mikeroyboy Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 With very few exceptions our signings are like stealth bomber's - always under the radar. 9 days to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisbrogan Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 With very few exceptions our signings are like stealth bomber's - always under the radar. 9 days to go. ...and in a couple of weeks the loan window reopens so there'll be another countdown then. The obvious problem is that if we're looking to try to avoid the drop then games are ticking by & we're currently selecting from a squad of around 15 realistic starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 ...and in a couple of weeks the loan window reopens so there'll be another countdown then. The obvious problem is that if we're looking to try to avoid the drop then games are ticking by & we're currently selecting from a squad of around 15 realistic starters. Out of which only 2 are decent players (or maybe 1?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Out of which only 2 are decent players (or maybe 1?) Did we just sign someone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisbrogan Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) ...and in a couple of weeks the loan window reopens so there'll be another countdown then. The obvious problem is that if we're looking to try to avoid the drop then games are ticking by & we're currently selecting from a squad of around 15 realistic starters. +45 mins. (Palmer signs) Make that 16 Edited January 22, 2016 by Twisbrogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 +45 mins. (Palmer signs) Make that 16 We love a one month deal don't we?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wozzer Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 +45 mins. (Palmer signs) Make that 16 Let's hope he has the impact of His illustrious namesake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 We love a one month deal don't we?! Nigel Clough wants him to get some match practice before he's be back at the Pirelli in time to score against Latics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Christ sake. We really are scraping the barrel bottom. Really hope this lad makes the difference...but if we are playing the waiting game to get the right guy and we come up with a month loan for a kid from Burton (yet another midfielder) then we really are :censored:ing this season off in preparation for next season in League Two IMO. Edited January 22, 2016 by boundaryblue80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Are we preparing for life in league 2 then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Burton haven't lost many this season - this lad played in most of the ones they did http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=66698 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hope I'm wrong but 1 month youth loans are not what we need right now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I agree with the above sentiment totally, but I think we have to forget it's Burton Albion and look at it that we have a player on loan from a top of the league side. Sticks in the throat a lot that doesn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hope I'm wrong but 1 month youth loans are not what we need right now!! If he can play wide right of midfield tomorrow he will do for me-probably better than what we have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Time to go Corney...time to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Anybody who thinks we are going to make an exciting cash money signing in this window really hasn't been paying attention to anything. The term 'signing' has been used but this isn't going to be a 22-25 year old with experience and talent it will a 18-20 or 30-35 player who is released or we take over their contract. Other than that we will get a few loans or on contract till the end of the season. If it is looking like we could go down later in the season it is at that point that Corney may :censored: or bust and get a better quality of loan in to try and stave off the relegation. Edited January 22, 2016 by beag_teeets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Anybody who thinks we are going to make an exciting cash money signing in this window really hasn't been paying attention to anything. The term 'signing' has been used but this isn't going to be a 22-25 year old with experience and talent it will a 18-20 or 30-35 player who is released or we take over their contract. Other than that we will get a few loans or on contract till the end of the season. If it is looking like we could go down later in the season it is at that point that Corney may :censored: or bust and get a better quality of loan in to try and stave off the relegation. Come on Beag.......you talk about taking notice. We already look like dead ducks!!!!! If Corney cannot take this club forward, he must do his upmost to sell it....now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Anybody who thinks we are going to make an exciting cash money signing in this window really hasn't been paying attention to anything. The term 'signing' has been used but this isn't going to be a 22-25 year old with experience and talent it will a 18-20 or 30-35 player who is released or we take over their contract. Other than that we will get a few loans or on contract till the end of the season. If it is looking like we could go down later in the season it is at that point that Corney may :censored: or bust and get a better quality of loan in to try and stave off the relegation. Sorry BT, but this bollocks doesn't wash anymore. We could've had Wellens but for shylock stiffing Dunn over it. The :censored: thinks it's more important to finish this stand off than keep the club up. As pointed out on another topic, the lost revenue next season by going into League Two South instead of staying in League One North is going to be vast. We've sold DP and can highly expect monies from Tarky's sale so we should be aiming for a little better than this. Of course, we might get 2 or 3 more players next week and there be some promise in them...but after hearing the line "waiting for the right man" all week it sticks in the throat that we've got a kid off Burton to throw in. No matter how you want to paint it. Edited January 22, 2016 by boundaryblue80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've still got a bit of hope that we will survive but I haven't been as certain that we would get relegated before. The Barnsley & Colchester games and to some extent Milwall were the kind of games that made it look almost inevitable. But we aren't yet completely cut off, a few wins and defeats for the other stragglers could see us clinging to that place just above relegation, the loan window closes in March/April?, FFP does limit things but a signing(s) at that stage may get us over the line. It may well be time for Corney to go but if there are other fools out there who wish to turn their pile of money into a smaller pile of money I don't see them forming a queue. I've heard offers have been made but rejected due to Blitz wanting more cash up front and retaining possession of lands but no one can force someone to sell if it doesn't meet their valuation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Sorry BT, but this bollocks doesn't wash anymore. We could've had Wellens but for shylock stiffing Dunn over it. The :censored: thinks it's more important to finish this stand off than keep the club up. As pointed out on another topic, the lost revenue next season by going into League Two South instead of staying in League One North is going to be vast. We've sold DP and can highly expect monies from Tarky's sale so we should be aiming for a little better than this. Of course, we might get 2 or 3 more players next week and there be some promise in them...but after hearing the line "waiting for the right man" all week it sticks in the throat that we've got a kid off Burton to throw in. No matter how you want to paint it. I stopped listening to what managers say long ago, media guff to fill airtime or chip wrappers. "Waiting for the right man" is just "I've been given a bag of washers and asked to work miracles". Sadly at this moment Burton are better than us, they've proved it once on the pitch and backed that up with their league position. Yes it is painful but it is what it is. Football is a different beast to what it was, I don't know the sums but wouldn't surprise me if more money comes in through OEC than the bit that involves players and league positions. If we do go down this season it is Corney's fault for appointing Kelly then Dunn not who we do or don't sign now. We've got a half season challenge with the aim of staying up and it is going to be bloody difficult to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Don't know why people are getting bogged down in the fact that Palmer has come from Burton. They have nearly three times as many points as us this season and look certain to be playing at least one division higher than us next season, so it kind of goes without saying that their players are better than ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 so it kind of goes without saying that their players are better than ours. The scary thing is, I'm not so sure they are by any kind of distance... They're mostly players who have spent their careers in and around League 1 and 2, much like ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Don't know why people are getting bogged down in the fact that Palmer has come from Burton. They have nearly three times as many points as us this season and look certain to be playing at least one division higher than us next season, so it kind of goes without saying that their players are better than ours. You;re 100% correct. But still - :censored:ing Burton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Don't know why people are getting bogged down in the fact that Palmer has come from Burton. They have nearly three times as many points as us this season and look certain to be playing at least one division higher than us next season, so it kind of goes without saying that their players are better than ours. The scary thing is, I'm not so sure they are by any kind of distance... They're mostly players who have spent their careers in and around League 1 and 2, much like ours. The fact that their last two managers were better than our last two managers by quite a distance might be more relevant.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueatheart Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The scary thing is, I'm not so sure they are by any kind of distance... They're mostly players who have spent their careers in and around League 1 and 2, much like ours. This. We have never had a better chance to get towards the top of this division than this season. The competition has been woeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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