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Lee said there will be some more coming in yesterday and I’m curious to see what calibre they will be. With the new owners coming in and the immediate arrival of Andy Carroll, I think we all expected that we would have some money to throw around. But when you look at things, whilst we have made some strong signings (Haigh, Hemmings, Young, Howes) none have been showstoppers with maybe the exception of Hemmings.
I think the next batch of signings will give us a clear indication of what sort of money we have. As it’s clear we desperately need some quality that can stay fit and the profile of what we need won’t come cheap.
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Maybe the pre-season games so far haven't been the best example to support my view, but I think Haigh is going to be a star... Difficult to comment on the keeper as the defence is so leaky, but certainly someone like Turner last season gave us an immediate boostNBDag wrote: Sun Jul 27, 2025 11:20 am Lee said there will be some more coming in yesterday and I’m curious to see what calibre they will be. With the new owners coming in and the immediate arrival of Andy Carroll, I think we all expected that we would have some money to throw around. But when you look at things, whilst we have made some strong signings (Haigh, Hemmings, Young, Howes) none have been showstoppers with maybe the exception of Hemmings.
I think the next batch of signings will give us a clear indication of what sort of money we have. As it’s clear we desperately need some quality that can stay fit and the profile of what we need won’t come cheap.
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I don’t see anymore extravagant signings as all the better players are signed up already. We might pick up some free agents or some loans but don’t see much changing between now and next week. Tim Dieng the trialist who has played the past 2 will be one.NBDag wrote: Sun Jul 27, 2025 11:20 am Lee said there will be some more coming in yesterday and I’m curious to see what calibre they will be. With the new owners coming in and the immediate arrival of Andy Carroll, I think we all expected that we would have some money to throw around. But when you look at things, whilst we have made some strong signings (Haigh, Hemmings, Young, Howes) none have been showstoppers with maybe the exception of Hemmings.
I think the next batch of signings will give us a clear indication of what sort of money we have. As it’s clear we desperately need some quality that can stay fit and the profile of what we need won’t come cheap.
Until the takeover is complete underdog are still paying for everything.
Where has Dieng been playing? Wikipedia suggests he a 'midfielder and defender' who used to play up front in France after originally starting his career as a goalkeeper! Certainly sounds versatileDiggerthedog wrote: Mon Jul 28, 2025 2:13 pmI don’t see anymore extravagant signings as all the better players are signed up already. We might pick up some free agents or some loans but don’t see much changing between now and next week. Tim Dieng the trialist who has played the past 2 will be one.NBDag wrote: Sun Jul 27, 2025 11:20 am Lee said there will be some more coming in yesterday and I’m curious to see what calibre they will be. With the new owners coming in and the immediate arrival of Andy Carroll, I think we all expected that we would have some money to throw around. But when you look at things, whilst we have made some strong signings (Haigh, Hemmings, Young, Howes) none have been showstoppers with maybe the exception of Hemmings.
I think the next batch of signings will give us a clear indication of what sort of money we have. As it’s clear we desperately need some quality that can stay fit and the profile of what we need won’t come cheap.
Until the takeover is complete underdog are still paying for everything.
The ultimate 'utility' man (aka not much good in any positionLcbdagger wrote: Mon Jul 28, 2025 6:17 pmWhere has Dieng been playing? Wikipedia suggests he a 'midfielder and defender' who used to play up front in France after originally starting his career as a goalkeeper! Certainly sounds versatileDiggerthedog wrote: Mon Jul 28, 2025 2:13 pmI don’t see anymore extravagant signings as all the better players are signed up already. We might pick up some free agents or some loans but don’t see much changing between now and next week. Tim Dieng the trialist who has played the past 2 will be one.NBDag wrote: Sun Jul 27, 2025 11:20 am Lee said there will be some more coming in yesterday and I’m curious to see what calibre they will be. With the new owners coming in and the immediate arrival of Andy Carroll, I think we all expected that we would have some money to throw around. But when you look at things, whilst we have made some strong signings (Haigh, Hemmings, Young, Howes) none have been showstoppers with maybe the exception of Hemmings.
I think the next batch of signings will give us a clear indication of what sort of money we have. As it’s clear we desperately need some quality that can stay fit and the profile of what we need won’t come cheap.
Until the takeover is complete underdog are still paying for everything.
)Now the SE27 Dagger
Really interesting signing if he does come in at 33 years of age... Completely different age and experience profile for the signings we have made this summerlen wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 1:12 pm I did say I had not seen Dieng play but will judge him on his performances if we sign him.
Apart from Carroll &, Hemmings perhapsLcbdagger wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 11:23 pmReally interesting signing if he does come in at 33 years of age... Completely different age and experience profile for the signings we have made this summerlen wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 1:12 pm I did say I had not seen Dieng play but will judge him on his performances if we sign him.
Seems good enough. But 2 years at his age is risky. I imagine he would only sign if we went up to 2, I hope he just stays fit and isn’t losing itlen wrote: Fri Aug 01, 2025 6:42 pm Now signed Timothee Dieng on a two year deal. As he is 33 years old the Manager must rate him highly.