02 Sep 2026 10:42:29
We'll never truly know what went on in this window and why,
But from the outside it certainly looks like a s*** show!
02 Sep 2026 11:45:10
It looked to me that Edwards/Hughes never had a Plan A let alone a Plan B. From Mo going to Slot staying/going and eventually going at end of season, hiring AI in a World Cup year, Edwards going, Hughes about on his way, going all in for Diomande, and when that fell apart it just looked like a scatter gun approach to everyone and no one.
I hope Camara and Minteh join in January as without I fear we'll not make a CL place.
02 Sep 2026 11:50:28
Yay, best time of the year - transfer window shut and the kids putting their social media accounts away and going back to school. Bring on the footy!!
02 Sep 2026 11:35:19
Oh no, @Hoofit. We will know what happened. Ed01 is on the case.
Just give it time.
02 Sep 2026 12:00:43
I've seen on different platforms, we tried for Gusto on loan but were told only a sale from Chelski, and Kone, we spoke to his agent. Don't know if any of that is true.
02 Sep 2026 12:14:18
Does it?
Is it not possible that the coaching staff have faith that they can get the players we have working in the system they want to employ?
We’ve got a few coming back from injury too, so is it not possible that they have faith that these players will come back and make the desired impact?
The priority was to get wingers in. It was obvious from last season that if we are now going to play with a number 9 who we want to score 20+ goals a season, the wide forwards like Salah, Mane, Diaz, Gakpo aren’t going to work.
We needed pace on the wings and players who want to go in behind. We needed to stretch teams a lot more than we did last season.
We got 2 excellent wingers in 1 window. We tried for another but it didn’t work out, so I’m sure we’ll try again in the next window.
In the meantime Iraola has to get the team functioning with what he has. If players can’t do as he needs then I’m sure they’ll be replaced.
02 Sep 2026 13:15:03
Historically we struggle against teams that sit back and park the bus. Not sure how space in behind for players to run helps here. Our biggest issue is lack of discipline in midfield when we commit everyone forward.
Let's not talk about Gravenberch. He won't listen and Iraola has openly said he wouldn't shackle him to play the deeper role. The club should have signed a proper CDM.
02 Sep 2026 14:10:06
Karma, committing everyone forward is the first mistake, imo. That means we have no structure atm.
Hopefully, Iraola can implement some structure and discipline into the team.