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Post by LoveCurryPies » Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:11 pm

Burnleyareback2 wrote:
Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:05 pm
Interesting point, players and agents having to travel, potentially from abroad and then run through a full medical. Assuming that’s possible, will the staff be working to process paperwork and registrations?

Let’s see.
I don’t see why negotiations and the paperwork can’t be done via calls and online, however, players medicals are vital.

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Post by randomclaret2 » Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:13 pm

Rules around foreign signings are changing anyway due to Brexit

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Post by jojomk1 » Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:05 am

randomclaret2 wrote:
Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:13 pm
Rules around foreign signings are changing anyway due to Brexit
Thankfully that won't affect our recruitment then ;)
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Post by ClaretMov » Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:50 am

CBA To read all the Rumours so it might be on here already but I've heard that we are in for Millwall winger Wallace for 10 million, very good player if true and a Dyche type player

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Post by aggi » Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:56 pm

LoveCurryPies wrote:
Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:37 pm
Looks like the UK is going into immediate lockdown (announcement at 8pm) and I’m wondering if this could affect all Clubs from making new signings and the transfer window?
You can still travel for work and elite sport so can't see it being an issue.

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Post by aggi » Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:57 pm

Not a rumour or link but whatever happened to Alfie Mawson? By all accounts we were very close to signing him when he chose Fulham at the last minute but barely seemed to feature there.

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Post by Jakubs Tash » Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:11 pm

aggi wrote:
Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:57 pm
Not a rumour or link but whatever happened to Alfie Mawson? By all accounts we were very close to signing him when he chose Fulham at the last minute but barely seemed to feature there.
I think he joined Bristol City on loan in the summer window.

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Post by Steddyman » Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:33 pm

OneFootball linking us to Phil Jones again.

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Post by Hedontplayforyou » Tue Jan 05, 2021 2:18 pm

The suggestions of Jed Wallace make sense , I think he’d fit in nicely on the right hand side . Are there serious rumours that Vydra is leaving this window....? If so who would we replace him with?

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Post by Woodleyclaret » Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:25 pm

Kev Long is far better than Alfie Mawson

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Post by Mattster » Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:46 pm

aggi wrote:
Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:57 pm
Not a rumour or link but whatever happened to Alfie Mawson? By all accounts we were very close to signing him when he chose Fulham at the last minute but barely seemed to feature there.
Joined Bristol City on loan, then injured his knee and needed surgery. Looks like it'll be Feb before he's back available for them.

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Post by northernpowerhouse » Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:00 pm

Being linked with Jed Wallace, Phil Jones and James McCarthy.

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/01/05/r ... ated-trio/

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Post by Woodleyclaret » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:48 pm

I'd take Wallace the other two no chance
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Post by FactualFrank » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:52 pm

Phil Jones is a tough on as it depends what sort of player he is now. I get the feeling that if we do sign him, there will be a lot of upset Clarets, who then change their mind after he's played a few games.
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Post by ClaretMov » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:53 pm

Phil Jones........NO THANK YOU, ******* reject

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Post by Quicknick » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:55 pm

ClaretMov wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:53 pm
Phil Jones........NO THANK YOU, ******* reject
Hardly one of their rejects.

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Post by Quicknick » Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:55 pm

FactualFrank wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:52 pm
Phil Jones is a tough on as it depends what sort of player he is now. I get the feeling that if we do sign him, there will be a lot of upset Clarets, who then change their mind after he's played a few games.
I agree. Andy Todd mark 2.

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Post by CaptJohn » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:00 pm

northernpowerhouse wrote:
Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:00 pm
Being linked with Jed Wallace, Phil Jones and James McCarthy.

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/01/05/r ... ated-trio/
Phil Jones would be a major risk given his injury record.
James McCarthy: 30 year old. Why would we want him when we've signed Stephens? Similar type of player IMHO.

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Post by ClaretMov » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:01 pm

Quicknick wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:55 pm
Hardly one of their rejects.
Well we need to stop signing "******* reject" to him when we play against him then
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Post by TomtheClaret » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:04 pm

ClaretMov wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:01 pm
Well we need to stop signing "******* reject" to him when we play against him then
So you would not sign him on what that lot down the road think?

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Post by jojomk1 » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:08 pm

Going to be interesting this month

Dyche clearly likes the older, experienced, mainly British players. Problem being that there will be little or no sell on value so all monies are pretty well written off.

The new owner would appear to be more interested in developing younger, worldwide talent based on recent soundbites

Whose side will the likes of Rigg and Garlick take as their advice will obviously be sought by the new owners

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Post by FactualFrank » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:16 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:08 pm
Going to be interesting this month

Dyche clearly likes the older, experienced, mainly British players. Problem being that there will be little or no sell on value so all monies are pretty well written off.

The new owner would appear to be more interested in developing younger, worldwide talent based on recent soundbites

Whose side will the likes of Rigg and Garlick take as their advice will obviously be sought by the new owners
It could be a good mix. SD may prefer the older players as they're cheaper, and he didn't have a budget. Younger players are riskier.

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Post by jojomk1 » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:19 pm

It could be a good mix

Providing the new owners are happy with that

There's another thread bemoaning the average age of the Palace squad

Aren't we the second oldest squad in the Prem ?

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Post by FactualFrank » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:20 pm

I'm a fan of stats and analytics, so will be interesting to see what sort of younger players they're considering.
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Post by ClaretMov » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:22 pm

TomtheClaret wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:04 pm
So you would not sign him on what that lot down the road think?
First of all where have I mentioned what that lot down the road think ???

No I don't give a shite what ******* fans think of him, my own opinion is the lack of games over the last 5 and a half seasons, he's played on average around 12/13 games a season and more recently the last season and a half he's played 2 games, no thanks not for me

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Post by NickBFC » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:27 pm

Surely McCarthy is an old rumour regurgitated? Cannot see us in for (another) defensive midfielder the wrong side of 30.

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Post by claret2018 » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:27 pm

Whoever we sign, I’m sure it will go down better than PNE’s latest loan signing has.

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Post by ClaretMov » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:35 pm

claret2018 wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:27 pm
Whoever we sign, I’m sure it will go down better than PNE’s latest loan signing has.

Ched Evans.....Jesus H Christ, PNE forum in meltdown :lol: :lol:

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Post by FactualFrank » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:37 pm

ClaretMov wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:35 pm
Ched Evans.....Jesus H Christ, PNE forum in meltdown :lol: :lol:
What's their forum URL? I fancy a bit of a laugh.

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Post by jojomk1 » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:37 pm

NickBFC wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:27 pm
Surely McCarthy is an old rumour regurgitated? Cannot see us in for (another) defensive midfielder the wrong side of 30.
More likely to sign Mick McCarthy

Terry Cooper can cover for Charlie's injury

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Post by nyclaret » Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:46 pm

McCarthy makes zero sense given that we already have Stephens.

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Post by winsomeyen » Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:22 pm

FactualFrank wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:37 pm
What's their forum URL? I fancy a bit of a laugh.
PNE Online

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Post by NewClaret » Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:28 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:19 pm
It could be a good mix

Providing the new owners are happy with that
Way I always think about players is:

18-23 - Development players, usually raw, inconsistent
23-28 - Rising stars, improving consistency, established player with growing reputation
28-33 - Prime, highly consistent, mentally resilient, leaders

I think Dyche tends to prefer Prime players, easy to work with, know what you're getting. But inevitably owners would prefer Development players because they are cheap (wages) and high potential return on investment. For our progression, and given the age of our squad, I'd like to see more rising stars this window and possibly next. Ones that can come in to the team immediately and ultimately help replace the current prime players in a few years.

The talk of that Olise chap, some of the other links to 19 yo's are great, quite exciting, but realistically, are they going to come in and go in to our team straight away? Probably not, and given what's at stake, I'm not sure I'd want them to. I'd hope we could get one or two in of that ilk, even possibly on loan, and then focus on buying some of the most exciting British development players thereafter.

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Post by Newcastleclaret93 » Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:26 am

I’m going to throw another name into the hat. This is the type of player Brentford would sign and sell on for 20-30 mil a season later.

Siriki Dembélé At Peterborough. He’s really flourishing the season in league one and could see a championship club picking him for next to nothing.

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Post by TopCat » Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:32 am

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:26 am
I’m going to throw another name into the hat. This is the type of player Brentford would sign and sell on for 20-30 mil a season later.

Siriki Dembélé At Peterborough. He’s really flourishing the season in league one and could see a championship club picking him for next to nothing.
There is a difference. Brentford would buy him and play him whereas if we bought him he wouldn't get the chance.

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Post by Newcastleclaret93 » Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:34 am

TopCat wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:32 am
There is a difference. Brentford would buy him and play him whereas if we bought him he wouldn't get the chance.
I think this is where we will change as a club If we want good young players we get them. If there not quite ready we loan to championship clubs.

This kid has talent and he will end up doing well in championship or Scottish league with rangers.

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Post by Jakubs Tash » Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:05 am

Duncan Watmore has signed an extension with Boro until summer 2023. Good for him - showing some faith with a club who gave him a chance after his injuries.

Hopefully our targets shifted slightly from Watmore after the takeover went through.
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Post by Jakubs Tash » Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:07 am

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:26 am
I’m going to throw another name into the hat. This is the type of player Brentford would sign and sell on for 20-30 mil a season later.

Siriki Dembélé At Peterborough. He’s really flourishing the season in league one and could see a championship club picking him for next to nothing.
How many times have you seen him play? I don't think he's that highly rated - even by their own chairman!

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Post by Untinted Glasses » Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:08 am

Jakubs Tash wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:07 am
How many times have you seen him play? I don't think he's that highly rated - even by their own chairman!
Do you just go round every thread disagreeing with people ?

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Post by Jakubs Tash » Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:09 am

Untinted Glasses wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:08 am
Do you just go round every thread disagreeing with people ?
No.

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Post by Newcastleclaret93 » Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:10 am

Jakubs Tash wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:07 am
How many times have you seen him play? I don't think he's that highly rated - even by their own chairman!
Seen him probably three times this season. Not a lot I know but he was great each time I saw him. Pace, dribbling ability and the area he has improved on his final ball.

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Post by Jakubs Tash » Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:11 am

Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:10 am
Seen him probably three times this season. Not a lot I know but he was great each time I saw him. Pace, dribbling ability and the area he has improved on his final ball.
You're right that there are certainly some rough diamonds out there in League One and Two. Hopefully, with a little but more finance now, we might be able to take a gamble or two moving forward.

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Post by Dark Cloud » Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:15 pm

FactualFrank wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:52 pm
Phil Jones is a tough on as it depends what sort of player he is now. I get the feeling that if we do sign him, there will be a lot of upset Clarets, who then change their mind after he's played a few games.
IF!! he plays a few games Frank! ;)

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Post by Spijed » Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:22 pm

FactualFrank wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:52 pm
Phil Jones is a tough on as it depends what sort of player he is now. I get the feeling that if we do sign him, there will be a lot of upset Clarets, who then change their mind after he's played a few games.
A fully fit Phil Jones is a very good defender and would be a great replacement for James Tarkowski.

Remaining fit would be the issue though.
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Post by jojomk1 » Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:58 pm

Spijed wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:22 pm
A fully fit Phil Jones is a very good defender and would be a great replacement for James Tarkowski.

Remaining fit would be the issue though.
And when was the last time anyone saw Jones have an extended run in the Man Utd side

Your second line answers the first

We don't need another JBG or Brady and at this stage of the season we couldn't take the risk

I don't think the new owners will go over the head of SD and sell Tarks this season

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Post by FactualFrank » Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:02 pm

jojomk1 wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:58 pm
I don't think the new owners will go over the head of SD and sell Tarks this season
I think SD will accept we have to sell if he doesn't renew in the summer - that's assuming JT doesn't want to run his contract down and leave for nothing.
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Post by welsbyswife » Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:03 pm

I distinctly remember a thread a few years ago where Stoke fans were copping a load of abuse for having ideas above their station. Some of the Phil Jones comments remind me of that. As if we are above him!! Clearly a good player if we could get him back to anything like his best. I think I'd be happy to let Dyche decide if he fits the bill.
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Post by Untinted Glasses » Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:10 pm

welsbyswife wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:03 pm
I distinctly remember a thread a few years ago where Stoke fans were copping a load of abuse for having ideas above their station. Some of the Phil Jones comments remind me of that. As if we are above him!! Clearly a good player if we could get him back to anything like his best. I think I'd be happy to let Dyche decide if he fits the bill.
May I remind you, you are on a football fans forum

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Post by LAM » Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:19 pm

At one point, I thought Phil Jones was going to be the best centre half for England. I seem to remember Fergie saying as much as well when he signed him. Clearly hasn’t reached that potential, but I’d have him here in a heartbeat.

Too many buying into the Twitter mob and the Phil Jones **** taking.

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Post by NewClaret » Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:46 pm

LAM wrote:
Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:19 pm
At one point, I thought Phil Jones was going to be the best centre half for England. I seem to remember Fergie saying as much as well when he signed him. Clearly hasn’t reached that potential, but I’d have him here in a heartbeat.

Too many buying into the Twitter mob and the Phil Jones **** taking.
The reason he hasn’t reached his potential has been constant injuries though. I think most agree that a fit, Phil Jones would be a great addition - history just suggests that’s highly unlikely.

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