The 2023 Summer Transfer Window.

Johnny Thunder · July 11, 2023, 06:41:44 AM

Quote from: Redsteel (moderator) on July 10, 2023, 05:05:42 PM
Quote from: Johnny Thunder on July 10, 2023, 04:26:19 PMHe wants to stay but the pay rise he wants is out of the question. Rumoured to be 60-80k per week he is after.

So basically he doesn't want to stay.

He isn't getting that, not a chance. Its probably his last big payday contract so its understandable he will be wanting a bumper contract.

Spot on Steely. It's a fuckin massive gamble for us though. If we spunk that sort of money into a four year contract for him and he is a one season wonder, we have another fuckin Assombalonga on our books.

I don't for one minute think he is, but that is the dilemma we face.

Johnny Thunder · July 11, 2023, 07:21:56 AM

https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/2023/july/10/three-more-new-signings-join-middlesbrough-women/?fbclid=IwAR0O43eCtIDLSBZc_OYJuKs6z1NXg4s16fST6m_2KOKyZ86LwpptiAEs638

Boro Ladies going for it too.

Johnny Thunder · July 12, 2023, 10:02:14 AM

https://twitter.com/Boro/status/1679051180943474690

I didn't expect that. He was one of the players I thought may be moved on.

tunstall · July 12, 2023, 10:59:34 AM

Good to see him stay to be honest

erimus74 · July 12, 2023, 11:32:08 AM

Quote from: Johnny Thunder on July 12, 2023, 10:02:14 AMhttps://twitter.com/Boro/status/1679051180943474690

I didn't expect that. He was one of the players I thought may be moved on.

Me too Johhny, happy with that

I was just reading this on the gazette website 👍

Redsteel (Moderator) · July 12, 2023, 11:47:31 AM

I like Crooksy, good to have him in the squad.

Johnny Thunder · July 12, 2023, 12:13:01 PM

Absolutely. I think he has a big presence and personality that is vital in a happy squad.

RiversideRifle · July 12, 2023, 12:18:07 PM

Good lad is crooksy and he knows where the onion sack is

Smoggers51 · July 12, 2023, 12:32:40 PM

Like you Erimus I thought Crooks would've moved on but I'm glad he has decided to stay.He brings positivity to the squad and is willing to play in a few positions.I would like to see if possible a couple of more experienced players brought in to help the young squad along,For example a Bobby Murdoch type player who can read the game and hold the back line.

erimus74 · July 12, 2023, 12:39:46 PM

Quote from: Smoggers51 on July 12, 2023, 12:32:40 PMLike you Erimus I thought Crooks would've moved on but I'm glad he has decided to stay.He brings positivity to the squad and is willing to play in a few positions.I would like to see if possible a couple of more experienced players brought in to help the young squad along,For example a Bobby Murdoch type player who can read the game and hold the back line.

Wow, Bobby Murdoch, now there's a blast from the past

TeessideTopgun · July 12, 2023, 02:11:39 PM

Crooks staying ( probably realising he will be used mainly from the bench ) is a massive statement . Hopefully he is happy to be part of MC's vision for the future .

UTB 👍

erimus74 · July 13, 2023, 12:35:01 AM

A few snapshots of the different Boro stats I've compiled over the past few years

Johnny Thunder · July 13, 2023, 07:43:48 AM

Class Erimus.

Smoggers51 · July 13, 2023, 09:10:34 AM

That's great Erimus 👍

Ural Quntz (Moderator) · July 13, 2023, 11:22:21 AM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Johnny Thunder · July 17, 2023, 01:54:30 PM

https://twitter.com/TomCollomosse/status/1680906498417803265

erimus74 · July 17, 2023, 02:09:21 PM

If true I would expect him to sign for us, cracking bit of business IMO

Redsteel (Moderator) · July 17, 2023, 02:52:35 PM

I would say long term we are a better bet than Luton, it all depends on whether the lad wants a season in the prem or not. OneBoro saying he unliked a comment that said join boro and not Luton. If true, there could be some truth in the rumours.

Johnny Thunder · July 17, 2023, 03:43:22 PM

https://twitter.com/Boro/status/1680945561967423489

Johnny Thunder · July 17, 2023, 03:56:10 PM

Rumour that we are interested in Jamie Jones. Out of contract keeper last at Wigan.

Looks like Roberts is on his way if so.

Redsteel (Moderator) · July 17, 2023, 03:57:26 PM

Quote from: Johnny Thunder on July 17, 2023, 03:43:22 PMhttps://twitter.com/Boro/status/1680945561967423489

Good to see the lad is committed

From what I've heard, Fry is home bird, doesn't want to be away anywhere else. Unless it's a top club that comes calling he will stay all his career. Fair enough, if you are happy in your work and personnel life.

Redsteel (Moderator) · July 17, 2023, 03:58:20 PM

Quote from: Johnny Thunder on July 17, 2023, 03:56:10 PMRumour that we are interested in Jamie Jones. Out of contract keeper last at Wigan.

Looks like Roberts is on his way if so.

He looked good but obviously not fancied.

Johnny Thunder · July 17, 2023, 04:02:34 PM

It must be all about playing out from the back.
Sell our number three for a fee and replace with a free.

Johnny Thunder · July 17, 2023, 04:04:43 PM

https://twitter.com/Boropolis/status/1680955193783885824

erimus74 · July 17, 2023, 04:24:44 PM

Quote from: Redsteel (moderator) on July 17, 2023, 03:57:26 PM
Quote from: Johnny Thunder on July 17, 2023, 03:43:22 PMhttps://twitter.com/Boro/status/1680945561967423489

Good to see the lad is committed

From what I've heard, Fry is home bird, doesn't want to be away anywhere else. Unless it's a top club that comes calling he will stay all his career. Fair enough, if you are happy in your work and personnel life.

Great to see, if only he was not so injury prone then we have one outstanding player on our hands, mind if that were the case he most likely would have moved on by now