Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:22 pm

eastanglianclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:17 pm
Rileybobs, I note your use of the word 'generally' but I always thought Cork was a better player than Westwood and that we were much more of a threat with him in the side

I think a number of our fans would agree, but Westwood was our most productive midfielder in terms of goal contributions - so it may well be the case that we were more effective with Cork in the side, but there was clear logic behind Westwood being selected ahead of him. They are very different players.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:24 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:21 pm
The wide / inside 10 role in Kompany’s 4-2-2-2? Knight plays there for Ireland. Wiles, less sure on, but Rotherham fan reviews say he’s best when roaming in attacking spaces.

Knight is more defensive than offensive, his biggest attribute being his engine according to Derby fans. 1 goal and 1 assist in the last 7 months apparently. Never a 10 in a million years

https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/39003-jason-k ... /#comments

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:29 pm

KRBFC wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:24 pm
Knight is more defensive than offensive, his biggest attribute being his engine according to Derby fans. 1 goal and 1 assist in the last 7 months apparently. Never a 10 in a million years

https://dcfcfans.uk/topic/39003-jason-k ... /#comments

I’m meaning the wide left / inside 10 role in Kompany’s system. Not a straight 10 like Twine. I would assume he would play there as he is very technical. When I saw him for Ireland on a few occasions recently he was quality on the left. He played left or right more than central for Derby last season.

ClaretAL · Post by **ClaretAL** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:32 pm

I just hope us as fans give these young lads a chance and not produce the moaning and groaning when they step an inch wrong from the stands

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:35 pm

ClaretAL wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:32 pm
I just hope us as fans give these young lads a chance and not produce the moaning and groaning when they step an inch wrong from the stands

They're not too bad in the stands, on match days compared to here.
I just hope none of them read this forum after a loss.

Ric_C · Post by **Ric_C** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:39 pm

I think if we try to play progressive football then the fans will forgive most things

Oldparkwood · Post by **Oldparkwood** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:45 pm

And here is me stupidly thinking this is a transfer rumours thread….. Turns out its a thread for wanna be coaches who talk absolute garbage about tactics and formations

Ric_C · Post by **Ric_C** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:56 pm

It's kind of symbiotic mate but fair do's

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:57 pm

Josh Cullen seems imminent possibly tomorrow Monday at the latest

brexit · Post by **brexit** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:22 pm

Do Irish players need work permits? I assume BPF counts as a UK citizen

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:25 pm

brexit wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:22 pm
Do Irish players need work permits? I assume BPF counts as a UK citizen

N Ireland is in the UK

k90bfc · Post by **k90bfc** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:26 pm

Never been so excited since Martin Dobson and Leighton James came back,believe me that is saying something,Onwards and Upwards,VKs Claret and Blue Army!

Mayoclaret · Post by **Mayoclaret** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:58 pm

brexit wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:22 pm
Do Irish players need work permits? I assume BPF counts as a UK citizen

Despite being in the EU there is no requirement for Irish players to require a work permit to work in the UK. Under the Common Travel Agreement which has been in place for 100 years UK and Irish citizens can move to /work in each other's countries - Brexit has not changed this .

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:10 pm

brexit wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:22 pm
Do Irish players need work permits?

Depends if we've finally managed to chop off Essex and let it float out to sea...

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:16 pm

Boden now saying Cullen signing early next week at the earliest.

Claretnick · Post by **Claretnick** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:34 pm

Hakim Ziyech looking for a new club, weren't we close to signing him once? I know probably out of our range now..

https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1 ... hI6uXH0wrg

Somethingfishy · Post by **Somethingfishy** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:25 pm

Claretnick wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:34 pm
Hakim Ziyech looking for a new club, weren't we close to signing him once? I know probably out of our range now..

https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1 ... hI6uXH0wrg

Could have left the probably out of that

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:27 pm

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:25 pm
N Ireland is in the UK

He plays for the Republic doesn't he ?

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:33 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:27 pm
He plays for the Republic doesn't he ?

He does, I was referring to BPF....its all very confusing though, Cullen is English, as is BPF

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:35 pm

Ric_C wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:58 pm
On the subject of owners, Bassini potential new owner of Birmingham sounds like an absolute fruit loop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWgWhNv ... mmieOnTour

Gets better...
https://twitter.com/Sjopinion10/status/ ... bWqtg&s=19

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:53 pm

Didnt Bassini appoint SD as Watford manager ?

Ric_C · Post by **Ric_C** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:56 pm

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:35 pm
Gets better...
https://twitter.com/Sjopinion10/status/ ... bWqtg&s=19

Oh my Lord, how can he pass the fit and proper person test?

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:18 pm

HitchinClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:47 pm
Yeah, it’s tiresome. I’ve found that if you block the main drivers of crap (Newcastle, kbrfc, coastclaret etc (names wrong I presume) then just catching up over a coffee each morning is much more pleasant.

Think you've touched a nerve.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:02 am

Eire Guide think it’s on.
Re: the earlier post on BPF, he was born in Darlington.

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Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:24 am

brexit wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:22 pm
Do Irish players need work permits? I assume BPF counts as a UK citizen

On the basis he is British I don’t think it will be an issue.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 5:44 am

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... en-3762385

£2.5m - £3m for Cullen with a medial booked for Monday according to Chris Boden.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:00 am

I’ve got an idea for those dishing out personal insults. Save them up in your head and unleash them on here in the final minutes of deadline day. It would make interesting reading and also slam shut this thread. Would be a shame to lose it before then.

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:39 am

Let’s just let the mods clear this page up. And get back to topic. This is the best thread for updates. We have already lost two of these as a result of arguing

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:51 am

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:39 am
Let’s just let the mods clear this page up. And get back to topic. This is the best thread for updates. We have already lost two of these as a result of arguing

I keep reporting to the mods

Nobody should be spoken to like KRBFC does. Nobody.

Every time I see it I flag it.

Ruins every thread.

ClaretMov · Post by **ClaretMov** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:04 am

If no one sees what's posted and they block them and they get no replys they soon go away.......just stop feeding them

PremierLeagueClass · Post by **PremierLeagueClass** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:19 am

Back to the subject of Cullen…. I think this could be the most important signing we make this summer. We are shaping up to have a very exciting team next season.

Let’s hope there’s no hitches with this one.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:20 am

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 10:53 pm
Didnt Bassini appoint SD as Watford manager ?

He did indeed.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:25 am

CharlieinNewMexico wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:01 am
Doesn’t stop his vitriol though. You just don’t see it.

Strangely , I only have Devils Advocate blocked, but I always click on his posts to see “what **** he’s spouted this time”. So that doesn’t work either.

Cooee, its me

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:27 am

PremierLeagueClass wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:19 am
Back to the subject of Cullen…. I think this could be the most important signing we make this summer. We are shaping up to have a very exciting team next season.

Let’s hope there’s no hitches with this one.

He would join with a lot of experience, which will really help the new younger signings who have just signed. Its also one of the pivotal positions in our team set up.Fingers crossed it happens

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:27 am

PremierLeagueClass wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:19 am
Back to the subject of Cullen…. I think this could be the most important signing we make this summer. We are shaping up to have a very exciting team next season.

Let’s hope there’s no hitches with this one.

Cullen is someone who Kompany clearly rates, and he was a key member of his Anderlecht side.

Potential captain material as well I'll wager.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:28 am

Its signings like Cullen that might persuade Collins to stay

ClaretMov · Post by **ClaretMov** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:31 am

Cullen is a Staffordshire bull terrior type of midfielder he's
A bit like Barton

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:43 am

Cullen and Bastien has the making of a fantastic partnership

Both have real technical ability. Something we have lacked for a few seasons (credit Cork has the ability but it’s depreciating with age).

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:43 am

Goalposts wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:57 pm
Josh Cullen seems imminent possibly tomorrow Monday at the latest

Expecting it early next week

GodIsADeeJay81 · Post by **GodIsADeeJay81** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:44 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:43 am
Expecting it early next week

I'm just looking forward to seeing the announcement video, they'll need something great to top the last one

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:45 am

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:44 am
I'm just looking forward to seeing the announcement video, they'll need something great to top the last one

Same haha

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:47 am

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:43 am
Expecting it early next week

Any more expected next week you are aware of?

I’d imagine we will want as many in as possible before the Shrewsbury game and Portugal trip (for team bonding purposes).

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:48 am

According to Fabrizio Romano Roma are interested in Zaha

If there is anything in that and they need a replacement would expect Cornet and/or McNeil to be on their radar

Mattster · Post by **Mattster** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:50 am

Going to be interesting to see how we line up. I thought Cork was going to be captain but if we're signing Cullen I imagine he'll be coming with the intention of starting as a holding midfielder in the role Cork would have been expected to have.

The more players we sign and the players we're linked with are making me think Kompany won't be just copying across his Anderlecht setup.

PremierLeagueClass · Post by **PremierLeagueClass** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:52 am

Surely this Muric deal is the top priority now.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:52 am

Mattster wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:50 am
Going to be interesting to see how we line up. I thought Cork was going to be captain but if we're signing Cullen I imagine he'll be coming with the intention of starting as a holding midfielder in the role Cork would have been expected to have.

The more players we sign and the players we're linked with are making me think Kompany won't be just copying across his Anderlecht setup.

5 central mids (not including youngsters like Phillips/Helm), 5 central defenders (excluding Thomas).

louieollie · Post by **louieollie** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:57 am

Mattster wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:50 am
Going to be interesting to see how we line up. I thought Cork was going to be captain but if we're signing Cullen I imagine he'll be coming with the intention of starting as a holding midfielder in the role Cork would have been expected to have.

The more players we sign and the players we're linked with are making me think Kompany won't be just copying across his Anderlecht setup.

It's certainly going to be interesting seeing where VK plays all these midfielders and indeed who will eventually be his captain, although it seems Cullen is his leader on the pitch I wonder how that would go down should he make him his captain coming straight into the fold.........if in fact he did that

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EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:58 am

46 game season compacted by the enforced Word Cup break

Squad depth and quality is going to be vital - especially across the midfield areas. Might also explain why VK is looking at players who are comfortable in more than one position and can adapt to different systems

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:58 am

ClaretMov wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:31 am
Cullen is a Staffordshire bull terrior type of midfielder he's
A bit like Barton

If thats the case it will be fantastic news. Oh how we missed Joey in the last two seasons

Mattster · Post by **Mattster** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:11 am

KRBFC wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:52 am
5 central mids (not including youngsters like Phillips/Helm), 5 central defenders (excluding Thomas).

Yeah.

Cork and Cullen would be holding midfielders. Brownhill and Bastien more advanced/box to box. Westwood is somewhere between both, Helm too. Then Phillips is slightly more of a 10. But it's a lot of options and players to keep happy if we're only going to be using 2 a game, even if we're rotating. Same with all the CBs. Maybe we'll be switching game to game through 433, 343, 352, 442 but that seems a lot to get across to a new group in a short space of time.

Wonder if today will give us more insight.