Redcar Rioja 5,977 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 17 minutes ago, CrazyL said: I think it’s been a good window regardless if I’m honest. I wouldn’t say no to a left footed CB but I don’t think it’s crucial if the right player isn’t available. I'm not convinced that it's been a good window yet. Boyd-Munce is seemingly seen more as development than a first teamer so whilst that may pay dividends it isn't improving anything here and now. Connolly seems to be struggling and arguably not as good as Watmore or even Ikpeazu come to that but he may get fit, he may get composure and he may improve and after all that he may score goals, my concern is that it may take him until May if at all! Balogun looks the real deal and seems to have a bit of spark who can add something different but is it so different to Hernandez and unlike Hernandez he seems to go to ground easily. McGree only broke through into Birmingham's squad this season and whilst he is Championship ready we don't know if he is better than what we have but assuming that he is and the Celtic fans are wrong then to me that makes one genuine squad improvement with the rest just shuffling the pack. Desperate last ditch performances of late would indicate that the Squad needs a bit of help. Hand on heart I can't look at it now and say yes, these signings are going to make a difference and if I'm being really honest I'm not so sure that as yet we haven't actually diluted the gene pool that Wilder can select from. Getting bodies in early set a good tone but then in the cold light of day you have to look at what we have signed versus what we really need. For me only McGree looks like he might compete with Tav while Balogun can't get a look in while other glaring gaps and hole are still unplugged. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
CambridgeBoro 118 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Ryan Giles still not signed back to Cardiff on loan yet, I would be after him on the left. 3rd for assists this season out of the whole league which is impressive considering Cardiff have been woeful for most of the season. He's rapid as well as being decent at crossing, I know a couple of you guys have mentioned him. Also saw John Swift is top for assists with 11 and also with 8 goals, I am surprised no one has made a move for him with his contract ending in the summer. Ryan Hedges from Aberdeen who were linked with in the Summer is off to Blackburn for £200,000. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Foogle 2,104 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: I'm not convinced that it's been a good window yet. Boyd-Munce is seemingly seen more as development than a first teamer so whilst that may pay dividends it isn't improving anything here and now. Connolly seems to be struggling and arguably not as good as Watmore or even Ikpeazu come to that but he may get fit, he may get composure and he may improve and after all that he may score goals, my concern is that it may take him until May if at all! Balogun looks the real deal and seems to have a bit of spark who can add something different but is it so different to Hernandez and unlike Hernandez he seems to go to ground easily. McGree only broke through into Birmingham's squad this season and whilst he is Championship ready we don't know if he is better than what we have but assuming that he is and the Celtic fans are wrong then to me that makes one genuine squad improvement with the rest just shuffling the pack. Desperate last ditch performances of late would indicate that the Squad needs a bit of help. Hand on heart I can't look at it now and say yes, these signings are going to make a difference and if I'm being really honest I'm not so sure that as yet we haven't actually diluted the gene pool that Wilder can select from. Getting bodies in early set a good tone but then in the cold light of day you have to look at what we have signed versus what we really need. For me only McGree looks like he might compete with Tav while Balogun can't get a look in while other glaring gaps and hole are still unplugged. Maybe we've not improved the squad much in terms of quality but we've definitely pivoted to players that fit the game plan better. January window is a hard one to add true quality in as no one is willing to let those players go. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Naisby 736 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Incomings need outgoings, until we can do that then we cannot add to the squad. Link to post Share on other sites
thatoldchestnut 583 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Well hopefully they have a couple of players ready pending outgoings. Link to post Share on other sites
Naisby 736 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I think we may have to financially induce some outgoings as clubs just don’t have the funds to offer nowadays. From a friend who works at Charlton, the rumours are the Browne deal failed on financial terms rather than medical or desire. not sure if it was the Browne- Charlton side of it or the Charlton - Boro But he apparently passed the medical so it got that far. But rumours not facts so could be a load of ..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LBP 3,035 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, CambridgeBoro said: Ryan Giles still not signed back to Cardiff on loan yet, I would be after him on the left. 3rd for assists this season out of the whole league which is impressive considering Cardiff have been woeful for most of the season. He's rapid as well as being decent at crossing, I know a couple of you guys have mentioned him. Also saw John Swift is top for assists with 11 and also with 8 goals, I am surprised no one has made a move for him with his contract ending in the summer. Ryan Hedges from Aberdeen who were linked with in the Summer is off to Blackburn for £200,000. Would think John Swift will have prem interest I was keen on us signing Hedges in the summer, have to see how he does for Blackburn 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,646 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Cardiff not interested in Ikpeazu anymore either according to the Gazette. Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,347 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 They might still be interested but will leave it as late as possible to get the price knocked down 🤷♂️ Link to post Share on other sites
TheJew 2,938 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 John Swift would be excellent Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Smogzilla 7,484 Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 That's come up quick. His old man seemed to think he was staying with the u23s this year just a couple of days ago Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just now, Smogzilla said: That's come up quick. His old man seemed to think he was staying with the u23s this year just a couple of days ago Wonder if we got some assurances on playing time or something, because Kavanagh with half a season of regular game time under his belt could be huge. Wearing number 8 at Harrogate. Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,646 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Hopefully a good move. Mid-table League Two, so he should get game time if there's anything about him. Link to post Share on other sites
Smogzilla 7,484 Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Brunners said: Wonder if we got some assurances on playing time or something, because Kavanagh with half a season of regular game time under his belt could be huge. Wearing number 8 at Harrogate. Fingers crossed. I'm far too invested in seeing this lad make it. Hopefully he can take another step forward. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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