03 Jan 2026 09:26:36
Unfortunately not surprising that Rob has come out and said we have to sell before we buy new players. If this was the first time this had happened then, with the prospect of relegation, it would probably be fair enough. However with their history, just more of the same rubbish whichever Shi is in charge.
If they have to sell before they buy new players why don’t they just get on with it now. Get best price we can for Hwang, JSL in particular now and re-invest.
Realise price may not be as high as it could be but that has not stopped them in the past, RAN for one comes to mind.
03 Jan 2026 11:26:25
True. Sell JSL, Hwang and Andre as soon as possible and bring in Kalvin Phillips, Axel Disasi on loan and a decent striker on a permanent deal.
03 Jan 2026 11:54:47
Just so we are clear I’m not sticking up for fosun and I’m not a happy clapper, I know how some here like to misinterpret what people say.
What Rob actually said is that we might have to generate some of the funds. The words might and some seemed to have been lost to a few people. Let be honest who really thought fosun would fork out all the money, that wouldn't sit well with there sustainable ideal. We don’t know what Rob was promised and as far as I can see no lies or betrayal so far. By the end of the window it might be different let just see how much money is put in from fosun before we start throwing accusations around.
03 Jan 2026 12:05:06
Whoever may come in have to be proud and have a desire for our club to improve and succeed next year, no use importing unknown hopefuls or money hunting has beens.
Who they could be I don't know, but one things for sure, neither fit the Fosun money making ideals.
03 Jan 2026 12:27:09
Banksy I think we all know how it will go. Sell off those we plan to early in the window, then fail to sign anyone capable early on, panic on the last day of the window and pick up more 'bargains.'
A bit like going to the market late on to buy up what's left cheaply, then congratulate yourself for saving money. Having said that Matt Jackson seems highly rated in football circles so we'll have wait and see, but I don't expect Fosun to step up.
03 Jan 2026 13:43:43
Great to see you back Long.
I am expecting them to not sell anyone for around 3 weeks, then sell a few for not enough money, and then run out of time for replacements.
Just shows what we have become accustomed to, unfortunately. One day, I hope, they will prove us all wrong ?.
A win today would make the world a better place ?
03 Jan 2026 17:44:26
You can buy players and sell them in the summer window.