Transfer Deadline Day

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:57 am

Has anyone ever signed a 38yr old in the premier league before?
They're making out he's a freebie so we don't have to give Wolves 25% of his fee.

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:59 am

According to John Percy of the Telegraph we will get £7 million plus Crouch and Wolves have a 25% sell on fee!

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JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:59 am

LCCC's Mascot 'Lanky' has been spotted near Gawthorpe.

Or is it someone else in disguise?

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:02 am

JohnMac wrote:I live a few hundred yards from Gawthorpe 'appen I should nip down with my camera and big lens.

I can get some snaps of the lads and photoshop different heads on to keep everyone amused whilst the club conducts it's business in private somewhere else, probably around Manchester (or Birmingham, or Stoke).

Pop up the road to the garage you will see cricketfield sat in the layby waiting for some movement of black 4x4 s filling up.Take him a hot brew.poor guy must be frozen...If you spot a JA 1 reg plate take a picture.We all know who that will be.

Ps Cricketfield,only joking mate to pass the time on .

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:02 am

Must be one for the dressing room like Brian Reid. I dread to think what the wages are to have a good character around. If we don’t sign anyone else we have weakened our squad.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:03 am

Blackrod wrote:Must be one for the dressing room like Brian Reid. I dread to think what the wages are to have a good character around. If we don’t sign anyone else we have weakened our squad.

Who the heck is Brian Reid?

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:05 am

Stephen's dad.

dushanbe · Post by **dushanbe** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:05 am

We can't be planning on replacing Vokes with Crouch, there must be another coming in as the actual replacement. Madness if not.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:06 am

JohnMac wrote:Who the heck is Brian Reid?

Wonder if he means Brian Hall ?

No cant be Brian Hall,he played 51 times for us.

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:07 am

SKY SPORTS BREAKING NEWS

Peter Crouch is en-route to Burnley for a medical with Sam Voxes on his way to Stoke with a view to a permanent signing.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:08 am

Our transfer dealings have almost gone beyond parody. Every window you think they can't get any worse but good old Burnley FC always find a way of surprising us

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:10 am

JohnMac wrote:Who the heck is Brian Reid?

Scottish defender. Ternent signing.

Didn't realise he was good in the dressing room.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:10 am

LoveCurryPies wrote:SKY SPORTS BREAKING NEWS

Peter Crouch is en-route to Burnley for a medical with Sam Voxes on his way to Stoke with a view to a permanent signing.

QUICK BARRICADE THE GATES.

Lowbankclaret · Post by **Lowbankclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:10 am

FFS, nothing against Crouch but he is 38.

He will I think get us a few points with late headers, but really.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:11 am

Lowbankclaret wrote:FFS, nothing against Crouch but he is 38.

He will I think get us a few points with late headers, but really.

With how we handle new signings he won't make his debut until he's 46

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:11 am

ClaretAndJew wrote:Taking my dog down later. See you there.

you're going dogging with JohnMac down Gawthorpe?

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:12 am

Goobs wrote:you're going dogging with JohnMac down Gawthorpe?

That's the plan.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:12 am

Nightmare!

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:13 am

claptrappers_union wrote:Deadline is 11pm if anyone doesn’t know

Can we arrange for a few people off here to blockade the M6 to stop Crouch from getting here and signing in time?

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:13 am

LoveCurryPies wrote:SKY SPORTS BREAKING NEWS

Peter Crouch is en-route to Burnley for a medical with Sam Voxes on his way to Stoke with a view to a permanent signing.

Oh thank God.for a minute then I thought it was Sam Vokes.

Sutton-Claret · Post by **Sutton-Claret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:15 am

Crouch / Vokes deal just announced on Talksport - must be true

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:15 am

If Crouch/Vokes is happening it must be understood that Che Adams is also happening - otherwise it's madness. I'm sure we wont move on Crouch/Vokes swap until Adams is confirmed too

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:16 am

Crouch will offer us that electric pace we are missing. Haha

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:17 am

If this was any other club we would be wetting ourselves laughing at this deal.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:17 am

Goobs wrote:you're going dogging with JohnMac down Gawthorpe?

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:18 am

You do all know it's Charlie Adam don't you?

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:19 am

This is just awful. It’s my birthday today as well.

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:19 am

dermotdermot wrote:This is just awful. It’s my birthday today as well.

then its your fault for having expectations...

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:20 am

Goobs wrote:If this was any other club we would be wetting ourselves laughing at this deal.

Where are Blackburn fans when you need then.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:22 am

When will the Peter Crouch shirts be available in the club shop?

Sutton-Claret · Post by **Sutton-Claret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:23 am

Abbey Clancy already been spotted attending a Yoga class at the Thompson centre

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:24 am

Sutton-Claret wrote:Abbey Clancy already been spotted attending a Yoga class at the Thompson centre

thats worth getting out of bed for...

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:25 am

The Times are suggesting Vokes to Stoke, Crouch to Burnley, and Adams to Burnley but loaned back to Birmingham until the end of the season.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:30 am

Sumptuous.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:34 am

Forset have signed Pele

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:35 am

With tin hat on.....the Crouch / Vokes deal makes some sense....

If Vokes wants to leave and Dyche has said he won't play much then £7M is ok
There is little prospect of us replacing him in January with anyone 'decent' without getting held to ransom
Crouch is inexpensive and - if Dyche's intention is to have a big lad to bring on for the last 20 to affect a game and play direct - then it might as well be Crouch sitting there waiting for the call as Vokes - and if its Crouch then there's money in the bank and Vokes is happy - he's been a great servant and I'm sure Dyche has a lot of affection for him - which would include not standing in his way
Wood and Barnes are clearly his first choice which means any target man will be used sparingly as and when the need arises.
Bank some money - give an unhappy Claret the freedom to play football - and bring in someone who is 6'7" to win headers when we play panic lumpball when chasing a game

If you wear rose tinted glasses while reading this may also help...

Sproggy · Post by **Sproggy** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:37 am

Selby Claret wrote:...Crouch is inexpensive and - if Dyche's intention is to have a big lad to bring on for the last 20...

Last 4 Selby, last 4.

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:38 am

Sproggy wrote:Last 4 Selby, last 4.

Exactly - what a waste of a wage Vokes is for four minutes once every few games

And seeing as we have been winning lately into the last 4 (.....!) he won't bring him on anyway!

winsomeyen · Post by **winsomeyen** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:40 am

Selby Claret wrote:With tin hat on.....the Crouch / Vokes deal makes some sense....

If Vokes wants to leave and Dyche has said he won't play much then £7M is ok
There is little prospect of us replacing him in January with anyone 'decent' without getting held to ransom
Crouch is inexpensive and - if Dyche's intention is to have a big lad to bring on for the last 20 to affect a game and play direct - then it might as well be Crouch sitting there waiting for the call as Vokes - and if its Crouch then there's money in the bank and Vokes is happy - he's been a great servant and I'm sure Dyche has a lot of affection for him - which would include not standing in his way
Wood and Barnes are clearly his first choice which means any target man will be used sparingly as and when the need arises.
Bank some money - give an unhappy Claret the freedom to play football - and bring in someone who is 6'7" to win headers when we play panic lumpball when chasing a game

If you wear rose tinted glasses while reading this may also help...

What happens if Barnes or Wood get Long term injuries ??

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:43 am

winsomeyen wrote:What happens if Barnes or Wood get Long term injuries ??

Vyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyydra

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:43 am

Either that or Che Adams is actually on his way too.......

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:47 am

On his way then heading back to Brum!

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:49 am

Sky now saying £10M for Vokes ...

ewanrob · Post by **ewanrob** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:49 am

I remember last season when Stoke were chasing the game and continually crossing the ball into Crouch & the stress I felt each time it went in, for that alone he will be worth his place..he causes utter panic in an area when crosses come in, we can only gain from that.

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:53 am

ClaretAndJew wrote:Stephen's dad.

About right age for us then.
Walters, Hart, Crouch. WOW.

Sproggy · Post by **Sproggy** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:54 am

Hart's younger than Heaton.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:55 am

SkiptonClaret wrote:About right age for us then.
Walters, Hart, Crouch. WOW.

Weird how you now leave Bardsley off now

2 Bee Holed · Post by **2 Bee Holed** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:57 am

At 38 will he even pass the medical?

What's Maradona doing these days?

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:58 am

I suppose Dyche is thinking that Crouch is one for the future.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:00 am

Maradona would be good - short term deal though...maybe a couple of weeks.
just show him the pitch and he will hoover up the snow with his nose.