Transfers, 2024-25 season

[aimaad22 5116]

Maybe we wait a few more weeks before judging the window but the lack of progress in appointing exec replacements is pretty damning. 

 

It's almost as if they've decided that the only management person that seems to do anything here is Howe so let's let him manage the transfers too. 

[Duffman 10]

Since Mitchell is gone who does the job belong to? Eddie? Eddies nephew?

[Daftarse 13]

Communication between club and fans is now back at fat Ash/Penfold levels. Cant even tell us if Callum Wilsons officially f*cked off or not

[Kid Dynamite 8156]

Well he was removed from the squad list 2 days ago, and then added back in the next day  

[NobbySol 81]

Whatever way you look at it, it's a piss poor start to summer proceedings. Very insipid.

 

It's difficult to pin down who's to blame but there appears to be failures on multiple fronts.

 

- Mitchell appears to have been a horseshit hire. Done nothing but stir amongst key personnel at the club and lambast the very successful transfers done previously. Yes, perhaps under PSR we do need to shop differently than buying expensive premier league talent but how often do we actually do that? Sales were minimal because our players weren't of a standard others would pay top or moderate £ for. 

- We've been led to believe that the lack of investment in 3 windows and selling Almiron & Kelly halfway through the season, would benefit immediate and future windows. Hardly hit the ground running, pre season starts next week & Eddie explicitly stated his desire to do transfer business early. Brunos post match wording appeared to back up the necessity for new players & it felt like a great show of defiance against Mitchell (who fucked off swiftly after) and a reminder to the board. We don't seem to have acted on that.

- If we are constrained by PSR, then focus on a few acquisitions rather than trying to low ball clubs, to hit an accumulative figure that means you get everything you want. Buy what you can without the piss being taken out of you and shop again in the next window. Constant refreshment of the side is a vital show of ambition and positive for team morale & standards. Alternately, shop for a mix of ready made players and lower value ones in Europe and take a punt. Yes we need to get most things right & we have to date but it feels we're at an impasse now.

- The fact we haven't replaced Eales yet is a joke. There seems to be a lack of management at the top & decision makers aren't making decisions.

- Communication across the board has been awful for a good while now on multiple fronts and that supports the previous, doesn't feel like there are decision makers at the club or, not all are pulling in the same direction.

 

This time of the year is meant to be enjoyed. Just won a trophy, qualified for the champions league again, we have players who every other club wants & we on paper, have excellent backers with material growth opportunities evident. We also have the best manager I think we've ever had.

 

Expecting him to perform miracles is totally unfair & I think if he's not backed & we don't see material growth, he and or players will want out. He's a clever operator and playing small bits out in public to swing power in his direction but surely this is pissing him right off? 

 

I'm hoping we pull a few signings out the bag in the coming weeks. Ones not linked to in the press (as has been the case in the past) and hopefully they get us excited.

 

If not, massive opportunity missed & a big uphill climb this season. 

 

Also, fucking sign Trafford for fuck sake. It's getting tedious.

[Ayatollah Hermione 15488]

Trafford will hopefully done “early as next week” says Douglas  I’m sure these things are complicated but fuck me, we must be the only club who drags things out like this 

[thebrokendoll 11305]

oy @Craig....

 

the number of people who need to have a long hard look at how they're conducting themselves appears to be growing daily.

[Dr Gloom 24723]

33 minutes ago, NobbySol said:

Whatever way you look at it, it's a piss poor start to summer proceedings. Very insipid.

 

It's difficult to pin down who's to blame but there appears to be failures on multiple fronts.

 

- Mitchell appears to have been a horseshit hire. Done nothing but stir amongst key personnel at the club and lambast the very successful transfers done previously. Yes, perhaps under PSR we do need to shop differently than buying expensive premier league talent but how often do we actually do that? Sales were minimal because our players weren't of a standard others would pay top or moderate £ for. 

- We've been led to believe that the lack of investment in 3 windows and selling Almiron & Kelly halfway through the season, would benefit immediate and future windows. Hardly hit the ground running, pre season starts next week & Eddie explicitly stated his desire to do transfer business early. Brunos post match wording appeared to back up the necessity for new players & it felt like a great show of defiance against Mitchell (who fucked off swiftly after) and a reminder to the board. We don't seem to have acted on that.

- If we are constrained by PSR, then focus on a few acquisitions rather than trying to low ball clubs, to hit an accumulative figure that means you get everything you want. Buy what you can without the piss being taken out of you and shop again in the next window. Constant refreshment of the side is a vital show of ambition and positive for team morale & standards. Alternately, shop for a mix of ready made players and lower value ones in Europe and take a punt. Yes we need to get most things right & we have to date but it feels we're at an impasse now.

- The fact we haven't replaced Eales yet is a joke. There seems to be a lack of management at the top & decision makers aren't making decisions.

- Communication across the board has been awful for a good while now on multiple fronts and that supports the previous, doesn't feel like there are decision makers at the club or, not all are pulling in the same direction.

 

This time of the year is meant to be enjoyed. Just won a trophy, qualified for the champions league again, we have players who every other club wants & we on paper, have excellent backers with material growth opportunities evident. We also have the best manager I think we've ever had.

 

Expecting him to perform miracles is totally unfair & I think if he's not backed & we don't see material growth, he and or players will want out. He's a clever operator and playing small bits out in public to swing power in his direction but surely this is pissing him right off? 

 

I'm hoping we pull a few signings out the bag in the coming weeks. Ones not linked to in the press (as has been the case in the past) and hopefully they get us excited.

 

If not, massive opportunity missed & a big uphill climb this season. 

 

Also, fucking sign Trafford for fuck sake. It's getting tedious.

 

hard to disagree with any of that. Hopefully they pull their fingers out sharpish and we can all chill out

[NobbySol 81]

1 minute ago, Dr Gloom said:

 

hard to disagree with any of that. Hopefully they pull their fingers out sharpish and we can all chill out

 

Self imposed hiatus from News Now for me. New link every 10 minutes. Setting myself up for disappointment.

[wykikitoon 24533]

Douglas being the clubs PR puppet like he did for Bruce.

[Andrew 5841]

I'm not saying its been good so far, signing one development talent and thats all is hardly inspiring BUT

https://www.premierleague.com/en/transfers

A lot of teams haven't really done their business yet, I see a lot about how slow we're being and how we specifically are dragging our feet when everyone else is doing loads, but thats just not reality.

 

[Dr Gloom 24723]

9 minutes ago, Andrew said:

I'm not saying its been good so far, signing one development talent and thats all is hardly inspiring BUT

https://www.premierleague.com/en/transfers

A lot of teams haven't really done their business yet, I see a lot about how slow we're being and how we specifically are dragging our feet when everyone else is doing loads, but thats just not reality.

 

the other clubs which qualified for the champions league have 

Edited 7 hours ago by Dr Gloom

[Andrew 5841]

1 minute ago, Dr Gloom said:

the other clubs which qualified for the champions league have 

Arsenal have signed a back up 'keeper.

[aimaad22 5116]

Personally when I complain about the speed of decision making at this club it's got more to do with the lack of replacements for top execs, stadium and sponsor decisions etc. rather than just this window (for which it would be too soon of course)

[Toonpack 12718]

6 hours ago, Dr Gloom said:

the other clubs which qualified for the champions league have 

 

They're all minted though (one way or another).

Edited 1 hour ago by Toonpack