Transfer rumours !

NickFazer wrote:I don't think its a case of other clubs being more organised, I suspect there are plenty of clubs who will have to move players in and out right until the end of August. Freedman did most of his work early doors and will probably have to bide his time for the last of his business.

Exactly, you can't argue with the planning considering 6 players were signed within a few weeks of the season ending. The problem was Juke, now that's done we've moved on and are taking positive steps with 3 others according to Nixon. 

So long as we get at least 1 striker in before the window shuts then I'll be pleased with our work over summer, we must have cut the wage bill again and I think it's a better team than last. Promotions beyond us IMO but we could be competing for a play off place.

Also depends on how many and who we sell.
I assume that Dougie is tasked with getting rid of 2 or 3 senior players and that could completely change the shape of the squad.

League one team, Barnsley are keen on bringing Zat Knight to the club apparently.

karlypants wrote:League one team, Barnsley are keen on bringing Zat Knight to the club apparently.

That's like Yul Brynner buying a comb. Useless.

I thought he was considering an offer from the MLS not long ago....?

California or South Yorkshire......hmmm.......decisions, decisions........?

My Mates nephew was released by Gateshead and had the chance to go over there,but chose to sign for Grimsby Town!

We have signed Quade Taylor (CB) ex palace.

We also have 3 other targets according to Nixon, a target man, support striker and a winger. I'd guess that those 3 are zigic, mason and hammill

Boggersbelief wrote:We have signed Quade Taylor (CB) ex palace.

We also have 3 other targets according to Nixon, a target man, support striker and a winger. I'd guess that those 3 are zigic, mason and hammill

We could have a serious squad here. What about Jeremie Boga - out of the picture now?

Wonder if Taylor was signed because Cian Bolger is stepping up to the senior squad?

Nixon says there is a list of 6 so boga could well be one of them. Just seen another rumour linking us to lewis baker of chelsea

Boggersbelief wrote:Nixon says there is a list of 6 so boga could well be one of them. Just seen another rumour linking us to lewis baker of chelsea

I guess there has to be a lengthy list as it's impossible to predict whether you'll get your target. Let's just hope we manage to get a decent striker.

Quade Taylor was a free agent I assume?

I guess Baker would be a loan?

No, please not Zigic.

Harry Rednapp sussed him a few years back -

Zigic's side claimed a 1-0 win in Ireland, but Redknapp was decidedly unimpressed with the striker's efforts.

"He was the tallest bloke on the pitch by a yard, but never won a single header all night," Redknapp said in The Sun.

"They were asking 5 million for him. Afterwards, his agent came up to me and said 'I don't think 5 million will buy him'.

"I replied 'I know, I'm one of them'."

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He's dreadful.

If Dougie really feels he needs a "target man" he could always beg SKD to come back.

One of our targets is a 20 goal a season striker according to Nixon

Boggersbelief wrote:One of our targets is a 20 goal a season striker according to Nixon

Something just moved.  

Praying it's not Zigic, he's absolutely awful. Nixon said he rated all of them, so I'd be surprised if Zigic was one.

I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if he had his eye on him, beggers can't be choosers when we have sweet FA to spend - i'm not a huge fan but can think of worse strikers at this level.

Zigic was on £50,000 a week at Birmingham, I don't think we can class anyone that takes him as a beggar!

Bloody hell, he still can't be on that much surely?!