24/25 Wednesday transfer thread

[TheExile]

The Lorientz Rosier rumour is in the Star now. But the way it’s written suggests it may not be a top target. 

[HoylandOwl]

3 hours ago, TheExile said:

The Lorientz Rosier rumour is in the Star now. But the way it’s written suggests it may not be a top target. 

Just seen that. 
It astounds me in a good way that we’re still looking for additions; but ones which are seemingly financially sensible. 
 

[TheExile]

1 hour ago, HoylandOwl said:

Just seen that. 
It astounds me in a good way that we’re still looking for additions; but ones which are seemingly financially sensible. 
 

Yeah especially the ones that seem to address glaring gaps in the make up of the squad. That height and physicality is rare in the team. There have been many windows where recruitment hasn’t made much sense or been made to suit one way of playing alone.

[Tewksbury]

Alex Miller has Johnson to Oxford as a possibility.

I still think this is a weakness, I'm surprised that we haven't alrrady brought in another LB, as MJ can't do it, so if Lowe goes down, we'll have to go 352 of Famewo at LB.

[Reesh]

I think Rohl would be tempted to look at Sam Reed there in a pinch

[Tewksbury]

4 minutes ago, Reesh said:

I think Rohl would be tempted to look at Sam Reed there in a pinch

But in a long term injury, that's starting LB till after Christmas.

Even without, when it gets to twice a week whoever is backup is going to have to start games as well as come on as a sub due to the intensity.

[Canterburyowl]

Pato told he can leave according to Crann

[Reesh]

Rohl being ruthless it seems.

[KrolMong]

If he’s looking to move on Pato, Smith and Wilks - he’s clearly bringing at least one striker in.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

19 minutes ago, Canterburyowl said:

Pato told he can leave according to Crann

Be gutted to see Pato leave but realistically his fame time is likely to be extremely limited.  

My Daughter has Paterson on back her shirt so hope DH Gate the Club Shop do refunds 🤔😀

[HoylandOwl]

Again, similarly to LG, Smith, we’re moving forward, and there’s no room for sentiment if we want to do that. 
I did think we’d see Pato stay though, as I got the sense that DR didn’t mind using Pato as the shitkicker when we needed it. 
But suppose, if Pato wants to play regularly then that might not happen. 

[Reesh]

Malik Wilks to Rotherham close to being done, season long loan to see out his contract 

[Andyben]

Frees up the #7 shirt for Iniesta

[owl4ever1867]

29 minutes ago, Reesh said:

Malik Wilks to Rotherham close to being done, season long loan to see out his contract 

Shame we can't get a fee for him but it still gets him out the door.

[TheExile]

Agree with most of the players being linked with moves out. But on Johnson and Smith I think it really depends on their replacements and their cost. Johnson is probably in his final season here but has quality and is fit as a butchers dog. Smith will never be first choice but we lose a physical dynamic without him. Smith is on good money and possibly Johnson too, so there must be all sorts to take into account, but would a replacement be cheaper?

[TheExile]

33 minutes ago, Reesh said:

Malik Wilks to Rotherham close to being done, season long loan to see out his contract 

He’s nearly completed the South Yorkshire bingo card now. Admittedly I could see Evans getting fairly frustrated with him but like Clarke Harris he can win games without having to try very hard at that level 

[HoylandOwl]

25 minutes ago, TheExile said:

He’s nearly completed the South Yorkshire bingo card now. Admittedly I could see Evans getting fairly frustrated with him but like Clarke Harris he can win games without having to try very hard at that level 

Can he? We never saw it

[TheExile]

26 minutes ago, HoylandOwl said:

Can he? We never saw it

He did at Hull when played as a winger and centrally. But in a 352 he was a bit redundant. I thought he looked more effective away at Oxford when up front but then typically got injured again 

[Reesh]

1 hour ago, TheExile said:

Agree with most of the players being linked with moves out. But on Johnson and Smith I think it really depends on their replacements and their cost. Johnson is probably in his final season here but has quality and is fit as a butchers dog. Smith will never be first choice but we lose a physical dynamic without him. Smith is on good money and possibly Johnson too, so there must be all sorts to take into account, but would a replacement be cheaper?

Yeah that's the caveat, who comes in for those who leave and do they improve the overall dynamic of the squad.

[TheExile]

I’d be very reluctant to let Johnson move on after his performance tonight. Not just an engine but a really good leader on the pitch for some of the younger players. Can’t see anyone wanting to pay enough for him for it to be worth our while on balance. 

[Beaconowl]

4 minutes ago, TheExile said:

I’d be very reluctant to let Johnson move on after his performance tonight. Not just an engine but a really good leader on the pitch for some of the younger players. Can’t see anyone wanting to pay enough for him for it to be worth our while on balance. 

Couple that with his efforts on Sunday, I totally agree with you 

[HoylandOwl]

Wilks has gone.

 

[Reesh]

Mallik Wilks joins the Fat Controller at Rotherham 

[Greno]

Waste of space teams up with waste of skin

 

[MAL]

I have been told that the Chairman did not want Smith back at Rotherham

Any clue @Tylluan

[TheExile]

18 minutes ago, MAL said:

I have been told that the Chairman did not want Smith back at Rotherham

Any clue @Tylluan

The Rotherham one? Or ours?

[MAL]

22 minutes ago, TheExile said:

The Rotherham one? Or ours?

Rotherham

[Owling_Wolf]

1 hour ago, Bellsview said:

Another one who I won’t be wishing well then, joining that pig loving, Wednesday obsessed, bitter and twisted shit stain of a club.

Say what you mean, Bells!    😉

[Owling_Wolf]

2 hours ago, Reesh said:

Mallik Wilks joins the Fat Controller at Rotherham 

That's not how you spell Fat C*ntroller.   

[Reesh]

Just now, Owling_Wolf said:

That's not how you spell Fat C*ntroller.   

That is what I originally put, fucking autocorrect 

[Tylluan]

2 hours ago, MAL said:

I have been told that the Chairman did not want Smith back at Rotherham

Any clue @Tylluan

Smith parted on good terms with Stewart after Stewart realised he couldn't match our deal. It was Warne that Smith fell out with. 

Stewart didn't want Smith back this time round because he feared the fan reaction after their meltdown when him and Ihiekwe joined us. He suffered personal abuse for not opening the wallet to keep them

[JBO]

Isn't that Rotherham chairman an Owl?

[Reesh]

11 minutes ago, JBO said:

Isn't that Rotherham chairman an Owl?

Yes.

[TheExile]

27 minutes ago, Tylluan said:

Smith parted on good terms with Stewart after Stewart realised he couldn't match our deal. It was Warne that Smith fell out with. 

Stewart didn't want Smith back this time round because he feared the fan reaction after their meltdown when him and Ihiekwe joined us. He suffered personal abuse for not opening the wallet to keep them

Sounds like warne has still sought him since though if rumours are true 

[Gamblor]

9 minutes ago, TheExile said:

Sounds like warne has still sought him since though if rumours are true 

It’s pretty difficult to hold a grudge against someone for accepting a better offer when you did exactly the same thing. 

[Reesh]

10 minutes ago, TheExile said:

Sounds like warne has still sought him since though if rumours are true 

That's cos Warne has one set way of playing and relies on tried and trusted personnel

 

[Owling_Wolf]

4 hours ago, Reesh said:

That is what I originally put, fucking autocorrect 

I switched mine off yonks ago. Would sooner put up with the occasional spelling / typing error than suffer that.

[Owling_Wolf]

2 hours ago, Tylluan said:

Smith parted on good terms with Stewart after Stewart realised he couldn't match our deal. It was Warne that Smith fell out with. 

Stewart didn't want Smith back this time round because he feared the fan reaction after their meltdown when him and Ihiekwe joined us. He suffered personal abuse for not opening the wallet to keep them

Undeserved IMO: he's generally owned / run them sensibly, it seems: bearing in mind their size. 

[Reesh]

Alfie Devine from Spurs, the latest linked https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-consider-move-for-tottenham-hotspur-midfielder-before-window-closes-4744785

[mkowl]

I hope he walks like a man 

[mkowl]

[Reesh]

Footballinsider suggesting we are after a Norwegian kid who excelled in the Euro u19s recently

https://www.footballinsider247.com/stoke-sheffield-united-sheffield-wednesday-race-to-sign-daniel-braut-sources/

[Tylluan]

Out of the two I'd rather have Devine. Championship experience with Plymouth last season and did ok. Also left footed and fairly versatile across the whole middle line. 

Danny Braut hasn't really done much apart from this Euros. The league he's in is nowhere near championship standard 

[TheExile]

O’Mahoney coming through now as expected and reported in the star. Was on the bench for Brighton last week

[Reesh]

When was the last time we had two brothers in the squad?

[Andyben]

Just now, Reesh said:

When was the last time we had two brothers in the squad?

Mate - have you even watched us recently - the team's full of em

[Owling_Wolf]

4 minutes ago, Reesh said:

When was the last time we had two brothers in the squad?

Linighans (sp?)?  Before that, Shirtliffes?  RIP Paul. 

[EastCraigsOwl]

6 minutes ago, Reesh said:

When was the last time we had two brothers in the squad?

I remember Peter and Paul Shirtliff.

Must be a more recent example, surely?

[Reesh]

The Lekaj brothers maybe?

That could be changing soon

[Reesh]

Diaby set for a move to Spain with Elche .

Edited August 22, 2024 by Reesh