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thad
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January Sales... Dec 29, 2019 21:48:52 GMT via mobile

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Post by thad on Dec 29, 2019 21:48:52 GMT

Can't help thinking that there are a few clubs out there, looking to strengthen, who have noticed that our squad is very large & might be running the rule over a few of our players...

...Ollie Palmer would be the obvious target but arguably a few of our younger - less proven - prospects might be considered a reasonable gamble now that they have league experience...?

Possibly i simply cannot help being a miserable git, but feel i am just being realistic that we might struggle to hang onto a few this January...!

Lets face it, being a miserable git is part of the DNA at Crawley Town.

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thedarkhorse Junior Member Posts: 295	January Sales... Dec 30, 2019 10:56:46 GMT GBred likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thedarkhorse on Dec 30, 2019 10:56:46 GMT Bez is the one I'm concerned about going

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January Sales... Dec 30, 2019 11:16:21 GMT

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Post by Grumpy Git on Dec 30, 2019 11:16:21 GMT

every player has their price i just hope when the players move on we get decent money for them, we have a squad of about 31 i think so realistically we should be looking to trim that down to say 26 that 5 that need moving on before any additions come in

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thad Ultimate Member Posts: 2,310	January Sales... Dec 30, 2019 11:26:02 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thad on Dec 30, 2019 11:26:02 GMT Mentioned on EFL highlights show that Cheltenham have agreed a deal for a new striker... ...Ollie...(?)

jim Ultimate Member Posts: 2,033	January Sales... Dec 30, 2019 12:29:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jim on Dec 30, 2019 12:29:47 GMT Robins seem to think it's Alfie May from Doncaster. You never know though. Jim Baker

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January Sales... Dec 30, 2019 16:43:49 GMT jb and mickf like this

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Post by chelt on Dec 30, 2019 16:43:49 GMT

I heard this story the other night and there is some speculation on the Cheltenham fans forum that it is Ollie. Duff is known to be an admirer and Ollie has scored the only goal of the game in each of the last 3 meetings. However, it is nothing more than speculation at the moment. I know we need to sell players to survive but personally I'd be very disappointed if we start selling our better players to other teams in League 2.

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January Sales... Dec 30, 2019 16:48:33 GMT via mobile jb, mickf, and 1 more like this

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Post by johnthegas on Dec 30, 2019 16:48:33 GMT

Dec 30, 2019 16:43:49 GMT chelt said:

I heard this story the other night and there is some speculation on the Cheltenham fans forum that it is Ollie. Duff is known to be an admirer and Ollie has scored the only goal of the game in each of the last 3 meetings. However, it is nothing more than speculation at the moment. I know we need to sell players to survive but personally I'd be very disappointed if we start selling our better players to other teams in League 2.

Would Ollie be “Bettering himself” by moving to Cheltenham?

Just a sideways move IMHO.

JTG

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January Sales... Dec 30, 2019 16:56:37 GMT

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Post by chelt on Dec 30, 2019 16:56:37 GMT

Dec 30, 2019 16:48:33 GMT johnthegas said:

Dec 30, 2019 16:43:49 GMT chelt said:

I heard this story the other night and there is some speculation on the Cheltenham fans forum that it is Ollie. Duff is known to be an admirer and Ollie has scored the only goal of the game in each of the last 3 meetings. However, it is nothing more than speculation at the moment. I know we need to sell players to survive but personally I'd be very disappointed if we start selling our better players to other teams in League 2.

Would Ollie be “Bettering himself” by moving to Cheltenham?

Just a sideways move IMHO.

JTG

I agree John, although doubtless they would make it worthwhile for him financially.

George Administrator Posts: 4,112	January Sales... Dec 30, 2019 23:02:43 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by George on Dec 30, 2019 23:02:43 GMT I be amazed if any Crawley players are snapped up for a fee. None have been consistant enough so anyone scouting would have doubts ahead of reporting back never mind recommending a player.

GBred Ultimate Member Posts: 1,894	January Sales... Dec 31, 2019 10:30:25 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by GBred on Dec 31, 2019 10:30:25 GMT The only one we have potential of losing is Bez in my opinion. I believe Ollie is happy here but as is the case with any player if they get a large packet of money they won’t refuse it.

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January Sales... Dec 31, 2019 10:35:20 GMT via mobile jb likes this

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Post by thad on Dec 31, 2019 10:35:20 GMT

I suppose the other unknown is whether some of our signings who have yet to break through, are ready to make a contribution in the second half of the season...

the likes of Van Velzen & Boadu have had time to get their fitness sorted, the club must be looking for a return for their patience...(?)

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January Sales... Dec 31, 2019 14:54:06 GMT

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Post by mickf on Dec 31, 2019 14:54:06 GMT

Dec 30, 2019 23:02:43 GMT George said:

I be amazed if any Crawley players are snapped up for a fee. None have been consistant enough so anyone scouting would have doubts ahead of reporting back never mind recommending a player.

But several have shown quality at times (Grego-Cox, Panutche, Bez, Palmer even ANG every now and then) and that surely would be enough to tempt some that they are better equipt to bring the best out of these players more consistently than we have?

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January Sales... Dec 31, 2019 15:16:10 GMT via mobile

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Post by jb on Dec 31, 2019 15:16:10 GMT

Dec 30, 2019 23:02:43 GMT George said:

I be amazed if any Crawley players are snapped up for a fee. None have been consistant enough so anyone scouting would have doubts ahead of reporting back never mind recommending a player.

If they’re under contract and a saleable asset they will be 🤔 I presume what you mean is that you predict that anyone leaving will be because we cancel their contracts.

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January Sales... Dec 31, 2019 16:25:27 GMT

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Post by crawley001 on Dec 31, 2019 16:25:27 GMT

Dec 31, 2019 10:35:20 GMT thad said:

I suppose the other unknown is whether some of our signings who have yet to break through, are ready to make a contribution in the second half of the season...

the likes of Van Velzen & Boadu have had time to get their fitness sorted, the club must be looking for a return for their patience...(?)

I was thinking the same thing re Van Velzen and Boadu. Boadu got people excited given his past clubs but has hardly featured. Van Velzen has looked fairly promising in the games I have seen, has a lot of pace that could cause issues, but again doesn't seem to get much of a look in. They both look rather pointless signings given the already large squad size and their lack of game time outside of the Sussex Cup and JPT.

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