Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[tomd2103]

I wonder just how damaging that mini collapse at the end of the season could be to us.

We were safe pre Burnley/ dead rubber yada yada yada. But the table looks ugly. And overseas players who we might have targeted could look at that and steer clear.

Finish 14 and you can argue that you were just a wee bit below mid table, and with fresh impetus, you could be pushing for Europa League next season.  Finish 17th with only one win separating you from the doomed and finishing below such utter dross as Newcastle, Sunderland, Leicester and West Brom - and the job becomes harder.

From the outside looking in, finishing 16th, 15th, 15th and 17th doesn't look like a club on the up.

Winning the FA Cup might just change that perception though.

[pauliewalnuts]

I wonder just how damaging that mini collapse at the end of the season could be to us.

We were safe pre Burnley/ dead rubber yada yada yada. But the table looks ugly. And overseas players who we might have targeted could look at that and steer clear.

Finish 14 and you can argue that you were just a wee bit below mid table, and with fresh impetus, you could be pushing for Europa League next season.  Finish 17th with only one win separating you from the doomed and finishing below such utter dross as Newcastle, Sunderland, Leicester and West Brom - and the job becomes harder.

From the outside looking in, finishing 16th, 15th, 15th and 17th doesn't look like a club on the up.

Winning the FA Cup might just change that perception though.

It didn't work for Wigan.

We've got to stop being so utterly shit in the league.

No doubt we'll spend some of this summer trying to get Benteke to stay with us. It is pretty hard, really, when you've had him here three years and he's finished 15th twice and 17th, FA Cup final or no FA Cup final. What do you say to him to persuade him to hitch his career to our wagon for another few years, when he could easily go elsewhere and compete for titles, or play in the CL?

We are so far from a club on the up at the moment, it is untrue.

[tomd2103]

I wonder just how damaging that mini collapse at the end of the season could be to us.

We were safe pre Burnley/ dead rubber yada yada yada. But the table looks ugly. And overseas players who we might have targeted could look at that and steer clear.

Finish 14 and you can argue that you were just a wee bit below mid table, and with fresh impetus, you could be pushing for Europa League next season.  Finish 17th with only one win separating you from the doomed and finishing below such utter dross as Newcastle, Sunderland, Leicester and West Brom - and the job becomes harder.

From the outside looking in, finishing 16th, 15th, 15th and 17th doesn't look like a club on the up.

Winning the FA Cup might just change that perception though.

It didn't work for Wigan.

We've got to stop being so utterly shit in the league.

No doubt we'll spend some of this summer trying to get Benteke to stay with us. It is pretty hard, really, when you've had him here three years and he's finished 15th twice and 17th, FA Cup final or no FA Cup final. What do you say to him to persuade him to hitch his career to our wagon for another few years, when he could easily go elsewhere and compete for titles, or play in the CL?

We are so far from a club on the up at the moment, it is untrue.

To be fair, Wigan were relegated!!

To be honest, apart from little spells here and here, the last five seasons have been pretty dire.  I think Sherwood has somewhat lifted the malaise that seemed to be ingrained at the club and up until the last two games, brought a bit of good feeling back to the club.  To move on, we need better players in key areas, plain and simple.   

[brontebilly]

...................... but I can only see a season of struggle ahead again.

Turn your telescope round....

WTF ? On what basis ??

On the basis of the final BPL table for the last four seasons. This group of players points wise is the worst since when, the 70s? Even relegation in the 80s prompted a super quick turnaround in fortunes.

Our run to the cup final can't mask the fact that to even reach Stoke levels we need to gut the squad.
In some ways the recent 2 league defeats should aid Sherwood's case in the summer to get rid of the likes of Nzogbia, Gabby, Weimann, Lowton and countless others. A couple of wins in those games and the likes of those might be given another chance. But that ship has sailed now, 5/12 league wins is about right for our current squad.

[mr underhill]

but who will buy them? As in recent seasons, loans are the most likely strategy unless we literally, in some instances, give players away. And we still have last season's loan players coming back to worry about,  unless someone has snapped up the Tony Moon's etc. without me being aware of it.

[supertom]

but who will buy them? As in recent seasons, loans are the most likely strategy unless we literally, in some instances, give players away. And we still have last season's loan players coming back to worry about,  unless someone has snapped up the Tony Moon's etc. without me being aware of it.

I think someone mentioned Helenius's contract possibly being cancelled. I would go about seeing if we could do that with 2-3 other of the cheapy players. They might be willing in order to move their careers on. I would be thinking we should be within our rights to terminate Tonev's contract, but you never know in football.

[glester]

Looks like we didn't get Luongo... disappointing!

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/05/27/qpr-lands-luongo-8-million-package

[warleyboy]

Looks like we didn't get Luongo... disappointing!

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/05/27/qpr-lands-luongo-8-million-package

Be interested to know if it is Randy holding funds back until after fa cup.
That would be infuriating for TS.

[itbrvilla]

Looks like we didn't get Luongo... disappointing!

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/05/27/qpr-lands-luongo-8-million-package

QPR have money?

[Malandro]

Disappointed but clutch at straws and believe Cleverley has agreed to stay (and Sherwood likes Gardner)

[Toronto Villa]

Looks like we didn't get Luongo... disappointing!

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/05/27/qpr-lands-luongo-8-million-package

Be interested to know if it is Randy holding funds back until after fa cup.
That would be infuriating for TS.

How is this confirmed? QPR also possibly have FFP bill that could be as high as £50m. I'd have thought they'd be trying to sort that mess out first before signing anyone.

[OzVilla]

Looks like we didn't get Luongo... disappointing!

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/05/27/qpr-lands-luongo-8-million-package

QPR have money?

Looks like we didn't get Luongo... disappointing!

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/05/27/qpr-lands-luongo-8-million-package

Or maybe Sherwood has decided he's not for him.

[dave.woodhall]

It seems odd that two such highly-rated players should jump straight in to the basket case that is QPR without seeing what else is on offer.

[dekko]

It seems odd that two such highly-rated players should jump straight in to the basket case that is QPR without seeing what else is on offer.

This is the same QPR that has a reputation for handing out absolutely enormous contracts to players nobody's heard of, remember.

[ozzjim]

Very weird. They will have been aware of our interest so not a clue why you would choose to go there.