January Transfer Window Rumours

[ClaretOfMancunia]

Love the clip at 1:05 where he hits it back to his own GK from the other end of the pitch, is that a highlight?

I couldn't work that one out either. Maybe showing the accuracy of a long cross but looked a bit ropey to me!

[Blyclaret]

Like him or not Shelvey has some range of passing and some shot on him.

[claretgimmer]

Whilst not enthused by the thought of JJS signing he has the ability to make the killer pass/through ball for the forwards to run on to which we don`t seem to have anyone looking to do at the moment and if Foster is going to be our main man upfront going forward then IMO he`s at his best when running onto the ball than playing with his back to goal so maybe it might work out if this is what SP might have in mind, my concern is who would he be replacing ?

[fatboy47]

Shelvey is a very good player....if you dont realise that then you dont know sh1t about football or your expectations are ludicrously high. At his best he's a level above anything in our squad.

So he's been benchwarming in Outer Mongolia or wherever.. that's not made him a bad player overnight..and if he's in any way unfit then you can be sure he won't be coming.

The muppets talking him down are probably the same as those who've slagged nearly every incoming since, and including Ings.

Hope this happens....it's a big piece of the jigsaw.

Oh..and suggestions that he's replacing Brownhill aren't worth reading...entirely different type of player.

[burnleycclaret]

who would he be replacing ?

Assuming nobody left and if he was to start any games, I'd think Laurent.

[jrgbfc]

Always liked Shelvey. If he's fit enough he's miles better technically than any of our current midfielders.

[ClaretTony]

I don't think that's right that he hasn't played any football, I heard him talking about how he missed a sitter for the u21s only a week or 2 ago.

He hasn't played for the under-21s, not one single minute. He's been an unused substitute twice.

[Tricky Trevor]

AP has already said we won’t be spending big this window. If Shelvey comes in I’d expect Brownhill to leave. Cash now, zilch in Summer could be telling.

[Commy]

He hasn't played for the under-21s, not one single minute. He's been an unused substitute twice.

He did say he missed a sitter, when he was on telly against Rovers.

[billyhamilton82]

JJ Shelvey is a top class player.

We need creativity in the midfield to open up defences.

All those obsessed with his age need to realise its these types of signings, Barnes, Shelvey et al, will take us up.

To sign a young player with Shelvey attributes will be out of our range.

We are a very young team, but the blend of youth and experience is key to keep our nerve in the weeks and months to come.

A Shelvey type, is something we have been missing.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

From a Turkish fan discussion on X (today) :

“Football had left Shelvey. He had spent the summer on vacation. Coach Arda played him for 5 minutes but couldn't stand it. He can't take more than 3 steps with the ball. His private life is far from that of the average athlete. We got rid of him in the quarter season. I don't want him to be a trouble to anyone in Turkey”

[ClaretTony]

He did say he missed a sitter, when he was on telly against Rovers.

In training - as I've said, he hasn't played at all in a game.

[Pearcey]

Can’t believe Shelvey is only 32! He was a cracking player.

[NL Claret]

Bad enough signing Shelvey for squad depth but genuinely seeing suggestions for him to come in as a starter and sell Brownhill off the back of it... I give up.

When you say give up......does that include posting on here?

[Ampth7]

Can’t believe Shelvey is only 32! He was a cracking player.

Let’s hope the verb in your sentence is proven to be incorrect!

[Mattster]

When you say give up......does that include posting on here?

You know what, yeah. I'll stay away from posting on here for the rest of the season. One less dissenting voice on here will surely make for a great messageboard. Enjoy.

[Goliath]

In training - as I've said, he hasn't played at all in a game.

No he said in a match. You're actually arguing against the player himself unbelievably.

[123EasyasBFC]

You know what, yeah. I'll stay away from posting on here for the rest of the season. One less dissenting voice on here will surely make for a great messageboard. Enjoy.

Until we next draw or lose a game and you’ll be straight back on here slating Parker and the XG and big chances created

[Hedontplayforyou]

So, is Shelvey signing or not?

[warksclaret]

We dont have a player who can consistently hit a great corner since Westwood & McNeil left. We have no one trusted to put a deadly cross in from a free kick. We have no one who can bend a ball round or over a wall from a free kick near the opposition goal (I thought we had with Fleming but he is no longer involved with these and not been asked to in two games now). We have no midfielder who plays with an urgency to move the ball forward quickly, and its rare one of our midfielders can generate from defence to attack with a killer ball. I dont know if Shelvey is match fit, but my memory of him is he could do all these things. I have heard of worse suggestions. Move on Tresor and use his wage on someone like JJS

[Dark Cloud]

I've always thought Shelvey was a really good player but a bit like Billing who I've also admired (and has been mentioned in places elsewhere on this thread) I feel his boat has maybe sailed. I obviously hope I'm wrong and I'm surprised he's only 32 tbf, but he's been mucking around in Turkey and I'm not sure he's what we need. Maybe a last 10 minutes player like Egan, but I can't see him starting.

[BurnleyHeff]

Laurent moves the ball forward quickly

[boatshed bill]

I've always thought Shelvey was a really good player but a bit like Billing who I've also admired (and has been mentioned in places elsewhere on this thread) I feel his boat has maybe sailed. I obviously hope I'm wrong and I'm surprised he's only 32 tbf, but he's been mucking around in Turkey and I'm not sure he's what we need. Maybe a last 10 minutes player like Egan, but I can't see him starting.

if he's only worth the last 10 minutes is he really what we need?

[Burnley Ace]

JJS is not even staring in a Turkish team that plays at a ground with a capacity of 2500! Padiham is bigger.

[dibraidio]

Plenty of people had written Chris Wood off as past his prime at 32.

[DCWat]

So far, it’s looking like the window of a club with little in the way of available funds.

If there is any truth in him focusing more on his off field activities than those on it, it feels like a bit of a gamble. Hopefully we’ve done plenty of due diligence!

I do think we need some real quality to give us the best chance of an automatic place, and probably in two further positions (unlikely).

[Pickles]

Laurent moves the ball forward quickly

Often to the opposite. Good player and he's doing brilliantly for us. But he's not in the team to be good with the ball. That's Cullen's job.

[billyhamilton82]

Always liked Shelvey. If he's fit enough he's miles better technically than any of our current midfielders.

Technique, technique, technique.

You never lose it, at 32 playing in the Championship he will be top class.

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/s ... ague-goals

[Newcastleclaret93]

Been at Gawthorpe today according to footballleagueworld

[jojomk1]

Technique, technique, technique.

You never lose it, at 32 playing in the Championship he will be top class.

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/s ... ague-goals

No point in living in the past

Any videos of his goals this season

[123EasyasBFC]

JJS is not even staring in a Turkish team that plays at a ground with a capacity of 2500! Padiham is bigger.

Last season 33 games 3 goals and 7 assists, something just hasn’t clicked this season and might have been homesick.

Nobody wanted Josh Laurent for 500k and look what a signing he has been

[agreenwood]

Shelvey is an absolutely insane signing.

He’s way way too good for this league. Best player in this league and we haven’t even had to pay a fee.

[123EasyasBFC]

So far, it’s looking like the window of a club with little in the way of available funds.

If there is any truth in him focusing more on his off field activities than those on it, it feels like a bit of a gamble. Hopefully we’ve done plenty of due diligence!

I do think we need some real quality to give us the best chance of an automatic place, and probably in two further positions (unlikely).

We do need quality in wide areas but whilst the squad is at the size it is, we need 2 defenders and Tresor to leave before making the quality signings

[Blyclaret]

If Shelvey is 50% the player he was id be very happy to offer him a short term contract.

[jojomk1]

Shelvey is an absolutely insane signing.

He’s way way too good for this league. Best player in this league and we haven’t even had to pay a fee.

And great for the Dressing Room - no brainer

[PremierLeagueClass]

The amount of people turning their nose up at Shelvey shows what an entitled fanbase we have become.

[Hedontplayforyou]

You see how the midfield 3 works now, it would be silly to change it , so if he’s an option for the bench then brilliant, add hannibal in and/or play him from the left and we look strong . Add to that this could be a shrewd signing which costs little and frees more cash up for a wide player

[KRBFC]

Shelvey is a very good player....if you dont realise that then you dont know sh1t about football or your expectations are ludicrously high. At his best he's a level above anything in our squad.

So he's been benchwarming in Outer Mongolia or wherever.. that's not made him a bad player overnight..and if he's in any way unfit then you can be sure he won't be coming.

The muppets talking him down are probably the same as those who've slagged nearly every incoming since, and including Ings.

Hope this happens....it's a big piece of the jigsaw.

Oh..and suggestions that he's replacing Brownhill aren't worth reading...entirely different type of player.

He was a very good player 5-6 years ago, he wouldn’t be struggling for game time in Turkey if he was the same player.

[JohnDearyMe]

Shelvey is an absolutely insane signing.

He’s way way too good for this league. Best player in this league and we haven’t even had to pay a fee.

Surprised we haven't been treated to a detailed analysis of his performances in Turkey yet by our resident football expert.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Let’s give him a chance at least. Most older players we have signed over the years will have been written off before they have kicked a ball.

[boatshed bill]

The amount of people turning their nose up at Shelvey shows what an entitled fanbase we have become.

I think it's more a case of people being concerned that he's not the player he was.

[Bfc]

Sorry to interrupt all the gossip and transfer rumours, for a true transfer story. Today former ex Claret Adie Randall’s son Joel was transferred from P/borough to Bolton for an undisclosed fee, on a 3+ year contract.

[dibraidio]

Shelvey's goals for Eyupspor: https://www.instagram.com/rizehooligans ... o-KR&hl=af

[dandeclaret]

Hannibal has to do better in retaining posession. He coughs the ball up too often, but he is young, and has loads of good attributes too.

[billyhamilton82]

I don't see the issue with the usual negative posters.

You will all get to moan and groan if it doesn't work and resurrect the Parker In or Out post.

[Stonehouse]

He was a very good player 5-6 years ago, he wouldn’t be struggling for game time in Turkey if he was the same player.

Perhaps he should be under the same heading as Danny Drinkwater ( Premier League winners medal but basically one to leave well alone)

[whiffa]

Can anyone quote me a quick update with potential incomings/rumours? Too much bickering to read through today haha

[wilks_bfc]

Shelvey's goals for Eyupspor: https://www.instagram.com/rizehooligans ... o-KR&hl=af

That would be a short video if it was his goals for Eyupspor

That’s from last season at Rizespor

[Greenmile]

I've never liked Shelley...

You’re off your head. Ozymandias is a total banger

[Greenmile]

Harsh, I think Frankenstein is a great book

That will teach me to read to the end of the thread before commenting.