Transfer News and Gossip Transfer Rumours Thread 2024/25 - Time to Cook 👨‍🍳

[CrippsCorner]

Same, I refuse to buy Fifa/EAFC for my PlayStation until Southend Utd come back.

Ha, my son was playing an older version round his friends and said can't we get that one daddy... so annoying you can be Colchester but not Southend currently!

 

[Tommy2holes]

I would say COSU are ambitious, after all they are all Southend United supporters. Didn't help that we couldn't be active in the Transfer Market for a number of weeks at completely the wrong time.

The playing side is important without doubt, but we also play in a Stadium that is in dire need of some TLC. Everything needs to happen yesterday, but unfortunately in the real world that doesn't happen.

Just a shame the way the fixtures have fallen, we have to play sides we need to be taking points off straightaway. We will be okay, once a bit more depth is added to the squad. Fingers and toes crossed we don't pick up any injuries in the next couple of weeks.

The thing that sprung to mind was when arsenal moved to the Emirates.

It was a massive drain on their spending power for years and they weren't the power they once were.

Obviously not saying we are arsenal but that even top teams can be drained for sake of infrastructure.

This is the balance that's needed.

But the team being competitive at the top end of the table is vital to matchday income.

 

[stewart]

i think a lot of clubs in the NL dont really want us to get promoted and will try there best to not sell players to us unless they get a very good deal ,our5 away support is money in the bank to them and they wont want to lose that unless the deal for one off there players is very good .
, They will play hardball im sure with us .We probably best looking at free agents theres plenty out there and very capable to play decent football at this level. Yes wages maybe a problem

 

[Booma]

i think a lot of clubs in the NL dont really want us to get promoted and will try there best to not sell players to us unless they get a very good deal ,our5 away support is money in the bank to them and they wont want to lose that unless the deal for one off there players is very good .
, They will play hardball im sure with us .We probably best looking at free agents theres plenty out there and very capable to play decent football at this level. Yes wages maybe a problem

Add to that clubs knowing we have new owners, and (some) money to spend

 

[Somerset Ex-TTB]

We are the Man City of non league obvs

 

[Kenny]

Are we still "cooking", or is it now more of a slow simmer?

 

[Mark Corrigan]

We are the Man City of non league obvs

Disagree, I like to think we are one of the bigger teams.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Are we still "cooking", or is it now more of a slow simmer?

 

[dusterman]

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I reckon we’d be more of an air fryer, want to be quick, tasty and dirty, but really flatter to deceive.

 

[Shrimperborn1957]

I reckon we’d be more of an air fryer, want to be quick, tasty and dirty, but really flatter to deceive

Sounds like a girl I once went out with.

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

Are we still "cooking", or is it now more of a slow simmer?

We're checking out the buffet

 

[nevereatwhitesnow]

i think a lot of clubs in the NL dont really want us to get promoted and will try there best to not sell players to us unless they get a very good deal ,our5 away support is money in the bank to them and they wont want to lose that unless the deal for one off there players is very good .
, They will play hardball im sure with us .We probably best looking at free agents theres plenty out there and very capable to play decent football at this level. Yes wages maybe a problem

I doubt that very much.

Most NL clubs will want Southend out of the league as they will perceive it increases their own chance of success in following seasons.

The additional income for them of a large away following is only 1 game to them, it will obviously help their balance sheet a bit but doubt it’s a game changer for them (especially when a large away following probably means a significant additional cost to them in staff, stewards etc etc.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I'd say we're stuck at the supermarket check out with our card stuck in an interminable security 'anti-fraud protection' loop at the card provider. Meanwhile, people keep pilfering stuff from our trolley.

 

[M_Simps]

We're checking out the buffet

But all that's left is a few breadsticks and salad?

 

[SS9_Shrimper]

We haven't even preheated the oven. We're at that stage where you're looking at the little whiteboard on the fridge with the weeks meal plans on, deciding on whether you will stick to the current shade of beige tonight's dinner will be, or whether to spice you'll and have Saturday's dinner early.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I doubt that very much.

Most NL clubs will want Southend out of the league as they will perceive it increases their own chance of success in following seasons.

The additional income for them of a large away following is only 1 game to them, it will obviously help their balance sheet a bit but doubt it’s a game changer for them (especially when a large away following probably means a significant additional cost to them in staff, stewards etc etc.

I suspect some clubs might take this view, but I don't necessarily think all - or even most - will.

The bigger ex-league sides (Wrexham, Notts County, Chesterfield, Oldham, us etc) have really increased the profile and attention the 5th tier gets in the last few years. If ourselves and Oldham depart the 5th tier and are replaced with 'less attractive' sides commercially (can of worms there as to what constitutes 'attractive' but you take the point) then things like TV deals and other sponsorships - at league and club level - could take a hit. It's not just a few extra fans once a season that these so-called bigger draw teams contribute to the overall financial picture.

Sides like Solihull and Gateshead, who operate on Alice in Wonderland finances and want success at all costs, will agree with you, I reckon. I suspect others like Maidenhead etc will be more of the view stewart and I have described.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Conor Wilkinson just left Col Ewe by mutual consent. No idea what he's like but only down the road so who knows

 

[Hadleigh-shrimper]

Conor Wilkinson just left Col Ewe by mutual consent. No idea what he's like but only down the road so who knows

Walsall apparently was at there last game.

 

[Smiffy]

One that’s been mentioned on here a few times.

Perhaps we can get him on loan from the Hammers now?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1824400715189485936

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

i think a lot of clubs in the NL dont really want us to get promoted and will try there best to not sell players to us unless they get a very good deal ,our5 away support is money in the bank to them and they wont want to lose that unless the deal for one off there players is very good .
, They will play hardball im sure with us .We probably best looking at free agents theres plenty out there and very capable to play decent football at this level. Yes wages maybe a problem

problem being the **** left us in a right pickle regarding free agents. we're well behind where we'd need to be on that score because so many will have been snapped up. it'll be another season before we're in a position to make the most of free agents