January Transfer Window.

[jim mk2]

17 minutes ago, Inferi said:

Just speculation, but maybe that creates an opening for Greg to make a loan move for Watford flop Vakoun Bayo.  He had a good spell in Belgium before joining Watford.

 

Would Broughton know who and what you're talking about? 

[Andy]

4 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

 Same reason as last season - it's a false position. 

Maybe after a dozen matches or so.

But not sure we can claim ‘false position’ when you’re over halfway through the season.

[goozburger]

Sounds like Charlton will land Gavin Kilkenny on loan, who we were linked with earlier in the window.

[jim mk2]

6 minutes ago, Andy said:

Maybe after a dozen matches or so.

But not sure we can claim ‘false position’ when you’re over halfway through the season.

It's in the second half of the season where the strong show their mettle. This season is playing out exactly the same as last season. Good start but squad / manager not good enough to sustain it. And lack of transfer activity in January

 

[Gav]

1 hour ago, Sweaty Gussets said:

They did. He failed his medical due to a stress fracture of his back. 

Blackburn Rovers CEO opens up on failed bid for Josh Maja | Lancashire Telegraph

My apologies @Paul Mani I was referring to January 22, you're quite right about last summer and Maja failing that medical. 

[goozburger]

Someone on social media is suggesting we've been to watch Paul Mullin twice. He's a 28 year-old forward from National League side Wrexham. Scored 46 goals in 65 appearances.

It might be nonsense, but if there is any truth in it, we really are getting desperate.

[Inferi]

12 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

 

Would Broughton know who and what you're talking about? 

Probably yes. I don't know Greg Broughton though.

[Polky]

Someone we looked at last season, and it wouldn’t surprise me if we went after him again. Quite mobile and can play a number of positions.

[Sweaty Gussets]

3 minutes ago, goozburger said:

Someone on social media is suggesting we've been to watch Paul Mullin twice. He's a 28 year-old forward from National League side Wrexham. Scored 46 goals in 65 appearances.

It might be nonsense, but if there is any truth in it, we really are getting desperate.

He was on TV yesterday. If you read the FA Cup thread some have claimed he's better than both Gally and Vale!

[BlackburnEnd75]

4 minutes ago, goozburger said:

Someone on social media is suggesting we've been to watch Paul Mullin twice. He's a 28 year-old forward from National League side Wrexham. Scored 46 goals in 65 appearances.

It might be nonsense, but if there is any truth in it, we really are getting desperate.

Great lower league striker, if we were in league 1 it would be worth a go. No way we should be considering it.

[joey_big_nose]

Surprised that name of the player (hopefully) over from France hasn't leaked out yet. Anyone got a scooby?

[Tom]

12 minutes ago, BRFC_Polky said:

Someone we looked at last season, and it wouldn’t surprise me if we went after him again. Quite mobile and can play a number of positions.

Bloody hell he doesn’t look too mobile!

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

43 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

Yep, I was really excited by Martin Dhalin but we didn’t see the best of him.

As a guy told me years ago when I first did my disc - “ You’ve got a friend for life there “.

[Guest]

Sergi Canos available from Brentford. Worth an ask on loan?

[davulsukur]

1 minute ago, Mellor Rover said:

Sergi Canos available from Brentford. Worth an ask on loan?

If there is any chance, he'd be a great signing 

[TheRevAshton]

7 minutes ago, Mellor Rover said:

Sergi Canos available from Brentford. Worth an ask on loan?

Big wages, plus we've just signed a winger - very unlikely.

Would be buzzing my baps off if we somehow managed to get him though.

Edited January 30, 2023 by TheRevAshton

[Polky]

23 minutes ago, BRFC_Polky said:

Someone we looked at last season, and it wouldn’t surprise me if we went after him again. Quite mobile and can play a number of positions.

It’s Millwall…

[Sweaty Gussets]

15 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

Surprised that name of the player (hopefully) over from France hasn't leaked out yet. Anyone got a scooby?

If it's a load of Le Bollocks there probably isn't a name. 

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, TheRevAshton said:

Big wages, plus we've just signed a winger - very unlikely.

Would be buzzing my baps off if we somehow managed to get him though.

£2.5million price tag for a permanent move apparently.

Like you say though, wages the issue. Once they get a taste of prem money they very rarely drop back down.

[Bethnal]

28 minutes ago, goozburger said:

Someone on social media is suggesting we've been to watch Paul Mullin twice. He's a 28 year-old forward from National League side Wrexham. Scored 46 goals in 65 appearances.

It might be nonsense, but if there is any truth in it, we really are getting desperate.

Watching him yesterday, he looks a good professional with leadership ability and natural footballing intelligence but he’s just not quick enough. Was surprised to learn he was only 28, he moves like he’s lost a yard of pace over the years. Possibly why he hasn’t broken through the ceiling as everything else about his game is a good quality.

Still, not for me.

[Lancaster Rover]

It's astounding Burke has managed to remain in gainful employment at such a high level after being terrible since his early days at Forest. He was sensational there and looked like he could emulate Bale as a strong running full back/forward. When he was at Celtic to resurrect his career there were lots of reports of his attitude being appalling and generally a bit of a Charlie. 

[davulsukur]

3 minutes ago, Mellor Rover said:

£2.5million price tag for a permanent move apparently.

Like you say though, wages the issue. Once they get a taste of prem money they very rarely drop back down.

Like JPVH, it feels like spending £2.5m would be fairly low risk and would likely yield a profit down the line.

[Guest]

@J*B you might need a new source!

[Iceman]

This is depressing 

[goozburger]

Brighton are in talks to sign a centre-back from Shakhtar Donetsk. Can I still live in hope for van Hecke coming back here?