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January transfer window

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Rogered Tart, Nov 18, 2021.

  1. XCIV_Bantam

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    Don't think hes been mentioned here but Jevani Brown's contract is up this summer, might be one to go for in the summer. if there's no monies for transfer fees.
     
  2. Interested Bystander

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    14 clubs and only 27
    1 goal in 18 this year
    Think you'll need more than that
     
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  3. Dennis

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    Fortunately that's no longer the case. The EFL Regs on this were changed just prior to the start of the current season.

    Div 2 clubs can now have a squad list of 22 players aged 21 and over and goalkeepers are excluded from the limit. That provides us (and every other club) with a little more headroom on the numbers .... the club's budget permitting of course!


    Edit - According to the EFL, our squad list has 18 players aged 21 and over on it and that includes Crankshaw who has now left of course.
     
  4. Idlebantam

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    Don't think he's been mentioned because he is worse than our current bunch
     
  5. Botswana Bantam

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    So, we have 4/5 slots in essence. More than I thought!
     
  6. Idlebantam

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    Derek Adams mentioned in an interview on Radio Leeds this evening that a couple of clubs still keeping tabs on Elliott Watt but Adams keen to keep him
     
  7. How

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    Sell at first opportunity
     
  8. Fordy117

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    Trying to drum up interest because the pressure is on and Rupp isn’t going to put his hand in his pocket.

    Mess!
     
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  9. Rogered Tart

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    Now that's exactly what it is.
     
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  10. bantam2708

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    Not for me. One of the very few players in our side who is willing to get his foot and the ball and pass it.
     
  11. Inspector

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    Juicy sell on fee and I’d take it. We need experience in there and as tidy as Watt is, the hollywood passes are not what we need right now.
     
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  12. bantam2708

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    I have to disagree. Someone who is comfortable in possession and can pass a ball is exactly what we need in the midfield. Now Watt is not in his best form, granted, but I think people would understand his importance to the team if he was to miss a few games.
     
  13. bantamlad92

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    Can tell we’re in dire straits when the January transfer thread is approaching its seventh page mid-November.
     
  14. Inspector

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    If we can improve on him then he wouldn’t be a miss. Ideally we get an improvement and keep Watt. As Adams has said, he could become a decent player.
     
  15. Dennis

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    Yes, me too.

    Any constraint on our transfer dealings in Jan won't be because of the EFL squad limits. It will be because either the players aren't available - which the club can't do much about - or we are limited by our own budget - which the club can do something about.
     
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  16. WilsdenBantam

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    Sadly you’re probably right, I don’t mind Watt still young and got improving to do but with his technique I can see it happening. We won’t see the benefits though.
     
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  17. Ulysses S Grant

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    I'd sell him. Get a fee now with a decent sell on and bring in someone more suited to Adams style of play and League Two.

    He's got potential and is more likely to realise that under technically better coaches higher up, and we benefit now.

    Win win if we get his replacement right. We need a Gary Jones type to go alongside songo'o who is more the Nathan Doyle type.
     
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  18. Tight1-0Victory

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    We must keep Watt he is our only saleable asset and he will come good as we rise through the leagues
     
  19. borderlescott

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    It all depends on the sort of fee we are talking and if the funds will be given to Adams or used to cover other expenses.

    if we can flog him, play Songoo and Sutton as defensive mids and bring in a new, decent striker and a better wide-man id do it.

    staunton or foulds can play CB to replace Yann
     
  20. Botswana Bantam

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    When does his contract end?

    May determine things.
     

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