Mole_Toonfan Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just thought about something, maybe we are considering a more experienced DM because how much Bigi has impressed. Get Toulalan in for a few years, get Bigi to learn from him and Tiote. Once he's on the slide Bigi can slot straight in as by then he will probably be more than ready. Still probably unlikely, but it's something to consider. That's if we are even in for him of course. If that ever was a reason (it won't be . . . .) why not just save ourselves 8mil and let Bigi learn off Tiote? If we are to play 3 in midfield i think we want an extra DM. My post was thinking why we would want Toulalan over Anita. The advantages are more experienced and won't block Bigi's progress in anyway shape or form, Anita might do because the age difference isn't as much. For what its worth i agree with you, id rather see that money spent on a CB but i'm just thinking about the reason's why the club would consider such a transfer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I want some more zany rumours linking us with random foreigners Seems to have been a lack of them this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just thought about something, maybe we are considering a more experienced DM because how much Bigi has impressed. Get Toulalan in for a few years, get Bigi to learn from him and Tiote. Once he's on the slide Bigi can slot straight in as by then he will probably be more than ready. Still probably unlikely, but it's something to consider. That's if we are even in for him of course. If that ever was a reason (it won't be . . . .) why not just save ourselves 8mil and let Bigi learn off Tiote? If we are to play 3 in midfield i think we want an extra DM. My post was thinking why we would want Toulalan over Anita. The advantages are more experienced and won't block Bigi's progress in anyway shape or form, Anita might do because the age difference isn't as much. For what its worth i agree with you, id rather see that money spent on a CB but i'm just thinking about the reason's why the club would consider such a transfer. Trust me mate, the reason we are looking at Toulalan has nothing to do with how well Bigi has looked. If anything, it would deter us from wanting to sign another DM. I think if there is any truth in Toulalan then it would be a first teamer leaving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Al Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just thought about something, maybe we are considering a more experienced DM because how much Bigi has impressed. Get Toulalan in for a few years, get Bigi to learn from him and Tiote. Once he's on the slide Bigi can slot straight in as by then he will probably be more than ready. Still probably unlikely, but it's something to consider. That's if we are even in for him of course. If that ever was a reason (it won't be . . . .) why not just save ourselves 8mil and let Bigi learn off Tiote? If we are to play 3 in midfield i think we want an extra DM. My post was thinking why we would want Toulalan over Anita. The advantages are more experienced and won't block Bigi's progress in anyway shape or form, Anita might do because the age difference isn't as much. For what its worth i agree with you, id rather see that money spent on a CB but i'm just thinking about the reason's why the club would consider such a transfer. Trust me mate, the reason we are looking at Toulalan has nothing to do with how well Bigi has looked. If anything, it would deter us from wanting to sign another DM. I think if there is any truth in Toulalan then it would be a first teamer leaving. Not at all, in my humble opinion. Toulalan can cover both DM and CB very well, has vast experience in both positions at the highest level [CL incl.]; and if Malaga are really bad financially, it is a coup for sure - we strenghten both in midfield and defence with a classy French internationalin his prime. So Mike-esque, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just thought about something, maybe we are considering a more experienced DM because how much Bigi has impressed. Get Toulalan in for a few years, get Bigi to learn from him and Tiote. Once he's on the slide Bigi can slot straight in as by then he will probably be more than ready. Still probably unlikely, but it's something to consider. That's if we are even in for him of course. If that ever was a reason (it won't be . . . .) why not just save ourselves 8mil and let Bigi learn off Tiote? If we are to play 3 in midfield i think we want an extra DM. My post was thinking why we would want Toulalan over Anita. The advantages are more experienced and won't block Bigi's progress in anyway shape or form, Anita might do because the age difference isn't as much. For what its worth i agree with you, id rather see that money spent on a CB but i'm just thinking about the reason's why the club would consider such a transfer. Trust me mate, the reason we are looking at Toulalan has nothing to do with how well Bigi has looked. If anything, it would deter us from wanting to sign another DM. I think if there is any truth in Toulalan then it would be a first teamer leaving. Not at all, in my humble opinion. Toulalan can cover both DM and CB very well, has vast experience in both positions at the highest level [CL incl.]; and if Malaga are really bad financially, it is a coup for sure - we strenghten both in midfield and defence with a classy French internationalin his prime. So Mike-esque, isn't it? so who would you drop for him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I wouldn't rule us out going for the odd "old" player if the fee, wages and, probably more importantly, the duration of the contract is the right one. Somebody that can come in and do the job for a season or so until we identify a younger replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 £8m for a player who's 29 next month, dunno if I could see that happening. Maybe at a lower price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big Al Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just thought about something, maybe we are considering a more experienced DM because how much Bigi has impressed. Get Toulalan in for a few years, get Bigi to learn from him and Tiote. Once he's on the slide Bigi can slot straight in as by then he will probably be more than ready. Still probably unlikely, but it's something to consider. That's if we are even in for him of course. If that ever was a reason (it won't be . . . .) why not just save ourselves 8mil and let Bigi learn off Tiote? If we are to play 3 in midfield i think we want an extra DM. My post was thinking why we would want Toulalan over Anita. The advantages are more experienced and won't block Bigi's progress in anyway shape or form, Anita might do because the age difference isn't as much. For what its worth i agree with you, id rather see that money spent on a CB but i'm just thinking about the reason's why the club would consider such a transfer. Trust me mate, the reason we are looking at Toulalan has nothing to do with how well Bigi has looked. If anything, it would deter us from wanting to sign another DM. I think if there is any truth in Toulalan then it would be a first teamer leaving. Not at all, in my humble opinion. Toulalan can cover both DM and CB very well, has vast experience in both positions at the highest level [CL incl.]; and if Malaga are really bad financially, it is a coup for sure - we strenghten both in midfield and defence with a classy French internationalin his prime. So Mike-esque, isn't it? so who would you drop for him? In CB - could be a cover for Saylor - he isn't the luckiest guy injury-wise, you know.. In Mid I would play Tiote-Toulalan and Cab in front of them. At the expense of Jonas, who I'll introduce at 60-70 min, if I need to cover my left-hand side defence or to waste a minute or two with free-kicks in the opposition half.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 No way Ashley would pay £8m. €8m however? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 We should be playing our young players whenever it's feasible. They learn nothing in the youth/reserve games or getting 10 mins at the end of a PL game. Sink or swim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just thought about something, maybe we are considering a more experienced DM because how much Bigi has impressed. Get Toulalan in for a few years, get Bigi to learn from him and Tiote. Once he's on the slide Bigi can slot straight in as by then he will probably be more than ready. Still probably unlikely, but it's something to consider. That's if we are even in for him of course. If that ever was a reason (it won't be . . . .) why not just save ourselves 8mil and let Bigi learn off Tiote? If we are to play 3 in midfield i think we want an extra DM. My post was thinking why we would want Toulalan over Anita. The advantages are more experienced and won't block Bigi's progress in anyway shape or form, Anita might do because the age difference isn't as much. For what its worth i agree with you, id rather see that money spent on a CB but i'm just thinking about the reason's why the club would consider such a transfer. Trust me mate, the reason we are looking at Toulalan has nothing to do with how well Bigi has looked. If anything, it would deter us from wanting to sign another DM. I think if there is any truth in Toulalan then it would be a first teamer leaving. Not at all, in my humble opinion. Toulalan can cover both DM and CB very well, has vast experience in both positions at the highest level [CL incl.]; and if Malaga are really bad financially, it is a coup for sure - we strenghten both in midfield and defence with a classy French internationalin his prime. So Mike-esque, isn't it? so who would you drop for him? In CB - could be a cover for Saylor - he isn't the luckiest guy injury-wise, you know.. In Mid I would play Tiote-Toulalan and Cab in front of them. At the expense of Jonas, who I'll introduce at 60-70 min, if I need to cover my left-hand side defence or to waste a minute or two with free-kicks in the opposition half.. Agree with the midfield part, would be great there, would be a little worried if he was to play CB alongside Colo, as wouldn't be the tallest pairing. I just can't see this one being a runner, as we have already brought 2 midfielders in this summer, and with the youth we already have (plus Jonas proving he can play there too), we would be really overloaded with midfielders, that's why if he did come in (or someone of his high calibre), I think it would be for someone leaving, unless we are looking for a 2-6-2 formation next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Douglas will have lived in Holland for 5 years this month, he got his Dutch passport back in November so surely we can now move forward with this transfer ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Well we can at least throw £1m too little to get him at them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Calling this window 'incredibly grim' is probably the most damning indictment of the modern day football fan I've ever seen. Whinging, 'I want everything now' bullcrap. You can fuck right off tarring me with that brush. The window is still open and we've not lost anyone, I said that in one of my other posts. Learn to read before you peddle such shite. In terms of making first team signings SO FAR it has been incredibly grim, that could well change before the end of the window. I've not 'whinged' or said 'I want everything now' about the transfer situation in this thread or any other, so why be such a dickhead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Think we'll see one new face before the season kicks off [/optimism] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Think we'll see one new face before the season kicks off [/optimism] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Calling this window 'incredibly grim' is probably the most damning indictment of the modern day football fan I've ever seen. Whinging, 'I want everything now' bullcrap. You can fuck right off tarring me with that brush. The window is still open and we've not lost anyone, I said that in one of my other posts. Learn to read before you peddle such shite. In terms of making first team signings SO FAR it has been incredibly grim, that could well change before the end of the window. I've not 'whinged' or said 'I want everything now' about the transfer situation in this thread or any other, so why be such a dickhead? I'm with the Pilk-Meister here. Completely reasonable to be up dissatisfied with the window thus far. We've pissed around all summer long yet some will still stick their heads in the sand and assume we'll do in the next three weeks what we've failed to do in the last three months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Calling this window 'incredibly grim' is probably the most damning indictment of the modern day football fan I've ever seen. Whinging, 'I want everything now' bullcrap. You can fuck right off tarring me with that brush. The window is still open and we've not lost anyone, I said that in one of my other posts. Learn to read before you peddle such shite. In terms of making first team signings SO FAR it has been incredibly grim, that could well change before the end of the window. I've not 'whinged' or said 'I want everything now' about the transfer situation in this thread or any other, so why be such a dickhead? I'm with the Pilk-Meister here. Completely reasonable to be up dissatisfied with the window thus far. We've pissed around all summer long yet some will still stick their heads in the sand and assume we'll do in the next three weeks what we've failed to do in the last three months. Disappointing for sure. We've brought in three very green players thus far. Doesn't inspire much confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I click on this thread every morning in the hope there might be some new transfer news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Difference between 'disappointing' and 'grim' ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 When I see 'Nuts' name attached to this or the Debuchy thread I almost expect an update from some random French site Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 It's pure impatience. The window shuts in three weeks. Wait until then to call it grim ffs. Business pretty much always happens at the end of it. 'Incredibly grim' - wtf would it be if we'd flogged Tiote, Krul and Ba ffs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 What like last summer when by this stage we'd signed Cabaye, Ba, Marveaux and Obertan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 We just need to make one or two key signings for it to hve been a good window, which is well achievable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 What like last summer when by this stage we'd signed Cabaye, Ba, Marveaux and Obertan? Last season we needed 4-5 first team players, this season we need 1-2 to get in the first XI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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