Sifu Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Don't get me wrong, I'd love for us to buy Samba - I think he's an excellent defender. But if it's a case of only being 'able' to afford one player, then I'd be looking at different positions. Hmmm quite true that. With Williamson back, central defence looks like it could solidify again in the next few weeks or so. Both wings have shown worrying signs recently though. Personally, I'd go out and try and find an attacking midfielder who can play on the wing tbh (even though we already have one in Ben Arfa!). As much as I would love Samba here, CB isn't a weakness as such compared to other positions. It's our lack of cover which is worrying. If the Sunday Sun is to be believed and that Pardew has only got a transfer budget of £8 million, then I would try and get Ridgewell signed as well as another [possibly the attacking midfielder I mentioned above] (wishful thinking and optimistic I know, what with the same article saying that we're only going for one player). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Don't get me wrong, I'd love for us to buy Samba - I think he's an excellent defender. But if it's a case of only being 'able' to afford one player, then I'd be looking at different positions. Just no pleasing some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Wonder if that alleged £8m is with/without contract included. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Samba would add goals to the team too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 We're 3 decent players away from securing 7th place. We can get 3 decent players for what Samba would cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 If even only one of the fullbacks could pass or one of the wingers was actually consistently dangerous it would make a vast difference to the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 We're 3 decent players away from securing 7th place. We can get 3 decent players for what Samba would cost. Not impossible, any particular players you're thinking of? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 If even only one of the fullbacks could pass or one of the wingers was actually consistently dangerous it would make a vast difference to the side. if any of them has some sort of movement it would make a vast difference to the side. given his limitations ryan taylor probably has the best movement of all our available wide players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Don't get me wrong, I'd love for us to buy Samba - I think he's an excellent defender. But if it's a case of only being 'able' to afford one player, then I'd be looking at different positions. Just no pleasing some. How on earth do you work that out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 If even only one of the fullbacks could pass or one of the wingers was actually consistently dangerous it would make a vast difference to the side. if any of them has some sort of movement it would make a vast difference to the side. given his limitations ryan taylor probably has the best movement of all our available wide players. Not including Santon in this i assume? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Samba is an upgrade on Saylor He would be a massive moral and physical boost for the squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Samba is an upgrade on Saylor He would be a massive moral and physical boost for the squad He do a lot of charity work or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Samba is an upgrade on Saylor He would be a massive moral and physical boost for the squad He do a lot of charity work or something? Morale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 We're 3 decent players away from securing 7th place. We can get 3 decent players for what Samba would cost. I think at most we can get two decent players (preferably ones who are already equipped to play in the PL) using the quoted £8 million budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Id rather us buy a fullback but i think the situation can be averted by doing the following...... Buy Samba, switch Gutierrez to RW to cover Simpson, play Santon at LB...... And if possible Buy a LW or give Sammy more chances and delay any other positions to the summer..... Wont happen but id like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Id rather us buy a fullback but i think the situation can be averted by doing the following...... Buy Samba, switch Gutierrez to RW to cover Simpson, play Santon at LB...... And if possible Buy a LW or give Sammy more chances and delay any other positions to the summer..... Wont happen but id like it. This is from the "Our wingers" thread: Santon left back, Ben Arfa left wing and allowed to drift into the middle, Jonas right wing, Vuckic behind Ba, Obertan on the bench to come on as the impact player. http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRb16R_6nd15yd4bwT7B8GXfMcASBT2MSSNPjv4difr04KPhvi0 I'd go with what tmonkey said really (for the rest of the season anyway). I'm split about Vuckic behind Ba mind (I'd probably use this pairing against the lesser sides but against the big sides, probably not). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Signing Samba would be a hugely exciting acquisition for a defender. I'm doubtful, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Signing Samba would be a hugely exciting acquisition for a defender. I'm doubtful, mind. Even if we were willing to pay the fee I am sure other clubs will to and no doubt they will offer better wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I do like what TMonkey said i have to say, wont happen but i like the idea of it....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I do like what TMonkey said i have to say, wont happen but i like the idea of it....... Indeed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 @lee_ryder Lee Ryder French Sunday papers claim #Bordeaux centre-back Michael Ciani is a target of #nufc and #wigan 21 seconds ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Ciani is crap! We need a better player than him: would be amazed if we signed anyone at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 @lee_ryder Lee Ryder French Sunday papers claim #Bordeaux centre-back Michael Ciani is a target of #nufc and #wigan 21 seconds ago FFS Dave your quicker than a quick thing in quickydom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 No way will Blackburn sell Samba, not for under 8mil anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Ciani was linked with Spurs and Arsenal at one point but I don't think his career has progressed well recently. Big and physical, I hope in this case Pardew convinces the board PL experience is better in this case and we go for Samba. Sounds as if it's the physical stopper kind we're looking at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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