NewburyOne
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Quiet doesn't mean we aren't working on deals, I'd be very surprised if we don't see at least one more signing today.Five hours to go yet. It has indeed gone quiet though.
Quiet doesn't mean we aren't working on deals, I'd be very surprised if we don't see at least one more signing today.Five hours to go yet. It has indeed gone quiet though.
One of the problems we have is that no-one actually knows how wealthy our owner is. Personally, I'd be surprised if we paid the figure that seemed to be what you were asking for a league one player. We seem to have some funds though clearly, as we've already spent £700k today.I do yes. But my concern would be that with the early kickoff of the Tinpot Trophy, there is still a couple of hours after that has finished for anything to get done. Usually on a match night, I'd expect everything to be confirmed as over with attention on the game but just that bit longer for anything to happen with this competition.
But to caveat once again, KR isn't very good at hiding when he is annoyed/angry etc and he certainly would be if there was a deal currently at this moment live and likely to be done.
It's Jamal Lowe apparently (Swansea to Bournemouth)
What is the film?One of my favourite films that Bifster.
No Thorniley either- we must be getting him back
No Brannagan for Oxford tonight
He was never going to play in the pizza trophy....Oxford are playing their reserves/kids.....no surprise or anything to be inferred by him not playing in my view.
No Brannagan for Oxford tonight
We haven't got much in that position, Dougall, Wintle and an injury prone Stewart. Connolly and James as back up. Ward won't be involved for a long time. Antwi and at a push Carey probably aren't ready to start regularly. Maybe need to look elsewhere if Branagan isn't happening.Brannagan looks like it's off.
No shame in trying and not a massive blow since we have Wintle, Ward, and Dougall, but would have been nice because the lad is quality.
Hopefully we go back in for Dale.
He's a very good player, before Ward's injury I wouldn't have been overly fussed about paying that sizs of fee but we do need a little bit extra. Maybe Wintle will fill that void but he isn't in the same class as Brannagan.Seriously how much do we think this Branagan is really worth, and how does he compare to our current midfield, just not sure about this one
Nah mate it looks like it's deadIt’s unlikely but I’m not 100% convinced this deal is dead. KR could have ruled it out in his first interview… but didn’t. Oxford could have named him on the bench at least… but haven’t. There’s still time left in the window, if the player is sold KR can say he’s done all he can and leave it down to the powers that be at Oxford. He literally can’t say anything other than what he has in the build up to the game. Thorniley also not being in the squad seems somewhat of a coincidence…. Perhaps he’s also busy in negotiations.
It’s unlikely but I’m not convinced it’s a dead deal. Far from it. KR is known for being full of crap after all.
Ain't got Ward for monthsBrannagan looks like it's off.
No shame in trying and not a massive blow since we have Wintle, Ward, and Dougall, but would have been nice because the lad is quality.
Hopefully we go back in for Dale.
Exactly, I'd rather us get a loan from a prem team given the money that was potentially being offered.Seriously how much do we think this Branagan is really worth, and how does he compare to our current midfield, just not sure about this one
It’s unlikely but I’m not 100% convinced this deal is dead. KR could have ruled it out in his first interview… but didn’t. Oxford could have named him on the bench at least… but haven’t. There’s still time left in the window, if the player is sold KR can say he’s done all he can and leave it down to the powers that be at Oxford. He literally can’t say anything other than what he has in the build up to the game. Thorniley also not being in the squad seems somewhat of a coincidence…. Perhaps he’s also busy in negotiations.
It’s unlikely but I’m not convinced it’s a dead deal. Far from it. KR is known for being full of crap after all.
We’ve seen our fair share of key players leave over the years when told it wasn’t happening and have been lied to by owners and managers.We always play the young lads in the Pizza trophy rather than risk key players.
Brannagan and Thorniley also only played 45 minutes between them across two league cup games. Key players don't get risked.
They can ring whoever now - the board are in Asia and will be nice and tucked up.
For me main priority has to be a creative mid. Then probably another winger as well.Who does everyone think we need??
2 more for me - a target man & a creative mid/winger
think we will be okay regardless of any more incomings tbf
I wouldn’t read much into that. Only 1 player who started on Saturday is in the 17 tonight & that’s the keeper on the bench.It’s unlikely but I’m not 100% convinced this deal is dead. KR could have ruled it out in his first interview… but didn’t. Oxford could have named him on the bench at least… but haven’t. There’s still time left in the window, if the player is sold KR can say he’s done all he can and leave it down to the powers that be at Oxford. He literally can’t say anything other than what he has in the build up to the game. Thorniley also not being in the squad seems somewhat of a coincidence…. Perhaps he’s also busy in negotiations.
It’s unlikely but I’m not convinced it’s a dead deal. Far from it. KR is known for being full of crap after all.
A lot of them saying we’re arrogant on their forum but seem to forget that a couple of their fans came on here yesterday and basically called us tinpot. Embarrassing by them.Ah well. If Brannagan doesn’t want to push through a move to: a bigger club, with a better fan base, for more money, in a higher division - I don’t want him.
Some Oxford fans getting very above their station as well because they’ve made a good start to the season, forgetting they’ve lost their nerve in the playoffs 2-years running.
Could mean the difference between relegation and survival.For me main priority has to be a creative mid. Then probably another winger as well.