The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[Two Ton Ted]

We do seem to be top heavy in the attacking department compared to the defence, and in my opinion it seems to happen every transfer window.

[CM]

Not sure if you remember Two Ton Ted but we had some kid, now what was his name, Robert Sessylon or something. He was our left back after Malone left, we didn't need a replacement until it was realised that he was more potent on the wing. Then we got Targett...in my opinion, not a bad player - or do you disagree?

[Skatzoffc]

Scott Malone was sold on 5th July 2017 and we STILL have not signed a permanent replacement left back.

Pretty poor showing from the recruitment team...

Easy Ted.
It took us 4 seasons to get a No. 9.

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[OMalleyCat]

Just read on twitter, Fulham have bid 10 million for Celta Vigo right back Hugo Mallo. Not sure if true...

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[the nutflush]

Just read on twitter, Fulham have bid 10 million for Celta Vigo right back Hugo Mallo. Not sure if true...

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Wrong side...Jesus!!!!

[the nutflush]

Why does our last three days of the transfer window always feel like the last minute of the Benny Hill show?

[Deeping_white]

Just read on twitter, Fulham have bid 10 million for Celta Vigo right back Hugo Mallo. Not sure if true...

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Wrong side...Jesus!!!!

He can play left back as well, and even if they want him as a RB he's an upgrade on Christie

[General]

Really?
Poor showing???
This has been an amazing window so far and it's still not over

We might have signed some superstars but we still have some gaping holes to fill.....

Agreed. Whilst signing loans worked wonders in the Championship it's given others a head start as far as squad building goes for the new season.

Still need a DM, CF, LB at the bare minimum. And get the impression we may be going for another winger, CB  (chambers?), and RB.

Hugo vallo
Calum chambers
Hector herrera
And three more.. three days left.

[the nutflush]

Just read on twitter, Fulham have bid 10 million for Celta Vigo right back Hugo Mallo. Not sure if true...

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Wrong side...Jesus!!!!

He can play left back as well, and even if they want him as a RB he's an upgrade on Christie

There's another issue in itself.  Why the hell did we buy Christie half way through last season?  It seems nobody rates him.  Surely we had a scout or two follow him around?

[the nutflush]

Really?
Poor showing???
This has been an amazing window so far and it's still not over

We might have signed some superstars but we still have some gaping holes to fill.....

Agreed. Whilst signing loans worked wonders in the Championship it's given others a head start as far as squad building goes for the new season.

Still need a DM, CF, LB at the bare minimum. And get the impression we may be going for another winger, CB  (chambers?), and RB.

Hugo vallo
Calum chambers
Hector herrera
And three more.. three days left.

Backup striker.  Fonte is a bust. 

[mkras99]

http://sportwitness.co.uk/midfielder-coveted-fulham-needs-crazy-offer-convince-ligue-1-club/

[FFC NY]

Just read on twitter, Fulham have bid 10 million for Celta Vigo right back Hugo Mallo. Not sure if true...

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Wrong side...Jesus!!!!

He can play left back as well, and even if they want him as a RB he's an upgrade on Christie

There's another issue in itself.  Why the hell did we buy Christie half way through last season?  It seems nobody rates him.  Surely we had a scout or two follow him around?

Christie was a genius signing. He was available for a really good price. Had we not been promoted he would easily be good enough first choice for the championship and with promotion he is a dependable back up RB for the PL. The club must have known Fredericks was leaving - great signing IMO

[mkras99]

https://amp.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/08/07/do-report-fulham-preparing-12m-dedryck-boyata-bid-as-celtic-reje/#click=https://t.co/t80BkIrVVE

[Two Ton Ted]

Not sure if you remember Two Ton Ted but we had some kid, now what was his name, Robert Sessylon or something. He was our left back after Malone left, we didn't need a replacement until it was realised that he was more potent on the wing. Then we got Targett...in my opinion, not a bad player - or do you disagree?

I do remember we didn't get a replacement in so had to play a 17 year old (albeit fortunately a very talented 17 year old) at left back until we secured a loan deal at the end of the Jan transfer window, when we would play Sessylon in a preferred position which reaped great rewards, yes...

But we still don't have a specialist left back. No doubt our Head Coach will not be too happy if that is still the case on Friday.

[Two Ton Ted]

Christie was a genius signing. He was available for a really good price. Had we not been promoted he would easily be good enough first choice for the championship and with promotion he is a dependable back up RB for the PL. The club must have known Fredericks was leaving - great signing IMO

I'd agree with all that. The Club knew Fredericks had sorted himself a move to West Ham, Christie was clearly not wanted by that football genius Pulis, so go in the replacement early enough to bide his time until he stepped up in the first XI.

[bill taylors apprentice]

Really?
Poor showing???
This has been an amazing window so far and it's still not over

That's a bonkers statement if ever I've heard one!
Its only an amazing window if we end up with quality in all positions with decent cover as well.

I suggest you study the current player roster.

Of course we could perform well while making do by playing players out of position but its not how we would have hoped to start the season.

So "amazing window" it ain't..........Yet!

[Holders]

Christie was a genius signing. He was available for a really good price. Had we not been promoted he would easily be good enough first choice for the championship and with promotion he is a dependable back up RB for the PL. The club must have known Fredericks was leaving - great signing IMO

I'd agree with all that. The Club knew Fredericks had sorted himself a move to West Ham, Christie was clearly not wanted by that football genius Pulis, so go in the replacement early enough to bide his time until he stepped up in the first XI.

I wouldn't say "genius" until I've seem him play more and tested in the PL. However, it is a rare and proper example of sensible succession planning.

[General]

I'm bored. Sign players FFC!

[toshes mate]

Why does our last three days of the transfer window always feel like the last minute of the Benny Hill show?

I often wish it was like Groundhog Day when you at least know that after so many attempts at getting things right going wrong there'll actually be one when it all goes to plan.

[The Old Count]

SkyBet relegation odds still have us going down with Cardiff and Huddersfield.

That's despite spending £80m.

Wolves, who were a poorer team for most of last season, have spent less money on less impactful signings and are still being predicted to finish in the top 10.

I think that shows you that whilst we've done a very good job with the front of the team, the other half (arguably the more important half when you're at the bottom of the table) is still shocking and going to be very challenging to improve in the next 51 hours.

Obviously the odds are just driven by punters' opinions but the big force comes from experts who know what they're doing, not the odd mug in the pub.

Don't read too much into those odds.

We're joint 3rd with Watford at 15/8.  Brighton aren't that much better at 9/4 and Burnley hanging around at 7/2 with Bournemouth at 9/2.  Nothing really between them. Compare that with Chelsea (500/1) ten times as likely to go down as Man City at 5000/1. 

Only Cardiff are odds on to be relegated. The rest from Palace  (11/2) down are pretty close.