Season › 2013-14 › News Jagielka calls for pre-season deadline Lyndon Lloyd , 9 September, 0comments | Jump to most recent Echoing the thoughts of his manager, Phil Jagielka says that the transfer window should close before the Premier League season kicks off so that teams go into the campaign knowing that the squad is set for the following few months. The England international told the Echo that, “[i]t is strange starting the season, playing a few games, and knowing that potentially a few of the players are going to leave.” “I would like it to be moved two weeks earlier so that when you start the season, you know they are the players you have got." His comments come after a frenetic transfer deadline day that saw the conclusion of a number of high-profile moves, including Marouane Fellaini's departure for Manchester United. “Felli has been a fantastic player for Everton and we wish him all the best,” Jagielka continues. “I don't think anyone would have a bad word to say about him. And the Blues' captain feels that the team is in good shape now for when the season continues after the international break this coming weekend. “The squad has become stronger in numbers but time will tell," he says. "It looks good and the manager has done well. "We hope we've got players in who are hungry to play football. “I know [Gareth Barry] very well and he's a fantastic player and James McCarthy played very well for Wigan last year. “I hope the manager can get us playing how he wants to and we can score some goals to get up the league table.” Quotes or other material sourced from ESPN About these ads © ToffeeWeb