jmjhb Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) Connell didn't look out of place when he played in the Championship with us. With plenty of games under his belt now he'd be fine. Edited June 30, 2023 by jmjhb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 McManaman back at Wigan for a 3rd spell, he didn't have a club at all last season after being released by Tranmere. Another "its who you know" signing, with his ex teammate from when he was at his peak now his manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.cramp Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) Dont know if any of you have seen it but wiggin have signed a young centre half from Bayern's reserves pool and in his interview in the local Wigan rag he says a couple of things 'Wigan are a huge club' plus 'I cant wait to play in front of all the fans' now this lad is either pissed or the kid has been sold a right dummy and been shown rugby crowds and he hasnt realised? Edited July 1, 2023 by W.cramp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Big chunk of Cardiffs budget gone. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66071830 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 50 minutes ago, freds dad said: Big chunk of Cardiffs budget gone. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66071830 All very sad but the contracts were signed & insurance not yet in place. Foot dragging of the upmost by all parties. £15m. 2½ Gary Madines ! Nantes have got themselves into some shite here too. Run like a gangster outfit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted July 1, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: All very sad but the contracts were signed & insurance not yet in place. Foot dragging of the upmost by all parties. £15m. 2½ Gary Madines ! Nantes have got themselves into some shite here too. Run like a gangster outfit. Aye Not sure why Cardiff ever thought they had a case for not paying up It wasn't like he was flying in for talks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted July 1, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: McManaman back at Wigan for a 3rd spell, he didn't have a club at all last season after being released by Tranmere. Another "its who you know" signing, with his ex teammate from when he was at his peak now his manager. Yesterday's signings are a reality check for the ticpots who think they'll walk the league again. The high earners will be moved on, their team will be good young prospects from their admittedly very good academy with a few average/past there best veterans for experience Edited July 1, 2023 by Biggish Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, W.cramp said: Dont know if any of you have seen it but wiggin have signed a young centre half from Bayern's reserves pool and in his interview in the local Wigan rag he says a couple of things 'Wigan are a huge club' plus 'I cant wait to play in front of all the fans' now this lad is either pissed or the kid has been sold a right dummy and been shown rugby crowds and he hasnt realised? They are told what to say, same with our signings, by the way he’s been playing at level 4 in Germany, think he’ll not cut the mustard. Edited July 1, 2023 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc2003 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: I'm not overplaying him, just saying he's a nailed on top half L1 starter, nothing amazing about that, but in comparison our 2 signings Dan and Cogley aren't yet at that level. I'd say the same for Santos, Dempsey, JDB, Charles, Toal for eg - top half L1 players every day of the week, not impossible to see any of them in the championship but you may only get there with a bit of luck eg promotion or an ex manager rocks up there. Not one player in our team would get a look in at Celtic, they're a very good team. Correct me if i am wrong but Connell didnt get a look in with Celtic - dont think he played a single first team game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.cramp Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said: They are told what to say, same with our signings, by the way he’s been playing at level 4 in Germany, think he’ll not cut the mustard. We have never told a new signing to say 'I signed because its close to my house' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesince63 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Mounts Kipper said: They are told what to say, same with our signings, by the way he’s been playing at level 4 in Germany, think he’ll not cut the mustard. To a point MK and we’re certainly not a mega club in the United, City, Liverpool and the like sense but let’s be fair, Wanderers are a big club with a rich history and we do have a big fan base, none of which Wigan have. Outside of the big city clubs I’d say we’re as “big” as anybody so I’m sure when players are coming here from lower levels they’re saying exactly what they think not what they’re told and are obviously glad to be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masi 51 Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Will Forrester at Port Vale been mentioned by a vale fan on another forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnywhite Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Just read the arrival in the Bolton news we’re evatt is saying though they have money it’s going to be a case of getting the most out of the pound they spend by investing in the technical side coaching and analysts . Basically getting the max out of the players we have . This worked for big Sam so sounds like a good approach going forward long term putting more bricks in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmed Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 It’s a bit disappointing that these recent links haven’t come to fruition and are missing out on pre-season team bonding etc. Sometimes you have to pay the going rate but IE has his principles and we must trust him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter desperado Posted July 1, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted July 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, captainmed said: but IE has his principles and we must trust him. I don’t think it’s just IE. It’s Sharon, Football Ventures and the whole club approach, to live within our means and not be held ransom to any player or club we’re purchasing from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 7 hours ago, bwfc2003 said: Correct me if i am wrong but Connell didnt get a look in with Celtic - dont think he played a single first team game No he didn't, I only mentioned it to illustrate the fact that not getting in Celtic's team doesn't mean you aren't a decent player. Its a stretch to say any L1 player would be good enough to get in the current Celtic squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Saw this today. Apologies if it's already posted. Florian Flick, returned to pre-season training with Schalke on Monday sporting crutches and a protective boot on his right foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKkuhl Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 47 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said: Saw this today. Apologies if it's already posted. Florian Flick, returned to pre-season training with Schalke on Monday sporting crutches and a protective boot on his right foot. He has a metatarsal fracture like Beckham had I posted this a few days ago as worried me, on the whole I think we are recruiting well and would expect 2-4 new additions before start of season or worst case deadline day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 10 hours ago, masi 51 said: Will Forrester at Port Vale been mentioned by a vale fan on another forum Just read about him and it would make sense if we were in for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted July 1, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: No he didn't, I only mentioned it to illustrate the fact that not getting in Celtic's team doesn't mean you aren't a decent player. Its a stretch to say any L1 player would be good enough to get in the current Celtic squad. Trafford and Bradley are plenty good enough Id give Santos a chance as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted July 1, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2023 And thats just us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, Casino said: Trafford and Bradley are plenty good enough Id give Santos a chance as well Trafford and Bradley aren’t league one players… agree on Santos though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Not sure Trafford would get picked before Joe Hart right now. I'd be happy for Hart to be our keeper now (even if he's no longer Prem standard). Bradley is good but not convinced he'd be at Celtic's level yet, but as Mounts says he isn't a L1 player anyway. If Santos is good enough for Celtic wouldn't they just sign him? They paid £6mil for Carter Vickers so they could pay £6mil for Santos and we'd snatch their hands off (and I'm a huge fan of Santos, but recognise his limitations). I'd stick with Celtic sign better players than anyone currently in L1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderlust Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Johnnyrotten said: Not sure Trafford would get picked before Joe Hart right now. I'd be happy for Hart to be our keeper now (even if he's no longer Prem standard). Bradley is good but not convinced he'd be at Celtic's level yet, but as Mounts says he isn't a L1 player anyway. If Santos is good enough for Celtic wouldn't they just sign him? They paid £6mil for Carter Vickers so they could pay £6mil for Santos and we'd snatch their hands off (and I'm a huge fan of Santos, but recognise his limitations). I'd stick with Celtic sign better players than anyone currently in L1. I'd be well happy with their strikers, but I reckon Kyogo may be off to the Prem this summer and Brendan Rodgers will be hanging on to Jota and Maeda. But Callum McGregor has developed into one of the best midfielders in Britain and would walk into almost any Premiership team if he didn't have Celtic flowing through his veins - what a player!. They are a mix of Premiership and upper Championship standard players and Shaktar Donetsk aside were outclassed in the Champions League but hey - they were drawn against Real Madrid and RB Leipzig who would have battered most Prem teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krimzon Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 About time we signed more Danes and we should have a first reserve on any and all Icelandics . Just seen George Johnstons club interview , I reckon he's off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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