kingfox Posted 20 August 2025 Posted 20 August 2025 9 minutes ago, Lambert09 said: I’d be weary of Isaac price. He hasn’t had any output before this season. Doesn’t necessarily mean he can’t do it but who knows if he’s just on a purple patch. I’d look past his output tbh mate. Some of his creative and defensive numbers at both Standard Liege and West Brom were excellent last season. A player that is capable of picking a pass, while also chipping in with defensive work. A work in progress, but definitely a player worth tracking. 1
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 20 August 2025 Posted 20 August 2025 4 hours ago, JimJams said: This is who we should be targeting to replace Bilal depending on how much of the money raised can be reinvested. 3
fox_favourite Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 2 hours ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: This is who we should be targeting to replace Bilal depending on how much of the money raised can be reinvested. We have to accept that we are not getting anyone in. To not even bring in a loan player by now shows me that Top has stop caring and just doing the minimum to keep us ticking over. So the money raised isn't going to do anything. 1
Jon the Hat Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 Loans are often late in the window, so not impossible. So little noise though is worrying.
ClaphamFox Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 (edited) 3 hours ago, fox_favourite said: We have to accept that we are not getting anyone in. To not even bring in a loan player by now shows me that Top has stop caring and just doing the minimum to keep us ticking over. So the money raised isn't going to do anything. There are ten days of the transfer window left and we’ve always known that players would have to depart before we brought new ones in. There will be incomings - just not as many as we’d like and very late in the window. Edited 21 August 2025 by ClaphamFox
Chelmofox Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 (edited) 2 hours ago, ClaphamFox said: There are ten days of the transfer window left and we’ve always known that players would have to depart before we brought new ones in. There will be incomings - just not as many as we’d like and very late in the window. I’m not so sure anymore. Edited 21 August 2025 by Chelmofox
Popular Post Finnegan Posted 21 August 2025 Popular Post Posted 21 August 2025 (edited) 2 hours ago, ClaphamFox said: There are ten days of the transfer window left and we’ve always known that players would have to depart before we brought new ones in. There will be incomings - just not as many as we’d like and very late in the window. I'm not entirely sure where people still get this faith from. Couple of weeks ago I'd have agreed but how we've typically done our business, even when we're tight, is wait to sell but then reinvest some of it. We know that as a club we can pick up decent talent for this league in the 5 - 7 bracket and be happy, we could have spent some of the money we made from clearing out the few so far. The fact we haven't, I really do think something is going on with our finances outside of the "norm" for us. I wouldn't be surprised at all if all we get is one, two at most, loans and I still wouldn't be surprised if it's actually nothing at all. Edited 21 August 2025 by Finnegan 5
TheGoldenGod Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 11 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I'm not entirely sure where people still get this faith from. Couple of weeks ago I'd have agreed but how we've typically done our business, even when we're tight, is wait to sell but then reinvest some of it. We know that as a club we can pick up decent talent for this league in the 5 - 7 bracket and be happy, we could have spent some of the money we made from clearing out the few so far. The fact we haven't, I really do think something is going on with our finances outside of the "norm" for us. I wouldn't be surprised at all if all we get is one, two at most, loans and I still wouldn't be surprised if it's actually nothing at all. Completely agree. Proven time and time again that Rudders and Co are incapable of negotiating more than one deal at a time whether that be IN or OUT. We'll lose Bilal and get someone in on deadline day. Our incomings the past two windows combined are Begovic and Woyo hahahahahhah! Wake the F up guys.
PlymouthFox Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 The club will rebuild the confidence and morale of the fans by bringing in a couple of loans on deadline day, with those being a new 4th choice right back from Angola and 5th choice centre back from Lithuania. 1
ithuriel Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 Heard a rumour were going to sign Benson and Hedges, two ex England internationals 1
ian__marshall Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 22 minutes ago, ithuriel said: Heard a rumour were going to sign Benson and Hedges, two ex England internationals Rumours of Swan joining too. Sounds plausible, after all there's no smoke without fire.
CheeseHead Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 4 hours ago, ithuriel said: Heard a rumour were going to sign Benson and Hedges, two ex England internationals Must be true. There's no smoke without fire!
BenTheFox Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 4 hours ago, ithuriel said: Heard a rumour were going to sign Benson and Hedges, two ex England internationals Alright Benson, take it easy! Talk to Hedges.
FoxFossil Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 Don't think this lack of activity is down to Rudkins incompetence this time. He is following instructions. Couple of crappy loans at best, although Marti did say he'd look to the existing squad first then the academy before looking to bring anyone in, which is exactly what we seem to be doing. Optimistic view is it could be a 3 year plan to clear out the dead-wood, bring on the youngsters, clear the PSR stranglehold once and for all and only then try for PL. Pessimistic view is we are being asset stripped prior to sale, all to save Tops personal fortune, while KP goes tits up. 1
joeybside Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 3 minutes ago, FoxFossil said: Don't think this lack of activity is down to Rudkins incompetence this time. He is following instructions. Couple of crappy loans at best, although Marti did say he'd look to the existing squad first then the academy before looking to bring anyone in, which is exactly what we seem to be doing. Optimistic view is it could be a 3 year plan to clear out the dead-wood, bring on the youngsters, clear the PSR stranglehold once and for all and only then try for PL. Pessimistic view is we are being asset stripped prior to sale, all to save Tops personal fortune, while KP goes tits up. A pessimist is never disappointed 1
LCFCCKEANO Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 Do think we will put through a couple of loans and one permanent likely on deadline day, how good they are is another matter entirely
funkyrobot Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 5 hours ago, ithuriel said: Heard a rumour were going to sign Benson and Hedges, two ex England internationals Maybe we could tempt legendary Leicester and England Captain Gary Wackett out of retirement too
JJD_LCFC Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 1 hour ago, FoxFossil said: Don't think this lack of activity is down to Rudkins incompetence this time. He is following instructions. Couple of crappy loans at best, although Marti did say he'd look to the existing squad first then the academy before looking to bring anyone in, which is exactly what we seem to be doing. Optimistic view is it could be a 3 year plan to clear out the dead-wood, bring on the youngsters, clear the PSR stranglehold once and for all and only then try for PL. Pessimistic view is we are being asset stripped prior to sale, all to save Tops personal fortune, while KP goes tits up. Possibly you are correct on this issue about Rudkins role. But he is a huge reason why we are in this mess in the first place. Hindering contracts and terrible transfer dealings for a prolonged period of time. No accountability at the top no surprise the same on the pitch with players. his role now should be to put a promotion contending team on the pitch whilst selling players to stay within financial means. Surely clubs in Saudi would take Faes, Vestegaard, Winks, Soumare. Offload these first and drastically reduce the wage bill. He has to lead the staff and get rid of players who do not want to be here or are a drain on the club. keep Hamza and even Kasey. At least they try and play for the shirt. And we know they both can compete at this level. Our final 3 months of the Championship with Maresca was a struggle, and we had a power team by championship stands then. We have had dire results and performances for 16 months and are in a far worse position on and off the pitch. Marti has a huge job on his hands. 1
Tuna Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 5 hours ago, ithuriel said: Heard a rumour were going to sign Benson and Hedges, two ex England internationals Prefer Lambert and Butler
dorsetboy Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 1 hour ago, FoxFossil said: Don't think this lack of activity is down to Rudkins incompetence this time. He is following instructions. Couple of crappy loans at best, although Marti did say he'd look to the existing squad first then the academy before looking to bring anyone in, which is exactly what we seem to be doing. Optimistic view is it could be a 3 year plan to clear out the dead-wood, bring on the youngsters, clear the PSR stranglehold once and for all and only then try for PL. Pessimistic view is we are being asset stripped prior to sale, all to save Tops personal fortune, while KP goes tits up. I also seen an interveiw with Marti when hr joined saying he dont like big squads and prefers smaller squads to work with.
Popular Post Aleksz Posted 21 August 2025 Popular Post Posted 21 August 2025 Gutter source, but a new name nonetheless. 6
Sankey93 Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 4 minutes ago, Aleksz said: Gutter source, but a new name nonetheless. Would love this unfortunately won’t happen 😂
JimJams Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 Was just going to say @Sankey93 @kingfox and @Claudio Fannieri will be getting excited... 2
FoxFossil Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 (edited) 8 hours ago, ithuriel said: Heard a rumour were going to sign Benson and Hedges, two ex England internationals Surprised Rudkin hasn't gone for Sailors Rough Shagg. My Grandad swore by it. Edited 21 August 2025 by FoxFossil
kingfox Posted 21 August 2025 Posted 21 August 2025 20 minutes ago, JimJams said: Was just going to say @Sankey93 @kingfox and @Claudio Fannieri will be getting excited... FFS. Just done my online Sainsbury’s shop, now I have to update it by adding some lube and baby lotion. 1
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