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RobtheAggie
22 Aug 2003, 01:48 PM
http://www.charlton-athletic.co.uk/news/latest_news.jsp?fileRef=news.200308224325

A few interesting snippets:
"I’m definitely trying to bring in one more in before the transfer deadline on August 31st"

He than gave a hint as to what type of player that might be:
"At the end of last season I was saying that we need to stop letting goals in - if you looked at the teams around us we had scored as many if not more than those teams but had let more in - and we had tremendous problems with injuries to our centre-halves and we conceded a six and a four at home. We have to stop letting them in first and hopefully if we’ve got a bit more quality up front we can start sorting a few more."

I think he is looking for a defender.

About Cole/DiCanio:
If we end up playing Di Canio and Cole that’s fine, just the same as if we play Bartlett and Euell – it doesn’t matter, we just need results. I want to be in a position where everyone is under pressure.
The Di Canio/Cole partnership looks good on paper but we’ll have to wait to see if it works.”

Spoken like a true trainer... those who produce results will get the playing time.

kevruth
23 Aug 2003, 10:28 PM
Curbs keeps saying "just one more player." Why? Because he keeps bringing in players on free transfers. He hasn't spent his transfer budget.

I expect him to be bringing in another big central defender. With all of the injuries and suspensions that seem to happen to the central defense I sincerely doubt that they can never have too many center halves.

RobtheAggie
24 Aug 2003, 06:28 AM
I have been amazed how much Curbishly has done with such a small transfer budget.
Holland - a steal at the price
Di Canio - Free
Cole - year loan

Three for one, not too shabby.

I think a defender is in the works. Can I dream of Carlos Bocanagara? That would increase the interest of the team at least here on Bigsoccer. Plus, Carlos is a great player.

kevruth
24 Aug 2003, 12:25 PM
Originally posted by RobtheAggie
I have been amazed how much Curbishly has done with such a small transfer budget.
Holland - a steal at the price
Di Canio - Free
Cole - year loan

Three for one, not too shabby.

I think a defender is in the works. Can I dream of Carlos Bocanagara? That would increase the interest of the team at least here on Bigsoccer. Plus, Carlos is a great player.

And don't forget Hreidersson as well. They got him for 800,000 pounds.

All of those players put together cost less then their move for Gary Rowett.