Summer transfer window deadline to go back to 1 sep

[robfosters]

It seemed a good idea at the time, but with the rest of Europe not doing it, it didn’t really work out.

Back to the good old days of Europe wide summer deadlines then.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51401149

can a mod edit the title please? I forgot the word deadline after window. Sorry.

 

[robfosters]

Get rid of the transfer window all together please

What have you done to that title? You’ve butchered it

 

[robfosters]

No probs.

Nice to see such great teamwork and communication between the top brass

 

[robfosters]

I imagine the FA were hoping the rest will follow along. It doesn’t make any sense to continue with it when they aren’t all hopping on board.

They was never going to follow. We have the best talent in the world and it was a one way street. Allowed a period where they could buy our best players, without any chance of losing theirs to us.

It still gives that horrible period for most clubs though where you watch your best, but possibly unsettled players play for you and not knowing if they’ll still be there in a week or so.

 

[robfosters]

No doubt about it, in regards to european clubs being able to buy our best and unsettle players. However I'm fully in support of clubs not having to deal with transfer sagas after the season starts. I would prefer it if every european club (lets face it, no clubs from outside europe will attract our best unless they're homesick or desperate for a Spanish giant) followed suit and ended the window when the season starts.

It was a good move for football from the FA, they should probably try and get other major FA's on board before implementing it. As long as Spain, Italy and Germany aren't on board, it will always look like a rubbish idea for us.

When it comes to the crunch, its up to the clubs to be strict about it. They can set their own deadlines. Implement a straight rule of no outgoings of important players once the season begins.