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Summer 26 Transfer Rumours

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Sergio Pinto III, May 15, 2026.

  1. NorthernMonkey

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    Only the rubbish defenders that we should move on for free. Anyone with resale potential would require a fee for a full and detailed assessment.

    Unfortunately, due to the omnipresent deficit surrounding the club, none of those exist at this moment in time.
     
  2. andyc

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    I think monkey has proved himself totally unworthy of the position
     
  3. bantam65

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    See if you can spot my edit ...;)
     
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  4. Campbell's soup

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  5. bantam65

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    Phew!
    Thought you were spanking your monkey then.
     
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  6. Campbell's soup

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    Nah, too warm here, I'd dehydrate.
     
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  7. Hulmebantam

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    Were you out earlier before it got too warm??

     
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  8. Campbell's soup

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    Nah, was WFH this morning.
     
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  9. Onside

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    Well we will if we either don’t change the formation or replace him. I never really took to him tbh. Likewise Smallwood either. I think of midfield as being the powerhouse of creativity. I loved Jenson but he has gone to pastures new. Now we just have to wait for the season to start to see what it looks like. We need legs in there that is for sure. To some extent what players have done at previous clubs, it is how are they going to perform at VP.
     
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  10. Sergio Pinto III

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    Just been realistic - he wont be here forever. I think if Sparks ever had enough then he will eye that job. He was the big boss at Wigan and Mansfield so probably has ambitions to get that role again.
     
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  11. JonButterfield

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    Equally, Rupp should know now what he needs in place to run the club.

    Sure, if you want a business-centric CEO, that's one thing - and Sparks has done a tremendous job in that area - but it's a football club, and having someone good at that side of it is even more important in my eyes, even if it's someone in a more junior position.

    EDIT: This post made more sense as a response to @Inspector@Inspector's post sorry lol
     
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  12. BantamJ

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    Don’t the new financial rules impact those teams aswell? Doesn’t seem to deter them. I get your Leicester’s, Luton’s those that have had parachutes payments in last 4 season I get it yes we can’t compete. Refuse to believe anyone else is paying anything that those clubs are paying, probably would add Oxford & town. Everyone else yes I think we should be able to compete with we are bigger (bar Wednesdays although they’ve had financial ruin), have more footfall through the door , I imagine we sell more merchandise and our tickets are no longer cheap, the fans do their bit.

    It’s his choice and his money I get that, hence why I want him gone as I am confident there is someone out there that can see our potential even if he can’t and some fans sadly.
     
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  13. Rogered Tart

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    At least wait till the season starts before ringing the samaritans....
     
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  15. NorthernMonkey

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    You've spelt Baldwin wrong m8.
     
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  16. Park bantam

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    Up to last week we were the busiest in league one transfers and we paid fees in most if not all of them. Yes we need a couple more but on paper it has been a very good transfer window
     
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  17. Ricky

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    You are entitled to your view but do you not think Rupp would sell if there was a buyer there.


    We are definitely stronger in the forward areas with Beesley and Phillips on board.

    Midfield is probably weaker than it was but a decent signing in there we could ended up being stronger.

    Defence is very much like for like

    Goalkeeper you would say stronger.

    Get another 3 quality signings in and we won't be far off.
     
  18. Sergio Pinto III

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    Jesus christ. Weve come up, had a go at it by finishing 4th and we have spent a few quid this window already - which still has 6 weeks left.

    What is wrong with you?
     
  19. Sergio Pinto III

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    Agreed but I would also say Gillesphey on paper is an upgrade on Tilt. We look stronger apart from that elusive CM leader.
     
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  20. andyc

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    You never miss an opportunity
     
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