24 Nov 2025 18:16:29
@ Thorntonsuite,
I noticed you've said you hope we can bring in three players in January.
I've said the same for past couple months — a CB, a DMF, and a striker. Three quality signings could make a huge difference in the second half of the season.
However, if we can offload a few, I'd also really like to see us add a winger. Gassama and Antman just aren't doing anything for me.
Between Martin, Thelwell, and perhaps even Purdy, our player recruitment last window has proven to be very poor.
The fact that the Americans have now pulled the plug on all three which, to be honest, I didn't expect to happen before the end of the year has really pleased me. I'm glad they've done it. It shows they're serious and mean business, and it also shows they've listened to the fans' concerns.
Hoping this will bring about a change in attitude towards signings going forward.
24 Nov 2025 19:26:28
Its got to be at least 4 new signings, the three you said and a left back who can defend. Having to switch to three at the back just because Meghoma can't defend can't be allowed to continue.
24 Nov 2025 19:27:06
Stig, I'm also impressed with the Americans.
24 Nov 2025 19:46:37
A spine of the team should of been bought in summer then added too in future windows, 3 fully experienced players who could of been first names on team sheet for a few years to come then loans, youth and players who could eventually bring money back into club in future, easier said than done I suppose but a think anyone on here could of recruited a higher standard of player and manager in summer.
24 Nov 2025 19:56:05
Gassams seems to blow hot and cold and ant man has been unwell i'd still give both time.
24 Nov 2025 20:02:41
It's going to be hard in January. In all honesty if we get one or two good players in we will be doing.
24 Nov 2025 20:20:46
In reply to the player model, I believe it started going wrong this season when we brought in far too many young players for decent fees that need developing, and I include Chermiti in that, and not to mention the fees spent on these players, the balance was and is wrong, the team currently lacks experience, leaders and proven players in their positions, as John said a few weeks back and I agree with we can only realistically have two or three young players to develop in and around the first team.
That takes me to the infrastructure of our youth system, why are we not developing and producing players from that.
We thought with Martin leaving that Thelwell should have went to but maybe the appointment of Rohl an intelligent progressive young coach has highlighted many flaws and weaknesses within our future recruitment and current player model.
24 Nov 2025 20:35:37
I would like to see us go after Liam Morrison worth a punt imo.
24 Nov 2025 20:36:45
They 3 positions are top priority for me but I'd also like a RW too.
24 Nov 2025 22:17:19
Rfc 22 is that the centre back who played at Bayern and before that Celtic?
24 Nov 2025 23:48:44
Mark how can you be impressed? Let's be honest they have been part of this too and shouldn't get off scot-free hopefully they sort it this time.
25 Nov 2025 00:01:19
Celtic boys club Stevie, can remember him getting spoken about a few years ago mate.
25 Nov 2025 01:12:26
Beale yeah he went over to Bayern and was doing g very well I believe.
Right up through to even playing for the b team but not sure how many apps.
I'd imagine loaned out to lowers league German club.
He was meant to be some player. Ball playing centre back. Must be what 22 now?
25 Nov 2025 01:16:20
Yes Beale he's 22 and playing with QPR right now
Made 24 apps for Bayern b team 1 goal.
30 apps Wigan
30 qpr 1 goal.
Be interested in signing him as a squad player if he looks anywhere near good enough.
25 Nov 2025 01:39:57
Stig, you are correct and so are a few others in realising January will not bring with it a magic wand for us to wave. I'd be happy with the three positions you prioritise being addressed and hopefully a good number heading for the exit.