Summer 2022 Transfer Thread

[Gareth]

I know I am going to be controversial here but for me Traore leaving to play games and Sarr falling through is a good mornings work.

Now we just need a strong central midfielder who can pass a ball. a big centre half who is better than Konsa & then a striker who can hold it up & head a ball if there is time….over to the club….massive, massive 10 days ahead. 

[Skerra]

This is turning out just like the last transfer window. Early couple of signings and then last minute dash which is not good. If we playing well, it wouldn’t matter but, by and large, we have been woeful.

[Gareth]

This is turning out just like the last transfer window. Early couple of signings and then last minute dash which is not good. If we playing well, it wouldn’t matter but, by and large, we have been woeful.

Absolutely, if we were sat here on 6 or 7 points and Carlos fit we would all be asking for icing on the cake signing, now it feels like we need vital players & very 50/50 that we start the next window with the same manager

[brontebilly]

I don't think the players believe in the system they're playing.

I wonder if that's why Mings lost the captaincy. I imagine he'd not be shy about having a chat with the manager; McGinn will show enthusiasm for anything he's asked to do and will go and do it.

Listening to Talk Sport just now and Danny Kelly made a very interesting point. Going back to the time that Chelsea were still a force under Mouhrinio and he openly had a right go at the very attractive medical woman when she went onto the pitch.
It was alleged that all the players took the hump and it became evident in their play that they lost respect for Mourhinio.

I wonder if Mings did mention tactics and was then subsequently taken off the Captain role by Gerrard and the players have had the hump since?

Its clear that the players are not on message as they were when he first came in

Maybe we should get the very attractive medical woman in at Villa? 😜

I suspect there was some kind of bust up during the Aus trip. Something stinks on the pitch at the moment.

[VinnieChase84]

It's common knowledge that at the moment Gerrard wants a full pre-season with him before any decision is made. Anything else is currently just unsubstantiated bollocks.

In fairness to Vinnie,  he only said that Archer moving would be pending other incoming strikers.

Correct, it’s correct Gerard wants archer around for pre season which is why if he leaves it will be a late one (and unless we sign a new striker he won’t go anywhere - Gerard wants to have x3 strikers)

Looks like Archer will go on loan

[Toronto Villa]

It's common knowledge that at the moment Gerrard wants a full pre-season with him before any decision is made. Anything else is currently just unsubstantiated bollocks.

In fairness to Vinnie,  he only said that Archer moving would be pending other incoming strikers.

Correct, it’s correct Gerard wants archer around for pre season which is why if he leaves it will be a late one (and unless we sign a new striker he won’t go anywhere - Gerard wants to have x3 strikers)

Looks like Archer will go on loan

which is fine if it aids his development. Sitting on our bench isn't helping him. Scoring goals in the Championship will. But if we don't bring someone else in, not some bench warmer but someone who can compete with Ings/Watkins or ideally is better then this would be absolutely nuts.

[Risso]

Great. A season of Watkins one week, Ings the next with the special treat of both them together when we go a goal down.

[ozzjim]

It's common knowledge that at the moment Gerrard wants a full pre-season with him before any decision is made. Anything else is currently just unsubstantiated bollocks.

In fairness to Vinnie,  he only said that Archer moving would be pending other incoming strikers.

Correct, it’s correct Gerard wants archer around for pre season which is why if he leaves it will be a late one (and unless we sign a new striker he won’t go anywhere - Gerard wants to have x3 strikers)

Looks like Archer will go on loan

which is fine if it aids his development. Sitting on our bench isn't helping him. Scoring goals in the Championship will. But if we don't bring someone else in, not some bench warmer but someone who can compete with Ings/Watkins or ideally is better then this would be absolutely nuts.

Totally.  Not getting a forward in and letting Archer go out would be bonkers. 

[PeterWithesShin]

If Hause and Archer do go, we either have some decent deals in the pipeline or are hoping to feck we get lucky with injuries and players not losing all form.

[saint13]

I know I am going to be controversial here but for me Traore leaving to play games and Sarr falling through is a good mornings work.

Now we just need a strong central midfielder who can pass a ball. a big centre half who is better than Konsa & then a striker who can hold it up & head a ball if there is time….over to the club….massive, massive 10 days ahead.

I agree with the first & second bit, but I am almost certain none of the latter will take place.

[pauliewalnuts]

I don't get this.

Replace Traore with Sarr = Traore goes, Sarr doesn't come
Lose Carlos, need CB = give Watford one of the few we have and rely on someone who has only just reached puberty to cover.
Big Archer up pre season, say he's staying with us for the season = send him out on loan.

Unless we've got some serious moves up our sleeves, these are the sort of dealings which will do for Gerrard and Lange.

It's all a bit nuts.

[AGRIPPA]

It's common knowledge that at the moment Gerrard wants a full pre-season with him before any decision is made. Anything else is currently just unsubstantiated bollocks.

In fairness to Vinnie,  he only said that Archer moving would be pending other incoming strikers.

Correct, it’s correct Gerard wants archer around for pre season which is why if he leaves it will be a late one (and unless we sign a new striker he won’t go anywhere - Gerard wants to have x3 strikers)

Looks like Archer will go on loan

which is fine if it aids his development. Sitting on our bench isn't helping him. Scoring goals in the Championship will. But if we don't bring someone else in, not some bench warmer but someone who can compete with Ings/Watkins or ideally is better then this would be absolutely nuts.

Totally.  Not getting a forward in and letting Archer go out would be bonkers.

I think what Vinnie is saying is that  a striker is incoming.....therefore Archer is out on loan

[rob_bridge]

I don't get this.

Replace Traore with Sarr = Traore goes, Sarr doesn't come
Lose Carlos, need CB = give Watford one of the few we have and rely on someone who has only just reached puberty to cover.
Big Archer up pre season, say he's staying with us for the season = send him out on loan.

Unless we've got some serious moves up our sleeves, these are the sort of dealings which will do for Gerrard and Lange.

It's all a bit nuts.

Seriously seems scattergun approach.  I didn't want Sarr - Letting Hause and Archer go on loan before we know who is replacing them is daft. Not replacing them is stupid

[VinnieChase84]

It's common knowledge that at the moment Gerrard wants a full pre-season with him before any decision is made. Anything else is currently just unsubstantiated bollocks.

In fairness to Vinnie,  he only said that Archer moving would be pending other incoming strikers.

Correct, it’s correct Gerard wants archer around for pre season which is why if he leaves it will be a late one (and unless we sign a new striker he won’t go anywhere - Gerard wants to have x3 strikers)

Looks like Archer will go on loan

which is fine if it aids his development. Sitting on our bench isn't helping him. Scoring goals in the Championship will. But if we don't bring someone else in, not some bench warmer but someone who can compete with Ings/Watkins or ideally is better then this would be absolutely nuts.

Totally.  Not getting a forward in and letting Archer go out would be bonkers.

I think what Vinnie is saying is that  a striker is incoming.....therefore Archer is out on loan

Well I bloody hope so 😂

[PaulWinch again]

If Hause and Archer do go, we either have some decent deals in the pipeline or are hoping to feck we get lucky with injuries and players not losing all form.

You’d bloody hope so.