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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 29, 2024 19:00:29 GMT 1
All i am going off is what Cartwright actually said you know that incredible sporting director we have , the guy with the links all over the place and oversaw such an incredible winter window and this almost certs to be yet again an incredible summer window. You know that guy ? Or was it Bojan who was the most expensive cf signing outside the prem years either way we paid good money for the pair. Kev said as people have rightly pointed out , that investment will be made in the squad. At the end of the window we can call it out if he does not , but the window has not shut yet so there is still time for further investment in players is there not ? Hyping up the window. www.weareterriers.com/p/huddersfield-town-radinio-balker-transferTotally, but we did pay good money . Neither were cheap signings , so i guess Nagle will provide the cash as when a player value can we met. Nagle did say he has never turned down the chance of signing a player, therefore i can't doubt that he would now unless proven wrong in the future.
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Post by four4two on Jul 29, 2024 19:07:27 GMT 1
Spencer has been playing in a back 3, which is not his natural position. It's really not suited to him. Think it may have been trialled in Austria due to the injury to Baulker. Duncan is way out on the attitude thing. The poor attitude players have gone. Where did I say anything about attitude ? I simply said he looked pissed off and questioned as to whether he wasn't trying ? I didnt say he was it was a question. no worries Dunc. Just how it read to me. UTT!
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Post by htafcdan on Jul 29, 2024 19:28:39 GMT 1
2mill would be a good fee for taylor. 1.4 up front +600k in add ons? or possibly a loan to buy? either way i think we should splash the cash on him as he’s only 21 and was top scorer in two teams. watching the goals he scored he looks like something we need pacey and clinical.
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Post by harri54 on Jul 29, 2024 19:29:53 GMT 1
Spencer has been playing in a back 3, which is not his natural position. It's really not suited to him. Think it may have been trialled in Austria due to the injury to Baulker. Duncan is way out on the attitude thing. The poor attitude players have gone. Where did I say anything about attitude ? I simply said he looked pissed off and questioned as to whether he wasn't trying ? I didnt say he was it was a question. Since when is saying someone "looked pissed off" a question? Since when is saying someone "looked pissed off" not commenting on their attitude? You're deluded, which by your standards is a question; but I assure you, it isn't, it's me expressing my opinion!
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 29, 2024 19:36:46 GMT 1
Totally, but we did pay good money . Neither were cheap signings , so i guess Nagle will provide the cash as when a player value can we met. Nagle did say he has never turned down the chance of signing a player, therefore i can't doubt that he would now unless proven wrong in the future. Absolute peanuts for a championship player. 30+ signings last season cost more in that division.
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Post by londoncowling on Jul 29, 2024 19:48:05 GMT 1
being on Kev watch Cartwright must be bricking himself on every detail of every deal after his relegation signings of both managers and players it’s hard to believe he’s still here tbh point being he knows it’s last chance saloon for him so to keep the keys to the beemer the new signings have to succeed else he’s off a factor as to why only four in up to press ?
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Post by londoncowling on Jul 29, 2024 19:48:36 GMT 1
being on Kev watch Cartwright must be bricking himself on every detail of every deal after his relegation signings of both managers and players it’s hard to believe he’s still here tbh point being he knows it’s last chance saloon for him so to keep the keys to the beemer the new signings have to succeed else he’s off a factor as to why only four in up to press ?
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 29, 2024 20:07:44 GMT 1
Totally, but we did pay good money . Neither were cheap signings , so i guess Nagle will provide the cash as when a player value can we met. Nagle did say he has never turned down the chance of signing a player, therefore i can't doubt that he would now unless proven wrong in the future. Absolute peanuts for a championship player. 30+ signings last season cost more in that division. I aren't saying it isn't when you think about it.. But the statments we made about said signings, over a million quid is still not dirt cheap. Therefore cash is there if/ when needed to be spent it seems. Look at Town just after the prem years up until Nagle took over and prior to the prem years, how many times did we spent a million plush on a player or 2 in one window ? It wont have being many if any.
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Post by goodbet on Jul 29, 2024 20:09:23 GMT 1
Only four times has a transfer in league 1 been over £2m, two of those we're made by brum this season. The other two were Grigg and Brayford at Sunderland and Sheff U. We didn't pay £2m for anyone in the Championship last season, can't see it happening now we're relegated. Nagle will be just trying to balance the books after the shitshow last season. If Cartwright is to be believed , then yes we did or very close to it in Balker in January . He stated that it was the most we had paid for a defender outside the prem years, Schindler was 1.8 m therefore logically Balker is either 1.9 or 2mil ? What i am saying is that just because we have money, does not mean we have to blow our load on loads of signings. Brum are doing this, basically if they do not win the league as a result , then its a huge failure. We can still sign good players without blowing all the money all at once in one window so to speak. Thus far we have signed some good players without going crazy, i think the "bigger" moves may take longer to complete for obvs reasons. looking at the January signings it looks like we did blow our load on .... How much of that would we get back if we could sell them? We need to spend any money we have on a young striker, that is where we will get our money back and then a lot more if we could pick out a decent one.
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 29, 2024 20:12:25 GMT 1
If Cartwright is to be believed , then yes we did or very close to it in Balker in January . He stated that it was the most we had paid for a defender outside the prem years, Schindler was 1.8 m therefore logically Balker is either 1.9 or 2mil ? What i am saying is that just because we have money, does not mean we have to blow our load on loads of signings. Brum are doing this, basically if they do not win the league as a result , then its a huge failure. We can still sign good players without blowing all the money all at once in one window so to speak. Thus far we have signed some good players without going crazy, i think the "bigger" moves may take longer to complete for obvs reasons. looking at the January signings it looks like we did blow our load on .... How much of that would we get back if we could sell them? We need to spend any money we have on a young striker, that is where we will get our money back and then a lot more if we could pick out a decent one. Totally agree actually, that it now looks like we risked and lost in January. This is why we have got to have learnt lessons , to use in this window - hopefully by the end of the window it shows we learnt.
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Post by keefer on Jul 29, 2024 20:28:23 GMT 1
being on Kev watch Cartwright must be bricking himself on every detail of every deal after his relegation signings of both managers and players it’s hard to believe he’s still here tbh point being he knows it’s last chance saloon for him so to keep the keys to the beemer the new signings have to succeed else he’s off a factor as to why only four in up to press ? It didn't make any sense the first time, why then repeat it?
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Post by londoncowling on Jul 29, 2024 21:01:31 GMT 1
being on Kev watch Cartwright must be bricking himself on every detail of every deal after his relegation signings of both managers and players it’s hard to believe he’s still here tbh point being he knows it’s last chance saloon for him so to keep the keys to the beemer the new signings have to succeed else he’s off a factor as to why only four in up to press ? It didn't make any sense the first time, why then repeat it? for those who couldn’t make sense of it the first time😉
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Jul 29, 2024 21:17:39 GMT 1
If the BBC transfer page is to be believed then there hasn’t been a single player transfer registered with the EFL today, and Calafiori from Bologna to Arsenal is the only registration today in the PL.
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Post by arry11 on Jul 29, 2024 21:21:45 GMT 1
Any updates on the players we have been linked with for quite a few days now i.e Hodge,Ballard,Taylor or can we rule out any of them.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jul 29, 2024 21:22:48 GMT 1
Spencer is a quality player but guess what…he is a young guy, only turned 20years old this year, and young players have ups and downs in form. It’s all about competitive matches and his attitude and performances have been generally very good. Personally I think RB in a back 4 or RCB in a back 3 are/will be his best positions - quick, can tackle, decent in the air. At the moment whilst neat and tidy with the ball and more than enough quality, he doesn’t look like an attacking wing-back who will create and score loads, but he is a young lad so that might change. Not comparing them in terms of quality but he is very similar in his skill set to Kyle Walker I hope he stays, even if just one more season as enjoy watching him and a big player for us. Nothing like Walker. Walker is quicker, stronger, amd can drive forward. I feel a hell of a lot of expectation is being put on Spencers shoulders. Before his loan move he was shocking. He came back and looked much better in a poor team. The boy is still learning. He will make a few mistakes, but the potential is clearly there. Spencer isn't noticeably quick for a full back. I'm gobsmacked at how many people think he is. Seems more of a solid player, and from his interviews/conferences, pretty smart and determined. Captain material. I can see him right of the three. Might even be better there than a wingback.
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Post by pterrier on Jul 29, 2024 21:30:33 GMT 1
Nothing like Walker. Walker is quicker, stronger, amd can drive forward. I feel a hell of a lot of expectation is being put on Spencers shoulders. Before his loan move he was shocking. He came back and looked much better in a poor team. The boy is still learning. He will make a few mistakes, but the potential is clearly there. Spencer isn't noticeably quick for a full back. I'm gobsmacked at how many people think he is. Seems more of a solid player, and from his interviews/conferences, pretty smart and determined. Captain material. I can see him right of the three. Might even be better there than a wingback. Not quick?!! Bloody hell you must be watching the game like a headless chicken! Spencer is very quick, I still remember him catching James in the Leeds game at home and he gave James a 10 yard headstart.
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Post by theterrier42 on Jul 29, 2024 21:35:19 GMT 1
Nothing like Walker. Walker is quicker, stronger, amd can drive forward. I feel a hell of a lot of expectation is being put on Spencers shoulders. Before his loan move he was shocking. He came back and looked much better in a poor team. The boy is still learning. He will make a few mistakes, but the potential is clearly there. Spencer isn't noticeably quick for a full back. I'm gobsmacked at how many people think he is. Seems more of a solid player, and from his interviews/conferences, pretty smart and determined. Captain material. I can see him right of the three. Might even be better there than a wingback. So far in pre season Spencer has been playing left side of the back 3 which is interesting to me. Rather have that than ruffels though that’s for sure!
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Jul 29, 2024 21:35:26 GMT 1
Spencer isn't noticeably quick for a full back. I'm gobsmacked at how many people think he is. Seems more of a solid player, and from his interviews/conferences, pretty smart and determined. Captain material. I can see him right of the three. Might even be better there than a wingback. Not quick?!! Bloody hell you must be watching the game like a headless chicken! Spencer is very quick, I still remember him catching James in the Leeds game at home and he gave James a 10 yard headstart. I think you're remembering it slightly wrong.
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Post by htfcterry on Jul 29, 2024 21:39:25 GMT 1
Spencer isn't noticeably quick for a full back. I'm gobsmacked at how many people think he is. Seems more of a solid player, and from his interviews/conferences, pretty smart and determined. Captain material. I can see him right of the three. Might even be better there than a wingback. Not quick?!! Bloody hell you must be watching the game like a headless chicken! Spencer is very quick, I still remember him catching James in the Leeds game at home and he gave James a 10 yard headstart. 😂 You do realise most people were probably at the game don't you?
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Post by rockwall on Jul 29, 2024 21:49:42 GMT 1
Nothing like Walker. Walker is quicker, stronger, amd can drive forward. I feel a hell of a lot of expectation is being put on Spencers shoulders. Before his loan move he was shocking. He came back and looked much better in a poor team. The boy is still learning. He will make a few mistakes, but the potential is clearly there. Spencer isn't noticeably quick for a full back. I'm gobsmacked at how many people think he is. Seems more of a solid player, and from his interviews/conferences, pretty smart and determined. Captain material. I can see him right of the three. Might even be better there than a wingback. I think he would be more of a Tommy Smith type. Which I would be happy with.
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 29, 2024 22:06:20 GMT 1
I would say the top 3, in terms of pace in the current squad are-
Jones,balker and spencer. Others may be quick with the ball, but nowhere near as quick as these three , in just general pace factor.
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Post by pterrier on Jul 29, 2024 22:18:54 GMT 1
Not quick?!! Bloody hell you must be watching the game like a headless chicken! Spencer is very quick, I still remember him catching James in the Leeds game at home and he gave James a 10 yard headstart. I think you're remembering it slightly wrong. What you didn’t see before that was how he’d gone and tracked back after we’d been on the attack, how anyone can look at that and say he’s not quick is ridiculous
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Jul 29, 2024 22:26:04 GMT 1
I think you're remembering it slightly wrong. What you didn’t see before that was how he’d gone and tracked back after we’d been on the attack, how anyone can look at that and say he’s not quick is ridiculous I'm not saying he isn't quick. I'm saying your memory of James having a 10 yard head start should see you taking a trip to the doctors
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Post by Wingman on Jul 29, 2024 22:51:51 GMT 1
What we are all forgetting when demanding signings, is that Town can agree a fee for a player, but the player themselves has to WANT to join the club. We might not be as attractive as we were. They will have other options, better financial offers, decisions to make on leaving their club if they really feel their time is done at that place.
This is kinda where Duffman and Swiss Toni need to earn their corn.
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Post by pterrier on Jul 29, 2024 22:58:37 GMT 1
What you didn’t see before that was how he’d gone and tracked back after we’d been on the attack, how anyone can look at that and say he’s not quick is ridiculous I'm not saying he isn't quick. I'm saying your memory of James having a 10 yard head start should see you taking a trip to the doctors I think you’re missing the point, I’m saying the lad is quick, granted he didn’t literally give James a 10 yard headstart but the point still stands that Spencer is a quick player.
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Post by Headless Chicken on Jul 29, 2024 23:01:41 GMT 1
Spencer isn't noticeably quick for a full back. I'm gobsmacked at how many people think he is. Seems more of a solid player, and from his interviews/conferences, pretty smart and determined. Captain material. I can see him right of the three. Might even be better there than a wingback. Not quick?!! Bloody hell you must be watching the game like a headless chicken! Spencer is very quick, I still remember him catching James in the Leeds game at home and he gave James a 10 yard headstart. Absolute tosh. Watch that clip again. This isn't even subjective. He is not very quick. Not having a dig at him, I like him overall.
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Post by ffsterriers on Jul 29, 2024 23:56:21 GMT 1
I would say the top 3, in terms of pace in the current squad are- Jones,balker and spencer. Others may be quick with the ball, but nowhere near as quick as these three , in just general pace factor. Don’t forget koroma
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Post by mosher on Jul 30, 2024 8:24:37 GMT 1
Punctuation seems to be a thing of the past for some posters. Good god some posts are hard to read, never mind interpret
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Post by Terriersmad on Jul 30, 2024 8:45:37 GMT 1
Not quick?!! Bloody hell you must be watching the game like a headless chicken! Spencer is very quick, I still remember him catching James in the Leeds game at home and he gave James a 10 yard headstart. Absolute tosh. Watch that clip again. This isn't even subjective. He is not very quick. Not having a dig at him, I like him overall. Remember he’s going toe to toe with the quickest player in the league there. He’s not quite as quick - but over 20 yards, where he has to adjust body position and James does not, he loses less than a yard on him. Not quite stride for stride, but still quick, and for League One very quick. We’re not going to face as much out and out pace this season.
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Post by Essex Terrier on Jul 30, 2024 8:56:41 GMT 1
Punctuation seems to be a thing of the past for some posters. Good god , some posts are hard to read, never mind interpret Does that work/help? Or should it be a colon? Perhaps a hyphen even? Or would it be a dash? Every day is a schoolday here on DATM!
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