Beren Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Just because we have the same squad (bar 1 first-team addition) as last year doesn't mean we still have a team capable of reaching Europe again. We're effectively weaker this season than last, relatively speaking (despite not losing anybody), as the clubs around us have strengthened and we haven't to same extent. It's just so disappointing that we won't capitalize on what was a terrific season last year and push on; it wouldn't have taken massive investment either... We have a fully fit Ben Arfa now, which we didn't have for more than half a season last season. We have Cisse now that we only had from January onwards. We have Marveaux now who we didn't have at all last season. Almost the same goes for Steven Taylor. Don't think we're weaker even compared to with other clubs. Think the only side that really did have a great transfer window was Chelsea. Outrageous statement that like, nearly every club looks stronger particularly the sides chasing us - Liverpool, Swansea, Fulham and Everton. Swansea and Fulham surely won't be chasing a top 4 finish - which is Pardew's target. Agree about Everton. No chance with Liverpool though, they'll need another 2 months or so to get their acts together. Dalglish chased a top four finish, doesn't mean they were in the race for it Pardew could just equally "target top four" but never be in the race for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Watford's transfer strategy this summer http://builder.cheezburger.com/Builder/RenderPreview/7d48a7e0-fac1-4931-8f67-5419d494a1ad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirLes9 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Just because we have the same squad (bar 1 first-team addition) as last year doesn't mean we still have a team capable of reaching Europe again. We're effectively weaker this season than last, relatively speaking (despite not losing anybody), as the clubs around us have strengthened and we haven't to same extent. It's just so disappointing that we won't capitalize on what was a terrific season last year and push on; it wouldn't have taken massive investment either... We have a fully fit Ben Arfa now, which we didn't have for more than half a season last season. We have Cisse now that we only had from January onwards. We have Marveaux now who we didn't have at all last season. Almost the same goes for Steven Taylor. Don't think we're weaker even compared to with other clubs. Think the only side that really did have a great transfer window was Chelsea. Outrageous statement that like, nearly every club looks stronger particularly the sides chasing us - Liverpool, Swansea, Fulham and Everton. Swansea and Fulham surely won't be chasing a top 4 finish - which is Pardew's target. Agree about Everton. No chance with Liverpool though, they'll need another 2 months or so to get their acts together. Dalglish chased a top four finish, doesn't mean they were in the race for it Pardew could just equally "target top four" but never be in the race for it. We'll be lucky to get top 6 again this season with 4 competitions to play in. A few bad injuries or suspensions to key players could ruin out season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Now he's moved, anyone else thinking what the fuck was Charlie Adam doing at Liverpool... Can remember most of this board wanted him here, like he was some magician midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Wow. When did Efe Ambrose go to Celtic? Decent move for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 It's sick if Templeton leaves Hearts for those cunts like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Everton in for Butland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Butt land. Ha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Butt land. Ha. You have been in America too long my friend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm not sure there has ever been a time in my life when I've felt that the name Butt Land wasn't funny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Malaga have signed Oguchi Onyewu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Malaga have signed Oguchi Onyewu Journeyman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Malaga have signed Oguchi Onyewu Journeyman. I know, I love seeing where his travels take him to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Malaga have signed Oguchi Onyewu Journeyman. Crazy that someone so average has ended up at Newcastle, Milan & Malaga man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Sporting Lisbon, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 And Twente Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Lassana Diarra from Real Madrid to Anzhi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Lassana Diarra from Real Madrid to Anzhi. They gotta have some RB wrapped, shirley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I didn't know this, apparently Athletic Club have an additional 30 days to sign players since one of them bought his contract in the last week of the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I didn't know this, apparently Athletic Club have an additional 30 days to sign players since one of them bought his contract in the last week of the window. Eh? How Xisco! There's not much left on yer contract, fancy doing the same? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Fucking annoying seeing all these kids behind the reporters on SSN. The Spurs fans are absolute twats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I didn't know this, apparently Athletic Club have an additional 30 days to sign players since one of them bought his contract in the last week of the window. Eh, explain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 How far past the transfer window will it be when Spurs sign Moutinho? I'm going with 1am. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I didn't know this, apparently Athletic Club have an additional 30 days to sign players since one of them bought his contract in the last week of the window. Que? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I didn't know this, apparently Athletic Club have an additional 30 days to sign players since one of them bought his contract in the last week of the window. Eh, explain? An exception to the transfer rules I wasn't aware of. If you lose one of your players because he triggers a release clause or buys up his contract (like Javi Martínez did) in the last week of the window, La Liga gives you a 30 day dispensation to sign players since you couldn't have possibly planned losing that player. I'm not sure if it works in other leagues (like the PL), though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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