Chris Hughton says club will not panic in transfer window

[atomised]

We dont seem to have moved on from our dealings in previous windows.

Oh great news. Thanks. I knew.someone.would let me.know the window had.shut

 

[BensGrandad]

Yeh, no Ashley Cole now .................................

As has been pointed out he wasnt technically available unbeknown to most on here but I do not believe that no others were available.

 

[Ernest]

Bloom has learnt well from the master of bullshit Dick Tight, spend loads of time trying to sing unrealistic targets who were never going to come here so anyone decent and available goes elsewhere

 

[GT49er]

As has been pointed out he wasnt technically available unbeknown to most on here but I do not believe that no others were available.

So technically unavailable that he's been able to sign for somebody else today ..............................................................

 

[BensGrandad]

So technically unavailable that he's been able to sign for somebody else today ..............................................................

Technically unavailable during the last loan window or to sign afterwards as a free agent. Apparently although released by Roma; because of his wage demands and LA not able to pay them Roma are going to subsidize his wages for 12 months.

 

[GT49er]

Technically unavailable during the last loan window or to sign afterwards as a free agent. Apparently although released by Roma; because of his wage demands and LA not able to pay them Roma are going to subsidize his wages for 12 months.

Yes - he was available then. As proved by the fact that he's signed, however twisted a deal it might be. Not sorry to have missed out on him, though - his Roma record really suggests his career has gone through the floor; no doubt he'll collect plenty of Wonga strolling around LA though.

 

[BensGrandad]

Yes - he was available then. As proved by the fact that he's signed, however twisted a deal it might be. Not sorry to have missed out on him, though - his Roma record really suggests his career has gone through the floor; no doubt he'll collect plenty of Wonga strolling around LA though.

As NooBHA who is very close to CH pointed out at the time he wasnt available then due to technicalities with his registration etc so we couldnt have signed him had we wanted to. He became available on 2nd January 16.

 

[Norman Baker suck my lozenge]

Bloom has learnt well from the master of bullshit Dick Tight, spend loads of time trying to sing unrealistic targets who were never going to come here so anyone decent and available goes elsewhere

Careful,the lickers are out in force tonight,they'll HAVE you for that.

 

[GT49er]

He became available on 2nd January 16.

..... when we could have signed him.

 

[Reinelt12]

We dont seem to have moved on from our dealings in previous windows.

Really? Last January - Kayal, Jan 2014 - Stephens, Jan 2013 - Ulloa/Upson, Jan 2011 - Calde

Our Jan transfer windows have been appalling haven't they - some KEY players signed in previous Jans i would say!

 

[BensGrandad]

..... when we could have signed him.

Yes we could but by then LA Galaxy and Villa had offered him a deal so we at that time were going to be non runners.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Now according to the Argus Baldock is back in the frame for upcoming games adding to our attacking options, we no longer need anyone...

Panic over people....

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

This is a really dull transfer window now, not sure we'll be bringing anyone else in.

 

[Ernest]

I'm in such a PANIC I'm HYPERVENTILATING

 

[chaileyjem]

Now according to the Argus Baldock is back in the frame for upcoming games adding to our attacking options, we no longer need anyone...

Panic over people....

Argus journalists in print/twitter/online have been absolutely clear in last month.Their sources tell them Albion are looking for a striker. This article doesn't say thats changed at all.
http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/14194592.Baldock_raring_to_go_for_Albion/

 

[Napier's Knee]

OK I know nothing but I think the club's position is becoming clear. We're playing the long game regarding promotion, like Boro have been for since they appointed Karanka. This season is about deepening the squad because at the moment - as we've seen - it's neither good enough to sustain a promotion challenge nor good enough to keep us in the PL were we to get promoted this season. Over the summer the big signings for promotion push in 2016/17. This makes sense not least because at least two of the relegated sides - whoever they are - will be basket cases, Boro will be out of our way along with Hull, so just us and Wednesday to worry about - if Derby don't go up this season they will meltdown. So, expect nothing thrilling this window.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

OK I know nothing but I think the club's position is becoming clear. We're playing the long game regarding promotion, like Boro have been for since they appointed Karanka. This season is about deepening the squad because at the moment - as we've seen - it's neither good enough to sustain a promotion challenge nor good enough to keep us in the PL were we to get promoted this season. Over the summer the big signings for promotion push in 2016/17. This makes sense not least because at least two of the relegated sides - whoever they are - will be basket cases, Boro will be out of our way along with Hull, so just us and Wednesday to worry about - if Derby don't go up this season they will meltdown. So, expect nothing thrilling this window.

If that is the case we need to extend the contracts of Stephens and ( more urgently ) King Kayal asap.

 

[chaileyjem]

This is a really dull transfer window now.

Yep. We've spent £2m+ on a single player for only the third time in the history of the club.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Yep. We've spent £2m+ on a single player for only the third time in the history of the club.

Hence the 'now' in my remark, referring to today and onwards in this transfer window.

 

[RandyWanger]

OK I know nothing but I think the club's position is becoming clear. We're playing the long game regarding promotion, like Boro have been for since they appointed Karanka. This season is about deepening the squad because at the moment - as we've seen - it's neither good enough to sustain a promotion challenge nor good enough to keep us in the PL were we to get promoted this season. Over the summer the big signings for promotion push in 2016/17. This makes sense not least because at least two of the relegated sides - whoever they are - will be basket cases, Boro will be out of our way along with Hull, so just us and Wednesday to worry about - if Derby don't go up this season they will meltdown. So, expect nothing thrilling this window.

Makes sense this.