Ex Royals (No not prince Andrew)

[West F]

One of the things I do find funny* is that when people discuss why the midfield feels unbalanced the last two seasons (and by extension, was working alright in the back half of 23-24), the fact that Craig made the defensive midfield part his own that season, before moving to right back the following year, seems to be missed.

Still young
Would have him back in an instant.

I think the problem was that he went to Orient as a right back when he isn’t one. He lacks pace for one thing and played the role for us by sitting in and using his positioning very well. He would also be more comfortable carrying the ball into midfield rather than overlapping down the line. I always thought he was solid.

[Royals and Racers]

Boyce-Clarke has joined Tranmere Rovers.

[Brogue]

One of the things I do find funny* is that when people discuss why the midfield feels unbalanced the last two seasons (and by extension, was working alright in the back half of 23-24), the fact that Craig made the defensive midfield part his own that season, before moving to right back the following year, seems to be missed.

Still young
Would have him back in an instant.

I think the problem was that he went to Orient as a right back when he isn’t one. He lacks pace for one thing and played the role for us by sitting in and using his positioning very well. He would also be more comfortable carrying the ball into midfield rather than overlapping down the line. I always thought he was solid.

Also helped playing alongside Mbengue and bindon…and having the work rate of knibbs ahead of him.

[morganb]

Caylan Vickers sold to Burton

https://x.com/burtonalbionfc/status/2094681663351734402

[Sutekh]

Already looking forward to him running rings around us when we play them.

[From Despair To Where?]

I know he was sold to keep the lights on but I do wonder how differently his career would have progressed if he stayed.

[Sutekh]

Was there a sell on?

[Hound]

Is Craig currently injured or just not being selected

He went for relatively big wages iirc.

[stealthpapes]

Caylan Vickers sold to Burton

https://x.com/burtonalbionfc/status/2094681663351734402

Another in the “would have had back in an instant”. Better than all our current attacking options.

I think he’s possibly too small for much higher, so League 1/Championship might be the ceiling.

But get some game time, play to his strengths, he’ll end up out of Burton by end of season.

[Orion1871]

Is Craig currently injured or just not being selected

He went for relatively big wages iirc.

Probably just out of favour. Orient fans have not been impressed by him.

[Stranded]

Is Craig currently injured or just not being selected

He went for relatively big wages iirc.

Apparently surplus to requirements - did see something on X that he may even have gone on strike to force his way out of the club.

Was definitely a player in there but seems to be regressing.

[tidus_mi2]

Is Craig currently injured or just not being selected

He went for relatively big wages iirc.

Probably just out of favour. Orient fans have not been impressed by him.

When he was announced as a right back in their signing announcement, I had a feeling it would end poorly.

[Royals and Racers]

Azzez to Brighton for 15M- could be a nice windfall for RFC

[Clyde1998]

Tom Holmes has had his Luton contract terminated: https://x.com/LutonTown/status/2094896777803567410

[Clyde1998]

Mark O'Mahony has gone on loan to Burton, whilst Kamari Doyle has joined Leicester.

[Sutekh]

Tom Holmes has had his Luton contract terminated: https://x.com/LutonTown/status/2094896777803567410

Just 12 apps, all on loan (including. 4 at Reading) in various divisions in the last 2-3 years. At least bring a free agent now he might get an opportunity to pick up somewhere at any time.

[bakerlou]

Did the Azeez deal actually happen - I see agreements to sign etc but nothing that indicates it got over the line....?

[WestYorksRoyal]

Did the Azeez deal actually happen - I see agreements to sign etc but nothing that indicates it got over the line....?

Brighton's Twitter account left a cryptic "To be continued...." message at about midnight. Pretty sure it'll be Azeez. If it fell through, it would have been reported somewhere by now.

[Sutekh]

Did the Azeez deal actually happen - I see agreements to sign etc but nothing that indicates it got over the line....?

Brighton's Twitter account left a cryptic "To be continued...." message at about midnight. Pretty sure it'll be Azeez. If it fell through, it would have been reported somewhere by now.

Should be done -

Azeez completes Brighton medical
Latest from Sky Sports News' Elliot Cook:
Femi Azeez has now completed his medical ahead of his proposed move to Brighton from Millwall.
The total package agreed between the two clubs is understood to be worth up to £15m for Azeez.
Azeez has arrived at the Brighton training ground as he completes the formalities of his move from Millwall to the south coast club.

[windermereROYAL]

Did the Azeez deal actually happen - I see agreements to sign etc but nothing that indicates it got over the line....?

Brighton's Twitter account left a cryptic "To be continued...." message at about midnight. Pretty sure it'll be Azeez. If it fell through, it would have been reported somewhere by now.

Should be done -

Azeez completes Brighton medical
Latest from Sky Sports News' Elliot Cook:
Femi Azeez has now completed his medical ahead of his proposed move to Brighton from Millwall.
The total package agreed between the two clubs is understood to be worth up to £15m for Azeez.
Azeez has arrived at the Brighton training ground as he completes the formalities of his move from Millwall to the south coast club.

Confirmed.