The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2021/22

[Twig]

Some very sensitive people here

Knockaert has been dross, especially given the money we paid for him. Hopefully, Silva can revitalise him.

At least you could never, ever question Knock's efforts and commitment. For that at least he's better than dross.

[Whitestone]

Some very sensitive people here

Knockaert has been dross, especially given the money we paid for him. Hopefully, Silva can revitalise him.

At least you could never, ever question Knock's efforts and commitment. For that at least he's better than dross.

Totally agree. Knocky's commitment is and always has been first class. I've always thought that his decision making offensively has let him down. He seems to play for himself rather than the team, often looking for a shot when a pass is the better option.

[bobby01]

The changes in performance of most of our players since Marco arrived is immense. I would be interested in seeing how Knock performs now before writing him off.

[FFC In Oz]

Some very sensitive people here

Knockaert has been dross, especially given the money we paid for him. Hopefully, Silva can revitalise him.

At least you could never, ever question Knock's efforts and commitment. For that at least he's better than dross.

Totally agree. Knocky's commitment is and always has been first class. I've always thought that his decision making offensively has let him down. He seems to play for himself rather than the team, often looking for a shot when a pass is the better option.

Agree with these sentiments too.

On the moments he puts it all together he's a very tricky opponent.

However, more often than not (as pointed out above) it's his decision making and execution that lets him down, not his lack of effort or intensity.

[Woolly Mammoth]

It's a challenge for Silva and a challenge for Knocky and I hope Fulham as a club can benefit from it.

[FFC1987]

I'd be interested to hear if people thought Knockaert, when confident, fully fit and in form, isn't capable performing at this level? I've not seen anything to suggest that's true and his history would suggest he can.

[Blawarmy]

I'd be interested to hear if people thought Knockaert, when confident, fully fit and in form, isn't capable performing at this level? I've not seen anything to suggest that's true and his history would suggest he can.

Well not getting carried away, but Silva and Boa seem to be improving confidence in the squad,  so if they can get Knocks peak Brighton form back i think we'd all be pretty happy.

[humussapiens]

The changes in performance of most of our players since Marco arrived is immense.

New manager bounce?

[Nero]

Some very sensitive people here

Knockaert has been dross, especially given the money we paid for him. Hopefully, Silva can revitalise him.

At least you could never, ever question Knock's efforts and commitment. For that at least he's better than dross.

Totally agree. Knocky's commitment is and always has been first class. I've always thought that his decision making offensively has let him down. He seems to play for himself rather than the team, often looking for a shot when a pass is the better option.

Agree with these sentiments too.

On the moments he puts it all together he's a very tricky opponent.

However, more often than not (as pointed out above) it's his decision-making and execution that lets him down, not his lack of effort or intensity.

The decision making was probably down to the lack of options for decisions to be made, I mean Cav looked a world-beater against Hull, where was that for the last 2 seasons, when people are stood still it doesnt give the wide players many options but to cut inside and try a shot from 20 yards 

[Deeping_white]

https://twitter.com/hammyend/status/1429360436147859460?s=21

Anyway for those telling me that Silva can't not rate Christie, this is why he's in the U23 games

[Tabby]

Christie is the one of the 3 backup RBs who is on the highest wages and would have the highest transfer value, so it makes sense to sell him off.

[SP]

The changes in performance of most of our players since Marco arrived is immense. I would be interested in seeing how Knock performs now before writing him off.

Marco had a look at him during the Charlton game & if I'm honest, I doubt he was that impressed?

[grandad]

The only players I see as surplus to current requirements are MLM & Fabri. All the other fringe players are needed in this long hard season. Christie is capable of standing in for Tete, Fossey could do with a loan out but would retain him. Odoi is the type of utility player all clubs need. Hector & Kongolo are more than adequate replacements for Tosin, Mawson & Ream. Francois & the other kids will learn a lot from Silva & will all play some part this season. Knockaert is a quandry as with only 9 days till the window closes I doubt he will be fit enough to play him to evaluate him. Sessegnon is another I would loan out as I can´t see him featuring in our 1st team squad.
Anguissa & Seri must stay & I hope beyond hope we can get Carvalho to sign a new contract with a hefty buy out & sell on. In a couple of more years of development he could be worth at least 50 million.

[JoeS]

The changes in performance of most of our players since Marco arrived is immense. I would be interested in seeing how Knock performs now before writing him off.

Marco had a look at him during the Charlton game & if I'm honest, I doubt he was that impressed?

Christie didn't play vs Charlton

[paulbrookersmazydribbles]

The changes in performance of most of our players since Marco arrived is immense. I would be interested in seeing how Knock performs now before writing him off.

Marco had a look at him during the Charlton game & if I'm honest, I doubt he was that impressed?

Christie didn't play vs Charlton

I think the comment you were responding to was about Knockaert rather than Christie.

[JoeS]

The changes in performance of most of our players since Marco arrived is immense. I would be interested in seeing how Knock performs now before writing him off.

Marco had a look at him during the Charlton game & if I'm honest, I doubt he was that impressed?

Christie didn't play vs Charlton

I think the comment you were responding to was about Knockaert rather than Christie.

Ah sorry, you're right. My mistake!

[AnOldBrownie]

I'd be interested to hear if people thought Knockaert, when confident, fully fit and in form, isn't capable performing at this level? I've not seen anything to suggest that's true and his history would suggest he can.

My only problem with Knock is that I think the ball sticks to his feet too often.  People say Zambo flatters to deceive.    Imo Anthony is that, even moreso.   Incredible work rate, great ball control...but imo plays poorly with Mitro and other attacking players.


Maybe it's a Scott Parker thing and we'll see better with him having more time under Marco.

[Arthur]

If we can afford to spend more, I would like to see us add Sikiri Dembele from Peterborough to our numbers. Along with Wilson, we'd have two wingers who are a step up from Cavaleiro and Kebano (both of whom would be decent back-up). We could happily let Knockaert go out on loan again if a club were interested in him.

[unionist_ffc]

If we shift Anguissa we will go in for Hughes and offer him more salary than Burnley can.

I don't think it will happen but still expect Grimes to turn up.

Whisper of loan move for Fredericks, but again I don't think so.

Agents hard at work as you can imagine.

[PaulJ123]

If we shift Anguissa we will go in for Hughes and offer him more salary than Burnley can.

I don't think it will happen but still expect Grimes to turn up.

Whisper of loan move for Fredericks, but again I don't think so.

Agents hard at work as you can imagine.

I'd love Fredericks back, him and Robinson must be the quickest full back pairing in history!

Can't see Fredericks wanting to join though as imagine he'd be second choice to Tete if he's not out for too long.