SambaMaverick Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 This could be where Ben Johnson comes in? He's primarily a right-back but handy at centre back and left back too, apparently 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 3 minutes ago, SNSUN said: Ah I thought this might happen as he's probably too good to sit on the bench this season in the Championship. Meghoma seems to be highly rated (played in the cup game and pre-season) so I assume he'll be the back up until Larios is back? Of course we still have KWP that can play on the left... 😁🫣🙏 Manning, Larios then Meghoma is good depth at this level 👍 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 Honestly I think most of us forgot about Perrard anyway. 🤣 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 1 hour ago, ally_uk said: I liked the look at that Armstrong lad at QPR Okay not the tallest but strength and tenacity looked good. He has one goal in professional football. I think even Dan N'Lundulu can beat that. Hopefully our recruitment team casts a wider net than simply the last person they remember seeing. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 17 minutes ago, The Curse of St Mary's said: He's way too short to be a championship fullback. Same height as those famously useless fullbacks Phillip Lahm and Jordi Alba. Walker-Peters is a whole inch taller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 54 minutes ago, LeG said: Wouldn't be suprised if Oscar Bobb is on our radar to replace Tella. V highly rated, known to Wilcox, making the City bench but not getting any game time. One to watch i think. Isn't he just Edozie Mk2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie May Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 47 minutes ago, The Curse of St Mary's said: Nice move for Perraud. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 Does that say loan with option to buy? Would have been good to get a fee for him this summer as we would have upgraded signing Manning and made some money doing so. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, qwertyell said: Same height as those famously useless fullbacks Phillip Lahm and Jordi Alba. Walker-Peters is a whole inch taller. Let’s be honest. He’s been schooled at Barcelona and Man City so probably Is a very good footballer, but when he played for us last season looked like an under 16 playing in a mans game. He has a lot of work to do physically before he’s ready for the real world of mans football. He might go onto be a world class left back but from what we saw last season that’s a long long way away. Back up to Manning is possibly about right as things stand Edited 27 August, 2023 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 27 August, 2023 Share Posted 27 August, 2023 How many gems has Darren 'Air-Miles' Mowbray unearthed on his global travels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 2 hours ago, saintant said: How many gems has Darren 'Air-Miles' Mowbray unearthed on his global travels? We’ll find out at the end of the week. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 5 hours ago, LeG said: Wouldn't be suprised if Oscar Bobb is on our radar to replace Tella. V highly rated, known to Wilcox, making the City bench but not getting any game time. One to watch i think. Greetings! Are you the original LeG (who used to have contact(s) in the academy/U21s) or a brand new LeG? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvictaSaint Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 7 hours ago, Saint_clark said: Does that say loan with option to buy? Would have been good to get a fee for him this summer as we would have upgraded signing Manning and made some money doing so. Indeed it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 Just now, InvictaSaint said: Indeed it does. In my opinion Perraud is a much better player than Manning 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 14 minutes ago, Fitzhugh Fella said: In my opinion Perraud is a much better player than Manning But how good is he compared to Hollywood Dennis Peach or Holmes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 24 minutes ago, Fitzhugh Fella said: In my opinion Perraud is a much better player than Manning Unusually harsh for you to judge a player on so few games….the two assists Saturday haven’t swayed you? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 43 minutes ago, Fitzhugh Fella said: In my opinion Perraud is a much better player than Manning The Perraud who makes one run then spends next 20 mins blowing out of his arse? One of the most unfit players have ever seen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 8 hours ago, qwertyell said: Walker-Peters is a whole inch taller. An extra inch can make the world of difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 5 minutes ago, Saint NL said: An extra inch can make the world of difference. Amen, brother. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 Who was the other highly rated man city youth player we were linked with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 6 minutes ago, Saint NL said: An extra inch can make the world of difference. Ooh errr! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 8 hours ago, Turkish said: Manning, Larios then Meghoma is good depth at this level 👍 Plus Moussa can play left back too 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Give it to Ron said: Plus Moussa can play left back too 🙂 So can I. Neither are a good idea, though 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Who was the other highly rated man city youth player we were linked with? Mcatee ? Linked to go back to Sheffield Utd yesterday I read 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curse of St Mary's Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 26 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said: The Perraud who makes one run then spends next 20 mins blowing out of his arse? One of the most unfit players have ever seen. Did anyone who went to the open training session at SMS notice how slow Perraud was when the players had to sprint half the length of the pitch? He then did another length by himself. Maybe punishment 😬 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 Saw Bobb mentioned earlier and there could be something in it given Doku signed for city last week, 1 more person ahead of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeG Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 4 hours ago, trousers said: Greetings! Are you the original LeG (who used to have contact(s) in the academy/U21s) or a brand new LeG? Hello again 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 12 minutes ago, Give it to Ron said: Mcatee ? Linked to go back to Sheffield Utd yesterday I read Yes also Ajax interested. His name won’t go away though. Let’s see what happens with this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Shot Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 Heard from an impeccable source that money is an issue right now. Why that should be with all the incomings I have no idea but don’t expect any big money signings this week. Don’t shoot the messenger just passing on some info that came my way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NL Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 8 minutes ago, Long Shot said: Heard from an impeccable source that money is an issue right now. What's the issue? Too much money? 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 https://x.com/thesaintcentre/status/1696062373814034940?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ Nixon saying we will lose out on McAtee to Sheffield United Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 13 minutes ago, Long Shot said: Heard from an impeccable source that money is an issue right now. Why that should be with all the incomings I have no idea but don’t expect any big money signings this week. Don’t shoot the messenger just passing on some info that came my way. This is the complete opposite to NOT needing to sell, let alone for financial reasons, and being one of the richest clubs ever to grace the Championship... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 13 minutes ago, Long Shot said: Heard from an impeccable source that money is an issue right now. Why that should be with all the incomings I have no idea but don’t expect any big money signings this week. Don’t shoot the messenger just passing on some info that came my way. I had similar info from my source who goes under the user name Simply Red (and white) he believes money is too tight to mention. 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 https://x.com/swansea_indy/status/1696061158594068947?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ Swans will reportedly only sell if we match their valuation, was that £12m? That option to extend his contract by a further year takes the pressure off a little but the player has reportedly told them he wants to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 21 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: Saw Bobb mentioned earlier and there could be something in it given Doku signed for city last week, 1 more person ahead of him. Doesn’t he tend to play more centrally though? Also seems very lightweight, not sure I would want him and Sam AA as the options on the right. Personally like the idea of Patrick Roberts more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Long Shot said: Heard from an impeccable source that money is an issue right now. Why that should be with all the incomings I have no idea but don’t expect any big money signings this week. Don’t shoot the messenger just passing on some info that came my way. If true possibly explains why we missed out on Piroe. Hope any signing this week aren't the Poundland versions. Also blows out of the water the theories from some that we are keeping a war chest to spend next summer if we get promoted. Sounds like Dragan has decided to recoup some of the millions wasted - can't really blame him. Edited 28 August, 2023 by saintant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 Perraud has wanted out since the end of last season, its why we bought Manning.. its just taken se time to shift him Shame about McAtee, but Im not hugely surprised he’s staying in the prem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsiem Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 I think there was a point earlier in the window when money was an worry for the club, hence why we all of a sudden accepted much lower offers for JWP & Tino than we originally demanded. I'd be amazed if it's still an issue now, but we can only speculate so it could be true 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 1 minute ago, Barsiem said: I think there was a point earlier in the window when money was an worry for the club, hence why we all of a sudden accepted much lower offers for JWP & Tino than we originally demanded. I'd be amazed if it's still an issue now, but we can only speculate so it could be true If true, ties in with @Pilchards when he said literally everyone is for sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodymatt Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, Smirking_Saint said: Perraud has wanted out since the end of last season, its why we bought Manning.. its just taken se time to shift him Shame about McAtee, but Im not hugely surprised he’s staying in the prem Reality of relegation hitting home when we are losing out on players to Sheffield United, who are reportedly in financial ruin. They are likely to go down this season but still are a PL shop window. Both McAtee and Archer were seemingly top targets for us. Another case of setting our targets too high perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 9 minutes ago, revolution saint said: Doesn’t he tend to play more centrally though? He floats along the line 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 2 minutes ago, notnowcato said: He floats along the line I heard he’s a bit up and down 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Long Shot said: Heard from an impeccable source that money is an issue right now. Why that should be with all the incomings I have no idea but don’t expect any big money signings this week. Don’t shoot the messenger just passing on some info that came my way. So Darren 'Air Miles' Mowbray has been sent on a wild goose chase then 🙂 Edited 28 August, 2023 by saintant 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 16 minutes ago, goodymatt said: Reality of relegation hitting home when we are losing out on players to Sheffield United, who are reportedly in financial ruin. They are likely to go down this season but still are a PL shop window. Both McAtee and Archer were seemingly top targets for us. Another case of setting our targets too high perhaps? Not sure how much of a top target Archer is, but unfortunately regardless of whether we’re a better long term option the prem is always going to have an appeal McAtee is going to be a loan, so literally has no real risk for him Archer a bit more risk, but if he has any sense he’ll probably have negotiated some form of release 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 1 hour ago, Long Shot said: Heard from an impeccable source that money is an issue right now. Why that should be with all the incomings I have no idea but don’t expect any big money signings this week. Don’t shoot the messenger just passing on some info that came my way. Money has never not been an issue for all but the richest clubs and I wasn’t expecting any big money signings at all. We’re in the Championship, £15m is ‘big money’ here. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 1 hour ago, goodymatt said: https://x.com/thesaintcentre/status/1696062373814034940?s=46&t=7raSKCMt6LV8RJ1C2d39WQ Nixon saying we will lose out on McAtee to Sheffield United another top target missed out on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Long Shot said: Heard from an impeccable source that money is an issue right now. Will money be more or less of an issue at the end of the season, compared to right now, if we don't promoted...? #leadingquestion #conundrum Edited 28 August, 2023 by trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes_and_Watson Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 2 hours ago, John B said: But how good is he compared to Hollywood Dennis Peach or Holmes Holmes is best. 🙂 Too early to say on Manning. There's been a mix so far, some of which due to the system we play and inexperience ahead of him/ the team still getting to develop. I did like Perraud from the outset. But some of that is based entirely on attitude, as much as talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 Just now, trousers said: Will money be more or less of an issue at the end of the season, compared to right now, if we don't promoted...? I would imagine, as a couple on here have said time and time again.. it becomes more of an issue at the end of the season IF we don’t get promoted but our prudence will mean we won’t be as desperate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamesaint Posted 28 August, 2023 Share Posted 28 August, 2023 Not surprised that money is an issue when looking at all the deadwood in the squad. Lyanco going will help but Tall Paul,Perraud, ABK, Moussa and Sully all need to be sorted as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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