STUHILL Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 Frustrating how long this is taking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxmeister Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 37 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said: What a very well written response, and very articulate. Whilst you are completely correct in what you say, one factor you haven’t mentioned is the financial aspect. The situation and differences with the monetary landscape between the 90s, ten years ago and now is like comparing chalk and cheese. If you bounce back in one season, you now have the capability to sustain staying up. This wasn’t the case before, hence many more ‘yo-yo’ clubs around at these times. I don't think the finances are a particular problem, it's all relative and there's only so many quality players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 That team we put out on Sunday was a strong team… can you imagine how well it could do with a creative force in it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 17 minutes ago, MPH said: That team we put out on Sunday was a strong team… can you imagine how well it could do with a creative force in it? No assists for Reading and one goal. Don't get carried away , I would hate see another Tete feeding frenzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 1 hour ago, inckley fox said: Personally I'd be very worried if this sentiment had any traction within the club. That level of short-termism is exactly what we had when we went up in 2003 (only to come down), and when we tried and failed to in 04/05 and 10/11. It led to lengthy periods of unrest, and was the exact opposite of what we did in 1995/96 and especially 2014/14, which should really be our blueprints. There have also been some fairly detailed articles in recent times about just how much more successful - albeit with some noteworthy exceptions - a side is upon promotion when they've used the FLC to build a backbone to their team. There's no reason for us to go pining for a return to the days of the revolving door. We should be aiming to build a long-term project and, while not going up in Year One would be a failure of sorts, the important thing is for us to stop looking for quick-fixes and try to reconnect with what we used to do well. The Harry Bassett / Neil Warnock / Mick McCarthy / Micky Adams (and, in lower leagues, Paul Warne, or Martin Allen) mantra of 'do what you need to win promotion, then try to figure out what comes next' isn't anything to aspire to. The balance between being effective this year, and building for the future at the same time, seems (to me at least!) to be more sensible than what you're proposing. I suspect a lot of people will disagree with me, though! And yes, I'd still welcome Casadei as a short-term solution. He's 20, isn't he? If he's not secured a PL loan by this stage, are we sure that Chelsea won't be entertaining offers for him next year? I don't think the club share any short term view - something as fundamental as going for maresca over parker suggests they are planning a long term rebuild. I'm sure getting in a player like casadei, if he works out, would be with view of hoping we go up and that chelsea will sell him, without necessarily counting on them doing so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybside Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 Movement alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettle Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 1 minute ago, joeybside said: Movement alert Toilet roll at the ready 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfcwigstonblue Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 Between us and Genoa according to Fabrizio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 18 minutes ago, An Sionnach said: No assists for Reading and one goal. Don't get carried away , I would hate see another Tete feeding frenzy. I think it's safe to say he'd be in a much stronger team here than he was at reading, so probably better to judge him on his recent international form. Maresca might also be a better boss for him than Ince was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 🚨🚨🚨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 Just now, Lillehamring said: I think it's safe to say he'd be in a much stronger team here than he was at reading, so probably better to judge him on his recent international form. Maresca might also be a better boss for him than Ince was? I never ever judge a player on international form. I'm sure he has potential but Maddison he is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc_forever Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieADZ Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 so getting beat by genoa arent we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnup Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 He will end up at Genoa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 Not so sure he will go to Genoa. Surely getting more experience in English football makes more sense than sending him out to Italy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCCKEANO Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 Genoa probably where he ends up then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DezFox Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 8 minutes ago, Lcfcwigstonblue said: Between us and Genoa according to Fabrizio would explain the hold up. I would expect him to choose Serie A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc_forever Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 Just now, Tielemans63 said: Not so sure he will go to Genoa. Surely getting more experience in English football makes more sense than sending him out to Italy? You'd think so and I think Chelsea would prefer this as well but his agent may prefer a top flight challenge based on what they've said previously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 **** me would be shit to lose out to ****ing Genoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Shep Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 Well if there is 2 bids to consider then clearly they'll be no movement in the next few days so I call bullspit on any movement alert etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LestaLad Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 8 minutes ago, lcfc_forever said: Please… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 Just now, AKCJ said: **** me would be shit to lose out to ****ing Genoa. What , a beautiful city in Serie A. We have to offer him something special to beat that. Trouble is it can't be money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 The telegraph reported this as being done…. So it would be extremely naughty of Chelsea to pull the deal. I’d imagine Chelsea would prefer us as we’re likely to pay all of his wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindaloo FOX Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 He will join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_favourite Posted 8 August 2023 Share Posted 8 August 2023 (edited) Foxestalk meltdown pending 🚨 Standby 🚨 Edited 8 August 2023 by fox_favourite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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