Hookowl Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Andoverowl said: We have a winner You're prize is a free ride in a D- Taxi of you're choice and a gallon of Elev8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minton Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, bigrbuk said: Can imagine that argument... "We need more players because our squad is filled with untested youngsters" "OK, who would you like to bring in?" "Some untested youngsters please" ............. Any player under 21 (I think) doesn't have to be registered as part of the 25 man squad, so a lot of our youngsters aren't classed as being part of our squad. Bringing in a couple of prem quality youngsters can't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Minton said: Why do you think Jos has been saying in the media we have a small squad? ...because we do? At the moment our choices in midfield are Bannan, Reach and one from Pelupessy, Jones, Boyd and Hutchinson (if not playing centre back, which in itself indicates a lack of options at another position). We have little in the way of genuine wide players and we are dependent on Academy products all over the place like Dawson, Wildsmith, Thorniley, Neilsen, Baker, O'Grady, Hunt, Preston and Jack Lee just to fill out a decent sized squad. In addition we have several players with a history of injury absences; 3 of whom aren't even available yet. Edited August 14, 2018 by DJMortimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastern Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 We can sign free agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minton Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, DJMortimer said: ...because we do? At the moment our choices in midfield are Bannan, Reach and one from Pelupessy, Jones and Hutchinson (if not playing centre back, which in itself indicates a lack of options at another position). We have little in the way of genuine wide players and we are dependent on Academy products all over the place like Dawson, Wildsmith, Thorniley, Neilsen, Baker, O'Grady, Hunt, Preston and Jack Lee just to fill out a decent sized squad. In addition we have several players with a history of injury absences. The point I was trying to make is that it builds our case for signing loan players due to the small squad size, Embargo or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Eastern said: We can sign free agents. Will the EFL allow us adding to the wage bill ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Just now, Minton said: The point I was trying to make is that it builds our case for signing loan players due to the small squad size, Embargo or not. We are under an embargo because we are spending too much. They are hardly going to allow us to increase our spending. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Just now, Minton said: The point I was trying to make is that it builds our case for signing loan players due to the small squad size, Embargo or not. I realise that, but it is true anyway, unless you count large numbers of Academy players as a proper Championship level squad rather than an act of desperation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Should rename this thread as loans available to swfc = 0 Gets it over with quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minton Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, S36 OWL said: We are under an embargo because we are spending too much. They are hardly going to allow us to increase our spending. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/08/02/birmingham-city-face-punishment-despite-lifting-transfer-embargo/ "The Football League is also permitting Birmingham to make five more signings in this transfer window, but they will be restricted to free transfers and low-budget loans." That was due to their small squad size. The latter bit of the article is about them then signing Pedersen for £2m, despite their limit of free transfers and low cost loans, and the EFL effectively telling them that they will be going and sitting on the naughty step. (Points deduction I would imagine) The TLDR version: We can sign low cost loans and free transfer players if their wages are deemed moderate (£600,000 per year total I think) Edited August 14, 2018 by Minton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I’ve just emailed EFL to ask if they can confirm we are in umbingo status as nothing has been officially reported. If we are what are the terms? Will let you know if I get a response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMortimer Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Just now, sweetsheri said: I’ve just emailed EFL to ask if they can confirm we are in umbingo status as nothing has been officially reported. Pretty sure the answer will be that we aren't in that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetsheri Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, DJMortimer said: Pretty sure the answer will be that we aren't in that. You never know with them.. obviously I wrote umbongo in the email... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastern Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 29 minutes ago, S36 OWL said: Will the EFL allow us adding to the wage bill ? I don’t know actually. The EFL cannot prevent someone unemployed from securing employment. Surely??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 13 minutes ago, DJMortimer said: Pretty sure the answer will be that we aren't in that. Good idea for a thread though. Embargo Bingo . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Eastern said: I don’t know actually. The EFL cannot prevent someone unemployed from securing employment. Surely??? You would have thought they couldnt , but can they stop us on the grounds we have breached the spending limit ? I havnt got a clue how it works. Edited August 14, 2018 by S36 OWL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1601 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Most in that list are without clubs now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Von shabba Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 40 minutes ago, Eastern said: We can sign free agents. Unfortunately free agents tend to be older guys nobody wants and journeymen. Free agents for a reason and don't want such types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 How much will umbongo pay us for all this free advertising and name dropping? Football league clubs are missing a trick here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 56 minutes ago, Eastern said: We can sign free agents. If they will work for free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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