Summer Transfer window

[Irchy cob]

We’re getting closer on a playmaker I’m told, but I don’t have a name

Cheers mate - much appreciated as always. You’d have thought players would want to get sorted as early as possible so they get a full pre season under their belts.

[BackOfTheNet]

We’re getting closer on a playmaker I’m told, but I don’t have a name

Let's hope whoever it is they are better than the last supposed playmaker we signed!!!!

[Coolcat]

We’re getting closer on a playmaker I’m told, but I don’t have a name

It's the spelling and the pronunciation that's making you hesitant isn't it!
 

[Welly Cobb]

You going to give us a hint then if you know?

Would be interested in Sherring, but a lot of interest to beat there, including Wrexham.

[Irchy cob]

The squad is starting to take shape nicely. I know we keep saying how we are lacking a creative “playmaker”, and it sounds like we are going to get one, but how will he fit in given the options we already have in midfield and attack? There’s going to be some hot competition for places and there’s going to be some unhappy players.

[ntfclad]

The squad is starting to take shape nicely. I know we keep saying how we are lacking a creative “playmaker”, and it sounds like we are going to get one, but how will he fit in given the options we already have in midfield and attack? There’s going to be some hot competition for places and there’s going to be some unhappy players.

I think the club want more depth. How many times last year did we look at the bench and think, god there’s nothing on there to change a game?

[Irchy cob]

I think the club want more depth. How many times last year did we look at the bench and think, god there’s nothing on there to change a game?

Very true mate - we’re going to have some serious quality in reserve at this rate!

[Melbourne Cobbler]

Really looking forward to seeing who we bring in on loan. Our track record in this area is red hot, we have had some exceptional players recently.

[JeanGenie]

Expecting a new signing Monday afternoon...

[Deepcut Cobbler]

Akin Odimayo, Ben Fox, Ryan Haynes, Danny Hylton and Lee Burge have all been signed on two year contracts...FACT 

[Irchy cob]

Expecting a new signing Monday afternoon...

I take it this will be the Centre Back?

[lordjord]

Sherring seems like exactly the sort of player we should be after. I have not looked at his numbers yet, but everyone who has seen him play regularly seems to rate him very highly. Would love to see a player like that signed on a 3 year deal, giving us a real chance at enhancing a then valuable asset (not sure a player would want that though, as assume they would back themselves to progress faster up the pyramid).

Agree we would benefit from a playmaker. Especially when we play Mcwilliams and Fox who are both midfield destroyers. The big question will be though, can we get such a player on the ball regularly with it as his feet? Thats something I am yet to see with this management, but hoping we can see more of this year.

[TheShoeArmy1897]

Expecting a new signing Monday afternoon...

Whats given you this expectation....? You'd think theyd already have to be on the trip in Scotland?

[Tabasco Kid]

Whats given you this expectation....? You'd think theyd already have to be on the trip in Scotland?

West Ham used the same facilities last week, he could already be there..

[1971cobbler]

West Ham used the same facilities last week, he could already be there..

Ok, so I'm putting two and two together here (although likely to be getting five!  ), but I assume that this is a clue as to the club involved in this deal.

[Tabasco Kid]

Ok, so I'm putting two and two together here (although likely to be getting five!  ), but I assume that this is a clue as to the club involved in this deal.

Bloke down the pub told me, so it must be true. Just wait and see, how many people Google Hammers released players. 

[BackOfTheNet]

Bloke down the pub told me, so it must be true. Just wait and see, how many people Google Hammers released players. 

Mark Noble is at a loose end these days. I'd take him, even at 35!

[Welly Cobb]

[Development squad players Nathan Holland, Jayden Fevrier, Bernardo Rosa, Amadou Diallo and Ossama Ashley and scholar Isaac Evans will also depart on 30 June when their contracts expire.]

Hollands gone to Mk, but if true would be one of these I guess.

Edit : As it's quiet, Rosa, Diallo and Ashley are all midfielders/wingers - which could mean fitting within the playmaker category. Rosa came off the bench for the friendly last year, Ashley was on the bench but can't see that he made it onto the pitch.

Rosa's also got his own website, - https://www.bernardorosa.com/ - so props for his agent there. Definitely would fit into the playmaker category, but I'm probably reading too much into this now.

[west stand oap]

I would doubt that players being released would be taken to the training camp in Scotland.

[BackOfTheNet]

I would doubt that players being released would be taken to the training camp in Scotland.

Me too, but we've often allowed released players to continue training with us so who knows. Mind you, we are well and truly in guesswork territory here, aren't we?