| January signings? 17:09 - Nov 16 with 6050 views | Vic |
Quite a bit of chatter about this, with big money being spoken about again.
My question is, having spent £100+m on players in the summer, plus a load of essential work to PR, a load of new back room staff, plus goodness what else - where will this money come from? I’m not complaining, but we must have spent this year Prem money already! Would we be spending next years parachute money (assuming the worst) or will it be gambl8ng on staying up?
I’m sure there’s a logical answer, but blowed if I know what it is! |  |
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| January signings? on 17:13 - Nov 16 with 5247 views | gainsboroughblue |
Things seem to be coming together nicely in recent weeks. I'd be loathe for us to bring in too many in January and then waiting for players to get up to speed.
Three players max for me. Striker, Centre mid and right sided attacker. |  |
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| January signings? on 17:26 - Nov 16 with 5173 views | PhilTWTD |
We had investment of £125m on top of the Premier League money, so I assume that will help. |  | | |
| January signings? on 17:31 - Nov 16 with 5124 views | EssexBloo |
| January signings? on 17:26 - Nov 16 by PhilTWTD |
We had investment of £125m on top of the Premier League money, so I assume that will help. |
Phil, did MA suggest following that deal that the plan would be to look for further investment as the club progresses? The conference in the US this week looked like a sales pitch. |  | | |
| January signings? on 17:34 - Nov 16 with 5092 views | PhilTWTD |
| January signings? on 17:31 - Nov 16 by EssexBloo |
Phil, did MA suggest following that deal that the plan would be to look for further investment as the club progresses? The conference in the US this week looked like a sales pitch. |
I don't think it's an immediate plan but I'm sure there will be further investment at some point in the future. | | | |
| January signings? on 17:47 - Nov 16 with 4933 views | _clive_baker_ |
I don’t think funding or cash is much of a problem, it’s more going to be determined by what we’re allowed to spend within the fair play framework. |  | | |
| January signings? on 18:23 - Nov 16 with 4739 views | MK1 |
I only want one. I have been saying since the summer, that I would like a Danny Ings type of signing. I would have kept Kieffer Moore, but I know that Kieran is best placed to judge. A Forward with plenty of PL experience is all I would sign, but I will be equally happy if we sign nobody. Let what we have keep us up. |  |
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| January signings? on 18:41 - Nov 16 with 4634 views | Vic |
| January signings? on 17:26 - Nov 16 by PhilTWTD |
We had investment of £125m on top of the Premier League money, so I assume that will help. |
Ah, that’ll be it.
But isn’t there still a limit on what we can spend -FFP or similar? And if so do we know where our spend ceiling might be? | |
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| January signings? on 18:41 - Nov 16 with 4629 views | Churchman |
A forward and a wide player - an Ogbene replacement? Depends on how our injury situation is and where we are.
I wouldn’t want to muck about too much with a squad which appears to be just coming together. |  | | |
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| January signings? on 18:50 - Nov 16 with 4564 views | _clive_baker_ |
| January signings? on 18:41 - Nov 16 by Churchman |
A forward and a wide player - an Ogbene replacement? Depends on how our injury situation is and where we are.
I wouldn’t want to muck about too much with a squad which appears to be just coming together. |
Right sided Ogbene replacement has to be top of the list I would say. Maybe a loan if we can, we’ve only got 1 domestic loan haven’t we? | | | |
| January signings? on 18:54 - Nov 16 with 4541 views | Swansea_Blue |
I’d have thought we would be spending this year’s money, but again with one eye on looking at resale value if things go t*ts up (which is probably 50/50 at best if we’re honest). They’ll certainly be aware of relegation and Ashton will be preparing for it. Also, KM will be confident we can stay up if we get a couple more in through the door.
We seem to want another striker, and that makes sense to me. All other positions must be open too if the right player comes along. |  |
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| January signings? on 19:03 - Nov 16 with 4492 views | MK1 |
| January signings? on 18:41 - Nov 16 by Vic |
Ah, that’ll be it.
But isn’t there still a limit on what we can spend -FFP or similar? And if so do we know where our spend ceiling might be? |
I would think we are close to our limit. We spent £100M+ in the summer, so can't see there being much room on top of that. Think we can spend 50% of total income on signings, or not lose more than £105M in 3 seasons. As this is our first back up in the PL, not sure what the rules are regarding us this season on it's own. | |
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| January signings? on 19:05 - Nov 16 with 4472 views | gainsboroughblue |
| January signings? on 19:03 - Nov 16 by MK1 |
I would think we are close to our limit. We spent £100M+ in the summer, so can't see there being much room on top of that. Think we can spend 50% of total income on signings, or not lose more than £105M in 3 seasons. As this is our first back up in the PL, not sure what the rules are regarding us this season on it's own. |
The rules are dependent on who breaks them. | |
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| January signings? on 19:10 - Nov 16 with 4420 views | BlueBoots |
Unless they qualify as U21, were looking at 1 in, 1 out for any signings (unless Ogbene is 100% out for the rest of the season)
Based purely on minutes played this season (and the fact we were still targeting Broja so close to the transfer deadline), possibly back in for Fotis with Al-Hamadi going out on loan, and another "10" depending on the Ogbene / Broadhead situation. Things just beginning to click, so could do without another big turnover of players... |  |
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| January signings? on 19:11 - Nov 16 with 4436 views | PhilTWTD |
| January signings? on 18:41 - Nov 16 by Vic |
Ah, that’ll be it.
But isn’t there still a limit on what we can spend -FFP or similar? And if so do we know where our spend ceiling might be? |
That is the issue, Mark Ashton was saying that the other day in the BBC interview.
I reckon we'll have two or three in and a few going out on loan. We're short on the right now Ogbene is injured - or perhaps a right-back if they continue to use Johnson further forward - think we'll be back in for another number nine and they might feel they're one short in the centre of midfield with Cajuste obviously having a knee issue which is being managed. | | | |
| January signings? on 19:12 - Nov 16 with 4405 views | Mullet |
| January signings? on 19:11 - Nov 16 by PhilTWTD |
That is the issue, Mark Ashton was saying that the other day in the BBC interview.
I reckon we'll have two or three in and a few going out on loan. We're short on the right now Ogbene is injured - or perhaps a right-back if they continue to use Johnson further forward - think we'll be back in for another number nine and they might feel they're one short in the centre of midfield with Cajuste obviously having a knee issue which is being managed. |
So if we aren’t then we blame you and not Ashton? Sound. |  |
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| January signings? on 19:18 - Nov 16 with 4367 views | Guthrum |
The answer is that we didn't, as such, spend £100m in the summer. That money is spread out over the next four or five years, both in accounting (amortisation) and in fees often being paid by installments. The one deals with S&P, the other with cashflow.
Not that I think we should be buying a whole raft of new players in January, just when our current squad is well knitted together. One or two, either particular characters which McKenna wants or leavening in certain positions. Plus a replacement for Ogbene, if he is indeed out for the rest of the season. |  |
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| January signings? on 19:24 - Nov 16 with 4331 views | PhilTWTD |
| January signings? on 19:12 - Nov 16 by Mullet |
So if we aren’t then we blame you and not Ashton? Sound. |
Indeed, shoot the messenger! | | | |
| January signings? on 19:43 - Nov 16 with 4180 views | WestSussexBlue |
I would assume there will be Two trains of thought at this point.
1. We look likely to be relegated so we’ll be preparing accordingly, if that’s the case then we have some of the best Championship talent already in the building.
2. The preferred and most likely, we look to be growing into the league, more consistent and therefore likely to add one maybe two that will get us over the line and enhance the squad for a Second successive season in the top flight. | | | |
| January signings? on 20:54 - Nov 16 with 3932 views | SheffordBlue |
| January signings? on 19:03 - Nov 16 by MK1 |
I would think we are close to our limit. We spent £100M+ in the summer, so can't see there being much room on top of that. Think we can spend 50% of total income on signings, or not lose more than £105M in 3 seasons. As this is our first back up in the PL, not sure what the rules are regarding us this season on it's own. |
The deadline day bid for Latte Lath was reported to be around £20m and we'd agreed terms for the season long loan for Reiss Nelson which didn't go through and would presumably have involved a largish loan fee. That suggests we've still got a decent amount to play with for a couple of signings at least. | |
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| January signings? on 00:08 - Nov 17 with 3496 views | FrimleyBlue |
| January signings? on 18:23 - Nov 16 by MK1 |
I only want one. I have been saying since the summer, that I would like a Danny Ings type of signing. I would have kept Kieffer Moore, but I know that Kieran is best placed to judge. A Forward with plenty of PL experience is all I would sign, but I will be equally happy if we sign nobody. Let what we have keep us up. |
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| January signings? on 01:07 - Nov 17 with 3402 views | Denny32 |
How much money to be spent in January will be determined by two things...1..if we have long term injurys..2 ..what position we are in the league...if we are bottom 3 and cut adrift ..most likely not much will be spent..but if either we in bottom 3 but still only a few points between let's say bottom 5 to 7 teams. Or better .think our investors will go all in as much allowed as they are... | | | |
| January signings? on 07:37 - Nov 17 with 3107 views | textbackup |
| January signings? on 00:08 - Nov 17 by FrimleyBlue |
Callum wilson |
Doesn’t he get a look in for NUFC anymore? |  |
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| January signings? on 11:41 - Nov 17 with 2717 views | FrimleyBlue |
| January signings? on 07:37 - Nov 17 by textbackup |
Doesn’t he get a look in for NUFC anymore? |
Been Injured. Soon to be back in action. | |
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| January signings? on 12:59 - Nov 17 with 2583 views | cbower |
| January signings? on 19:18 - Nov 16 by Guthrum |
The answer is that we didn't, as such, spend £100m in the summer. That money is spread out over the next four or five years, both in accounting (amortisation) and in fees often being paid by installments. The one deals with S&P, the other with cashflow.
Not that I think we should be buying a whole raft of new players in January, just when our current squad is well knitted together. One or two, either particular characters which McKenna wants or leavening in certain positions. Plus a replacement for Ogbene, if he is indeed out for the rest of the season. |
I suspect Ogbene may be deregistered in January, Al-Hamadi loaned out and maybe a Broadhead departure too. That will free up space but not finance. Can see loans from abroad and maybe one purchase. We obviously felt we had some decent finance for Broja and Nelson deals in August. |  |
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| January signings? on 13:35 - Nov 17 with 2459 views | bournemouthblue |
| January signings? on 17:13 - Nov 16 by gainsboroughblue |
Things seem to be coming together nicely in recent weeks. I'd be loathe for us to bring in too many in January and then waiting for players to get up to speed.
Three players max for me. Striker, Centre mid and right sided attacker. |
That sounds like way too many to me but what do I know
We clearly wanted another striker and didn't get them, we will surely go in for another in January and loan Ali Al-Hamadi out
Given the lack of opportunities Broadhead seems to be getting, who's to say he won't be out the door either which is a shame imho but he is a saleable asset or could be a make weight for an exchange deal etc |  |
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