McDermott targets loan deals

[urz13]

I'd rather sign a few players who've experienced the relegation fight before and survived it than some youngsters from the manchester clubs. Also, in an interview with JF (up on getreading now) McD was praising Sidwell a lot....

[melonhead]

Its worrying that BM keeps saying his players have proved they can do it in the past. No Brian they have proved they can do it in a far less superior division. They have proved they are well short in this division. If all he can get is possibly a couple of loanees then why did we bother getting promoted. Is the problem Brian being too loyal or is there no money?

just trying to get the most out of his players till jan.


can hardly say all our players are shit, as soon as january comes im straight into teh market to buy a whole new team, can he?

[Pepe the Horseman]

I'd rather sign a few players who've experienced the relegation fight before and survived it than some youngsters from the manchester clubs. Also, in an interview with JF (up on getreading now) McD was praising Sidwell a lot....

I'd wank myself dry if we got Sidwell back.

[BraisingsteakRoyal]

can hardly say all our players are shit,

He doesn't need to - the League table and the Opta stats speak for themselves.

(Not to mention the opinion of the fans and pundits that have seen us 'perform' this season).

[Lacoste]

Perhaps if he'd spend a bit more wisely in the summer Anton would trust him with some funds.

We had our chance and bought in dross.

[Barry the bird boggler]

Got naff all chance of getting anyone experienced and decent permanently in January. Loans will be the only option.

[Ian Royal]

All this critisism of Federici is a little unfair i think.

Look at the stats of shots on target against our team and it's far above last season so more opportunity for mistakes. Any keeper would struggle in a team like ours...................probably.

Any keeper would conceed goals. Not every keeper would dive over the ball, push shots straight at attackers in the middle of the area and repeatedly get beaten at his near post.

He's been better since he came back, but still not really good enough. Then again, keeper is not a position we'll bring someone in January.

[gazzer, loyal royal]

Jamie Carragher?

[Barry the bird boggler]

Jamie Carragher?

Doesn't he make Alex Pearce look like Usain Bolt?

[maffff]

Straight swap, Pearce for Carragher?

[Esteban]

can hardly say all our players are shit,

He doesn't need to - the League table and the Opta stats speak for themselves.

(Not to mention the opinion of the fans and pundits that have seen us 'perform' this season).

You've missed the point completely. He's not just a football manager, he's a man manager as well and he's got to get the best he can out of the squad. That's not going to happen, if he comes out in the national press and says "Just look at where we are in the table. Clearly we're rubbish and the sooner January comes around the better, so I can get shot of this shower of shite." Even if he were thinking that, he would never come out and say it, or anything like it.

[specialjon]

As dull as it sounds but my guess is jenas, upson and shotton. Dull but realistic. Obviously I'd like better players but I'm being a realist.

[bracksroyal10]

As dull as it sounds but my guess is jenas, upson and shotton. Dull but realistic. Obviously I'd like better players but I'm being a realist.

tbf Jenas if he can keep himself fit will be an asset for us. Our current string of cms hardly have what you would call an eye for a pass or even an eye for goal for that matter. Ledge scores but its nowhere near as consistent as what it used to be with Sidwell/Gylfi.

[melonhead]

McDermott admits January is a difficult time to purchase players, but he has targeted a couple of loan deals that will help the Royals in their battle against relegation.

"We need players who have played at this level and know the league," he said. "If we can get one or two players who know the league off by heart it's good because they can hit the ground running.

"We have two or three targets and if the budget's there, it's there and we have to wait. I'm involved in that decision-making process, but it comes down to finances.

"There could be a loan, but I only like to sign loan players that we might actually buy permanently.

doesnt actualy say much about loans, and certainly not that hes lined two up



what he actually says is there are two or three targets theyre after, and if they fit within the budget when its agreed, theyll try and get it done.
there is also the possibility of a loan, but only if theres a chance of a permenant switch at the end of it

[pea]

We don't need cover for Shorey - we've got Harte and Cummings can be left back if need be. It might even be McAnuffs undiscovered best position.

We might sell players too, HTH

[peterroyal76]

As dull as it sounds but my guess is jenas, upson and shotton. Dull but realistic. Obviously I'd like better players but I'm being a realist.

tbf Jenas if he can keep himself fit will be an asset for us. Our current string of cms hardly have what you would call an eye for a pass or even an eye for goal for that matter. Ledge scores but its nowhere near as consistent as what it used to be with Sidwell/Gylfi.

To be fair Jenas cannot tackle and for a centre midfielder that could be an issue.

[Lacoste]

As dull as it sounds but my guess is jenas, upson and shotton. Dull but realistic. Obviously I'd like better players but I'm being a realist.

You my m8 speak absolute and utter sense.

Add one more and ship a few out and at the very least, we would destroy the Champ next season.

[urz13]

Any chance of Huddlestone on loan?

[_royal]

no.

[specialjon]

You my m8 speak absolute and utter sense.

Add one more and ship a few out and at the very least, we would destroy the Champ next season.

Your sarcasm confuses me. Not sure what you're saying. I'm guessing who B McD is going to bring in not who I'd bring in. Who do you think he'll bring in?

To be fair Jenas cannot tackle and for a centre midfielder that could be an issue.

Didn't stop Harper being part of a top quality partnership with Sidwell. Legs and Tabb can't pass to save their lives. If we got Jenas in maybe one could tackle and the Jenas could pass it