Parky

We need 7 wins to be absolutely sure of safety. Those who aren't panicking need to think about that a moment.

He isnt out of contract at all In the summer?? Not til 2015 Yeah I read about the 5yr deal in 2010, but a few papers are saying he's in his last year now...

He isnt out of contract at all In the summer??

See this is the kind of thing that I find strange...It's the 9th of Jan and they are STILL WAITING for an offer. For all we know OM have said they want a replacement in before we can do anything. Maybe they have said he is staying with the training squad until they return. Just because the media have said we havent bid doesnt mean we havent been talking to them and verbally reached agreements. Fair enough the club is historically shite at this but its too much of an over reaction on here over it. He could still be signed and registered by tomorrow night for all we know See above post.

I personally think there is a difference in valuations, hence the constant bleeting about 'making an offer'. He's out of contract in the summer and hasn't been playing much, we've probably been talking to him and Dekka will offer 6m or summink. That's the delay. What else could it be? All 3 sides are seeing who blinks first.

See this is the kind of thing that I find strange...It's the 9th of Jan and they are STILL WAITING for an offer.

We need 7 wins to be sure.

In the comments someone saying: "Yeah with 11m we can go out and get a proper striker"...

We need to get Laudrup.

Start of window it should have been: Bang! Three players in. FWD, CD, RB and then take the momentum into this upcoming run of games. But yeah let's fuck about...

Is that it? because i highly doubt Huntelaar and Lewandowski will be sold in this window so a big deal has been made out of nothing if so. Huntelaar has looked really disinterested for a while now.

I'd imagine it's going to be hard getting a real tasty striker sitting where we are in the table (unless they are best mates with Cabaye/Hatem etc)...

They probably won't get anybody if we win a couple of games this month.

Yeah more of an allround forward. If not this type then the one that drops off and links the attacks (Michu - Ruiz type).

Looks like every club Ba has played for has been royally arse reamed with him and his jackals laughing at the end of every move.

Just keep believing he's here and it will come to pass.

Taking too long ie blown it. 300 clubs are circling now.

It'll be interesting after the Norwich game in which I expect we'll be played off the park.

I'm still astounded at the sheer vision and bravura of Swansea to just go and get Laudrup. Amazing.

ManU's came forward a bit when Red nose had the Portugese with him and they first started worrying about NOT winning the CL..Rooney was re-schooled as a deep forward/midfielder. BUT they are back to give it to the bloke who runs fast down the side and everyone run into the middle.

I'm not too sure I agree,Swansea play a very very different game to Martinez/Rodgers. Much more direct, replaced players, more forward thinking. Also If liverpool are struggling with that style, then half a season isn't too bad from where they were under Dalglish. They may not be challenging the top four but they are streets ahead of us at present. Agreed on Mourinho. He took his style and imprinted it instantly on chelsea. However, like you say Pardew has had a long time to try and implement something from the ground up. He's spectacularly failed, we dont seem to have a discernible game plan ever Swansea still play good football with a basic principle of retaining the ball. They just move up the pitch quicker and have more of an edge to them thanks to De Guzman and Michu mainly. He has been able to evolve there game well so far because they already have the foundations to build on. When you have a team that already know how to do the basics well and how to play it's probably helps in tweaking the style which is effectively what Laudrup has done Yeah i agree, its based on retaining the ball, so the tweaks aren't hugely significant but they are certainly more direct. We have easily the players to play that system, in fact you'd argue we are better equipped for that. I agree though perhaps Laudrup isn't the greatest example, but certainly Rodgers has completely changed Liverpool's style, and hasn't taken a particularly long time. The wide forwards have tucked in more to make a three when they have the ball. Less sideways and more fast countering.

I honestly don't think his planning has much more to it than winning the next game/magic.

Football is simple. Just go and get everyone and everything you need. Make a big cuppa.

I'm not too sure I agree,Swansea play a very very different game to Martinez/Rodgers. Much more direct, replaced players, more forward thinking. Also If liverpool are struggling with that style, then half a season isn't too bad from where they were under Dalglish. They may not be challenging the top four but they are streets ahead of us at present. Agreed on Mourinho. He took his style and imprinted it instantly on chelsea. However, like you say Pardew has had a long time to try and implement something from the ground up. He's spectacularly failed, we dont seem to have a discernible game plan ever We have that special gameplan - the one that changes every 15 min.

Just go and get Laudrup already.