AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 True fact: we're going into the second of three crucial matches without signing a centre half. Couldn't give a fuck what they're trying to do, unless the player comes through the door we receive no benefit. I wouldn't disagree with that really, I said it was indefensible to not sign a CB. I don't think the exact fixtures we have in January have as much bearing as fans would like though. The fact we happen to be playing these games now can have almost no bearing on when we manage to conclude the deals. You must understand that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I don't want to be THAT guy but Haidara turns out brilliantly on FM13 and is included in IBWM's 'The 100' for best young talent, so this kid seems to have pedigree and looks to be a bargain. Good stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Can't remember the last time we had two competent LB's at the club. This is a good signing and like Tooj says, covers RB as well with Santon moving across should we need too. Would like similar at RB (young but talented) to replace Simpson, but that cant wait. I'd like to say CB next please, but this deal is far from over. Sure QPR will be sniffing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Can't remember the last time we had two competent LB's at the club. This is a good signing and like Tooj says, covers RB as well with Santon moving across should we need too. Would like similar at RB (young but talented) to replace Simpson, but that cant wait. I'd like to say CB next please, but this deal is far from over. Sure QPR will be sniffing. Think this guy will be the Simpson replacement. Got Ferguson, Tavernier, Anita and Perch that can play FB if things get desperate and that'll probably do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 desperate for a centre half, a striker and a winger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 We've needed a proper LB cover and starter since Jose left. Not a problem with this one, as long as he's good. Was just thinking there, and I don't think we've had proper left-back cover since we had Babayaro and Bernard at the same time for a few weeks in 2005. I know we had Elliott on the books but he was pretty much a centre back by that point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Left-footed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Can't remember the last time we had two competent LB's at the club. This is a good signing and like Tooj says, covers RB as well with Santon moving across should we need too. Would like similar at RB (young but talented) to replace Simpson, but that cant wait. I'd like to say CB next please, but this deal is far from over. Sure QPR will be sniffing. Harry's on the dog and bone as we write, my old china. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Anyone think we could use him from the bench and move Santon further up the left during latter stages of games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 desperate for a centre half, a striker and a winger This... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 We've needed a proper LB cover and starter since Jose left. Not a problem with this one, as long as he's good. Was just thinking there, and I don't think we've had proper left-back cover since we had Babayaro and Bernard at the same time for a few weeks in 2005. I know we had Elliott on the books but he was pretty much a centre back by that point. People keep saying Fergie is LB but not for me, much more of winger. LB is a position that has been a problem for yonks, you would have thought playing Raylor there for half a season might have given them a clue. Mind you Williamson at CB hasn't either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Just waiting for 'arry to bundle him into the back of a car at the airport now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 desperate for a centre half, a striker and a winger Crazy thinking that, risking bankrupting the club with so many ridiculous demands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 This could be a fantastic signing, top analysis by Tooj. This allows for true cover for RB/LB and competition for the left back position for young Santon. Get this one done and dusted quickly, and hopefully we'll see progress on the other areas of weakness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 desperate for a centre half, a striker and a winger Crazy thinking that, risking bankrupting the club with so many ridiculous demands. or risk bankrupting the club through relegation. I think the board have figured that out though. The problem is a) players of the quality we want dont want to join us in our current state b) the clubs not willing to splash cash in transfer fees and wages for the targets that would want to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 My own feeling is that he is purposely leaving it to the last 2 days of the window to get a CB in especially with Steven Taylor coming back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Apologies if this has already been asked, but is he a pure full back, or is he more like Beye or Bassong in that he has good central defensive attributes but has ended up on the side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 If this diverting valuable time away from other discussions, this is a complete joke. Yes, we need depth - but this is not the time to focus on that. Yes, but what if it isn't? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Excellent prospect available at a good price in a position where we are short for cover. No brainer, get him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felling Mag Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Apparently he's a CB also......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AY Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 The Finns produced Jari Litmanen. Enough said. Only person in football with seemingly less personality than Michael Owen. Not true btw. Funny guy and a true gentleman. Santon really needs a competition for the place. And if Debuchy is out he can swap to RB Pity he didn't click at Barça, injuries plagued him and to be frank we really didn't have a role for him in the team. But our transfer policy at the time was just to reproduce Ajax's CL winning team. Just to continue with OT, Litmanen said in an interview that he trained as hard as he could in Barca but the coach just wouldnt pick him, not even for the bench. Dunno the reason though.. Seemed frustrated but not angry because of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Convert to CB. Looks a big lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Apparently he's a CB also......... Uh-oh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Apparently he's a CB also......... Only 5'9". We may as well buy Doc and Bashful while we're at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 think this is the CB cover myself, no doubt in my mind EDIT: forget that i was thinking of someone else 20 years old and 5' 10" so no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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