January Transfer Window Rumours

[Blyclaret]

Taylor …. To replace who ? Humphrey …. Not a chance

[morninbob]

Taylor …. To replace who ? Humphrey …. Not a chance

Pires.

[Blyclaret]

Taylors time has passed.

[warksclaret]

What is the fascination in our ex players, and wanting them back. Taylor could not even make the squad in a dreadful Saints team. Good servant for us, and sound defender, but very one dimensional-cannot even make the simplest pass with his right foot, and a very poor attacking player. His crosses were often poor. Humphreys is a brilliant prospect, Pires a good option but not first choice, plus we have Dodgson in the squad

[NewClaret]

What is the fascination in our ex players, and wanting them back. Taylor could not even make the squad in a dreadful Saints team. Good servant for us, and sound defender, but very one dimensional-cannot even make the simplest pass with his right foot, and a very poor attacking player. His crosses were often poor. Humphreys is a brilliant prospect, Pires a good option but not first choice, plus we have Dodgson in the squad

In all honesty I think the answer to your question is that we’ve seen a drop off in quality in recent years. Fans remember our players at their best, which is understandable.

Re: Taylor, I don’t think he’s what we need in the Championship but for some added experience I think we could do far worse than add him to the squad if we went up.

These aren’t the the type of signings that are going to make big differences to the outcome of this season though. They’re at the other end of the pitch.

[boatshed bill]

Taylors time has passed.

And no better than Humphreys

[jojomk1]

Taylor, Benrahma and Brereton-Diaz on loan and we’d be looking strong.

Wages would be a problem with the first two and Diaz wanted back at Sheff Utd

[Jakubs Tash]

And no better than Humphreys

Taylor would compete with Humphreys - not replace him. Pires is the one who isn’t up to the required standard for a top two team at this level.

[Jakubs Tash]

Wages would be a problem with the first two and Diaz wanted back at Sheff Utd

I’m not as privy to wages as you clearly are so will take your word for it. Didn’t Sheff Utd also want Ashley Barnes? Doesn’t mean we can’t have a go for him.

[TsarBomba]

Dortmund and Leverkusen interested in James McAtee.

[PremierLeagueClass]

I’d be amazed if we aren’t amongst the clubs looking at Cannon. Ticks a lot of boxes. One for the future but can also contribute here and now.

[DCWat]

Taylor would compete with Humphreys - not replace him. Pires is the one who isn’t up to the required standard for a top two team at this level.

No reason at all to be looking at bringing Taylor back.

If Humphrey’s is seen as number one at left back, Pires is fine for now as a back up. We have the best defence in the league.

There are far more important areas to be spending money on, particularly when the squad is already bloated and we presumably need to spend sensibly.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

No reason at all to be looking at bringing Taylor back.

If Humphrey’s is seen as number one at left back, Pires is fine for now as a back up. We have the best defence in the league.

There are far more important areas to be spending money on, particularly when the squad is already bloated and we presumably need to spend sensibly.

From what I’ve seen so far of him we need better than Pires as back up.

[distortiondave]

We can't be wasting money on a third left back when we already have the best defence in the world, four non playing centre halves, dubious finances and no creativity.

[Conroy92]

He's a weird one Pires. I sort of like him. He's a bit gangly, unorthodox and extremely inconsistent. But every now again he shows the odd glimpse of a very good player. It maybe an area to look at in summer but for now let's see how he develops for the rest of the season.

[DCWat]

From what I’ve seen so far of him we need better than Pires as back up.

But as a priority and would Taylor be the answer?

Pires may improve, this being his first season in English football. He’d certainly need replacing if we were promoted.

For now, unless we shift a few out (or find a real difference maker at left back) I’m comfortable with Humphrey’s and Pires as a back up.

[boatshed bill]

Taylor would compete with Humphreys - not replace him. Pires is the one who isn’t up to the required standard for a top two team at this level.

I don't think he'd even compete.

[warksclaret]

Dortmund and Leverkusen interested in James McAtee.

Saw him for the first time live at Leicester last week. Came on for Foden for about 25 minutes-looks a very good player.Caught the eye

[jojomk1]

From what I’ve seen so far of him we need better than Pires as back up.

We only just signed him his summer, and on a 4 year deal

Another recruitment gaffe ?

[warksclaret]

Pires is talented but lacks the disciplines of defending. Humphreys has nullified some very good wingers in the past half dozen or so games, and is 100% better aerially than Pires

[morninbob]

Spurs sign a keeper.
https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/187 ... g4umA&s=19

[Cirrus_Minor]

Parker just been interviewed on Sky, prior to the match, says they are looking at bringing a striker in during January. Surprised he actually said it, maybe they have someone lined up.

[Conroy92]

Parker just been interviewed on Sky, prior to the match, says they are looking at bringing a striker in during January. Surprised he actually said it, maybe they have someone lined up.

He didn't say striker but he did say someone in the final third of the pitch.

[burnleycclaret]

Parker just been interviewed on Sky, prior to the match, says they are looking at bringing a striker in during January. Surprised he actually said it, maybe they have someone lined up.

That would be very nice indeed.

[Stonehouse]

Funny how some people interpret what the manager said different to others ,it’s like Chinese whispers,SP never actually said that they are looking to sign a striker it seems that Conroy must have watched the same interview as me.

[JimmyRobbo]

Ref is pathetic.

At least 2 yellows. Letting them kick without punishment.

[burnley007]

Please can we sign 3 attacking players, these team would be immense if we could score goals.

(And NOT more 35yo ex players!)

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Please can we sign 3 attacking players, these team would be immense if we could score goals.

(And NOT more 35yo ex players!)

Definitely need a mobile striker like Gykores and maybe a new left winger

[Cap]

Looks like there was a potential striker watching us at Ewood today

[Hedontplayforyou]

A post on Twitter from someone sat in what looks like hospitality with Parker in the background suggests we had a new signing there watching the game . Mahamadou Sangare?

[mdd2]

Wow CF from France aged 17!!!!
Should be ready for 2029-30 season or a bit before

[Vegas Claret]

-------> https://x.com/malicomps/status/1861844610936422867

[123EasyasBFC]

The most 30 year old looking 17 year old since Luke littler if it’s him

[RVclaret]

Surely he’s for the 21s? Watched a clip of him and he’s very small, can’t see him being a first teamer in the Champ.

[Stonehouse]

-------> https://x.com/malicomps/status/1861844610936422867

Could be another Tella but he only looks very slender.

[Vegas Claret]

Could be another Tella but he only looks very slender.

got to be for the U21s

[Vegas Claret]

The most 30 year old looking 17 year old since Luke littler if it’s him

The guy in the picture is his agent apparently

[Hedontplayforyou]

got to be for the U21s

Not sure why a potential u21s player would be there watching as stated.

[Vegas Claret]

Not sure why a potential u21s player would be there watching as stated.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Turfcast confirming the validity of it. He looks very quick but like we say very young and small.

[Claretnick]

Is the player Kwame Poku? he is not listed in Peterborough's line up today

[Murger]

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Hard to tell

[Benson]

Is the player Kwame Poku? he is not listed in Peterborough's line up today

He’s been injured since early December, not due back until mid February.

[morninbob]

Stop getting giddy, it's sangare.

[FCBurnley]

If we buy we should only buy players who are PL ready. At the moment we probably only have 4 or 5 who are PL ready

[Hedontplayforyou]

If we buy we should only buy players who are PL ready. At the moment we probably only have 4 or 5 who are PL ready

That’s not going to happen. Possibly attract 1-2 who are on the verge but no more I suspect

[burnley007]

A post on Twitter from someone sat in what looks like hospitality with Parker in the background suggests we had a new signing there watching the game . Mahamadou Sangare?

He looks like a fabulous no.10 in the next few years.

[warksclaret]

We really need to be shifting half a dozen players who have absolutely no chance of playng in the next 5 months

[Blyclaret]

If we buy we should only buy players who are PL ready. At the moment we probably only have 4 or 5 who are PL ready

Have you £100m cos thats what it would cost and more

[Cap]

Where's LongsideClaret with all the info