Duffy Alternatives

[Ricky]

It looks increasingly like it'll have to be someone from left field. Or another loan.

Pretty much all the known players of the standard required are too expensive for us. There's barely even any with expiring contracts.

The best realistic bet for us may be Marcus Maddison.

 

[Slug]

It looks increasingly like it'll have to be someone from left field. Or another loan.

Pretty much all the known players of the standard required are too expensive for us. There's barely even any with expiring contracts.

The best realistic bet for us may be Marcus Maddison.

Any idea how long Sawyers has left on his contract?

Now Freeman is out of the question I’m thinking (hoping!) we might turn to him or John Swift.

 

[Ricky]

Any idea how long Sawyers has left on his contract?

Now Freeman is out of the question I’m thinking (hoping!) we might turn to him or John Swift.

2020 expiry by the looks of it. Swift 2022. Sawyers the more realistic but he'd still be very hard to get.

 

[HydeParkBlade]

Tom Bayliss.

 

[FriethBlade]

It looks increasingly like it'll have to be someone from left field. Or another loan.

Pretty much all the known players of the standard required are too expensive for us. There's barely even any with expiring contracts.

The best realistic bet for us may be Marcus Maddison.

Ricky and this is why Wilder won't be here beyond the end of this season if the board dont back him properly in January. He can't keep pulling rabbits out of hats whilst our competition bring in players like Abrahams, Hughill etc. He stated he hasn't touched the Brooks money and I'd think if he doesn't get at least that to spend he will be looking elsewhere come June.

 

[sheffielder]

Swift - Reading
Dowell - Everton

 

[Westran]

Joseph Willock from Arsenal on loan, 19 years old, played 6 times for the first team last season, box to box midfielder who's good with the ball at his feet. Not got a chance this season so seems primed to go out on loan.

 

[S40BLADE]

Romaine Sawyers, Marcus Maddison and John Swift seem viable

edit: nevermind Sawyers West Brom are linked and we are in no place to compete with them

 

[AdamSufc1997]

quality players from britain cost money, we could go foreign route but for some reason we don't want to and the only alternative is freebies/cheap/loans

 

[Gin&Juice]

Think Watkins at Brentford could play both the Duffy role and up-front. I can't imagine his wages being too crazy, but lets be honest this wont happen.

I think raiding Sunderland for Maja and Honeyman would be decent. Maja could easily be our Callum Wilson

 

[mattbianco1]

Hernandez is a Leeds first teaser

He captained them vs.Blades

 

[Grappler]

Think Watkins at Brentford could play both the Duffy role and up-front. I can't imagine his wages being too crazy, but lets be honest this wont happen.

I think raiding Sunderland for Maja and Honeyman would be decent. Maja could easily be our Callum Wilson

My work mate is a life long Sunderland fan, has a few connections, he says Prem clubs are sniffing round Maja, and Maja has said he wants to stay put. Let's see how that pans out, but I doubt we will be anywhere near the top of his list when he decides to make a move.

 

[NotFallowfieldBlade]

Think Watkins at Brentford could play both the Duffy role and up-front. I can't imagine his wages being too crazy, but lets be honest this wont happen.

I think raiding Sunderland for Maja and Honeyman would be decent. Maja could easily be our Callum Wilson

Yes but the 15/20 million bit might be the problem could have and should have signed him for a million from exeter last summer

 

[Reedy1889]

He captained them vs.Blades

Also not a prayer we could get him, one of the championships player of the season so far. He could quite easily still play in the prem mind, hopefully someone there takes a Jan punt on him.

 

[mattbianco1]

Who's this guy? Say's he's a winger. Could he play the No.10 role?

 

[itsinyerblood]

Don't know if other posters have given this a thought, but way back when Wilder was appointed as manager, it was mentioned that he had something similar to a British only recruitment policy - is that correct?

If true, a point will come when we have to widen our search area. There are plenty of Scandinavian players who are good enough for the Blades, and what was once the sole 'ownership' of the Brits, namely terrier attitude, bullish behaviour, tireless endeavour, to name some of the qualities associated with a British approach to football, is no longer the sole preserve of players in this country. It's no coincidence that plenty of teams search far and wide to sign players who are appropriate for their teams, so can someone enlighten me as to why we stick with a British only recruitment policy?

 

[sheffielder]

Wes Hoolahan might be available on a free in January if West Brom don't extend his short term contract

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Don't know if other posters have given this a thought, but way back when Wilder was appointed as manager, it was mentioned that he had something similar to a British only recruitment policy - is that correct?

If true, a point will come when we have to widen our search area. There are plenty of Scandinavian players who are good enough for the Blades, and what was once the sole 'ownership' of the Brits, namely terrier attitude, bullish behaviour, tireless endeavour, to name some of the qualities associated with a British approach to football, is no longer the sole preserve of players in this country. It's no coincidence that plenty of teams search far and wide to sign players who are appropriate for their teams, so can someone enlighten me as to why we stick with a British only recruitment policy?

I think only Clayton Donaldoson has broken that rule so far.

 

[itsinyerblood]

I think only Clayton Donaldoson has broken that rule so far.

I assume you mean that Donaldson could play for a team outside of the UK?

Back to my question - does anyone have a view regarding the policy of signing Brit-only players (assuming it was ever a tru-ism in the first place).
Personally, if we happened to sign a player from Mongolia who delivered on skill and attitude I'd be delighted to see them on board.

 

[HermitageBlade]

Not sure if he’s been mentioned but aren’t Hull desperate to offload Kamil Grosicki? Signed for 7 million 2 years ago and 30 years old so probably in our price range. Always looks a clever player not sure if he could play in the Duffy role?

 

[s4-blade]

I assume you mean that Donaldson could play for a team outside of the UK?

Back to my question - does anyone have a view regarding the policy of signing Brit-only players (assuming it was ever a tru-ism in the first place).
Personally, if we happened to sign a player from Mongolia who delivered on skill and attitude I'd be delighted to see them on board.

When you have to build a team that is greater than the sum of its parts you need them to be working as a unit like cogs in a machine. Everybody in the dressing room needs to be on the same wavelength, culture and communication clashes can’t occur. You need a perfect blend which will be distorted by adding in foreign players with foreign cultures and experiences. It’s not that they’re bad players, it’s just that they would break our machine.

 

[itsinyerblood]

When you have to build a team that is greater than the sum of its parts you need them to be working as a unit like cogs in a machine. Everybody in the dressing room needs to be on the same wavelength, culture and communication clashes can’t occur. You need a perfect blend which will be distorted by adding in foreign players with foreign cultures and experiences. It’s not that they’re bad players, it’s just that they would break our machine.

I was fine until your first sentence ended. After that, well let's see if the following offers a more rounded approach that you appear to possess.

I agree about communication, but as for the point about culture....we're talking football, a game that is now viewed all over the world, and not a single fan or player is unaware of the qualities and attributes needed to succeed at any level, anywhere throughout the world. I wonder what you make of the three London teams, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham? They all have a mix of players from around the world, plus a few Brits if they're considered good enough. It doesn't stop there of course, whether it's Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle, and numerous other clubs. Why you consider SUFC an exception to what is a clear rule elsewhere in football is puzzling, but you seem to imagine that unless a team comprises the exact same cultural make-up throughout it's ranks then they'll be unable to progress as a club.

What would we give for a player like Vincent Kompany, or Sane, or a Dembele? Apparently they all speak decent English, they're committed, talented, and bring qualities that should be evident to anyone who loves football. Do I take it you'd object to players like this wearing the red and white stripes?

 

[FTPE]

Not sure if he’s been mentioned but aren’t Hull desperate to offload Kamil Grosicki? Signed for 7 million 2 years ago and 30 years old so probably in our price range. Always looks a clever player not sure if he could play in the Duffy role?

Very good shout.
Probably going to cost around £4m though.
He almost moved in the Summer to Portugal and Turkey. He clearly wants out.

 

[Chief_Froley]

Who's this guy? Say's he's a winger. Could he play the No.10 role?

I think hes played up front for them a few times, but not no 10...

Would be a great skillfull/pacey option up top mind. We've seemed to miss someone like that to pick apart defences late game like Chapman and Brooks used to do.

 

[Rodley]

Duff is in the top 2 or 3 players in that position in the Championship. It’s a pretty specialist role as well. Unless we get a younger, less experienced player to develop, we won’t sign better for less than £10m. Or we go for a loan. But then who would drop Duff?

For me, we need maybe another striker.