Who would you (personally) sign for the the upcoming season?

[CrankyCanary 32]

21 hours ago, Big Vince said:

No one. Waste of time. Socialists must go first. 

Can you explain to me what socialism is without quoting stuff off of Wiki how or Wikipedia.?

[Move Klose 303]

13 minutes ago, CrankyCanary said:

They're League Two players, neither clubs you going to demand £5M+ for their signatures. Pallpark 750k to £1.5M. Stevens is a year younger,( sorry I made a mistake on that front originally) at 24, Telford is 25. Why would their wages be high? 

We won't be signing any strikers from league 2 anyway. All someone has done is picked out the two top scorers in that league. They couldn't tell you what sort of player they are, are they fast, are they a big man up top type. Telford has scored as many goals this season as he has combined in the previous 7. Matt Stevens 31 goals in the top 5 divions in 107 games 24 of those coming this season. 

 

[Big Vince 318]

5 minutes ago, CrankyCanary said:

Can you explain to me what socialism is without quoting stuff off of Wiki how or Wikipedia.?

If you worked for the Mirror Group then you are a socialist. Wynnie worked for the Mirror Group in the heyday of socialism so that makes him a socialist. Delia married a socialist so that makes her one too, especially as she has so openly endorsed the Labour Party on a number of occasions. The causes that Delia supports are usually of the lefty variety. She also opposed Brexit thus making herself an Enemy of the People. 

[CrankyCanary 32]

4 minutes ago, Big Vince said:

If you worked for the Mirror Group then you are a socialist. Wynnie worked for the Mirror Group in the heyday of socialism so that makes him a socialist. Delia married a socialist so that makes her one too, especially as she has so openly endorsed the Labour Party on a number of occasions. The causes that Delia supports are usually of the lefty variety. She also opposed Brexit thus making herself an Enemy of the People. 

Right. "She also opposed Brexit thus making herself an enemy of the people". Do you hear yourself, having a personal opinion on something doesn't make you an "enemy of the people"  as you put it. It doesn't suddenly make you Public enemy number one for half the population. If she was one of the proponents of a second referendum, like the Lib Dems, then that's something else entirely.

[GodlyOtsemobor 2,309]

DJed Spence 

Buchanan 

Hamer 

Browne

Lawrence 

Ogbene 

Clarke-Harris 

Piroe 

 

Making my team look something like this come match day one... (Taking into account who I think will leave) 

                               Krul 

Spence.   Hanley. Omobamidele Buchanan

                    Hamer.  Browne 

Sargent             Dowell.           Lawrence 

                           Pukki 

Subs 

Gunn, Gibson, Byram, PLM, McLean, ogbene Clarke-Harris, piroe

Edited April 23, 2022 by GodlyOtsemobor

[YellowCanary 11]

Harry Toffolo must be player of the season in championship how the hell did he get away?! My signing without a doubt 

 

[CrankyCanary 32]

11 minutes ago, GodlyOtsemobor said:

DJed Spence 

Buchanan 

Hamer 

Browne

Lawrence 

Ogbene 

Clarke-Harris 

Piroe 

 

Making my team look something like this come match day one... (Taking into account who I think will leave) 

                               Krul 

Spence.   Hanley. Omobamidele Buchanan

                    Hamer.  Browne 

Sargent             Dowell.           Lawrence 

                           Pukki 

Subs 

Gunn, Gibson, Byram, PLM, McLean, ogbene Clarke-Harris, piroe

I like Clarke Harris, very underrated, and I don't think he's quite hit his prime. Would he succeed in the Prem though? And whilst your at it tell me more about Piroe, I don't know anything about him?

[GodlyOtsemobor 2,309]

1 minute ago, CrankyCanary said:

I like Clarke Harris, very underrated, and I don't think he's quite hit his prime. Would he succeed in the Prem though? And whilst your at it tell me more about Piroe, I don't know anything about him?

That's the question isn't it, like many we would never know until he's given a chance there... But Would he be any worse than what we've gone with this year (apart from teemu)? I doubt it. 

 

Piroe, honestly what little I've seen Ive just liked, he's got 20 goals. Decent pace, I think he could make very much the same runs and pukki and I just think he'd be able to be the like for like swap for teemu that we miss when he's running on empty. 

Chasing a game, teemu puffing out of his backside... Throw them both on have Clarke-Harris winning the ball and playing through a fresh l, quick piroe.... (Sounds so simple and easy in theory doesn't it) 

[CrankyCanary 32]

No way in which I could see he us getting Spence, pretty much the hottest property in the Championship right now, I'd be very surprised if he's still in the Champo next season. The rest combined would be very expensive, I'd be surprised if we could afford them all and even more surprised if they all wanted to play for ickle old Nodge.

Edited April 23, 2022 by CrankyCanary

[duke63 542]

Luka Milivojevic from Palace. Exactly the type of player we have missed in our 2 EPL seasons.

[hertfordyellow 460]

20 hours ago, CrankyCanary said:

They're League Two players, neither clubs you going to demand £5M+ for their signatures. Pallpark 750k to £1.5M. Stevens is a year younger,( sorry I made a mistake on that front originally) at 24, Telford is 25. Why would their wages be high? 

You misread. I asked you why we couldn’t afford the Coventry players?

[baldy09 156]

We need to sign some good talent spotters for a start

[CrankyCanary 32]

34 minutes ago, hertfordyellow said:

You misread. I asked you why we couldn’t afford the Coventry players?

Hamer I'd expect to be pricy as he's only 24 , already highly rated and having linked interest from five or so clubs in the Premier league. Gyokeres I think is more likely, but I still expect him to cost an arm and a leg being only 23 and scoring 15 goals this season. He also doesn't have much a track record before this season scoring at a high level, which I suppose is to be expected considering his age. He did score 20 goals in his debut season in senior Football in the Superettan (Swedish second tier) which is an impressive stat irrespective of the quality of said league but it doesn't necessarily translate to Pro football. He's also superior imo to Ross Stewart who we have been scouting (allegedly).

[hertfordyellow 460]

2 minutes ago, CrankyCanary said:

Hamer I'd expect to be pricy as he's only 24 , already highly rated and having linked interest from five or so clubs in the Premier league. Gyokeres I think is more likely, but I still expect him to cost an arm and a leg being only 23 and scoring 15 goals this season. He also doesn't have much a track record before this season scoring at a high level, which I suppose is to be expected considering his age. He did score 20 goals in his debut season in senior Football in the Superettan (Swedish second tier) which is an impressive stat irrespective of the quality of said league but it doesn't necessarily translate to Pro football. He's also superior imo to Ross Stewart who we have been scouting (allegedly).

We’ll see but I think we will make 7-8-9 million signings next season. I put him near that bracket.

[CrankyCanary 32]

Just now, CrankyCanary said:

Hamer I'd expect to be pricy as he's only 24 , already highly rated and having linked interest from five or so clubs in the Premier league. Gyokeres I think is more likely, but I still expect him to cost an arm and a leg being only 23 and scoring 15 goals this season. He also doesn't have much a track record before this season scoring at a high level, which I suppose is to be expected considering his age. He did score 20 goals in his debut season in senior Football in the Superettan (Swedish second tier) which is an impressive stat irrespective of the quality of said league but it doesn't necessarily translate to Pro football. He's also superior imo to Ross Stewart who we have been scouting (allegedly).

Hamer £10M - £15M+. Gyokeres £5M - £10M + add ons. Another thing Covpot need money for reinvestment, I have a hunch they'll charge an arm and a leg for either. This article if true seems to back up my theory. https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/20m-as-a-benchmark-viktor-gyokeres-price-tag-at-coventry-city-if-january-interest-emerges/

[First Wazzock 902]

I doubt we've got any money left after Webber wasted shed loads of it last season

[essex canary 496]

Perhaps there was a time when we would have said Sophie Loren but the world has moved on.

[Tommo 51]

Jack Clarke at Spurs. Was electric when at leeds. Lost his way at Spurs but with a good run in the championship and his raw talent he would add some direct pace to our wing play 

[CrankyCanary 32]

1 hour ago, Tommo said:

Jack Clarke at Spurs. Was electric when at leeds. Lost his way at Spurs but with a good run in the championship and his raw talent he would add some direct pace to our wing play 

Nice suggestion, would have to be on a permanent though.

[canarydan23 4,060]

On 23/04/2022 at 16:54, CrankyCanary said:

Hamer I'd expect to be pricy as he's only 24 , already highly rated and having linked interest from five or so clubs in the Premier league. Gyokeres I think is more likely, but I still expect him to cost an arm and a leg being only 23 and scoring 15 goals this season. He also doesn't have much a track record before this season scoring at a high level, which I suppose is to be expected considering his age. He did score 20 goals in his debut season in senior Football in the Superettan (Swedish second tier) which is an impressive stat irrespective of the quality of said league but it doesn't necessarily translate to Pro football. He's also superior imo to Ross Stewart who we have been scouting (allegedly).

The Hamer thing annoys me because, as I've said on another friend, my Coventry-following cousin said he would be a good signing for us last August when I said we needed a DM to replace Skipp else we'd be screwed. He was worried we might raid Hamer and said he'd be ours for no more than £5 million, possibly less. I suspect now he'd be a bit more than that, especially with rumoured interest from the Old Firm clubs and Prem-bound Bournemouth.

[NR32-Yellow 7]

Although we seem to have an abundance of wingers i believe it is an area we need to strengthen.

Out:
Rashica - I'd sadly expect to go.
Placheta - Not good enough.
Rowe - I feel a loan move would be better for him.
Cantwell - Can't see Bournemouth taking him on. Offload if the right offer comes along, if not keep and see if he has the hunger to perform and get himself a better free transfer move the following season.

Keep
Sargent - I prefer him out wide, limited ability but reminds me of Kuyt, Think he will do better in a winning team. 
Tzolis - With the money we have payed we need to give him a better opportunity next season.


In:
Josh Bowler
Contracts up at the end of the season although Blackpool have a years option. Would definitely be one id be targeting and i've seen a report that we are watching him. Left footed tricky right winger with an eye for goal. Had a good season this year.

Scott Twine
Can play on the left or in the No10. Just been named league 1 player of the season. Been linked to Forrest. Would command a fee but i have no idea how big.

 

 

I also believe we still miss that CDM who can break up play well and keep the ball effectively.

In:
Flynn Downes
Very long shot as only signed for Swansea in the summer plus his Ipswich connections. Seems to be a player that you hate if he's not on your team. I remember reading an article not to long ago that stated he has one of the best ball retention stats (if not the best) in the championship and was also very high on winning the ball back. Would demand a nice fee but considering the money we would generate from Rashica i think its possible.

 

 

They would be my three signings. With Idah also being able to play wide i dont see the need for another if we have Twine, Tzolis, Sargent and Bowler all competing. Twine could also compete with Dowell in the No10.


Full Squad:
Krul
Gunn
McGovern
Byram
Aarons
Hanley
Omobamidele
Gibson
Tomkinson
Giannoulis
McCallum
Sorenson
Downes
McLean
Lees-Melou
Sargent
Bowler
Dowell
Twine
Tzolis
Idah
Pukki
Hugill / Kamara - whoever impresses more pre season.

 

[Jimmy Raggatip 60]

you can forget Gyokeres. I think Brighton have first refusal

[Thirsty Lizard 3,165]

14 hours ago, canarydan23 said:

The Hamer thing annoys me because, as I've said on another friend, my Coventry-following cousin said he would be a good signing for us last August when I said we needed a DM to replace Skipp else we'd be screwed. He was worried we might raid Hamer and said he'd be ours for no more than £5 million, possibly less. I suspect now he'd be a bit more than that, especially with rumoured interest from the Old Firm clubs and Prem-bound Bournemouth.

I'm not sure if this is what you mean or not, but Hamer isn't even close to being a Defensive midfielder. 

[Midlands Yellow 3,985]

1 minute ago, Thirsty Lizard said:

I'm not sure if this is what you mean or not, but Hamer isn't even close to being a Defensive midfielder. 

Watched him much? How would you describe his play? 

[sgncfc 1,228]

Piroe is not coming to Norwich to sit on the bench. We won't buy a striker with Pukki, Idah and the youngsters already here.

I doubt Cantwell will be going to Bournemouth - not in the squad tonight, but might be injured, so him/Dowell as the 10. I like Lawrence at Derby - don't care that he's a bit of a moron, we need some grit. We also have a couple of youngsters who might step up, Gibbs, Clark, Adshead. I'd love an experienced head like Milivojevic though.

Depends who leaves but I don't see many incomings. This squad is easily good enough. Maybe another couple of 18/19 year olds at £4-5m a pop.

[canarydan23 4,060]

8 hours ago, Thirsty Lizard said:

I'm not sure if this is what you mean or not, but Hamer isn't even close to being a Defensive midfielder. 

Yes. He is. Gets forward more than Skipp, arguably closer to Normann, but he is a defensive midfielder and has spent the bulk of the season in the centre of a 3-4-2-1 with wing-backs and responsibility to sit in when they bomb forward.

Out of curiosity, where did you think he played? Or did you just see he'd scored and assisted a few and assumed he couldn't be a DM?

Edited April 27, 2022 by canarydan23

[Jersey Canary 143]

Beilek is a good shout from Derby. I’d definately sniff around some of the Derby youngsters and Peterborough have some decent youngsters that might be worth signing. 
 

Specifically, I’d sign Davis from Villa, Hourihane from Villa, Piroe from Swansea. Jake Livermore to cover the DM slot. 

[Thirsty Lizard 3,165]

3 hours ago, canarydan23 said:

Yes. He is. Gets forward more than Skipp, arguably closer to Normann, but he is a defensive midfielder and has spent the bulk of the season in the centre of a 3-4-2-1 with wing-backs and responsibility to sit in when they bomb forward.

Out of curiosity, where did you think he played? Or did you just see he'd scored and assisted a few and assumed he couldn't be a DM?

Right - I'll hold my hands up -  I've got that wrong - should have done more research before posting.

Yes - exactly what you said - I've watched a lot of Coventry highlights over the last couple of seasons and he seemed to pop up an awful lot scoring and creating goals. 

[Thirsty Lizard 3,165]

11 hours ago, Midlands Yellow said:

Watched him much? How would you describe his play? 

As in reply to Canarydan. Didn't do my research properly before posting - that'll teach me to go off just watching highlights. 🙂 

[canarydan23 4,060]

20 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said:

Right - I'll hold my hands up -  I've got that wrong - should have done more research before posting.

Yes - exactly what you said - I've watched a lot of Coventry highlights over the last couple of seasons and he seemed to pop up an awful lot scoring and creating goals. 

He does get forward a lot more than Skipp so I wouldn't say he's like for like, but he's more defensively minded than anyone we currently have. Hard to say how he'd have handled the Prem, but I suspect if we bought him in the summer he'd have been our best midfielder by far.