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Mick

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Anita is a far superior player to Guthrie. His work rate, pace and bite in midfield make him a better option before you even start taking technical ability into account. I think he'll be played instead of Tiote against the lesser sides of the league while he'll be interchanged with Jonas a lot too. That alone means we're not as dependant on those who played last time out, it gives us another quality option we never previously possessed.

 

We also have Amalfitano and Birgirimana as raw but viable quality options in the cup competitions meaning we should avoid debacles such as the Tiote Stevenage scenarion we had a the season before last.

 

Don't get me wrong I still want to see more faces through the door (we're crying out for a striker) but I do think we're stronger coming out of this transfer window providing we don't flog anybody, even if it's just a wee bit.

 

Anita isn't an upgrade on Guthrie yet, he probably will be when he settles in but at this time I think Guthrie would have fit in better and he proved that last season when played.

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The Prophet

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We've strengthened this window but we still need a forward. We look woefully short up top.

 

How has the first team been strengthened? With everyone fit and available the starting line-up is exactly the same as ended last season.

 

I'd class Anita as a starter like. We definelty have more options in midfield.

 

In place of who? Anita gives us a midfield option like we had with Guthrie.

 

But anyway, that's your idea of strengthening? Replacing one decent player with another?

 

Anita is a far superior player to Guthrie. His work rate, pace and bite in midfield make him a better option before you even start taking technical ability into account. I think he'll be played instead of Tiote against the lesser sides of the league while he'll be interchanged with Jonas a lot too. That alone means we're not as dependant on those who played last time out, it gives us another quality option we never previously possessed.

 

We also have Amalfitano and Birgirimana as raw but viable quality options in the cup competitions meaning we should avoid debacles such as the Tiote Stevenage scenarion we had a the season before last.

 

Don't get me wrong I still want to see more faces through the door (we're crying out for a striker) but I do think we're stronger coming out of this transfer window providing we don't flog anybody, even if it's just a wee bit.

 

Fair enough, I've not seen anywhere near enough of Anita to be able to make that judgement as you have. Agree about the youngsters replacing Smith etc.

 

I want Debuchy and a forward, that would be upgrading the first team and replacing Best. Not convinced anything will happen.

 

:thup:

 

Definitely.

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We are 2 injuries (to both strikers) away from a major crisis.  Least we had best to come in last season or Lovenkrands at worst. 

 

If that's not weakened us then...

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If you dont strength in this league then you go backwards or if you're lucky standstill.

 

We needed to add 2 or 3 quality players and we simply haven't done that.

 

 

 

YET.

 

 

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If you dont strength in this league then you go backwards or if you're lucky standstill.

 

We needed to add 2 or 3 quality players and we simply haven't done that.

 

:thup:

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http://www.mercato365.com/infos-clubs/lille/newcastle-une-nouvelle-offre-pour-debuchy-885129.shtml

Newcastle: A new offer for Debuchy

 

Newcastle intends to submit a new offer for Mathieu Debuchy, the Lille right-back, who could be sacrificed in case of non-qualification for the group stage of the Champions League.

 

As we reported previously, Newcastle is poised to make a new proposal of around 7.5 million euros for Mathieu Debuchy (27), the right-back of Lille, whose contract expires in June 2015. Having rejected the first two offers from the Magpies, the club president Michel Seydoux could make concessions in case of non-qualification for the group stage of the Champions League. The French international has already agreed to join the club led by Alan Pardew. While Maicon is in talks with Real Madrid and Manchester City, Inter Milan are also keeping an eye on the issue.

 

To compensate for a possible departure of Debuchy, Lille are considering Gregory van der Wiel (the 24 year old from Ajax Amsterdam) and Anthony Réveillère (32 year old at Lyon). However, both seem out of reach in terms of wages.

 

Probably just based on the Mirror article, but you never know. They don't mention it.

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Show Mrs. Bimpy your posts on here and it will happen.

 

I meant a medically induced one, not a fist related 360 pound leathering disorder one.

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Dave

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So if Lille do qualify (which they should), this isn't happening?

 

If I had to guess I'd say that's been spread from their end as an attempt to mitigate the sale should it happen. Of course if they get through then sell him anyway that pisses on the principle, but after saying there was no chance of selling him, this seems like a convenient excuse in waiting.

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So if Lille do qualify (which they should), this isn't happening?

 

Us not meeting their valuation is the only reason why this wouldn't happen.

 

Well that and getting a replacement in. Think the deal is 50/50 at best. It is quite incredible this hasn't happened. When was he first linked?

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He werent in the squad for the game on Saturday which they drew 2-2, and that RB Sidibe scored for them. Not sure if it was anything to do with injury, hope not though.

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STM

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Thinking about it logically, there still has to be a massive chance we will sign him.

 

He wants to leave

He would like to join us

We want to sign him

We are within 1m of Lilles valuation

 

Its all a bit odd that he hasn't signed yet but there's still time.

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AlanSkÃrare

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Unbelievable that we haven't signed him with us working towards a deal for about six months, him publicly explaining how he wants to join us etc. Their valuation isn't out of order by any means.

 

Really hope there is another twist here and they are forced into selling him as we approach deadline day.

 

If we get him and don't loose anybody, I'll be happy with the window. Simpson still sticks out like a sore thumb in our best XI.

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Parky

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If you dont strength in this league then you go backwards or if you're lucky standstill.

 

We needed to add 2 or 3 quality players and we simply haven't done that.

 

 

 

YET.

 

 

 

Stay frosty!

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