Latest Rumours January transfer window

[Ricey]

I’ve always wanted Holmes to sign and would still have him now. Offer him a short contract what’s the harm. Look at the impact McCormack and Halford had!

 

[KiwiRob]

I’ve always wanted Holmes to sign and would still have him now. Offer him a short contract what’s the harm. Look at the impact McCormack and Halford had!

I wonder if an old Phil Brown target, Jamie Proctor, a 6' 2" striker currently on loan with Newport from Rotherham, will be available during the January window? Proctor has never been particularly prolific but he is 28 and is a good size. MM certainly needs someone who is good in the air, experienced, and has a real physical presence.

 

[LennySUFC]

I’ve always wanted Holmes to sign and would still have him now. Offer him a short contract what’s the harm. Look at the impact McCormack and Halford had!

At least signing him would mean he isn't playing against us and so can't get is standard goal. I always think back to that absolute screamer he scored for Barnet in front of the north bank.

 

[OllieSteph44]

Stevenage sign Luke Norris from Colchester...

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Stevenage sign Luke Norris from Colchester...

Decent signing for them, they've picked up two more today too (Lines from Northampton and Stevens from Forest Green)

 

[Jai]

Decent signing for them, they've picked up two more today too (Lines from Northampton and Stevens from Forest Green)

Was always going to be the way that other clubs around us would recruit better and were able to spend more money than us in the window unfortunately. Lines is a really good acquisition at this level.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Was always going to be the way that other clubs around us would recruit better and were able to spend more money than us in the window unfortunately. Lines is a really good acquisition at this level.

Really? Why was it always going to be the case that the likes of Stevenage and Barrow would recruit better and spend more than us in this window?

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

Really? Why was it always going to be the case that the likes of Stevenage and Barrow would recruit better and spend more than us in this window?

In the next 7-10 days I think we will also be very pleased with the business we have done.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

Decent signing for them, they've picked up two more today too (Lines from Northampton and Stevens from Forest Green)

Yes Luke is a very good player and still only 27, I think he was one of our higher earners so Robbie Cowling is ( Like he said) taking every opportunity to lower the wage bill. Stevenage are obviously throwing a fair bit of cash around in an attempt to avoid relegation.

 

[tottenham541]

Stevenage also signed Chris lines, always been a big fan of this guy, great midfielder and always played well against us, mainly when playing for Bristol rovers.

 

[LI11]

In the next 7-10 days I think we will also be very pleased with the business we have done.

In the know? If so any hints?

 

[dannypav]

In the next 7-10 days I think we will also be very pleased with the business we have done.

Not doubting any of your inside info etc and looking forward to some decent signings.
Just wondered why 7-10 days and not ‘now’ ?
Is there something significant in that ?

 

[Chrisb]

Not doubting any of your inside info etc and looking forward to some decent signings.
Just wondered why 7-10 days and not ‘now’ ?
Is there something significant in that ?

Maybe we are expecting someone to leave us ? Just a guess.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

In the next 7-10 days I think we will also be very pleased with the business we have done.

Is a move for Jake McCarthy back on the cards?

 

[dannypav]

Maybe we are expecting someone to leave us ? Just a guess.

Yeah possibly.
Just concerned that if signings need time to get over the line they could be hijacked

 

[brigg blue]

Yeah possibly.
Just concerned that if signings need time to get over the line they could be hijacked

Just bear in mind how the club have been with transfers this season, we tend to announce signings on the day of the match and keep things very quiet.

Just because it hasn't been announced doesn't mean it isn't happening

 

[Petejames]

Yeah possibly.
Just concerned that if signings need time to get over the line they could be hijacked

Or we are doing the hijacking?

 

[Chrisb]

Or we are doing the hijacking?

Go on, tell us .....

 

[KiwiRob]

Or we are doing the hijacking?

Petejames, that is a tantalising comment, especially as the Chairman remarked about a month ago that Southend were chasing a tall striker and had offered more than a Division 1 club he was currently training with.

 

[Jai]

Really? Why was it always going to be the case that the likes of Stevenage and Barrow would recruit better and spend more than us in this window?

Because we have barely been able to scrape enough money to pay last year's tax bill? We were also under a transfer embargo until the Premier League loans came in

And that is before you even consider our appalling recruitment record under this chairman over the past few years.