Mole_Toonfan Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The squad wasn't thin, it never has been. The problem has been lacking quality. Don't see how loaning a player who likely won't do anymore than the likes of Riviere is worthwhile. We have enough numbers, squad players etc etc what we need is quality first choice players not depth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The squad wasn't thin, it never has been. The problem has been lacking quality. Don't see how loaning a player who likely won't do anymore than the likes of Riviere is worthwhile. We have enough numbers, squad players etc etc what we need is quality first choice players not depth. It absolutely was at times last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Our defence sucks, but so many teams have far worse defenders and never look as dishevelled and downright unprofessional as our defence does. Our team in general invites so much pressure onto the defence as we hardly ever control possession for more than a few seconds. I can't help but feel we haven't had a decent pair of central midfielders for a long time. A couple who are able to get open, keep possession and pass the ball to the forward players without hoofing it. Anita could have really developed into one of these such midfielders, but he keeps getting messed about, and has never been provided a truly capable partner to work with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Campbell loaned out, Campbell loaned in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturla Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 it is somewhat hilarious when you look at our goals conceded over the last 2 seasons people think our problem is a striker If you look at the statistics, you can see why some people are advocating for a prolific striker. With Remy in the team last year we conceded on average 1,2 goals per game. Without him we conceded 2,2 goals per game. Thats 1 less goals a game with a prolific striker. Of course this doesn't tell the whole story. To many other variables come into the equation that could affect the numbers. But it does make an interesting point about teams putting more pressure on us when we have nothing upfront that is remotely threatening. It is obvious that the main focus of this transfer window has gone into fixing that (Riviere, Cabella, De Jong, Ferreyra, Perez). But it seems like they still think we need that threat that Remy gave us last year. If we buy Remy, he will likely give us about 24-30 games and 10-15 goals. The players we have already bought would give us better return than last year in the games where Remy is injured. Lacazette would hopefully give us more games but is more of a question-mark in amount of goals. Somehow I would still prefer him to Remy. Campbell on loan is not interesting for me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Campbell loaned out, Campbell loaned in. Give him same squad number and kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Loved him at the World Cup, would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 No more loan signings, we should be buying players, not loaning them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 No squad containing Blob Jelliot could be described as 'thin'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 No squad containing Blob Jelliot could be described as 'thin'. Now that is someone who we can all say is porky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 'good business rapport when selling Debuchy' "£12m? Oh that's superb. Thanks for taking one of our best players, Arsenal. It was an honour. Can we be Facebook friends?" "Erm....no. f*** off, Charnley". Anyone else would be like 'You can have Debuchy if we can take Campbell on loan' as opposed to 'Well here's Debuchy but remember this yeah? We might need your help in a few weeks. Pinky promise?' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Zaha for £7m in the People. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Doubt he'd get any chance to develop with us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 We need a striker, zaha isn't one. NEXT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 We could do with someone to play on the right. Yes please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 1st. Striker 2nd. Central defender 3rd. Winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Based on our selection of forwards. I'd take an out and our winger like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Zaha is well known for his defensive contributions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Not feeling Zaha like. Reminds me of someone, although a bit more proven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Don't get me wrong, I'd love to sign him but as long as it's not a loan deal. All or nothing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Zaha is 21 years old and has proven himself in the championship. It's a great time to get him as the hype around him as dropped a bit. £7 million is a great deal for Zaha. Just needs to play games and get his confidence back. I'm not letting the Moyes debacle last year taint my view of him at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Would rather spend it elsewhere and develop Aarons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 So who starts games for us on the right in the meantime? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Alan smith, Nicky Butt, Danny Simpson, Obertan. Don't think we should ever sign anyone from Man Utd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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