Rivals transfer activity

[Ricky]

It's looking good for us so far. We've brought in 3 good players, 2 well before the deadline, while pretty much all of our rivals have left it until deadline day to do anything that will strengthen them significantly.


January activity so far:

Leeds - Kiko Casilla (GK).
Out: Samuel Saiz.

Norwich - Philip Heise (LB from Dynamo Dresden, Bundesliga 2). Akin Famewo (young CB from Luton).
Out: Ben Marshall. Nelson Oliveira (squad players).

West Brom - Mason Holgate (RB).
Out: Harvey Barnes recalled. Oliver Burke. Bakary Sako.

Middlesbrough - Rajiv van La Parra (R/LW). John Obi Mikel (CM).
Out: Danny Batth. Martin Braithwaite.

Derby - Ashley Cole (LB).
Out: Alex Pearce and George Thorne (squad players).

Bristol City: Kasey Palmer (AM).

Aston Villa: Kortney Hause (CB).
Out: Scott Hogan. Ross McCormack.

Nottingham Forest: Pele (CM from Monaco). Yohan Benalouane (CB).
Out: Danny Fox.


I like West Brom's activity. They're being linked with Jacob Murphy from Newcastle, but he's no Harvey Barnes.

Boro have recruited best but it's offset by the departures of decent players, and they could also lose Assombalonga.

If not much changes, and we don't sell anyone we shouldn't, we look to have had the best window. The rest of the day's activities could affect us significantly one way or the other (so this is absolutely Blades related). Let's hope none of them get "a Mitrovic".

 

[JohnDenver]

It's looking good for us so far. We've brought in 3 good players, 2 well before the deadline, while pretty much all of our rivals have left it until deadline day to do anything that will strengthen them significantly.


January activity so far:

Leeds - Kiko Casilla (GK).
Out: Samuel Saiz.

Norwich - Philip Heise (LB from Dynamo Dresden, Bundesliga 2). Akin Famewo (young CB from Luton).
Out: Ben Marshall. Nelson Oliveira (squad players).

West Brom - Mason Holgate (RB).
Out: Harvey Barnes recalled. Oliver Burke. Bakary Sako.

Middlesbrough - Rajiv van La Parra (R/LW). John Obi Mikel (CM).
Out: Danny Batth. Martin Braithwaite.

Derby - Ashley Cole (LB).
Out: Alex Pearce and George Thorne (squad players).

Bristol City: Kasey Palmer (AM).

Aston Villa: Kortney Hause (CB).
Out: Scott Hogan. Ross McCormack.

Nottingham Forest: Pele (CM from Monaco). Yohan Benalouane (CB).
Out: Danny Fox.


I like West Brom's activity. They're being linked with Jacob Murphy from Newcastle, but he's no Harvey Barnes.

Boro have recruited best but it's offset by the departures of decent players, and they could also lose Assombalonga.

If not much changes, and we don't sell anyone we shouldn't, we look to have had the best window. The rest of the day's activities could affect us significantly one way or the other (so this is absolutely Blades related). Let's hope none of them get "a Mitrovic".

Leeds only signing is still (probably) the best they could have made, sadly.

 

[Ricky]

Leeds only signing is still (probably) the best they could have made, sadly.

Yep, a good GK was a priority. But I'm not too concerned with Leeds anyway, it's everybody else. Especially West Brom.

 

[west_yorks_blade]

It's looking good for us so far. We've brought in 3 good players, 2 well before the deadline, while pretty much all of our rivals have left it until deadline day to do anything that will strengthen them significantly.


January activity so far:

Leeds - Kiko Casilla (GK).
Out: Samuel Saiz.

Norwich - Philip Heise (LB from Dynamo Dresden, Bundesliga 2). Akin Famewo (young CB from Luton).
Out: Ben Marshall. Nelson Oliveira (squad players).

West Brom - Mason Holgate (RB).
Out: Harvey Barnes recalled. Oliver Burke. Bakary Sako.

Middlesbrough - Rajiv van La Parra (R/LW). John Obi Mikel (CM).
Out: Danny Batth. Martin Braithwaite.

Derby - Ashley Cole (LB).
Out: Alex Pearce and George Thorne (squad players).

Bristol City: Kasey Palmer (AM).

Aston Villa: Kortney Hause (CB).
Out: Scott Hogan. Ross McCormack.

Nottingham Forest: Pele (CM from Monaco). Yohan Benalouane (CB).
Out: Danny Fox.


I like West Brom's activity. They're being linked with Jacob Murphy from Newcastle, but he's no Harvey Barnes.

Boro have recruited best but it's offset by the departures of decent players, and they could also lose Assombalonga.

If not much changes, and we don't sell anyone we shouldn't, we look to have had the best window. The rest of the day's activities could affect us significantly one way or the other (so this is absolutely Blades related). Let's hope none of them get "a Mitrovic".

Particularly pleased that the pigs don’t even count as rivals. Unless they haven’t done anything?

 

[Tony Kenworthy]

Not a chance we'll go up now Forest have signed Pele.

 

[Ricky]

Particularly pleased that the pigs don’t even count as rivals. Unless they haven’t done anything?

They're 16 points behind and a shambolic embarrassment from top to bottom. I think we can discount them from the promotion battle for now.

 

[LondonRoad]

Wilder called it perfectly before the window. He said they would get two in early in the window but that they may have to wait a little longer for the third player.

 

[grafikhaus]

Leeds only signing is still (probably) the best they could have made, sadly.

And disppointing that Abraham at Villa hasn't gone to Wolves/been recalled by Chelsea.

 

[Rodley]

 

[BushBlade]

Not a chance we'll go up now Forest have signed Pele.

He’s too old and he can’t maintain an erection.

 

[FleaPitBlade]

Middlesbrough - Rajiv van La Parra (R/LW). John Obi Mikel (CM).
Out: Danny Batth. Martin Braithwaite

As in THAT John Obi Mikel? How did I miss that?

We've reached Peak Pulis.

 

[Ricky]

And disppointing that Abraham at Villa hasn't gone to Wolves/been recalled by Chelsea.

It is, but then we might not have got Hogan.

Forgot to include, Villa also lost Yannick Bolasie. His loan was cut short.

 

[Liaminho9]

As in THAT John Obi Mikel? How did I miss that?

We've reached Peak Pulis.

Yep - ex-Chelsea.

Nailed on to get at least 1 red card before the end of the season.

 

[Tray]

Nottingham Forest: Pele

I'm not too worried about this one, think his legs have gone at 78.

 

[BushBlade]

As in THAT John Obi Mikel? How did I miss that?

We've reached Peak Pulis.

Joe Cole and Fernando Torres coming in before the window closes

 

[Ricky]

Mikel should be decent in theory, but he's been in China and was a free agent, so where he's at is anyone's guess.

 

[LS16Blade]

It'd be nice to see a top flight side take that Clarke from the Dirties. He looks like another in the Brooks mould; a real game-breaker.

As it is, Leeds have stated firmly that he isn't going anywhere, and that's the end of it. Novel.

 

[BushBlade]

Mikel should be decent in theory, but he's been in China and was a free agent, so where he's at is anyone's guess.

Whatever culture shock he had to cope with going to China will pale into insignificance when he sees Teesside.

 

[DeanLearner'sCat]

I don't think we need to worry about Forest going up, not with Pele's erection problems.

Also, I was amazed to find that John Obi Mikel is only 31 years old.

 

[Beans]

I like to think I'm fairly switched on as to what's happening in the Championship, but... Jon Obi Mikel plays for Middlesbrough?!

 

[bromtom]

Whatever culture shock he had to cope with going to China will pale into insignificance when he sees Teesside.

At least he'll be used to smog.

 

[SwissBlade]

Also, I was amazed to find that John Obi Mikel is only 31 years old.

He's been around for years, but i think he was something like 17 when he started playing at the top level

 

[Blade82]

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No coincidence Bruce starts after window is closed is it..

Oh and I think Ricky meant promotion rivals hahahahahahah let’s all laugh at Wednesday

 

[BushBlade]

No coincidence Bruce starts after window is closed is it..

Oh and I think Ricky meant promotion rivals hahahahahahah let’s all laugh at Wednesday

He’s doing a presser at 2.00pm apparently

 

[SwissBlade]

At least he'll be used to smog.

He's gone to the Boro for the clean air!

 

[Blade82]

West Brom are the ones I fear. Holgate has done well and Murphy would be decent.

I think they could fall short if they don’t bring in more strikers as Gayle & Rodriguez tend to pick up injuries.

Norwich look strong regardless but again one or two injuries to key players and they may struggle to get over the line.

Was hoping Leeds would lose Clarke to upset things but that rumour seems to have gone quiet. It’s possible that any deal would probably involve a loan back until the end of the season anyhow.

 

[grafikhaus]

Also, I was amazed to find that John Obi Mikel is only 31 years old.

He must have the same agent as Joseph Minala...



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EDIT: I retract that scurrilous suggestion. Obi Mikel is Nigerian and nothing illegal ever happens in that country.

I like to think I'm fairly switched on as to what's happening in the Championship, but... Jon Obi Mikel plays for Middlesbrough?!

Yup. He came back to England pretending he was fleeing a war-torn country but there were no places in primary schools for him.

 

[FleaPitBlade]

Whatever his wiki says, I'm calling bullshit on Mikel the only being 31.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Where’s that French kid these days Ricky?

Man something or other. Pacy, black, flop.

 

[LondonRoad]

I like to think I'm fairly switched on as to what's happening in the Championship, but... Jon Obi Mikel plays for Middlesbrough?!

Just signed this window. Is it just me, but I never rated him? Always thought Chelsea carried him and were weaker when he played