January Transfers and Rumours

[sheffieldclayhead]

Don't think we will get anyone else in - permanent or loan or new manager - financial maybe?  Saving for next season hopefully in L1 or re-building for L2.

Now I've said it watch 3 or 4 in by 11:00 pm tomorrow 😆

[Brian Johnson]

12 minutes ago, sheffieldclayhead said:

Don't think we will get anyone else in - permanent or loan or new manager - financial maybe?  Saving for next season hopefully in L1 or re-building for L2.

Now I've said it watch 3 or 4 in by 11:00 pm tomorrow 😆

Transfer deadline day is 11pm on Feb 1st 

So, this year you have got any extra 24 hours to to get your hopes up & then feel disappointed 

Edited January 30 by Brian Johnson

[robf]

1 hour ago, mr.hobblesworth said:

What's happened with Cass? Thought the reason we'd not been using him is that he had somewhere lined up, in which case I expected he'd be gone early doors. I feel incredibly sorry for him tbh. Not half as bad as some make out, especially considering how he's only used sporadically.

I think Cass and Balmer are both the same age  - both had an error in them, I thought Cass was more reliable, more willing to break up front and was our own player after all. So, I was always a bit confused when a loanee was often chosen ahead of him.

I'm not saying Cass is a world beater but I would have had him ahead of Balmer (i.e. Cass on the bench rather than Balmer) in the pecking order. 

[mr.hobblesworth]

4 minutes ago, robf said:

I'm not saying Cass is a world beater but I would have had him ahead of Balmer (i.e. Cass on the bench rather than Balmer) in the pecking order. 

I guess you have to gamble if you're going to try and land successful younger players but, yeah, you're right. I think Cass would be a much better player now if he'd been given the opportunities and second chances that Balmer had. I'm not party to rumours but I've never heard anything negative about the way Lewis conducts himself, it seems a shame for him to be discarded like this.

[werstayinup]

I see another team down there has strengthened with Wycombe signing Lubala from Burton

[robf]

I mentioned this guy in the summer. I am no scout so no idea if he would be the answer but interesting that clubs in our sort of level are circling. If true, then they clearly think he's a good addition. It may cost a six figure sum but it may be a player who is more of an Uche replacement (he's 6 foot 4) than an unknown, inexperienced loanee (and though it may cost - would that be worth paying to ensure L1 survival?)

https://the72.co.uk/2024/01/30/exeter-city-cambridge-united-and-cheltenham-town-eyeing-league-one-striker/

[TJHValiant]

1 minute ago, robf said:

I mentioned this guy in the summer. I am no scout so no idea if he would be the answer but interesting that clubs in our sort of level are circling. It may cost a six figure sum but it may be a player who is more of an Uche replacement than an unknown, inexperienced loanee (and though it may cost - would that be worth paying to ensure L1 survival?)

https://the72.co.uk/2024/01/30/exeter-city-cambridge-united-and-cheltenham-town-eyeing-league-one-striker/

Pressley was excellent in league 2 for Stevenage. I live down that way so quite familiar with their team. Not good enough for league 1 in my view, worth a punt but not for money.

[robf]

Erm, sorry @TJHValiant but he didn't play for Stevenage in League 2 - he's only ever played L1 football (for Wimbledon, Accrington and now Stevenage). Are you confusing him with another player? 

[werstayinup]

4 minutes ago, robf said:

I mentioned this guy in the summer. I am no scout so no idea if he would be the answer but interesting that clubs in our sort of level are circling. If true, then they clearly think he's a good addition. It may cost a six figure sum but it may be a player who is more of an Uche replacement (he's 6 foot 4) than an unknown, inexperienced loanee (and though it may cost - would that be worth paying to ensure L1 survival?)

https://the72.co.uk/2024/01/30/exeter-city-cambridge-united-and-cheltenham-town-eyeing-league-one-striker/

Upto 200k Rob,i think that certainly rules us out

I think we were linked to him in the summer as well before he went Stevenage

[robf]

To me (and I say I'm no scout) he sounds like a young Uche. Not the most prolific (which may explain why he's a lower league player) but a six footer, muscular and difficult to get off the ball. He's also a fair few years younger than Uche. After all that, he could be the next Ryan Loft but he seems to have the attributes to be an Uche replacement - but would cost a fair chunk of money. As I say - is it worth an investment to guarantee safety though?
 

[robf]

Are you sure Darrell? 

Former Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, Oxford United and Port Vale forward Matty Taylor is Cheltenham Town target - Gloucestershire Live

WWW.GLOUCESTERSHIRELIVE.CO.UK

 

[TJHValiant]

13 minutes ago, robf said:

Erm, sorry @TJHValiant but he didn't play for Stevenage in League 2 - he's only ever played L1 football (for Wimbledon, Accrington and now Stevenage). Are you confusing him with another player? 

You’re right. I’m sure I’ve seen him play before, so maybe confused with either the 3 Vale games this season or getting him mixed up with Jordan Roberts who scored a fair few but not many this season 

[PVFC764]

5 hours ago, Brian Johnson said:

Bob & Hope ?

What positions do they play.  Must be better than what we have currently.  

[smithie]

35 minutes ago, robf said:

Are you sure Darrell? 

 

Former Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, Oxford United and Port Vale forward Matty Taylor is Cheltenham Town target - Gloucestershire Live

WWW.GLOUCESTERSHIRELIVE.CO.UK

 

He got 4 goals for us - he looks good value against out other strikers so far.  

[osprey]

Come on Vale surprise us and get someone decent in