ncfc-tom 12 Posted January 17 With every passing day my optimism for signings wains. It's clear we need new blood in the team and Waggy clearly is not a fan of youth, but he might as well blood youngsters in the team now as oppose to continue with the dross we see week in week out, at least we Will identify them for next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted January 17 3 minutes ago, ncfc-tom said: With every passing day my optimism for signings wains. It's clear we need new blood in the team and Waggy clearly is not a fan of youth, but he might as well blood youngsters in the team now as oppose to continue with the dross we see week in week out, at least we Will identify them for next year. Not much going on anywhere in terms of transfers... I'd rather let Knapper draw up plans for next season as we are not going up this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 556 Posted January 17 (edited) 20 minutes ago, ncfc-tom said: With every passing day my optimism for signings wains. It's clear we need new blood in the team and Waggy clearly is not a fan of youth, but he might as well blood youngsters in the team now as oppose to continue with the dross we see week in week out, at least we Will identify them for next year. He is waiting for loan options to come available at the end of the window. I wouldn't expect anything imminently or otherwise, you may end up crying yourself to sleep. Edited January 17 by jaberry2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channon’s Windmill 335 Posted January 17 Maybe one in-coming loan at the end of the window, will probably be about it, not really the exciting window we were promised. Sticking with DW will probably mean we get a new manager in the summer and a total revamp in line with his requirements. The out of contract players pretty much make the churn a formality then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton canary 135 Posted January 17 12 minutes ago, Channon’s Windmill said: Maybe one in-coming loan at the end of the window, will probably be about it, not really the exciting window we were promised. Sticking with DW will probably mean we get a new manager in the summer and a total revamp in line with his requirements. The out of contract players pretty much make the churn a formality then. Fingers crossed for next season then 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 892 Posted January 17 27 minutes ago, Channon’s Windmill said: Maybe one in-coming loan at the end of the window, will probably be about it, not really the exciting window we were promised. Sticking with DW will probably mean we get a new manager in the summer and a total revamp in line with his requirements. The out of contract players pretty much make the churn a formality then. By whom, when, where ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soldier on 168 Posted January 17 56 minutes ago, jaberry2 said: He is waiting for loan options to come available at the end of the window. I wouldn't expect anything imminently or otherwise, you may end up crying yourself to sleep. Hardly the young long term options knapper and Attanasio referred to at AGM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,407 Posted January 17 1 hour ago, ncfc-tom said: With every passing day my optimism for signings wains. It's clear we need new blood in the team and Waggy clearly is not a fan of youth, but he might as well blood youngsters in the team now as oppose to continue with the dross we see week in week out, at least we Will identify them for next year. Have a word with Auntie Delia, get her to nudge BK into action 😜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 556 Posted January 17 10 minutes ago, Soldier on said: Hardly the young long term options knapper and Attanasio referred to at AGM I think the goal is obviously to lower the age of the squad, which will almost happen automatically when some older options are released at the end of the season. I'm not sticking up for anyone here, but it would just seem we dont have a pot to pi55 in currently and the only viable options are frees and loan additions. Hardly exciting times. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,339 Posted January 17 I’m now assuming they’ve taken the decision not to spend much on players for Wagner in this window as they are saving it for the summer and intend to ditch him at the end of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ged in the onion bag 857 Posted January 17 1 hour ago, ncfc-tom said: With every passing day my optimism for signings wains. It's clear we need new blood in the team and Waggy clearly is not a fan of youth, but he might as well blood youngsters in the team now as oppose to continue with the dross we see week in week out, at least we Will identify them for next year. Forward thinking... be careful, not many on here see beyond the next match unless it's mention of promotion! For what its worth, I totally agree, its the only way for us to prosper. Very few see it, but some are finally coming around to the realisation now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,339 Posted January 17 19 minutes ago, RobJames said: By whom, when, where ? To be fair Attanasio said something to that effect at the AGM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 644 Posted January 17 To be fair I would be pretty annoyed if I was Wagner and no new signings arrive before deadline day. Hull have strengthened so have Boro. Say we finish 3 points shay of 6th place and he is then sacked. I feel he will be right to feel slightly letdown and essentially on a hiding to nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 892 Posted January 17 4 minutes ago, Jim Smith said: To be fair Attanasio said something to that effect at the AGM Nothing that was reported in the press, so I assume both you and the OP were at the AGM and heard something that was not reported outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 556 Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, Ulfotto said: To be fair I would be pretty annoyed if I was Wagner and no new signings arrive before deadline day. Hull have strengthened so have Boro. Say we finish 3 points shay of 6th place and he is then sacked. I feel he will be right to feel slightly letdown and essentially on a hiding to nothing. We will probably strengthen to some degree. Whom and how many remains a question mark. If I was Knapper I would of looked to conclude something early in the window to get fans on side, rather than radio silence which only raised concerns from fans. But its just the usual poor handling of matters as normal for little old Norwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,798 Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Kenny Foggo said: Not much going on anywhere in terms of transfers... I'd rather let Knapper draw up plans for next season as we are not going up this season. Look what we ended up with when Webber and Wagner were granted time last summer to draw up plans. This time round it is Knapper and Wagner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soldier on 168 Posted January 17 1 hour ago, RobJames said: By whom, when, where ? It was Wagner that said it in a pre match press conference having discussed plans with knapper. Quotes were certainly on Pinkun at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 892 Posted January 17 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Soldier on said: It was Wagner that said it in a pre match press conference having discussed plans with knapper. Quotes were certainly on Pinkun at the time. Having checked the best I can find is this from 7th Dec. No promises whatsoever, just some vague thoughts, mostly from a journalist. And not from the AGM either. I can only wonder why some folk feel the need to invent stuff. https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/23972570.david-wagner-outlines-norwich-city-january-preparations/ Edited January 17 by RobJames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,283 Posted January 17 12 minutes ago, Soldier on said: It was Wagner that said it in a pre match press conference having discussed plans with knapper. Quotes were certainly on Pinkun at the time. Yes I do recall it. It was fairly soon after the AGM. He used the word 'exciting' twice in the same sentence. From memory it was something like him and Knapper had drawn up a list of targets and BK was to discuss capital requirements with Attanasio. Still a couple of weeks left, but you fear this may have all been kicked into touch, or perhaps it relies on a player sale like Rowe or Sara. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 892 Posted January 17 9 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Yes I do recall it. It was fairly soon after the AGM. He used the word 'exciting' twice in the same sentence. From memory it was something like him and Knapper had drawn up a list of targets and BK was to discuss capital requirements with Attanasio. Still a couple of weeks left, but you fear this may have all been kicked into touch, or perhaps it relies on a player sale like Rowe or Sara. Actually, what was said was 'exciting ideas,' which could relate to anything squad wise. Not in the same sentence and NO talk of drawing up a list of targets either. Here from 16 mins onwards https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/23976562.norwich-city-david-wagner-interview-performance-levels/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,283 Posted January 17 1 minute ago, RobJames said: Actually, what was said was 'exciting ideas,' which could relate to anything squad wise. Not in the same sentence and NO talk of drawing up a list of targets either. Here from 16 mins onwards https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/23976562.norwich-city-david-wagner-interview-performance-levels/ I definitely saw an interview with Attanasio post AGM where he mentioned 'targets'. Can't be bothered to check back through YouTube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davidlingfield 63 Posted January 17 3 hours ago, ncfc-tom said: With every passing day my optimism for signings wains. It's clear we need new blood in the team and Waggy clearly is not a fan of youth, but he might as well blood youngsters in the team now as oppose to continue with the dross we see week in week out, at least we Will identify them for next year. Transfers will only be one way in this window, and that is out. I suppose there might be an inward loan, but there really is no money available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 892 Posted January 17 So we had promises made at the AGM, then supposed exciting signings made in a Friday interview, now Anastasia talking of targets sometime after the AGM. Two of which do not come up in any google search and one is a misrepresentation of what actually was said. Even stating targets is not the same as claiming signings will be made. I am sure every pro club has targets they which to sign. It is much like claiming that because Wagner has said he wants to win a game, he actually said we will win that game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul101 94 Posted January 17 2 hours ago, Jim Smith said: I’m now assuming they’ve taken the decision not to spend much on players for Wagner in this window as they are saving it for the summer and intend to ditch him at the end of the season. Forest are having a fire sale would like to think some good championship hands burried in that huge squad and no I dont want Omi back he adds nothing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites