Fri Jan 30, 2026 3:59 pm
montyblue wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:maccydee wrote:montyblue wrote:Starvinmarvin wrote:davids wrote:BBM clearly not being backed.
Targets should have been identified long before the window opened, negotiations started and players lined up to come in as soon as the window opened.
Why can other clubs get their new signings or loan players in early whereas we only ever seem to get players in at the last minute? Don't mention the reserve goalie signed on a free transfer either - he's not going to contribute anything unless Trott gets injured or sent off.
The sort of players we are looking at (youngsters with potential on loan)will not be dependent on their clubs signing other players before they can be released so why does it take us so long to sign anyone?
There was much talk about BBM's links to Man City when he was appointed but nothing has come of that. Is that because Man City wouldn't trust their youngsters to BBM (very unlikely), or maybe there are no youngsters at Man City good enough to improve a League 1 team (unlikely) or is it because Tan is unwilling to pay any wages or a loan fee to help the manager get this young team promoted?
God help us if we get don't get promoted this season and God help us if we do because there is no evidence to suggest that Tan will provide the manager with the financial backing that will be essential if we're to survive in the Championship.
Aren't we in for the left back from Liverpool I don't think it's anything to do with Tan not being willing to pay the wage. The player needs to be young and good enough which basically means that he'll be coming in from a top 10 academy. The other problem is game time, if we had no left back I guarantee you somebody would have given us one. BBM isn't going to guarantee a huge amount of game time because Bagan has been so good. We want to loan someone to be a squad player, the parent club want to send guys out to get game time, we aren't an attractive proposition for that.
They will all get game time as Murphy likes to rotate players as we have all witnessed .
Remember when he used to get called the tinker man for that?
It’s almost like he knows what he is doing.
Players like Willock are ready to go and come in and play really well.
He’s used his squad very well. No reason at all why we can’t do this until the end of the season.
I’ve just read this thread and agree with this from Maccydee.
I think we need a left back especially but we can manage quite well without if needed.
Kapicio played there recently?
NG can play there if needed.
As is proved with Salech being out, Kellyman came in and did a great job.
We’re fine in midfield especially with Rubin coming back.
As Sven says, BBM won’t bring anyone in for the sake of it as has happened before with managers and if he finds the right player I believe he’ll be backed for that player.
Murphy has been asking for a left back since the window opened ?
Fri Jan 30, 2026 4:08 pm
OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:montyblue wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:maccydee wrote:montyblue wrote:Starvinmarvin wrote:davids wrote:BBM clearly not being backed.
Targets should have been identified long before the window opened, negotiations started and players lined up to come in as soon as the window opened.
Why can other clubs get their new signings or loan players in early whereas we only ever seem to get players in at the last minute? Don't mention the reserve goalie signed on a free transfer either - he's not going to contribute anything unless Trott gets injured or sent off.
The sort of players we are looking at (youngsters with potential on loan)will not be dependent on their clubs signing other players before they can be released so why does it take us so long to sign anyone?
There was much talk about BBM's links to Man City when he was appointed but nothing has come of that. Is that because Man City wouldn't trust their youngsters to BBM (very unlikely), or maybe there are no youngsters at Man City good enough to improve a League 1 team (unlikely) or is it because Tan is unwilling to pay any wages or a loan fee to help the manager get this young team promoted?
God help us if we get don't get promoted this season and God help us if we do because there is no evidence to suggest that Tan will provide the manager with the financial backing that will be essential if we're to survive in the Championship.
Aren't we in for the left back from Liverpool I don't think it's anything to do with Tan not being willing to pay the wage. The player needs to be young and good enough which basically means that he'll be coming in from a top 10 academy. The other problem is game time, if we had no left back I guarantee you somebody would have given us one. BBM isn't going to guarantee a huge amount of game time because Bagan has been so good. We want to loan someone to be a squad player, the parent club want to send guys out to get game time, we aren't an attractive proposition for that.
They will all get game time as Murphy likes to rotate players as we have all witnessed .
Remember when he used to get called the tinker man for that?
It’s almost like he knows what he is doing.
Players like Willock are ready to go and come in and play really well.
He’s used his squad very well. No reason at all why we can’t do this until the end of the season.
I’ve just read this thread and agree with this from Maccydee.
I think we need a left back especially but we can manage quite well without if needed.
Kapicio played there recently?
NG can play there if needed.
As is proved with Salech being out, Kellyman came in and did a great job.
We’re fine in midfield especially with Rubin coming back.
As Sven says, BBM won’t bring anyone in for the sake of it as has happened before with managers and if he finds the right player I believe he’ll be backed for that player.
Murphy has been asking for a left back since the window opened ?
Asking or looking?
Like I said I think if he can find the right player in that position he’ll get him but he won’t just bring anyone in.
The real test will be in the summer if we get promoted. Then I believe we’ll need a few new players for sure.
Sat Jan 31, 2026 11:04 am
montyblue wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:montyblue wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:maccydee wrote:montyblue wrote:Starvinmarvin wrote:davids wrote:BBM clearly not being backed.
Targets should have been identified long before the window opened, negotiations started and players lined up to come in as soon as the window opened.
Why can other clubs get their new signings or loan players in early whereas we only ever seem to get players in at the last minute? Don't mention the reserve goalie signed on a free transfer either - he's not going to contribute anything unless Trott gets injured or sent off.
The sort of players we are looking at (youngsters with potential on loan)will not be dependent on their clubs signing other players before they can be released so why does it take us so long to sign anyone?
There was much talk about BBM's links to Man City when he was appointed but nothing has come of that. Is that because Man City wouldn't trust their youngsters to BBM (very unlikely), or maybe there are no youngsters at Man City good enough to improve a League 1 team (unlikely) or is it because Tan is unwilling to pay any wages or a loan fee to help the manager get this young team promoted?
God help us if we get don't get promoted this season and God help us if we do because there is no evidence to suggest that Tan will provide the manager with the financial backing that will be essential if we're to survive in the Championship.
Aren't we in for the left back from Liverpool I don't think it's anything to do with Tan not being willing to pay the wage. The player needs to be young and good enough which basically means that he'll be coming in from a top 10 academy. The other problem is game time, if we had no left back I guarantee you somebody would have given us one. BBM isn't going to guarantee a huge amount of game time because Bagan has been so good. We want to loan someone to be a squad player, the parent club want to send guys out to get game time, we aren't an attractive proposition for that.
They will all get game time as Murphy likes to rotate players as we have all witnessed .
Remember when he used to get called the tinker man for that?
It’s almost like he knows what he is doing.
Players like Willock are ready to go and come in and play really well.
He’s used his squad very well. No reason at all why we can’t do this until the end of the season.
I’ve just read this thread and agree with this from Maccydee.
I think we need a left back especially but we can manage quite well without if needed.
Kapicio played there recently?
NG can play there if needed.
As is proved with Salech being out, Kellyman came in and did a great job.
We’re fine in midfield especially with Rubin coming back.
As Sven says, BBM won’t bring anyone in for the sake of it as has happened before with managers and if he finds the right player I believe he’ll be backed for that player.
Murphy has been asking for a left back since the window opened ?
Asking or looking?
Like I said I think if he can find the right player in that position he’ll get him but he won’t just bring anyone in.
The real test will be in the summer if we get promoted. Then I believe we’ll need a few new players for sure.
This
Sat Jan 31, 2026 11:29 am
Sven wrote:montyblue wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:montyblue wrote:OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:maccydee wrote:montyblue wrote:Starvinmarvin wrote:davids wrote:BBM clearly not being backed.
Targets should have been identified long before the window opened, negotiations started and players lined up to come in as soon as the window opened.
Why can other clubs get their new signings or loan players in early whereas we only ever seem to get players in at the last minute? Don't mention the reserve goalie signed on a free transfer either - he's not going to contribute anything unless Trott gets injured or sent off.
The sort of players we are looking at (youngsters with potential on loan)will not be dependent on their clubs signing other players before they can be released so why does it take us so long to sign anyone?
There was much talk about BBM's links to Man City when he was appointed but nothing has come of that. Is that because Man City wouldn't trust their youngsters to BBM (very unlikely), or maybe there are no youngsters at Man City good enough to improve a League 1 team (unlikely) or is it because Tan is unwilling to pay any wages or a loan fee to help the manager get this young team promoted?
God help us if we get don't get promoted this season and God help us if we do because there is no evidence to suggest that Tan will provide the manager with the financial backing that will be essential if we're to survive in the Championship.
Aren't we in for the left back from Liverpool I don't think it's anything to do with Tan not being willing to pay the wage. The player needs to be young and good enough which basically means that he'll be coming in from a top 10 academy. The other problem is game time, if we had no left back I guarantee you somebody would have given us one. BBM isn't going to guarantee a huge amount of game time because Bagan has been so good. We want to loan someone to be a squad player, the parent club want to send guys out to get game time, we aren't an attractive proposition for that.
They will all get game time as Murphy likes to rotate players as we have all witnessed .
Remember when he used to get called the tinker man for that?
It’s almost like he knows what he is doing.
Players like Willock are ready to go and come in and play really well.
He’s used his squad very well. No reason at all why we can’t do this until the end of the season.
I’ve just read this thread and agree with this from Maccydee.
I think we need a left back especially but we can manage quite well without if needed.
Kapicio played there recently?
NG can play there if needed.
As is proved with Salech being out, Kellyman came in and did a great job.
We’re fine in midfield especially with Rubin coming back.
As Sven says, BBM won’t bring anyone in for the sake of it as has happened before with managers and if he finds the right player I believe he’ll be backed for that player.
Murphy has been asking for a left back since the window opened ?
Asking or looking?
Like I said I think if he can find the right player in that position he’ll get him but he won’t just bring anyone in.
The real test will be in the summer if we get promoted. Then I believe we’ll need a few new players for sure.
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ACTIVELY looking, then!![]()
Doesn’t suggest he’s not trying or being told ‘no!’ at either end, does it?
Sat Jan 31, 2026 3:38 pm
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Sat Jan 31, 2026 7:34 pm
Blue since 1981 wrote:After watching that today I'm convinced we need a few fresh faces especially a left back and a back up target man Robinson cant play that role it really hinderd us today the ball constantly coming back at us
I'd hate the reason we fail this season is down to not investing a little in the next 48 hours
Sat Jan 31, 2026 7:43 pm
Sat Jan 31, 2026 7:47 pm
montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:03 pm
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:18 pm
Forever Blue wrote:montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.
Well let’s hope for 3 Quality new players Monty
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:20 pm
montyblue wrote:Forever Blue wrote:montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.
Well let’s hope for 3 Quality new players Monty
Salec could miss another 4/6 games yet if he is not right and as I have said we all love robinsons passion but he will not get any better, a lot of his goals have come from late in the game last 20 mins when defenders are all out, but he is not a starter for me from the off.a striker to ne is as important as a left back
And look how long lawlor has been out now, and we have all of Feb march april to go without injuries or suspensions .
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:25 pm
Forever Blue wrote:montyblue wrote:Forever Blue wrote:montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.
Well let’s hope for 3 Quality new players Monty
Salec could miss another 4/6 games yet if he is not right and as I have said we all love robinsons passion but he will not get any better, a lot of his goals have come from late in the game last 20 mins when defenders are all out, but he is not a starter for me from the off.a striker to ne is as important as a left back
And look how long lawlor has been out now, and we have all of Feb march april to go without injuries or suspensions .
Yes I see Salech missing a few more at least.
Rubin is not ready yet.
Lawlor still out
Tanner / Robinson not doing that well
Davies well Hmmm
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:32 pm
montyblue wrote:Forever Blue wrote:montyblue wrote:Forever Blue wrote:montyblue wrote:We have till Monday 7pm but Robinson struggled to get near goal 80 mins issac got closer in 10 mins Robinson should have been pulled with 30 mins left.
Well let’s hope for 3 Quality new players Monty
Salec could miss another 4/6 games yet if he is not right and as I have said we all love robinsons passion but he will not get any better, a lot of his goals have come from late in the game last 20 mins when defenders are all out, but he is not a starter for me from the off.a striker to ne is as important as a left back
And look how long lawlor has been out now, and we have all of Feb march april to go without injuries or suspensions .
Yes I see Salech missing a few more at least.
Rubin is not ready yet.
Lawlor still out
Tanner / Robinson not doing that well
Davies well Hmmm
Davies has added goals but never gets enough time and he only has speed his ball control sometimes is like a baby elephant with the ball.
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:52 pm
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:56 pm
Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:01 pm
Blue since 1981 wrote:With a little more composure issac could of won it today, bought the ball down lovely but instead of staying calm he snatched at the chance
Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:09 pm
Sven wrote:Blue since 1981 wrote:With a little more composure issac could of won it today, bought the ball down lovely but instead of staying calm he snatched at the chance
To be fair, he’s under a lot of pressure to perform when he is given so much limited game-time
Sadly, we don’t have time to give him an extended run to test out my belief that he’s a very good player in the right position, and the irony is that would require us to be in mid-table ‘safety’ with little to play for; and none of us wants that currently, do we?
Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:27 pm
Blue since 1981 wrote:Sven wrote:Blue since 1981 wrote:With a little more composure issac could of won it today, bought the ball down lovely but instead of staying calm he snatched at the chance
To be fair, he’s under a lot of pressure to perform when he is given so much limited game-time
Sadly, we don’t have time to give him an extended run to test out my belief that he’s a very good player in the right position, and the irony is that would require us to be in mid-table ‘safety’ with little to play for; and none of us wants that currently, do we?
Hes no where near as bad as people make out, his first touch is brilliant he has pace to get passed his man and he's capable of nicking a goal, I'm sure he will contribute before the season is over