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 dp  Tunbridge Wells 27 Jan 17 7.18am |
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Originally posted by Chillo
Everybody says January is a difficult window and we know most of the deals get done in the last day sweep. Why is that? Because everyone dances round the handbags and waits until the equivalent of the last dance before getting off with someone! Selling clubs, agents and players are looking to get auctions going (see Snodgrass, today, not earlier). Buying clubs look to do their dealing early, but if selling clubs, agents and players want to see what else might come up, there's not a lot can be done earlier. Yup, good post. It is pure conjecture.The only news we hear is the news that either Palace, Sunderland or one of the agents want us to hear. It is all smoke and mirrors. Take PVA for example. Decent players are not going to sign for Sunderland if they are going to sit on the bench in a relegation fight, so Sunderland are happy to put out that PVA is on his way to Palace. PVA is equally happy because he can sit tight for a few days to hear whether there is interest from elsewhere. He is getting paid after all, he has nothing to lose. Palace are not unhappy either, because all the other clubs with players to sell in these positions (i.e. Norwich and Robby Brady) start to think that they might lose Palace as a buyer. Everyone can dance around their handbags until the last few days. It is all fine, as long as we take all this transfer news with a pinch of salt. The problem on here is that people think that we are actually in for everyone we are linked with, that we should be able to sign everyone that we want to and that having an offer accepted is the end of the dealings. It just isn't like that. One thing to say for Sam is that he is experienced in transfers. He is obviously playing the game. We seem to have deals set up and ready to go all over the place. The press are lapping it up. The only downside is the histrionics on here.
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| alaneagle1 Dunstable,Bedfordshire.England 27 Jan 17 8.55am |
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Originally posted by dp
Yup, good post. It is pure conjecture.The only news we hear is the news that either Palace, Sunderland or one of the agents want us to hear. It is all smoke and mirrors. Take PVA for example. Decent players are not going to sign for Sunderland if they are going to sit on the bench in a relegation fight, so Sunderland are happy to put out that PVA is on his way to Palace. PVA is equally happy because he can sit tight for a few days to hear whether there is interest from elsewhere. He is getting paid after all, he has nothing to lose. Palace are not unhappy either, because all the other clubs with players to sell in these positions (i.e. Norwich and Robby Brady) start to think that they might lose Palace as a buyer. Everyone can dance around their handbags until the last few days. It is all fine, as long as we take all this transfer news with a pinch of salt. The problem on here is that people think that we are actually in for everyone we are linked with, that we should be able to sign everyone that we want to and that having an offer accepted is the end of the dealings. It just isn't like that. One thing to say for Sam is that he is experienced in transfers. He is obviously playing the game. We seem to have deals set up and ready to go all over the place. The press are lapping it up. The only downside is the histrionics on here. Agreed good post.
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 27 Jan 17 8.59am |
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Originally posted by dp
Yup, good post. It is pure conjecture.The only news we hear is the news that either Palace, Sunderland or one of the agents want us to hear. It is all smoke and mirrors. Take PVA for example. Decent players are not going to sign for Sunderland if they are going to sit on the bench in a relegation fight, so Sunderland are happy to put out that PVA is on his way to Palace. PVA is equally happy because he can sit tight for a few days to hear whether there is interest from elsewhere. He is getting paid after all, he has nothing to lose. Palace are not unhappy either, because all the other clubs with players to sell in these positions (i.e. Norwich and Robby Brady) start to think that they might lose Palace as a buyer. Everyone can dance around their handbags until the last few days. It is all fine, as long as we take all this transfer news with a pinch of salt. The problem on here is that people think that we are actually in for everyone we are linked with, that we should be able to sign everyone that we want to and that having an offer accepted is the end of the dealings. It just isn't like that. One thing to say for Sam is that he is experienced in transfers. He is obviously playing the game. We seem to have deals set up and ready to go all over the place. The press are lapping it up. The only downside is the histrionics on here. Far too much intelligent logic. Must return to the 'January transfer predictions - reality/dream' thread to catch up on how we won't sign anyone with £10mil+ burning a hole in our pocket for transfer fees, a couple of our own enquired about and some budget available for wages.
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| dynamicdick Dormansland 27 Jan 17 8.59am |
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Originally posted by dp
Yup, good post. It is pure conjecture.The only news we hear is the news that either Palace, Sunderland or one of the agents want us to hear. It is all smoke and mirrors. Take PVA for example. Decent players are not going to sign for Sunderland if they are going to sit on the bench in a relegation fight, so Sunderland are happy to put out that PVA is on his way to Palace. PVA is equally happy because he can sit tight for a few days to hear whether there is interest from elsewhere. He is getting paid after all, he has nothing to lose. Palace are not unhappy either, because all the other clubs with players to sell in these positions (i.e. Norwich and Robby Brady) start to think that they might lose Palace as a buyer. Everyone can dance around their handbags until the last few days. It is all fine, as long as we take all this transfer news with a pinch of salt. The problem on here is that people think that we are actually in for everyone we are linked with, that we should be able to sign everyone that we want to and that having an offer accepted is the end of the dealings. It just isn't like that. One thing to say for Sam is that he is experienced in transfers. He is obviously playing the game. We seem to have deals set up and ready to go all over the place. The press are lapping it up. The only downside is the histrionics on here. Very good post Dp, Sam is an experienced manager with importantly a huge amount of contacts. I liken the January window to a Turkish market bazaar. Very difficult to get players over the line abd especially when you are in the bottom 3. This is why having a manager such as Sam at this time is crucial. All will be revealed come the evening of the 31st!
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| Nobbybm Dartford 28 Jan 17 9.54am |
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Originally posted by dp
Yup, good post. It is pure conjecture.The only news we hear is the news that either Palace, Sunderland or one of the agents want us to hear. It is all smoke and mirrors. Take PVA for example. Decent players are not going to sign for Sunderland if they are going to sit on the bench in a relegation fight, so Sunderland are happy to put out that PVA is on his way to Palace. PVA is equally happy because he can sit tight for a few days to hear whether there is interest from elsewhere. He is getting paid after all, he has nothing to lose. Palace are not unhappy either, because all the other clubs with players to sell in these positions (i.e. Norwich and Robby Brady) start to think that they might lose Palace as a buyer. Everyone can dance around their handbags until the last few days. It is all fine, as long as we take all this transfer news with a pinch of salt. The problem on here is that people think that we are actually in for everyone we are linked with, that we should be able to sign everyone that we want to and that having an offer accepted is the end of the dealings. It just isn't like that. One thing to say for Sam is that he is experienced in transfers. He is obviously playing the game. We seem to have deals set up and ready to go all over the place. The press are lapping it up. The only downside is the histrionics on here. Excellent dp- are you the scout I was introduced to the other day? He said much the same & that we should have expected all this media bs as we're seen as desperate for signings, to have a few quid & look most likely to avoid the drop. He also said SA has an amazing amount of connections across the game & he would be gobsmacked if there weren't a dozen permutations of players he wanted in. His main targets would be those with EPL experience, especially those that have been in a relegation battle.
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