ponsaelius Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Don't see how Tomkins or the kid from Sheff U are any different to signing somebody from abroad. Not proven in the Prem, in Tomkins case has actively failed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 It took Kaboul time to adapt to the Premier League too and now he is a great defender. We dont have time. The idea would surely be to throw him into the mixer from the off. So who do we sign then? Not sure who is out there would be guarenteed to settle straight away, apart from maybe Samba. Go with that strand of thinking we'd probably end up signing somebody like James Collins or Roger Johnson, who people will champion as 'Prem ready' players but who are actually just s****. Or as dekka would prefer, no one. I must admit the prospect of Ridgewell or Collins fills me with dread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Don't see how Tomkins or the kid from Sheff U are any different to signing somebody from abroad. Not proven in the Prem. Fair point. I suppose they have an experience of english football, if that counts for anything. But i admit it does invalidate that argument. Tomkins was poor last year by all accounts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Don't see how Tomkins or the kid from Sheff U are any different to signing somebody from abroad. Not proven in the Prem. Fair point. I suppose they have an experience of english football, if that counts for anything. But i admit it does invalidate that argument. Tomkins was poor last year by all accounts. Playing in a poor team Tomkins did struggle but as young player its always up and down, Just looking at Saylor in the relegation season mirrors it in a way, look at Saylor this season, a couple of years older, playing in a better performing team and playing alongside Colo, the improvement was there for all to see. Not saying Tomkins would be the same, just saying like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I think Tomkins would actually do well here. Wouldn't pay more than £2m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-Sunderland-West-Brom-and-QPR-lead-chase-for-Ederzito-article848111.html Premier League clubs Newcastle, Sunderland, West Brom and QPR are monitoring Ederzito. The 6ft 2in striker, 24, plays for Academica Coimbra in Portgual. And the Guinea-Bissau-born star is out of contract at the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 1 in 7 strike rate in Portuguese football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 A striker you say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Newcastle-Sunderland-West-Brom-and-QPR-lead-chase-for-Ederzito-article848111.html And the Guinea-Bissau-born star is out of contract at the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 1 in 7 strike rate in Portuguese football :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Interesting player. A targetman who isn't thickset but still quite strong. Solid enough pace but his touch is a bit hit and miss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 just watched a vid of him on youtube. dennis wise scouting report as follows ; a beast physically; likes to do basic 90 degree turns to gain half a yard and play early passes and shots; sticks to the flanks as much if not more than he plays centrally; quite raw; not that confident in terms of going for goal, prefers a pass; looks for a free kick bit too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaun Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 just watched a vid of him on youtube. Looks like Adebayor, long legs and a nice firm bum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 just watched a vid of him on youtube. Looks like Adebayor, long legs and a nice firm bum. Hope he doesn't stray too close to titus with that firm bottom of his. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSundlofer Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 13 games and 5 goals for his club this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1tche Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I know it only YouTube, but I'd consider it a good window gettin him and samba if we could somehow pull it off. Looks good, great touch, strong, quick, eye for a pass. Would be more than a handful in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Tomkins isn't anywhere near as bad as some make out. Bit like Saylor in that he broke through very quickly and was marked as one for the future, however not everything has gone to plan since then and he's lost his way. There's still a good defender in there waiting to come out, maybe we fancy being the ones to take the gamble and try to develop some of that early potential he showed. He's a threat at the other end as well, however if were talking anything over £5m then it's a pricey move and were better off looking elsewhere, Samba is ready made, Blackburn are apparently skint, a move very unlikely a few weeks ago could be pulled off but it will be double figures and we've got to think about his age as well. Would be nice to cement our position in the top half and a threaten the euro clubs, it could be done for £20m, or three key players, shame we won't see it happen, well be very lucky to get one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudwiser Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 He's a threat at the other end as well, however if were talking anything over £5m then it's a pricey move and were better off looking elsewhere, Samba is ready made, Blackburn are apparently skint, a move very unlikely a few weeks ago could be pulled off but it will be double figures and we've got to think about his age as well. A double deal with himself and hoilet would have me looking forward to the rest of the season like nothing else Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 He's a threat at the other end as well, however if were talking anything over £5m then it's a pricey move and were better off looking elsewhere, Samba is ready made, Blackburn are apparently skint, a move very unlikely a few weeks ago could be pulled off but it will be double figures and we've got to think about his age as well. A double deal with himself and hoilet would have me looking forward to the rest of the season like nothing else That is beyond my wildest dreams tbh, if that happened id be doing this for a like month straight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest magpie99 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Nailed on, Samba to Spurs, Hoilett to Manure We wont sell anyone nor will we buy anyone significant.......................dream on people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToonZA Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 We wont sell anyone nor will we buy anyone significant.......................dream on people Clubs will be loathed to sell their best players during this window and Ashley wont pay enough to convince them. The scene seems to be set for the usual....Pardew coming out regularly to tell us that he and the board are trying to finalise a couple of deals and before you know it the window closes without an arrival. We are then told that the board did all they could but just could not get the deals closed in time but they promise to spend the money in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Blackburn still have a reasonable chance of staying up. I can't imagine that they'd want to sell any players for financial reasons when the financial consequences of relegation are so huge. Likewise West Ham, in terms of the financial benefits of promotion. At this point, bringing in someone from abroad seems more likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Is Tranquillo Barnetta still injured? I think his current contract is due to expire this Summer. We could do with a winger. I saw him linked with Aston Villa a week or two ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Is Tranquillo Barnetta still injured? I think his current contract is due to expire this Summer. We could do with a winger. I saw him linked with Aston Villa a week or two ago. we could do with a player like him, though not necessarily as a winger (just one of the positions he's played well). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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