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

[Jai]

Maybe worth looking at that Kabongolo a look now

Doubt we'll go back there given the way he left.

Plenty of other options available once the EFL deadline shuts I would imagine but suspect we'll have to use the loan market more than Kev would usually like.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

We don’t have a lot of luck with centre backs do we? Lopata, Kabongolo and now Kensdale all seemingly torching every bridge in sight as they head for the exits.

 

[Jay_SUFC]

Doubt we'll go back there given the way he left.

Plenty of other options available once the EFL deadline shuts I would imagine but suspect we'll have to use the loan market more than Kev would usually like.

I was being sarcastic, hence the winking emoji

 

[South Bank Hank]

Can we now.please go back to 4 at the back.

My sources tell me this is indeed what Kensdale asked Maher. Understandably he was shunned. He will never play for us again and may indeed struggle to find gainful employment outside of the Dog and Duck.

 

[stewart]

been a naughty boy has he, Another that believes hes bigger than the club

 

[palexander]

Walker out for what could be a long time

Wait... what?

 

[Jai]

I was being sarcastic, hence the winking emoji

Apologies, need to have more coffee!

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

Maybe worth looking at that Kabongolo a look now

He's a step 3 player who's dad thinks he's a prem player

No thanks

 

[Jay_SUFC]

Apologies, need to have more coffee!

Yeah, there is no need to go down that road - I suspect there are plenty of options out there.

At least we can stop chatting just about attacking midfielders and forwards, and can focus on a defender

 

[Streaky]

So,

Walker out for what could be a long time
Waldron knee injury time out unknown
Miley??
Coker in a protective boot
Kensdale misconduct unlikely to play again.

Replacements needed urgently but we will be checking character, blood type, family history etc etc

This needs some context.. are we talking about after Christmas or even longer? Or are you just guessing?

 

[Shrimper]

This needs some context.. are we talking about after Christmas or even longer? Or are you just guessing?

Didn't CP say he was having a scan on his hamstring?

 

[bluesfansince1952]

I agree,

Kensdale sets the tone with how we play. Crowther doesn’t look as comfortable on the ball as Kens does.

Time for Crowther to step up; as they say a crisis is also an opportunity.
If he improves he can be a force and I am sure he was not signed because we believed he was anything near the finished product.
Of course, if I, even Boy Wonder, or, the great John Still could accurately predict how much players will improve and when that would take place, I suspect we would be employed elsewhere

 

[Wokingblue]

I'm cynically hoping Kensdale is trying to force a move through rather than anything more serious.

I like the lad but if he wants to go I'd be happy to see what we could get for him. No point keeping people about who will mess up the team spirit

 

[BoyWonder2]

Time for Crowther to step up; as they say a crisis is also an opportunity.
If he improves he can be a force and I am sure he was not signed because we believed he was anything near the finished product.
Of course, if I, even Boy Wonder, or, the great John Still could accurately predict how much players will improve and when that would take place, I suspect we would be employed elsewhere

I’m quietly confident that Crowther, or indeed Gubbins, will step up and the loss of Kensdale won’t be felt as bad.

Again, this is another sign of the future planning that Kev is trying to implement with our squad. Just like having a Gus replacement in Wind, we had Crowther and added Gubbins in the summer for the envitable departure of one of our starting centre backs.

 

[Texas Eslan]

I’m quietly confident that Crowther, or indeed Gubbins, will step up and the loss of Kensdale won’t be felt as bad.

Again, this is another sign of the future planning that Kev is trying to implement with our squad. Just like having a Gus replacement in Wind, we had Crowther and added Gubbins in the summer for the envitable departure of one of our starting centre backs.

Gubbins for me is the one I would like to see play there. Looks a very accomplished player for this level in my eyes and game time will bring confidence (I hope).

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Gubbins for me is the one I would like to see play there. Looks a very accomplished player for this level in my eyes and game time will bring confidence (I hope).

I was really buzzing when we signing Crowther to be fair, great size, scored goals and seemed a presence. He just needs to get back to fitness.

However, I do feel Gubbins is better suited to the middle of a three. He doesn't seem to have the pace or passing range to play in the Ralph role.

Either way, playing in the middle of Taylor and Ralph is a fantastic opportunity for any defender at our level.

 

[HML]

Kanu just become Charlton’s 6th choice striker, wonder if we can get him on loan when the efl window slams shut if he’s not getting gametime

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

Kanu just become Charlton’s 6th choice striker, wonder if we can get him on loan when the efl window slams shut if he’s not getting gametime

I'd certainly have him back in the squad.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

Maybe worth looking at that Kabongolo a look now

Why ? The Club made him an offer and it was turned down. Allegedly his Dad wanted him to have guaranteed game time.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

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