****** The Official January Transfer Window Thread *******

[Machiavelli]

The last thing Forest, and to a lesser extend Derby, (how long can they hold that team together) need is more of a gamble.

They need promotion this season, they need goals.

"After his 2 goals last week, x goals so far this season & following on from his Premier League goals, Glenn can sign today and be at training tomorrow, but all that comes at a price."

Sadly, for everybody connected to football, that price is astronomically high.

Doesn't seem Murray will be going to Derby, as they're about to sign a striker we've had far more recently:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30657286

I wonder how he'll fit in, and what this means for Martin and their system.

 

[Finchley Seagull]

The last thing Forest, and to a lesser extend Derby, (how long can they hold that team together) need is more of a gamble.

They need promotion this season, they need goals.

"After his 2 goals last week, x goals so far this season & following on from his Premier League goals, Glenn can sign today and be at training tomorrow, but all that comes at a price."

Sadly, for everybody connected to football, that price is astronomically high.

Yes, I agree for Forest and Derby. I was thinking of us as I think we can stay up with not much change but players being played in the correct positions and given clear instructions.

I see Derby are getting Darren Bent now anyway so presumably won't be interested in Murray. Surprising move for Bent, unless there's a permanent move at the end of it, as with his contract running out you would think he'd need guaranteed first team football and Derby are one of a few Championship sides where he won't get that.

 

[severnside gull]

Looks like it might be

Andy Naylor ‏@AndyNaylorArgus now1 minute ago
#bhafc on the verge of bringing Greg Halford back from Forest on loan for rest of the season.

Good news. I wasn't sure about Halford at first but his performances proved me wrong.
More than pleasantly surprised we have acted so quickly. This is possibly the advantage of the FFP embargoes..... Forest need to get players out so they can negotiate loans to fill the gaps created. It's why Leeds will be hoping to shift Austin quickly so they can replace him with a loan from Italy. Hopefully we won't be helping them out now!

 

[Eeyore]

Greg Halford close to extending loan till the season end.

Source: Andy Naylor in Twitter.

Edit: Already reported on this thread.

 

[symyjym]

Monakanna seems to be playing regularly for Aberdeen, albeit from the bench, but the fans sing his name so he obviously brings something to the pitch late in the game. Could he be ready to come back?

 

[symyjym]

Monakanna seems to be playing regularly for Aberdeen, albeit from the bench, but the fans sing his name so he obviously brings something to the pitch late in the game. Could he be ready to come back?

Just seen that they want to extend his loan which ends Jan 5th and they speak very highly of him https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/444129/undefined-headline-724/

 

[8ace]

Just seen that they want to extend his loan which ends Jan 5th and they speak very highly of him https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/444129/undefined-headline-724/

“It has been difficult for him as the team has come into a run of form just when his own performances have picked up and his fitness issues have been overcome.

“He is a brilliant boy to work with and in an ideal world both ourselves and Jeff would like to continue working but we don’t know if that is possible yet.”

Sounds promising as previously his attitude had been questioned.

 

[symyjym]

Sounds promising as previously his attitude had been questioned.

I think it was his fitness that was questioned by Micky Adams.

 

[8ace]

I think it was his fitness that was questioned by Micky Adams.

When was this

 

[Finchley Seagull]

Halford confirmed. Great start to the transfer window! If he carries on like he's played in the last couple of games, we will hopefully be in pole position to sign him permanently in the summer!

 

[loco61]

happy to have halford back! good work if it´s true

 

[mikeyjh]

Doesn't seem Murray will be going to Derby, as they're about to sign a striker we've had far more recently:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30657286

I wonder how he'll fit in, and what this means for Martin and their system.

Mentioned on other thread, I don't quite understand why he'd come, he isn't going to play instead of Martin as we'd have to change or system. Could see him turn us down for somewhere where he'd pretty much be guaranteed a start.

 

[symyjym]

When was this

Maybe I am thinking of John Gregory, when he went on loan to crawley. Cannot find the story that relates to what I believe I read.

 

[8ace]

Maybe I am thinking of John Gregory, when he went on loan to crawley. Cannot find the story that relates to what I believe I read.

You could be right about Gregory, rings a bell.
EDIT: http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?298761-Monakana-told-not-to-waste-his-talent-The-Argus


If he wasn't injured then his lack of fitness would only be down to his poor attitude wouldn't you agree?
This is what I was referring to: http://www.northstandchat.com/showt...na-Signs-Development-Contract-Until-June-2015

 

[symyjym]

You could be right about Gregory, rings a bell.
If he wasn't injured then his lack of fitness would only be down to his poor attitude wouldn't you agree?
This is what I was referring to: http://www.northstandchat.com/showt...na-Signs-Development-Contract-Until-June-2015

I wouldn't disagree, I only read of the symptom.

 

[symyjym]

You could be right about Gregory, rings a bell.
EDIT: http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?298761-Monakana-told-not-to-waste-his-talent-The-Argus

Yep thanks, that's the one. I think JG made a lot of good points, about a lack of encouragement from the Academy side. Going to Aberdeen seems to have been a good move for him in that regard.

 

[RexCathedra]

Monakanna seems to be playing regularly for Aberdeen, albeit from the bench, but the fans sing his name so he obviously brings something to the pitch late in the game. Could he be ready to come back?

No.
Try and keep up.
He's shit because Burke.
End of.

 

[jamie the seagull]

MILLWALL have turned down a bid from Cardiff City for Scott Malone. (left back)

http://www.newsatden.co.uk/44703-millwall-reject-cardiff-city-bid-for-out-of-contract-malone.html

"MILLWALL have lined up Nottingham Forest's Dan Harding as a possible replacement for Scott Malone, who is set to be the subject of an improved bid from Cardiff."

http://www.newsatden.co.uk/44732-millwall-move-for-harding-as-cardiff-ready-new-malone-bid.html

 

[symyjym]

No.
Try and keep up.
He's shit because Burke.
End of.

I am sure he was getting somethings right, it seems to have been more about his attitude when it came to our main and bigger targets.

 

[RexCathedra]

I am sure he was getting somethings right, it seems to have been more about his attitude when it came to our main and bigger targets.

If you're going to keep bucking The Narrative, you have to expect to take your lumps...