January Transfer Window Thread 2020

[Ricey]

Even he can't bring himself to sink that low.

Only so many times you can flog that dead horse.

 

[Clarky176]

Knowing us we'll sign a Premier League kid striker who isn't ready and contributes nothing, yet we'll play him over Kelman, Rush and Acquah

 

[Stuart W]

Knowing us we'll sign a Premier League kid striker who isn't ready and contributes nothing, yet we'll play him over Kelman, Rush and Acquah

I think I would play you before Acquah.

 

[Clarky176]

I think I would play you before Acquah.

I'd play ahead of most of this squad, would've made it too if it wasn't for that damn knee injury

 

[EnzoBlue]

I would be happy with 2 incoming , its clear the squads at least becoming competitive in recent weeks , improved fitness is obviously playing a role and perhaps those in the dressing room who have had to much influence in recent times know their times up , i dont think putting 5/6 lads into the team would do us much good unless their world beaters in which case they wouldn't be signing for us.

Let Sam Barrett have a run in the team as the season draws to a close and see if we have a player on our hands , same goes with others who are on the fringes currently.

 

[Stuart W]

I'd play ahead of most of this squad, would've made it too if it wasn't for that damn knee injury

I thought having a long standing ongoing injury would be seen as a plus point when being considered as a player for Southend.

 

[Willis]

Anyone know if we’re gonna get any new players in time to play tomorrow?

 

[fbm]

Anyone know if we’re gonna get any new players in time to play tomorrow?

 

[Willis]

Where’s that blue tinted optimism gone?

 

[fbm]

Where’s that blue tinted optimism gone?

Still there mate. It was the word "tomorrow" in a post made at 5:45 that got me.

 

[Willis]

Just thought (hoped!) there might be something in the pipeline but not yet announced.

Don’t we have until midday tomorrow to complete a transfer to play at 1500, or have I just made that up?

 

[Ricey]

Having Barratt back is like a new signing, can’t see him getting much involvement though. Understandably.

 

[Wingnut]

Final day of transfer deadline day all 6 deals fall through

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United have identified five transfer targets for January.

More...

 

[RHB]

As this has a bit about transfers I've posted here and in the pre match thread.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1215697814149312512

 

[greyerfox]

Has anyone else noticed that the club statement has been redacted? Originally it specified five targets, three permanent and two loan. It specified the respective positions to be filled according to whether the targets were permanent or loan. Somebody must have pulled the details.

 

[greyerfox]

Just spotted that it is the Echo article with the details. Apologies.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Has anyone else noticed that the club statement has been redacted? Originally it specified five targets, three permanent and two loan. It specified the respective positions to be filled according to whether the targets were permanent or loan. Somebody must have pulled the details.

“We are actively looking to bring in players, whilst others move on in this window, to strengthen Sol Campbell’s squad”. Sol is adamant he’s going to win this one eh? I’ll be just as interested to see who exits .. that could be just as crucial as any incomings.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

Sadly moving players on is not as easy, dont have to move if they don’t want too. Most seem to be willing to sit on the bench and take the salary, rather than play somewhere else for a little less cash.

 

[KiwiRob]

Sadly moving players on is not as easy, dont have to move if they don’t want too. Most seem to be willing to sit on the bench and take the salary, rather than play somewhere else for a little less cash.

I am probably wrong, but I would not be surprised if Hopper is sold during the window and the striker identified by Sol as a target and mentioned by the Chairman in his recent radio interview, is the replacement.

Interesting that the Chairman had nothing to say about the Ridgewell situation but hopefully that problem will be resolved soon.