JonnyJonnyRowe 472 Posted January 31 (edited) Seems to be a huge number of rumours about all sorts of players joining various clubs, got about 4 rumoured signings ourselves. And yet there have been just 5 completed transfers in the top 4 leagues of English football so far today, 31st January, of which 2 are loans and none are in the Premier League. Its eerily quiet in terms of actually completed deals. Almost feels like there football has hit its credit limits, like we might be on the precipice of some sort of huge English football financial crisis? Edited January 31 by JonnyJonnyRowe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S_81 861 Posted January 31 Sky will have their work cut out more than usual to fill the deadline day airtime tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,689 Posted January 31 With SvH seemingly about to sign, we do seem - as supporters - to have been rather distracted from the cdm that we were mainly expecting. Hopefully there’ll be a late surprise on that score. Re: the lack of general transfer activity across the board, perhaps the Everton/Forest situation has helped clubs to a realisation that peeing endless money away without any comeback has finally caught up with them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S_81 861 Posted January 31 9 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: With SvH seemingly about to sign, we do seem - as supporters - to have been rather distracted from the cdm that we were mainly expecting. Hopefully there’ll be a late surprise on that score. Re: the lack of general transfer activity across the board, perhaps the Everton/Forest situation has helped clubs to a realisation that peeing endless money away without any comeback has finally caught up with them. Indeed. Not as much as a CDM rumour. Infact not many players linked with us at all. Bar a random Twitter mention of us being interested in Portsmouth winger, Paddy Lane. Who has played most of this season for them and only joined last January, so given they are on the way up I’d doubt that one has legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 472 Posted January 31 26 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: With SvH seemingly about to sign, we do seem - as supporters - to have been rather distracted from the cdm that we were mainly expecting. Hopefully there’ll be a late surprise on that score. Don't worry, Wagner will probably play him as a CDM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,024 Posted January 31 Ipswich busy on my FM24 save. No really, there is a team called Binfield FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 696 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, S_81 said: Sky will have their work cut out more than usual to fill the deadline day airtime tomorrow. They really need to give it up. SSN is a joke really, same stuff repeated all day with all the dramatic music etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 373 Posted January 31 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: Ipswich busy on my FM24 save. No really, there is a team called Binfield FC Binfield is real place, just north of Bracknell. To be honest, it’d actually be quite fitting if they decided to rename it ‘Little Ipswich’. Edited January 31 by mrdi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S_81 861 Posted January 31 8 minutes ago, Satriales said: They really need to give it up. SSN is a joke really, same stuff repeated all day with all the dramatic music etc. I think the channel is needed, but a whole day of transfer talk is hugely repetitive. Albeit they probably bank on someone just tuning in for ten mins here and there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul101 94 Posted January 31 lots of clubs skirting FFP multiple premier league teams needing to sell or cut the wage bill before they can bring anyone in West ham ,Aston villa ,Newcastle to name three none of them have money worries but just can spend the money they do have due to over spending rumour has it Man cities crimes are so great they might get a Juventus style kicking out of the league due to the 115 breachs of FFP outside of England there is even less money but thats normal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,040 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Nexus_Canary said: Ipswich busy on my FM24 save. No really, there is a team called Binfield FC Had the immense pleasure of staying in the Travelodge in Binfield many years ago................... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,316 Posted January 31 (edited) What is a little eerie is that Binfield's local derby is vs Bracknell Town. And they just so happen to have a bird sat on a ball as their badge: I think we've found a glitch in the matrix. While Kris and Jake from Talk Bracknell Town seem nice chaps, Binfield Crazy seems a little unhinged. Edited January 31 by Google Bot 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,303 Posted January 31 3 hours ago, Nexus_Canary said: Harry sez...."Has anyone seen my dog....he's got my wallet?".... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,277 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Paul101 said: lots of clubs skirting FFP multiple premier league teams needing to sell or cut the wage bill before they can bring anyone in West ham ,Aston villa ,Newcastle to name three none of them have money worries but just can spend the money they do have due to over spending rumour has it Man cities crimes are so great they might get a Juventus style kicking out of the league due to the 115 breachs of FFP outside of England there is even less money but thats normal Just wondering how this is impacting clubs lower down the food chain? Pretty much zero activity, therefore no ripple effect. Whilst FFP is good in some ways, if you need money through player trading then it must be a right PITA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,088 Posted January 31 Lights have been on at colney until well into night 11pm last night either the cleaners or knapper working hard ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul101 94 Posted February 1 8 hours ago, Capt. Pants said: Just wondering how this is impacting clubs lower down the food chain? Pretty much zero activity, therefore no ripple effect. Whilst FFP is good in some ways, if you need money through player trading then it must be a right PITA. it does look that way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 320 Posted February 1 No surprise transfer at City so quiet. Wagner out end of season irrespective of play off push. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 472 Posted February 1 10 hours ago, Paul101 said: lots of clubs skirting FFP multiple premier league teams needing to sell or cut the wage bill before they can bring anyone in West ham ,Aston villa ,Newcastle to name three none of them have money worries but just can spend the money they do have due to over spending rumour has it Man cities crimes are so great they might get a Juventus style kicking out of the league due to the 115 breachs of FFP outside of England there is even less money but thats normal Surprised we don't see more player for player swaps to get around that. Steve Morison for Lucciano Becchio anybody? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 494 Posted February 1 (edited) 13 hours ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: Seems to be a huge number of rumours about all sorts of players joining various clubs, got about 4 rumoured signings ourselves. And yet there have been just 5 completed transfers in the top 4 leagues of English football so far today, 31st January, of which 2 are loans and none are in the Premier League. Its eerily quiet in terms of actually completed deals. Almost feels like there football has hit its credit limits, like we might be on the precipice of some sort of huge English football financial crisis? Many teams do **** all business in January, they all talk about what a difficult window it is. But as Norwich fans it seems many think it's a pre requisite for us. We simply HAVE to do something... So I guess we should be thankful for the bit of excitement we're experiencing, even though we have absolutely no idea how it is going to end up and whether the players we're almost forced into signing are any good. Edited February 1 by BobLoz3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,221 Posted February 1 The budget cuts at Sky have really kicked in, transfer deadline day starts with 2 presenters at a tiny podium sharing a laptop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
