I presume that if we get Johansen (he would currently be in for departing Carroll) the only way that there would be any further signings will be if somebody leaves. My understanding is that we can only nominate a squad of 25 players. Presumably that would currently be,
Goalkeepers, Dieng, Kelly and Barnes (3)
Defenders, Kakay,De Wijs,Dickie, Barbet,Wallace, Hamalianan, Masterson, and Kane (8)
The other assumption is that young Charlie Kelman won't be included because they are looking to get him a season away on loan. The other consideration has to be that the likely hood of us signing Dozzell will only happen if we can offload Albert. It's going to be a similer situation with somebody like Chucks Aneke who I can't see us signing unless we offload Bonne. In respect of offloading Kane he has too much baggage and unless we pay him to go would any other club want a player who is such a liability.
I thought the 25 man squad thing was a Premier League only rule. Have they brought in new rules?
I stand to be corrected but its my understanding that the EFL have implemented the 25 man squad rule for the Championship and a 20 man squad rule for League 1 and 2. The PFA objected to the restricted numbers but the last I heard was that the EFL was refusing to withdraw the squad size limits.
Maybe there will be a legal challenge or some arbitration before the season starts but if not then I presume that is what we have to stick with.
43.9.1 Clubs shall be permitted to name up to a maximum number of Players in their Squad List based on the following provisions:
(a) in respect of Championship Clubs, 25 Players of which a minimum of 8 must be a Home Grown Player;
(b) in respect of League One and Two Clubs: (i) in Season 2020/21, 22 Players of which a minimum of 8 must be a Home Grown Player; and (ii) in Season 2021/22 and each subsequent Season, 20 Players of which a minimum of 8 must be a Home Grown Player.
The limit set out in Regulation 43.9.1(b)(ii) increases to 22 for any Club relegated into League One, for its first Season following relegation.
43.9.2 The following Players do not need to be included in the Squad List to be eligible to play in League Matches:
(a) in respect of Championship Clubs, any Under 21 Player (save for any Under 21 Player who is registered with the Club on a Temporary Loan Transfer); and
(b) in respect of League One Clubs and League Two Clubs, any Under 21 Players.
Both Bettache and Duke McKenna are under 21 so that probably gives us a bit more room for manoeuvre than I first thought.
Having a maximum limit of 25 over-21 players makes sense to me. (Would be nice if the EFL also insisted that clubs own their own ground too... ) Looking at your list stoatey, with the possible departures and inclusions we are comfortably sitting on the 25 limit + Bettache & McKenna. Looking like a well-balanced side with prospects!
Having a maximum limit of 25 over-21 players makes sense to me. (Would be nice if the EFL also insisted that clubs own their own ground too... ) Looking at your list stoatey , with the possible departures and inclusions we are comfortably sitting on the 25 limit + Bettache & McKenna. Looking like a well-balanced side with prospects!
Owens has only 10 days left on his current contract and his new contract remains unsigned. Personally I would have thought he would have been grateful to be offered an extension and jumped at the chance to be involved going forward.
Maybe he thinks he can get guaranteed first team football elsewhere.
Owens has only 10 days left on his current contract and his new contract remains unsigned. Personally I would have thought he would have been grateful to be offered an extension and jumped at the chance to be involved going forward.
Maybe he thinks he can get guaranteed first team football elsewhere.
Based on what period of continuity and performance does Owens base that assumption? I do think he could be a good player, but he is nowhere near being the finished article and needs time to develop as such. No club surely will take a punt as it stands...?
Owens has only 10 days left on his current contract and his new contract remains unsigned. Personally I would have thought he would have been grateful to be offered an extension and jumped at the chance to be involved going forward.
Maybe he thinks he can get guaranteed first team football elsewhere.
Based on what period of continuity and performance does Owens base that assumption? I do think he could be a good player, but he is nowhere near being the finished article and needs time to develop as such. No club surely will take a punt as it stands...?
After a couple of knee injuries and a long period on the sidelines it does seem a strange decision from him not to have signed the new contract. I'd have thought he would have wanted contract talks behind him and showing an eagerness to get out on the grass to show what he can do.
Maybe like Carroll he sees players like Field, Ball and now Dozzell ahead of him and with the club pursuing Johansen there is'nt any confidence on his part to challenge for a first team place.
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