Jim Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Somewhere along the line the squad needs a revamp. It’s been very much the same squad for four years or more. I’ve posted before that for this current squad this coming season is more than likely the last crack at trying to get promoted? As for the future assuming we stay at this level, we will have to sell before we can buy so it’ll be frees, loans and maybe first team breakthroughs for the likes of Shaw, Grant, Hunt, Rice etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarn owl Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, bubbleowl said: What decent manager would come here if the club are picking players before you arrive not many If the club can not guarantee the right manager will be in place before the deadline then they have to add people based off Bullen and based off probably Bruces list. 2 or 3 loan signings and possibly more free agents to come i reckon. Not a dime to be spent though as no money coming in from sales. If they haven't even contacted Rowett then sounds like we will not suddenly have a manager today (Q announcement in next 20 minutes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S70 Owl Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Just come to my attention that Lewis Holtby is now a free agent. An attacking mid which we are very short on. played 30 games last season for Schalke. also linked with Cardiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffwed1 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, S70 Owl said: Just come to my attention that Lewis Holtby is now a free agent. An attacking mid which we are very short on. played 30 games last season for Schalke. also linked with Cardiff. For Hamburg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Loads of bantz between Hector/Joao/Nuhiu/Bazza on their Instagram stories. He's desperate for a move back here - make it happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 28 minutes ago, S70 Owl said: Just come to my attention that Lewis Holtby is now a free agent. An attacking mid which we are very short on. played 30 games last season for Schalke. also linked with Cardiff. Decent age and very experienced. At the right wage he would be a very good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloxwich Owl Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Reading Bring In Lucas Boyé On Loan He'll stay with the Royals for the duration of the 2019/20 season. The Argentine winger joins from Serie A side Torino on a season-long loan deal with the option of a permanent move next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendoddsdadsdogsdead Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Apologies if mentioned before, but Andre Green from Villa to Preston is an excellent loan. Was very impressed with him at our place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Would just love us to make a new signing today, announce the new manager, anything. Everything just feels a bit meh at the minute. Plenty of transfer business seems to be getting done by other teams, some very good business by PNE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striggy Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, bubbleowl said: What decent manager would come here if the club are picking players before you arrive not many Any new manager would inherit a squad of 25 or so players he did not pick himself, what's it matter? The wheels don't stop turning, we have Bullen for continuity and a recruitment team apparently. Getting a couple of extra players in to strengthen or balance the squad will not put potential managers off, what a strange statement. "nobody told me there would be days like these!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeakOwl Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, Bloxwich Owl said: Reading Bring In Lucas Boyé On Loan He'll stay with the Royals for the duration of the 2019/20 season. The Argentine winger joins from Serie A side Torino on a season-long loan deal with the option of a permanent move next summer. Can he play against us, tomorrow? Was out on loan at AEK Athens last year, 23 appearances, 6 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S70 Owl Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 50 minutes ago, sheffwed1 said: For Hamburg? yes, sorry my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcx666 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Has Guru had a breakdown yet? Bieleks signed for Derby for 10 mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls77 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, PeakOwl said: Can he play against us, tomorrow? Was out on loan at AEK Athens last year, 23 appearances, 6 goals. No awaiting international clearance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Bielik is a great player, £10m will be wasted on players a lot worse than him , fully believe Derby will gain from that deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Newsome Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, bubbleowl said: What decent manager would come here if the club are picking players before you arrive not many You need to get into the modern world of football, even Pochetino at Spurs doesn't sign the players ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbleowl Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, Striggy said: Any new manager would inherit a squad of 25 or so players he did not pick himself, what's it matter? The wheels don't stop turning, we have Bullen for continuity and a recruitment team apparently. Getting a couple of extra players in to strengthen or balance the squad will not put potential managers off, what a strange statement. Like you said he would have a squad of 25+ players he may or may not want, by going out and adding 2 more possible players he may not want just adds to the wage bill. This is why we are in the mess we are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Royal_D said: Bielik is a great player, £10m will be wasted on players a lot worse than him , fully believe Derby will gain from that deal Great signing for Philip Cocu's Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbleowl Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Not Jon Newsome said: You need to get into the modern world of football, even Pochetino at Spurs doesn't sign the players ffs. He's not happy though is he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 29 minutes ago, WalthamOwl said: Would just love us to make a new signing today, announce the new manager, anything. Everything just feels a bit meh at the minute. Plenty of transfer business seems to be getting done by other teams, some very good business by PNE. You really are very needy, aren't you WO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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