This is exciting! Well done on renewals, and it looks like you have a plan for what you hope to do. Seeing Belgians being available, one way or the other, I will definitely make contact!
Thank you! The first thought when another team (and a bigger one, too) pivots to Belgian sponsorship is that it's bad to have even more competition, but then again it also opens up a potential trading partner, which could be nice I'm sure we'll have a chat come transfers
Interesting list for sure, we might be in touch! In general a super solid renewals season. You should be in a really good spot to take on promotion this year!
I think it's an interesting list, too. How close I can get to a promotion-ready squad might depend on how many other managers agree as well. Reach out during transfers if you have something specific in mind
Can I just say, I love some of the analysis you've done on PPRD in the post just before the renewals one Sadly, Stallaert's under 4PPRD for me did not quite live up to his stint for you.
And regarding your availability list and judging by others' reaction, it looks like you'll be active at the very least - always a good thing!
Did you know that to this day, Bini still talks about how he was happiest in his first season at Carlsberg, and yearns to return?
Looks like a decent chance for a shakeup down the roster! Not sure we'll have too much to discuss but you never know especially with loans and the like.
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Pellizzari, Vervenne and Amezawa available. Very interesting!
I'd be happy to have all three on the team again next year, but there are some funds that will need to be acquired for a specific purpose, and if need be, it's possible one or two of those could be on the move. We'll see
Can I just say, I love some of the analysis you've done on PPRD in the post just before the renewals one Sadly, Stallaert's under 4PPRD for me did not quite live up to his stint for you.
And regarding your availability list and judging by others' reaction, it looks like you'll be active at the very least - always a good thing!
Thank you! I did that analysis mostly to satisfy my own curiosity, but it's nice when others appreciate it, too. And I genuinely thought Stallaert still had a bit more in him than what he showed for you last season
Did you know that to this day, Bini still talks about how he was happiest in his first season at Carlsberg, and yearns to return?
Looks like a decent chance for a shakeup down the roster! Not sure we'll have too much to discuss but you never know especially with loans and the like.
I'm not sure Bini would be super keen on playing second fiddle to Per We'll see how much of a shakeup the roster will actually receive. Most of the advertised riders don't have to go at all costs, but I'm hoping for a decent market for at least some of them, in which case, yes, could be quite some turnover.
Good renewals it seems and plenty of transfer activity in the works. Targetting promotion should be very doable if you choose to go in that direction, but I won't complain if you keep Bini out of PT for another season
Seems like renewals went well for you Interesting list of availabilities that should bring in a decent amount to further the develop of a certain rider I would presume. If Amezawa is to leave, he should be able to net you a nice fee
Really excited about your team next year and the possibility of finding a home for a rider or two between us. Love your roster and identity and sense a fantastic year ahead.
Think you have a strong team already, in every terrain, and one that should challenge for promotion right away. A couple of improvements and that will become very likely!
Great season carrying the team to peaceful mid-table from two of my favourite riders in the peloton (until I have to face Bini more consistently). Excited to see how the project keeps evolving, and always love reading the stats and write-ups you do, and in such nice formatting. Best of luck, not sure if we'll have deals to make but surely FAs to squabble for and general chats to have I hope
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Good renewals it seems and plenty of transfer activity in the works. Targetting promotion should be very doable if you choose to go in that direction, but I won't complain if you keep Bini out of PT for another season
Thank you! Ideally, you will have to deal with Bini next year indeed But seasons can take unexpected turns, so who knows. Transfers are hopefully going to be fun though!
Seems like renewals went well for you Interesting list of availabilities that should bring in a decent amount to further the develop of a certain rider I would presume. If Amezawa is to leave, he should be able to net you a nice fee
You might presume right I'm hoping to keep Amezawa, but we'll see if a sale might become more beneficial.
Really excited about your team next year and the possibility of finding a home for a rider or two between us. Love your roster and identity and sense a fantastic year ahead.
Think you have a strong team already, in every terrain, and one that should challenge for promotion right away. A couple of improvements and that will become very likely!
That is the hope, at least. Got a few plans, most of them will inevitably fail Hopefully one decent one will stick.
Great season carrying the team to peaceful mid-table from two of my favourite riders in the peloton (until I have to face Bini more consistently). Excited to see how the project keeps evolving, and always love reading the stats and write-ups you do, and in such nice formatting. Best of luck, not sure if we'll have deals to make but surely FAs to squabble for and general chats to have I hope
Appreciate it, I'm glad people like the write-ups! As with red, I'm hoping to make your worries about facing Bini come true But the last time I went into a season with promotion ambitions, it failed quite badly. Time will tell if we do better this time around.
Let's talk come transfers if there's someone that interests you in particular!
But feel free to reach out anyway, maybe we can work something else out!
