BobLoz3 492 Posted June 13, 2019 Not sure how we missed this one... But I was doing my usual search around for rumours and this came up. Could be true, seems to fit with our recruitment policy, but not sure we need another LB? https://readnorwich.com/2019/06/12/norwich-scouting-collins-on-international-duty-with-nigeria/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,121 Posted June 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, BobLoz3 said: Not sure how we missed this one... But I was doing my usual search around for rumours and this came up. Could be true, seems to fit with our recruitment policy, but not sure we need another LB? https://readnorwich.com/2019/06/12/norwich-scouting-collins-on-international-duty-with-nigeria/ Unless we have reason to think there’s an irresistible offer coming for Jamal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted June 13, 2019 Just now, Nuff Said said: Unless we have reason to think there’s an irresistible offer coming for Jamal? Oooh let's hope not! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,121 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, BobLoz3 said: Oooh let's hope not! Or possibly Heise, although that would seem unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 13, 2019 Could be contingency planning in case Jamal is whisked away. I’d imagine Norwich are looking at a lot of players they don’t intend to sign this summer, it could be someone else at the Nigeria game they are looking at anyway. Especially as Collins would struggle to get a work permit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted June 13, 2019 Having seen the fixture list, we're planning ten at the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted June 13, 2019 Well , AV have started spending the bucketloads of cash they've got:Â https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/06/13/aston-villa-reportedly-agree-222m-wesley-moraes-deal-a-day-after/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,121 Posted June 13, 2019 Looking at that link, I thought they’d paid £222 million! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted June 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: Looking at that link, I thought they’d paid £222 million! Haha I can understand...but still it's ott... I have some friends in Belgium and they say he's good, but not worth that kind of money! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted June 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, ROBFLECK said: Well , AV have started spending the bucketloads of cash they've got:Â https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/06/13/aston-villa-reportedly-agree-222m-wesley-moraes-deal-a-day-after/ Signed Jota too... Money bags! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, BobLoz3 said: Signed Jota too... Money bags! It's almost as if FFP has completely gone out of the window and they've forgotten all about Ross McCormack. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted June 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, Woodman said: It's almost as if FFP has completely gone out of the window and they've forgotten all about Ross McCormack. John Percy of the Telegraph (who is normally highly reliable) is saying they want Kalvin Phillips for £15 million, Tyrone Mings, and are bidding £25 million for Jack Butland. There's no way on planet earth that they're FFP compliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted June 13, 2019 Well , I would like City to sign a few good additions to the squad ... but this one again underlines the problem with the overinflated prices! If our budget is only 20m £ , then we're not gonna be signing too many, it seems... yet again do we need to? difficult one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted June 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, Icecream Snow said: and are bidding £25 million for Jack Butland. Jed Steer would be an excellent addition for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted June 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Icecream Snow said: There's no way on planet earth that they're FFP compliant. Neither are Man City or Real Madrid... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Icecream Snow said: John Percy of the Telegraph (who is normally highly reliable) is saying they want Kalvin Phillips for £15 million, Tyrone Mings, and are bidding £25 million for Jack Butland. There's no way on planet earth that they're FFP compliant. Doesn’t matter what they spend now, they are out of the EFL. I expect, like Bournemouth and QPR, they will get a fine from the EFL but now they have been promoted the slate is wiped clean for future spending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Doesn’t matter what they spend now, they are out of the EFL. I expect, like Bournemouth and QPR, they will get a fine from the EFL but now they have been promoted the slate is wiped clean for future spending. Yep, until FFP breaches result in a points deduction, it's worthless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,159 Posted June 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Doesn’t matter what they spend now, they are out of the EFL. I expect, like Bournemouth and QPR, they will get a fine from the EFL but now they have been promoted the slate is wiped clean for future spending. And Leicester too. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/21/leicester-settlement-football-league-ffp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted June 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: And Leicester too. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/21/leicester-settlement-football-league-ffp Pretty old article, that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,159 Posted June 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, BobLoz3 said: Pretty old article, that. Eh? So what? Merely pointing out that it isn't just Bournemouth and QPR who have been fined for breaching FFP rules in the Championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,603 Posted June 13, 2019 17 minutes ago, Woodman said: Yep, until FFP breaches result in a points deduction, it's worthless. The problem is the EFL can't enforce a points deduction on an EPL team and I don't think the EPL has any interest in changing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 132 Posted June 13, 2019 Well, let's hope we can start discussing a ncfc signing on this thread soon... FFP doesn't hurt a team that get's promoted? Well it will never really function then will it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted June 13, 2019 41 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: Eh? So what? Merely pointing out that it isn't just Bournemouth and QPR who have been fined for breaching FFP rules in the Championship. Whoops! Soz, thought it was making a point about this coming season. That'll teach me not to read posts properly hey?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Doesn’t matter what they spend now, they are out of the EFL. I expect, like Bournemouth and QPR, they will get a fine from the EFL but now they have been promoted the slate is wiped clean for future spending. But what happens were they to be relegated again? Edited June 13, 2019 by Badger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIP COOK 13 Posted June 13, 2019 Think Villa could be doing a Fulham,buying players that are not much of a improvement on whats already there.Lets hope so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Badger said: But what happens were they to be relegated again? I believe it is a clean slate and they have three years to get themselves in shape - which is why it was so important for them to go up this season. I haven’t been massively keeping up on the numerous types of FFP so could be wrong with that. I would say that FFP is having some impact though as both Birmingham and Sheff W have had transfer embargoes due to it and Derby will probably have to make a profit on transfers this window to avoid the same fate further down the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 951 Posted June 13, 2019 In theory the offending club could be punished when they come back down and technically could even be refused a license to re-enter the football league, however, they normally settle in the first season or two and the latter option will likely never be used as it would risk the premier League just shutting the relegation/promotion door... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted June 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: I believe it is a clean slate and they have three years to get themselves in shape - which is why it was so important for them to go up this season. I haven’t been massively keeping up on the numerous types of FFP so could be wrong with that. I would say that FFP is having some impact though as both Birmingham and Sheff W have had transfer embargoes due to it and Derby will probably have to make a profit on transfers this window to avoid the same fate further down the line. Thanks. I was thinking about QPR... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted June 13, 2019 Failing Flippant Policy. Not really sure that it is an appropriate way to try and balance football. Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,320 Posted June 14, 2019 We're "tracking" Luca Connell from Bolton according to the Record. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-rangers-celtic-16515188 Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites