Summer Transfer Window 2025 Thread

[Dwight K Schrute]

I do wonder if we had a strategy to bring in the sort of technical players that we have, as opposed to quicker, more physical types. Or if the problems we had signing players has just dictated it.

We have a fair few socks down, stand with the ball, possession heavy players, but that’s never really been Moyes’ game.

But Osman, Arteta and Pienaar had virtually no pace whatsoever and used to drift around the half spaces with excellent close control, buying fouls. They used to go past people with tight control, not acceleration. So I think he has previous. Even though these three are more overtly skilful. Where we might have a slight problem is the lack of proper overlapping full backs. But we'll see. I would like one speed merchant to bolster the attacking lines (winger or striker) if I was being greedy. But we need to prioritise a 6 and an RB.

 

[Nymzee]

Looking forward to tomorrow guys

I’ve been half mast since you messaged this morning.

 

[Librarian]

He's done enough to warrant some decent minutes with the first team surely?

I would be keeping him in this squad for sure

 

[VaguelyBrown]

Think Barry will get up to speed and improve his physicality only young and has had quite a rapid rise

I 100% agree, he just needs a bit of time both on the pitch and in the gym. Not a slight on him at all, I like the look of him. Can see him coming into his own in a few months, which is as expected for a young lad in a new league

 

[AusToffee]

I think with the profile of attackers we have behind the striker now, who want to come inside and link up instead of cross, we need a striker that can do that sort of thing as well. More a David Villa or Julian Alvarez type than anything else.

I've been saying for a while now but we have that player in Ndiaye. The way he can hold the ball up and also turn and take 2-3 players out the game.

With Grealish, Alcaraz and Dibling in behind playing very fluid I think that front four is going to catch a lot of teams out.

I honestly think this squad with a prime Leighton Baines and prime Coleman would be a top 6 side.

 

[Nymzee]

I've been saying for a while now but we have that player in Ndiaye. The way he can hold the ball up and also turn and take 2-3 players out the game.

With Grealish, Alcaraz and Dibling in behind playing very fluid I think that front four is going to catch a lot of teams out.

I honestly think this squad with a prime Leighton Baines and prime Coleman would be a top 6 side.

I just don’t know if Ndiaye’s finishing or instinct is enough up front. He often dribbles when he should shoot.

 

[Brisan123]

Do you think they should watch the players passinimg, crossinimg and shootinimg?

Small phone big fingers and no glasses are my defence your honour
Nothing worse than a grammar or spelling policeman on the prowl

 

[bluesb1970]

Small phone bug fingers and no glasses are my defence your honour
Nothing worse than a grammar or spelling policeman on the prowl

Just joking my friend!

PS, you need a comma after garammar!

 

[VaguelyBrown]

I've been saying for a while now but we have that player in Ndiaye. The way he can hold the ball up and also turn and take 2-3 players out the game.

With Grealish, Alcaraz and Dibling in behind playing very fluid I think that front four is going to catch a lot of teams out.

I honestly think this squad with a prime Leighton Baines and prime Coleman would be a top 6 side.

He’s an absolutely quality footballer and I love watching him play, but he’s 5’11” and 11 stone. He’s gonna get beat up trying to play up top on his own in a Moyse side, unless we dramatically change the way we play

 

[Brisan123]

Just joking my friend!

PS, you need a comma after garammar!

If I knew where the comma was on my phone I would have inserted one.
Took me months to to find the capital letter key

 

[Toffeepot]

I would be keeping him in this squad for sure

Same
He doesn't look out of place at all

 

[Dario Terracotta]

I just don’t know if Ndiaye’s finishing or instinct is enough up front. He often dribbles when he should shoot.

He needs to see a doctor

 

[BigBeto1]

Was nice having fullbacks today wasn’t it. Go get some more of those

 

[bluesb1970]

He’s an absolutely quality footballer and I love watching him play, but he’s 5’11” and 11 stone. He’s gonna get beat up trying to play up top on his own in a Moyse side, unless we dramatically change the way we play

Interestingly, same height as Andy Gray. Didn’t realise Ndiaye was that tall even

 

[Nymzee]

Was nice having fullbacks today wasn’t it. Go get some more of those

Moyes reiterated again in the post-match that we’re still short in defence.