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Offline andyh

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1875 on: January 15, 2026, 09:50:02 AM »
Whilst the stories about Alysson and Madjo seem very positive, are people seriously thinking that a couple of kids with no experience at this level are going to have a inpact on our charge for the top of the premier league or late stages of a European competition.

It’s good the news is positive, but let’s have some realistic expectations for them.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1876 on: January 15, 2026, 09:51:55 AM »
Not at all, but it's at least better then seeing them booted straight out to a league one side for a year.

I'll take any positives after yesterday.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1877 on: January 15, 2026, 10:08:00 AM »
Whilst the stories about Alysson and Madjo seem very positive, are people seriously thinking that a couple of kids with no experience at this level are going to have a inpact on our charge for the top of the premier league or late stages of a European competition.

It’s good the news is positive, but let’s have some realistic expectations for them.

Didn't we sign a kid from Middlesbrough, that nobody noticed in the cup game, that did exactly that?

Not that I don't want additional quality or as much of it as we can get, but its possible we may have signed a new pair of Morgans, which would be nice.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1878 on: January 15, 2026, 10:18:38 AM »
Incredibly wishful thinking to hope a 16 year old is going to be Ollies back up.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1879 on: January 15, 2026, 10:19:59 AM »
Whilst the stories about Alysson and Madjo seem very positive, are people seriously thinking that a couple of kids with no experience at this level are going to have a inpact on our charge for the top of the premier league or late stages of a European competition.

It’s good the news is positive, but let’s have some realistic expectations for them.

Didn't we sign a kid from Middlesbrough, that nobody noticed in the cup game, that did exactly that?

Not that I don't want additional quality or as much of it as we can get, but its possible we may have signed a new pair of Morgans, which would be nice.

Has anyone seen a picture of Alyson and Morgan in the same frame yet? Looks like a clone.

We all know Emery is very tactically formulaic, any player that comes in and shows the footballing OQ to take instruction and play in his structure will get considered I think. Young players can add energy and unpredictability when you need a breakthrough too, so they could be really useful. Still need a proper Ollie alternative and a proper winger before the window is out.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1880 on: January 15, 2026, 10:34:19 AM »
Incredibly wishful thinking to hope a 16 year old is going to be Ollies back up.
It’s ok, he’s just turned 1

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1881 on: January 15, 2026, 10:37:37 AM »
Incredibly wishful thinking to hope a 16 year old is going to be Ollies back up.
It’s ok, he’s just turned 1

Bloody Hell, imagine how tall he is going to be when he hits double figures.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1882 on: January 15, 2026, 10:55:45 AM »
🚨 Sheffield United have made an enquiry to sign Ross Barkley on loan.
@SportsPeteO

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1883 on: January 15, 2026, 10:56:47 AM »
🚨 Sheffield United have made an enquiry to sign Ross Barkley on loan.
@SportsPeteO




ERRR He is injured isnt he ?

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1884 on: January 15, 2026, 10:58:54 AM »
On a number of levels that makes no sense.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1885 on: January 15, 2026, 11:06:51 AM »
Its a click bait account that from Football Insider.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1886 on: January 15, 2026, 11:09:20 AM »
If he's going anywhere it'll be the dog heads. Edwards loves him and he'll be a great asset to have if/when they go down.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1887 on: January 15, 2026, 11:13:01 AM »
If he's going anywhere it'll be the dog heads. Edwards loves him and he'll be a great asset to have if/when they go down.

Swap him for one of their Gomes’. The good one.

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1888 on: January 15, 2026, 11:14:16 AM »
🚨 Sheffield United have made an enquiry to sign Ross Barkley on loan.
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ERRR He is injured isnt he ?
Ssshhhhhhhh

Offline TheToffnar

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Re: Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.
« Reply #1889 on: January 15, 2026, 11:17:59 AM »
Wouldn't want him gone this window anyway. Too much utility going into a congested period, even if he is out for another few weeks.

 


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