CONFIRMED Gustavo Hamer signs from Coventry City

[Working Class Hero]

Even if he could play, and I don't think he can, do you really think he would given he's probably not even met his new teammates yet and not had a single training session?

There's no way he'd play for very long, but to stick him on the bench would give the crowd a much needed boost, as the midfield options look very poor otherwise.

He says in his interview he didn't get to Sheffield until last night anyway, so presumably he wasn't signed up in time.

 

[Macfarlane21]

Did a 12-hour shift yesterday, finished at 10 last night. Saw the "midnight" announcement. Stayed up, then couldn't sleep. And still buzzing for Gus! Great player, great signing! Sort up top and the club have pulled off wonders from what's been an awful couple of weeks

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

They say a week's a long time in politics, but in the transfer window... fuck me. What a rollercoaster.

Hamer would have been near the top of my wishlist for this summer but I'd written him off because I never thought we would be able to land him - was sure clubs with deeper pockets would be in for him. Credit where it's due.

 

[Karaoke Blade]

Our relationship with City is developing at some rate - they’re now doing our medical for us!

Maybe did a two for one deal for Tommy Doyle

 

[Large Mendonca]

No disrespect to us but I tend to agree with Coventry fans on this. I rate Hamer very highly and I’ve no idea how we’ve pulled this off frankly. I think he’s good enough to have gone to Villa or Brighton. Amazing signing really

 

[Blade56]

Think Rocket Man needs to shout his mate in Lanzarote a beer (or 2 paracetamol) then start pumping him again re Archer

 

[Wards]

No disrespect to us but I tend to agree with Coventry fans on this. I rate Hamer very highly and I’ve no idea how we’ve pulled this off frankly. I think he’s good enough to have gone to Villa or Brighton. Amazing signing really

Definite coup for us

 

[Maryland_blade]

Outstanding signing by the club. Now it's time to fill forward positions with similar quality. As it stands Hamer is our only chance creator from midfield, we’ll be easy to defend against otherwise.

 

[A Storm of Blades]

Yeah nobody, except the Championship’s all time leading goal scorer, one of the worlds best fullbacks etc

 

[jono_t2000]

Well this is exciting isn't it?!

I hadn't realised what a "ratty" player he was. Just as many tackles as great touches and passes.

Can't imagine too many midfields will enjoy playing against him and Souza. Opposition might need to invest in some proper shin pads as opposed to those fag-packet sized things that seem to be the vogue.

I imagine Osula and Traore going to love playing with this lad. A real through-ball specialist which will suit both strikers pace down to a tee.

 

[Cappy]

It’s Hay-mer, not Har-mer

Straight from the Gus’ mouth

 

[Cappy]

If you’ve woken up feeling a bit dry, here’s some moisture…

 

[bladesmanluke]

Great signing. Need 4 more of this calibre

 

[YES Blade]

It’s Hay-mer, not Har-mer

Straight from the Gus’ mouth

Decent video, better than the other recent ones.

I think they missed a trick not showing the Amsterdam red light for the “raised in the Netherlands” bit.

 

[loyalblade95]

No disrespect to us but I tend to agree with Coventry fans on this. I rate Hamer very highly and I’ve no idea how we’ve pulled this off frankly. I think he’s good enough to have gone to Villa or Brighton. Amazing signing really

Probably realised that we were the most likely destination for him to get first team football, obviously Brighton and Villa have a much better chance of staying up than we do but there's a lot of competition in those squads whereas in our squad there isn't as much competition for places.

 

[Large Mendonca]

Probably realised that we were the most likely destination for him to get first team football, obviously Brighton and Villa have a much better chance of staying up than we do but there's a lot of competition in those squads whereas in our squad there isn't as much competition for places.

Yeah it’s certainly a consideration as he’ll walk straight into our side.

 

[GVBlade]

‘Undisclosed’? Any clues as to the fee?

 

[jono_t2000]

‘Undisclosed’? Any clues as to the fee?

Some say 15 mill

But few others saying closer to 10 mill going up to 15 mill with add-ons

 

[jt64]

He's Brazilian
He cost about 15 million
It's a shame he can't pass it to Iliman
But I guess McBurnie will do

 

[ISZA ⚔️]

Think Rocket Man needs to shout his mate in Lanzarote a beer (or 2 paracetamol) then start pumping him again re Archer

You do realise the Hamer news had broke before this fraud mentioned him?

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

It’s Hay-mer, not Har-mer

Straight from the Gus’ mouth

 

[Bell4]

Great signing. Need 4 more of this calibre

This exactly mate - we are still miles away but it's a great start . Now , if we can land Archer and Doyle - well , that would be terrific

 

[andybennett]

Amazing signing a signing that gave us blades a massive lift

 

[Boxer Blade]

If it’s just Hamer I’ll be disappointed lol

Well until Baltic Blade confirms it it can't happen,I mean he quite clearly knows everything and said ITS NOT HAPPENING

 

[GymClassHero]

The highs and lows of being a Blade eh. Can't explain how shit I felt when Ndiaye went but this is such a massive boost. What a signing and all credit to everyone at the club. Hopefully more to come. A little early to say I told you so but some people on here need to have a little bit more faith and stop throwing dummy out at first opportunity all the time.

Before you start praising them, remember that - regardless of who we have signed - they still ultimately sold both players at a ridiculous point... Days before kick off. Had this happened weeks ago I strongly believe there wouldn't have been such a massive collective outburst.

Yes signing Hamer and Souza has given us a huge boost, and galvanised the fan base and club, we wouldn't have needed galvanising in the first place if everything had been done in sensible time frames.

That said, very pleased with the two recent signings!

UTB

 

[Bell4]

Before you start praising them, remember that - regardless of who we have signed - they still ultimately sold both players at a ridiculous point... Days before kick off. Had this happened weeks ago I strongly believe there wouldn't have been such a massive collective outburst.

Yes signing Hamer and Souza has given us a huge boost, and galvanised the fan base and club, we wouldn't have needed galvanising in the first place if everything had been done in sensible time frames.

That said, very pleased with the two recent signings!

UTB

As we all are

But we need to fast track others in asap - we are wafer thin and seemingly bereft of goal scorers

 

[GymClassHero]

As we all are

But we need to fast track others in asap - we are wafer thin and seemingly bereft of goal scorers

Defense looks solid, with enough cover. We need a creative attacking mid (hopefully Archer) and a Striker (Akpom by the looks of things).

I think Akpom seems to be gathering the most momentum with regards to likelihood of transfer, leaving us needing the midfielder. Any one from Archer, Doyle or O'Brien in that order. Not hugely keen on O'Brien but if getting Akpom means settling for him, I'd probably roll with that.

Another possibility is getting a Palmer/Doyle/Macca on loan. I feel with Vinnie as our enforcer the creative midfielders will be able to shine.

Let's see where we are next week, if we can somehow pinch 3 pts here, or even a draw I'll go into the next week a happy, optimistic blade.

 

[Jon Bon II]

I still believe that there is a second player in the pre announcement video. I'll continue to believe it, in the same way as those who believe the grainy photos are of the Loch Ness Monster.

 

[LJBlade]

Before you start praising them, remember that - regardless of who we have signed - they still ultimately sold both players at a ridiculous point... Days before kick off. Had this happened weeks ago I strongly believe there wouldn't have been such a massive collective outburst.

Yes signing Hamer and Souza has given us a huge boost, and galvanised the fan base and club, we wouldn't have needed galvanising in the first place if everything had been done in sensible time frames.

That said, very pleased with the two recent signings!

UTB

I agree the timing of the sales wasn’t great but to be fair to the club they can only sell a player once an acceptable offer has been received. It sounded like Burnley came in for Berge quite late and Marseille were playing silly bollocks for ages over Ndiaye

 

[ryza]

Hmm...