Darth Crooks Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Bit overly negative on here like. I for one am pleased we're signing players of a decent level of potential rather than relying on the reputations of has beens like Campbell and the likes of the relegation crowd. He's much better than the standard of cover we have at worst. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antec Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Bit overly negative on here like. I for one am pleased we're signing players of a decent level of potential rather than relying on the reputations of has beens like Campbell and the likes of the relegation crowd. He's much better than the standard of cover we have at worst. If he keeps Ryan Taylor away from the right wing then its all good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Why do people keep saying he must be shit if Fergie doesn't want him? He has Giggs, Valencia, Young, Park and Nani ahead of him. Also didn't someone say Obertan wanted to leave in January to get more games? This seems more of a Pique, Rossi transfer (ie young but not good enough for a first team place yet) than a Butt, Smith, Brown, O'Shea transfer (ie no longer good enough). To me anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 He handed in a tranfer request in February. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 to all recently stated. LB/striker now please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Just look at the state of our squad players. And folk are actually unhappy about this? Incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Why do people keep saying he must be shit if Fergie doesn't want him? He has Giggs, Valencia, Young, Park and Nani ahead of him. Also didn't someone say Obertan wanted to leave in January to get more games? This seems more of a Pique, Rossi transfer (ie young but not good enough for a first team place yet) than a Butt, Smith, Brown, O'Shea transfer (ie no longer good enough). To me anyway. No reason on earth he can't be decent in the PL. The tune will soon change if he playes well for half a dozen games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Just look at the state of our squad players. And folk are actually unhappy about this? Incredible. This. And what cajun said as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyAnth Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I don't think it's that people think he's necessarily a bad player, more upset that he's a cheap option. I'd be happy with him tbh, extra squad depth and he does have potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Just look at the state of our squad players. And folk are actually unhappy about this? Incredible. It all depends on who we buy after this really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I don't think it's that people think he's necessarily a bad player, more upset that he's a cheap option. I'd be happy with him tbh, extra squad depth and he does have potential. Should have bid 20mill for him instead of 3mill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antec Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Bit overly negative on here like. I for one am pleased we're signing players of a decent level of potential rather than relying on the reputations of has beens like Campbell and the likes of the relegation crowd. He's much better than the standard of cover we have at worst. If he keeps Ryan Taylor away from the right wing then its all good Add Guthrie to that as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon_Crazy Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I'm annoyed about it because if we're only getting in 2 more players and he's one of them, then I'm not happy. If we sign 2 players in addition to him (of a certain quality) then I will be pleased to have squad depth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Not disagreeing with you there but what are people expecting, forking out 15-20 million on the likes of Aaron Lennon/20 million striker? Don't jump on us for that example either. Just curious to gauge opinion of people thinking this is underwhelming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Not disagreeing with you there but what are people expecting, forking out 15-20 million on the likes of Aaron Lennon/20 million striker? Don't jump on us for that example either. Just curious to gauge opinion of people thinking this is underwhelming. How about 6-7 for Barnetta. We should be expecting a lot more tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I don't think it's that people think he's necessarily a bad player, more upset that he's a cheap option. I'd be happy with him tbh, extra squad depth and he does have potential. Should have bid 20mill for him instead of 3mill What a load of bollocks that's not what he was saying. To be clear.....should have bought a player worth £20 mill or at least a couple worth £10 mill. Rather than the typical cheap option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon_Crazy Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Not disagreeing with you there but what are people expecting, forking out 15-20 million on the likes of Aaron Lennon/20 million striker? Don't jump on us for that example either. Just curious to gauge opinion of people thinking this is underwhelming. Well I suppose N'Zogbia would have pleased a lot of people, and he would have cost about £6.5m more for a proven premiership player. And then a decent striker (£10m approx).. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Worth pointing out that there's now more people moaning about people moaning than there is people moaning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Worth pointing out that there's now more people moaning about people moaning than there is people moaning. TBF, that's normally the situation on all sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Worth pointing out that there's now more people moaning about people moaning than there is people moaning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Worth pointing out that there's now more people moaning about people moaning than there is people moaning. As always Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Worth pointing out that there's now more people moaning about people moaning than there is people moaning. Well there's only so many looneys prepared to moan about buying a player who'd improve our squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineBarrens Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Not disagreeing with you there but what are people expecting, forking out 15-20 million on the likes of Aaron Lennon/20 million striker? Don't jump on us for that example either. Just curious to gauge opinion of people thinking this is underwhelming. It's not even that this potential signing is particularly underwhelming (although I've not been overly impressed on the admittedly rare occasions I've seen him play but hope that's down to a lack of chances at Old Trafford rather than potential ability), it's the frustrating fact that we've needed at least two quality centre forwards since January yet here we are a week before the start of the season and we're still waiting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Potentially a good move. Striker next please. And make sure it's a decent one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Whether he wanted to come here or not via fake/real agent the signs weren't positive on Barnetta. N'zogbia was never going to come here either. He's a marked improvement to the squad provided it happens. I'd have preferred Barnetta probably but it's looking more positive that a day from Pardew stating publicly that players are needed we've seen some positive movement for once, albeit quite late in the day. LB and striking options worry me more though 'Pards' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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