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- @JustinCase0110
Championship it is, then. Gonna be exciting, for sure.
Interesting to see Sheffield Wednesday drop to the bottom tier. That shake up you did has had some effects I wouldn't have expected, albeit that a lot of what's going on seems to be a gradual return to normality.
League 1 doesn't look dramatically different, I suppose. It'll be interesting to see what remains in the Championship of the lower level teams you put in there.
Looking forward to what you do with the squad, given what you said about the age of your star players, although I imagine you will want the experience.
@CO88LER5 wrote:
Championship it is, then. Gonna be exciting, for sure.
Interesting to see Sheffield Wednesday drop to the bottom tier. That shake up you did has had some effects I wouldn't have expected, albeit that a lot of what's going on seems to be a gradual return to normality.
League 1 doesn't look dramatically different, I suppose. It'll be interesting to see what remains in the Championship of the lower level teams you put in there.
Looking forward to what you do with the squad, given what you said about the age of your star players, although I imagine you will want the experience.I agree. Most clubs are just returning to their usual place - for instance Chelsea, who've won three consecutive promotions. And then there are others, who've struggled more than expected. I'm still surprised that Crystal Palace have had such a hard time in League One this season, only making it to the Playoffs on goal difference...
I want the experience, yes. And I want captains and appearance leaders like Fraser Horsfall and Will Collar to still play a role. But at 28 and 29 there really isn't much potential to develop, so at some point I would have to replace them with better players. Regardless of their respective 200+ games for the club. I haven't made any decisions on the new season yet, so it will be fun to get to work with all that soon.
It is funny to see a club like Chelsea still in the lower divisions but then winning the FA Cup. It is realistic for sure, which is nice to see.
All three transfers are under the "best deal" that is great business. Sankoh especially, getting someone at that value for that cost is a huge deal for a club in the Championship.
@LABoog4 wrote:It is funny to see a club like Chelsea still in the lower divisions but then winning the FA Cup. It is realistic for sure, which is nice to see.
All three transfers are under the "best deal" that is great business. Sankoh especially, getting someone at that value for that cost is a huge deal for a club in the Championship.
Absolutely. I've scouted the Sankoh fellow for quite some time, but he's just been out of reach at any point so far. I didn't think I would be able to sign him for 3m, which would double the previous transfer record. But I gave it a go due to his contract situation. I was adamant, however, that I would not go any higher than the 3m, even though I could easily afford it. It felt wrong for me to go any higher, compared to previous signings made by the club.
The selling club quickly went down to 3,6m, which would still have been a pretty good deal for me. But again, I wouldn't go past the 3m and made it a 'take it or leave it' situation. If they hadn't agreed, I would have walked away to target someone else. But luckily they ended up giving in.
Very even start so far. The cup draws have been kind to you compared to the league schedule you have been given.
I know I mentioned it before but Palace moving up the ladder with you is interesting. It does seem like you anyways beat them too.
@LABoog4 wrote:Very even start so far. The cup draws have been kind to you compared to the league schedule you have been given.
I know I mentioned it before but Palace moving up the ladder with you is interesting. It does seem like you anyways beat them too.
Not sure what you mean with a kind cup draw. Premier League opposition already in round 2 and Arsenal in round 3 of the League Cup. I could see far easier routes myself...
Yes, Palace has been a fun side story here, and after their heavy struggles last season, their start to this one has been absolutely abysmal. I'm very surprised by this development, didm't expect that!
