Official Summer Rumour & Transfer Thread

[Barnsley Chop]

And the GOOD news SB??

[SBRed48]

And the GOOD news SB??

Barnsley FC are pleased to announce the signing of striker Josh White from Ward Green FC as a direct replacement for Devante Cole.

CEO Ahmad says 32 year old White is just the kind of experienced player with knowledge of the local Sunday League scene the club has been seeking.

( No offence to Ward Green club which is a fine, traditional local club)

[pass_and_move]

Here is the SB tip for Transfer Shock of the Week--

Devante Cole sold to a Championship club.

All clubs are in the market for an in form striker scoring goals.

Undisclosed fee.

Ahmad says, "We couldn't get a replacement over the line in time despite working 24/7 but we have strikers already at the club ready to step in".

You read it here first.

Personally, that type of thing wouldn't be a great shock to me SB. James Norwood was sold on the eve of the new season to a non league club. The sale of Cole might be the straw that broke the Camels back for the many who are still undecided on the 'new board'

[GRASS SOD]

Looks like coventry having 2nd thoughts about kitching

[Shadrack the Red]

Looks like coventry having 2nd thoughts about kitching

Strange that GS as I have just read where we have now turned down a £3 million bid from Coventry in a bid to keep him here .

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Strange that GS as I have just read where we have now turned down a £3 million bid from Coventry in a bid to keep him here .

Personally I'd cash in on him right now unless his attitude changes. Judging by the goal celebrations yesterday, the squad appears to have less unity than last season

[Shadrack the Red]

Personally I'd cash in on him right now unless his attitude changes. Judging by the goal celebrations yesterday, the squad appears to have less unity than last season

To be honest I am not sure how you can judge anything on goal celebrations, last year Cole was supposed to be unhappy according to some because of his muted celebrations ,but the lad is still here & doing a great job , different people react differently but I honestly think that judging a group of players by how they celebrate goals is frankly looking for something that is not there .

[SBRed48]

The wisdom of Ahmad being lauded for turning down a £2.5 million bid for Kitching now raises it's head.

[GRASS SOD]

Serie a leece made bid for 19yr old jalo premier clubs lookin on
luton wanting another bargain ??

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To be honest I am not sure how you can judge anything on goal celebrations, last year Cole was supposed to be unhappy according to some because of his muted celebrations ,but the lad is still here & doing a great job , different people react differently but I honestly think that judging a group of players by how they celebrate goals is frankly looking for something that is not there .

Not individuals Shads but how the 'team' celebrates a goal is my point. Last season, whoever scored was mobbed by almost all of his team mates. When that type of thing happens it shows a great team spirit and togetherness in my eyes. It's an all for one and one for all type attitude where every player is delighted for their team mate. It exists in most teams that are successful.

The goal celebrations on Saturday were a bit subdued for my liking with just 1 or 2 players going to congratulate their team mate. That suggests that there's not the same team spirit and togetherness in the camp this season as there was last season.

I always look for things like this as a gauge to what the spirit in the camp is like. It's very important at clubs like Barnsley where there shouldn't be egos or superstars causing unrest in the dressing room. Togetherness has always been our strength over the years. Every successful Barnsley team has always had a close knit relationship within the squad. Unity is a massive part of forging a successful team at Oakwell and always has been. I find it slightly disconcerting when I see the type of celebrations that I saw after our goals on Saturday. These kind of things usually tell their own story. Just my opinion