Get rid of the transfer window

[Paul Salvage]

I wish we could wind the clock back to pre 2002/2003. Before this many will remember that there was no transfer window. A club could sign a player at any time they deemed it necessary. If I recall correctly you had up to the end of January to finalise your squad for the remainder of the season.
All the window serves now is to inflate prices and cause panic. Not to mention the stress for all concerned, especially the fans of small/medium clubs. Having looked up why the window currently exists (no it’s not Sky fault!!) it is stated for this reason.

Motivation for Change:
The move to a standardized window was driven by a desire to regulate the market, improve the stability of club squads, and provide greater certainty for players and clubs.

Well that hasn’t exactly worked out then!
You know when you are starting to get old, when you constantly hark back to the good old days!!

 

[blackheatheagle]

Not sure if this would be a good idea. Considering the money which Top 6 spends, it would help them to assess their squad and tweak when they need on the go (or in case there is any injury) This may end up luring any player from teams like Palace while they are running riots.

In fact opposite, i don’t like it being so late. It would close before the league starts. I think this is due to other countries’ window but then i would apply the deadline within England.

 

[eritheagle]

Apparently a lot of clubs and specifically the hierarchy and sporting directors want the transfer window to close before the season starts. I’m sure I heard that they asked for this to happen but the notion was dismissed.

I’m in favour of this too.

 

[Rudi Hedman]

Apparently a lot of clubs and specifically the hierarchy and sporting directors want the transfer window to close before the season starts. I’m sure I heard that they asked for this to happen but the notion was dismissed.

I’m in favour of this too.

It completely spoils the first few games as a Palace fan. We did well this season but you dread it really.

 

[BrizzlePalace]

I wish we could wind the clock back to pre 2002/2003. Before this many will remember that there was no transfer window. A club could sign a player at any time they deemed it necessary. If I recall correctly you had up to the end of January to finalise your squad for the remainder of the season.
All the window serves now is to inflate prices and cause panic. Not to mention the stress for all concerned, especially the fans of small/medium clubs. Having looked up why the window currently exists (no it’s not Sky fault!!) it is stated for this reason.

Motivation for Change:
The move to a standardized window was driven by a desire to regulate the market, improve the stability of club squads, and provide greater certainty for players and clubs.

Well that hasn’t exactly worked out then!
You know when you are starting to get old, when you constantly hark back to the good old days!!

I don't like the transfer window, but its better than the wild west we had before. Imagine worrying if you could keep Eze / Guehi / whoever, week after week throughout the whole season while the big clubs had the cash to buy almost anyone at any time. They really were playing Fantasy Manager!! Player injured? Raid another club. Striker having a lean spell! Raid another club! Goalies all a bit crap (Man U heh heh)? Raid another club. The tension of trying to keep a prized player throughout the whole season was horrible!