Mole_Toonfan Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 He played as a number 10 in France for the majority of the 2 seasons before we signed him. I think he is totalled wasted on the wing, and his chances of playing centrally are diminishing with every signing we make. I would prefer him behind the striker over De Jong if possible. Siem literally doesn't move, and unless he can chip in with around 10 goals a season, I think he will hinder our play. Like Nolan did when he wasn't scoring. Atleast Cabella offers movement, passing and creativity when playing. He played on the right wing a lot for Montpellier, he played behind the striker as well but yeah. I agree with your general post on Siem and Cabella btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 It's more annoying, because we are all effectively wanting just a perfect starting XI. We aren't used to potentially having decent players left out, or on the bench In a more rounded sense, we would technically have some squad depth if everyone remained fit. Adding another striker and a top draw winger like Shaqiri will make me lose my mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Re De Jong-Cabella as a no 10. De Jong makes less but better movement and is a much better finisher. The Shaqiri link is interesting, so much so it could change us from the predicted 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-2-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 It's more annoying, because we are all effectively wanting just a perfect starting XI. We aren't used to potentially having decent players left out, or on the bench In a more rounded sense, we would technically have some squad depth if everyone remained fit. Adding another striker and a top draw winger like Shaqiri will make me lose my mind. No one seems to have a clue what the team will be as is We are not used to this that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 He was in France but i suppose that's irrelevant considering Gouffran was Gouffran was a striker in France. Cabella was an attacking midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 No Thauvin for Marseille tonight apparently, could mean nowt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Why all the talk of Shaqiri all of a sudden? Isn't he on his way to Schalke? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Why all the talk of Shaqiri all of a sudden? Isn't he on his way to Schalke? Probably. But let us hope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Why all the talk of Shaqiri all of a sudden? Isn't he on his way to Schalke? Italian media have reported we are interested in him, probably crap but fuck it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I maintain that we need a proper DM first of all, but I wouldn't mind him at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I maintain that we need a proper DM first of all, but I wouldn't mind him at all. I would consider us overstocked in the central midfield area now. Doubt we will see a DM unless we sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard 13 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri, while almost perfect in terms of age, price, ability to play in a position we're short in and potential for sell on there is no way we would get him. Players stepping up is our thing. He wouldn't step down from Bayern to Newcastle in the space of 12 months at his age. With regards to De Jong, from what I've seen I'm reasonably confident he will be good. He plays one touch football and I think if we can get players rotating around him then he will be really effective. Plus, he looks like he'll get in the box. That might mean at times we'll see Wijnaldum, Mitrovic, Him and potentially one of Ayoze/Aarons in or around the box when attacking which might mean we even score a goal or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I maintain that we need a proper DM first of all, but I wouldn't mind him at all. I would consider us overstocked in the central midfield area now. Doubt we will see a DM unless we sell. Doubt it too, but I still feel the qualities of our CM's are too unbalanced. Either they're better in a more offensive position or they're simply not good enough. If we got in a proper DM that could tackle and close down, it would provide much needed cover for our helpless defence. Ideally Tiote could fill that roll if he were to have a decent season or even stay in the club. Right now I'm more worried about how horrid we look when we loose the ball than our lacks in offence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Why all the talk of Shaqiri all of a sudden? Isn't he on his way to Schalke? I thought he was going to Stoke? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Why all the talk of Shaqiri all of a sudden? Isn't he on his way to Schalke? I thought he was going to Stoke? Turned them down a while ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9shirt Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 http://sportwitness.ning.com/forum/topics/everton-and-newcastle-join-race-for-17m-star Very vague. Would be an impressive coup if correct. Start a Shaqiri thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri, while almost perfect in terms of age, price, ability to play in a position we're short in and potential for sell on there is no way we would get him. Players stepping up is our thing. He wouldn't step down from Bayern to Newcastle in the space of 12 months at his age. With regards to De Jong, from what I've seen I'm reasonably confident he will be good. He plays one touch football and I think if we can get players rotating around him then he will be really effective. Plus, he looks like he'll get in the box. That might mean at times we'll see Wijnaldum, Mitrovic, Him and potentially one of Ayoze/Aarons in or around the box when attacking which might mean we even score a goal or two. Hmmm I think our recent recruiting would show any player there's now a renewed sense of ambition and drive at the club. Add Shaqiri and couple of defenders and we've a really intriguing team this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 If by some miracle we sign Shaqiri I would officially start paying attention to next season. edit - and if it goes much further than that i'll have to buy the wife a season ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 If by some miracle we sign Shaqiri I would officially start paying attention to next season. edit - and if it goes much further than that i'll have to buy the wife a season ticket. Don't be fucking stupid, tell they've sold out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I thought about posting the Shaqiri rumour in the Twitter thread, maybe i should have done that considering that it's from Italy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Am I the only one to think that Shaqiri is a lot more exciting than he is effective ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Think that's Shakira. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I think he'd be brilliant as the star of a team, like he is for the national side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri and Abdennour and would be our greatest summer in an eternity. (in addition to finalizing Mbemba) In an ideal world we sign that Dutch winger fella for cheap, Shaq, and Abdennour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Shaqiri and Abdennour and would be our greatest summer in an eternity. (in addition to finalizing Mbemba) In an ideal world we sign that Dutch winger fella for cheap, Shaq, and Abdennour. This 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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