Archive - Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

Luka Hyrylainen (2005) - DM/CB - TSG Hoffenheim (Bundesliga, Band 1) - Contract Expiry: 2026

Giant Finnish defensive midfielder with a year left on his deal. Previously linked with Chelsea, are his sights set low enough for Championship…

Aug 3 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

July 2025

Archange Bintsouka (2002) - CF - FK Partizani (Albania, Band 6) - Contract Expiry: 2027

6ft+ Congolese centre forward with a 'prodigious leap' currently playing in Band 6

Jul 26 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

How to convert ESC successfully: 5 approaches to follow

Including a new plan I hadn't thought of until this week

Jul 24 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

GBE Bulletin #14: Completed transfers, L1/L2's domestic focus, South American continental updates & Finland's Veikkausliiga in Focus

These bulletins will become more regular again now that the transfer window is in full swing.

Jul 19 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

Emin Hasic (2003) - CB - Osijek (Croatia, Band 4) - Contract Expiry: 2027

A top rated stopper centre back who is probably available for an acceptable price

Jul 18 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

GBE Eye #15: Summer 2025 State of Play

What have been the major talking points of the summer window so far from a GBE perspective?

Jul 17 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

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New players for your radar from the UEFA qualifying rounds, plus a top 17yo prospect from Croatia

A James Doolan special here as the man from the Balkan Angle gives us some great info from the Champions League qualifcation rounds

Jul 11 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

Coming soon to ESC... UEFA Club Qualifying

Which players will be hitting the ESC continental football clauses in July and August?

Jul 8 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

Free Agent Week: Names and data from across the globe that UK clubs can sign for free right now

10 names only for pro subscribers that we think English and Scottish clubs should be looking at on a free transfer

Jul 5 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

Free Agents Week: Searching for global OOC players who get a UK work permit

We have been busy at The GBE Expert Hub, not only have we welcomed a new life into the world at GBEEH HQ, but we have taken the time to filter through…

Jul 2 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

Free Agents Week: Ismael (1999) - DM - Moreirense (Portugal, Band 2)

The first player that we have put into focus for Free Agents Week is now out of contract, but he gets a GBE still

Jul 1 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

June 2025

Leaving GBE soon: Last chance to buy (or loan?) some UEFA Champions League club players

As part of our look into the UEFA tournaments this week we begin with a way of looking to buy 15pt GBE players out of unusual clubs

Jun 24 •

Andy Watson - GBE & ESC Expert

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