Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

[boyyanno]

In my opinion Westwood, Stepehens, Cork, possibly Brownhill weren't PL central midfielders either. We have needed an upgrade in this area for a long while. We have now been relegated and need to prepare for the Championship. We have a new manager who is keen to bring in younger, new blood, after the club has decided to release its older out of contract players amd some other good players have decided to move on. We need new players, especially in midfield, so I welcome us being linked with these new names.

I agree that over the last 18 months the Midfield has not been good enough but two players you have picked out in particular, (Cork and Westwood) have been treated a little unfairly in your statement in my opinion. Cork is probably one of the only players in our sqaud that I would say is an established Premier league player, and Westwood certainly did enough to suggest he was PL quality, even if only for a season or two. Stephens and Brownhill I agree aren't PL level and Centre Mid has needed strengthening for a long time. I would still like another CM but personally I think Cork, Westwood, Brownhill and Bastien will be better than most other teams in the division.

I still think the priority needs to be on a Striker and a Winger. I also want to see us sign someone who can drag the team up a level if we need it, like Barton did for us.

[Mattster]

You would think wrong then

Not that much of a difference to be fair. 91% versus 96%.

[KefkaClaret]

Completely ready to eat my words if it comes to it but the Championship is not the quality it once was. It is competitive but the actually quality has dropped in recent years. Covid has had a big impact on a lot of the teams finances, just look at how few have signed players. Even if we have a rough year I expect us to atleast make the playoffs.

[Mattster]

Completely ready to eat my words if it comes to it but the Championship is not the quality it once was. It is competitive but the actually quality has dropped in recent years. Covid has had a big impact on a lot of the teams finances, just look at how few have signed players. Even if we have a rough year I expect us to atleast make the playoffs.

I would agree with this. However, quality of manager/tactics etc. is probably the highest it's ever been which almost cancels out the drop.

[joey13]

Not that much of a difference to be fair. 91% versus 96%.

So a difference then

[chekhov]

And the new lad Bastien looks a similar character to Cornet so will probably suit him down to the ground.

This is a strange this to say. I wonder on what basis you consider them to be similar characters, especially if you’ve met neither.
To be fair to you maybe you are thinking that they are both francophone and both have African heritage so yes I guess this would be points in common.

[Quickenthetempo]

have you seen how quickly Man City chase back when they lose the ball - I expect our intensity to be up on what we usually see tbh, if you don't work hard you wont get in a VK team

Yes, City chase the ball down to get it and attack again.

Dyche wanted everyone back in the framework as quick as possible.

We shouldn't have teams breaking on us quite as quick as the Prem, unless it's long ball, which is far easier to snuff out.
We should be dominating the ball and leaving these flair players with more energy going forwards.

[Mattster]

So a difference then

Sorry, didn't realise me agreeing with you and providing the actual stats would get you all touchy. Lesson learned.

[Quickenthetempo]

This is a strange this to say. I wonder on what basis you consider them to be similar characters, especially if you’ve met neither.
To be fair to you maybe you are thinking that they are both francophone and both have African heritage so yes I guess this would be points in common.

They both seem flashy, outgoing characters from what I have seen. Not the shy type. Love the limelight, not fazed.

Where as Nick Pope for instance always looked embarrassed when fans praised him or sung his song at him.

I hope this puts your mind at rest.

[tiger76]

Completely ready to eat my words if it comes to it but the Championship is not the quality it once was. It is competitive but the actually quality has dropped in recent years. Covid has had a big impact on a lot of the teams finances, just look at how few have signed players. Even if we have a rough year I expect us to atleast make the playoffs.

Yes I have noted that Burnley are one of the few Championship clubs able to splash the cash, and most transfer business for other clubs involves mainly free agents.

And looking at the division, if we get our affairs in order we certainly shouldn't fear anybody, Norwich will likely be strong as they usually are at this level, but nobody else strikes fear into me, as long as we continue to recruit well, and most importantly retain our key men, no reason we can't enjoy a successful season.

[ArmchairDetective]

Yes I have noted that Burnley are one of the few Championship clubs able to splash the cash, and most transfer business for other clubs involves mainly free agents.

And looking at the division, if we get our affairs in order we certainly shouldn't fear anybody, Norwich will likely be strong as they usually are at this level, but nobody else strikes fear into me, as long as we continue to recruit well, and most importantly retain our key men, no reason we can't enjoy a successful season.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news ... s-and-outs

Have to say there isn't much business to shout about on this list, other than our own. Will be interesting to keep an eye on.

[Firthy]

If we could line up something like this come Huddersfield I suspect we finish in the top 2:

Muric
Roberts, Collins, THB, Taylor
Bastien, Wiles,
O’Hare, Twine, McNeil
New

I would think more like:

Muric
Roberts, Collins, THB, Taylor
McNeil, Bastien, Brownhill, Cornet
Twine
New

[Newcastleclaret93]

I would think more like:

Muric
Roberts, Collins, THB, Taylor
McNeil, Bastien, Brownhill, Cornet
Twine
New

Potentially I assumed cornet would have gone by then

[joey13]

Sorry, didn't realise me agreeing with you and providing the actual stats would get you all touchy. Lesson learned.

One can only hope

[Quickenthetempo]

Muric
Roberts, Collins, THB, Taylor
Bastien, Brownhill,
Cornet Twine McNeil
Jay Rod

Looks the best with what we have so far (presuming the keeper is as far down the line as they say)

[Vegas Claret]

Yes, City chase the ball down to get it and attack again.

Dyche wanted everyone back in the framework as quick as possible.

We shouldn't have teams breaking on us quite as quick as the Prem, unless it's long ball, which is far easier to snuff out.
We should be dominating the ball and leaving these flair players with more energy going forwards.

fingers crossed

[Vegas Claret]

Skipton claret would have a cardiac if we signed someone like that!

so would I now !

[Firthy]

Potentially I assumed cornet would have gone by then

I'm not convinced. I have a feeling VK might just be able to persuade him to stay.

[Firthy]

Muric
Roberts, Collins, THB, Taylor
Bastien, Brownhill,
Cornet Twine McNeil
Jay Rod

Looks the best with what we have so far (presuming the keeper is as far down the line as they say)

JRod and Barnes are good players to have on the bench but can't see either of them starting regularly so I hope we can at least sign a striker now.

[Vegas Claret]

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[Quickenthetempo]

JRod and Barnes are good players to have on the bench but can't see either of them starting regularly so I hope we can at least sign a striker now.

I think Jay Rod still has enough to score plenty in the championship.
He has a great record still in the cups.

[RVclaret]

From John Percy

‘Wayne Hennessey, the Burnley goalkeeper, is also close to signing when his current club have completed a deal for Manchester City's Arijanet Muric.’

[claretandy]

From John Percy

‘Wayne Hennessey, the Burnley goalkeeper, is also close to signing when his current club have completed a deal for Manchester City's Arijanet Muric.’

Where's this from?

[Pearcey]

From John Percy

‘Wayne Hennessey, the Burnley goalkeeper, is also close to signing when his current club have completed a deal for Manchester City's Arijanet Muric.’

It’s bang on if it’s John Percy.

[Swizzlestick]

He was poor when he came back from the ANC , plus his attitude left a lot to be desired

What was wrong with his attitude?

[Vegas Claret]

Where's this from?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/20 ... -williams/

[Vegas Claret]

What was wrong with his attitude?

he wasn't smiling when balls were being pinged over his head, how dare he

[joey13]

What was wrong with his attitude?

It’s was shocking, particularly at Spurs , do you not watch our games ?

[joey13]

he wasn't smiling when balls were being pinged over his head, how dare he

Balls weren’t being pinged over his head after Jackson took over !

[Swizzlestick]

It’s was shocking, particularly at Spurs , do you not watch our games ?

Yes I watch our games, his attitude was fine at Spurs. Not his best game but that doesn’t equate to bad attitude. Though you certainly seem to be an expert in the field judging by your recent posts.

[joey13]

Yes I watch our games, his attitude was fine at Spurs. Not his best game but that doesn’t equate to bad attitude. Though you certainly seem to be an expert in the field judging by your recent posts.

I wouldn’t say I was an expert, but I can spot a poor attitude when I see it .

[Vegas Claret]

I wouldn’t say I was an expert, but I can spot a poor attitude when I see it .

clearly not

[Jakubs Tash]

I wonder how many other know it alls will appear on this thread over the coming days….

[holycustard]

Hello

[Pearcey]

It’s Thursday! Are we getting a new Keeper today?

[Nori1958]

It’s Thursday! Are we getting a new Keeper today?

Possibly, plus improved bids being sent to Coventry and Rotherham?

[arise_sir_charge]

Got a feeling, particularly the with player from Rotherham that we are anticipating him saying “I want to go” to move the deal forward.

We’ve made offers, they are trying to sit tight, maybe it’s up to him to try and push it along.

[Lancasterclaret]

Yeah, I'd be very surprised if the Rotherham deal isn't sorted soon

[RVclaret]

Would be nice to get Muric in before the weekend.

Get him as many pre season games in as possible.

[beddie]

It’s Thursday! Are we getting a new Keeper today?
[/quote

Let’s hope so.

[Rowls]

Names currently in the hat.

Muric
Cullen
O'Hare
Wiles
Knight

[nyclaret]

Names currently in the hat.

Muric
Cullen
O'Hare
Wiles
Knight

Hopefully we see a striker linked soon!

[jedi_master]

Names currently in the hat.

Muric
Cullen
O'Hare
Wiles
Knight

Loads of midfielders keep being linked, none of these are wide players by trade either (Knight can play wide, O’Hare deemed a central attacking midfielder/number ten by Coventry fans when I had a brief perusal of their forum yesterday). Interesting stuff I think. Without knowing an awful lot of VK’s style, it makes me think the width will be expected to come from Taylor and Roberts rather than a traditional ‘winger’ - pure guesswork by me though.

Hopefully we’re cracking on with a couple of strikers following the Muleka deal falling apart.

[RVclaret]

Loads of midfielders keep being linked, none of these are wide players by trade either (Knight can play wide, O’Hare deemed a central attacking midfielder/number ten by Coventry fans when I had a brief perusal of their forum yesterday). Interesting stuff I think. Without knowing an awful lot of VK’s style, it makes me think the width will be expected to come from Taylor and Roberts rather than a traditional ‘winger’ - pure guesswork by me though.

Hopefully we’re cracking on with a couple of strikers following the Muleka deal falling apart.

I’d say that’s quite accurate Jedi - if he plays the same / similar system as at Anderlecht, the two ‘wide men’ play very much as ‘inside 10s’, hence why we are seeing links to this type of player.

[ynot]

Loads of midfielders keep being linked, none of these are wide players by trade either (Knight can play wide, O’Hare deemed a central attacking midfielder/number ten by Coventry fans when I had a brief perusal of their forum yesterday). Interesting stuff I think. Without knowing an awful lot of VK’s style, it makes me think the width will be expected to come from Taylor and Roberts rather than a traditional ‘winger’ - pure guesswork by me though.

Hopefully we’re cracking on with a couple of strikers following the Muleka deal falling apart.

I read an article before VK joined regarding the tactics he used with Anderlecht.

While in possession the LB and RB advanced forward, while Cullen dropped back onto the right of a 3 man defence

While out of possession the LB and RB dropped into a back 4 and Cullen moved forward into a midfield 4

[ynot]

I read an article before VK joined regarding the tactics he used with Anderlecht.

While in possession the LB and RB advanced forward, while Cullen dropped back onto the right of a 3 man defence

While out of possession the LB and RB dropped into a back 4 and Cullen moved forward into a midfield 4

Here is the article link

https://cafetactiques.com/2022/04/12/ar ... 2-tactics/

[It Is What It Is]

Here is the article link

https://cafetactiques.com/2022/04/12/ar ... 2-tactics/

Sounds more like a game of chess than footy.

[TsarBomba]

Loads of midfielders keep being linked, none of these are wide players by trade either (Knight can play wide, O’Hare deemed a central attacking midfielder/number ten by Coventry fans when I had a brief perusal of their forum yesterday). Interesting stuff I think. Without knowing an awful lot of VK’s style, it makes me think the width will be expected to come from Taylor and Roberts rather than a traditional ‘winger’ - pure guesswork by me though.

Hopefully we’re cracking on with a couple of strikers following the Muleka deal falling apart.

I’ve just had a quick look at SkyBluesTalk, Cov fans saying that they are only expecting loans to come in this window. Sounds like they haven’t got a great deal of money.

Plus, O’Hare has 2 years left on his contract, which makes you wonder whether SISU would allow it to run down to only 1 year, or cash in now.

Some Cov fans thinking £5M plus add ons may be enough.

If we’re persistent with O’Hare and Kompany really wants him, then I imagine we will get him. May just be dependent on us selling someone first, though.

[Gibbo]

A long but very insightful article. I for one would never thought I could get excited about a 4 4 2.

[Ric_C]

If you think about it, it's kind of similar in ways to how we played under Dyche in the first promotion season. The wide players played inside quite often allowing Trippier to bomb forward, while the deeper lying midfielder covered the back four