Rumour Mill

[RegencyCheltenhamSpa]

OK but equally everyone knew Butland was going to be a star, same with Caleb and Josh Griffiths. We need those sorts of loanees but this late in the window it may be hard to pull off as they are likely already out or lined up for others.

Did they? Or do you mean once they joined and performed people did? There was not much to say Taylor would be better or worse, than say, Shaughnessy, when he first joined.

[Robin]

Yes, there was a lot of hype around them and Aaron Ramsey when they joined us.

[Si Robin]

OK but equally everyone knew Butland was going to be a star, same with Caleb and Josh Griffiths. We need those sorts of loanees but this late in the window it may be hard to pull off as they are likely already out or lined up for others.

Did they? Or do you mean once they joined and performed people did? There was not much to say Taylor would be better or worse, than say, Shaughnessy, when he first joined.

Taylor came with huge praise from the Baggies fans, with a large number saying he should be in their first team squad. I don't recall much outside noise from pundits though. Same with Josh Griffiths.

Butland on the other hand was very much the rising star of goalkeeping and massive things were expected of him.

[kags]

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/fo ... long-loan/
Could have missed out on this one, says league one interest.

[Jon Palmer]

Weren't in for him

[Jerry St Clair]

Yes, there was a lot of hype around them and Aaron Ramsey when they joined us.

I'm not sure hype is the right word. Caleb was described as "promising" when he signed. For comparison, Taylor Perry was described as "highly rated" when he joined from Wolves and Aaron Ramsey as "highly-regarded".

This is just standard terminology for Premier League academy players, isn't it?

[RegencyCheltenhamSpa]

Yes, there was a lot of hype around them and Aaron Ramsey when they joined us.

I'm not sure hype is the right word. Caleb was described as "promising" when he signed. For comparison, Taylor Perry was described as "highly rated" when he joined from Wolves and Aaron Ramsey as "highly-regarded".

This is just standard terminology for Premier League academy players, isn't it?

I’d love to see the reaction if it was announced we were signing an “unpromising player with few prospects”.

[Red Duke]

Yes, there was a lot of hype around them and Aaron Ramsey when they joined us.

I'm not sure hype is the right word. Caleb was described as "promising" when he signed. For comparison, Taylor Perry was described as "highly rated" when he joined from Wolves and Aaron Ramsey as "highly-regarded".

This is just standard terminology for Premier League academy players, isn't it?

I’d love to see the reaction if it was announced we were signing an “unpromising player with few prospects”.

As our squad seems paper thin, I think we would be grateful for anybody that signs!

[asl]

I’d love to see the reaction if it was announced we were signing an “unpromising player with few prospects”.

Downing did once re-sign Hugh MacAuley?

[Si Robin]

That was Graham Allner

[Shade]

Yes, there was a lot of hype around them and Aaron Ramsey when they joined us.

I'm not sure hype is the right word. Caleb was described as "promising" when he signed. For comparison, Taylor Perry was described as "highly rated" when he joined from Wolves and Aaron Ramsey as "highly-regarded".

This is just standard terminology for Premier League academy players, isn't it?

I’d love to see the reaction if it was announced we were signing an “unpromising player with few prospects”.

"He's not very good and there's probably no future for him in the game. We're not happy he's here, he won't play and he'll be stealing a wage but at least we can fill the bench now".

[HamTown]

I hate to see this thread so quiet at the moment

[Jim]

I hate to see this thread so quiet at the moment

Dammit I thought this new comment was going to be a rumour!

I fear we're playing a waiting game to see how things pan out as the window draws to a close. That or we've enquired after a few loan prospects and the parent clubs are biding their time for better offers...

Perhaps the management team aren't worried until after Pompey cos they think we'll lose the next two either way so no need to rush. (Said with tongue in cheek... sort of)

[Haitch]

We left a few deals late in January and i won't be surprised if we see the same here.

[Jim]

JP has said on Twitter that he expects 'incomings' in time for Saturday's game.... let the speculation commence!

[Haitch]

Wahey!! the wheel is spinning once again, unlikely but i hope a ball playing center back and i assume after watching another 90 of davies tonight a few others will be calling for the same..

[Jim]

Wahey!! the wheel is spinning once again, unlikely but i hope a ball playing center back and i assume after watching another 90 of davies tonight a few others will be calling for the same..

Amen to this, you could argue Davies was at fault for all three of our goals on Saturday. Hoping we don't see him tonight, Wade might bench him under the pretence that he can't do Saturday-Tuesday-Saturday.

I'd like to see: a Caleb Taylor type, a Callum Wright type, a striker with pace, and a right-sided Will Ferry. Probably need another centre mid in there too... someone brave on the ball who can retain possession and calm things down a bit and play in tight spaces - there are loads of players like that wanting a League 1 relegation battle, right?

[HamTown]

Wahey!! the wheel is spinning once again, unlikely but i hope a ball playing center back and i assume after watching another 90 of davies tonight a few others will be calling for the same..

Not sure if Matt Baker as previously rumoured fits the bill but would make sense as he can supposedly cover defensive mid which would help relieve the pressure off Thompson

[RegencyCheltenhamSpa]

Wahey!! the wheel is spinning once again, unlikely but i hope a ball playing center back and i assume after watching another 90 of davies tonight a few others will be calling for the same..

Not sure if Matt Baker as previously rumoured fits the bill but would make sense as he can supposedly cover defensive mid which would help relieve the pressure off Thompson

He has just left Countryfile, but I think he is heading to the US to make another show unfortunately.

[Ihearye]

Wahey!! the wheel is spinning once again, unlikely but i hope a ball playing center back and i assume after watching another 90 of davies tonight a few others will be calling for the same..

Not sure if Matt Baker as previously rumoured fits the bill but would make sense as he can supposedly cover defensive mid which would help relieve the pressure off Thompson

He has just left Countryfile, but I think he is heading to the US to make another show unfortunately.

Another one slips thru the net!

[Ihearye]

Not sure if Matt Baker as previously rumoured fits the bill but would make sense as he can supposedly cover defensive mid which would help relieve the pressure off Thompson

He has just left Countryfile, but I think he is heading to the US to make another show unfortunately.

Another one slips thru the net! I always thought Claire Balding could do a job as a no nonsense defender

[1985CTFC]

Take your pick!!! All free agents. Experienced strikers. Campbell or Sharpe for me, to help our strikers!!!
Someone start a raffle to raise some money

Connor Wickham Goals 1 in 4 aged 30
Troy Deeney
Billy Sharpe Goals 1 in 2.5 aged 37
Gary Madine Goals 1 in 4.5 aged 32
Nathan Delfouneso
Daniel Sturridge
Bobby Duncan
Frazier Campbell goals 1 in 4 aged 35!
Kieran Agard goals 1 in 4 aged 33
Sam Winnall

[Malabus]

Take your pick!!! All free agents. Experienced strikers. Campbell or Sharpe for me, to help our strikers!!!
Someone start a raffle to raise some money

Connor Wickham Goals 1 in 4 aged 30
Troy Deeney
Billy Sharpe Goals 1 in 2.5 aged 37
Gary Madine Goals 1 in 4.5 aged 32
Nathan Delfouneso
Daniel Sturridge
Bobby Duncan
Frazier Campbell goals 1 in 4 aged 35!
Kieran Agard goals 1 in 4 aged 33
Sam Winnall

And there was some people on here saying Alfie May was too old. Laughable.

[RegencyCheltenhamSpa]

Take your pick!!! All free agents. Experienced strikers. Campbell or Sharpe for me, to help our strikers!!!
Someone start a raffle to raise some money

Connor Wickham Goals 1 in 4 aged 30
Troy Deeney
Billy Sharpe Goals 1 in 2.5 aged 37
Gary Madine Goals 1 in 4.5 aged 32
Nathan Delfouneso
Daniel Sturridge
Bobby Duncan
Frazier Campbell goals 1 in 4 aged 35!
Kieran Agard goals 1 in 4 aged 33
Sam Winnall

Tell us their wage demands and we’ll be able to pick from those we can afford.

[Shade]

Take your pick!!! All free agents. Experienced strikers. Campbell or Sharpe for me, to help our strikers!!!
Someone start a raffle to raise some money

Connor Wickham Goals 1 in 4 aged 30
Troy Deeney
Billy Sharpe Goals 1 in 2.5 aged 37
Gary Madine Goals 1 in 4.5 aged 32
Nathan Delfouneso
Daniel Sturridge
Bobby Duncan
Frazier Campbell goals 1 in 4 aged 35!
Kieran Agard goals 1 in 4 aged 33
Sam Winnall

And there was some people on here saying Alfie May was too old. Laughable.

What is your point? Nobody is paying £200k for anyone in that list above - they're free agents. And Connor Wickham is the same age.

Wouldn't mind Troy Deeney. Well, I would mind a lot as he's a bell and would want too much, but a Troy Deeney type.
Most on that list wouldn't fit the Cheltenham way. Too Billy Big balls for us. Wouldn't fit.

[Fuller]

Pretty sure John Ward tried to sign Frazier Campbell on loan when he was a young up and coming star. Think he chose Hull instead.

[1985CTFC]

I'll tell you who is a handful striker. I went to the preseason game at Newport County and was impressed with their lad up front called Will Evans. A real handful he was. Just checked how he is doing. 3 goals already and joint top scorer in Lg2.
No doubt to late on that one. One to watch.

[ctfc-fan]

Shame we couldn’t get Eisa back, he’s on fine form this season.

[RegencyCheltenhamSpa]

I'll tell you who is a handful striker. I went to the preseason game at Newport County and was impressed with their lad up front called Will Evans. A real handful he was. Just checked how he is doing. 3 goals already and joint top scorer in Lg2.
No doubt to late on that one. One to watch.

Certainly is too late I would say. Once a striker is scoring in L2 we can no longer compete in either transfer or wages.

Same with Eisa and Cole Stockton. As much as I was on about rescuing them from L2 over the summer, in reality there’s 23 L1 clubs and about 10 L2 clubs (and probably a couple of NL ones) who can pay better money than we can.

[Si Robin]

It's not a striker we need (though bodies would be nice) but a creative midfielder, and someone with a bit of pace.

I've heard a few names in the last few days and they seem quite exciting - whether we can nail them down or not though is a different matter.

[Broadway Brian]

It's not a striker we need (though bodies would be nice) but a creative midfielder, and someone with a bit of pace.

I've heard a few names in the last few days and they seem quite exciting - whether we can nail them down or not though is a different matter.

Agree that a CAM to play behind the forwards needs to be no. 1 priority. But we do need another forward in aswell as current options off the bench have no impact.

[Robin]

It's not a striker we need (though bodies would be nice) but a creative midfielder, and someone with a bit of pace.

I've heard a few names in the last few days and they seem quite exciting - whether we can nail them down or not though is a different matter.

Loans or permanent Si? I've heard one name and presuming it could be permanent wondering if it could be same person.

[Robin]

It's not a striker we need (though bodies would be nice) but a creative midfielder, and someone with a bit of pace.

I've heard a few names in the last few days and they seem quite exciting - whether we can nail them down or not though is a different matter.

Agree that a CAM to play behind the forwards needs to be no. 1 priority. But we do need another forward in aswell as current options off the bench have no impact.

Probably need two forwards, attacking midfielder, centre half and right wing back.

[Si Robin]

It's not a striker we need (though bodies would be nice) but a creative midfielder, and someone with a bit of pace.

I've heard a few names in the last few days and they seem quite exciting - whether we can nail them down or not though is a different matter.

Loans or permanent Si? I've heard one name and presuming it could be permanent wondering if it could be same person.

Loans - which is what is causing the hold up. We're waiting on the clubs to give the green light.

[Warwickshire Robin]

Take your pick!!! All free agents. Experienced strikers. Campbell or Sharpe for me, to help our strikers!!!
Someone start a raffle to raise some money

Connor Wickham Goals 1 in 4 aged 30
Troy Deeney
Billy Sharpe Goals 1 in 2.5 aged 37
Gary Madine Goals 1 in 4.5 aged 32
Nathan Delfouneso
Daniel Sturridge
Bobby Duncan
Frazier Campbell goals 1 in 4 aged 35!
Kieran Agard goals 1 in 4 aged 33
Sam Winnall

Tell us their wage demands and we’ll be able to pick from those we can afford.

Can add Steven Fletcher to that list (and also the 'probably too rich for us' list too!). I see he is being linked with Fleetwood currently but is just the type of experienced target man we could do with as an option. Maybe Liam Smith could have a word as they were both at Dundee Utd last year?!