January 2023 Transfer Window

[Irchy cob]

Matt Jay drops a league to sign for Col U.

What do we think, could he have done a job here?

Colchester have been very active in the market - some decent additions.

[everbrite]

Isn’t that exactly what Danny H was brought into do?
If we really want one of them wouldn’t we be better off persevering with DH?

Why not, or is it a sign of insanity  

[TheShoeArmy1897]

One of those amateur 'journalist' accounts on Twitter has linked McGowan with Tranmere or potentially Ross County

[Manwork04]

One of those amateur 'journalist' accounts on Twitter has linked McGowan with Tranmere or potentially Ross County

I like McGowan a lot, BUT his lack of pace will be a real problem if we are promoted.

[Welly Cobb]

He's got the best crossing ability in the squad though.

But yeah, he's first choice at the moment, and no-one's going to pay enough to make it worth not at least getting another 6 months out of him on his current contract, so that rumour would be a non-starter.

[guest3548]

BBC sports says that the club are looking to extend Harrop's contract until the end of the season, apologies if this has been mentioned before

[Tabasco Kid]

BBC sports says that the club are looking to extend Harrop's contract until the end of the season, apologies if this has been mentioned before

Anyone else get the feeling that the boy Harrop might be a quiz question in a couple of years time?

[the grumpy old man]

BBC sports says that the club are looking to extend Harrop's contract until the end of the season, apologies if this has been mentioned before

It's also on the Chronic website today. JB is hoping he will be in the squad for Saturday.

[Manwork04]

Signing injured players, whatever next.

[guest2995]

The only way i can McGowan leaving is if we have someone lined up to replace him.
He is an important player to us but is limited if we want to advance on .
On a separate note , i wonder how many players we have signed injured have actually gone on to be a success . Not many i can think of although Ricky Holmes is probably the exception .

[EB Claret]

The only way i can McGowan leaving is if we have someone lined up to replace him.
He is an important player to us but is limited if we want to advance on .
On a separate note , i wonder how many players we have signed injured have actually gone on to be a success . Not many i can think of although Ricky Holmes is probably the exception .

Bayo? Gyepes?

[everbrite]

The only way i can McGowan leaving is if we have someone lined up to replace him.
He is an important player to us but is limited if we want to advance on .
On a separate note , i wonder how many players we have signed injured have actually gone on to be a success . Not many i can think of although Ricky Holmes is probably the exception .

Roy Hunter was an apparent risk and yes he did become injury prone and was only just fit enough for first Wembley appearance.

[CobblerForever]

McKenzie always looked injured when he played but was a success goal scoring wise.

Didn't Ray Train play a whole season of matches whilst clearly struggling?

[Mysterious Curle]

BBC sports says that the club are looking to extend Harrop's contract until the end of the season, apologies if this has been mentioned before

Good business, I've been impressed with him so far

[TPFKA Marvo]

Bayo? Gyepes?

Could call on Gyepes, what a player he was. Didn't he sign a contract just before he left so the club got a transfer fee for him?

[Mysterious Curle]

Based on the latest reports it looks like Harrop has picked up a couple of injuries during his brief stint.

Interestingly JB goes onto say he has a good squad but its frustrating some key players aren't available.

I guess this was highly likely to be the case given the pattern of signing some injury prone players (Eppiah, Maglorie, Harrop etc. whilst retaining the likes of McWilliams.

[GlosCobbler]

I see Jamille Matt may be set to join either Walsall or Tranmere. Although he’s 33 might be worth a punt as a target man with a good goal scoring record and provide a different option up front.

[guest2995]

To repeat the manager for the umpteenth time ..
we will only sign athletic , high energy players that are quick !
I think Hylton will be the last player we sign not in that category ..

[bungle]

To repeat the manager for the umpteenth time ..
we will only sign athletic , high energy players that are quick !
I think Hylton will be the last player we sign not in that category ..

This is the correct long term policy IMO. Getting saddled with Matt on a two year contract wouldn't be a great idea at all.

However, in the short term a targetman on loan/short term deal would give us that crucial plan B option in tight games when we need to go more direct. Hylton has offered us zilch in his 20 minute cameos in recent weeks.

[GlosCobbler]

https://www.fgr.co.uk/team/player/jamille-matt

Power/pace and aerial ability!