Ketsbaia Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 In May I didn't think the summer would go this well. It's obviously not perfect but we've spent £50m on 4 good players, no-one has left and we now have a proper manager with real coaches. Would a left back and Janmaat back-up be great? Of course. But this window has generally been a success - hopefully it's the first positive move of many, not that I'd put money on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bada Bing Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Wijnaldum and Mbemba have been genuinely quality additions who have improved us considerably. Thauvin also impressing. As far as top 8 is concerned, we are still nowhere near imo. I just don't see us scoring enough goals compared to the likes of Everton, Swansea and West Ham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Well, thank fuck the transfer window is shut. Concentrate on the football now and not the Sky driven "transfer window". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 We've gone beyond the bare minimum number of signings required, imo, and the quality we have added to the squad looks pretty good. Pretty happy overall but I won't be slapping their backs, because this was all about playing catch-up really. We should've appointed a new manager and made this sort of investment two years ago. Fair play though, they've behaved with something other than ambition-less contempt this summer and it's sparked my interest again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'll give them 7 out of 10. Another two defenders, even loans, would have been great. Oh and get rid of the shite. Can we still loan out our players abroad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 The best transfer window we've had in a very long time - but that doesn't say much based on the others. If we had one or two in January and continue to hold onto the core of our team (allow the likes of Gouf/Willo etc to leave) then I'll be very satisfied this season. Although, this is Newcastle so we'll probably sell Perez, Krul, Mbemba and Sissoko for a combined £10 and a bag of wotsits and replace them with a 12-year old from France who "looks promising". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'll give them 7 out of 10. Another two defenders, even loans, would have been great. Oh and get rid of the s****. Can we still loan out our players abroad? The loan window for Football League clubs is still open for a few more weeks, so can loan anywhere technically apart from to another Prem side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I suppose as a 'Phase 1', it's been good. Next mission, sign another CB and upgrade the LB & DM positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Content but it could have been better. Think we are 3 short of a strong squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I suppose we have to take them on their word that the squad will get a major overhaul in the next three (now 2) windows. This summer was a good start, but we're still short after years of neglect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Like what we've done, still want more. CB, LB, RB, ST, CM still what we need IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So, haven't really paid attention today. Which defender have we bought to replace Willo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Terry. Bit fucked off tbh, hate the cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Terry. Bit f***ed off tbh, hate the c***. Wow. We've signed a good player without looking at his future resale value? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 We're still only a couple of injuries/ suspensions away from having no senior cover in defense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Funnily enough, considering last season I'm actually a bit more relaxed about the defence now that there seems to actually be some decent coaching going on and Coloccini has recently shown he's still got it. It's up front that I'm unconvinced. Centre forward I mean, the bloke putting it in the net by being in the right place at the right time, not the countless number 10s we're collecting. Mitrovic might well start banging them in but at this point we're still relying on Cisse if we're to have a good season IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Happy with the window, not extatic, we made some really good aquisitions but could have done with a couple more to make a promising first team. Hopefully we won't suffer with too many injuries this season with a better management team which in itself will be a massive improvement. Intreaguing to see how we progress from here and if there will be any more strengthening in January. We really need to trim the fat with players like Williamson and Gouffran though, hopefully we can loan one or two out with an option to buy. All in all a good starting point but as has been alluded to already, probably 2 years too late Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 We did better than expected, but still way too short. In January we need at least 4 in, a CH, LB, ST and a quality holding Mid, but not pinning any hopes on it happening. Now we're relying on proper coaching to help bridge the gap, hopefully it does. We need our first win and a dominate performance under our belts to boot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gino14 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I think it's been a really good window in terms of quality. Outside of that, we didn't need squad fillers, because we have too much dross to get rid of. I think that's been one of our big failings this window actually, us not clearing the decks to make room for more in January. Yes we could do with another centre back, cover right back and perhaps an eventual replacement for Cisse, who seems destined to leave at some point. The fact is though we have Five first team squad centre backs and even Dummet who can play there as a sixth option, so we were never going to get another centre back, not unless we shifted Williamson. The same with Cisse and a replacement for him, but I'm not desperate for Cisse to go anyway. I'm not delighted with the team, but like a lot of others I'm reasonably satisfied with the window and would call it a decent start and rate it about 7/10. I think some people are right in saying it would be detrimental to us to try bedding in 10 players all at once. We needed quality over quantity and to get our first choice players instead of being tight fisted and getting the fifth guy on the list. It's important to remember that as well as our four big signings, we also have other players to bring into the team. Aarons and De Jong have had a handful of games between them and also need to get into things this season. That's six players already that we are basically swapping in to last years team. That's enough for now I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Same feelings basically. I want the likes of Willo and Obertan out as much as anyone, but at least we got some quality in important positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Delighted. Good purchases (Mmemba and Winjadum, in particular). No dumbass sales (Krul, Aarons, Perez). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikenewcastle Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'd give our window a 7/10. Better than I expected, and we're clearly a lot stronger. Still would have liked more defenders and there will be some mediocre/awful players making too many appearances this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 moderately pleased, we really could have done with another full back at least to cover for Janmaat or improve on Haidara/Dummett at left back but still 4 first teamers in and the only major departure being Cabella is good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Considering the squad stripping that had gone before it 4 players of decent quality was the bare minimum and doesn't really constitute a good window. Though I do like the look of all of the new players I have to say. As someone else said if this is phase one and phases 2 and 3 are complete in January and summer 2016 then I'm satisfied. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Considering the squad stripping that had gone before it 4 players of decent quality was the bare minimum and doesn't really constitute a good window. Though I do like the look of all of the new players I have to say. As someone else said if this is phase one and phases 2 and 3 are complete in January and summer 2016 then I'm satisfied. Definitely, If the club think they've done enough then they're wrong.....but they've made a start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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