Potential affordable targets in January

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Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Woodleyclaret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:21 am

1. Adam Smith Bournemouth
2.Lewis Cook Bournemouth
3. Jon Swift Reading
4.Niclass Eliasson Bristol City
5.Adam Webster Brighton
6.Solly Marsh Brighton

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:23 am

Targets? ...are you crazy?

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Woodleyclaret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:24 am

Remember the glass is half full

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:25 am

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:24 am
Remember the glass is half full
Sorry buddy it wont happen again 😊

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Dark Cloud » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:30 am

Not sure we want to be "investing" in any more of Brighton's cast offs. Eliasson I'd like to try from Brizzle.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:31 am

You just remember how tough the January is.
Cork and Bardsley will be like new signings.
The market is moving away from us.
Etc etc.
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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Woodleyclaret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:32 am

Sean is on record as an admirer of Solly Marsh and Adam Webster is a good Tarks replacement both young enough and not cast offs by any means

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by MACCA » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:33 am

Dark Cloud wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:30 am
Not sure we want to be "investing" in any more of Brighton's cast offs. Eliasson I'd like to try from Brizzle.
He moved in the summer for 2.5m.
Glad we didn't go bust by spending them sorts of fees on players like him!
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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Top Claret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:34 am

Has long as the club is in the hands of the present lot you can forget about any incomings

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by KRBFC » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:35 am

It’s March not Marsh.

Eliasson plays in France, Bristol is in England.

Webster cost Brighton over £20M but you said affordable?

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by MACCA » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:36 am

Bordeauxclaret wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:31 am
You just remember how tough the January is.
Cork and Bardsley will be like new signings.
The market is moving away from us.
Etc etc.
We got that speech in yesterdays big post match interview, preparing us ready just incase Mike is still about in January.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by KRBFC » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:37 am

MACCA wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:33 am
He moved in the summer for 2.5m.
Glad we didn't go bust by spending them sorts of fees on players like him!
How is that chap doing in France? surely tearing it up the way people on here creamed over him.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by MACCA » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:41 am

KRBFC wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:37 am
How is that chap doing in France? surely tearing it up the way people on here creamed over him.
Not sure, but I doubt he would have had a better impact than any of our current 6 right wingers

Brownhill
Brady
Jay
Barnes
JBG
Peiters

Glad we didnt waste anymore money on players, least we still have a club to support!

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:43 am

Hopefully with new owners it might see us feel a bit more optimistic going into the January market!

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:43 am

KRBFC wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:35 am
It’s March not Marsh.

Eliasson plays in France, Bristol is in England.

Webster cost Brighton over £20M but you said affordable?
The two he mentioned from Brighton are in the Brighton team not a prayer of signing them

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:53 am

Webster is a regular for Brighton.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by agreenwood » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:56 am

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:43 am
Hopefully with new owners it might see us feel a bit more optimistic going into the January market!
Depends if Garlick stays on as Chairman and continues to do all the negotiating ;)

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:57 am

Remember the good old days when we used to blame Forest or West Brom etc for being difficult to deal with

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by BurnleyFC » Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:59 am

Lansbury
Dawson
Deeney

etc. etc.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:01 am

agreenwood wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:56 am
Depends if Garlick stays on as Chairman and continues to do all the negotiating ;)
Can’t see him staying on.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Boss Hogg » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:04 am

How does anyone know what is affordable in January ? We may have been taken over by then. Right Back, Right Wing and Midfield need some serious strengthening though.
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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Herts Clarets » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:07 am

I wouldn't be surprised if we were in the market for a centre half and Tarkowski moved on in January.
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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:11 am

agreenwood wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:56 am
Depends if Garlick stays on as Chairman and continues to do all the negotiating ;)
If Garlick stays on then it's got to be the end of Dyche. We can't continue with their broken down relationship.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by jojomk1 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:25 am

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:27 am

Right back and right winger are key in January. Also be looking at a replacement for Brady and obviously Tarkowski.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by tiger76 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:04 am

Boss Hogg wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:04 am
How does anyone know what is affordable in January ? We may have been taken over by then. Right Back, Right Wing and Midfield need some serious strengthening though.
They've needed upgrading for at least a year, and we're still waiting, so I wouldn't hold your breath for any incomings in January, especially as this takeover is being held up, Those 3 positions should have been sorted in the summer, I don't believe we're so hard up we couldn't stretch to 2.5m for Eliasson, and if Dale Stephens is the answer to our midfield woes, then I don't know what the question is, right back we do need a younger model to either displace Lowton, or at least be a suitable deputy, but it's not essential in January, Midfield & Right Wing most certainly are, creativity is a must.

I'll say it again BOS at QPR should be our number one target, he's in the final 6 months of his contract, and a modest fee and wages shouldn't be out of our reach surely, if we can't even compete for players like him we really are up the creek without a paddle.
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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Jimmymaccer » Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:03 pm

There’s a lad here plays centre forward for St George’s .......quite handy at Isle of Man local footy level.....might not be able to compete tho if Marown (current league leaders) make a bid for him.......they’ve got some big financial backer (local plasterer).

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Top Claret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:28 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:11 am
If Garlick stays on then it's got to be the end of Dyche. We can't continue with their broken down relationship.
Not all managers have a relationship with their chairman.

Lets hope Dyche sees the season out. It would be a disaster for the club and Garlick financially if he walked, as we would almost certainly get relegated

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by boatshed bill » Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:30 pm

Herts Clarets wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:07 am
I wouldn't be surprised if we were in the market for a centre half and Tarkowski moved on in January.
This is probably for the best all round.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by ksrclaret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:32 pm

Please God, I just can't tolerate another month of excuse after excuse from the club. Of negativity after negativity from Dyche, and heaven forbid that bloody Chairman we have if he ever surfaces again.

Let's just put out a statement now saying we're not doing any business. Save us all the bother.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by boatshed bill » Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:41 pm

Top Claret wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:28 pm

Lets hope Dyche sees the season out. It would be a disaster for the club and Garlick financially if he walked, as we would almost certainly get relegated
To be perfectly honest, if he's not happy it's time he put his notice in.
He gets an easy ride on here, rightly so in respect of what he has achieved for BFC, but he's not irreplaceable.
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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Top Claret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:16 pm

To be perfectly honest, if he's not happy it's time he put his notice in.
He gets an easy ride on here, rightly so in respect of what he has achieved for BFC, but he's not irreplaceable.
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What would the alternative be if he left?

With Garlick not being prepared to spend any money, we are not an attractive proposition

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by boatshed bill » Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:22 pm

Top Claret wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:16 pm
To be perfectly honest, if he's not happy it's time he put his notice in.
He gets an easy ride on here, rightly so in respect of what he has achieved for BFC, but he's not irreplaceable.
What would the alternative be if he left?
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A new , possibly more enthusiastic, manager?

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Top Claret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:28 pm

At the moment the club is a shambles, we would struggle to recruit anyone with any pedigree. The current squad are Dyche men with many ooc at the end of the season, they won't bust a gut for a rookie

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:41 pm

Dyche will be waiting for his January bonus.

But it wouldn't be a bad time for a new manager in terms of the team needs a complete overhaul.
It will be harder for a new man if Dyche bulks his squad up with players a new man wouldn't want.
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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by boatshed bill » Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:44 pm

Top Claret wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:28 pm
At the moment the club is a shambles, we would struggle to recruit anyone with any pedigree. The current squad are Dyche men with many ooc at the end of the season, they won't bust a gut for a rookie
Are they busting a gut for SD, then?

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by CnBtruntru » Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:16 pm

I think we need to realise the market we are playing in, Chelsea brought on 3 subs today Havertz, Giroud, Pulisic, them 3 together probably cost more than our whole team. I think one of our major shortfalls has been the lack of European or international recruitment, maybe with any potential takeover, the new owners may be able to use some of their contacts in international countries to bring in some cheap and cheerful recruitments, Maybe.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Leisure » Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:34 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:21 am
1. Adam Smith Bournemouth
2.Lewis Cook Bournemouth
3. Jon Swift Reading
4.Niclass Eliasson Bristol City
5.Adam Webster Brighton
6.Solly Marsh Brighton
Why would any of those players want to come to a club who most (or at least quite a lot) on here have already decided will be relegated?

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Leisure » Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:38 pm

Herts Clarets wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:07 am
I wouldn't be surprised if we were in the market for a centre half and Tarkowski moved on in January.
Well if Tarks is seriously looking for a move, he certainly didn't do himself any favours yesterday! Very poor and his passing was atrocious.
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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Claret Toni » Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:47 pm

Herts Clarets wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:07 am
I wouldn't be surprised if we were in the market for a centre half and Tarkowski moved on in January.
I thought Phil Jones was on his way to us as Tark's replacement, or have I missed something.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Woodleyclaret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:53 pm

I assume the original idea of signing Jones was a joke.
We have Jimmy Dunne and Kev Long ready to step up .We dont need a player on the slide career wise.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Vegas Claret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:58 pm

hopefully ALK understand the value of a proper scouting system - i'd like them o invest in that so if we do drop we stand a much better chance of coming back up. The likes of Dale Stephens are pointless short term signings, I'd like us to sign much younger players

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by randomclaret2 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:59 pm

Long is older than Jones

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by Newcastleclaret93 » Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:03 pm

I’m going to throw a name in the hat.

Phillip Zinckernagel - he is having the season of his life. 16 goals and 18 assists in 34 games for Glimt in the Norwegian league. He’s a right winger and only 25. I would imagine the fee would be comfortably within in our range as well.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by NewClaret » Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:22 pm

Can think of a few I’d like but how realistic they are is hard to know, given our league position and unknown ownership situation.

Let’s face it, if Garlick is still at the helm, it’s unlikely we’ll be signing anyone in January. If it’s ALK, you’d hope more chance of a signing, but then you have to question who’ll come with our PL status in the balance.

As the OP said, we need a marquee signing, someone offering creativity and calmness in midfield + an attacking RB, imo.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by arise_sir_charge » Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:26 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:53 pm
I assume the original idea of signing Jones was a joke.
We have Jimmy Dunne and Kev Long ready to step up .We dont need a player on the slide career wise.
SHUDDERS!!! Kevin Long, Jesus wept.

I won’t sleep now tonight!

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:13 am

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:03 pm
I’m going to throw a name in the hat.

Phillip Zinckernagel - he is having the season of his life. 16 goals and 18 assists in 34 games for Glimt in the Norwegian league. He’s a right winger and only 25. I would imagine the fee would be comfortably within in our range as well.

I saw a tweet this morning from Ben Wells at football radar that he made yesterday quoting these exact stats, and jokingly thought to myself give it a couple of days and someone who hasn't seen him play but seen his stats will recommend him as a target.

Didn't think I would be so far out with the timing

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by bobinho » Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:26 am

Herts Clarets wrote:
Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:07 am
I wouldn't be surprised if we were in the market for a centre half and Tarkowski moved on in January.
Agreed. This board will be absolutely on fire when he goes for less than £20m.... and he will.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:23 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:
Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:13 am
I saw a tweet this morning from Ben Wells at football radar that he made yesterday quoting these exact stats, and jokingly thought to myself give it a couple of days and someone who hasn't seen him play but seen his stats will recommend him as a target.

Didn't think I would be so far out with the timing
Why do you have to see him play to verify him? Anyone with those stats SHOULD be scouted by a club like ours

Completely don’t see your point.

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Re: Potential affordable targets in January

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:10 am

CharlieinNewMexico wrote:
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:23 am
Why do you have to see him play to verify him? Anyone with those stats SHOULD be scouted by a club like ours

Completely don’t see your point.
I would be concerned if you did

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