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Post by royalblue on Jan 23, 2024 17:08:38 GMT
A Paik Seung Ho highlight YouTube video for amy that unlike me, actually have a life. It is always difficult to get a true picture with these things but looks to have a decent shot on him from dead ball situations, can take a penalty and seems to have good energy. I think there is a lot of potential talent in Japan and South Korea and it is good to see us tapping into that. Sounds like he would be a free transfer as he is out of contract if I understand things correctly but could be wrong about that. Sunderland also interested.
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Post by dutchblue on Jan 23, 2024 17:52:51 GMT
A Paik Seung Ho highlight YouTube video for amy that unlike me, actually have a life. It is always difficult to get a true picture with these things but looks to have a decent shot on him from dead ball situations, can take a penalty and seems to have good energy. I think there is a lot of potential talent in Japan and South Korea and it is good to see us tapping into that. Sounds like he would be a free transfer as he is out of contract if I understand things correctly but could be wrong about that. Sunderland also interested. Looks interesting…guessing that most likely has been on Mogga’s radar for a while, which might explain the Sunderland interest. Agree, still a region of relatively untapped talent.
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Post by gammo on Jan 23, 2024 18:42:20 GMT
From a PR point of view, that would be Japan and South Korea having an interest in BCFC - definitely trying to raise the global brand of the Birmingham City Football Club name.
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Post by bubba on Jan 24, 2024 8:51:18 GMT
Also thought it seemed very random when first reading about this, now think it's more than likely true.
Central midfielders
----------SUNJIC----JJ------DOZZELL-------SEUNG-HO
with Bacuna, Bielik and Hall who can go there if required
GG on his way out and Chang long term injured and a chance JJ leaves in the next 6 months and Sunjic not being renewed.
Dubious as to Dozzell's capability and know nothing about this guy, suck it and see I guess.
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Post by bertieauld on Jan 24, 2024 9:55:36 GMT
So is that the end of the chase for Pritchard and the polish kid then?
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Post by cnote on Jan 24, 2024 10:10:31 GMT
Think Pritchard, will still be coming in not so sure about the Polish, lad.
I heard we signed two Korean, ladies yesterday but I haven’t seen any links to the story yet.
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Post by bluescharlie on Jan 24, 2024 11:50:10 GMT
Think Pritchard, will still be coming in not so sure about the Polish, lad. I heard we signed two Korean, ladies yesterday but I haven’t seen any links to the story yet. the ladies signed in the summer but I very much doubt they are related to the dealings on the men’s side. For example one had recently left West Ham, so no globe trotting scouting there
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Post by thecountofmontefisto on Jan 24, 2024 12:13:03 GMT
I think pritchard could still happen if sunderland get Styles in this window.
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Post by cnote on Jan 24, 2024 12:39:02 GMT
Think Pritchard, will still be coming in not so sure about the Polish, lad. I heard we signed two Korean, ladies yesterday but I haven’t seen any links to the story yet. the ladies signed in the summer but I very much doubt they are related to the dealings on the men’s side. For example one had recently left West Ham, so no globe trotting scouting there Ok that puts my theory to bed as I was wondering if they shared the same agent which would explain how we learnt of Ho’s situation. Heard there’s another Korean going to Stoke.
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Post by bluescharlie on Jan 24, 2024 13:51:31 GMT
the ladies signed in the summer but I very much doubt they are related to the dealings on the men’s side. For example one had recently left West Ham, so no globe trotting scouting there Ok that puts my theory to bed as I was wondering if they shared the same agent which would explain how we learnt of Ho’s situation. Heard there’s another Korean going to Stoke. he has been there all season the one at Stoke. Played against us in both games and looks really good.
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Post by bubba on Jan 24, 2024 13:54:29 GMT
So is that the end of the chase for Pritchard and the polish kid then? They're more attacking midfielders/wingers as opposed to this guy who plays deeper, apparently, so not sure it affects them if we're truly after them, the kid might be more one for the future anyway.
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Post by honkybluenose on Jan 24, 2024 14:21:57 GMT
So is that the end of the chase for Pritchard and the polish kid then? They're more attacking midfielders/wingers as opposed to this guy who plays deeper, apparently, so not sure it affects them if we're truly after them, the kid might be more one for the future anyway. It was also interesting that Mowbray said that a good window would be a couple in and a couple lined up for the summer. He may have been lowering expectations but Pritchard could well fit into the lined up for the summer category as could the Polish kid
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Post by gammo on Jan 24, 2024 15:37:44 GMT
They're more attacking midfielders/wingers as opposed to this guy who plays deeper, apparently, so not sure it affects them if we're truly after them, the kid might be more one for the future anyway. It was also interesting that Mowbray said that a good window would be a couple in and a couple lined up for the summer. He may have been lowering expectations but Pritchard could well fit into the lined up for the summer category as could the Polish kid Yeah, thought the same. It was as if he was saying a couple of deals have already been done (can't people sign new club contracts in Jan if their current club contract is about to end?) so yeah there could already be a couple of gaps filled 👍🏻
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Post by BluenoseB on Jan 24, 2024 16:31:22 GMT
It was also interesting that Mowbray said that a good window would be a couple in and a couple lined up for the summer. He may have been lowering expectations but Pritchard could well fit into the lined up for the summer category as could the Polish kid Yeah, thought the same. It was as if he was saying a couple of deals have already been done (can't people sign new club contracts in Jan if their current club contract is about to end?) so yeah there could already be a couple of gaps filled 👍🏻 They can only agree deals with foreign clubs from jan onwards not other english clubs.
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Post by bluescharlie on Jan 25, 2024 9:58:14 GMT
Not technically blues related but Blackburn have rejected an offer of 18.5 mil for Adam Wharton. Just a bit of food for thought about what we should accept for James if a bid comes in.
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Post by thecountofmontefisto on Jan 25, 2024 11:16:41 GMT
Not technically blues related but Blackburn have rejected an offer of 18.5 mil for Adam Wharton. Just a bit of food for thought about what we should accept for James if a bid comes in. Hopefully gone are the days when we get shafted. We name the price, they pay it or go away. simples
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Post by jaystan on Jan 25, 2024 12:18:20 GMT
Agreed we must keep our talented youngsters and not sell them on the cheap anymore. Also only sell if a high cost comes our way and a nice sell on fee as well. and only then sell if the player wants to go.
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Post by cnote on Jan 25, 2024 12:35:47 GMT
Adam Wharton, is not worth the double of JJ. I hope the club stands firm on this.
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Post by TILTON on Jan 25, 2024 12:56:44 GMT
I think the issue is £24m losses last year and an expect loss of about £10m this year so if we post a big loss the money we spend in the summer assuming they will spend to replace outgoing players means potentially £10m further losses in that year pushing the new 3 year cycle above FFP.
If we sell JJ it will probably zero the losses for that year and keep us in a workable cycle. As you'd imagine the owners would like to have a real go at promotion in 25/26 as it coincides with 150th celebrations.
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Post by choc on Jan 25, 2024 12:57:42 GMT
I know one thing. We seem to be dragging our feet regarding signings. Is it Mowbray 🤔
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Post by bertieauld on Jan 25, 2024 13:03:18 GMT
I know one thing. We seem to be dragging our feet regarding signings. Is it Mowbray 🤔 How do you come to that conclusion choc? Even if it is ,we want it right and only good signings
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Post by honkybluenose on Jan 25, 2024 13:17:41 GMT
I think the issue is £24m losses last year and an expect loss of about £10m this year so if we post a big loss the money we spend in the summer assuming they will spend to replace outgoing players means potentially £10m further losses in that year pushing the new 3 year cycle above FFP. If we sell JJ it will probably zero the losses for that year and keep us in a workable cycle. As you'd imagine the owners would like to have a real go at promotion in 25/26 as it coincides with 150th celebrations. £24m loss was year before last (21/22) not last year. Last year (22/23) not reported yet but expected to be a little less but not much. Must have been just ok for FFP though or we would be under embargo. However even after the ‘allowances’ are deducted (estimate £4m per year) we will have used up our 3 year rolling £39m allowance in the last two years. Bottom line is we need to break even after allowances this year to stay within FFP. If we lose £10m then I suspect we are screwed. The one caveat is the ground expenses may increase the £4m allowances but I suspect these will be born by the stadium company and in any case be capitalised.
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Post by westheathen on Jan 25, 2024 13:34:21 GMT
Polish kid having a medical now and the Korean due early next week.
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Post by TILTON on Jan 25, 2024 13:35:18 GMT
£24m losses to June 2022
I would say even with the Jude sell on we must have lost £10m including that. Don't even know how we account for that and even if that will be in June 23 accounts? What if that is in July to June 2024?
Either way that kind of financial cloud is going to impact the decision making on JJ as posting an extra £10m income could be a good result. Do I think we could get more? probably but if you push for £15m and they back off will he kick on to that kind of price tag/
Whilst I am happy to be proved wrong as his form has gone up a couple notches since Eustace left he could easily return to the guy on the bench struggling to impact the team.
If we were offered £10m with maybe 25% sell on I would say that would be hard to say no to.
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Post by choc on Jan 25, 2024 13:41:30 GMT
I know one thing. We seem to be dragging our feet regarding signings. Is it Mowbray 🤔 How do you come to that conclusion choc? Even if it is ,we want it right and only good signings Well it is January 25th
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Post by bertieauld on Jan 25, 2024 15:04:56 GMT
How do you come to that conclusion choc? Even if it is ,we want it right and only good signings Well it is January 25th Why would it be mogga alone or it could be that they are all in agreement to only sign good players and inside FFP
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Post by honkybluenose on Jan 25, 2024 15:40:40 GMT
How do you come to that conclusion choc? Even if it is ,we want it right and only good signings Well it is January 25th Patience required. Signing players these days is a complex affair and for a variety of reasons most of the activity gets compressed into the last few days of the window. Plenty of time yet to get our targets- whoever they are.
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Post by gammo on Jan 25, 2024 18:09:30 GMT
Apparently, after winger Manuel Benson from Burnley too.
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Post by bertieauld on Jan 25, 2024 18:16:48 GMT
They are certainly trying to get quality players in. VERY EXCITING times ahead 💙💙Kro
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Post by gammo on Jan 25, 2024 18:29:27 GMT
Pritchard been offered a new contract at Sunderland - goes against their young age model and they usually offer new contracts in March/April so they are shitting themselves if he goes.
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