Transfer News and Gossip Transfer Rumours Thread 2024/2025.

[cerbera45]

Sadly seems we are once again in need of a striker. Pepple aside none of our current crop look prolific in any way. Obviously the top ones are at a premium and everyone wants the same which makes it very difficult. Wouldnt be so bad if we had goals from other areas of the pitch but thats been an issue ever since Maher was appointed.

our standard of crossing is currently abysmal

 

[amsemp]

our standard of crossing is currently abysmal

If we could identify a good left wing back, with good crossing stats, that would be a more important signing for me than another striker. Bridge has been below par and needs competition. I think a good, attacking LWB could transform us.

 

[Rooster79]

So with Walker injured and Pepple recalled.. surely need a decent striker

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

So with Walker injured and Pepple recalled.. surely need a decent striker

Or time for others to shine/get their fingers out (delete as per your own view) ..........

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

So with Walker injured and Pepple recalled.. surely need a decent striker

Or two

 

[Leeboy]

should make tomorrow's Trust AGM interesting as Tom L and Kev are in attendance doing a Q and A after.......

 

[Yer Blues]

should make tomorrow's Trust AGM interesting as Tom L and Kev are in attendance doing a Q and A after.......

I bet it doesn't. Be like getting blood from a stone.

 

[danbowen]

I bet it doesn't. Be like getting blood from a stone.

Maher will pass it sideways to Tom who will kick it out for a throw to play it safe.

 

[kentblues]

Or two

Given we have to replace Pepple one good one on a loan or permanent would be preferable to a couple of starving diamonds to polish…

 

[sufc4life21]

Given we have to replace Pepple one good one on a loan or permanent would be preferable to a couple of starving diamonds to polish…

we do have john still..... I'm sure his scouts searching up and down the essex senior league for next pepple.

 

[Shrimper83]

We must have a bit of a budget to spend on someone as Moncurs wages are now freed up

 

[kentblues]

Don't we have john still..... I'm sure his scouts searching up and down the essex senior league for next pepple.

Without the planned B team severely undernourished unpolished gems from leagues below will do nothing for us this season. Needs to be someone on the white board who can hit the ground running and if a loanee then with a few loans behind them as per Kev’s comments.

Better still a permanent where we know what we will get and that will require ££ which may conflict with our search for “value”.

Meanwhile if no one in this week I assume Jack Wood will be recalled.

 

[fbm]

Without the planned B team severely undernourished unpolished gems from leagues below will do nothing for us this season. Needs to be someone on the white board who can hit the ground running and if a loanee then with a few loans behind them as per Kev’s comments.

Better still a permanent where we know what we will get and that will require ££ which may conflict with our search for “value”.

Meanwhile if no one in this week I assume Jack Wood will be recalled.

I bet he won't.

 

[kentblues]

I bet he won't.

Then he best keep his fingers crossed re injuries as we are down to 3 fit forwards

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Only at Southend. We sign Kendall and it finally looks like we are looking like a normal club again, padding out the squad and having options. Few weeks later, Pepple gone, Walker injured and there's talk of recalling Wood who isn't even a striker.

Even one of our targets Adarkwa is out for months with a bad injury.

If we thought Maher was tetchy before, that interviewer better have his kevlar balaclava on tomorrow for the pre-match interview.

 

[Cricko]

Luckily of course we are very close to signing those January targets we have been waiting so long for.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

Like Cardwell. I wouldn't say Bim is a natural finisher. Neither were deadly in the 6 yard box. However, their work ethic was superb. Pretty sure Kendall will step up, like Bonne just needs a goal.

 

[sufc4life21]

Without the planned B team severely undernourished unpolished gems from leagues below will do nothing for us this season. Needs to be someone on the white board who can hit the ground running and if a loanee then with a few loans behind them as per Kev’s comments.

Better still a permanent where we know what we will get and that will require ££ which may conflict with our search for “value”.

Meanwhile if no one in this week I assume Jack Wood will be recalled.

Yeah I agree but unfortunately those players who we should be going for cost dollar especially during the January transfer window. It might be case of just getting few loans in just to get us through to the summer. That's when I would hope COSU will dig deep back whoever incharge to give us decent chance of getting out this league next season.

 

[danbowen]

Without the planned B team severely undernourished unpolished gems from leagues below will do nothing for us this season. Needs to be someone on the white board who can hit the ground running and if a loanee then with a few loans behind them as per Kev’s comments.

Better still a permanent where we know what we will get and that will require ££ which may conflict with our search for “value”.

Meanwhile if no one in this week I assume Jack Wood will be recalled.

What I dont get about this B team is if we are signing unpolished diamonds from lower leagues why they would come to play in our B team and leave jobs, family, friends etc. They wont get paid alot either. Look at Waldron for example giving up a good job to come to us for example. Surely if we are doing something like this we would need to pick up youth players released from Premier League teams each summer and hope one or two come good. Additionally, if COSU are tightening the budgets why would they pay out for this set up? if you have 16 players for example they will all be on say £250+ per week which could be money spent on a couple of top quality players at this level instead.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Yeah I agree but unfortunately those players who we should be going for cost dollar especially during the January transfer window. It might be case of just getting few loans in just to get us through to the summer. That's when I would hope COSU will dig deep back whoever incharge to give us decent chance of getting out this league next season.

Problem is, and Ron knew this, if you want fans to buy season tickets, especially in the early bird window, you have to show some intent for the following season. Mugs like myself will buy one regardless, but for those extra bums on seats that COSU are aiming for, intent needs to be shown. At the moment, some loyal fans are already questioning the style. That, coupled with a lack of positive transfers, may lead to some of those 4k season ticket holders not renewing next year. COSU are all about business, I'm sure they'll do something.

I am in no way saying 'splash the cash' and I never have. However, some positive signings that look promising need to be made for the majority to feel positive from now and going into next season.