JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW

[Shed on tour]

Also more left back rumours flying about, someone trying to unsettle us with the LD West Ham links again I reckon. Think KM will tell them to naff off unless his sale (which should be pretty decent) would pay for the addition of a striker too.

I think you're on to it there Dazzzzzzzzz. I think it's all a very complicated web of possibilities and that is why we'll only see it take it final form at the end of the window, as everyone has to get their finances and replacements lined up.

It's clear that we're running around, seeing what strikers are available and at what cost, that should keep all selling clubs honest, as we can present them with our range of potential targets, no egg in one basket. I imagine we're keeping as many options open as possible and that probably includes selling Davis and bringing in Johnson, we just don't know whether there's a 2% chance of them taking that path or a 92% chance...

I can hear now the outrage by some supporters if Davis is sold in this window. We were told by Ashton and the owners from day one that is the way the club will be run, buy young players and then sell them on at a considerable profit. Although it is not a ideal situation if that is the only way we can compete in the transfer market due to FFP then it maybe a case of needs must.

[Bluemike]

Well I tell you something now, If we sell Davis in this window while in the position we are in it is absolute non sensical madness, in the Summer maybe, but now is just not an option, I don't care how much we are offered.

We were also told not many weeks ago that NOBODY would be leaving the club who is deemed important to the team.

[Ricco]

You're right it's nonsensical, which is why it would never happen by itself, but...

Scenario 1 - Sell Davis, bring in Johnson and a £8m striker with the profit

or

Scenario 2 - Keep Davis and bring in a £1m striker

What would you think of that? Which is more likely to get the club promoted? Perhaps Davis has put in a transfer request, what then. I would see selling Davis as a last resort, but it may be seen as the lesser of two evils if we're struggling to bring in the quality we need? Would the fans still be outraged then, if they know it's the only way to get a top striker and stay within fair play rules?

[shabba]

You're right it's nonsensical, which is why it would never happen by itself, but...

Scenario 1 - Sell Davis, bring in Johnson and a £8m striker with the profit

or

Scenario 2 - Keep Davis and bring in a £1m striker

What would you think of that? Which is more likely to get the club promoted? Perhaps Davis has put in a transfer request, what then. I would see selling Davis as a last resort, but it may be seen as the lesser of two evils if we're struggling to bring in the quality we need? Would the fans still be outraged then, if they know it's the only way to get a top striker and stay within fair play rules?

We aren't buying an 8m striker in this window they would be on 30k+ PW and unless VERY proven that would unsettle the wage structure/dressing room harmony.

[Shed on tour]

You're right it's nonsensical, which is why it would never happen by itself, but...

Scenario 1 - Sell Davis, bring in Johnson and a £8m striker with the profit

or

Scenario 2 - Keep Davis and bring in a £1m striker

What would you think of that? Which is more likely to get the club promoted? Perhaps Davis has put in a transfer request, what then. I would see selling Davis as a last resort, but it may be seen as the lesser of two evils if we're struggling to bring in the quality we need? Would the fans still be outraged then, if they know it's the only way to get a top striker and stay within fair play rules?

Exactly the way I was thinking. I’m not saying I want Davis sold this window but if we received an offer which meant that we could strengthen the squad in 2 or 3 areas then I wouldn’t be surprised if the club considered it. Similar to what happened when we sold Dyer all those years ago.

[ashfordblue]

Ha ha you’re a 100% better than my German,
“ for sure”!

Liz all you had to do was right-click the mouse and translate to English (simple)

[ashfordblue]

Ricco, tbh I’ve had a similar feeling for a while . But I can understand Freddie’s situation. However when Freddie was at Rotherham when they gif promoted they too eventually offloaded him. He’s a fantastic striker at league one level. Sadly he doesn’t have attributes to his game at the higher level . I wish him well at Charlton and think he’ll do well there.

2 games nil goals ???

[ashfordblue]

Anyone care to translate?


https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1 ... abroad%2F1

Press right button on mouse translate to English whalla

[ashfordblue]

You're right it's nonsensical, which is why it would never happen by itself, but...

Scenario 1 - Sell Davis, bring in Johnson and a £8m striker with the profit

or

Scenario 2 - Keep Davis and bring in a £1m striker

What would you think of that? Which is more likely to get the club promoted? Perhaps Davis has put in a transfer request, what then. I would see selling Davis as a last resort, but it may be seen as the lesser of two evils if we're struggling to bring in the quality we need. Would the fans still be outraged then, if they know it's the only way to get a top striker and stay within fair play rules?

Sell Davis to West Ham for £10 million and bring back Arron Cresswell like for like

[herforder]

Can anyone see a scenario involving LD moving to West Ham, with Danny Ings and A Cresswell coming the other way?

Oops - just seen your similar thought, Ash

[shabba]

Can anyone see a scenario involving LD moving to West Ham, with Danny Ings and A Cresswell coming the other way?

Oops - just seen your similar thought, Ash

No, both on way too much money, also Cresswell is a bit old now.
Ings on 125k to 2025, Cresswell 50k to 2024 (summer).

[ashfordblue]

Of course, there's Macaulay Langstaff Notts County very good striker with 27 games 20 goals 5 assists and only one yellow I reckon £500'000 to £750'00 would tempt County to let him go. County brought him for £50'000 from Gateshead, also Brum, Mackems, & Derby showing interest so this would be a very interesting purchase for a prominent striker. Another Jamie Vardy ??? he started in Non-league.

Then Alex Cochrane from Hearts 23-year-old left-back, Burnley and Blackburn showing interest.

[Bluemike]

I don't get all these conspiracy theories, first Ladapo being angry, totally unfounded and no substance behind it and now the possibility Davis may have handed in a transfer request? I know its only tossing scenarios about but I think that one is miles off. Nothing anyone says will convince me selling Davis in this window makes sense, and for what it's worth I'd rather have the 1 million striker all day long.

[shabba]

Of course, there's Macaulay Langstaff Notts County very good striker with 27 games 20 goals 5 assists and only one yellow I reckon £500'000 to £750'00 would tempt County to let him go. County brought him for £50'000 from Gateshead, also Brum, Mackems, & Derby showing interest so this would be a very interesting purchase for a prominent striker. Another Jamie Vardy ??? he started in Non-league.

Then Alex Cochrane from Hearts 23-year-old left-back, Burnley and Blackburn showing interest.

Been discussed already twice in the last few pages. Would be a real punt, has never played above L2 level.

IMO could be another Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer etc, amazing at L2 and below, struggle in the championship. Of course its very hard to say, but its v risky IMO. Im sure alot of current Champ strikers who aren't scoring much would go and bang them in at L2 level.

[shabba]

I don't get all these conspiracy theories, first Ladapo being angry, totally unfounded and no substance behind it and now the possibility Davis may have handed in a transfer request? I know its only tossing scenarios about but I think that one is miles off. Nothing anyone says will convince me selling Davis in this window makes sense, and for what it's worth I'd rather have the 1 million striker all day long.

Mike everything on here is gospel. Now lets discuss the transfer of Christian Walton to Man UTD to play as their main striker.

[hallamblue]

[hallamblue]

Anyone care to translate?


https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1 ... abroad%2F1

Press right button on mouse translate to English whalla

I’m on my iPhone Ash , no button to push !

[hallamblue]

You're right it's nonsensical, which is why it would never happen by itself, but...

Scenario 1 - Sell Davis, bring in Johnson and a £8m striker with the profit

or

Scenario 2 - Keep Davis and bring in a £1m striker

What would you think of that? Which is more likely to get the club promoted? Perhaps Davis has put in a transfer request, what then. I would see selling Davis as a last resort, but it may be seen as the lesser of two evils if we're struggling to bring in the quality we need? Would the fans still be outraged then, if they know it's the only way to get a top striker and stay within fair play rules?

Exactly the way I was thinking. I’m not saying I want Davis sold this window but if we received an offer which meant that we could strengthen the squad in 2 or 3 areas then I wouldn’t be surprised if the club considered it. Similar to what happened when we sold Dyer all those years ago.

I did say a couple of weeks ago don’t be surprised to see an established player depart …. Snd you’re right it’s exactly like Dyer leaving . That sale (£7m?) saw us bring in 2-3 players which got us over the line I think . One of them if I’m right was Steve Sedgely

[ashfordblue]

Of course, there's Macaulay Langstaff Notts County very good striker with 27 games 20 goals 5 assists and only one yellow I reckon £500'000 to £750'00 would tempt County to let him go. County brought him for £50'000 from Gateshead, also Brum, Mackems, & Derby showing interest so this would be a very interesting purchase for a prominent striker. Another Jamie Vardy ??? he started in Non-league.

Then Alex Cochrane from Hearts 23-year-old left-back, Burnley and Blackburn showing interest.

Oh dear their all piling in on Langstaff now, Watford, Wrexham, Peterborough, and Coventry, the fee has risen to £1.5 million + come on Mr Ashton put a bid to join the gang 7 in the hat if we bid that's 8

[Bluemike]

I don't get all these conspiracy theories, first Ladapo being angry, totally unfounded and no substance behind it and now the possibility Davis may have handed in a transfer request? I know its only tossing scenarios about but I think that one is miles off. Nothing anyone says will convince me selling Davis in this window makes sense, and for what it's worth I'd rather have the 1 million striker all day long.

Mike everything on here is gospel. Now lets discuss the transfer of Christian Walton to Man UTD to play as their main striker.

All joking aside Walton is exactly the player I would offload

[marko69]

Alex Cochrane will need his own shower cubicle built into the possible contract. Bucket raker. Could spread potentially itchy fleas.

On a serious note…… i bet Mashtons FitBit sleep scores are terrible! He’ll be a VERY busy man at the moment.

[hallamblue]

Of course, there's Macaulay Langstaff Notts County very good striker with 27 games 20 goals 5 assists and only one yellow I reckon £500'000 to £750'00 would tempt County to let him go. County brought him for £50'000 from Gateshead, also Brum, Mackems, & Derby showing interest so this would be a very interesting purchase for a prominent striker. Another Jamie Vardy ??? he started in Non-league.

Then Alex Cochrane from Hearts 23-year-old left-back, Burnley and Blackburn showing interest.

Oh dear their all piling in on Langstaff now, Watford, Wrexham, Peterborough, and Coventry, the fee has risen to £1.5 million + come on Mr Ashton put a bid to join the gang 7 in the hat if we bid that's 8

Not sure he’d be good enough Ash …we may as well have kept Freddie if that is the level of replacement, which I don’t think it would be for one minute.

[marko69]

…we may as well have kept Freddie if that is the level of replacement……..

Arguably true, but i personally do not think it was Freddies actual ability that kept him out OR had him moved on. Because he had ability; he scored goals. I reckon he was unsavoury to Kieron & indeed split the fanbase due to his lethargic urgency. No idea why some players are like this. Eli Youan at Hibs? A freddie ladapo clone. Youan can score goals, but its when HE feels like it and thats no good.
Of the opinion that McKenna was frustrated with him more often than not.

[Bluemike]

He didn't split the fan base last season when he was the most prolific striker at the club, if there was any animosity which I doubt it was caused by KM, just my opinion.

[shabba]

I don't get all these conspiracy theories, first Ladapo being angry, totally unfounded and no substance behind it and now the possibility Davis may have handed in a transfer request? I know its only tossing scenarios about but I think that one is miles off. Nothing anyone says will convince me selling Davis in this window makes sense, and for what it's worth I'd rather have the 1 million striker all day long.

Mike everything on here is gospel. Now lets discuss the transfer of Christian Walton to Man UTD to play as their main striker.

All joking aside Walton is exactly the player I would offload

Not until Hladky signs a new deal! Also not sure we can rely on Slicker for 15 games if Hladky got injured on the 1st of feb.

[AzzurroMark]

Ha ha you’re a 100% better than my German,
“ for sure”!

Liz all you had to do was right-click the mouse and translate to English (simple)

Oh Ash, you've blown my cover ! I can't speak German any better than a Rottweiler!

[Ricco]

He didn't split the fan base last season when he was the most prolific striker at the club, if there was any animosity which I doubt it was caused by KM, just my opinion.

Yeah I don't think unfounded or no basis is fair when it comes to Ladapo. We have a striker crisis, so we wouldn't ship off our best fit striker, that is some foundation for speculation, and Jackson in December was preferred over him for the first time I believe since Ladapo turned up, and that is some more.

Yeah I don't believe Davis has put in a request, I think he would wait until the end of the season to see if we go up or improve his contract etc. My point (and you know this), is that that and similar scenarios are possible behind the scenes. Overall I meant if he does go, I don't think fans will or should lay in to those running the club about breaking promises or selling best players.

[AzzurroMark]

Ha ha you were a coach driver were you? For a local ( Suffolk) company? You didn’t get the short straw and the job of driving the Suffolk netballers around the country did you?

No, I'm Norfolk based and worked for a coach company about 8 miles south of Norwich!

The coach driving brought some interesting football encounters over the years! I remember driving fellow Ipswich supporters to Wembley (being paid to see us win the play off final). I was subject to some initial banter after fans saw 'Norwich' on the back of the coach! That was a great drive back up the A12 wearing my ipswich shirt, seeing the bridges become ever more crowded as we neared Ipswich!

[herforder]

Ha ha you were a coach driver were you? For a local ( Suffolk) company? You didn’t get the short straw and the job of driving the Suffolk netballers around the country did you?

No, I'm Norfolk based and worked for a coach company about 8 miles south of Norwich!

The coach driving brought some interesting football encounters over the years! I remember driving fellow Ipswich supporters to Wembley (being paid to see us win the play off final). I was subject to some initial banter after fans saw 'Norwich' on the back of the coach! That was a great drive back up the A12 wearing my ipswich shirt, seeing the bridges become ever more crowded as we neared Ipswich!

Best coach we’ve ever had!

[number 9]

As far as Ladapo is concerned, I can only assume he didn’t give 100 percent during training sessions. We all know KM expects the players to train with intensity. Some players have even commented on that after KM took over. It’s probably why Jackson got the nod cuz I’m sure he runs around like a headless chicken.