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31 Jul 2026 16:10:19
Morgan Whittaker Middlesbrough forward on the radar.
1.) 31 Jul 2026 16:43:02
Good player, goal-scoring winger. Think we were linked to him when he was at Plymouth.
2.) 31 Jul 2026 16:50:04
Yup joins the other 20 possibles! It’s basically a question of who wants to come, how much they cost, and if there’s higher-rung opportunities elsewhere?
3.) 31 Jul 2026 17:41:41
I think Celtic have already refused 25 million from Premiership side Forest. I know nothing about negotiating, but I think I now understand why we haven't managed to buy anyone yet. Absolutely ridiculous. I did hear on another site that we were very close on cost, maybe not?
4.) 31 Jul 2026 18:14:29
WH, not close enough. Celtic will probably take the money if we match their price, but we need to push the boat out or move on, one or the other. Pay up or pass on the player, end of story.
5.) 31 Jul 2026 18:14:41
I think the 25m was what they rejected in January, if reports are to be believed.
Apparently we bid 18m for Engels and will be returning with another bid. Maybe we can meet in the middle, 21-22m.
25m is expensive imo; probably better available for that kind of money, but I suppose the problem is getting them in the Championship.
Also seems to get mixed reviews from Celtic fans.
Can't be much in it between Scottish Prem and Championship?
6.) 31 Jul 2026 19:39:58
Iron.Al, Championship is streets ahead of SPL. Genuinely a significant gap in quality.
7.) 31 Jul 2026 19:57:31
Who aren't we interested in?
8.) 31 Jul 2026 21:43:12
That's my worry, IronGeez. I think Celtic and Rangers squads probably get in the play-offs. But overall the Championship is a lot more competitive.
So, 20-25m, same as what Hackney went for, seems a lot. Engels could turn out an average Championship midfielder for that kind of money. I'd be expecting him to have the potential to step into the prem.
31 Jul 2026 16:02:11
Doesn’t seem like a lot has changed, we’ve agreed personal terms with Engels but haven’t agreed a fee with Celtic, what’s going on? ?
1.) 31 Jul 2026 16:47:16
Look below.
31 Jul 2026 11:24:23
Apparently Staveley has made a £160m offer for Golds shares. Agreement is hours away. Then she’s looking at moving onto Sullivans. ?
29 Jul 2026 11:16:09
Manor Solomon is on the radar apparently.
1.) 29 Jul 2026 12:51:05
If he can recapture his form, good buy, but not as good as Sorba Thomas, in my own opinion. But a step in the right direction.
29 Jul 2026 08:48:04
I’ve seen we’ve held talks regarding Simon Adingra, a winger from Sunderland. ?
1.) 29 Jul 2026 09:15:24
Talks were nearly a month ago.
2.) 29 Jul 2026 10:12:12
Lots of talks to lots of players.
3.) 29 Jul 2026 10:56:20
Talks cheap, time to put some money down.
4.) 29 Jul 2026 14:45:16
Agreed Joyful.
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07 Aug 2026 07:11:08
Just heard that Dele Alli is training with West Ham, it’s probably just to keep his fitness up, but West Ham do like a free agent, could there be something in this, weather he’s still got it or not I don’t know, but Championship could be his level. ?
1.) 07 Aug 2026 08:58:20
Dele Ali, by all counts he's a busted flush. He's been a big substance taker, he's been training at Spurs, MK Dons before WH. At Como he lasted one game, I doubt he can play professional football at this level.
Mac, following up, WH were asked the price for Mavrapanos quoted. Not less than 35 m euros, that was Leverkusen, previous week almost identical call from BVB Dortmund.
No bids of any kind have been received up till last night.
Only my view, WH need to keep hold of Mavro this season, getting too late to replace him with quality. If WH fail to get promoted, then he and all the previous Premier players will leave anyway.
2.) 07 Aug 2026 09:28:58
I think we just need to say no more sales now, scoure the free agent and loan markets then re evualate come January, we are in need of reinforcements of course we need winger and creative mdf but we don't have the money.
I suspect the poison dwarf is messing in the background still his hubris would not allow someone else to come in and do better than him and God forbid be liked by the fans so he would do everything he can to throw spanners in the works including encouring outside bids for shares
3.) 07 Aug 2026 11:48:14
I've thought for a couple of weeks that the January window will be the really important one.
06 Aug 2026 19:06:38
Just read that Alvarez is staying.
1.) 06 Aug 2026 19:28:34
That's good news, so we now need a creative midfielder or two.
Couple strikers, and then hope we can keep what players we have left, less Tobido and Fulkrug.
06 Aug 2026 18:26:22
West Ham would get Millions if they get promoted but they won't pay Spurs an extra £2.5m for Soloman if we did, that is an absolute disgrace.
1.) 06 Aug 2026 20:32:59
I don’t believe they can be that stupid. I feel it has more to do with politics, but using the money as the excuse. If I’m right, that is a disgrace, and if I’m wrong, it’s still an utterly stupid decision.
2.) 06 Aug 2026 20:59:32
WH must not be dictated to by any group of people. Ridiculous and outdated. Stick to football. Hope this is not the case.
05 Aug 2026 19:55:00
We've been quoted as being one of the favourites for promotion and our first signing is a 34 year old defender, I just hope he turns out like Dawson.
1.) 06 Aug 2026 07:33:50
Suppose, if there is no money (now they tell us), it's expected that we will be scraping around for free agents.
04 Aug 2026 16:20:36
So basically Kretinsky sold some of his shares so he could buy all of Gold's shares, therefore not taking him over 50% share. If he went over the 50% he would be forced to buy Sullivan's shares (how that works I don’t know). This is just what I’ve read. Could Staveley buy Sullivan's shares? That still wouldn’t see her as majority shareholder, as Kretinsky would have just under 50%.
I just don’t want Staveley to buy another championship club and for that club to really go forward, but then again we don’t know what Kretinsky is going to do with us. Let’s hope whoever is our main shareholder does the right by us.
1.) 04 Aug 2026 17:38:37
She could offer Sullivan the same price for his shares but I imagine that greedy c@@@ would want a higher price but yes that is a possibility and Kretinsky could let her be chairman so she gets a salary too
2.) 04 Aug 2026 19:34:41
I've also read that Kretinsky doesn't want her in the boardroom.
{Ed001's Note - I had to read that twice then. My first thought was thinking you were accusing Kretinsky of being a bit Sullivan-esque. Then I reread it and realised it was board not bed!}
3.) 04 Aug 2026 20:04:27
I get the feeling if that happens we will be saddled with a rich owner who doesn't actually want to progress the club by investing his money, as he hasn't in all the time he has been here.
Still, we've got Nuno. ?
4.) 04 Aug 2026 20:28:47
Hammer D, if Kretinsky stops Staveley from investing in the club, and then does nothing to improve us, he will get the same treatment as Sullivan. Simple as that.
5.) 04 Aug 2026 20:33:15
I thought he invested 100m when he first came in, which Sullivan wasted.
Also, it's not as simple as him being able to just put money in when he wants; other shareholders have to agree, and tbh, why would he with how it was wasted previously. Sullivan would have resisted anything that weakened his control.
Apparently Staveley is going after Sullivan's shares. If agreed, then it would force another pre-emption process, where those shares are offered to existing shareholders.
Kretinsky could buy even more, completely bypassing the issue of him having to buy Sullivan's shares at a hugely inflated price, as he would have if he went over 50%.
Is this his plan all along? Maybe he would be happy to work with Staveley but with him as majority, but then would Staveley want that?
Should be interesting to see how it unfolds.
6.) 04 Aug 2026 20:50:31
This is all getting too complicated. Who would you rather have as our owner, Kretinsky or Staveley?
7.) 04 Aug 2026 21:42:22
Personally, both of them in partnership. If that isn't feasible, either is sooo much preferable to B&S...
8.) 04 Aug 2026 22:53:20
She still apparently owes Newcastle £750,000.00, so where is she getting this money from? Also, she is more interested in the land surrounding the LS, so wouldn't trust her in the slightest. Rather keep Sully than her, and that is saying something, as I can't stand him.
9.) 04 Aug 2026 21:19:22
I could be wrong Al but I don't think Kretinsky has ever put any money in. Possibly around Covid as it was necessary to prop the club up. But the whole board had to. Sullivan has lent money but always made far more back than he has lent in the first place. Tripp Smith gave an interest free loan. And with new rules now that is not possible to do interstate free loans from board members.
Stevie as for who would I plump for, Amanda Stavely for me as I think she would do her best to get the team with the best manager and football to progress us and deal with the stadium upgrades. One thing I will say if it is just one or the other then either will be a vast improvement on the poisoned dwarf and whatever happens hopefully he will get his money and get as far away from us as possible
10.) 04 Aug 2026 21:48:34
Both aligned with the same vision for the club, its not too much to ask after over a decade of that poisonous midget.
Hard to say really we don't even know who the consortium is behind Staveley. She was trying to buy spurs not too long ago so they must be mega rich and ambitious.
Dk could be more stable slower growth but no one really knows. Its all about that land they could use it to line their own pockets or they could use it to build us up, probably both.
11.) 05 Aug 2026 00:37:12
Staveley can refer to 3 different consortiums. They are all deep pockets people.
12.) 05 Aug 2026 07:17:56
WHTID, after all he has done to this club, and dragged us down into the gutter, you would rather keep Sully than go with Staveley, and someone has actually clicked the thumbs up.
I give up. ?
13.) 05 Aug 2026 09:00:56
Hammer~D, just take a look at Staveley's history and then comment before you get carried away. She still owes £750,000.00 to Newcastle. She owes 3.4 mil to Victor Restis after a failed business venture. These people are after the land, they will buy the land and stadium and then rent the stay back to WH at hugely inflated prices from what we pay now.
They will buy us and the stadium and a couple of years down the line will sell us but keep the stadium and land. They are after one thing and one thing only, make money at any cost. You think Sully has done dodgy deals. Wait till you see her lot perform. So, before you start celebrating, Hammer~D, try doing some research.
14.) 05 Aug 2026 09:11:51
Also, Hammer~D, read Sean Whetstone's article on WHTID; it explains in depth what she is up to. Her wealth is only £110 million. Read what happened to Burnley when they were taken over by a similar, so-called business person. They went from debt-free to being in over 100 million in debt, just because of the loans taken out to purchase them.
15.) 05 Aug 2026 09:53:41
FairPlay WHTID, I didn’t actually know that. She has been open about wanting to buy the stadium, whereas DK hasn’t. He keeps his cards so close to his chest that nobody ever sees them. Everyone thinks he is a supreme businessman who turns around failing companies and makes them profitable. Not true. He took over the Post Office when it was in trouble, massively hiked the prices of stamps, and nothing has changed; it still loses money hand over fist. He couldn’t care less about the Post Office and its customers, and if it collapses, because if it does he still owns all the real estate, it must be an eye watering amount when you think of where big offices are up and down the country, and I feel he will do exactly the same as what Stavley has openly said she would do.
I didn’t realise that if the consortium buys the stadium it is their property and not the property of WHU FC. That is what I assumed, and I imagine I’m not the only one.
Having said all that, I would still rather have either of them as opposed to our grubby little chairman. As for Sean Whetstone, I don’t know much about him, but have heard he is just a mouthpiece for the Sullivan clan.
16.) 05 Aug 2026 09:58:43
Also, as I have said before, I am not a money man. But what I do know is, when deals are done, say a property sale is agreed, due diligence needs to be done to prove that potential buyers can buy something or other.
So I saw the money owed to Newcastle, but the other large amount owed, surely she would be disbarred from doing any deals.
08 Aug 2026 17:08:39
First half hour was poor, but those two quick goals settled us down. We controlled the game in the second half. It was much better.
06 Aug 2026 16:55:30
Joyfull, it's a joke mate, surely the lack of transfers has got to be due to the ownership saga, if we don't get off to a good start then the fans will turn!
03 Aug 2026 20:48:49
He's actually playing for Celtic tonight.
01 Aug 2026 08:36:24
We need players for now to get us out of this league and Whittaker knows this league more than Moore. ?
31 Jul 2026 16:52:25
Fingers crossed it's the best move for him, then we can build around players like that if/when we get promoted.
08 Aug 2026 21:38:50
The problem is, if Taty scores 10-15 goals by January, then you might get some prem teams interested in signing him in the January window. I just hope that he will want to see the project through.
06 Aug 2026 16:43:18
I thought the Soloman deal had stalled because Spurs want promotion-related bonuses, so if West Ham get promoted, then Spurs get more money. ?
04 Aug 2026 20:50:31
This is all getting too complicated. Who would you rather have as our owner, Kretinsky or Staveley?
04 Aug 2026 20:28:47
Hammer D, if Kretinsky stops Staveley from investing in the club, and then does nothing to improve us, he will get the same treatment as Sullivan. Simple as that.
04 Aug 2026 19:34:41
I've also read that Kretinsky doesn't want her in the boardroom.
{Ed001's Note - I had to read that twice then. My first thought was thinking you were accusing Kretinsky of being a bit Sullivan-esque. Then I reread it and realised it was board not bed!}