The Prophet Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Just now, Bimpy474 said: With our spending limited, I just can't see us laying out £30m plus on a GK. Just doesn't make any sense really. Whether it's this guy or not, it looks almost certain we'll be bringing a first choice keeper in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I signed him when I played FM23 and won the league with him in the sticks - maybe thats a sign Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Whether it's this guy or not, it looks almost certain we'll be bringing a first choice keeper in. I'm happy whichever way we go keeper wise. Someone like this guy who you'd think would be a clear number 1 given the outlay, someone like Ramsdale who'd provide competition and would be pretty evenly matched, or someone like Trafford who we'd see for the future with Pope being number 1 for a couple of more years. Just feels a perfect time to get this one though given the other top clubs seem sorted at number 1 at the moment, but who we'd possibly be competing with for players like Mamardashvili in 2-3 years time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Whether it's this guy or not, it looks almost certain we'll be bringing a first choice keeper in. Be gutted if it’s Ramsdale and not this guy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) Looking forward to the "Nothings close" from Howe on Friday. Smiles and lack of smiles bound to be interpreted. Edited May 23 by nufcjmc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I know little about him. I feel naked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Just now, OCK said: I know little about him. I feel naked. He’s Georgian, he’s Brutish. He has feet He’s soon to be ours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Just now, PauloGeordio said: He’s Georgian, he’s Brutish. He has feet He’s soon to be ours. But no hands? Hmm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Just now, OCK said: But no hands? Hmm. Big fucker, fills the goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 31 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: By not announcing it formally until 1/7/24, didn’t Lille do that with Botman? You think it goes off when you tell the media and not when contracts are signed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Is he a sweeper? Feel like thats something we really missed with Pope being out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I'm guessing if he does come, there's at least a half decent chance he won't be in the side right away, despite the earliness or the (prospective) signing. If Pope stays too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 @Jack27 man Hope you're not wrong here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 15 minutes ago, Fezzle said: You think it goes off when you tell the media and not when contracts are signed? I’m no accountant but there’ll likely be ways for contracts to be signed and for the deal to show up in the new financial years accounting period. Could be wrong but I’m sure Lille did that and didn’t formally announce the sale until a new financial year for Botman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 2 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: I’m no accountant but there’ll likely be ways for contracts to be signed and for the deal to show up in the new financial years accounting period. Could be wrong but I’m sure Lille did that and didn’t formally announce the sale until a new financial year for Botman. This happens all of the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 13 minutes ago, toon25 said: @Jack27 man Hope you're not wrong here Me too brother Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 48 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: I'm guessing if he does come, there's at least a half decent chance he won't be in the side right away, despite the earliness or the (prospective) signing. If Pope stays too. I think he’ll get the cups and Europe to start with and then by the end of the season be the #1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Love Nick Pope. This guy doesn’t sweeper keep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Hope we sign him before the euros so I don’t watch him hoping we sign him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Well this is nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 What's he like with his feet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, FloydianMag said: I’m no accountant but there’ll likely be ways for contracts to be signed and for the deal to show up in the new financial years accounting period. Could be wrong but I’m sure Lille did that and didn’t formally announce the sale until a new financial year for Botman. If he’s on a 5 year deal and it’s £35m then it’s £7m a year, but only a few weeks would hit this year so you’re maybe looking £100k or so by the time the deal is done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 2 hours ago, Bimpy474 said: With our spending limited, I just can't see us laying out £30m plus on a GK. Just doesn't make any sense really. Makes perfect sense to me. It’s an area where we could clearly use an upgrade. Along with centre forward it’s the position on the pitch which is most important to get right. A top goalkeeper can win almost as many points as a top centre forward. We conceded 60-odd league goals last season - where might we have finished with a truly first-rank goalie in nets? I’m still in a little bit of shock that we’re going in for someone at his level. It’s good shock, mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, FloydianMag said: I’m no accountant but there’ll likely be ways for contracts to be signed and for the deal to show up in the new financial years accounting period. Could be wrong but I’m sure Lille did that and didn’t formally announce the sale until a new financial year for Botman. There is - it’s like a settlement date for a house. You have the transfer and contract arranged for 1st July Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I do wonder where Pope will go. One of the promoted clubs? Brighton, Palace or West Ham? Not many great options atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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