January Transfer Window 2024

[Dusic]

Odds on Holgate (or Rothwell) smashing him in training on Wednesday?

Edited 29 January, 2024 by Dusic

[S-Clarke]

1 minute ago, Convict Colony said:

Are the welsh in the Euro championships ? if so thats probably the overriding factor in his decision, not access to Russ's hairstylist.

If not I take it back about the hair stylist, he's a wonderful technician of russ's coiffure and well worth joining us.

Not yet - they're in the playoffs, so they could be. He was quoted as saying he wants to play so he's in contention to be part of it whatever happens.

[S-Clarke]

Nice link up with Fraser on quite a few occasions there, they were quite the double act for Bournemouth a few years ago.

[Ivan Katalinic's 'tache]

Genuinely think he could be the difference between playoffs and automatic promotion. The ability to open up a defence when it’s tight could be invaluable (think Rotherham, Huddersfield etc)…

[SuperSAINT]

Really, really good signing. 

All the players linked had slightly different profiles, but I feel like he’s the best one. 

[AlexLaw76]

now, just need 3 months for him to 'understand' russ-ball

[Jack]

45 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

 

Drop him there on the way to Rotherham 

[Badger]

9 minutes ago, Ivan Katalinic's 'tache said:

Genuinely think he could be the difference between playoffs and automatic promotion. The ability to open up a defence when it’s tight could be invaluable (think Rotherham, Huddersfield etc)…

Just need some fucker in the middle to take advantage of it then,... but I agree with you.

[RedWillie]

Boscombe fans not really happy with it ( well a few on their small forum, everything is small with them)  but if their honest, it's a massive upgrade for him. 

Proper football club, Harry said so. 😁

Edited 29 January, 2024 by RedWillie

[Harry_SFC]

With Armstrong, Brooks, Fraser and Adams we've got 4 extremely well proven championship attackers at our disposal.

[S-Clarke]

2 minutes ago, RedWillie said:

Boscombe fans not really happy with it ( well a few on their small forum, everything is small with them)  but if their honest, it's a massive upgrade for him. 

Proper football club, Harry said so. 😁

They're an odd bunch.

Madness. Strategically it’s in our interest to be the dominant club in the geography. Fair enough let Brooks out if it’s the best for him and us but not to Southampton. What a terrible decision.

[Colinjb]

Ok, he may not be getting the playing time he would want there, but seems crazy them letting him go. A very useful first team option for them.

[Give it to Ron]

10 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

now, just need 3 months for him to 'understand' russ-ball

Like Fraser, Flyn, THB did…..oh 

[Lee On Solent Saint]

1 minute ago, S-Clarke said:

They're an odd bunch.

Madness. Strategically it’s in our interest to be the dominant club in the geography. Fair enough let Brooks out if it’s the best for him and us but not to Southampton. What a terrible decision.

I really dislike them. Dominant club? With a capacity of 12,000 they aren't even above the blue lot. They are clearly worried we are on the way back up.

[EBS1980]

I guess that leaves Armo to play the more central role again. Brookes and Fraser on the wings with Edozie and Sulemana as the trickier faster options off the bench? 

[Ex Lion Tamer]

14 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

now, just need 3 months for him to 'understand' russ-ball

You're still against Russ' methods?

[AlexLaw76]

Just now, Ex Lion Tamer said:

You're still against Russ' methods?

we are still not top 2....what ever system will only be a success if we are promoted this season.

[Appy]

1 minute ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

I really dislike them. Dominant club? With a capacity of 12,000 they aren't even above the blue lot. They are clearly worried we are on the way back up.

They could spend five years in the Champions League with us in the National League and we’d still be a far bigger club than them. 

[spyinthesky]

One thing that Brookes will bring is a decent left foot to add a different dimension up front.
Cup tied unfortunately.

[Maggie May]

Guys, can we make sure we’re using the correct spelling of Brooks going forward? I’ve seen a few Brookes which immediately makes me think Bruno Brookes will be donning the famous red and white.

[Midfield_General]

18 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

With Armstrong, Brooks, Fraser and Adams we've got 4 extremely well proven championship attackers at our disposal.

When Edozie and Sulemana are fit again too that’s a ridiculous set of options at this level 

[Appy]

4 minutes ago, Maggie May said:

Guys, can we make sure we’re using the correct spelling of Brooks going forward? I’ve seen a few Brookes which immediately makes me think Bruno Brookes will be donning the famous red and white.

It’ll take a while, people still refer to our goalkeeper as Bazuna

[beatlesaint]

24 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

They're an odd bunch.

Madness. Strategically it’s in our interest to be the dominant club in the geography. Fair enough let Brooks out if it’s the best for him and us but not to Southampton. What a terrible decision.

Well I have the dubious honour of living in Bournemouth and I can confirm they are indeed an odd bunch, still looking for genuine rivals. Very sad.

[beatlesaint]

22 minutes ago, Lee On Solent Saint said:

I really dislike them. Dominant club? With a capacity of 12,000 they aren't even above the blue lot. They are clearly worried we are on the way back up.

To be fair they are looking to build a 20,000 stadium 🤣

[TheAlehouseBrawlers]

30 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

They're an odd bunch.

Madness. Strategically it’s in our interest to be the dominant club in the geography. Fair enough let Brooks out if it’s the best for him and us but not to Southampton. What a terrible decision.

Dinlos, they are the "dominant club in the geography". Dorset is their geography and they are doing better than Poole Town, Dorchester and Weymouth. Thick little bumpkins.

[Toussaint]

18 minutes ago, beatlesaint said:

To be fair they are looking to build a 20,000 stadium 🤣

Steady on, 18,500 . 

[HarvSFC]

Thought Brooks was out of reach after his performance against Swansea last week and was disappointed that we were unlikely to sign him following that one game. Now, happy, of course. Think he's got a bit more about him than what Benson's got and while Benson could have helped get us over the line, I think Brooks has potential to take the extra step with us.

[Chez]

28 minutes ago, beatlesaint said:

Well I have the dubious honour of living in Bournemouth and I can confirm they are indeed an odd bunch, still looking for genuine rivals. Very sad.

Is it not Poole Town?

[manji]

13 minutes ago, TheAlehouseBrawlers said:

Dinlos, they are the "dominant club in the geography". Dorset is their geography and they are doing better than Poole Town, Dorchester and Weymouth. Thick little bumpkins.

Never understood why Hampshire Cricket team played there. Shitty little ground. United Services Ground Portsmouth was much more fun.

[FarehamSaintJames]

1 hour ago, AlexLaw76 said:

 

Can I drive him?

[miserableoldgit]

7 minutes ago, manji said:

Never understood why Hampshire Cricket team played there. Shitty little ground. United Services Ground Portsmouth was much more fun.

Bournemouth used to be in Hampshire until 1974, when boundaries were re-drawn.

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

Having just seen a very unfit Rothwell come from Bournemouth, it'll be interesting to see Brooks' fitness levels. Given he's only started twice this year and he had that long term injury before his cancer, it may take him a while to get up to speed.

We seem to be in the market for crocks and recovering crocks. Is this SR being too clever for its own good again?

[Give it to Ron]

17 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

Having just seen a very unfit Rothwell come from Bournemouth, it'll be interesting to see Brooks' fitness levels. Given he's only started twice this year and he had that long term injury before his cancer, it may take him a while to get up to speed.

We seem to be in the market for crocks and recovering crocks. Is this SR being too clever for its own good again?

We will have Brooks, Ezozie, Fraser , SAA wide choices 4 players 2 slots and great subs to come on. Plus Sully

Apparently we were in for Benson but told Burnley to fck off when they insisted the option to buy was £15m ! Switched to Brooks

Edited 29 January, 2024 by Give it to Ron

[S-Clarke]

5 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

Having just seen a very unfit Rothwell come from Bournemouth, it'll be interesting to see Brooks' fitness levels. Given he's only started twice this year and he had that long term injury before his cancer, it may take him a while to get up to speed.

We seem to be in the market for crocks and recovering crocks. Is this SR being too clever for its own good again?

Being too clever? I'd say this is the most no-brainer signing we could have made if he was available.

You got the injury the wrong way round - he got a Hamstring injury after he'd returned from his cancer layoff, well long-term as in the same length as Stephens recent one. No surprise really, in fact it would have been a miracle had he not picked up some form of muscle injury given what his body had been through over the previous 2 years.

He's been injury free for around a year now, just trying to fight his way back into the side.

[hypochondriac]

7 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

Having just seen a very unfit Rothwell come from Bournemouth, it'll be interesting to see Brooks' fitness levels. Given he's only started twice this year and he had that long term injury before his cancer, it may take him a while to get up to speed.

We seem to be in the market for crocks and recovering crocks. Is this SR being too clever for its own good again?

By all accounts Brooks bossed Swansea last week. 

[goodymatt]

Will be delighted if this deal goes through, crazy how our winger options are better in the championship than last season in the PL. Shame there’s no option, same as with Downes/Fraser. On promotion I’m hopeful we could still do a deal for all three. 

[Toadhall Saint]

9 minutes ago, goodymatt said:

Will be delighted if this deal goes through, crazy how our winger options are better in the championship than last season in the PL. Shame there’s no option, same as with Downes/Fraser. On promotion I’m hopeful we could still do a deal for all three. 

The other bonus is the comments from the boscombe brethren - comedy gold.

[RedWillie]

14 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said:

The other bonus is the comments from the boscombe brethren - comedy gold.

Perhaps we are saving them ....again

[DT]

Saw the Swansea highlights earlier. Brooks was involved in most of the goals. Looks mustard. Well done Saints. 

[pimpin4rizeal]

34 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

Being too clever? I'd say this is the most no-brainer signing we could have made if he was available.

You got the injury the wrong way round - he got a Hamstring injury after he'd returned from his cancer layoff, well long-term as in the same length as Stephens recent one. No surprise really, in fact it would have been a miracle had he not picked up some form of muscle injury given what his body had been through over the previous 2 years.

He's been injury free for around a year now, just trying to fight his way back into the side.

The part I’d say that’s maybe being to clever is basically bringing someone in that will make us have to change things up regarding moving Armstrong from his current rw role ..

when your 22 games unbeaten and smashing everybody anyway with Armstrong top scorer in the league with double digit assists . Moving him about to accommodate brooks does seem like tinkering for the sake of it even though it’s a super signing for this level 

[VectisSaint]

1 hour ago, manji said:

Never understood why Hampshire Cricket team played there. Shitty little ground. United Services Ground Portsmouth was much more fun.

Possibly because Bournemouth is really in Hampshire. Just some silly meddling with county council boundaries in the 1970s.

[Ted Bates Statue]

1 hour ago, Appy said:

It’ll take a while, people still refer to our goalkeeper as Bazuna

And then there's the defender Bednarak who has been with us for over half a decade

[ErwinK1961]

3 hours ago, AlexLaw76 said:

 

[Farmer Saint]

26 minutes ago, DT said:

Saw the Swansea highlights earlier. Brooks was involved in most of the goals. Looks mustard. Well done Saints. 

He did - looked awesome. 

[saintant]

1 hour ago, HarvSFC said:

Thought Brooks was out of reach after his performance against Swansea last week and was disappointed that we were unlikely to sign him following that one game. Now, happy, of course. Think he's got a bit more about him than what Benson's got and while Benson could have helped get us over the line, I think Brooks has potential to take the extra step with us.

Agree, far happier with this than if we'd signed Benson. Could be great for us in the crucial remaining games.

[Galway saint]

1 hour ago, FarehamSaintJames said:

Can I drive him?

these are the guys who paid  £23.5million for Rhian Brewster so could be a runner 

[Harry_SFC]

Bazunu, KWP, THB, Bednarek, Manning, Downes, Smallbone, S.Armstrong, Fraser, A.Armstrong, Adams.

Lumley, Stephens, Bree, Charles, Rothwell, Alcaraz, Brooks, Sulemena, Edozie.

Potential match day squad from February. That would take some stopping. Wouldn't even be able to fit in Aribo unless someone is off. 

Edited 29 January, 2024 by Harry_SFC

[CSA96]

Brooks and KWP down the right wing is going to be pretty lethal for LBs in this division 

[hypochondriac]

1 hour ago, CSA96 said:

Brooks and KWP down the right wing is going to be pretty lethal for LBs in this division 

With, Fraser down the other side that's some serious championship quality even before you add Adam Armstrong and Adams. 

[SNSUN]

Brooks is class, my Bournemouth supporting colleague only the other day said we have "no chance" of signing him. An experienced (but still fairly young), talented player like him could be the difference between promotion and not. 

I still have reservations about our defence, I would like one more reinforcement but aside from that I think our squad would be as good as we can make it without upsetting the balance.