January Transfer Window Rumours

[Stacks]

If Muric was in net all of last year…I am convinced we would have stayed up

[Newcastleclaret93]

If Muric was in net all of last year…I am convinced we would have stayed up

After watching him for Ipswich I think it’s safe to say that is complete nonsense.

[Clovius Boofus]

Some players develop loyalty to the Manager as much as the Club. Trafford cut a vey lonely figure going off on his own at Palace at HT last year - after his errant pass led to Brownhill's red card. I thought at the time ho looked like a young player who needed lifting but there was no one waiting to put an arm around his shoulder. Not much managerial leadership on show there. I wonder if Parker has it....

I think Trafford mentioned something a while back about the management team raising his confidence. When asked about this, Parker said he was pleased that Trafford had mention this because it was something they had been working on.

What a difference from last season, when I thought he was treated shabbily, especially for such a young keeper.

[hoosier-daddy]

I think Trafford mentioned something a while back about the management team raising his confidence. When asked about this, Parker said he was pleased that Trafford had mention this because it was something they had been working on.

What a difference from last season, when I thought he was treated shabbily, especially for such a young keeper.

There's a video of Parker entering the gym/training and he goes over to each player and gives them a handshake + hug. Whether that was for the camera I don't know, but he looks to place one-to-one connection with every player at the club at the top of his list. The feeling I get, it wouldn't surprise me if he's a lot closer to Trafford than Kompany was.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Gut feeling tells me that we will see a fair few leave and only two or three in:

Trafford - might force a move
Sambo - loan
Ekdal/Delcroix - sell either if not both
Dodgson - loan
Tresor - surely on his way out
Redmond - unsure on this one. Would like to see him play.
Agyei - loan
Massengo - possible loan?
Hountodj - as per Massengo.

If most of the above go depth would then likely be:

Goalkeepers - Traff, Hladky, Green (obv replace Trafford if goes)
Right back - Roberts, Danish lad?
Centre backs - CJ, Esteve, Worrall, Egan, Humphreys*, Beyer**
Left back - Pires, Humphreys*
Centre mid - Cullen, Brownhill, Hannibal, Ramsay, Laurent
Wingers - Sarmiento, Anthony, Koleosho, Benson**
Forwards - Foster, Flemming, Jay

Still looking a solid squad, I’ve included the danish lad which is supposedly a done deal. I suppose he’s technically Peruvian…

I think looking at the squad, the areas that stand out as needing reinforcements is left back albeit I don’t think it’s priority. For me, a right winger is probably the key area we need to improve. You could argue about another striker too.

*duplicated positions
** long term injuries

Massengo has to stay given that we have played 3 central midfielders for the most of the season, and to add to that, currently we are fielding 4 with Hannibal operating from the left , leaving us with no replacements. I think Massengo can actually consider himself unlucky with his lack of opportunities this season thus far. He had a decent game against Wolves in that cup side.

As for the rest well, I’d like to see Redmond bolster our attacking options and show us what we’ve been missing.

As much as I like Ekdal, unfortunately I think his injuries outweigh the necessity to keep him now. Delcroix can go for me.

[Pickles]

There's a video of Parker entering the gym/training and he goes over to each player and gives them a handshake + hug. Whether that was for the camera I don't know, but he looks to place one-to-one connection with every player at the club at the top of his list. The feeling I get, it wouldn't surprise me if he's a lot closer to Trafford than Kompany was.

Not a criticism but similar was said of Kompany - how much the players bought into him and his tactics and how he was a breath of fresh air. If results turn bad in the new year (hopefully not!) I don't know how much we'll hear about Parker hugging players, just as we didn't when they turned bad with Kompany.

[ClaretTony]

If Muric was in net all of last year…I am convinced we would have stayed up

This is the Muric who cost us at Everton and then the week after against Brighton. He’s not good enough and we’d have gone down with him and probably not a point closer.

Thought Kompany treated both goalkeepers appallingly last season but let’s not be fooled into believing Muric would have been good enough to win us the necessary extra points needed.

He’s doing well at Ipswich though.

[bumba]

This is the Muric who cost us at Everton and then the week after against Brighton. He’s not good enough and we’d have gone down with him and probably not a point closer.

Thought Kompany treated both goalkeepers appallingly last season but let’s not be fooled into believing Muric would have been good enough to win us the necessary extra points needed.

He’s doing well at Ipswich though.

After Murics two howlers and Traffords poor form and seeing Vigouroux at the Turf for Swansea I'm baffled as to why he was never even given an opportunity at least

[fidelcastro]

After Murics two howlers and Traffords poor form and seeing Vigouroux at the Turf for Swansea I'm baffled as to why he was never even given an opportunity at least

Probably because that would have meant Kompany admitting he got it hopelessly wrong, not once, but twice.

[ClaretTony]

After Murics two howlers and Traffords poor form and seeing Vigouroux at the Turf for Swansea I'm baffled as to why he was never even given an opportunity at least

A decent manager would have taken Trafford out of the firing line rather than hang him out to dry. But how Muric survived those two howlers took some believing.

[Pearcey]

After Murics two howlers and Traffords poor form and seeing Vigouroux at the Turf for Swansea I'm baffled as to why he was never even given an opportunity at least

I don’t think it would’ve mattered who played. The way VK set up and the way he wanted his keepers to play just wasn’t viable. I remember Bellamy’s post match interview after another howler, when he said “we ask our keepers to play that way, so it’s our fault”.

[Newcastleclaret93]

This is the Muric who cost us at Everton and then the week after against Brighton. He’s not good enough and we’d have gone down with him and probably not a point closer.

Thought Kompany treated both goalkeepers appallingly last season but let’s not be fooled into believing Muric would have been good enough to win us the necessary extra points needed.

He’s doing well at Ipswich though.

Interesting stat for you:

Since the premier league was formed the most errors made by an individual player that lead to a goal is Pickford with 13 errors in 303 games.

Muric has 8 errors in 27 games haha.

He might beat the all time record by the end of this season.

He’s a shocking keeper.

[Stonehouse]

I was one of Muric’s fans but he’s definitely crashed and burned since the back end of last season however I don’t think anyone can deny what cracking entertaining he gave us in his first season.

[boatshed bill]

There's a video of Parker entering the gym/training and he goes over to each player and gives them a handshake + hug. Whether that was for the camera I don't know, but he looks to place one-to-one connection with every player at the club at the top of his list. The feeling I get, it wouldn't surprise me if he's a lot closer to Trafford than Kompany was.

There's also a video somewhere of some of Kompany's signings turning up (I guess) at Gawthorpe and getting a hug. It proves very little really, players like that sort of thing but it's hardly an expression of loyalty.

[Stonehouse]

There's also a video somewhere of some of Kompany's signings turning up (I guess) at Gawthorpe and getting a hug. It proves very little really, players like that sort of thing but it's hardly an expression of loyalty.

There’s also a video of a certain VK absolutely losing it .

[ClaretTony]

Interesting stat for you:

Since the premier league was formed the most errors made by an individual player that lead to a goal is Pickford with 13 errors in 303 games.

Muric has 8 errors in 27 games haha.

He might beat the all time record by the end of this season.

He’s a shocking keeper.

He’s nowhere near good enough

[boatshed bill]

There’s also a video of a certain VK absolutely losing it .

I take very little notice of these videos, TBH.

[ksrclaret]

There’s also a video of a certain VK absolutely losing it .

That was a shocking video but I wasn’t surprised that the atmosphere was so toxic looking at the morale of the players during the games last season.

For all the complaints there have been about Parker’s football at times this season, the one thing everyone can see is that we’ve got a team of men again who give their last ounce of energy for each other and the club.

[bumba]

Probably because that would have meant Kompany admitting he got it hopelessly wrong, not once, but twice.

He got it hopelessly wrong week in week out let alone once or twice

[Cooclaret]

I think Trafford mentioned something a while back about the management team raising his confidence. When asked about this, Parker said he was pleased that Trafford had mention this because it was something they had been working on.

What a difference from last season, when I thought he was treated shabbily, especially for such a young keeper.

By people on this board! It was awful, and some still haven’t had the decency to admit the way they handled themselves was pants.

[Cooclaret]

Not a criticism but similar was said of Kompany - how much the players bought into him and his tactics and how he was a breath of fresh air. If results turn bad in the new year (hopefully not!) I don't know how much we'll hear about Parker hugging players, just as we didn't when they turned bad with Kompany.

Kompany was legend in his own mind, and there were a number of players and staff who absolutely hated him.

[hoosier-daddy]

Kompany was legend in his own mind, and there were a number of players and staff who absolutely hated him.

He's the opposite of Parker. Parker seems very to himself and his press conferences suggests no ego at all.

[NewClaret]

That was a shocking video but I wasn’t surprised that the atmosphere was so toxic looking at the morale of the players during the games last season.

For all the complaints there have been about Parker’s football at times this season, the one thing everyone can see is that we’ve got a team of men again who give their last ounce of energy for each other and the club.

Have liked this because I agree with the sentiment of the post, but the reality is that this team would be getting smashed week in, week out in the premier league and then it’s very difficult to be united, ‘a team of men’ that ‘give every ounce of energy’ for the team. Fans get all excited about things like this when we’re winning; beating teams in a league where we have far superior players. Which is great but then they criticise them to high heavens when they lose against teams of far higher quality in the league above. We as fans just need to be way more consistent and understanding of the circumstances our club and players are facing.

It’s a bit like the Trafford criticism. I don’t buy that he’s massively improved. He’s got a bit better at a few things but in general the reason he’s looked way better is because the opposition are levels below what he was playing last season.

I think Parker has been sensational, I’m beyond delighted with him, but comparing the man management capabilities to Kompany is pretty futile until we’ve seen them in comparable circumstances. It’s easy to motivate when you’re being successful, far harder when you’re not.

What we can say is he’s provided exactly what we needed after Kompany and relegation, which I think is a denonstrates his maturity and experience as a manager. And outside of that he’s got involved in the community in a way I don’t think Kompany ever did, which buys him huge credit in my book. It’s so great to see.

[NewClaret]

He's the opposite of Parker. Parker seems very to himself and his press conferences suggests no ego at all.

I love his press conferences and interviews. He comes across so well. I hope he never changes because I feel Dyche did a bit.

[jojomk1]

Any rumours about potential signings ?

[NewClaret]

Any rumours about potential signings ?

The minute there is one I think you’ll find it posted here!

[TheFamilyCat]

Any rumours about potential signings ?

I think there was one on page 8.

[fidelcastro]

He got it hopelessly wrong week in week out let alone once or twice

I know. I was referring to the goalkeepers.

[ksrclaret]

Have liked this because I agree with the sentiment of the post, but the reality is that this team would be getting smashed week in, week out in the premier league and then it’s very difficult to be united, ‘a team of men’ that ‘give every ounce of energy’ for the team. Fans get all excited about things like this when we’re winning; beating teams in a league where we have far superior players. Which is great but then they criticise them to high heavens when they lose against teams of far higher quality in the league above. We as fans just need to be way more consistent and understanding of the circumstances our club and players are facing.

This isn't right.

Dyche's teams were beaten very heavily on numerous occasions but not once did anyone suspect that the players were playing in a toxic environment. It's possible to lose games, sometimes by a large margin, and still maintain your standards if the culture is right. I was extremely proud of the effort of the players when we got relegated in 2014/15, as were almost all fans.

Last season the culture at the club was rotten.

[hoosier-daddy]

I think there was one on page 8.

[mybloodisclaret]

A decent manager would have taken Trafford out of the firing line rather than hang him out to dry. But how Muric survived those two howlers took some believing.

Absolutely this Tony. Traff needed the break, I don't think any Burnley fan disliked him, in fact everyone wanted him to succeed. He just needed that break. I suppose we are seeing him really develop now, because he is in such fine form. Hopefully we have Traff until the end of the season.

I think we can all accept that after that; he is likely to leave at the end of the season.

[Exeterclaret]

Kompany was legend in his own mind, and there were a number of players and staff who absolutely hated him.

Got any evidence for that or is it made up rubbish like most stuff about Kompany?

[Pickles]

I love his press conferences and interviews. He comes across so well. I hope he never changes because I feel Dyche did a bit.

He'll change.

Exactly the same was said about Kompany, almost word for word. When managers are new and doing well - their press conferences are fresh and down to earth. When they aren't - their press conferences are spiky and aloof. Happened with Kompany and Dyche before him. Tale as old as time at every club on the planet.

[NewClaret]

He'll change.

Exactly the same was said about Kompany, almost word for word. When managers are new and doing well - their press conferences are fresh and down to earth. When they aren't - their press conferences are spiky and aloof. Happened with Kompany and Dyche before him. Tale as old as time at every club on the planet.

Yep, I agree with your point which is why I said I hope he doesn’t change… because I expect he will. It’s one thing me being all super positive about him now but it’s how he behaves when the results turn and the pressure is on (or conversely if he’s successful as I actually think Dyche’s aloofness started when he was doing well with us).

[mybloodisclaret]

Yep, I agree with your point which is why I said I hope he doesn’t change… because I expect he will. It’s one thing me being all super positive about him now but it’s how he behaves when the results turn and the pressure is on (or conversely if he’s successful as I actually think Dyche’s aloofness started when he was doing well with us).

Whilst we have always been there or thereabouts this season, I think there has already been a fair degree of pressure like when we scored 4 goals in 8 games.

He's been calm and steady. It bodes well for the battles ahead.

[Darnhill Claret]

I very much hope that James stays for a long time yet, and hope he develops a strong working relationship with Scott Parker. I feel that his potential is huge and I think he will be a top keeper in 3 or 4 years time.

[Blyclaret]

Redmond reportedly on £35k a week. If this is the case he has to go.

[Blyclaret]

Half way through the season. If u had a choice would u stick with SP or take Kompany back

[jojomk1]

Tenuous rumours, but at least it gets us back on track
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/kelec ... shortlist/

[Newcastleclaret93]

Ihenacho honestly wouldn’t be a bad signing.

Always thought he was a system player

[jojomk1]

Ihenacho honestly wouldn’t be a bad signing.

Always thought he was a system player

Same with Luke Thomas who could strengthen the LB position

[taio]

Tenuous rumours, but at least it gets us back on track
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/kelec ... shortlist/

Doesn't really get us back on track in terms of rumoured interest - this is just someone offering a view on who we should go for. It's no different to posters on here doing the same.

[Jakubs Tash]

I think another left back isn’t a bad shout at all (I’d let Pires go - either loan or permanent). Someone like Matt Target should be available on loan I would’ve thought. Did he work with Parker at Fulham?

[KlyBfc]

I will be suprised if we sign a left back. The two we have, have played a part in conceding only 9 goals, i cant see Parker being concerned in that area. I also feel Humphreys loan contract might have him needing to play a certain amount of games or we have to pay Chelsea. Thats only speculation but hes played or come on as a sub in almost every game hes been available for including playing out of position on the right side on occasions.
And to add to that Luke Thomas isn’t any better than either of them. Very average player.

[BFC123]

Nixon story this morning saying we want Tresor to play before he leaves.

[boatshed bill]

I will be suprised if we sign a left back. The two we have, have played a part in conceding only 9 goals, i cant see Parker being concerned in that area. I also feel Humphreys loan contract might have him needing to play a certain amount of games or we have to pay Chelsea. Thats only speculation but hes played or come on as a sub in almost every game hes been available for including playing out of position on the right side on occasions.
And to add to that Luke Thomas isn’t any better than either of them. Very average player.

Humphreys is better than Thomas, and settled in.

[burnmark]

Nixon story this morning saying we want Tresor to play before he leaves.

…..and his ‘camp’ believe Leeds want him.

[Row x]

I will be suprised if we sign a left back. The two we have, have played a part in conceding only 9 goals, i cant see Parker being concerned in that area. I also feel Humphreys loan contract might have him needing to play a certain amount of games or we have to pay Chelsea. Thats only speculation but hes played or come on as a sub in almost every game hes been available for including playing out of position on the right side on occasions.
And to add to that Luke Thomas isn’t any better than either of them. Very average player.

We're buying Humphreys so have to pay Chelsea anyway

[RVclaret]

…..and his ‘camp’ believe Leeds want him.

Bizarre.

[beddie]

I don’t get all this hugging stuff by the Manager to his players as he enters the gym. I just pictured Alex Ferguson walking into Carrington and hugging Roy Keane.