Guest Sniffer Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I think a lot of you have forgotten what last season was like. Very few players provided any consistently acceptable performances and enrique was no better than the rest. To say that a player we should buy is as good as enrique and use it as a valid reason means we are not improving a defence that leaked christ knows how many goals........ ably helped by a shite midfield and front players whocouldn't hold the ball up of course. I said a while ago that if we head into the new season with basically the same team we will struggle. We won't compete with the top teams on a skill level and run the risk of getting outfought by the Wigans of this world. Buying players who are basically no better than we have just because we need warm bodies does not improve the team over last season. I expect us to be just as inconsistent this time around unless we markedly improve the midfield either by buying better players who can do the job or current players raise their game dramatically. Meaning the likes of N'zogbia, barton, geremi, milner.......I don't see it happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sniffer Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Duff hasn't threatened anybody at the Toon since he came, n'zogbia hasn't for two years or so and jonas..who knows? Same as who knows about guthrie and Butt is getting on. Geremi is shite and Barton might be gone until Christmas if the FA have their way. MIlner's no better so far.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I mostly agree with morgster but feel midfield is more of a priority than attack. WE agree we need a CM who can control possession but I think Butt is past it and we need a new holding CM player. I view Guthrie as a squad player and Geremi as too slow. I'm not sure where and where and when Barton fits in. I'd still like Martins and Owen to be paired together and think Viduka is a good complement when fit. Carroll could be a fourth striker or we could use one of the wingers to play centrally (Duff?) if we play five in midfield. In short I'd like an Emre who stayed fit and a giant to patrol in front og the back four (Faye?) and help protect dead balls against the likes of Bolton. In my dreams I'd like better but think KK should be able to progress with these two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 SSN just said something along the lines of Steve Coppell expects Shorey to sign for a premier league club by the middle of the week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 SSN just said something along the lines of Steve Coppell expects Shorey to sign for a premier league club by the middle of the week Shorey not! Wouldn't mind him here. Alright player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Coppell said he expects it to be done soon the bidding club are messing around with the bid not bidding the asking price but expects it to be done. Probably going to Villa or Pompey like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Maybe Blackburn? With Warnock coming here? Villa would make sense given that Bouma just got crocked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Maybe Blackburn? With Warnock coming here? Villa would make sense given that Bouma just got crocked Think i would prefer Shorey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Don't really mind which, was just suggesting it because I'm pretty sure we've bid for Warnock (was that confirmed? I lose track) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Don't really mind which, was just suggesting it because I'm pretty sure we've bid for Warnock (was that confirmed? I lose track) Aye it was maybe we have been priced out and switched targets Probably not us like would expect him to go elsewhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Would be happy with Shorey or Warnock, wouldnt be suprised if we got someone from abroad instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Could be Sunderland after they failed to sign George McCartney. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamesyJazz Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Dunno if anyones mentioned this guy before in the thread but I see that Jimmy Bullard is having some contract probs at Fullham. Always thought he would be a favourite here and the way he's come back from that horrific injury is terrific. Love to see him signed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Dunno if anyones mentioned this guy before in the thread but I see that Jimmy Bullard is having some contract probs at Fullham. Always thought he would be a favourite here and the way he's come back from that horrific injury is terrific. Love to see him signed. What a waste of a signing that would be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Bullard wants to stay in London, already turned down a move back to Wigan (allegedly) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 No better than Barton, Guthrie will hopefully be better than both in a couple of years. Not what we need imo, we have enough grafters/average playmakers at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/article-23525291-details/Arsenal+tell+Newcastle+they+will+have+to+come+up+with+10m+deal+for+Senderos/article.do £10m for Senderos...or £7m plus Given. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/article-23525291-details/Arsenal+tell+Newcastle+they+will+have+to+come+up+with+10m+deal+for+Senderos/article.do £10m for Senderos...or £7m plus Given. :lol: Sign him up, at least we will show our ambition even if he is shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 What an absolutely stupid story that is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 ridiculous that said, i'd like him here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 He's not as shit as people think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 He's not as shit as people think I agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 He's not as shit as people think I agree. But also not a £10m defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 He's not as shit as people think I agree. But also not a £10m defender. I agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 He's not as shit as people think Even shitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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