How many signings will we make this window?

[coalvillefox]

9 days into the window and we haven't been linked with anyone of note and a potential points deduction looming, what a depressing state we currently find ourselves in

[Saxondale]

I reckon one loan. 
 

Despite everybody’s whinging, it’s not in our interest to be going mad during this window. For PSR reasons, we can’t really afford to be paying the sort of fees you’d need to secure players who are better than who we already have, especially factoring in the Jan window price premium

[Rusko187]

We're not signing anyone are we?

[moore_94]

Well at least it still sounds like Ruud is expecting some signings…

 

Close to signings?

“We’re in the middle of the process. It’s clear where we want to strengthen. We’re working on that day and night. I feel a strong responsibility to get the right players in. It’s a delicate process. It takes time. It requires a lot of effort and work to bring in the right players.”
 

What do you want in window?

“We’ve been creating a style of play and players who fit into that are the profiles who can get us to better results. Those are the profiles we have been talking about with recruitment and the people responsible for signing these players. It started in December and hopefully we can present something soon.”

[joeisnothome]

2 hours ago, moore_94 said:

Well at least it still sounds like Ruud is expecting some signings…

 

Close to signings?

“We’re in the middle of the process. It’s clear where we want to strengthen. We’re working on that day and night. I feel a strong responsibility to get the right players in. It’s a delicate process. It takes time. It requires a lot of effort and work to bring in the right players.”
 

What do you want in window?

“We’ve been creating a style of play and players who fit into that are the profiles who can get us to better results. Those are the profiles we have been talking about with recruitment and the people responsible for signing these players. It started in December and hopefully we can present something soon.”

Jesus. Managers in the modern day seem to never have anything interesting to say. Like their interview responses are done by an AI.

[jayfox26]

12 minutes ago, joeisnothome said:

Jesus. Managers in the modern day seem to never have anything interesting to say. Like their interview responses are done by an AI.

Not really sure what you want him to say? He can't come out and say we need a new right back because Justin is shit or say we want to sign x, y or z player, he just has to keep it minimal as he'll be aware how complicated the transfer process is and doesn't want to  

 

A. Piss our current players off by saying we are signing their replacements.

B. Tell the media which players we want, as that would just disappoint fans if/when we don't actually sign them.

C. Say what positions we want to sign as that then can show we are desperate and the selling clubs could hike prices up. 

[Big Blue Maff]

Won’t sign anyone 

[FoxOnWheels]

Looks like we’re just accepting relegation 

[em9999]

5 hours ago, moore_94 said:

Well at least it still sounds like Ruud is expecting some signings…

 

Close to signings?

“We’re in the middle of the process. It’s clear where we want to strengthen. We’re working on that day and night. I feel a strong responsibility to get the right players in. It’s a delicate process. It takes time. It requires a lot of effort and work to bring in the right players.”
 

What do you want in window?

“We’ve been creating a style of play and players who fit into that are the profiles who can get us to better results. Those are the profiles we have been talking about with recruitment and the people responsible for signing these players. It started in December and hopefully we can present something soon.”

The words trust the process , we are in the process 

 

Are just footballing jargon 

 

It means he has no clue

[JimJams]

Pfft you clearly don't trust the process.

[surrifox]

This club is a joke 

[coolhandfox]

Any think Ruud only turned up on the 29th of November, didn't manage he's first game until the 3rd, probably need a couple of weeks to assess the squad.

 

So they club probably didn't know what he want to late December.

 

I'm not surprised we are slow of the mark.

[Sly]

Day 9.

 

No sign of a signing. 

[TheStig]

On 08/01/2025 at 20:08, Angus Scott said:

I doubt we'll sign any but the more pressing issue is that we need signings in time to play v Palace next Wednesday After the Fulham game the following Saturday, we have 16 games left with only 7 at home. So new players are essential to try to help win those 2 home games, they are crucial

And out of the remaining games we have 6 games against the "big six" against whom we usually just wag the tail and let them do what they want. So in actual fact we have 10 games to get 22 points.... very likely or

[surrifox]

14 hours ago, em9999 said:

The words trust the process , we are in the process 

 

Are just footballing jargon 

 

It means he has no clue

I think that statement was written by AI 

[jimmer]

18 hours ago, jayfox26 said:

Not really sure what you want him to say? He can't come out and say we need a new right back because Justin is shit or say we want to sign x, y or z player, he just has to keep it minimal as he'll be aware how complicated the transfer process is and doesn't want to  

 

A. Piss our current players off by saying we are signing their replacements.

B. Tell the media which players we want, as that would just disappoint fans if/when we don't actually sign them.

C. Say what positions we want to sign as that then can show we are desperate and the selling clubs could hike prices up. 

You know we don't do this here...

Post logical, well thought out responses... you must fall in line and join the mob  RUUD out, he's shit, they are shit, its all shit  its someone's fault! 

 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

A third of the way through, no signings, no links, barely a rumour! 

[Walshy5]

We'll make one mediocre loan signing in a position we don't need (Centre mid) on deadline day. That's my prediction. 

[Bozman]

Nothing will change unless it starts from the very top, and they knock the holiday camp down and re-instate the golf course, we are just in a complete mess.. Really sad

 

[ClaphamFox]

3 hours ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

A third of the way through, no signings, no links, barely a rumour! 

I've already posted this on the PSR thread, but on the WYS podcast last night Tom Collomosse was saying he thinks the club is deliberately holding back on transfers until the PL decides whether to charge us for a PSR breach. He said that even though any money we spend this window won't affect the 2021-24 period's accounts, it might look like we're taking the piss a bit if we splash the cash while under consideration for a PSR charge and could potentially swing the decision against us.

Edited 10 January by ClaphamFox

[Mickyblueeyes]

17 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said:

I've already posted this on the PSR thread, but on the WYS podcast last night Tom Collomosse was saying he thinks the club is deliberately holding back on transfers until the PL decides whether to charge us for a PSR breach. He said that even though any money we spend this window won't affect the 2021-24 period's accounts, it might look like we're taking the piss a bit if we splash the cash while under consideration for a PSR charge and could potentially swing the decision against us.

It be a bit of weird approach to go down that route. Even if the PL were to use it as example for arguing a harsher punishment, the clubs summer window could be used and in addition would be a passing note in any consideration, 

 

It also gives an indication of guilt (if we were to challenge the decision). If we proceed to buy players immediately after the decision whether that be positive or negative, it puts the “defence” to bed immediately. 
 

If we choose not to in case of a negative decision, we risk the club future and status. If we challenged, and then proceeded to spend, what’s the point. 
 

I don’t know if it’s the right approach and certainly not one I’d think was sensible. It just looks like a wait and see and then what. 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

54 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said:

I've already posted this on the PSR thread, but on the WYS podcast last night Tom Collomosse was saying he thinks the club is deliberately holding back on transfers until the PL decides whether to charge us for a PSR breach. He said that even though any money we spend this window won't affect the 2021-24 period's accounts, it might look like we're taking the piss a bit if we splash the cash while under consideration for a PSR charge and could potentially swing the decision against us.

Surely the rules are black and white though? Either we've breached again or we haven't. 

[UniFox21]

21 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Surely the rules are black and white though? Either we've breached again or we haven't. 

Independent committees and all that. 

From how the last few hearings have been it comes down to interpretation of the wording and if that is how it's written 

[em9999]

1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Surely the rules are black and white though? Either we've breached again or we haven't. 

Man city have  over 115 charges .. yet they are making signings... 🤔 

[Lad1966]

Still, none☹️