Tooj Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Apparently his injury record is poor. And that's BEFORE coming here. He'll never play again. Seen Granit Xhaka's name mentioned a few times by Douglas recently for our gaping CM weakness. Any good? He's quality. Not a chance though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Isn't that Balanta guy supposed quite highly rated? I am sure I read some articles about him a while ago. Tim Vickory absolutely loves him. Be a bit dubious about bringing in someone from Argentinian leagues to help in a relegation fight though. He does tick all our boxes mind, 8 months on contract, young and bound to increase in value. Relying on a kid fresh from Argentina would be absolute lunacy. River don't need to sell either since they shifted Funes Mori to Everton so he'd cost a premium. We should've had Xhaka from Basel. Some canny signings those. Was impressed with Xhaka watching Basel last season. His contract runs 'til 2019 btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I recall in pre-season banging on that we should find a Serbian CB (mate/calming influence for Mitro). Tomovic is on Disco's list (out of contract at Fiorentia come June). My extensive research (ahem...) shows he looks a bit like Thauvin, wears Colback's number, has 'tackling' as a weakness (!) and likes to play short passes. That's good enough for me. Sold! Oh, hang on, he's 28...we'll never buy him. http://www.whoscored.com/Players/42860/Show/Nenad-Tomovic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Isn't that Balanta guy supposed quite highly rated? I am sure I read some articles about him a while ago. Tim Vickory absolutely loves him. Be a bit dubious about bringing in someone from Argentinian leagues to help in a relegation fight though. He does tick all our boxes mind, 8 months on contract, young and bound to increase in value. Relying on a kid fresh from Argentina would be absolute lunacy. River don't need to sell either since they shifted Funes Mori to Everton so he'd cost a premium. We should've had Xhaka from Basel. Some canny signings those. Was impressed with Xhaka watching Basel last season. His contract runs 'til 2019 btw. Pre contract talks in January if we wanted though so cant imagine huge fees, not that i would want him for our immediate problems anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I recall in pre-season banging on that we should find a Serbian CB (mate/calming influence for Mitro). Tomovic is on Disco's list (out of contract at Fiorentia come June). My extensive research (ahem...) shows he looks a bit like Thauvin, wears Colback's number, has 'tackling' as a weakness (!) and likes to play short passes. That's good enough for me. Sold! Oh, hang on, he's 28...we'll never buy him. http://www.whoscored.com/Players/42860/Show/Nenad-Tomovic Why would you want a CB with tackling as a weakness? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I recall in pre-season banging on that we should find a Serbian CB (mate/calming influence for Mitro). Tomovic is on Disco's list (out of contract at Fiorentia come June). My extensive research (ahem...) shows he looks a bit like Thauvin, wears Colback's number, has 'tackling' as a weakness (!) and likes to play short passes. That's good enough for me. Sold! Oh, hang on, he's 28...we'll never buy him. http://www.whoscored.com/Players/42860/Show/Nenad-Tomovic Why would you want a CB with tackling as a weakness? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Odd post for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Point taken, apologies chaps. I will try and refrain from my tendency towards not being 100% serious, or apply the Rainman/autistic spectrum literal correction to any future attempts at humour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I saw what you meant I think, that we've just emerged from a 4 year ordeal where TACKLES! were all the coaching staff were bothered about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Point taken, apologies chaps. I will try and refrain from my tendency towards not being 100% serious, or apply the Rainman/autistic spectrum literal correction to any future attempts at humour. My Dowie was not for you, rather the lack people understanding what you meant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Daniel Ayala looked awesome for Boro tonight. No idea how good he is week in week out, but he looked the part at OT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Vestergaard from Bremen in Bild. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Vestergaard from Bremen in Bild. 6 foot 6 is all I need to know, get him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Big lad who's good on the deck as well. Sounds good, but i've never seen him apart from during the U21 Euros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Apparently left footed as well. Love a good right foot, left foot CB pairing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Haven't we been linked with him before? Werder are gash like so he'd be used to low quality football. 2018 contract though so wouldn't come reduced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Haven't we been linked with him before? Werder are gash like so he'd be used to low quality football. 2018 contract though so wouldn't come reduced. Aye, in the summer. Werder seem to have financial problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Haven't we been linked with him before? Werder are gash like so he'd be used to low quality football. 2018 contract though so wouldn't come reduced. Low quality is what we do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Daniel Ayala looked awesome for Boro tonight. No idea how good he is week in week out, but he looked the part at OT. Very solid from what I have seen and from reports. Manager is not bad either.....hohum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Love that disco always checks the contract of players we're linked with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Love that disco always checks the contract of players we're linked with It's usually a fair indicator of whether it has an ounce of truth to it. Total habit now too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Love that disco always checks the contract of players we're linked with It's usually a fair indicator of whether it has an ounce of truth to it. Total habit now too. How long did Mbemba, Mitrovic and Wijnaldum have? I suppose the first two's contract situations were rendered irrelevant by one of our other prime transfer target criteria though; plays for club that's in need of quick money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 CF, CB, CDM:Austin, Shawcross, Shelvey. Those positions, in that order, with that player/type. I know Mitro and Ayoze are popular and talented. No argument. Take away Gini's six goals, and we have scored six goals in 11 games. We need to score ugly, maybe I am wrong/ being too reactive, but there were strong voices for a proven goalscorer and an additional imposing CB in preseason. On reflection, I think we are feeling and seeing the absence of these roles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 LB as well is very important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-facing-big-january-10366162 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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