Ross83
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Post by Ross83 on Jun 29, 2024 18:01:00 GMT 1
He was mentioned a few pages back but then the May deal collapsing was reported. Looks like firm interest though.
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Post by Sio on Jun 29, 2024 18:04:24 GMT 1
The Adebayo deal was us being tight - 'typical Town' mentality. I feel like we've probably turned a corner on that. This seems to be a case of Birmingham gazumping us on wages, which we aren't going to be able to compete with. We can probably offer another £50k for the transfer fee but that won't be the deciding factor here. If May wants to go to Birmingham on silly wages, fair play to him, that's what will happen. If that's the case then expect a lesser quality striker coming through the doors because if we can't compete with another league 1 club in terms of wages then we won't be signing anyone with that record. Well no, we won't be signing League One's top scorer. But Birmingham are planning to spend stupid money and it's unfortunate that they're also after the same player. Who's second top scorer?
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Post by Big Ern on Jun 29, 2024 18:08:00 GMT 1
If that's the case then expect a lesser quality striker coming through the doors because if we can't compete with another league 1 club in terms of wages then we won't be signing anyone with that record. Well no, we won't be signing League One's top scorer. But Birmingham are planning to spend stupid money and it's unfortunate that they're also after the same player. Who's second top scorer? I think the power play from Birmingham and us looking like the inferior club is to me the sorest point. If I'm honest, with Bojan and Healey I don't think striker is the area we need to strengthen the most. Would be nice but I'd sooner we invest in a quality ACM
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Jun 29, 2024 18:08:02 GMT 1
If that's the case then expect a lesser quality striker coming through the doors because if we can't compete with another league 1 club in terms of wages then we won't be signing anyone with that record. Well no, we won't be signing League One's top scorer. But Birmingham are planning to spend stupid money and it's unfortunate that they're also after the same player. Who's second top scorer? Jordan Rhodes
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Post by goodbet on Jun 29, 2024 18:08:06 GMT 1
If that's the case then expect a lesser quality striker coming through the doors because if we can't compete with another league 1 club in terms of wages then we won't be signing anyone with that record. Well no, we won't be signing League One's top scorer. But Birmingham are planning to spend stupid money and it's unfortunate that they're also after the same player. Who's second top scorer? I hope we are not going down a list and instead we are looking for players to fit our style of play. We will see.
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Post by nicovaesen on Jun 29, 2024 18:09:08 GMT 1
Can’t compete with the likes of brum
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Post by Sio on Jun 29, 2024 18:14:30 GMT 1
Well no, we won't be signing League One's top scorer. But Birmingham are planning to spend stupid money and it's unfortunate that they're also after the same player. Who's second top scorer? I think the power play from Birmingham and us looking like the inferior club is to me the sorest point. If I'm honest, with Bojan and Healey I don't think striker is the area we need to strengthen the most. Would be nice but I'd sooner we invest in a quality ACM For whatever reason, we are perceived as an inferior club to Birmingham - bizarrely some people see them as 'big'. Unfortunately, we probably can't compete with their money either. Let them get their man and clear the way for us to do our business, even if it is second choice.
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Post by robinvar on Jun 29, 2024 18:14:53 GMT 1
I want players who want to play for Town. May comes or he doesn't.
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Post by ShortbreadPete on Jun 29, 2024 18:21:31 GMT 1
I want players who want to play for Town. May comes or he doesn't. Unless they have local roots I doubt that anyone wants to play for Town. The reality is that footballers want to play for the best contract offered
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Post by jqhtfc on Jun 29, 2024 18:22:58 GMT 1
I want players who want to play for Town. May comes or he doesn't. And that’s all it comes down too really, if he wants to play for town and duff then great if he wants a few more quid at Birmingham then sound it’s his last pay day. To be honest I think healey is a better player anyway and if fit will hit 20+, id rather spend the decent money that were clearly happy to pay out on some good central midfielders
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Post by robinvar on Jun 29, 2024 18:25:20 GMT 1
I want players who want to play for Town. May comes or he doesn't. Unless they have local roots I doubt that anyone wants to play for Town. The reality is that footballers want to play for the best contract offered Fair enough, I agree. But someone sells a project and a future. The player chooses then. There are lots of options for any player and in later career stages a large differential in salary might swing it.
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Post by robinvar on Jun 29, 2024 18:32:51 GMT 1
Unless they have local roots I doubt that anyone wants to play for Town. The reality is that footballers want to play for the best contract offered Fair enough, I agree. But someone sells a project and a future. The player chooses then. There are lots of options for any player and in later career stages a large differential in salary might swing it. Just to add to this, we are a club desperate for new heroes, where any successful player will be absolutely adored. They will form a key part of a team in the championship if they come on board in L1 and get up. Not sure Brum will do the same. They either want to play for Town or they don't, i don't want them to choose us for money.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2024 18:43:52 GMT 1
Right as some of you know my nephew is mates with Alfie, the reason he wants to leave is he hates the manager and the manager don't have too much time for Alfie. Alfie wants to play as centre forward and Jones wants him to play out wide. Charlton want 1 million. Huddersfield have agreed 7k a week wages which is 2k more then he gets at Charlton. He has loved his time at Charlton but can't see any future there. The Birmingham offer is nearer Charlton's asking price as they would have to pay Cheltenham 20% of any sell on fee. His partner comes from Doncaster so a move back north makes sense. If the boss don't like you it's unlikely you'll get anywhere. We should have offered him a new 2 year contract at the end of last season. All our other forwards couldn't get 20 goals between them. Let's hope Jones's has someone better in mind because goals is what we've been lacking for years.
-Charlton forum
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Post by nnnlove on Jun 29, 2024 18:44:34 GMT 1
We should just go back in and make a daring bid for May.
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Post by robinvar on Jun 29, 2024 19:05:24 GMT 1
We should just go back in and make a daring bid for May. Perfick- daring bids of May
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Post by The Sheriff Strikes Back on Jun 29, 2024 19:07:25 GMT 1
I love how you say that like you have any clue whatsoever what goes on behind the scenes. Right, go on enlighten me. All I can see is his name being put out there a long time ago and now getting gazumped at the end. It’s hard to have much faith after last season. I think you've missed the point. I don't have a clue what's going on behind closed doors regarding this transfer, but then again neither do you, so just calm down before grabbing the pitchfork.
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Post by willo on Jun 29, 2024 19:16:29 GMT 1
Right as some of you know my nephew is mates with Alfie, the reason he wants to leave is he hates the manager and the manager don't have too much time for Alfie. Alfie wants to play as centre forward and Jones wants him to play out wide. Charlton want 1 million. Huddersfield have agreed 7k a week wages which is 2k more then he gets at Charlton. He has loved his time at Charlton but can't see any future there. The Birmingham offer is nearer Charlton's asking price as they would have to pay Cheltenham 20% of any sell on fee. His partner comes from Doncaster so a move back north makes sense. If the boss don't like you it's unlikely you'll get anywhere. We should have offered him a new 2 year contract at the end of last season. All our other forwards couldn't get 20 goals between them. Let's hope Jones's has someone better in mind because goals is what we've been lacking for years. -Charlton forum So essentially we have to up our offer if we really want him. Balls on our court.
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Post by willo on Jun 29, 2024 19:16:42 GMT 1
Right as some of you know my nephew is mates with Alfie, the reason he wants to leave is he hates the manager and the manager don't have too much time for Alfie. Alfie wants to play as centre forward and Jones wants him to play out wide. Charlton want 1 million. Huddersfield have agreed 7k a week wages which is 2k more then he gets at Charlton. He has loved his time at Charlton but can't see any future there. The Birmingham offer is nearer Charlton's asking price as they would have to pay Cheltenham 20% of any sell on fee. His partner comes from Doncaster so a move back north makes sense. If the boss don't like you it's unlikely you'll get anywhere. We should have offered him a new 2 year contract at the end of last season. All our other forwards couldn't get 20 goals between them. Let's hope Jones's has someone better in mind because goals is what we've been lacking for years. -Charlton forum So essentially we have to up our offer if we really want him. Balls on our court. in
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Post by ringdisco on Jun 29, 2024 19:44:08 GMT 1
Can this madness over a 31 year old please stop as soon as possible...
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Post by Up the Duff. on Jun 29, 2024 19:50:36 GMT 1
So essentially we have to up our offer if we really want him. Balls on our court. in You trust unknown people on their forum ?
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Post by keefer on Jun 29, 2024 19:53:14 GMT 1
Is it really essential that we have a 20 goals a season striker? A striker that can score 15 or so, plus decent contributions from midfield and defenders would work just as well. Also if we are going with 2 strikers and both can score regularly, then that 20 goal man is not as critical. If we can keep all of our defenders from last season then I think we will be a long way towards having a successful season. Helik and Balker should be outstanding at this level and that would make everybody's life so much easier as we wouldn't need to score as many goals to win matches. Also, Charlton had a 20 goal striker last season and they are still in League 1
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Post by iangreaves on Jun 29, 2024 19:55:29 GMT 1
Midfield would be the priority concern for me.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jun 29, 2024 20:06:24 GMT 1
Plenty of quality strikers out there. Duff has a history of making strikers better so I'm not too concerned. Healey and Radulovic could end up being top players next season. Creative midfield is our top priority imo.
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Post by dezzly on Jun 29, 2024 20:09:58 GMT 1
Plenty of quality strikers out there. Duff has a history of making strikers better so I'm not too concerned. Healey and Radulovic could end up being top players next season. Creative midfield is our top priority imo. Need to get the evans one done then
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jun 29, 2024 20:13:16 GMT 1
Plenty of quality strikers out there. Duff has a history of making strikers better so I'm not too concerned. Healey and Radulovic could end up being top players next season. Creative midfield is our top priority imo. Need to get the evans one done then Either him or Keillor-Dunn would be decent business imo
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Post by kirkheatonterrier on Jun 29, 2024 20:18:20 GMT 1
Evans is of interest to Portsmouth so if they pursue a deal we won't get him. We need to revert to type and go after players no one else wants
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jun 29, 2024 20:20:39 GMT 1
Plenty of quality strikers out there. Duff has a history of making strikers better so I'm not too concerned. Healey and Radulovic could end up being top players next season. Creative midfield is our top priority imo. We also have Simpson and Hudlin on the staff?? Duff may have different opinions on one or both after training...?? He may not but we are assuming they wont be here in August, them and others?
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Post by alexdire on Jun 29, 2024 20:31:07 GMT 1
Plenty of quality strikers out there. Duff has a history of making strikers better so I'm not too concerned. Healey and Radulovic could end up being top players next season. Creative midfield is our top priority imo. We also have Simpson and Hudlin on the staff?? Duff may have different opinions on one or both after training...?? He may not but we are assuming they wont be here in August, them and others? Simpson should be sent back to Northampton and that's Franklins Gardens.
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Post by royalflush on Jun 29, 2024 20:33:21 GMT 1
Plenty of quality strikers out there. Duff has a history of making strikers better so I'm not too concerned. Healey and Radulovic could end up being top players next season. Creative midfield is our top priority imo. We also have Simpson and Hudlin on the staff?? Duff may have different opinions on one or both after training...?? He may not but we are assuming they wont be here in August, them and others? Nobody with a hole in their arse can surely think either would make even a passing impersonation of a prolific league one striker
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Post by galpharm2400 on Jun 29, 2024 20:37:07 GMT 1
We also have Simpson and Hudlin on the staff?? Duff may have different opinions on one or both after training...?? He may not but we are assuming they wont be here in August, them and others? Simpson should be sent back to Northampton and that's Franklins Gardens. We all have opinions on players but they have contracts and nowhere obvious to go yet??? Has to look at them and give it some thought.?
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