BottledDog Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 "Hahaha, people moaning about the squad, it's only June, it's only July, it's only half way through July, it's only August and Pardew hopes to maybe buy one player... Oh, wait..." At least under Shepherd we actually had a squad of footballers to watch on a Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 For what it's worth I think we only actually need two players (plus Enrique's replacement). A striker, and a cover for LB. You reckon 3 CBs is sufficient for an entire season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 "Hahaha, people moaning about the squad, it's only June, it's only July, it's only half way through July, it's only August and Pardew hopes to maybe buy one player... Oh, wait..." At least under Shepherd we actually had a squad of footballers to watch on a Saturday. Just wait until January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Fuck. Can't believe we've missed out on Goodwillie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 For what it's worth I think we only actually need two players (plus Enrique's replacement). A striker, and a cover for LB. You reckon 3 CBs is sufficient for an entire season? I think 3 decent quality CBs like Coloccini, Taylor, and Williamson is adequate, with cover from Tavernier and Kadar. Obviously, in an ideal world we'd get someone in who was good 3rd/4th choice for CB (or someone who could cover both LB and CB), but it's not that big of a worry..... in my opinion. How often did Cambell get in the team? I expect Kadar needs the chances now rather than bringing in another player of a not disimilar quality to Perch, happy to sit on the bench for the majority of the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Prediction: Season long loan from Federico Macheda. Enrique out on last day of window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 For what it's worth I think we only actually need two players (plus Enrique's replacement). A striker, and a cover for LB. I agree with that. I'm not convinced we are serous about our efforts at this point but I'll bite my tongue and see what happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Fuck. Can't believe we've missed out on Goodwillie. Could be a good signing for them, similar level to Steven Fletcher who's value went right up after a year in the premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Or he could be shit. Like most Scottish players. http://ohdios.com/memes/lol-face-meme.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Infact it's not fairly pathetic, it's a bloody joke. Exactly this, one more player isn't enough! Utter stupidity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Prediction: Season long loan from Federico Macheda. Enrique out on last day of window. joking aside macheda has looked class when I have seen him in pre season. Decent future in the game IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd be amazed if we start the season with Enrique, Tiote and a new striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd be amazed if we start the season with Enrique, Tiote and a new striker. What about Tiote and a new striker? I think most people would be amazed if we started the season with Enrique, or at least ended the transfer window with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd be amazed if we start the season with Enrique, Tiote and a new striker. What about Tiote and a new striker? I think most people would be amazed if we started the season with Enrique, or at least ended the transfer window with him. I'd be mildly surprised by that. I'd be even more surprised if we replaced Enrique than if we kept him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's shocking that Pardew is still banging on about bringing in "one or two" players when is blatantly obvious that we are ridiculously light in nearly every department. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's shocking that Pardew is still banging on about bringing in "one or two" players when is blatantly obvious that we are ridiculously light in nearly every department. Its quality we are lacking imho ,players to come off the bench in the forward line to have a goal threat and players who will start games on merit . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's shocking that Pardew is still banging on about bringing in "one or two" players when is blatantly obvious that we are ridiculously light in nearly every department. Well, we aren't ridiculously light in every department, and we've already signed a number of players. How many signings do you want in one summer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's shocking that Pardew is still banging on about bringing in "one or two" players when is blatantly obvious that we are ridiculously light in nearly every department. Well, we aren't ridiculously light in every department, and we've already signed a number of players. How many signings do you want in one summer? £35 millions worth might be the reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's shocking that Pardew is still banging on about bringing in "one or two" players when is blatantly obvious that we are ridiculously light in nearly every department. Well, we aren't ridiculously light in every department, and we've already signed a number of players. How many signings do you want in one summer? £35 millions worth might be the reply Enough to ensure we don't go into games like last season without a single defender/midfielder/stiker on the bench would be a start. Oh, wait, that's considered a luxury in Ashley's era of austerity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 We have one good striker, one good left back (on the verge of leaving), one good right back and it could even be argued only one good centre back. In goal and midfield are the only places I'd say we are well stocked for a full campaign of many games, injuries, suspensions and the ACN. Despite bringing in almost £40m in transfer income this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 So 2003 but: http://mcclane.zonalibre.org/00intro.1.jpg "Money received from Andy Carroll sale will be reinvested in squad" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's shocking that Pardew is still banging on about bringing in "one or two" players when is blatantly obvious that we are ridiculously light in nearly every department. Well, we aren't ridiculously light in every department, and we've already signed a number of players. How many signings do you want in one summer? You're quickly turning into the anti-colocho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's shocking that Pardew is still banging on about bringing in "one or two" players when is blatantly obvious that we are ridiculously light in nearly every department. Well, we aren't ridiculously light in every department, and we've already signed a number of players. How many signings do you want in one summer? You're quickly turning into the anti-colocho. Grow up. The fact is we aren't "ridiculously light in every department". We're short on numbers at LB and maybe CB, and short on quality in CF. I've never denied that, but the extreme negativity is mental at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Basically if players aren't available on an unusually low price due to circumstance (major injury, dispute with current club or contractual quirk), we are struggling. The actual needs of the team/squad appear to be of secondary concern. In Pardew's interview on NUFCtv after the Leeds game he virtually admits he is simply hoping players become available before the end of the transfer window in positions he needs. If they don't, do we go without? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 People aren't asking for us to bid for Berbatov for fucks sake, it's not deluded Geordie SSN mong behaviour to want us to actually have enough players of a mid-to-lower prem standard to fill a fucking teamsheet on any given Saturday without having to play a midfielder in defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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