The January 2025 Transfer Thread

[darlowolf64]

Jeff Shi has unplugged the fax machine

FIFY

 

[Carsy]

Would’ve literally gone in for chilwell on loan like Palace have. Not a priority Ofcourse

 

[Quirkafleeg]

Would’ve literally gone in for chilwell on loan like Palace have. Not a priority Ofcourse

Never coming here as he hasn't got to leave his home in London. Easy loan move for him.

 

[Jinky]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886554786994012649

 

[EnglishBob]

Man City spending more than all of the other Prem clubs combined. Different world and, dare I say it, different rules.

 

[Lupo]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886565464471474270

 

[Lupo]

Matt Hobbs...

 

[Alan]

I mean I’m not shocked.

Whatever the unintended racial implications, I hope it’s true. It’s such a lovely change to have Toti and Agbadou be so proactive in their defending after so long watching Kilman practically hide from danger.

 

[darlowolf64]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886572937165316160

 

[Alan]

Ah, the next in line for me to inexplicably rate.

 

[C.L.D]

I dunno man, I still watch Collins now and he's terrifying, just random nonsense out of nowhere.

He came, he bicycle kicked Grealish in the head, he left.

 

[SSB]

Did the Lemina deal get over the line?

 

[Kenny]

Did the Lemina deal get over the line?

Transfer Window in Turkey closes next week, so no rush but it will be done now Marshall has signed for us.

 

[GLASGOWOLF]

I mean I’m not shocked.

Whatever the unintended racial implications, I hope it’s true. It’s such a lovely change to have Toti and Agbadou be so proactive in their defending after so long watching Kilman practically hide from danger.

There are no racial undertones you muppet

 

[Del Woppio]

There are no racial undertones you muppet

Mate it's not something that Alan has just made up. It's a well established thing - black players are more often talked about for their physicality and less often for technique or intelligence. For white players, the opposite tends to be true.

Note "tends to be true" - clearly not every time, so finding an example of me saying Dendonker was techniqueless athlete doesn't disprove racial stereotypes.

Groundbreaking report reveals racial bias in English football commentary

Racial bias is a clear and significant problem in English football commentary, according to a groundbreaking study

www.theguardian.com

 

[GLASGOWOLF]

Just saw some stats that shows we are the 2nd highest spenders in January (in the premier league)
Also no outgoings*




*as yet, Lemina out will happen for £2.5 - 4M depending who you believe.

 

[Jinky]

Mate it's not something that Alan has just made up. It's a well established thing - black players are more often talked about for their physicality and less often for technique or intelligence. For white players, the opposite tends to be true.

Note "tends to be true" - clearly not every time, so finding an example of me saying Dendonker was techniqueless athlete doesn't disprove racial stereotypes.

Groundbreaking report reveals racial bias in English football commentary

Racial bias is a clear and significant problem in English football commentary, according to a groundbreaking study

www.theguardian.com

But what if those players are “quick & strong”? Why should people have to walk on eggshells or second guess what’s going to be jumped on?

I think in this instance it’s very much an example of attacking the poster not the post. Even Matt Hobbs described him as “quick and strong” ffs - is he a racist twat?!

This micro analysis of hidden meaning while actively looking to get offended is tiresome at best. Would appreciate it if it could just get dropped because it makes the forum unreadable at times.

If someone’s blatantly racist then sure, call them out.

 

[GLASGOWOLF]

Mate it's not something that Alan has just made up. It's a well established thing - black players are more often talked about for their physicality and less often for technique or intelligence. For white players, the opposite tends to be true.

Note "tends to be true" - clearly not every time, so finding an example of me saying Dendonker was techniqueless athlete doesn't disprove racial stereotypes.

Groundbreaking report reveals racial bias in English football commentary

Racial bias is a clear and significant problem in English football commentary, according to a groundbreaking study

www.theguardian.com

Bullshit,
John Barnes, was always talked about in skill, as was many Black players.

Something being true ie a player being strong, athletic, quick has nothing to with race, and everything to do with his skill set.

I had a beer with Dave Bennett on Saturday in my bar, quick very skillfull winger MOTM in the 87 Cup Final was never describes as such, neither was Walters.

In todays game players are bigger, Stronger, Faster than ever before the skillfull players like Bennett, Walters, Barnes, Le Tisier, Bowles, Curry, Hoddle.

May not even have made it in todays game

 

[Tredman]

But what if those players are “quick & strong”? Why should people have to walk on eggshells or second guess what’s going to be jumped on?

I think in this instance it’s very much an example of attacking the poster not the post. Even Matt Hobbs described him as “quick and strong” ffs - is he a racist twat?!

This micro analysis of hidden meaning while actively looking to get offended is tiresome at best. Would appreciate it if it could just get dropped because it makes the forum unreadable at times.

If someone’s blatantly racist then sure, call them out.

Thats nonsense though, the whole point of that article, and Alan's comments, is to try to draw people's attention to their biases. Its entirely likely that Hobbs is sub-consciously racist - we all have biases, notice the fact that people assume that if you have a West Midlands accent you are thick. The first step to making things better is to know there is an issue.

 

[Jinky]

Aaaaaanyway. What’s everyone’s analysis of the window then?

Obviously judgement is reserved until we’ve seen the new lads play. We ended up getting numbers through the door, but very obviously missed out on our top targets again.

I think we could have done with another wide/forward - and have a slight fear that we’ll see JRB shoved out there on occasions when he’s clearly better utilised in the middle.

Definitely dodged a bullet with Danso.