Isn’t that the point? If we weren’t under yet another embargo, we’d have been a possible destination for Ollie Pearce but as it is, we’ve missed out on another top target because those cretinous pricks who are lingering around the club like a bad smell.
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Transfer News and Gossip Transfer Rumours Thread 2023-24 (Part 2 - Back in Business. Oh no we’re not)
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Isn’t that the point? If we weren’t under yet another embargo, we’d have been a possible destination for Ollie Pearce but as it is, we’ve missed out on another top target because those cretinous pricks who are lingering around the club like a bad smell.
tommy tucker
Manager
2 things 1 we need to get rid of that family from our club 2 Then the consortium need to restore the good name of our club. As for bringing in players well as there is no window we can still bring players in.
dusterman
Nello
I know a lot of us have been waxing lyrical about Uggla for his donation to our beleaguered staff last year, but he does seem quite an odd chap and extremely divisive. I know it’s a long way away but much have rather people like COSU in charge of our club. He’ll get bored and put his family’s money elsewhere when someone says the wrong thing.
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SeldomSeenShrimper
Youth Team
Bloody hell, why did I open this thread ?
Spaceman Spiff
Spiff sets his ray gun to ‘liquefy’ ⭐🦐
I think for our own sanity’s sake we need to accept that those very top targets aren’t coming, in part due to the ongoing efforts to prise the club from the Martins’ grip. Pearce arguably might always have chosen York.
When, and only when, a transaction for the club & Roots Hall completes (it seems to me unless I’ve missed something which could allow player investment / signings before that) we will be able to consider options available then. If we manage to convince a player or two to wait for that, it’ll be a welcome bonus.
Holding out hopes at this point for player A or player B feels destined to bring waves of disappointment throughout June.
My feelings for ratty and ratty jr feel like they might be as close as I’ll ever get to real, genuine hatred. They are the scum of the earth.
When, and only when, a transaction for the club & Roots Hall completes (it seems to me unless I’ve missed something which could allow player investment / signings before that) we will be able to consider options available then. If we manage to convince a player or two to wait for that, it’ll be a welcome bonus.
Holding out hopes at this point for player A or player B feels destined to bring waves of disappointment throughout June.
My feelings for ratty and ratty jr feel like they might be as close as I’ll ever get to real, genuine hatred. They are the scum of the earth.
meerkat54
Coach
Think if we survive to start next season. By that time most decent players will be signed up elsewhere.
It will probably be another wasted season, but survival is the main objective for now.
I’m sure we can still do a mid table or better finish. Going up as champions will be highly unlikely.
It will probably be another wasted season, but survival is the main objective for now.
I’m sure we can still do a mid table or better finish. Going up as champions will be highly unlikely.
AlfaShrimper
Head Coach
I think we have to remember how good this group of players actually are. Never underestimate them. Id be comfortable saying we would make playoffs with this squad but only IF (a massive if) we keep them all
annie1954
Newbie⭐🦐
I’m very surprised someone hasn’t already put something under Ron’s Bentley
SeldomSeenShrimper
Youth Team
This.
We have a squad and coaching team that can keep us up even if the league do slap us with another points deduction
If the takeover does happen, the 2025-26 season will be the one where we can sign targets and make a real ush for title
Meanwhile we just need to prey for survival and hope Maher can keep performing miracles
Richard Hearn
Coach⭐
Assuming there is a next season, I have a feeling that Waldron is going to do very well for us.
Somerset Ex-TTB
Members
Without a 10 point deduction the current squad are good enough for a play off finish. They have proved that. If we don’t lose anybody (other than Powell)
Blue Yonder
Schoolboy⭐⭐🦐
If season tickets do go on sale as hinted at elsewhere you'd think it would be rather difficult to face court for an unsettled WUP straight after. The WUP would have to be settled rather than adjourned and if as I understand it player contracts normally expire around the same time then player recruitment shouldn't be catastrophically affected as some are suggesting. If we make it to the starting line we should be in good shape.
If the consortium sort out the wages this week then everything will depend on getting this all done by the end of June. Who'd put more money in after that ?
If the consortium sort out the wages this week then everything will depend on getting this all done by the end of June. Who'd put more money in after that ?
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Yep. I spoke to one of their fans before our game at RH, and he said the general consensus was mixed feelings about Uggla.
SeldomSeenShrimper
Youth Team
Loosing Powell with a transfer embargo is ridiculously bad business
He simply has to stay until we can bring in an upgrade
He simply has to stay until we can bring in an upgrade
Holy Joe
Manager⭐⭐🦐
He hasn't left. Maybe that is because of the transfer embargo
Thundersley Blue
Coach⭐🦐
We already have a squad that by and large is more than good enough. All we are missing is a little more depth, so we can better cover injuries and suspensions.
Tampa Blue
Director⭐🦐
Gutted that we couldn't get Pearce - looks a different option to what we have.
Similar playing style to Dallas?
Similar playing style to Dallas?
Dutch Branch
Striker
Putting all the doom and gloom aside. The side we have is well capable of gaining promotion next season.
rshepp
⭐
That's a pestimistic view.
We have the same players as last year with 3 new guys bedded in.
In spite of a 10 point penalty we lost a play off spot by drawing 3 games that we really should have won.
6 points lost.
We regularly had crowds of over 7,000.
Often taking 500, 800, 1,000 fans away.
We played very attractive football.
Why not get promoted next season?
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