Guest neesy111 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 That article mentions some bloke called Henri Leclerc who has something to do with Puma and has a part in our French recruitment approached someone at Sochaux. I like your spirit, but this is ridiculous blind faith. We aren't signing anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Quote from the Sochaux manager in press conference this afternoon... "Riad is an important player, a plus for the team. The fact the situation is clarified will make things easier from him and his team mates". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 A lot is relying on Cisse and Ba's conversion rates, which were pretty much top tier last season. We needed this year to have better allround play and create more clear cut chances as teams will be better prepared for us. Forget the defence being one key inj away from being vuleranable if our strikers stop converting a lot of 'half chances' as they did last year the problem will be bigger and more all encompassing. Little uncomfortable this feeling that those around us have crept ahead now (not spurs). This is what I'm saying, not even having a decent backup striker is a joke. Who do we have on the bench to change it upfront? We don't have to play two up front every game. In fact I'd argue an extra midfielder makes sense with the players we've got. For a front 2/3 we have - Ba, Cisse, Ben Arfa, Ameobi, Amalfitano, Obertan, Vuckic, Sammy and Marveaux. Obviously it will be a lot better to have one of Ba or Cisse fit but we have enough players around them to fill in for periods. Plus it isn't for the whole season, we could potentially sign someone in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 We actually have tons of forwards if we count wide forwards and central attacking midfielders. We have improved our central midfield area and retained those wide midfielders who can also play up front, plus addditional youth cover. Defensively, we have extra utility cover albeit we have now lost Ryan Taylor. We have failed to get a right back to improve on our obvious weak link, but our weak link is not that bad making him actually hard to improve on. Good means we have a 5th choice defender Pardew can feel more confident in using. Other fringe players from our academies are getting more games this season and it is good to see them get a chance. So our weakest overall position is goal. Behind Krul, Elliott seems to have lost his place to Harper, and Harper looks slower and slower. So while it is good to improve the team further, I think we have improved the team in some areas and failed to do so in others but it is hard to find really good players willing to be backup, or excellent players to improve what we have. So all in all it is a decent but unspectacular transfer window, and we should expect to challenge Spurs and Liverpool and possibly Arsenal, finishing 4th-7th which would represent a successful first season back in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Awww fuck this man, I have Dr Who and iPhone 5 to look forward too instead, fuck this shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? As in the the premier or all the leagues? I'd probably say yes to both. Cheapskate wankers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? Some other teams net spend will look bad as they've sold a player or 2 for a large amount. We've made £5million Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Guess it'll change when some of the rough figures are sorted but as it stands Wigan, Swansea, WBA, Fulham, Everton, Tottenham and Arsenal have all spent less. http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/premier-league/transferuebersicht/wettbewerb_GB1.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Somebody alert James of his account being hacked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? Some other teams net spend will look bad as they've sold a player or 2 for a large amount. We've made £5million What? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Somebody alert James of his account being hacked. Fair enough. Time for me to fuck off to the pub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? Some other teams net spend will look bad as they've sold a player or 2 for a large amount. We've made £5million What? From player sales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cort Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/interactive/2012/aug/31/premier-league-transfers-2012-deadline-day?CMP=twt_gu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? Some other teams net spend will look bad as they've sold a player or 2 for a large amount. We've made £5million What? From player sales. Spent £9m though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? Some other teams net spend will look bad as they've sold a player or 2 for a large amount. We've made £5million What? From player sales. Spent £9m though. bimby pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? Some other teams net spend will look bad as they've sold a player or 2 for a large amount. We've made £5million What? From player sales. Spent £9m though. bimby pls I know sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Just to have a bit of cover Boyota was on offer for loan. Can cover RB and CD. Nothing spectacular but decent imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 The no loan thing is quite annoying, seen as a false economy but surely if you are just covering the wages/some of the wages you are being given a player for free for a year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 The no loan thing is quite annoying, seen as a false economy but surely if you are just covering the wages/some of the wages you are being given a player for free for a year Just don't understand not loaning the odd player to act as cover, especially in what this year looks like a long season for - dare I say it- a small squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Couple of days old but interesting... http://www.competition.dz/Actualite/-EN-:-Abeid-victorieux-de-Gate-Shead Well done on our win against Gate Shead first of all, but that says Abeid is going to Turkey on loan, and according to Vahid Halilhodzic the Algeria manager, it's the reason he wasn't selected in the Algerian national site. Seems an amusingly shite website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to regret asking, but do we actually have the lowest net spend of the whole league in this window? Think Swansea and Fulham have done some astute business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Couple of days old but interesting... http://www.competition.dz/Actualite/-EN-:-Abeid-victorieux-de-Gate-Shead Well done on our win against Gate Shead first of all, but that says Abeid is going to Turkey on loan, and according to Vahid Halilhodzic the Algeria manager, it's the reason he wasn't selected in the Algerian national site. Seems an amusingly shite website. Turkey's window shut after ours, probably bullshit but its possible from that aspect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 That might change with the Ryan Taylor injury mind with Anita & Perch being one player closer to filling in at full-back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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