January Transfer Window Rumours

[quoonbeatz]

As above, I think that's a misunderstanding. Parker went back to Spurs after retiring as a player to coach in Spurs youth set up - that was 2017/2018 when Edwards was 18 or 19. I think he also started coaching younger kids part time whilst playing at Spurs before leaving for Fulham. Jonathan Hill was at Spurs in their youth set up at the same time.

Yeah, so not teammates *thumbsup emoji*

[randomclaret2]

Edwards would have only been 15 when parker left though. He might well know him but teammates they obviously were not.

17/18 was the season in question I think when Parker coached the Spurs U18s ? Edwards was then 18 I reckon

[quoonbeatz]

Well I think we’ve managed to confirm they weren’t teammates, good work all!

[claretspice]

Yeah, so not teammates *thumbsup emoji*

No. Agreed that seems to be misunderstood. But there may well be a closer connection as player and coach then you implied. Let's hope so because that would enhance our chances of getting him.

[quoonbeatz]

No. Agreed that seems to be misunderstood. But there may well be a closer connection as player and coach then you implied. Let's hope so because that would enhance our chances of getting him.

I didn’t imply anything, I literally just said he might well know him but they weren’t teammates. Anyway, whatever, agreed he’d be a decent signing and that’s what matters.

[BigGaz]

Isn't he a regular at Sporting? Would seem a bit of a strange one.

Not anymore. Based on a snap but of research he is training away from the first team squad in part due to what Sporting perceive to be attitude problems and because he is running his contract down and making no secret about it.

The fans are lamenting the loss of a player that mightve gone on to be one of their greats if he cut out his perceived negative traits as they see them, which is his laziness, unwillingness to track back and being greedy.

Not too bothered about any of that to be honest, Scotty will get his head screwed back on again.

[randomclaret2]

Not anymore. Based on a snap but of research he is training away from the first team squad in part due to what Sporting perceive to be attitude problems and because he is running his contract down and making no secret about it.

The fans are lamenting the loss of a player that mightve gone on to be one of their greats if he cut out his perceived negative traits as they see them, which is his laziness, unwillingness to track back and being greedy.

Not too bothered about any of that to be honest, Scotty will get his head screwed back on again.

Isnt he contracted to Sporting till June 26 ?

[ksrclaret]

So was Edwards 15 or 18 when Parke knew him?

This is the question we really need answering this afternoon.

[claretspice]

So was Edwards 15 or 18 when Parke knew him?

This is the question we really need answering this afternoon.

Quite possibly both as Parker was at Spurs at both points in Edwards' life.

[Enola Gay]

Not anymore. Based on a snap but of research he is training away from the first team squad in part due to what Sporting perceive to be attitude problems and because he is running his contract down and making no secret about it.

The fans are lamenting the loss of a player that mightve gone on to be one of their greats if he cut out his perceived negative traits as they see them, which is his laziness, unwillingness to track back and being greedy.

Not too bothered about any of that to be honest, Scotty will get his head screwed back on again.

Just like he has with Tresor.

[Jakubs Tash]

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[blatherwickstattoos]

What a signing this is. Palace, Everton linked recently with him so this is a bit of a coup for us.

[matttheclaret]

Just like he has with Tresor.

Not quite the same though, Parker already knows Edwards and that is seemingly what is key to the deal

[mkmel]

Any update from BBC reporter Karen Fazackerly re being linked to signing Nathan Tella?

[billyhamilton82]

THIS IS BRILLIANT !!!

Well done SP and the board.

Now the Whittaker situation makes sense.

[123EasyasBFC]

With Edwards looking like he’s coming in, I don’t see another wide player coming in this window. If we can get Tresor off the books and bring a striker in along with Redmond, benson and Ramsey coming back we have the squad to go on a massive run to end the season

[fatboy47]

THIS IS BRILLIANT !!!

Well done SP and the board.

Start the car.

[gandhisflipflop]

Edwards is a real coup for us! He is class. Very excited by this.

[Vegas Claret]

I genuinely don't know the first thing about him but looking at the various videos of him on youtube he looks pretty darn good

[gandhisflipflop]

Any update from BBC reporter Karen Fazackerly re being linked to signing Nathan Tella?

I think I’d need a lie down if we signed him too

[frankinwales]

Indeed Vegas, some of his stuff on the YouTube is great.

Up the Clarets.

[Burnley1989]

So was Edwards 15 or 18 when Parke knew him?

This is the question we really need answering this afternoon.

Still not sure but i can see its a very important point for one poster

[pureclaret]

Just like he has with Tresor.

Tresor has never wanted to be a Burnley player though , from memory he was forced to come by his agent.

[quoonbeatz]

So was Edwards 15 or 18 when Parke knew him?

This is the question we really need answering this afternoon.

Parker was 18 from what I’ve gathered, Edwards 31. Teammates at Monday night 5s potentially.

[sjb]

Edwards hasn't played since 30th November & has been injured since 7th January, so it may be some time before we see him action if he does sign.

[Vegas Claret]

Turfcast Joe reckons we are after one more too

[fatboy47]

Scotty will get his head screwed back on again.

Not sure that's Parker's strength tbh...but the signing maxes out around £850k if we don't go up...I'd take that.

[NL Claret]

Another new one for the Tresor conspiracy list.

Has anyone got any mates who watch Sporting?

[Longsider]

Edwards would be a great start signing. I just worry when things get leaked that someone will gazump us.

[Tricky Trevor]

Yeah, so not teammates *thumbsup emoji*

They were both employed by Spurs at the same time. So teammates. The team is Spurs.

[Tricky Trevor]

With Edwards looking like he’s coming in, I don’t see another wide player coming in this window. If we can get Tresor off the books and bring a striker in along with Redmond, benson and Ramsey coming back we have the squad to go on a massive run to end the season

We can’t get Magic Mike off the books. He couldn’t pass a medical.

[123EasyasBFC]

We can’t get Magic Mike off the books. He couldn’t pass a medical.

He would pass a medical to leave Burnley, if it’s only a straight loan the medicals aren’t always as intense as a perm signing

[ksrclaret]

We can’t get Magic Mike off the books. He couldn’t pass a medical.

That lad would pass buckets of kidney stones if he thought it would get him out of Burnley.

[quoonbeatz]

They were both employed by Spurs at the same time. So teammates. The team is Spurs.

Impressive gymnastics but no one in any sport ever would define teammates like that.

We’ve established they were at the same club at the same time but not teammates. I’m not sure it needed another 10 posts after mine to confirm the same thing but that’s this board for you.

An amusing interlude but back to transfers now please gang. Marcus Edwards yes please, no matter who he was a teammate or not of previously.

[JellyBaby]

Seem to remember Poch trying not to big him up too much and then saying he plays like Messi. He is/was a great dribbler. From what I've seen he's a premier League player. Potentially Excellent signing if it happens

[Tricky Trevor]

Impressive gymnastics but no one in any sport ever would define teammates like that.

We’ve established they were at the same club at the same time but not teammates. I’m not sure it needed another 10 posts after mine to confirm the same thing but that’s this board for you.

An amusing interlude but back to transfers now please gang. Marcus Edwards yes please, no matter who he was a teammate or not of previously.

Every other fecker is being pedantic so I thought I’d join in.

[whiffa]

No Brownhill or Luca in today's squad. Hope we haven't sold either. I know Celtic are interested, but if we've sold our captain and top-goalscorer mid-season without a replacement lined up, I'll be very disappointed. Hopefully just an illness or something.

[123EasyasBFC]

No Brownhill or Luca in today's squad. Hope we haven't sold either. I know Celtic are interested, but if we've sold our captain and top-goalscorer mid-season without a replacement lined up, I'll be very disappointed. Hopefully just an illness or something.

Brownhill looked to be struggling after he got smashed by ampadu on Monday night, most likely just a precaution

Koleosho on the other hand, no idea

[whiffa]

Brownhill looked to be struggling after he got smashed by ampadu on Monday night, most likely just a precaution

Koleosho on the other hand, no idea

Yeah saw that on the match day thread, thanks.

[Tricky Trevor]

No Brownhill or Luca in today's squad. Hope we haven't sold either. I know Celtic are interested, but if we've sold our captain and top-goalscorer mid-season without a replacement lined up, I'll be very disappointed. Hopefully just an illness or something.

Shelvey the probable replacement?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Brownhill looked to be struggling after he got smashed by ampadu on Monday night, most likely just a precaution

Koleosho on the other hand, no idea

I’ve been thinking for some time that we might send Koleosho out on loan this window

[Stonehouse]

Rovers can’t afford £1 million loan fee,how the mighty have fallen

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[daveisaclaret]

Not caught up on the thread but it's great for Parker to bring a former teammate in.

[Colburn_Claret]

Madness.

In terms of expectations. I think 99 percent of the fan base would have expected the hunt for automatic promotion. I also think 99percent of the fan base would have expected Leeds and Sheffield United to be the two teams competing against us for this.

In terms of reality. We are in the hunt for automatic promotion while also having (on paper) gone through what looks to be out toughest run of fixtures.
Leeds and Sheff united are the only two teams above us within one result.

Parker certainly isn't under achieving.

Perhaps the unhappy ones need to remind themselves of there expectation at the start of this season and realign themselves.

Football isn't played on a piece of paper, or on a league table, it's played on a pitch. I can see, and appreciate all the good things that SP has given us, but nothing can disguise the fact that at home, our performances have been pitiful.
Woeful would mean we're not good enough, pitiful is when we have the players and the ability, to get so much more out of games.
Parker has the time to show us that he can give us more to cheer about at home, hopefully starting Tuesday, but he has to deliver more. How the hell does a team concede only 9 goals in 29 matches, yet find itself playing catch up.

[fatboy47]

Not caught up on the thread but it's great for Parker to bring a former teammate in.

Yep...presume there was a bit of age difference.

[TsarBomba]

Incredible delusion from Rovers fans to think they’d be able to attract a player like Edwards.

[warksclaret]

I presume if Edwards is injured it is not a long term one

[daveisaclaret]

Yep...presume there was a bit of age difference.

Probably still is

[Hedontplayforyou]

Anybody heard the name of the other target? If so is it one you’re excited about?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Looks like Brownhill is on the move

https://x.com/sgevans/status/1885704782 ... cYMQnkX92A