Cunning_Linguist Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hope he has signed, just to see people's reactions to Mike Ashley spending money. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 The thing is with Fat Mike, anything good he does is normally followed by a mighty old fuck up! I know nothing of this Tiote, going off people's reactions here he seems a decent player and someone who is an improvement on our current midfield. If this guy is as good as people say he is and Barton (a big if) can get anywhere near his Man City form then we'd have a half decent midfield. Nolan will be the biggest worry, don't think he is capable of getting goals in the PL anymore. Ifs a pity we haven't got a good player to play of Carroll, because the lad looked impressive against Man Utd with the scraps he had to feed off. The missed chance was dissapointing but nobody needs to tell him that was poor. Anyway, from the reaction on here and the fact he helped an unfancied team to the Ducth Championship last season I'd be happy with this purchase, seems the right age and the right type of player we need. If only we could get BFS to buy Smithy know it would be a real squad improvement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 What players could we sell and get 3.5 million out of? We've not proven ourselves to be particularly skilled in the selling side of the transfer market either, think we're the only team Man City have got a bargain out of. Shifting out s**** is an Ashley forte tbh. I'd expect Taylor to be the one shifted if anyone goes. Edit: hadn't seen that Dave btw. Bring in a club-less defender for nowt who has one or two seasons maximum left in him (if that) and sell a 24 year proven PL defender for a couple of million – that’s how to build for the future. Never said it would make sense tbh. Probably a load of s**** anyway, I'm just guessing. I’ll be glad when the transfer window shuts and the football can start. The pre September fixtures always feel sort of irrelevant while players are still being touted around? All seems a bit temporary without knowing what your final squad is actually going to be. i wonder if it would be legal for the premier league to say that regardless of when the window shuts they want the definitive 25man squad lists in by the last wednesday (for example) before the opening weekend of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up that's so wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 It's hilariously wrong tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up that's so wrong It's fairly importnat to be concerned about both. They are not mutally exclusive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I dont think he was being serious. I hope. Haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up not that i class him as a defensive midfielder, more a combative, good in possession central midfielder, but if a club were to want to go down the DM route, the answer to your question of how many does a club need would be ....one good one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up I don't really want to bite, but you're talking nonsense, again! We don't have a player capable of playing that role as things stand. I'd imagine though that you'd find a way to find a negative in any signing we make. And you talking nonsense aain ino Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Very good news. Hope for official confirmation soon then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up One would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espio Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Very good news. Hope for official confirmation soon then Sorry dude, you're not allowed to be positive on this board Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up One would be nice. bearing in mind we have shola,McLoven,ranger,carroll,best i'm guessing neesy see's no need for us to buy a forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest je85 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 We (and The Mail) may have jumped the gun slightly. "#NUFC stepping up pursuit of Cheick Tiote and hoping to complete deal next week. Mind you same was true with Ben Arfa. Nothing past post yet" Scott Wilson, Echo via Twitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up One would be nice. What do you classify barton, guthrie and smith as? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up One would be nice. What do you classify barton, guthrie and smith as? smith may be classed as a DM, all be it a very poor one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 None of them are Blafrican http://www.otf2.com/forums/images/smilies/sorry.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up One would be nice. bearing in mind we have shola,McLoven,ranger,carroll,best i'm guessing neesy see's no need for us to buy a forward. no i don't, but what i'm trying to say is a good DM more of a priority than getting a good forward, if it is then i do fear for us this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up One would be nice. What do you classify barton, guthrie and smith as? Definitely not defensive midfielders, I refuse to comment on Smith Being able to get hold of the ball will improve our chances to attack. I agree we do need another attacking player but if we never have the ball to give it to him there isn't any point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up One would be nice. What do you classify barton, guthrie and smith as? You class Barton and Guthrie as defensive midfielders? Smith isn't even worth discussing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 How many defensive midfielders does a club need! Negative signing as it shows were more concerned about not conceding than actually scoring enough goals to keep us up One would be nice. bearing in mind we have shola,McLoven,ranger,carroll,best i'm guessing neesy see's no need for us to buy a forward. no i don't, but what i'm trying to say is a good DM more of a priority than getting a good forward, if it is then i do fear for us this season i very much doubt they have a list of priorities and only work on them in order one at a time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 My other concerns with the number of CM's we have at the club if the signing comes (costing vast amounts in wages as well) is that hughton is likely to go down the 451 route quite often Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 On paper, a dedicated defensive midfielder with good fitness and work rate should improve Nolan/Barton/Guthrie's game, allowing them more creative freedom and that.. I just wonder who is on their way out.. Hopefully Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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