Mick Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 You just want a load of expensive signings like Shepherd made. Oh wait. Shit, I've made it obvious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Not as frustrated as I've been at the end of other windows. I feel like we broke even. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 You tell me, you are then one refusing to acknowledge the quotes from the player and the selling club. That's a load of rubbish. I know what Debuchy has said and I've mentioned it. I don't know what was said between Seydoux and Debuchy and neither do you but you’ve set up an argument for the club without knowing it. I also know that a fee was mentioned by Seydoux and we haven't met that fee and that's all that matters. Maybe the fee was a bluff but we'll never know that will we? Sorry but I think you are deliberately ignoring he obvious to have a dig. Basically the club said they wouldn't sell before they had and adequate replacement, they didn't replace. Debuchy was told he wouldn't be sold for a number of reasons. Not sure how anyone wouldn't be a bit suspect about the dealings but feel free to believe we were to blame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 If injuries aren't a massive issue (knock on wood), I think we're locked into a Europa spot. We probably won't finish as high this year as we did last, but I don't know if I'd call that a step back. 5th is the only guaranteed Europa League spot. FA Cup and League Cup winners silly sausage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Realist Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Pretty awesome window all things considered IMO, really stoked about the next 36 games. Don't know where this On The Waterfront "we coulda been a (CL) contender" hoopla horseshit tardwish fantasy comes from. We would have been lucky to repeat 5th again if we'd tried to "push on" regardless. Thinking 7th is about right. I give this window a 4.5/5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 If we really don't get anyone in, this season will fail, unless we're gonna go injury-free till January when someone up@top finally realize the fact that we needed people in - in this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 If we really don't get anyone in, this season will fail, unless we're gonna go injury-free till January when someone up@top finally realize the fact that we needed people in - in this window. You do realise the window closed at 11pm don't you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'll give our window a 3.5/10. Anything above a 5 is improvement in my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8d79cB65g1rqstft.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 A bit baffling if we did make bids for de Jong and Carroll and then get no striker, especially after selling Best. Same goes to a lesser degree for Debuchy and Douglas. If there is a silver lining, the lack of striking options may force us into playing 4-3-3 or 4-4-1-1 with HBA in the hole. Going into the window, the big worry was losing Ba for 7m, so at least that didn't happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Yeah, but medicals and paperwork could be delayed... not that I actually believe what I just typed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Sorry but I think you are deliberately ignoring he obvious to have a dig. Basically the club said they wouldn't sell before they had and adequate replacement, they didn't replace. Debuchy was told he wouldn't be sold for a number of reasons. Not sure how anyone wouldn't be a bit suspect about the dealings but feel free to believe we were to blame. Of course they didn't replace him, they didn't have an acceptable offer for Debuchy so didn't need a replacement. You're also over egging what Debuchy said so here it is as a refresher. "I met him in his office and he told me the chairman stopped the negotiations and he doesn't want me to leave anymore. "So I called the chairman and left a message. I am waiting for him to call back to make the situation clearer because I can't understand. "The coach told me yesterday that he didn't want to block me anymore, that he saw my desire to discover something new. "Michel Seydoux states the last Newcastle offer does not meet his valuation. Again, I can't understand. "One day I can't leave because the club has not found a replacement, the next day it is because the Newcastle offer is not enough. One day it is the coach who blocked me, the next day it is the chairman. "I have the feeling everyone doesn't have the same words. I just want things to be clear. "I have been at Lille for 20 years, a club I really love, for which I always gave my very best. I have never made a lot of noise and I don't want to start now. "I have the opportunity to play in the best league in the world, playing regularly against the best opponents and I really want that. "Today, I am still resolved to trying something new, to have another experience, and I would like to have a talk with the chairman for things to be clear between us." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Could have been worse. We could have sold a star and not reinvested all the money. But no point polishing a turd, we have more fixtures with much the same squad and I think we're going to see more of our cover players than we did last season, including in the Premier League. The Anita signing looks more strange the more you look at it, especially as Gutierrez will play many games inside and we bought Bigirimana and Amalfitano plus Marveaux and Gosling are returning who barely played last season. If you were going to buy one player, let's face it you wouldn't have picked a midfielder would you? I'd rather have had a right back with the Anita money, in all honesty. I think we are OK as long as our first XI remain fit. Our bench doesn't look very strong though and if you add in 10 fixtures to last season we could be in trouble. All depends on the ability of the fringe players to step up as Raylor and Perch have, or youngsters breaking through. Basically we have left more to chance than we should have and could pay the price. Shouldn't underestimate the importance of keeping our key players. But I fear the squad will be found out as the injuries build up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 A bit baffling if we did make bids for de Jong and Carroll and then get no striker, especially after selling Best. Same goes to a lesser degree for Debuchy and Douglas. If there is a silver lining, the lack of striking options may force us into playing 4-3-3 or 4-4-1-1 with HBA in the hole. Going into the window, the big worry was losing Ba for 7m, so at least that didn't happen. I actually think Haris is now our third Striker, withdrawn a bit but he might move ahead of Shola in the pecking order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Oh well, move on, got plenty of great players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Sorry but I think you are deliberately ignoring he obvious to have a dig. Basically the club said they wouldn't sell before they had and adequate replacement, they didn't replace. Debuchy was told he wouldn't be sold for a number of reasons. Not sure how anyone wouldn't be a bit suspect about the dealings but feel free to believe we were to blame. Of course they didn't replace him, they didn't have an acceptable offer for Debuchy so didn't need a replacement. You're also over egging what Debuchy said so here it is as a refresher. "I met him in his office and he told me the chairman stopped the negotiations and he doesn't want me to leave anymore. "So I called the chairman and left a message. I am waiting for him to call back to make the situation clearer because I can't understand. "The coach told me yesterday that he didn't want to block me anymore, that he saw my desire to discover something new. "Michel Seydoux states the last Newcastle offer does not meet his valuation. Again, I can't understand. "One day I can't leave because the club has not found a replacement, the next day it is because the Newcastle offer is not enough. One day it is the coach who blocked me, the next day it is the chairman. "I have the feeling everyone doesn't have the same words. I just want things to be clear. "I have been at Lille for 20 years, a club I really love, for which I always gave my very best. I have never made a lot of noise and I don't want to start now. "I have the opportunity to play in the best league in the world, playing regularly against the best opponents and I really want that. "Today, I am still resolved to trying something new, to have another experience, and I would like to have a talk with the chairman for things to be clear between us." Still not sure what the hell you are going on about, what you have quoted completely backs up my point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Poll added, finally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Disappointed. That said I am excited about Good but more excited at Bigi and Amalfitano who I think are closer to the first team than expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 So who's delighted then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 frustrated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Realist Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 So who's delighted then? http://i.imgur.com/n68Cp.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Very disappointed, but i'm happy it's all over now we can now focus on the players we do have. We still have a good squad and in Europe ( yes Europe ffs !) no reason to get down in the dumps. It's time to get behind the lads and forget all this terrible mess and hopefully they will give us another season to be proud of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Since "net spend" always seems to be an issue on here. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2145179/Premier-League-transfers--summer-2012.html Arsenal. £500k profit Everton. £3.3m profit Liverpool. £24m (and somehow are probably weaker Newcastle. £2.1m Spurs. £2.3m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Disappointed, but still think our model is one of the best in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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