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Post by march4 on Jun 23, 2022 9:42:27 GMT
I hope we aren't going to start hating on Tweetie Pie. I've heard he's an excellent keeper. Flies out of his area quite regular... Likes to be in the cage though, so perhaps a defensive midfielder.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 23, 2022 10:04:12 GMT
Is he old or has he just had a very hard life. Looks like one of them 24 year old Africans that you just think Naah, you're having a giraffe. Contract has got to take him into his mid 40's.
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Post by nigerianstokie on Jun 23, 2022 10:11:07 GMT
Is he old or has he just had a very hard life. Looks like one of them 24 year old Africans that you just think Naah, you're having a giraffe. Contract has got to take him into his mid 40's. In fairness, he did have to live in Millwall.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 23, 2022 10:16:02 GMT
Is he old or has he just had a very hard life. Looks like one of them 24 year old Africans that you just think Naah, you're having a giraffe. Contract has got to take him into his mid 40's. In fairness, he did have to live in Millwall. Perhaps that's why Surridge had to get out of Stoke. Too much of a risk if living in a depressed area can make you look like that in your 20's.
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Post by cvillestokie on Jun 23, 2022 10:20:02 GMT
Yeah - he was speaking a bit off-the-cuff so I wouldn't be amazed if we were looking at additional positions too, but it obviously wasn't front of mind in his thoughts, which is revealing. I don't think further cover at RB/RWB is any way a luxury, given how thin we are. But maybe a departure of someone like Clucas or Fox could give us more room to play with. The Flint signing points to a back 4 as he can only really used centrally in the three, as can Souttar and Jagielka. But stocking up on another centre-half points to a back 5, although it might just be a belt-and-braces approach with Jagielka's age and Souttar's recovery - and a clear hint he's got no interest in using Forrester and Taylor this year, which we probably could guess at anyway. And it's dangerous to go that way when the only cover for a key part of that system is Duhaney. Wilmot could do a job at RB, even though he's not good there - but not at RWB. Same applies at LWB too. It's unclear whether he was talking about LB/LWB or LW (like JPB or Anderson) when he was talking about a "left-sided player" but we clearly need both really when the only cover is Morgan Fox, and we've got nobody who can naturally play on the left of a front three. It’s all a bit confusing defensively, all will be clearer when we see the way we’re lining up on the friendlies. I agree with him that we need a forward (it’ll be Maja) and an extra body in midfield suggests either Allen/Clucas or both are off (and it’ll probably be Sawyers). After those positions though, I really would have hoped that the next priority is cover/competition for both wingbacks. I would hope the left sided player MON mentioned is in the same mould as Tymon. Rather than an exclusively defensive one like Fox or a winger type. Someone like JPB should be the deadline day interest when the rest of the squad is sorted. A goalkeeper, a target man (so not Maja) and a loan like (or hopefully) JPB, one that can play across both wings would be my ideal window now. If playing a flat back four, we have Fox as left back cover. We have Duhaney and Wilmot as right back cover. Sawyers probably now makes a lot of sense as Vrancic has gone, but I’d imagine we’d need to be looking at shifting Clucas and/or Etebo. I can’t see anyone being interested in the former.
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Post by infullerwetrust on Jun 23, 2022 10:39:25 GMT
Been told this morning by a fairly reliable source that we are waiting to see what happens with Byrne (hardly breaking news I know) but also that Nyambe has kind of shot himself in the foot with regards to turning down a contract with Blackburn, we are interested but not as much as the player would have hoped and now doesn't seem to have as many options as first thought. *posted this earlier in the wrong thread, apologies.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 23, 2022 10:50:37 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-city-transfer-news-fixtures-7243562As it stands, with Souttar not expected to be fit ready for the start of the campaign, a new centre-back is on the list. It will be interesting to see how that is tackled, if it is seen as only keeping the bed warm until Souttar is back up and running. A loan? A veteran? Or setting the bar high and raising the competition? Yoann Barbet, who impressed on the left of a three for QPR, is a free agent and was linked with Bordeaux, who are now in crisis. Michael Hector and Alfie Mawson have left Fulham, Michael Morrison has been in talks with Reading. Barbet seems to tick a lot of boxes, short-term, if we're just another decent warm body in the frees and loans bucket QPR fans generally rated him too
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 23, 2022 10:57:04 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-city-transfer-news-fixtures-7243562As it stands, with Souttar not expected to be fit ready for the start of the campaign, a new centre-back is on the list. It will be interesting to see how that is tackled, if it is seen as only keeping the bed warm until Souttar is back up and running. A loan? A veteran? Or setting the bar high and raising the competition? Yoann Barbet, who impressed on the left of a three for QPR, is a free agent and was linked with Bordeaux, who are now in crisis. Michael Hector and Alfie Mawson have left Fulham, Michael Morrison has been in talks with Reading. Barbet seems to tick a lot of boxes, short-term, if we're just another decent warm body in the frees and loans bucket QPR fans generally rated him too Think we've been linked with Hector previously too so he wouldn't be a shock.
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Post by independent on Jun 23, 2022 10:58:26 GMT
Reasonably happy with window so far, but it is a real downer that we are still shopping for freebies and loans as we look for a decent striker. We need a miracle in these circumstances.
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Post by Ron on Jun 23, 2022 10:59:07 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-city-transfer-news-fixtures-7243562As it stands, with Souttar not expected to be fit ready for the start of the campaign, a new centre-back is on the list. It will be interesting to see how that is tackled, if it is seen as only keeping the bed warm until Souttar is back up and running. A loan? A veteran? Or setting the bar high and raising the competition? Yoann Barbet, who impressed on the left of a three for QPR, is a free agent and was linked with Bordeaux, who are now in crisis. Michael Hector and Alfie Mawson have left Fulham, Michael Morrison has been in talks with Reading. Barbet seems to tick a lot of boxes, short-term, if we're just another decent warm body in the frees and loans bucket QPR fans generally rated him too hector or Manson would be astute signings. Barbet not too shabby. One of the 3 will do.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 23, 2022 11:00:22 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-city-transfer-news-fixtures-7243562As it stands, with Souttar not expected to be fit ready for the start of the campaign, a new centre-back is on the list. It will be interesting to see how that is tackled, if it is seen as only keeping the bed warm until Souttar is back up and running. A loan? A veteran? Or setting the bar high and raising the competition? Yoann Barbet, who impressed on the left of a three for QPR, is a free agent and was linked with Bordeaux, who are now in crisis. Michael Hector and Alfie Mawson have left Fulham, Michael Morrison has been in talks with Reading. Barbet seems to tick a lot of boxes, short-term, if we're just another decent warm body in the frees and loans bucket QPR fans generally rated him too hector or Manson would be astute signings. Barbet not too shabby. One of the 3 will do. Are any of them left sided.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jun 23, 2022 11:00:28 GMT
A left footer would be great.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jun 23, 2022 11:01:30 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-city-transfer-news-fixtures-7243562As it stands, with Souttar not expected to be fit ready for the start of the campaign, a new centre-back is on the list. It will be interesting to see how that is tackled, if it is seen as only keeping the bed warm until Souttar is back up and running. A loan? A veteran? Or setting the bar high and raising the competition? Yoann Barbet, who impressed on the left of a three for QPR, is a free agent and was linked with Bordeaux, who are now in crisis. Michael Hector and Alfie Mawson have left Fulham, Michael Morrison has been in talks with Reading. Barbet seems to tick a lot of boxes, short-term, if we're just another decent warm body in the frees and loans bucket QPR fans generally rated him too hector or Manson would be astute signings. Barbet not too shabby. One of the 3 will do. Always thought Hector was a very good CB
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 23, 2022 11:02:51 GMT
Reasonably happy with window so far, but it is a real downer that we are still shopping for freebies and loans as we look for a decent striker. We need a miracle in these circumstances. Maybe that's why we're leaving the striker until last, hoping for some money in for Collins or selling one of ours. No idea who.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 23, 2022 11:04:35 GMT
A left footer would be great. I know H is likely to go back into the centre but think we have plenty to cover that in the meantime. A primarily left sided CB would be the ideal.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2022 11:09:13 GMT
Barbet is a brilliant player tbf
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jun 23, 2022 11:13:39 GMT
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Post by cvillestokie on Jun 23, 2022 11:13:43 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/stoke-city-transfer-news-fixtures-7243562As it stands, with Souttar not expected to be fit ready for the start of the campaign, a new centre-back is on the list. It will be interesting to see how that is tackled, if it is seen as only keeping the bed warm until Souttar is back up and running. A loan? A veteran? Or setting the bar high and raising the competition? Yoann Barbet, who impressed on the left of a three for QPR, is a free agent and was linked with Bordeaux, who are now in crisis. Michael Hector and Alfie Mawson have left Fulham, Michael Morrison has been in talks with Reading. Barbet seems to tick a lot of boxes, short-term, if we're just another decent warm body in the frees and loans bucket QPR fans generally rated him too hector or Manson would be astute signings. Barbet not too shabby. One of the 3 will do. If we do go out and get another centre back, surely it should be a left footer like Barbet. I personally feel that we should just keep Forrester here for cover until Souttar gets closer. Jagielka - Flint - Wilmot Or Jagielka/Flint Wilmot/Jagielka Would be fine with me. Clarke can play centre back in a 3. Fox is crap there, but at the worst, at least he isn’t a complete disaster.
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Post by lordb on Jun 23, 2022 11:15:06 GMT
A left footer would be great. Barbet is for sure good on the ball no pace though
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 23, 2022 11:28:05 GMT
Barbet has apparently already signed for Bordeaux, so we can forget him www.20minutes.fr/sport/3312939-20220622-girondins-bordeaux-reprise-incertaine-haillan-petite-quinzaine-joueursFinally, there will be two recruits. An expected the Polish goalkeeper Rafal Straczek had committed last January with the Navy and White. And another a little less expected, it is Yoann Barbet. The French defender back in his training club, who had his medical examination and signed his contract ten days ago, will start training with the team without waiting for the final decision of the DNCG (a clause has been included in his contract in the event of an administrative demotion from the club).
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Post by lordb on Jun 23, 2022 11:30:06 GMT
Barbet has apparently already signed for Bordeaux, so we can forget him www.20minutes.fr/sport/3312939-20220622-girondins-bordeaux-reprise-incertaine-haillan-petite-quinzaine-joueursFinally, there will be two recruits. An expected the Polish goalkeeper Rafal Straczek had committed last January with the Navy and White. And another a little less expected, it is Yoann Barbet. The French defender back in his training club, who had his medical examination and signed his contract ten days ago, will start training with the team without waiting for the final decision of the DNCG (a clause has been included in his contract in the event of an administrative demotion from the club). Is that dependant on Bordeaux winning their appeal (from demotion to third tier) though?
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 23, 2022 11:33:41 GMT
Barbet has apparently already signed for Bordeaux, so we can forget him www.20minutes.fr/sport/3312939-20220622-girondins-bordeaux-reprise-incertaine-haillan-petite-quinzaine-joueursFinally, there will be two recruits. An expected the Polish goalkeeper Rafal Straczek had committed last January with the Navy and White. And another a little less expected, it is Yoann Barbet. The French defender back in his training club, who had his medical examination and signed his contract ten days ago, will start training with the team without waiting for the final decision of the DNCG (a clause has been included in his contract in the event of an administrative demotion from the club). Is that dependant on Bordeaux winning their appeal (from demotion to third tier) though? Yeah, it appears so. Don't know how likely that is? We don't know there's any interest from us either way though.
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Post by Caddick988 on Jun 23, 2022 11:37:12 GMT
Is he old or has he just had a very hard life. Looks like one of them 24 year old Africans that you just think Naah, you're having a giraffe. Contract has got to take him into his mid 40's. I had the same thought when I read they'd offered him a 4 year deal. I had to check his age, he's 28!
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 23, 2022 11:38:35 GMT
Is he old or has he just had a very hard life. Looks like one of them 24 year old Africans that you just think Naah, you're having a giraffe. Contract has got to take him into his mid 40's. I had the same thought when I read they'd offered him a 4 year deal. I had to check his age, he's 28! Massive paper round.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Jun 23, 2022 11:43:05 GMT
Agent Hoefkens taking Afobe off our hands. Nice work! Hopefully we won't have to pay any wages off with it being that level of club.
It's interesting reading Rowett's comments with hindsight: “If there’s one signing you want to make to get you out of the Championship Benik is that kind of player.
“He’s an excellent character and at 25 he has bags of potential but has already shown what he’s all about by scoring a lot of goals. He fits the profile of how I want to play in terms of pace, athleticism, flexibility and he certainly has an eye for a goal.
“The Club have worked incredibly hard to make the signings of Benik and Etebo happen and I think it shows how quickly we want to hit the ground running and the type of players we want to bring to the club. Getting those two in the building is a fantastic start.”
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Post by gaznandi on Jun 23, 2022 11:44:49 GMT
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Post by tayterz on Jun 23, 2022 11:44:55 GMT
Just a quick one - been talking to a few Wolves fans today at work - they reckon from their side of the fence they are hearing that we`ve made enquies about Wily Boly ??
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Post by lordb on Jun 23, 2022 11:49:42 GMT
Just a quick one - been talking to a few Wolves fans today at work - they reckon from their side of the fence they are hearing that we`ve made enquies about Wily Boly ?? It's about 10 pages back Expensive?
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Post by chiswickpotter on Jun 23, 2022 11:53:13 GMT
Hard to figure out our strategy. We have Jagielka, Flint, Wilmott, Forrester, Taylor and Fox as Centre back options. Surprised we need another as I thought a 6 month deal for Jagielka was to cover Souttar’s return and World Cup absence. If we are signing another, presumably one or two are off or going on loan. (The left side cover comment doesn’t augur well for Fox maybe?
One more midfielder seems right with Laurent, Baker, Thompson, Clucas and Powell. Maybe TOB is off?
But surely we need more up front? DWP, Brown, Campbell and bits of Powell seems very short. A centre forward and one or two others seems the minimum
Hoping for a GK but can see why MON couldn’t say so publicly
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Post by bolders on Jun 23, 2022 12:13:12 GMT
Just a quick one - been talking to a few Wolves fans today at work - they reckon from their side of the fence they are hearing that we`ve made enquies about Wily Boly ?? It's about 10 pages back Expensive? Short term loan would be ideal.
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