How many players will we sign this summer?

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by John Smith » 26 Jul 2021 14:40

Hound Could really do with losing Moore from the wage bill couldnt we?

And prob Swift and Rafael as well, though Swift would leave a big hole in the side

Yes

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by Elm Park Kid » 26 Jul 2021 17:23

John Smith
Hound Could really do with losing Moore from the wage bill couldnt we?

And prob Swift and Rafael as well, though Swift would leave a big hole in the side

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You're assuming that getting them off the wage bill would allow us to sign more players though.....

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by Snowflake Royal » 26 Jul 2021 17:41

Elm Park Kid
John Smith
Hound Could really do with losing Moore from the wage bill couldnt we?

And prob Swift and Rafael as well, though Swift would leave a big hole in the side

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You're assuming that getting them off the wage bill would allow us to sign more players though.....

Shave those three off and that's about £3.75m off the wage bill on top of about another £2.5m from Aluko and Baldock.

Plus a minimum of £3m in transfer fees on top of Olise's £8m.

Hard to see us having no room for signings with something in the region of £20m net positive dealings.

Especially as in theory we should be permitted to make 1 year contract free signings up to 23 squad players with a league cap.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by morganb » 27 Jul 2021 15:08

What are the important dates for signings?

For incomings - I guess ideally we'd want to get players in by the first Championship match of the season, but there is also the day the transfer window slams shut (which includes loans). However, after this date free agents can still be signed at any point outside of this window (though guess it will only be the dregs left by this point).

For outgoings - other countries have different closing dates so players could still leave us outside of the English transfer window.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by hughsies no.1 » 27 Jul 2021 16:05

Got to love 'the kids' (clowns) on Twitter who are now turning on the owners...

Every year beg and plead for transfers, all got mega excited a few years back when the likes of Puscas et al were signed and kept begging for more.

Now, turned on the owner saying they were being reckless with those signings and want him out. The future of our fanbase :(

Anyway, on the topic of incomings - would be great for us to get 2 or 3 in to supplement the squad with the academy, like most am expecting a tough'ish season but think with a couple of shrewd loan deals could be a mid-table side should we keep the starters fit.


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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by JimmytheJim » 27 Jul 2021 17:42

Very few teams will be able to meaningfully strengthen this Summer. I think with a few decent loanees we will be fine.

And I wouldn't take Twitter too seriously. I don't think that the Twitterati is an accurate demographic of IRL supporters.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by muirinho » 27 Jul 2021 19:12

hughsies no.1 Got to love 'the kids' (clowns) on Twitter who are now turning on the owners...

Every year beg and plead for transfers, all got mega excited a few years back when the likes of Puscas et al were signed and kept begging for more.

Now, turned on the owner saying they were being reckless with those signings and want him out. The future of our fanbase :(



Nothing new there, 20 years ago the old fogies on the bus were saying similar nonsense. Either owners are running club into the ground by stealing all the money, or by being tight, or by overspending blah blah

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by Elm Park Kid » 27 Jul 2021 21:04

This is probably the one summer when the owners will cast-iron excuse for not buying players.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by morganb » 28 Jul 2021 15:28

Courtney says:

https://mobile.twitter.com/cfridayjourn ... 9963823106

Sounds like #readingfc can now sign players which is a huge bonus. Hopefully Royals can get some deals tied up pretty quickly - not long until the season starts.


Originates from Alan Nixon during a discussion on Derby:

AN: Derby County. Now selecting the free agents they want to sign. Efl approval but with strings as usual …

Q: similar situation for Reading?

AN: Reading can sign more players and at higher pay level


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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by Stranded » 28 Jul 2021 15:44

morganb Courtney says:

https://mobile.twitter.com/cfridayjourn ... 9963823106

Sounds like #readingfc can now sign players which is a huge bonus. Hopefully Royals can get some deals tied up pretty quickly - not long until the season starts.


Originates from Alan Nixon during a discussion on Derby:

AN: Derby County. Now selecting the free agents they want to sign. Efl approval but with strings as usual …

Q: similar situation for Reading?

AN: Reading can sign more players and at higher pay level


"Good" news - clearly we have no idea what that higher pay level is or what Derby's level is, or if we can pay a fee or if we are still limited to loans and frees.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by Pepe the Horseman » 31 Jul 2021 12:22

Adam Reach off to WBA apparently. Thought he would've been a good fit for us.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by WestYorksRoyal » 31 Jul 2021 13:45

John Smith
Hound Could really do with losing Moore from the wage bill couldnt we?

And prob Swift and Rafael as well, though Swift would leave a big hole in the side

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Not sure. Relegation to League 1 would be a disaster for our finances and any cost savings must be considered against this risk.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by Pepe the Horseman » 31 Jul 2021 14:27

Twitter suggesting that Kadeem Harris is on the bench for us today.


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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by Snowflake Royal » 31 Jul 2021 15:22

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John Smith
Hound Could really do with losing Moore from the wage bill couldnt we?

And prob Swift and Rafael as well, though Swift would leave a big hole in the side

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Not sure. Relegation to League 1 would be a disaster for our finances and any cost savings must be considered against this risk.

So are those three tbf.

We could quite possibly spend most the season with Swift on the treatment table again. We've got ample cover for Moore in Holmes and McIntyre. Southwood could maybe step in.

Doubt we'll find anyone willing to offer us or them enough to satisfy them or the owners though.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by blythspartan » 10 Aug 2021 10:45

Been to B&Q near the mad stad (I know wrong name) and decided to walk up to the stadium. Got a thumbs up from a young fella with short very dark hair and tattoos covering both arms. He was on his way to a car parked where I’d expect the players to park. Not sure, who he was but I didn’t recognise him as a current member of the squad.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by Coppells Lost Coat » 10 Aug 2021 10:59

oooooh thumbs up fwend

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by paultheroyal » 10 Aug 2021 11:22

blythspartan Been to B&Q near the mad stad (I know wrong name) and decided to walk up to the stadium. Got a thumbs up from a young fella with short very dark hair and tattoos covering both arms. He was on his way to a car parked where I’d expect the players to park. Not sure, who he was but I didn’t recognise him as a current member of the squad.


sounds like Darren who works in the club shop - decent lad.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by paultheroyal » 10 Aug 2021 11:23

Hope it all gets sorted soon and then we can pounce on Bolaise who would be quality and as we are in dire need get in Hoilet. Then raid the Premier Loan market for a left back and centre back.

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by Hendo » 10 Aug 2021 11:27

paultheroyal Hope it all gets sorted soon and then we can pounce on Bolaise who would be quality and as we are in dire need get in Hoilet. Then raid the Premier Loan market for a left back and centre back.


Why would we need a CB, it is arguably the one outfield position we don't need to strengthen?

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Re: How many players will we sign this summer?

by paultheroyal » 10 Aug 2021 11:28

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paultheroyal Hope it all gets sorted soon and then we can pounce on Bolaise who would be quality and as we are in dire need get in Hoilet. Then raid the Premier Loan market for a left back and centre back.


Why would we need a CB, it is arguably the one outfield position we don't need to strengthen?


Yeah - good point - change that to creative midfielder.

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