Dave Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Getting a funny feeling we could end up with Arshavin. Not for the £20m+ fees talked about, but a club record, somewhere in between. No idea why, just think our supposed focus on loan targets might mean were looking at one big coup before the window closes. I don't buy into all these rumours about wanting to cut the wagebill, not wanting anyone expensive, or only wanting young players, but I just can't see KK or the owner wanting him tbh. Far too risky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 He could flop, Modric was the one really, shame. Just have a feeling there's a big player coming in, an attacking player which will spark the team, the reason were clearing the decks as much as we can, to support a big coup without straining the club too much. I'm saying Arshavin since he's the most likely player that is the type im thinking about to be moving soon. It might not be him, it might just be blind optimism (something not usually associated with me) but have a feeling our biggest signing of the summer is yet to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 He could flop, Modric was the one really, shame. Just have a feeling there's a big player coming in, an attacking player which will spark the team, the reason were clearing the decks as much as we can, to support a big coup without straining the club too much. I'm saying Arshavin since he's the most likely player that is the type im thinking about to be moving soon. It might not be him, it might just be blind optimism (something not usually associated with me) but have a feeling our biggest signing of the summer is yet to come. Certainly agree with most of that, just not the player. I've said a couple of times on here, the fact is we were ready to spend big on a talented attacking central midfielder in Modric. I don't see why we'll just be dropping that idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 He could flop, Modric was the one really, shame. Just have a feeling there's a big player coming in, an attacking player which will spark the team, the reason were clearing the decks as much as we can, to support a big coup without straining the club too much. I'm saying Arshavin since he's the most likely player that is the type im thinking about to be moving soon. It might not be him, it might just be blind optimism (something not usually associated with me) but have a feeling our biggest signing of the summer is yet to come. Certainly agree with most of that, just not the player. I've said a couple of times on here, the fact is we were ready to spend big on a talented attacking central midfielder in Modric. I don't see why we'll just be dropping that idea. They said the money is there for the right player so I won't be shocked if they don't spend it, I doubt keegan or Ashley will be happy with just spending money for the sake of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 He could flop, Modric was the one really, shame. Just have a feeling there's a big player coming in, an attacking player which will spark the team, the reason were clearing the decks as much as we can, to support a big coup without straining the club too much. I'm saying Arshavin since he's the most likely player that is the type im thinking about to be moving soon. It might not be him, it might just be blind optimism (something not usually associated with me) but have a feeling our biggest signing of the summer is yet to come. Certainly agree with most of that, just not the player. I've said a couple of times on here, the fact is we were ready to spend big on a talented attacking central midfielder in Modric. I don't see why we'll just be dropping that idea. They said the money is there for the right player so I won't be shocked if they don't spend it, I doubt keegan or Ashley will be happy with just spending money for the sake of it. Yes, we were about to spend that on Modric (so more reason to think that plan of an exciting AMC is still knocking about) and maybe spending that on Arshavin is just buying for buyings sake. Diego it is then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I would love if somehow we could get Diego, fantastic player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 He could flop, Modric was the one really, shame. Just have a feeling there's a big player coming in, an attacking player which will spark the team, the reason were clearing the decks as much as we can, to support a big coup without straining the club too much. I'm saying Arshavin since he's the most likely player that is the type im thinking about to be moving soon. It might not be him, it might just be blind optimism (something not usually associated with me) but have a feeling our biggest signing of the summer is yet to come. Certainly agree with most of that, just not the player. I've said a couple of times on here, the fact is we were ready to spend big on a talented attacking central midfielder in Modric. I don't see why we'll just be dropping that idea. They said the money is there for the right player so I won't be shocked if they don't spend it, I doubt keegan or Ashley will be happy with just spending money for the sake of it. Oh I won't be surprised either, nor will I be whinging. I'd rather we waited if all the players available aren't right. I just think they'll still be wanting a Modric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Walking in a waddle wonde Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 When do the Olympics (football) end? Its blatantly Riquelme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Nicko reckons we've given up on trying to sign Warnock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Nicko reckons we've given up on trying to sign Warnock. That'd be ace. Not as good as Enrique and will probably cost as much. Rather Enrique continue getting some games because he'll end up being viewed as one of the best LBs come the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Nicko reckons we've given up on trying to sign Warnock. OH NO! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Nicko reckons we've given up on trying to sign Warnock. OH NO! He's usually spot on with all things Blackburn since that's where he's based tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Has Juan Pablo Sorin found a new club yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Has Juan Pablo Sorin found a new club yet? Can't find any news to say he has signed for anyone. Guess he is still looking... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 now there's a player i'd love us to sign Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Capello has called up Heskey, I'll say again - he'd do a job for us. He wouldn't get the goals but Owens/ Martins would thrive off him & he'd be a completely different type of target man than Viduka giving us an option we just don't have at the moment. Given the lack of creativity we have in the centre of midfield we are going to need the ball to stick when it goes up top as we aren't going to passing teams to death and opening them up through he middle anytime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Capello has called up Heskey, I'll say again - he'd do a job for us. He wouldn't get the goals but Owens/ Martins would thrive off him & he'd be a completely different type of target man than Viduka giving us an option we just don't have at the moment. Given the lack of creativity we have in the centre of midfield we are going to need the ball to stick when it goes up top as we aren't going to passing teams to death and opening them up through he middle anytime soon. I agree tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 i've said for awhile owen's best partner is heskey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 i've said for awhile owen's best partner is heskey Doesn't mean we should be buying him though. Or counting on Owen as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Heskey is a very underrated player and we could do worse than bring him as a replacement for Viduka in a year If Viduka (the better of the two comfortably) had Heskey's workmanship qualities and mobility he'd be absolutetly unstoppable tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Heskey is a very underrated player and we could do worse than bring him as a replacement for Viduka in a year If Viduka (the better of the two comfortably) had Heskey's workmanship qualities and mobility he'd be absolutetly unstoppable tbh I'm never said he wasn't, more so as it was implied we should buy Heskey to partner Owen, Owen who we cannot rely on at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 No Ashley Young. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 i've said for awhile owen's best partner is heskey Doesn't mean we should be buying him though. Or counting on Owen as well. True, but at any given point you'd hope one of Martins/ Owen would be fit & that at the same time it will be 50/50 whether Viduka will be fit or we'd be up against a team that you'd want Viduka to play against. Given this our current options are Smith (as in tomorrow) or Ameobi (soon to be gone). You'd take Heskey every time over those and I'm really not sure what available target men are out there that we could perhaps make available or get at a reasonable price. Saviola as an example may be a decent player but we just don't need his type. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Serves Ashley Young right for cocking up my Lucky 15 about two years ago. Still think he's a canny player mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Nicos Papavasilliou? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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