Yorkie Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 As sexy as a front six of Tiote, Matuidi, Cabaye/HBA, Barnetta, Ba would be... if Nolan's departure acts as a catalyst for some sort of exodus i'll still be pretty concerned going into the season. Not even considering the 'leadership' qualities we'd be missing if the likes of him and Barton left (and God forbid, Jonas and Jose too)... we'd be just as desperately thin on the ground as we have been this year. Whilst the types of players we're linked with shows promising signs, if we're enforcing a 'one-in-one-out' policy, i fear that we're not going to progress. I know the term 'net-spend' is overused, but it's a bit of a bloody joke if it's not even anywhere near the +£20m mark, given the Carroll funding. Nolan, Barton, Jonas and Jose together would fetch close to that figure, you'd think. We do not need to sell to buy this summer. Absolutely no way. Still so far to go in this transfer window. Until yesterday i was pretty optimistic, although resigned to Jose's exit. Following the events of the last 48 hours i'm nowt but cautious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I think we were slightly unlucky last year that we had two players in midfield (Gosling and Ben Arfa) who were injured for the whole season. I think it's a pretty unlikely occurrence and that we'll have better squad depth this year with them returning. If we sign N Taylor then I reckon our defence is sorted. And if we play 4-3-3, this will be the players in our squad: LB: Enrique, Taylor CB: Colo, S Taylor, Williamson, Kadar RB: Simpson, Perch DM: Tiote, Smith (ugh) Passing CM: Cabaye, Guthrie utility CM: Matuidi, Barton, Gosling or ideally rotate Matuidi into the DM position if Tiote's injured/suspended and play Barton/Gosling instead. LW: Barnetta, Ferguson RW: HBA, Jonas ST: Ba, Erdinc, Best, Ameobi We still of course lack squad depth but not in as many positions and the versatility of our players (like Jonas) should mean that we should be able to compete for 6-8th. Guthrie might also be useful if he has Matuidi and Tiote doing all the running for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 PSG have been linked with Alou Diarra for a while now so I'm not sure if they would be after Matuidi too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 milesstarforth Miles Starforth 'Exclusive' in Mirror says Stephen Warnock could replace Jose Enrique at #nufc. The Gazette reported that on May 10: http://bit.ly/mLZhhd Oh fuck off. Would be absolutely atrocious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 He's a good left back but no where near as good as Enrique. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://www.20min.ch/dyim/441d4b/B.M600,1000/images/content/2/7/1/27123957/3/topelement.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 He's a good left back but no where near as good as Enrique. Bit of an understatement . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 He's a good left back but no where near as good as Enrique. Bit of an understatement . Actually i think i'm spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://www.20min.ch/dyim/441d4b/B.M600,1000/images/content/2/7/1/27123957/3/topelement.jpg That's Barnetta isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://www.20min.ch/dyim/441d4b/B.M600,1000/images/content/2/7/1/27123957/3/topelement.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I think we were slightly unlucky last year that we had two players in midfield (Gosling and Ben Arfa) who were injured for the whole season. You can stick Ireland into that equation n'all. But we were only unlucky when it comes to one of those three. The other two were crocked when we signed 'em. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 So I take it, no new players in the papertalk today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 That sure is.......which airport is that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://www.20min.ch/dyim/441d4b/B.M600,1000/images/content/2/7/1/27123957/3/topelement.jpg That's Barnetta isn't it? That's never Newcastle airport mind. Doh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Aye, that's what I was gonna say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I take it that picture was him arriving for the England game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Is that pic from Newcastle International? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Probably from when England played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 A million per cent Barnetta like. Is that Newcastle airport? Or is Yaron being one of those cheeky-chappy newbies out for a laugh? EDIT: Meh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Probably from when England played. Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Liverpool stump us yet again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I take it that picture was him arriving for the England game? Bah, that sounds horribly plausible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 As sexy as a front six of Tiote, Matuidi, Cabaye/HBA, Barnetta, Ba would be... if Nolan's departure acts as a catalyst for some sort of exodus i'll still be pretty concerned going into the season. Not even considering the 'leadership' qualities we'd be missing if the likes of him and Barton left (and God forbid, Jonas and Jose too)... we'd be just as desperately thin on the ground as we have been this year. Whilst the types of players we're linked with shows promising signs, if we're enforcing a 'one-in-one-out' policy, i fear that we're not going to progress. I know the term 'net-spend' is overused, but it's a bit of a bloody joke if it's not even anywhere near the +£20m mark, given the Carroll funding. Nolan, Barton, Jonas and Jose together would fetch close to that figure, you'd think. We do not need to sell to buy this summer. Absolutely no way. Still so far to go in this transfer window. Until yesterday i was pretty optimistic, although resigned to Jose's exit. Following the events of the last 48 hours i'm nowt but cautious. Have to question players who use that as a reason to leave given the contract he's won, and the sonctract we offered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 All i'm saying is that, i wouldn't be surprised to see a handful of the regulars not give half a shit about staying after the events of the last day or two. We've made our money back on the captain, talisman and (you would assume) friend of a lot of the players at the first chance we've got. Contracts aside. I'm entering doom-mongering territory there, and i still think there's a chance that at least Barton and Jonas would stick around, but if Nolan can leave - then no departure can surprise me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 i took it from a swiss site who are reporting that we are in for him http://www.20min.ch/sport/fussball/story/27123957 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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