Incoming? Tim Iroegbunam

[SufcBilly]

Would be a good option and a much lower risk than Soumaré.

It’s not one or the other

 

[CaptainMorgans]

It’s not one or the other

I would think it is. Can't see us using 2 loan spots on DMs that will compete with each other.

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

Soumaré would be a foreign loan though. The limit is 5 domestic ones isn't it?

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Soumaré would be a foreign loan though. The limit is 5 domestic ones isn't it?

Overseas loans count toward the 5 (source - google).

 

[Rodley]

Wonder whether we’re linking ourselves to this lad, to move matters along with Soumare?

 

[KiwiBlade]

Overseas loans count toward the 5 (source - google).

You can have as many loans as you like, but can only have a maximum of 5 in the match day squad

 

[NateDogg]

Would be a good option and a much lower risk than Soumaré.

Is a million initial loan fee really a big risk?

 

[NateDogg]

Wonder whether we’re linking ourselves to this lad, to move matters along with Soumare?

Not sure leaking a link to another player gets work permit issues sorted faster.

 

[Rodley]

Not sure leaking a link to another player gets work permit issues sorted faster.

Is work permit the outstanding issue?

 

[brownblade]

I'd like both of these guys. 46 difficult matches to navigate with 3 central midfielders. I've seen more of the English kid obviously - am surprised he's not playing more at Everton.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Is work permit the outstanding issue?

It is for someone according to the manager.

 

[ben1987]

He didn’t even say it’s an issue as such he just said it takes longer now.

 

[Wards]

Selles said it's a clear cut application but these things just take time. It'll be done this week I'm sure.

 

[Rodley]

Apparently he’s quality, but does beg the question if indeed we’re going for both where Peck and Arblaster would fit in? Both are real quality at this level.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Apparently he’s quality, but does beg the question if indeed we’re going for both where Peck and Arblaster would fit in? Both are real quality at this level.

You can forget Arblaster as any sort of regular starter until at least Christmas and given the style of play under Selles and the workrate required, you can easily see players regularly getting 20-25 minutes off the bench, so rotating to keep them fresh could be what we're going for.

 

[ben1987]

Selles said it's a clear cut application but these things just take time. It'll be done this week I'm sure.

Imagine how flat out that department is at this time of year.

Probably work a traditional 9-5 on a queue system and overloaded with permits to review.

But just because it doesn’t happen instantly half our fan base have to decide it’s an issue and it’s off.

Literally not what Selles said at all

 

[Wards]

Never really watched much of him to form an opinion but I like the look of his style from this video. Big and strong, can take the ball at protect it in tight spaces, reminds me of a young Pogba in the way he moves with the ball.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

You can forget Arblaster as any sort of regular starter until at least Christmas and given the style of play under Selles and the workrate required, you can easily see players regularly getting 20-25 minutes off the bench, so rotating to keep them fresh could be what we're going for.

Just out of curiosity I checked what the average match time in the Championship was last season, and apparently it was over 104 minutes, therefore my estimate would probably be central midfielders from the bench playing potentially 30-35 minutes which I think also means it would be sensible for us to look at 2 more central players for a 46 game season. I'd also assume it would have a significant positive impact on results if we're able to refresh the intensity of the press when most opponents won't have the same options as us. It could be a flex of our parachute position to realise a significant competitive gain.

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

Never really watched much of him to form an opinion but I like the look of his style from this video. Big and strong, can take the ball at protect it in tight spaces, reminds me of a young Pogba in the way he moves with the ball.

I think I’d prefer him to the other one

 

[Balham]

I think I’d prefer him to the other one

 

[Balti Pie]

Just out of curiosity I checked what the average match time in the Championship was last season, and apparently it was over 104 minutes, therefore my estimate would probably be central midfielders from the bench playing potentially 30-35 minutes which I think also means it would be sensible for us to look at 2 more central players for a 46 game season. I'd also assume it would have a significant positive impact on results if we're able to refresh the intensity of the press when most opponents won't have the same options as us. It could be a flex of our parachute position to realise a significant competitive gain.

Excellent point.
Just as the top Premiership teams can run lesser teams ragged for 60 minutes and then bring on 5 full internationals to really rub the salt in, we should be looking to do similar in the Championship.

 

[Nick Jansky]

Excellent point.
Just as the top Premiership teams can run lesser teams ragged for 60 minutes and then bring on 5 full internationals to really rub the salt in, we should be looking to do similar in the Championship.

Leeds & Burnley were both able to do that last season.

 

[Slug]

Also worth remembering that Soumare and Hamer are likely to be pushing the 15 yellow cards barrier which could result in them missing at least 6 games each throughout the season, just through suspensions alone.

 

[JosteinFlo]

I think I’d prefer him to the other one

 

[Ron_Justice]

Jimmy Ramble saying in quite strong terms that Iroegbunam is our #1 loan target right now. Doesn't effect the Soumaré deal, that one still happens but we also want Iroegbunam in an area we're thin - Blaster rumoured to not be back till November now, Davis is made of cheese, Souza gone.

 

[NateDogg]

Jimmy Ramble saying in quite strong terms that Iroegbunam is our #1 loan target right now. Doesn't effect the Soumaré deal, that one still happens but we also want Iroegbunam in an area we're thin - Blaster rumoured to not be back till November now, Davis is made of cheese, Souza gone.

And again, he knows this how?

 

[loyalblade95]

Jimmy Ramble saying in quite strong terms that Iroegbunam is our #1 loan target right now. Doesn't effect the Soumaré deal, that one still happens but we also want Iroegbunam in an area we're thin - Blaster rumoured to not be back till November now, Davis is made of cheese, Souza gone.

A few more points worth noting from that:

• Cooper interest genuine, but he's not pushing for a move and seems happy to stay.
• Spanish striker (even though he hasn't been given a name), rumoured to be Romero, there is another club involved and we are apparently negotiating wages with him.
• Thinks Moore is on his way out as he mentions Romero (if it is him) will be 3rd choice.
• Antman is on a list but so are a lot of other players.
• Iroegbunam loan, doesn't mention if we'd have an option/obligation or if it would just be a straight loan.

That being said, if we get both Iroegbunam and Soumare in, we'd have quite a few options in midfield.

O'Hare--Iroegbunam--Hamer

Marsh--Soumare--Peck

Other options:
T Davies (injured till unknown date?), Arblaster (injured till November), Shackleton(injured till unknown date?), Caceres, Hampson.

Even if Arblaster won't be back till November, that's five first team players (O'Hare, Hamer, Peck, Soumare and Iroegbunam) and 1 Academy/Fringe player for 3 starting midfield positions, which is really good depth.

If we can't offer Marsh the game time he needs, we could afford to send him out on loan and still have enough depth in midfield until Arblaster returns.

 

[Ron_Justice]

And again, he knows this how?

Unknown, he always intimates that he has good sources - Presumably leaning into his Dad's (ex Agent?) contacts/little black book?

I'm in no way validating Ramble as a credible source, I don't know his credentials, but 100% he's closer to the football world than 99% of people on Twitter/Facebook and even here.

As always, pinch of salt, critical thinking, things can, do and will change.

 

[Wards]

Whilst it all sounds plausible, isn't this all stuff that's been in the public domain for a week or so? Put your own spin on it and add in a little bit of guesswork and hey ho, got yourself a transfer update video.

(He may well have genuine sources and not intended as a dig, but easy to see how simple it is to knit all this together)

 

[brownblade]

A few more points worth noting from that:

• Cooper interest genuine, but he's not pushing for a move and seems happy to stay.
• Spanish striker (even though he hasn't been given a name), rumoured to be Romero, there is another club involved and we are apparently negotiating wages with him.
• Thinks Moore is on his way out as he mentions Romero (if it is him) will be 3rd choice.
• Antman is on a list but so are a lot of other players.
• Iroegbunam loan, doesn't mention if we'd have an option/obligation or if it would just be a straight loan.

That being said, if we get both Iroegbunam and Soumare in, we'd have quite a few options in midfield.

O'Hare--Iroegbunam--Hamer

Marsh--Soumare--Peck

Other options:
T Davies (injured till unknown date?), Arblaster (injured till November), Shackleton(injured till unknown date?), Caceres, Hampson.

Even if Arblaster won't be back till November, that's five first team players (O'Hare, Hamer, Peck, Soumare and Iroegbunam) and 1 Academy/Fringe player for 3 starting midfield positions, which is really good depth.

If we can't offer Marsh the game time he needs, we could afford to send him out on loan and still have enough depth in midfield until Arblaster returns.

He doesn't know any of this. It's blagging and bluster to seem relevant and knowledgeable and keep his YouTube channel getting hits.

Even if he could call every current agent in football, he couldn't get this information.