings in 2018 for proof. The mere suggestion of SC prices going up a quid a week (and still being the cheapest in the division).........moan and whinge. Club isnt spending as much as a rival that generates way more income than us.......moan and whinge. Didnt see that one coming!
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Post by stevehtfc on Jul 23, 2024 9:41:06 GMT 1
Nathan Fraser Wolves striker on loan would be a great signing. Played and scored few times last season for Wolves. Would make a better sub than Harratt who needs a loan move for a regular starter position
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Post by Frankiesleftpeg on Jul 23, 2024 9:54:20 GMT 1
For the first hour (until we made changes) we more than matched them. The difference being was that they had fast forwards and we have slow defenders. So what you're actually saying is we matched them other than where we didn't match them due to them being better and us being worse? 😳 We scored two goals in that period, hit the post & had several other chances. Their defence wasn't much better than ours so in terms of chances & possession, I'd say we at least matched them, until we made the subs.
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Post by ben1987 on Jul 23, 2024 10:00:35 GMT 1
All these folk citing Brum splashing the cash. Have our fans learnt nowt? Splashing the cash guarantees absolutely nothing, see our transfer dealings in 2018 for proof. It’s also making Birmingham as a club and fan base unbearable. A blue nose at work couldn’t look me in the eye after they got relegated, he mocked us all season but got quieter as the season went on. Now, everytime I brush past him all I hear is ‘have you seen how much we’ve spent, who we are in for…’. I got treated to the news about Stansfield yesterday like I should be happy for them. The truth is, I couldn’t give a fuck about Birmingham, the club, their fans, their owners, their city. They’re a nothing to me. They’ll absolutely love filling up league one grounds with their fans dressed as late 19th century gangsters, chanting their one song and reminding everyone that they’re the biggest club in league one. All this money they’ve spent is money I’ve seen no town fan ever suggest we should be spending, leave Birmingham to do what they want to do and let’s just focus on us. No matter how much they spend, they still employed Rooney who plummeted them into league one from a top 8 position when he took over - there’s nothing to suggest Birmingham will do great things as of yet just because they’ve thrown a few quid round.
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Post by dezzly on Jul 23, 2024 10:04:12 GMT 1
All these folk citing Brum splashing the cash. Have our fans learnt nowt? Splashing the cash guarantees absolutely nothing, see our transfer dealings in 2018 for proof. It’s also making Birmingham as a club and fan base unbearable. A blue nose at work couldn’t look me in the eye after they got relegated, he mocked us all season but got quieter as the season went on. Now, everytime I brush past him all I hear is ‘have you seen how much we’ve spent, who we are in for…’. I got treated to the news about Stansfield yesterday like I should be happy for them. The truth is, I couldn’t give a fuck about Birmingham, the club, their fans, their owners, their city. They’re a nothing to me. They’ll absolutely love filling up league one grounds with their fans dressed as late 19th century gangsters, chanting their one song and reminding everyone that they’re the biggest club in league one. All this money they’ve spent is money I’ve seen no town fan ever suggest we should be spending, leave Birmingham to do what they want to do and let’s just focus on us. No matter how much they spend, they still employed Rooney who plummeted them into league one from a top 8 position when he took over - there’s nothing to suggest Birmingham will do great things as of yet just because they’ve thrown a few quid round. No one should be remotely arsed what they’re doing.If the players they’ve signed are worth the money they have played then yes they will most likely be top of the tree. We will be up there,if they can get the work and team spirit into the squad whilst away and hit the ground running so will we,top 6 anyway,or that’s how I see it.Few quality additions in the right spots and could be challenging.Let’s wait and see
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Post by dugnet on Jul 23, 2024 10:05:16 GMT 1
What we need to remember is that the window doesn't close until the end of next month. There will be more movement I am sure, both in and out. What is important is that MD is happy with the squad he has come September and that he feels he has been supported. The first part will be obvious come September and there is no suggestion, that I can see, that he hasn't been supported.
This pre-season is transitional but at the same time the aim is promotion. Where we are right now in July doesn't matter as much as where we are when we are playing competitive games. Duff eluded to as much after yesterday's game. I don't think he'll sit back if things need changing and I would expect that communication continues with MC and the recruitment team.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 23, 2024 10:05:24 GMT 1
All these folk citing Brum splashing the cash. Have our fans learnt nowt? Splashing the cash guarantees absolutely nothing, see our transfer dealings in 2018 for proof. The mere suggestion of SC prices going up a quid a week (and still being the cheapest in the division).........moan and whinge. Club isnt spending as much as a rival that generates way more income than us.......moan and whinge. Didnt see that one coming! After selling Rudoni we've generated far more money than any other league 1 club, cheap season tickets or not.
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Post by Sio on Jul 23, 2024 10:09:18 GMT 1
I don't get the fuss about Birmingham. Buying your way out of League One, or claiming to be the biggest club in this division, is no achievement. I'd much rather us go about our business quietly than drawing widespread attention to the fact that we're in the third tier.
It's all a bit weird - it's like the Wish version of Forest's first season in the Prem.
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Post by townarentbest on Jul 23, 2024 10:10:56 GMT 1
All these folk citing Brum splashing the cash. Have our fans learnt nowt? Splashing the cash guarantees absolutely nothing, see our transfer dealings in 2018 for proof. The mere suggestion of SC prices going up a quid a week (and still being the cheapest in the division).........moan and whinge. Club isnt spending as much as a rival that generates way more income than us.......moan and whinge. Didnt see that one coming! Birmingham operate with a much more significant loss than Hudds Town of around £24m a year in '22 and 23'. Their ability and desire to spend is nothing to do with your seeming wish to see Town fans pay more money!
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jul 23, 2024 10:14:53 GMT 1
It is a scary thought if Nicholls and Helik go, given we already need a CB, CDM, and ST to complete our first team that would be 5 signings required before the end of the window. That's half a bloody team! Its ok, we've got nice new shiny yellow stripes on the steps at the stadium. Does your mum not make your sandwich for school just because you pooed in your pants?
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Post by Wingman on Jul 23, 2024 10:14:56 GMT 1
All these folk citing Brum splashing the cash. Have our fans learnt nowt? Splashing the cash guarantees absolutely nothing, see our transfer dealings in 2018 for proof. It’s also making Birmingham as a club and fan base unbearable. A blue nose at work couldn’t look me in the eye after they got relegated, he mocked us all season but got quieter as the season went on. Now, everytime I brush past him all I hear is ‘have you seen how much we’ve spent, who we are in for…’. I got treated to the news about Stansfield yesterday like I should be happy for them. The truth is, I couldn’t give a fuck about Birmingham, the club, their fans, their owners, their city. They’re a nothing to me. They’ll absolutely love filling up league one grounds with their fans dressed as late 19th century gangsters, chanting their one song and reminding everyone that they’re the biggest club in league one. All this money they’ve spent is money I’ve seen no town fan ever suggest we should be spending, leave Birmingham to do what they want to do and let’s just focus on us. No matter how much they spend, they still employed Rooney who plummeted them into league one from a top 8 position when he took over - there’s nothing to suggest Birmingham will do great things as of yet just because they’ve thrown a few quid round. Pride before a fall. Hopefully a big one. It’s like watching your mate eat a big bag of Walkers crisps and boasting about it, but then you have a six pack of Seabrook and keep schtum. There’ll always be gobshites in football and Birmingham seem to have had theirs procreate. Somehow.
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Post by dugnet on Jul 23, 2024 10:15:43 GMT 1
All these folk citing Brum splashing the cash. Have our fans learnt nowt? Splashing the cash guarantees absolutely nothing, see our transfer dealings in 2018 for proof. It’s also making Birmingham as a club and fan base unbearable. A blue nose at work couldn’t look me in the eye after they got relegated, he mocked us all season but got quieter as the season went on. Now, everytime I brush past him all I hear is ‘have you seen how much we’ve spent, who we are in for…’. I got treated to the news about Stansfield yesterday like I should be happy for them. The truth is, I couldn’t give a fuck about Birmingham, the club, their fans, their owners, their city. They’re a nothing to me. They’ll absolutely love filling up league one grounds with their fans dressed as late 19th century gangsters, chanting their one song and reminding everyone that they’re the biggest club in league one. All this money they’ve spent is money I’ve seen no town fan ever suggest we should be spending, leave Birmingham to do what they want to do and let’s just focus on us. No matter how much they spend, they still employed Rooney who plummeted them into league one from a top 8 position when he took over - there’s nothing to suggest Birmingham will do great things as of yet just because they’ve thrown a few quid round. We cannot allow this season to be a pissing competition with Birmingham City. On one hand I can see a narrative with Mr Nagle i.e. you don't want to be the 2nd/3rd (allowing for the other Hollywood Club) best US owner in League One, but we need to focus on getting Huddersfield Town moving forward. It's not how much you spend, it is about who you spend anything on. It is down to MD and recruitment. There's a long game here and I will judge Mr Nagle and his team on what they deliver over time and not use what happens at St Andrews as a benchmark. That said we do need to see some significant improvement this season.
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Post by htfc1908 on Jul 23, 2024 10:16:46 GMT 1
It is a scary thought if Nicholls and Helik go, given we already need a CB, CDM, and ST to complete our first team that would be 5 signings required before the end of the window. That's half a bloody team! Its ok, we've got nice new shiny yellow stripes on the steps at the stadium. So you think the guy painting the steps should be concentrating on our transfer business instead?
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jul 23, 2024 10:21:05 GMT 1
It’s also making Birmingham as a club and fan base unbearable. A blue nose at work couldn’t look me in the eye after they got relegated, he mocked us all season but got quieter as the season went on. Now, everytime I brush past him all I hear is ‘have you seen how much we’ve spent, who we are in for…’. I got treated to the news about Stansfield yesterday like I should be happy for them. The truth is, I couldn’t give a fuck about Birmingham, the club, their fans, their owners, their city. They’re a nothing to me. They’ll absolutely love filling up league one grounds with their fans dressed as late 19th century gangsters, chanting their one song and reminding everyone that they’re the biggest club in league one. All this money they’ve spent is money I’ve seen no town fan ever suggest we should be spending, leave Birmingham to do what they want to do and let’s just focus on us. No matter how much they spend, they still employed Rooney who plummeted them into league one from a top 8 position when he took over - there’s nothing to suggest Birmingham will do great things as of yet just because they’ve thrown a few quid round. Pride before a fall. Hopefully a big one. It’s like watching your mate eat a big bag of Walkers crisps and boasting about it, but then you have a six pack of Seabrook and keep schtum. There’ll always be gobshites in football and Birmingham seem to have had theirs procreate. Somehow. We play Birmingham twice, its 6 points. Im more interested in how many other teams are or become genuine contenders for the top spots. We are contending with 21 other teams alongside Birmingham. They may well spend big and get it right, still leaves 2 other spots. Im far more interested in a new centre back and striker at Town than anyone Birmingham recruit. 🤔
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Post by dezzly on Jul 23, 2024 10:23:55 GMT 1
Its ok, we've got nice new shiny yellow stripes on the steps at the stadium. So you think the guy painting the steps should be concentrating on our transfer business instead? They’re also in charge of designing the kit and preparing the players meals don’t you know!!! Cartwright and those under him will deal with transfers,edwards will deal with general day to day stuff.Completeky separate entities.
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Post by detox on Jul 23, 2024 10:27:36 GMT 1
We understood the KN take over came too late last summer to strengthen the squad, so the 'new era' was kind of delayed until January..when we dabbled a bit..but nothing major...even with a team looking at relegation. So now, a year later and the summer we thought (last year) would see serious rebuilding..
If we had avoided relegation would our recruitment this summer have been with an eye to getting the play offs ? The 3 year target of PL football ..would KN be splashing £m's ?
Of course relegation has scuppered all those original plans but I thought , given what happened last season, KN would really show the weight of his wallet this summer...and maybe he will, before the deadline.. It just feels a little bit like waiting for a bus that isn't coming...thus far. I'm a bit surprised because the PL party now seems years away as we have gone backwards, not forwards.
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 23, 2024 10:29:56 GMT 1
The mere suggestion of SC prices going up a quid a week (and still being the cheapest in the division).........moan and whinge. Club isnt spending as much as a rival that generates way more income than us.......moan and whinge. Didnt see that one coming! Birmingham operate with a much more significant loss than Hudds Town of around £24m a year in '22 and 23'. Their ability and desire to spend is nothing to do with your seeming wish to see Town fans pay more money!No, but ours is. Fans cant moan about being asked to pay a little more than half the going rate, then when they get to keep that extremely low price moan the club isnt spending enough on players for their liking.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 23, 2024 10:31:54 GMT 1
We should be aiming for the autos, Birmingham will have that aim aswell, both a shitshow club last season and deservedly relegated, both looking to bounce back immediately under 'new' US owners, both talk about big ambitions.
Why shouldn't fans discuss a direct rival? 🤔
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Post by htafcokay on Jul 23, 2024 10:34:26 GMT 1
If there's people out there that would like to pay more, I'm sure the club would welcome your donations.
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 23, 2024 10:42:17 GMT 1
If there's people out there that would like to pay more, I'm sure the club would welcome your donations. Im very happy to pay so little..Im just not going to then whinge that the club isnt spending enough.
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Post by theterrier42 on Jul 23, 2024 10:49:10 GMT 1
Nixon reckons we have a striker with a bit of pace coming
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Post by HuddsTerrier on Jul 23, 2024 10:49:52 GMT 1
For me a big part of it is whether the players who were with us last season will still be around and then that they are fully committed
It seems like many are buying into MD etc and that's promising
I still expect we'll lose Helik, Nicholls, Thomas and maybe Spencer
However I do think people like Headley, Kasumu, Koroma, Wiles will be very good at this level
We do need a couple of strikers and a CB as Balker is made of glass and can't be relied on
Then if Helik, Nicholls, Spencer, Thomas leave we should have the transfer fee to get in a good replacement. There was always a lot of trading needed this summer and we can't sign 10 players until we move others on first
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 23, 2024 10:50:22 GMT 1
Nixon reckons we have a striker with a bit of pace coming Name ? that Evans from newport is quite quick .
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Post by royrace on Jul 23, 2024 10:51:55 GMT 1
I don't think anyone's expecting us to keep up with Brum. Fact is though we're light in key areas and we've brought in a fortune from the Rudoni sale. Striker key as is keeper since it seems like Nichols is off. Also need cover for Balker, PL loan probably suitable. Good business on paper so far but more needed asap and it's disappointing it's not done already. Season starts soon.
Sounds like we were shit against Aris which is a worry, yes I know they were in the Europa League. Duff himself looked pissed off by the performance so I think it's safe to say there's work to do and we didn't ought to be relying on Ward and Healey up front. Seems like Maxwell is a big downgrade on Nichols too which isn't ideal, it's obviously a key position.
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Post by bentley316 on Jul 23, 2024 10:52:22 GMT 1
It’s also making Birmingham as a club and fan base unbearable. A blue nose at work couldn’t look me in the eye after they got relegated, he mocked us all season but got quieter as the season went on. Now, everytime I brush past him all I hear is ‘have you seen how much we’ve spent, who we are in for…’. I got treated to the news about Stansfield yesterday like I should be happy for them. The truth is, I couldn’t give a fuck about Birmingham, the club, their fans, their owners, their city. They’re a nothing to me. They’ll absolutely love filling up league one grounds with their fans dressed as late 19th century gangsters, chanting their one song and reminding everyone that they’re the biggest club in league one. All this money they’ve spent is money I’ve seen no town fan ever suggest we should be spending, leave Birmingham to do what they want to do and let’s just focus on us. No matter how much they spend, they still employed Rooney who plummeted them into league one from a top 8 position when he took over - there’s nothing to suggest Birmingham will do great things as of yet just because they’ve thrown a few quid round. We cannot allow this season to be a pissing competition with Birmingham City. On one hand I can see a narrative with Mr Nagle i.e. you don't want to be the 2nd/3rd (allowing for the other Hollywood Club) best US owner in League One, but we need to focus on getting Huddersfield Town moving forward. It's not how much you spend, it is about who you spend anything on. It is down to MD and recruitment. There's a long game here and I will judge Mr Nagle and his team on what they deliver over time and not use what happens at St Andrews as a benchmark. That said we do need to see some significant improvement this season. I live in Birmingham and work with a bunch of Bluenoses. Theyve been talking non stop about the money theyre spending. They know im a Town fan and asked if im worried. I told them you can buy all the supercars you like but if you dont know how to drive them theyre fucking useless in your garage.
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Post by theterrier42 on Jul 23, 2024 11:05:50 GMT 1
Nixon reckons we have a striker with a bit of pace coming Name ? that Evans from newport is quite quick . In typical Nixon fashion he’s just made a vague comment with no name. Then when he is inevitably wrong it doesn’t look as bad for him. Been a fraud with town news for a good while now
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Jul 23, 2024 11:10:47 GMT 1
Nixon reckons we have a striker with a bit of pace coming Theo Robinson
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