sempuki Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I think McClaren is a bit like Hughton was in that he is cagey with what he gives the press. He didn't sound confident about getting more last week and hey ho we sign Thauvin. Still might be a chance I would say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Players like Aarons, Perez and De Jong on the bench and we still start with players like Colo, Haidara and Colback :lol: I'm happy with the signings made i must say, but not at the cost of a shit defence as we haven't solved these positions... A shitty defence will mean that our attacking players wont be able to perform to their best (attacking as a team in general) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Players like Aarons, Perez and De Jong on the bench and we still start with players like Colo, Haidara and Colback :lol: I'm happy with the signings made i must say, but not at the cost of a s*** defence as we haven't solved these positions... A shitty defence will mean that our attacking players wont be able to perform to their best (attacking as a team in general) That almost sounds like you are advocating playing Aarons, De Jong or Perez at centre half, left back or as a holding midfileder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Yeah maybe, but i'm sure you got my point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Players like Aarons, Perez and De Jong on the bench and we still start with players like Colo, Haidara and Colback :lol: I'm happy with the signings made i must say, but not at the cost of a s*** defence as we haven't solved these positions... A shitty defence will mean that our attacking players wont be able to perform to their best (attacking as a team in general) That almost sounds like you are advocating playing Aarons, De Jong or Perez at centre half, left back or as a holding midfileder. Was thinking exactly that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9shirt Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Players like Aarons, Perez and De Jong on the bench and we still start with players like Colo, Haidara and Colback :lol: I'm happy with the signings made i must say, but not at the cost of a s*** defence as we haven't solved these positions... A shitty defence will mean that our attacking players wont be able to perform to their best (attacking as a team in general) That almost sounds like you are advocating playing Aarons, De Jong or Perez at centre half, left back or as a holding midfileder. Better than Williamson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 The lack of signings for our defence makes it hard to be excited about our other signings, which i think have been good. Once again not doing enough, which is disappointing but not very unexpected tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-mcclaren-feels-mike-ashley-9905418?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter This mong will end up on the clubs board won't he Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 He said pretty much the same after we signed mbemba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicken little Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-mcclaren-feels-mike-ashley-9905418?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter This mong will end up on the clubs board won't he ryder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hopefully it's a smoke screen?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 If we get a centre half I'll be totally happy with this window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-mcclaren-feels-mike-ashley-9905418?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter This mong will end up on the clubs board won't he If McClaren is said "mong" he already is... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 He said pretty much the same after we signed mbemba. Exactly but I do think this time we won't see another signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 He said pretty much the same after we signed mbemba. Exactly but I do think this time we won't see another signing. I just think if someone on 'the list' becomes available, they'll do it. otherwise, they'll wait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 With all the 50M spent. the squad had to have an overhaul. the deadwood is still here and i fear the 4 new signings won't be enough.its no relgation squad,but not a 8th place squad.another medicore 11-14 season imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 With all the 50M spent. the squad had to have an overhaul. the deadwood is still here and i fear the 4 new signings won't be enough.its no relgation squad,but not a 8th place squad.another medicore 11-14 season imo That would do me as long as the football is better and we try in the cups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 With all the 50M spent. the squad had to have an overhaul. the deadwood is still here and i fear the 4 new signings won't be enough.its no relgation squad,but not a 8th place squad.another medicore 11-14 season imo mcclaren said he doesn't expect 8th this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-mcclaren-feels-mike-ashley-9905418?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter This mong will end up on the clubs board won't he ryder? Aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Made a statement? Had he appointed an exciting manager, sacked off the dead wood and spent 100m that would be a statement. The players we have bought are not established players, they are basically potential and risky deals. McClaren is a steady eddy, an average coach who won't take this club to any great heights. And we all know the only reason for all of this is because of AO.com. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 If we get a centre half I'll be totally happy with this window Absolutely, if it was someone like Abdennour then it's a excellent window IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Made a statement? Had he appointed an exciting manager, sacked off the dead wood and spent 100m that would be a statement. The players we have bought are not established players, they are basically potential and risky deals. McClaren is a steady eddy, an average coach who won't take this club to any great heights. And we all know the only reason for all of this is because of AO.com. This seems a tad negative IMO and, if I'm picking it up right, overconfident in your belief about Cashley's deliberate negative intent. That is being seen to try and make a go of the club, but just tipping his cap at it really; because we don't like him... Personally, I'd need a fair bit of evidence to buy-in to that level of paranoia. From the outside looking in, we've made some cracking signings. Doubt Real Madrid are going to be depressed about missing out on any of them, but I assume that is because we are where we are. Not because we are pitching too low/being half-arsed. I also think, having made the signings and appointed a former national coach, that we are now in a better position to sign a top rank CB. Fingers crossed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Our first 4 games were always gona be hard we've got to look at performances at this stage and see what the squad looks like on Sep 2nd before we can judge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Made a statement? Had he appointed an exciting manager, sacked off the dead wood and spent 100m that would be a statement. The players we have bought are not established players, they are basically potential and risky deals. McClaren is a steady eddy, an average coach who won't take this club to any great heights. And we all know the only reason for all of this is because of AO.com. This seems a tad negative IMO and, if I'm picking it up right, overconfident in your belief about Cashley's deliberate negative intent. That is being seen to try and make a go of the club, but just tipping his cap at it really; because we don't like him... Personally, I'd need a fair bit of evidence to buy-in to that level of paranoia. From the outside looking in, we've made some cracking signings. Doubt Real Madrid are going to be depressed about missing out on any of them, but I assume that is because we are where we are. Not because we are pitching too low/being half-arsed. I also think, having made the signings and appointed a former national coach, that we are now in a better position to sign a top rank CB. Fingers crossed... A tad? If we had of spent 100 million htt would have said we should have spent 200. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 What the hell have Appliances Online got to do with us buying risky, unproven players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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