[Albion] There is ZERO chance of SIGNING anyone today.

[worthingseagull123]

This is a good, probably the right, question. My answer is that only Newcastle have been busier of those most likely to be up there. Our other challengers have either done similar (Sheff Wed, Villa) or been less active (Derby, Norwich).
Put that way, why so much doom and gloom on here?



Oh. It's NSC.

Almen Abdi suppose to be signing for Wednesday

 

[Finchley Seagull]

The fact that we may lose two of our best players, which would leave us very light in midfield and worryingly light at CB may have something to do with it?

Are any of the team's you mention in the same boat? I know Derby have a player being targeted but I haven't heard that Weds or Nowich are possibly going to lose two of their best players.

It could be that we don't lose anyone but that would be a surprise, well it would be to me

If I am allowed to answer, Norwich have certainly lost Redmond, not sure about any more but they clearly have a Premier League squad so should be stronger anyway. Derby haven't lost anyone but there is talk of Hendrick going to Burnley, as you say.

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Almen Abdi suppose to be signing for Wednesday

Yes, I saw that. If he signs, that will be a very good addition to their squad. Would hope we're interested too, although can't remember if he's a winger or central midfielder

 

[5ways]

So it's all a bit quiet for everyone .... too quiet

 

[bhanutz]

Abdi would be a fantastic signing for the MASSIVE. I have also heard a rumour that Leeds are in for Pritchard?

 

[Machiavelli]

The fact that we may lose two of our best players, which would leave us very light in midfield and worryingly light at CB may have something to do with it?

Are any of the team's you mention in the same boat? I know Derby have a player being targeted but I haven't heard that Weds or Nowich are possibly going to lose two of their best players.

It could be that we don't lose anyone but that would be a surprise, well it would be to me

Yes. They are in the same boat in the sense that they're Championship clubs and if PL clubs come in with inflated fees and wages, this will unsettle their better players, and they'll perhaps be sold (see Dunk, Hendricks, Stephens and perhaps other players at those clubs).
Given that, all we can say is we don't know what will happen. I wouldn't be surprised if we did lose Dunk or Stephens (although Naylor seems to think neither is that likely) but if we did, I think we'd get inflated prices for them and have a ready-to-go shortlist of replacements.
So, relative to the fancied challengers for the play-off places, we're in no bad shape.

PS Norwich have already lost Redmond and it will be a major surprise if Brady is still with them come the end of the transfer window.

 

[Biscuit]

OOOOOOOOOH there's a

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murmuration?!

 

[Wellesley]

murmuration?!

No, just a bit of indigestion I think.

 

[Icy Gull]

Yes. They are in the same boat in the sense that they're Championship clubs and if PL clubs come in with inflated fees and wages, this will unsettle their better players, and they'll perhaps be sold (see Dunk, Hendricks, Stephens and perhaps other players at those clubs).
Given that, all we can say is we don't know what will happen. I wouldn't be surprised if we did lose Dunk or Stephens (although Naylor seems to think neither is that likely) but if we did, I think we'd get inflated prices for them and have a ready-to-go shortlist of replacements.
So, relative to the fancied challengers for the play-off places, we're in no bad shape.

PS Norwich have already lost Redmond and it will be a major surprise if Brady is still with them come the end of the transfer window.

Rather hope that Hull or Burnley make a MASSIVE offer for Forestieri. Now that would be unsettling for Wednesday!

 

[dazzer6666]

However, if Zamora had scored 10 goals (which I think Murray will) or Wilson had scored 10 goals (which is what I'm saying we need for a replacement), then we would have gone up too.

Baldock might have got a few more too........but not going up was as much to do with the defence as the attack.

 

[darkwolf666]

However, if Zamora had scored 10 goals (which I think Murray will) or Wilson had scored 10 goals (which is what I'm saying we need for a replacement), then we would have gone up too.

Or if we hadn't conceded last minute goals against Bolton, Burnley and Derby we would have gone up... so many ifs and buts!

 

[Poyningsgull]

Or if we hadn't conceded last minute goals against Bolton, Burnley and Derby we would have gone up... so many ifs and buts!

Or let go two goal leads at Derby and QPR.............the list is endless and so bleddy frustrating.

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Baldock might have got a few more too........but not going up was as much to do with the defence as the attack.

Agreed. I was responding to a point regarding if Hemed had got 20 goals, we would have gone up.

I think it is harsh to blame either for us not going up last season. You could argue we missed a lot of chances, both in games where we won and could have won by more (vital considering we only stayed down on goal difference) and games where we drew in the first half of the season, but we also conceded a lot of late goals early in the season to drop points.

Pure facts say we were top scorers but conceded a lot more than Boro, Burnley etc. However, I think that is more down to their defences being ridiculously tight than vice versa as we had similar number of goals conceded as we did when we conceded the least one season.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

However, if Zamora had scored 10 goals (which I think Murray will) or Wilson had scored 10 goals (which is what I'm saying we need for a replacement), then we would have gone up too.

I know, I was just being mischievous.

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Or let go two goal leads at Derby and QPR.............the list is endless and so bleddy frustrating.

Although all teams will have that e.g. Middlesbrough will think they should have stuffed us at home when they missed a load of first half chances.

 

[darkwolf666]

Or let go two goal leads at Derby and QPR.............the list is endless and so bleddy frustrating.

and Bolton...! Yep, the fixation with how many goals we scored is a bit misplaced, it reality it was more about how many we conceded.

 

[Finchley Seagull]

I know, I was just being mischievous.

I realise. I just think some people (not you) obsess about this mythical 20 goal striker when Hemed got close last season and if he gets a similar number this year and Murray gets 10-12 then another 10-12 goal striker and a few from Baldock would result in a good number from our strikers.

 

[Machiavelli]

Rather hope that Hull or Burnley make a MASSIVE offer for Forestieri. Now that would be unsettling for Wednesday!

It's entirely conceivable. Not convinced that Forestieri will do much in the PL. He's quality in the Championship, but hasn't got enough pace (and probably other attributes) to make it in the PL.
But, I agree. All our challengers will have a price for their best players and, given that they're well-run clubs, will probably have replacements lined up if that eventuality materialises.

 

[Biscuit]

Dunk and Goldson will start at Derby with Hall on the bench. Stop getting your collective knickers in a twist.

We'll probably also snaffle up a striker nobody has heard of with a flair name - also before Derby.

 

[bhanutz]

Dunk and Goldson will start at Derby with Hall on the bench. Stop getting your collective knickers in a twist.

We'll probably also snaffle up a striker nobody has heard of with a flair name - also before Derby.

I can't believe that Goldson will be fit!