Summer Transfer Thread 2023

[sign of the chimes]

If that's the case then maybe he could replace Archie but that certainly wasn't the idea being suggested by denzel.

I'll be honest, I struggle a bit with the definitions now. I used to have a general idea of what a player could do on the pitch based on the number on their shirt, in the same way I used to able to tell a 4-4-2/4-3-3 and even the occasional 3-5-2 apart. We've reached a point now where central midfield/attacking midfield roles are defined based on whether a manager wants to play 'point up' or 'point down' and teams often seem to defend and attack in different formations; which complicates roles and attributes needed.

On the plus side, I'm usually at least a couple of pints in when I step inside Fratton Park so it tends to matter less ;-)

 

[iscalad]

On the plus side, I'm usually at least a couple of pints in when I step inside Fratton Park so it tends to matter less ;-)

So would I if I had to watch them.....

 

[Cowshed Grecian]

He might be a good signing but he won't be a good replacement for Archie, should he actually go. This lad is seemingly an attacking midfielder, Archie (played properly) is a box to box midfielder. They are two different types of players.

Archie has never been box to box at all. In modern terms he’s a classic Deep Lying play maker.

 

[Colesman Ballz]

Archie has never been box to box at all. In modern terms he’s a classic Deep Lying play maker.

"Lights blue touch paper" !

 

[denzel]

If that's the case then maybe he could replace Archie but that certainly wasn't the idea being suggested by denzel.

Oh for goodness sake

 

[BigBankAl]

Ethan Chislett is being linked with loads of L1 clubs at the moment - would normally suggest an over-excited agent but Pete O'Rourke is normally a pretty good source on Twitter and he's named a few sides interested. Those AM positions are usually really competitive in terms of recruitment,

Good player, seen him play for Met Police a few years back, plenty potential. Mentioned him nearer the start of the thread I think

 

[Banksy]

Good player, seen him play for Met Police a few years back, plenty potential. Mentioned him nearer the start of the thread I think

With Bolton and Portsmouth rumoured to be after him we’ve got zilch chance of signing him I suspect.Roll on actual realistic approaches / signings by our manager.

 

[Average Joe]

signings by our manager.

So we'll end up signing players from NEwcastle U23 who in 3 months regret moving this far away and won't sign another year extension

 

[Banksy]

So we'll end up signing players from NEwcastle U23 who in 3 months regret moving this far away and won't sign another year extension

Nothing we say on here will influence matters ,the speculation is all for our own internal amusement.

 

[SaintJames]

With Bolton and Portsmouth rumoured to be after him we’ve got zilch chance of signing him I suspect.Roll on actual realistic approaches / signings by our manager.

At face value yes when we are in a bun fight with the bigger clubs. However, it depends on whether the contract on the table is a first team starter or a squad role which is where we could win out?