TaylorJ_01 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's not like we've done a wonderful job of it. We'll be f***ed next year unless some of our academy prospects make it. 'f***ed' Aye, how will you cope with only Messi, Neymar and Suarez to choose from up front for 18 months? Our starting XI looks great and for the most part they should be allright for 2015 too - Alves notwithstanding. But we don't have much depth. This weekend we started a kid that one year ago wasn't even playing professional football. The problem is that we can't "stock up" as Dave said - by signing twice the players now - without ruling afoul of FFP rules for this season - don't laugh, that's what our board has said. So we don't really have a large squad right now. That of course, calls into question spunking 80m in a single forward, but hey, it's us. Do you still have Shaqiri and Affelay and fellas like that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It's not like we've done a wonderful job of it. We'll be f***ed next year unless some of our academy prospects make it. 'f***ed' Aye, how will you cope with only Messi, Neymar and Suarez to choose from up front for 18 months? Our starting XI looks great and for the most part they should be allright for 2015 too - Alves notwithstanding. But we don't have much depth. This weekend we started a kid that one year ago wasn't even playing professional football. The problem is that we can't "stock up" as Dave said - by signing twice the players now - without ruling afoul of FFP rules for this season - don't laugh, that's what our board has said. So we don't really have a large squad right now. That of course, calls into question spunking 80m in a single forward, but hey, it's us. Do you still have Shaqiri and Affelay and fellas like that? We've never had Shaqiri (I wish). Afellay's at Olympiacos and free at the end of the season. Tello, Deulofeu are on loan - those are the only ones I could see coming back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Why did I think you had Shaqiri? Was thinking of another pep team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 that is why Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yep fantastic Benfica side that. And they keep putting them together. On some level they remind me of NUFC in spirit. The attacking philosophy, exciting players and a lovely curse to boot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 @GraemeBailey 53s Leicester agree fee for Wigan star James McArthur after making a fresh approach. http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/08/27/5063699/leicester-agree-fee-for-wigan-star-mcarthur?ICID=PP_40772 … Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Abel Hernandez to Hull. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Interesting. Wonder if that's Longs replacement, and how much he cost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 We've signed Douglas from Sao Paulo for €5,5m Ah well, at least we haven't been taken to the cleaners this time. Daft question, but what happened to the transfer ban? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Wait! The Zigic think is true?! Wenger is seriously trolling Arsenal fans man. My goodness! :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 We've signed Douglas from Sao Paulo for €5,5m Ah well, at least we haven't been taken to the cleaners this time. I started to get really mad, then I noticed it was a different Douglas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Zigic would be an hilarious signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Speaking of transfer bans, Marca claiming that Atlético have run afoul of La Liga's FFP rules and might be hit with a transfer ban themselves unless they balance the books before the window's closing. They have been chronically mismanaged, so despite their transfer profit I'm willing to believe it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Zigic would be so funny because of the Arsenal fans reactions. However, it really wouldn't surprise me if he went in there and did better than Giroud! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 £10mil for Abel Hernandez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Marca claiming Alonso is off to Bayern - now that's unexpected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Fazio to Spurs confirmed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Lots of talk of Toby Alderweireld to Sunderland. Apparently on loan, although Atlético might end up selling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hithere Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Lots of talk of Toby Alderweireld to Sunderland. Apparently on loan, although Atlético might end up selling. I can't help thinking we have no chance of getting him. Being honest though I haven't seen a lot of him. Is he good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Decent, but hasn't developed too much at Atlético. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Zaha going to Palace on loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Manolas to Roma, 10.3 mil. I've never seen him play.. any good? Marquinhos gone then Benatia man. Such is life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Zaha going to Palace on loan Just in time to rip us to shreds. Great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Zaha going to Palace on loan Just in time to rip us to shreds. Great. He couldn't rip a pillow to shreds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I enjoy how young players are completely forgotten about and underrated because they fail to make it at big clubs with managers who don't even desire to have them. Zaha is a more than competent Premiership wide player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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