CONFIRMED Rhian Brewster

[Flatulent_Bob]

What I can't understand is that we forked out 20m for Berge, when we can easily get by without him, given the midfield cover we have/had, yet it seems like we can't or won't spend similar on a position where we are crying out for some talent. Doesn't make sense. We'll end up losing out to Palace or Leeds thanks to our dithering. It's The Blades Way you know!

I think Berge was done because he was clearly a talent outside our normal expected reach, and we had a clear run on him if we did the deal in January.
Simply put it was a too good an opportunity to turn down.

These deals take time, and Berge's had been started in the summer so only needed concluding. I'm certain we know our targets, and we're aiming to have one or two in before the window closes but we don't have the funds to overspend and close the deals quickly unlike Villa.

 

[Barney]

I think Berge was done because he was clearly a talent outside our normal expected reach, and we had a clear run on him if we did the deal in January.
Simply put it was a too good an opportunity to turn down.

These deals take time, and Berge's had been started in the summer so only needed concluding. I'm certain we know our targets, and we're aiming to have one or two in before the window closes but we don't have the funds to overspend and close the deals quickly unlike Villa.

Hopefully. They will need to be starting line-up signings too, no more back up or cover signings.

 

[Torrix1889]

I keep hearing about this lack of funds, wage structure and that CW treats the clubs money as his own but it is becoming glaringly obvious that to compete we may need to push the boat out that bit more or we could be sitting there regretting not being a bit more cavalier back in the Championship.....

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Hopefully. They will need to be starting line-up signings too, no more back up or cover signings.

Complete ammeter surmising and clearly likely to be total bollocks, but I did like the idea of us leaving Dennis until January as we did with Berge.
The noise around both Brewster and him has seemingly been gearing up, so maybe we are along with his deal, and they clearly take time. I mean how long did it take Villa to get the Watkins deal done, and they'd blown everyone out the water with their OTT offer?

One side bollock may be that the injury Moose is carrying has pushed us into moving the Dennis deal up, and due to finances we may be looking at one as a loan with a view, whereas both selling clubs want a perm so they get the cash in for rebuilding.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

By no means am I a recruitment specialist but when you look at the likes of Batshuayi to Palace on loan (granted big wages) there are players we could definitely attract. Our front line now consists of Sharp, McBurnie, Burke and Mcgoldrick who scored 13 goals between them all across in all competitions last season. Whether its a loan on bigger wages, investment in a permanent key front man or a gamble on a free agent, something is needed. I personally think that Brewster would not have the immediate impact and goals needed but if signed on a permanent would provide that in a season or 2.

There's irritating 'business speak that says "Don't bring me problems bring me solutions"
Accepting your acknowledgement of where your specialisms lie; especially when compared with certain employees of the club, I'll hazard a guess Bettis Wilder Knill et al have insight into / understanding of your analysis / statistics
Indeed Wilder has clearly & consistently described a desire need & intention to recruit a(nother?) forward; including stating that this would likely not transpire until after the onset of the season. He has also consistently described a process of identifying (preferred) recruits with a need to move on to others should (initial) targets prove unsuitable unavailable unattainable

In essence CWAK know better & more than me & thee (or anyone else) what is needed, who is available who is attainable & how /when

i just don't see the point in you, I, or anyone else repeating the same old repetitive weary (ill- informed inane idiotic?) mantras - just like this one

 

[Barney]

Complete ammeter surmising and clearly likely to be total bollocks, but I did like the idea of us leaving Dennis until January as we did with Berge.
The noise around both Brewster and him has seemingly been gearing up, so maybe we are along with his deal, and they clearly take time. I mean how long did it take Villa to get the Watkins deal done, and they'd blown everyone out the water with their OTT offer?

One side bollock may be that the injury Moose is carrying has pushed us into moving the Dennis deal up, and due to finances we may be looking at one as a loan with a view, whereas both selling clubs want a perm so they get the cash in for rebuilding.

No idea if we're even in for Dennis, I want to believe it but deep down it's probably not true.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

Last night made me think I'd got a shot

Vodka?
Certainly some of the bugger said performed like they were pissed

 

[The Crab]

Vodka?
Certainly some of the bugger said performed like they were pissed

Don't normally drink on a "school" night but nearly relented last night!

 

[Macfarlane21]

There's irritating 'business speak that says "Don't bring me problems bring me solutions"
Accepting your acknowledgement of where your specialisms lie; especially when compared with certain employees of the club, I'll hazard a guess Bettis Wilder Knill et al have insight into / understanding of your analysis / statistics
Indeed Wilder has clearly & consistently described a desire need & intention to recruit a(nother?) forward; including stating that this would likely not transpire until after the onset of the season. He has also consistently described a process of identifying (preferred) recruits with a need to move on to others should (initial) targets prove unsuitable unavailable unattainable

In essence CWAK know better & more than me & thee (or anyone else) what is needed, who is available who is attainable & how /when

i just don't see the point in you, I, or anyone else repeating the same old repetitive weary (ill- informed inane idiotic?) mantras - just like this one

Us as fans giving our 2 pence worth is half the fun. Otherwise we wouldn't all be on this forum. I have every faith in CWAK and their plans but unpredictable injuries to key players like Moose will most likely have negative implications without action. Prevention over cure, no splash no gash

 

[OrderOfStGeorge]

There's irritating 'business speak that says "Don't bring me problems bring me solutions"
Accepting your acknowledgement of where your specialisms lie; especially when compared with certain employees of the club, I'll hazard a guess Bettis Wilder Knill et al have insight into / understanding of your analysis / statistics
Indeed Wilder has clearly & consistently described a desire need & intention to recruit a(nother?) forward; including stating that this would likely not transpire until after the onset of the season. He has also consistently described a process of identifying (preferred) recruits with a need to move on to others should (initial) targets prove unsuitable unavailable unattainable

In essence CWAK know better & more than me & thee (or anyone else) what is needed, who is available who is attainable & how /when

i just don't see the point in you, I, or anyone else repeating the same old repetitive weary (ill- informed inane idiotic?) mantras - just like this one

If that is the case there is no point in having a forum is there.

 

[Stevo]

What's Christian nade up to these days??

 

[PaddysMad]

He will be in before next week according to thisisanfield

 

[Bladeinleeds]

I could see us ending up with Karlan Grant once the musical chairs stop.

 

[SufcBilly]

He will be in before next week according to thisisanfield

read the article. just copies quotes from wilder saying they are trying before Villa

 

[FriethBlade]

No idea if we're even in for Dennis, I want to believe it but deep down it's probably not true.

I want to believe it too but if we were you'd think it would have been concluded by now, unless Brugge think someone will trump our bid before the deadline.

The fact is seems to be taking an age makes me.think its Brewster as the scousers don't know whether to loan or sell him and don't want to be left short if they cant bring in the man they are.looking to buy.

 

[Silent Blade]

He will be in before next week according to thisisanfield

 

[Le Cynique]

By no means am I a recruitment specialist but when you look at the likes of Batshuayi to Palace on loan (granted big wages) there are players we could definitely attract. Our front line now consists of Sharp, McBurnie, Burke and Mcgoldrick who scored 13 goals between them all across in all competitions last season. Whether its a loan on bigger wages, investment in a permanent key front man or a gamble on a free agent, something is needed. I personally think that Brewster would not have the immediate impact and goals needed but if signed on a permanent would provide that in a season or 2.

What you've put in parentheses there - granted big wages - is part of the reason why what you're saying isn't as easy as you seem to think it is. The big wages and the location are two major barriers to just going out and signing anyone. Batshuayi wouldn't even have had to move house for that loan, whereas he'd have had to uproot to come to us.

In a few years' time, we'll be at parity with clubs like Burnley and Palace when it comes to wages, but at the moment it would be unbelivably unwise to try that - not least because we'd have to raise everyone's wages across the board to avoid people coming in on loads more than players who've been here a while and proved their worth. Personally I'd prefer consolidation and the gradual realisation of the dream of Premier League establishment rather than gambling everything and becoming another Hull. With the current owners at the helm, I'm confident that they're going in that direction too, rather than the asset-stripping and selling of the fammily silver that the previous administration were so fond of.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

If that is the case there is no point in having a forum is there.

Aye,
But "forum" (at least) implies debate - which is now sadly lacking re Brewster (& signing a forward)
There is (absolute?) concencus that we 'need' a (better) goal scorer - constantly re-stating / re- hashing the 'fact' (+ accompanying apocalyptic prophesy) - me Granda always used to say if tha's nowt useful to say, say nowt - not that I paid any attention to him !
I was /am genuinely interested in folks opinions / views / suggestions about who we could /should sign ( even if just so I can then say that's nonsense ) but ( repetetatively) stating the blindingly obvious with no suggested (possible) solution / resolution contributes sfa ( beyond 'provoking' an equally inane response from myself!)

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

What you've put in parentheses there - granted big wages - is part of the reason why what you're saying isn't as easy as you seem to think it is. The big wages and the location are two major barriers to just going out and signing anyone. Batshuayi wouldn't even have had to move house for that loan, whereas he'd have had to uproot to come to us.

In a few years' time, we'll be at parity with clubs like Burnley and Palace when it comes to wages, but at the moment it would be unbelivably unwise to try that - not least because we'd have to raise everyone's wages across the board to avoid people coming in on loads more than players who've been here a while and proved their worth. Personally I'd prefer consolidation and the gradual realisation of the dream of Premier League establishment rather than gambling everything and becoming another Hull. With the current owners at the helm, I'm confident that they're going in that direction too, rather than the asset-stripping and selling of the fammily silver that the previous administration were so fond of.

Aye,
Not just 'ull: Slumderland; notlob; S6; ourselves (!) etc etc etc
We've played 1 game
We're 17th (!?)
If that's our position 37 games later I'll (overall) be content albeit disappointed
For every club our (current) size / stature / circumstance the primary (sole?) goal must (currently) be 'survival'

 

[CaptainMorgans]

If we're bidding on an Arsenal youngster (knocked back) then I suspect we've already moved on from this.

 

[Bladeinleeds]

If we're bidding on an Arsenal youngster (knocked back) then I suspect we've already moved on from this.

potentially but we wanted 2 strikers before moose was out long term. Suspect we thought we might be able to get the Arsenal lad in on a cut price deal to cover us just in case.

Don’t think it would rule us out of doing both tbh. But the longer the Brewster thing goes in the more likely we are to need other targets in case it doesn’t come off. Glad to see we don’t have all our eggs in one basket

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

I bet you 500 pounds those scores are wrong

They probably will be.

Could i have your predictions.

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

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[Niceguyeddie]

They probably will be.

Could i have your predictions.

I just gave it you

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

I just gave it you

Scores on the doors please.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Scores on the doors please.

You've got us scoring 2, conceding 11 and gaining a total of 3 points from those games. Why do you need scores from someone saying you're talking shite?
I don't know the goals but I think your scores looks extremely pessimistic and would certainly bet against them.

If I were you, I'd take the bet with NGE if you are so sure, and I'd also go down the bookies and look to collect double winnings. You could be onto a nice little earner.

 

[Johnnyblade]

Even money this transfer doesn’t get sorted before the 100 pages are up

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

You've got us scoring 2, conceding 11 and gaining a total of 3 points from those games. Why do you need scores from someone saying you're talking shite?
I don't know the goals but I think your scores looks extremely pessimistic and would certainly bet against them.

If I were you, I'd take the bet with NGE if you are so sure, and I'd also go down the bookies and look to collect double winnings. You could be onto a nice little earner.

Whats your predictions then FB ?

Since June 17th we have W3 D2 L6 F9 A16

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Whats your predictions then FB ?

Since June 17th we have W3 D2 L6 F9 A16

Yeah I'm not concerned about last years form, but I believe it does take us a while I get back to our levels, plus the injuries.
Even with all that I think we'll get at least double the wins, and goals and half the amount conceded.

 

[Jan Age]

We've spent half of that already on Ramsdale, Bogle and Lowe, without taking into consideration Foderingham's signing-on fee. We still have a few weeks of the transfer window to go, and then there's January. What makes you think we won't spend £40-50m? Just because we've not emptied our war-chest all at once like a kid spending his birthday money at the local toy-shop doesn't mean we won't spend it.

ermmmmmm .... did I say we wouldn’t?