ErwinK1961 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 12 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Links have gone quiet since the Ramsdale news broke. Guessing that deal has eaten up more of our budget than we were originally planning when going for Bijlow. We badly need an exciting attacking signing but I could see Fraser coming in and that's it. We still have a loan spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 19 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said: Links have gone quiet since the Ramsdale news broke. Guessing that deal has eaten up more of our budget than we were originally planning when going for Bijlow. We badly need an exciting attacking signing but I could see Fraser coming in and that's it. Yeah, I wonder if the goalkeeper fiasco threw a spanner in the works for the Alberto deal, given they wanted an £18m obligation. Have there been any other striker links? Presumably, we'll looking for someone with that profile. I just hope we haven't left it too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Personally I’m quite glad we’re not spaffing £18m on Alberto, looked like a very high-risk signing to me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambtiss Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 2 hours ago, beatlesaint said: Worrying cos it worked so well before in the Prem didn’t it? He’s better out wide, he’s not up to the standard to outfox the centre backs we’ll be up against week in, week out. To be honest, he (AA)wasnt up to outfoxing the Championship centre backs. Most of his goals came from him cutting in from the wing. I dont see him as a centre forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 20 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Not a holiday I'm afraid. Well, a grand tour of the brothels can hardly be considered work? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellyears Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 19 minutes ago, Midfield_General said: Personally I’m quite glad we’re not spaffing £18m on Alberto, looked like a very high-risk signing to me. Alberto was the striker I really wanted. Not complaining, its been an amazing window and we are stronger in every department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 New signing... https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1829245220032262587?t=REuUcyeF8hwXXCIjgrpCbw&s=19 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) Season long loan deal for Cornet. Assume that puts the kibosh on jwp rumours. Edited August 29 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Well, needed another attacking option. Definitely not exciting but probably needed a cheap option after the Ramsdale deal. Hopefully there's still remnants of the Burnley spell in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 3 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: New signing... https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1829245220032262587?t=REuUcyeF8hwXXCIjgrpCbw&s=19 The Nathan Redmond approach. Scored a banger against us, so let's sign him... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 1 minute ago, hypochondriac said: Season long loan deal for Cornet. Assume that puts the kibosh on jwp rumours. Guess that concludes the transfer in business, unless there is a surprise signing to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Bit underwhelmed by Cornet and guess it means no JWP. Be a sickener if he went to a rival relegation candidate. At least Cornet is experienced I guess. I would have thought Fraser will be our final addition. Also experienced so can see a blend here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 4 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: New signing... https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1829245220032262587?t=REuUcyeF8hwXXCIjgrpCbw&s=19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Saint Matty 76 said: Well, needed another attacking option. Definitely not exciting but probably needed a cheap option after the Ramsdale deal. Hopefully there's still remnants of the Burnley spell in there. He's something we don't really have - quick powerful winger. Just got to hope he stays fit. Edited August 29 by Harry_SFC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty's Caddy Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 3 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Season long loan deal for Cornet. Assume that puts the kibosh on jwp rumours. I’m still haunted by the time he tore us a new one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 4 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: New signing... https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1829245220032262587?t=REuUcyeF8hwXXCIjgrpCbw&s=19 Bit meh, but guess it gives both attacking and LWB cover. Probably negates the need for Fraser and can bin off Manning too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) Really good move this getting Cornet in. Liking this 😊 Edited August 29 by davefizzy14 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Just one Cornet? Oh. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osvaldorama Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 He’s decent if he can stay fit. Happy with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 I like Cornet. One bonus is he's actually quite sound defensively. Could be an option at LWB when we play a 5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 An attacking signing was always more likely to take the loan slot. Plus there hasn't really been any credible source linking us to jwp. Shame though as I was quite warming to the idea. Wonder if it will be Ramsdale, Cornet and Fraser and that's it. I still wouldn't be confident we'd have enough in attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 I think people forget we're a newly promoted PL club. Cast offs or promising youngsters are where we're at... Welcome Maxwell 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Decent experienced player. Was great for Burnley, just hope his stint at West Ham hasn't ruined him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Cornet is a great player on his day, capable of winning games single-handedly and a good goal record from out wide. From what I understand he was a Sullivan signing and Moyes never wanted him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 7 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: Interesting. He was pretty decent a few seasons ago. Can't say I know what he's been up to recently. Didn't he get sold/signed for a fairly chunky fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfield_General Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) Could well be decent in his own right, but he's another one who likes to play wide so if that's the end of our business then that still leaves us very light at centre forward. Onuachu obviously doesn't have a future, Stewart can't be expected to suddenly get fit and stay fit. That puts a huge amount of pressure on Archer, because what are our other options down the middle? Armstrong we've tried many times and it doesn't work. What other options do we have at no. 9 if Archer doesn't work out - move Brereton-Diaz into the middle? Looks like we're relying on Archer, Armstrong, BBD and Cornet for most of the goals, plus whatever Fernandes, Dibling, and maybe SAA/ Lallana can chip in. I wouldn't count Edozie or Sulemana as a goal threat based on their records. I'm really not convinced that's enough firepower at PL level. Hope I'm wrong though. Edited August 29 by Midfield_General 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakovnetski Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 So the U formation is where we are at this season 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Just now, Bakovnetski said: So the U formation is where we are at this season U know it makes sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 3 minutes ago, Midfield_General said: Could be decent in his own right, but he's another one who likes to play wide so if that's the end of our business then that still leaves us very light at centre forward. Onuachu obviously doesn't have a future, Stewart can't be expected to suddenly get fit. That puts a huge amount of pressure on Archer, because what are our other options down the middle? Armstrong we've tried many times and it doesn't work. What other options do we have if Archer doesn't work out - move Brereton-Diaz into the middle? If we don't sign a striker and Martin's answer is to move Armstrong into the centre forward position and play Cornet I'm going to get mad. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 2 minutes ago, Midfield_General said: Could be decent in his own right, but he's another one who likes to play wide so if that's the end of our business then that still leaves us very light at centre forward. Onuachu obviously doesn't have a future, Stewart can't be expected to suddenly get fit. That puts a huge amount of pressure on Archer, because what are our other options down the middle? Armstrong we've tried many times and it doesn't work. What other options do we have if Archer doesn't work out - move Brereton-Diaz into the middle? Yep. BBD doesn't look like a winger to me. Archer or BBD to play through the middle, with AA as an absolute emergency isn't as bad as some people seem to think imo. Personally I'd keep the big fella and use him as required, but RM ain't going to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSA96 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Plays RW, LW and LWB. Should mean Manning heads out now Cornet was also used up top by Burnley at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Cornet was a heck of a player when he played for Umbro. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_SFC Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 West Ham fan just told me that he had a serious leg injury that kept him out for 6 months and has been out of favour since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 5 minutes ago, Bakovnetski said: So the U formation is where we are at this season Only for a couple of weeks until Stewart is fit ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Agree with previous comments, hopefully Cornet on the left means BBD goes more central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 2 hours ago, Toadhall Saint said: Standard commute then. There's nothing standard about a footballer commuting "home" for the weekend - a time when, traditionally, they are busy... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 13 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said: Really good move this getting Cornet in. Liking this 😊 I genuinely love your enthusiasm Dave, I don't think I've ever read a negative post from you. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 We don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 I liked the sound of Cornet when it was first reported yesterday, but I looked into his record at West Ham and posted yesterday that in his two years at West Ham he has only started two league games there. Now, he is 27, so just coming into his peak and he was a good player previously at Burnley. I wanted us to go for him the summer he went to West Ham. Suppose it just depends and we hope that he can regain that form after a long layoff like Ings did here, or he could spend the next year on the treatment table like Stewart. It's a risk, but it does add more Premier League experience to our side and adds a bit more competition at the top end of the pitch. It doesn't pick itself anymore and after recent seasons of the first eleven picking itself, we have certainly added depth and competition this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Just now, Saint_Ash said: We don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth. Nigerian striker who was highly rated in Belgium... oh god. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 3 minutes ago, Saint_Ash said: We don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth. Surely we've blown our wad by now. Where are we finding the readies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Just now, Suhari said: Surely we've blown our wad by now. Where are we finding the readies? Someone tried working it out on twitter and reckons we have about 20 million left with FFP. More if we sell tall paul, ABK, Sulemana etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 1 minute ago, Suhari said: Surely we've blown our wad by now. Where are we finding the readies? There's always another wad to blow in my experience 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) 2 minutes ago, hypochondriac said: Someone tried working it out on twitter and reckons we have about 20 million left with FFP. More if we sell tall paul, ABK, Sulemana etc Was it Andrew or Saint Rob? If not, I don’t want to know Edited August 29 by Appy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 2 minutes ago, Golac's Cunning Stunts said: There's always another wad to blow in my experience Guessing you're a bit younger than me then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 He only signed for Lyon in January with a sell on clause to his previous club. 4 year contract so will not be cheap. Feels highly unlikely that we can resolve all of that on deadline day. On paper looks handy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) Cornet for Burnley was excellent, almost kept them up when he arrived in January - that's how you sign a player to impact in January. Very direct, very quick, strong - can score all sorts of goals. I remember him smashing in a couple against us for Burnley, at least one outside the box. Was handy on the day at St Mary's, their best player. I think he got a serious leg injury right at the start of his WHU career, and then got an infection on the back of an injury, there were real risks he'd have to lose his leg at one stage - so that's why he's been out for so long. Obviously WHU evolved on from him though, so he never really got the chance now he's back fit. A loan is a low risk try option in an area where we needed an extra bit of punch. Edited August 29 by S-Clarke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertyell Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 3 hours ago, Toadhall Saint said: 2 games? 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches O Houlihan Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Hopper said: I like Cornet. One bonus is he's actually quite sound defensively. Could be an option at LWB when we play a 5. So at LWB currently that's Cornet, KWP, Taylor, Larios, Manning, Meghoma, Captain Jack. Plus Bree has played there. Meghoma & Manning look likely to go to me. Presumably the purchase of Cornet means no Wee Man? Edited August 29 by Patches O Houlihan Forgot Larios! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopper Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Patches O Houlihan said: So at LWB currently that's Cornet, KWP, Taylor, Manning, Meghoma, Captain Jack. Plus Bree has played there. Meghoma & Manning look likely to go to me. Presumably the purchase of Cornet means no Wee Man? Don't let Russ hear you mock Stevo at LB 😂 Edited August 29 by Hopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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