toontownman

No, Solano's an average right back that looked better because he was compared to Carr. Jugding Solano last season *purley on his own performance, forgetting Carr*, to say he was average is harsh to say the least. He read the play brilliantly, and defended with intelligence, winning his tackles too. When going forward, to have a base to start from at the back, quality on the ball, is massive. We're lucky to have someone of his quality to be backing up the play at RB. I agree with Baggio, Solano's positional sense was s***. rubbish. solano's reading of the game is fantastic, it's his ability to track back and his overall stamina that is s***, and why he was sometimes behind the play after moving upfield. Im not so sure, his awareness is excellent, he tried to keep things simple and smart with regards to his positioning, but he was quickly found out by opposition wingers and regularly torn apart by anyone with pace. Where marking was concerned he was all over the place at times, very bramble-esque letting players run free on corners and free kicks. His footballing brain kept him afloat, id agree his stamina is a downfall aswell your right. What was refreshing with Solano, was having a RB that could use a ball creatively, rather than hoofing the ball down the field. Regardless of his obvious flaws he was by far the most composed RB ive ever seen in a toon shirt!

Like your thinking. Lahm would be very hard to prize away from Bayern though. If we indeed sign Geremi defensively here is my changing weekly, like us to get, wish list: Baines - LB - Really good tournament with the U21's great coming forward, suprisingly solid in defence, will need to work on his defensive side for the full level and premiership, but young with bags of potential. Heinze - CB/LB not sure that he would be thrilled at the prospect of joining us, especially with the interest of Real apparently in the offing. Would be great cover/competition/guidance for Baines at LB or a staple in the centre. Despite having a dodgy end of last season a run in the team will do him wonders. Was imense in his first year at Manure. Andrade - CB - The trophy signing defender I guess, excellent all round defensive package, and available. Beye - RB/CB - Experienced, Club Captain, tall, quick and happy at RB and in the Centre would round of our defensive group emphatically. Midfield Have to echo hoppaz wishes, whilst Diarra sounds like a great bet and very interested, the number one guy for me would be Appiah all round game is superb, never stops running is strong, has great distribution and organizes and motivates the Ghana team throughout matches. Would cost roughly the same as Diarra but I think would be twice the player. With the additions of Barton and hopefully Geremi our midfield would be generally covered, I dont believe we will need anything further this summer. Up front: As long as everyone is still on board this season we dont need to tinker. Although with the uncertainty of Owen/Martins and Viduka missing the start of the season, It wouldnt suprise me to see us getting another player in,be it a player on loan, freebie/budget signing or a player that is versatile and could fit in elsewhere in the team. Ritgers has been mentioned, although its more than likely just agent talk to push Celtic into a deal. The vesatility option would apply to the likes of Giuly, Babel, Diouf etc.. Diouf would be my choice, he knows Sam inside out and vice versa, would be at home on the wings or upfront, can be used as a target man and would give us some real bite upfront. Obviously should Martins or Owen leave that would put a different spin on things and completely different players would come into the equation, but as it stands (this week) those are me picks.

Just don't think we're going to spend £50m on top of sales mate. I could be wrong. Seems like anybody who questions the budget or the way it's spent is accused of wanting trophy signings immediately. Makes it easier to put down people's suggestions I suppose. Why do we need to spend it? 50m might well be available for him to spend. Doesnt mean we have to go splurge it all. If we can get decent players in for decent prices to get the squad where the big man wants it, the rest can either be spent on one or two luxury players at the end of the window (when the squad is where he wants it) or save it for the next window. Sams just doing the job he was brought here to do and what he is good at, getting good deals on players and bringing the best out of them.

Seems an ideal signing, good calibre, versatile and club captain. Coupled with Geremi will surely spell the end of the Troll. Heinze and Baines would do me to complete our backline...ok go on, throw Sol Campbell in aswell.

Bit different to .com confirming Rozehnal, they are confirming reports rather than information at the moment, either way hopefully its true. Bring on the Baines!

SACK ALLARDYCE, USELESS, KNEW HE WAS LIKE ROEDER!!!11

Arteta is a fantastic player, i have wanted him here for years. Sadly if he leaves Everton it wont be to come here no matter how much money we throw at him. For a statement of intent, Micah Richards or Tevez would be huge buying from within the league. Like Arteta though both players are likely only to move to the top four or much bigger clubs abroad than ourselves. To the point in hand, a trophy signing would be best waiting a year until we have more to offer: A settled staff/team, Europe (fingers crossed) etc.. Any money released now should be to shape the side to get to the above and a position where offering money isnt the only thing we can give to a player. To cut a long story short, use all the money to build a solid side and squad then come January or next summer we can add to that to give us further impetus to get to where we want to be.

Will be delighted if we pull this deal off. Didnt realise he was out of contract! If we sign him and beye we will have RB covered for a couple of years at least. Not to mention it surely means we will get rid of the troll! Didnt know he had played LB and LW though. Bonus. Hard working and skillful player will be a great addition to the squad good wingback aswell if we play 3-5-2.

Rumour thats eminated from the Spurs boards so they can gloat they actually beat us to a player?? Anything over 10m is crazy. Even with the money we are supposed to be getting throwing away 16m on Bent would be stupid. Money aside would offer us something different than what we currently have should Owen or Martino leave. Will be interesting to see what Oba does when the Gooners come calling. Pretty convinced Owen wont be going anywhere until he has proved hes 100% past his injury problems and not completely devoid of pace.

Just a really good photo shop version of Le Sib arriving at SJP last year tbh..

If its about a decent backup player for peanuts why are we talking about Aaron Hughes? He was mediocre at best before he left, since he has left he has gone drastically downhill from that. Worse than re-signing Lee Clarke.

Havent seen anything of Andrade this season, but if he is as good as he was the two years previous he would be a fantastic buy, similar to Van Buyten in always surging forward from the back and nicking the ball into the net. Id be delighted if we were to go for him.

To start the season. Given RB/Solano Taylor Rozehnal Baines Diarra Barton Emre Dyer/Milner Luque/Zog Martins/other striker Viduka will miss the start of the season.

Exactamundo! Steer well clear. Hughes actually got worse when he left here. Ramage isnt any worse and is good enough for our back, back, backup.

Looks good for us, that is if we are actually interested in him at all.

Barton Diarra Emre Sounds like it would be a canny midfield. Rather have Appiah, but thats mainly because I know nothing of Diarra really and its a reasonably big out lay. Good attributes though.

http://www.itv-football.co.uk/Story/0,14272,6145_2444252,00.html Us, Manure and Pompey, lates rumour. There is a real corker i just saw on the 606 boards saying Bayern are going to give us 5m AND Van Buyten for Emre..Do people even think before they make stuff up these days?

You mean loan Carroll out surely? Doubt there is anything in the Kanoute rumours, up grade on Ameobi but for that kind of money we could buy a better fit to reshape our front line.

He'd also be bloody handy for Arsenal or Manure. But they surely would have included him in the Henry deal if he was to go to London, and im not sure he is the all out goal poacher and scorer Manure need.

Yea i just checked and he WASNT in the team of the season BUT that was on Wiki. That said, it says he WAS on his Wiki profile.

he would be an excellent signing but only if Owen or Martins leave this summer if we sign another it will be too many If this rubbish about Sam being interested in Alan Smith actually is true, he should definately be turning his attention to the Iceman. Gudjohnsen would be fantastic for us in midfield or upfront. Dont take and cheap imitations Sam, buy the real thing!

shorey is two inches taller than baines! Baines everytime for me. If we can get a RB and Beye or similar that can play RB or CB that would be good. Likewise another CB that can play LB, although thats a little trickier. Baines, two CB ideally that could play fullback, and a RB. Hyppia is a good bet, we need someone with premiership experience. Would prefer enticing Campbell though.

Do you think we tempt the likes of Rozehnal with a place on our bench when other clubs the size of Dortmund and Sevilla are also knocking on their door? He was only offered tea lady there. BBC running it now: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/6232364.stm

and reyes...

Yes you are completely correct. Dennis Bergkamp was absolute garbage. Bar Bergkamp, and the sanitation, and the roads.... Do be do.. Its what Arsenal have been missing the last few seasons, with a good strike force Arsenal will be much closer to winning the league than dropping out of the top four. Henry has run his course at Arsenal, it will be a good move for player and club.