Transfer rumours, speculation and associated discussion - summer 2018 (Part I) - Page 115 - RedPassion.co.uk

ted the red · 5th June 2018, 04.49:58

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Originally Posted by Big A

It’s concerning to say the least.... we had a small squad last year, but we seem to be going for miniature this coming season.

Doesn't give you much confidence to buy a season ticket, looks like it is going to be a very long season.

Hell Sam get moving, cut the BS & get an assistant to help you

redfronner · 5th June 2018, 05.13:20

Don't think we can quite say it's all over yet, few people not happy yet if you look at the majority of clubs bar Salford (money bags) you'll see not many have mad more then 1/2 signings. As for big name signings, whatvreally is that anymore here? Genuine question. The likes of Nathan Arnold has been mentioned a few times, I wanted him before he went to Salford but when he went there it's clear the ambition and money spoke volumes more. I think big Sam is correct in waiting for the right type of player who want to win and be part of the team. Not a previous "big name" looking for big cash and settle at the end of a career. We still have 3 weeks before pre season, patience fellow reds

EnglishRed · 5th June 2018, 06.42:33

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Originally Posted by Todd Sweeney

This signing players in May thing is a bit of a myth. Mills did that, and to a lesser extent Keates, and it really is a mixed bag.

Some players will.want to sign early to get themselves sorted but others may wait and see what offers they get. Particularly if we are looking at signing players from higher levels, as SR said .

I understand the concern but patience is needed.

Foxy · 5th June 2018, 06.51:59

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Originally Posted by EnglishRed

Some players will.want to sign early to get themselves sorted but others may wait and see what offers they get. Particularly if we are looking at signing players from higher levels, as SR said .

I understand the concern but patience is needed.

I agree there is plenty of time, but we know the track record by now - when we do end up signing players, many of them (indeed most strikers) are not good enough. Add that to what Ricketts has said:

Squad of 18
Will include two loan players
Includes Tharme and Smith
Includes a “cheap as chips” goalkeeper

Alarm bells should be ringing loud and clear , especially if we lose one or both of our centre halves.

Funny_Old_Game · 5th June 2018, 07.08:18

Last season was our chance and we blew it when it was there to be won. Said it then, we would never have a bigger budget than that again.

EnglishRed · 5th June 2018, 07.09:51

[QUOTE=Foxy;2150521]I agree there is plenty of time, but we know the track record by now - when we do end up signing players, many of them (indeed most strikers) are not good enough. Add that to what Ricketts has said:

Squad of 18
Will include two loan players
Includes Tharme and Smith
Includes a “cheap as chips” goalkeeper

Alarm bells should be ringing loud and clear , especially if we lose one or both of our centre halves.[/QUOTE]

I would worry if this is the case.

The strikers he's bringing in will be the key. Failing to land any of his main targets in the summer hampered us hugely. No more Massankas please.

pagl · 5th June 2018, 08.15:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxy

Alarm bells should be ringing loud and clear , especially if we lose one or both of our centre halves.

Why would we be losing them?

Cenotaff · 5th June 2018, 08.28:41

Maybe some of the players he wants are on holiday or simply mulling over offers? I'd rather wait for the next few weeks to pan out before getting myself into a panic or worry. Once things start taking shape then it will be fairer to judge. There's no doubt loads going on in the background but you'd think Sam was chilling out with his feet up reading some posts.

Iesty · 5th June 2018, 08.41:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxy

I agree there is plenty of time, but we know the track record by now - when we do end up signing players, many of them (indeed most strikers) are not good enough. Add that to what Ricketts has said:

Squad of 18
Will include two loan players
Includes Tharme and Smith
Includes a “cheap as chips” goalkeeper

Alarm bells should be ringing loud and clear , especially if we lose one or both of our centre halves.

Macclesfield didn't have a massive squad last season and there were times when they couldn't have a full bench of players on match days.

at least we have a youth system that can be called upon when things get desperate

5th June 2018, 05.13:20	#1028-0 (permalink)
redfronner Squad Player Joined: Jan 2009 Racecourse Spot: Mold Road Real Name: Jordan Twitter: @	Re: Transfer rumours, speculation and associated discussion - summer 2018 Don't think we can quite say it's all over yet, few people not happy yet if you look at the majority of clubs bar Salford (money bags) you'll see not many have mad more then 1/2 signings. As for big name signings, whatvreally is that anymore here? Genuine question. The likes of Nathan Arnold has been mentioned a few times, I wanted him before he went to Salford but when he went there it's clear the ambition and money spoke volumes more. I think big Sam is correct in waiting for the right type of player who want to win and be part of the team. Not a previous "big name" looking for big cash and settle at the end of a career. We still have 3 weeks before pre season, patience fellow reds __________________ If your not going to win the ball you might as well break his fu**ing legs!!

5th June 2018, 07.08:18	#1031-0 (permalink)
Funny_Old_Game Name A Stand After Me (info 1 & 2) Joined: Nov 2008 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Transfer rumours, speculation and associated discussion - summer 2018 Last season was our chance and we blew it when it was there to be won. Said it then, we would never have a bigger budget than that again.

5th June 2018, 07.09:51	#1032-0 (permalink)
EnglishRed retired & running a pub Joined: Jan 2005 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Transfer rumours, speculation and associated discussion - summer 2018 [QUOTE=Foxy;2150521]I agree there is plenty of time, but we know the track record by now - when we do end up signing players, many of them (indeed most strikers) are not good enough. Add that to what Ricketts has said: Squad of 18 Will include two loan players Includes Tharme and Smith Includes a “cheap as chips” goalkeeper Alarm bells should be ringing loud and clear , especially if we lose one or both of our centre halves.[/QUOTE] I would worry if this is the case. The strikers he's bringing in will be the key. Failing to land any of his main targets in the summer hampered us hugely. No more Massankas please.

5th June 2018, 08.28:41	#1034-0 (permalink)
Cenotaff Part Time ITV4 Pundit Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Transfer rumours, speculation and associated discussion - summer 2018 Maybe some of the players he wants are on holiday or simply mulling over offers? I'd rather wait for the next few weeks to pan out before getting myself into a panic or worry. Once things start taking shape then it will be fairer to judge. There's no doubt loads going on in the background but you'd think Sam was chilling out with his feet up reading some posts.