2025 Summer Transfer Thread. 😂

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1 hour ago, Scotty1991 said:

Just read that we are linked with Brereton again? Any truth in this or do I need to step out of the parallel universe I’ve just found myself in?

Come back to reality squire 😊

[chaddyrovers]

33 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

 You just add names and then say we have x number of players and dont judge on quality.

Its 3 players FFS, grow up man.

I have add Michalski to be third choice and when asked if he isn't third keeper who will be you yet again ignored the question, probably cos you don't a feck clue. 

I added Tyjon and Montgomery to the squad cos both have potential and talent, something I believe in is bringing through young players into our first team, you clearly don't despite your claims. 

 

33 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

If you genuinely believed in your list then surely we only need a right winger, why do we even need 3?

we need an extra centre given Carter's injury and we can't push Wharton too much . 

right sided attacking midfielder is a priority. 

33 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

You also say that every single manager is honest and straight talking. You can't fathom that any manager might not get what he wants. Its not even specific to Rovers, im sure very few managers end transfer windows 100% totally satisfied.

Im employing some critical thinking. They said 6 or 7 before Weimann and Batth left. In fact, Gestede said right wing because "ACD is leaving and we only have Dolan in that position" so you can add him too. Also, the requirement for a centre back also is an additional one because Carter has got injured again. So in my opinion, if we only get 2 or 3 more, we have not signed enough players to build up the squad as big as what was initially planned. You cant fathom that. No way could that happen in your head, it must be going exactly as planned.

like I said previously maybe Ismael knew that Batth and Weimann were re-signing here something your critical thinking clearly haven't thought about here and can't see fathom that out. 

we have 24 players in the first team squad already something else you can't fathom. 

33 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

My comments about not signing a striker were in reference to comments about Ismael deciding that Ohashi and Gueye will suffice up front. Gestede said that we did want some more competition there so IF we dont sign a striker, then it doesnt suggest alignment or something has changed. Maybe a striker is within the 2 or 3.

Well if Ismael is happy with that plus with the other options he has in Leonard and Boggan. Maybe he is planning on bringing Boggan through during the season. ever thought off that? 

[Ricky]

So if Brittain goes you’ll be happy to come back here and say you were wrong then Chaddy? You’ll have no issue admitting that you judged that one completely wrong. I’ll be the first to say I was wrong if the tables are turned and he’s here at the end of the window. I just can’t see it happening. 

[roversfan99]

11 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Its 3 players FFS, grow up man.

I have add Michalski to be third choice and when asked if he isn't third keeper who will be you yet again ignored the question, probably cos you don't a feck clue. 

I added Tyjon and Montgomery to the squad cos both have potential and talent, something I believe in is bringing through young players into our first team, you clearly don't despite your claims. 

 

we need an extra centre given Carter's injury and we can't push Wharton too much . 

right sided attacking midfielder is a priority. 

like I said previously maybe Ismael knew that Batth and Weimann were re-signing here something your critical thinking clearly haven't thought about here and can't see fathom that out. 

we have 24 players in the first team squad already something else you can't fathom. 

Well if Ismael is happy with that plus with the other options he has in Leonard and Boggan. Maybe he is planning on bringing Boggan through during the season. ever thought off that? 

It isnt using critical thinking to just assume that every thing that happens is exactly as planned.

You have fabricated that argument that I dont want the young players to come through. I will reiterate that I would have both Tyjon and Montgomery as part of the first team squad. (Although I would want their contracts to be sorted before the window closes)

I also havent said that I want a new keeper. If both got injured then I think we could sign a senior goalkeeper anyway, might be wrong but think you can get an emergency one on a short term loan. But unlikely to be needed. 

The stuff about Boggan is really stretching it. If he had even the slightest intention of using him then he would have been involved in the first team picture in pre season.

I stand by what I said, that we wanted 6 or 7 BEFORE Weimann and Batth left, and when Gestede spoke, he also said we need a right winger to replace ACD "as we only have Dolan." If we only sign 2 or 3 more, I dont think the squad will be as big as they had planned 

Its not an immense criticism to suggest that a club might not fill every intended vacancy in the squad that it had planned. Last summer, we were desperately scrambling around for another winger on deadline day and one fell through so we didnt get everything we wanted then either.

[Torgeir]

2 hours ago, Southside Rover said:

Palulu looks a good player, similar style to the Beradji lad we were close to signing, though a different position.

Like others have said, seems a level above us at least though he does only have a year left on so contract. Interesting read on his international career where he was called up by Angola but withdrew for health reasons, then switched alliance to DR Congo, got a call up and withdrew due to injury. Apparently cleared his insta account of all things Jagiellona suggesting a move is imminent or he's upset with them

Link to Palulu article please

[bluebruce]

40 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Its 3 players FFS, grow up man.

I have add Michalski to be third choice and when asked if he isn't third keeper who will be you yet again ignored the question, probably cos you don't a feck clue. 

I added Tyjon and Montgomery to the squad cos both have potential and talent, something I believe in is bringing through young players into our first team, you clearly don't despite your claims. 

 

we need an extra centre given Carter's injury and we can't push Wharton too much . 

right sided attacking midfielder is a priority. 

like I said previously maybe Ismael knew that Batth and Weimann were re-signing here something your critical thinking clearly haven't thought about here and can't see fathom that out. 

we have 24 players in the first team squad already something else you can't fathom. 

Well if Ismael is happy with that plus with the other options he has in Leonard and Boggan. Maybe he is planning on bringing Boggan through during the season. ever thought off that? 

You and RF99 have had back and forth for years. You always disagree on nearly everything but you spend a lot of time talking with each other. You both spend more time talking to each other than anyone else. You're basically frenemies.

Anyway, I'm saying all of this to ask you - why has your tone to RF99 become more hostile and rude recently? I mean, you have become moreso in general to be perfectly honest, but I'm really curious why you seem to have changed from respectfully disagreeing with him to acting like he's an idiot. He is in no way an idiot btw. He also doesn't seem to be aggressive towards you, his comments are pretty much always measured.

(This isn't because of this post in particular btw, you've been much ruder to him in others)

[Gordon Ottershaw]

So, are we signing anyone else or nah?

[chaddyrovers]

6 hours ago, bluebruce said:

You and RF99 have had back and forthmore for years. You always disagree on nearly everything but you spend a lot of time talking with each other. You both spend more time talking to each other than anyone else. You're basically frenemies.

Anyway, I'm saying all of this to ask you - why has your tone to RF99 become more hostile and rude recently? I mean, you have become moreso in geseral to be perfectly honest, but I'm really curious why you seem to have changed from respectfully disagreeing with him to acting like he's an idiot. He is in no way an idiot btw. He also doesn't seem to be aggressive towards you, his comments are pretty much always measured.

(This isn't because of this post in particular btw, you've been much ruder to him in others)

We are both passionate Rovers fans at the end of the day. Yes we discuss the issues but I have nothing but respected  @roversfan99 and his opinions whilst respectfully disagreeing with him. 

If you think ive become more hostile then I apologise if it comes across that way. 

[chaddyrovers]

4 hours ago, Gordon Ottershaw said:

So, are we signing anyone else or nah?

Ismael wants 2 or 3 more ins

[MarkBRFC]

9 hours ago, Scotty1991 said:

Just read that we are linked with Brereton again? Any truth in this or do I need to step out of the parallel universe I’ve just found myself in?

I saw that earlier, it's an opinion piece rather than a transfer link.

[alexanders]

https://saintsmarching.com/saints-striker-dismissed-winter-move-but-must-seal-same-opportunity-now
 

were we sniffing about getting Diaz on loan in January? 

Bali Mumba:

Shirt changed from 2 to 1 1. Although this does not explicitly confirm Mumba’s transfer future, it all but confirms that the 23-year-old full-back will remain at Argyle for the upcoming season

Apparently he is high up the list on replacements if Brittain goes. 

 

 

[Upside Down]

5 hours ago, Gordon Ottershaw said:

So, are we signing anyone else or nah?

If we do they'll likely be shite.

[rigger]

13 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Charlton are spending a few million on Kelman who was top scorer in League 1 last season.

It does add some perspective when all 3 promoted sides are in different leagues to us financially. Our expectations are so low that a few signings for low fees having seen so much come in and we dont expect it, it leads to some of our fans gloating about it.

Still think Charlton will be near the bottom and their signings are very limited to domestic players but in Kelman and Apter they seem to be targetting top league 1 players who are young to mainly invest it. The other 2 should be well away from the bottom and Birmingham will be looking towards the play offs.

Perhaps the three promoted teams realise that the squads that got them promoted, may not be good enough to keep them up. 

[KentExile]

Is there no Nixon fairytale for us today?

Surely he hasn't given up on selling Brittain/Tyjon/Higgins for us yet?  There is still a month of the window to go!

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

8 minutes ago, rigger said:

Perhaps the three promoted teams realise that the squads that got them promoted, may not be good enough to keep them up. 

By spending money on domestic players that cost a fair bit of money.  Are they stupid? How on earth can they afford those type of wages?  Somebody needs to point them to the Belgian league - especially the relegated teams.  Bargains galore. 

[chaddyrovers]

9 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Is there no Nixon fairytale for us today?

Surely he hasn't given up on selling Brittain/Tyjon/Higgins for us yet?  There is still a month of the window to go!

Nope nothing. Said no Rovers tale yesterday 

It's seems like we still trying negotiate different terms for Baradji. Then add 5th centre back and then more importantly a quality right sided attacking player. 

[chaddyrovers]

Just now, Wing Wizard Windy Miller said:

By spending money on domestic players that cost a fair bit of money.  Are they stupid? How on earth can they afford those type of wages?  Somebody needs to point them to the Belgian league - especially the relegated teams.  Bargains galore. 

How many quality championship players have they signed this summer? 

[Herbie6590]

20 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Is there no Nixon fairytale for us today?

 

[ObiWhan8t7]

Seen a few posts on social media that the story by Nixon on player with dodgy injury is Pears. Hair transplant gone wrong.

[Jimmy612]

11 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

How many quality championship players have they signed this summer? 

How many have we signed since 2022?

[bluebruce]

2 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

We are both passionate Rovers fans at the end of the day. Yes we discuss the issues but I have nothing but respected  @roversfan99 and his opinions whilst respectfully disagreeing with him. 

If you think ive become more hostile then I apologise if it comes across that way. 

Fair enough Chaddy, thanks for clarifying. It has come across that way at times. It might be worth considering your tone a little bit before replying 

[chaddyrovers]

44 minutes ago, Jimmy612 said:

How many have we signed since 2022?

Plenty

Brittain Hyam Szmodics Tronstad Ribeiro Ohashi Ayari Chrisene Cantwell Mcloughlin Gueye to name a few. 

But of course some haven't like Mola, Wahlstedt, Ennis. 

Just like every championship club. 

Edited 50 minutes ago by chaddyrovers

[AspRover]

2 hours ago, alexanders said:

https://saintsmarching.com/saints-striker-dismissed-winter-move-but-must-seal-same-opportunity-now
 

 

What a weird 'article' - it reads like someone barely literate trying to imitate the style of tabloid football journalism.

I do wonder if there was a rumour at the Southampton side of things that we tried to loan BBD in January though, considering that we were probably trying to loan in any out of favour prem striker we could (ended up with Dennis) it actually wouldn't surprise me it that had some truth to it. Probably putting two and two together and making five. I doubt it's something we'd actively re-visit.

[RevidgeBlue]

12 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Plenty

Brittain Hyam Szmodics Tronstad Ribeiro Ohashi Ayari Chrisene Cantwell Mcloughlin Gueye to name a few. 

But of course some haven't like Mola, Wahlstedt, Ennis. 

Just like every championship club. 

The only ones of those who were proven Championship players before they arrived were Brittain Hyam Mcloughlin and arguably Cantwell.

[BankEnd Rover]

Just now, RevidgeBlue said:

The only ones of those who were proven Championship players before they arrived were Brittain Hyam Mcloughlin and arguably Cantwell.

Riberio as well when he was at Forest.