Ketsbaia Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I love Football Manager but I'm sick of seeing articles on FM simulations - "what would happen if...." shite. They're everywhere and yet completely pointless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I imagine it's probably because they're international team mates but Schar just started following Loris Benito on Instagram Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I imagine it's probably because they're international team mates but Schar just started following Loris Benito on Instagram Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 If we have new owners that care, it won't matter. Just strengthen the key positions lacking quality at first then do more in future. No need to sign loads of players straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 If the takeover doesn’t happen until the end of next month, that realistically gives us 5.5 weeks to conduct our transfer business. Going to be tight. Only if we have a manager other than Rafa, no? If he’s still here, then I’d presume he’d have been working on targets, availability etc, to every possible level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 A mix of established players like Mata & Rondon, plus promising ones like Reece James. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 If we sign someone like Luka Modrić... I’m not going to know how to react. Back in the real world we are being linked with a 34yr old Skrtl and a knackered injury prone McCarthy who hasn't played in about 2yrs. In all seriousness, without a takeover we really dont need these types of signings, don't get it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 If we sign someone like Luka Modrić... I’m not going to know how to react. Back in the real world we are being linked with a 34yr old Skrtl and a knackered injury prone McCarthy who hasn't played in about 2yrs. In all seriousness, without a takeover we really dont need these types of signings, don't get it? That's because those ones are pure bullshit. Mike Ashley isn't buying either of those players, and neither is our Emerati sheik. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 #AnnounceAdebayor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Even if the potential new owners are minted, it’s so important to keep the core of players who know what it means to pull on the shirt. Perez has to stay. I think he has the potential to become better again next season. Some sort of penny seems to have dropped. He’s so much more efficient now with the ball. And way more greedy when he has a sight of goal. Jury is out on Lascelles but I’d keep him on as he is captain. Schär and Lejeune have to stay also. Total gems. (Hopefully the latter heals up well). But we need new full backs. No room for sentiment. Dummett, Yedlin and Manquillo would struggle to get a place in the squad. We’re yet to see the best of Almiron but we will. Midfield is where it’s at for investment. And two top class forwards (Rondon has to be one of them, then someone else to replace Joselu. But midfield. Let’s just say we’re losing Hayden, Diame and Shelvey. That’s a physical defensive midfielder we need. A playmaker and then a box to box type. I’d keep Ritchie in the squad because he falls into the core players mentioned. I could care less about overpaid ageing players who are past their best. (Yes Gareth..) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Regardless of new owners we NEED as a minimum, in the following order (assuming Diame and Hayden as a minimum goes): 1. Central midfielder (2 if more than Diame and Hayden leaves) 2. Striker (Rondon) 3. Left wing back 4. Right wing back If we address these we should be targeting 8th-9th place next season and have a more solid foundation to keep improving. General disclaimer, as always: Above only relevant as long as Rafa stays. To hell with the club if he doesn't stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Even if the potential new owners are minted, it’s so important to keep the core of players who know what it means to pull on the shirt. Perez has to stay. I think he has the potential to become better again next season. Some sort of penny seems to have dropped. He’s so much more efficient now with the ball. And way more greedy when he has a sight of goal. Jury is out on Lascelles but I’d keep him on as he is captain. Schär and Lejeune have to stay also. Total gems. (Hopefully the latter heals up well). But we need new full backs. No room for sentiment. Dummett, Yedlin and Manquillo would struggle to get a place in the squad. We’re yet to see the best of Almiron but we will. Midfield is where it’s at for investment. And two top class forwards (Rondon has to be one of them, then someone else to replace Joselu. But midfield. Let’s just say we’re losing Hayden, Diame and Shelvey. That’s a physical defensive midfielder we need. A playmaker and then a box to box type. I’d keep Ritchie in the squad because he falls into the core players mentioned. I could care less about overpaid ageing players who are past their best. (Yes Gareth..) While I agree with the first bit to an extent, you’re not going to keep Richard Dunne & Stephen Ireland if Vincent Kompany & Yaya Toure pop along. Both of those players were fan favourites and did well for them before the cavalry arrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I think Kompany signed before the oil money rolled in but yes I agree with your point. I think for a transition period though you need players who care for the badge. Then eventually you get the chance to sign total professionals like David Silva who don’t need any sort of bedding in. The problem is for every David Silva or Bernardo Silva, there’s Nigel De Jong’s and Robinho’s. It’s essential to do thorough research on the type of character you’re bringing into a club. Rafa won’t be like a kid in a sweet shop even if he has bags of cash to spend. Trust is his main thing with players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Alberto Moreno at left wing back please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 No idea who the manager will be, no idea who the owner will be, an effective transfer embargo until then. Oh and it won't be finalised any time soon. You couldn't make it up. Well, actually you could with Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Alberto Moreno at left wing back please. I’d have him like. Will probably go to someone like Valencia or Sevillla. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Alberto Moreno at left wing back please. I’d have him like. Will probably go to someone like Valencia or Sevillla. I think playing Wing back would definitely suit him more than being a left back Probably someone we could have got if Rafa Benitez future had been sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yerdas El Savon Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/04/jay-rodriguez-could-leave-west-brom-summer-just-5m-due-release/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Fabian Delph? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I’d take Jay Rodriguez too. Scores goals and could cover the centre-forward position and the two AM roles. £5m would be a snip and an upgrade on the cover we’ve got. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Utter pointless this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Fabian Delph? I think Pep likes him as a squad player, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Him and Danilo apparently allowed to leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 If Delph doesn’t mind playing that lwb position he plays with City, yes! He does get injured a lot, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 If Delph doesn’t mind playing that lwb position he plays with City, yes! He does get injured a lot, though. I think he could play the Hayden role too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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