timeEd32 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Would not be surprised at all to see Perez up front and Townsend on the wing. Serious? Yes, why? So how would to line up if you think Perez will play up front? Same formation we've been playing (Watford antics aside) with Townsend in Perez's spot and Perez in Mitrovic's spot. Not saying it's right, but McClaren pretty clearly called out Mitrovic in his post-match comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Would not be surprised at all to see Perez up front and Townsend on the wing. Serious? Yes, why? So how would to line up if you think Perez will play up front? Same formation we've been playing (Watford antics aside) with Townsend in Perez's spot and Perez in Mitrovic's spot. Not saying it's right, but McClaren pretty clearly called out Mitrovic in his post-match comments. Eh? Where is this? I fucking hope he did Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Would not be surprised at all to see Perez up front and Townsend on the wing. Serious? Yes, why? So how would to line up if you think Perez will play up front? Same formation we've been playing (Watford antics aside) with Townsend in Perez's spot and Perez in Mitrovic's spot. Not saying it's right, but McClaren pretty clearly called out Mitrovic in his post-match comments. We are clearly buying Townsend to get crosses in the box. Playing Perez up front isn't the answer then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wouldn't be surprised if we've offered them first dibs on Perez as part of this deal. I can imagine Perez warming the bench for the rest of season and we flog him to Spurs for 10 million in the summer You've got one fucked up imagination Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Would not be surprised at all to see Perez up front and Townsend on the wing. Serious? Yes, why? So how would to line up if you think Perez will play up front? Same formation we've been playing (Watford antics aside) with Townsend in Perez's spot and Perez in Mitrovic's spot. Not saying it's right, but McClaren pretty clearly called out Mitrovic in his post-match comments. Eh? Where is this? I f***ing hope he did Not by name, but said the difference is they have Ighalo/Deeney, finishing needs to be better, yada yada. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Personally think McClaren likes Perez. Don't see it as a certainty that he'll be completely sidelined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I gather this window seems focused on obtaining "proven PL players" to minimize risk in the face of relegation, but how in any shape or form is Andros "200 loans" Townsend proven in any shape or form? Never rated him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieT Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I know it's still very much a rumour, but I wouldn't mind a poll on how many people think he would be a good signing. Not only do I think his profile doesn't really match what we require in a wide man, but I also think he is absolutely shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I gather this window seems focused on obtaining "proven PL players" to minimize risk in the face of relegation, but how in any shape or form is Andros "200 loans" Townsend proven in any shape or form? Never rated him. Roughly what would 14 million get us in Spain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Bit tangential but I can't understand why Perez seems to be used sparingly. He'd be the fourth name on my teamsheet (behind Wijnaldum, Janmaat and Sissoko). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I know it's still very much a rumour, but I wouldn't mind a poll on how many people think he would be a good signing. Not only do I think his profile doesn't really match what we require in a wide man, but I also think he is absolutely shite. Done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I gather this window seems focused on obtaining "proven PL players" to minimize risk in the face of relegation, but how in any shape or form is Andros "200 loans" Townsend proven in any shape or form? Never rated him. Roughly what would 14 million get us in Spain? In that position? Nolito. If you want to go younger throw in another million and you land Iñaki Williams. Both Spanish-style wingers though (inside forwards), you won't find many decent English style wingers over here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Bit tangential but I can't understand why Perez seems to be used sparingly. He'd be the fourth name on my teamsheet (behind Wijnaldum, Janmaat and Sissoko). I agree, but it's probably because it's hard to name his best position, I think he is wasted out wide, but it's the a lone striker and he seems to be playing Gini further forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Just get the fucking deal done, got him to join us at 5/2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Just get the fucking deal done, got him to join us at 5/2. Priorities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I gather this window seems focused on obtaining "proven PL players" to minimize risk in the face of relegation, but how in any shape or form is Andros "200 loans" Townsend proven in any shape or form? Never rated him. Roughly what would 14 million get us in Spain? In that position? Nolito. If you want to go younger throw in another million and you land Iñaki Williams. Both Spanish-style wingers though (inside forwards), you won't find many decent English style wingers over here. Could get Williams and going for townsend[emoji38] Why did I ask lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I gather this window seems focused on obtaining "proven PL players" to minimize risk in the face of relegation, but how in any shape or form is Andros "200 loans" Townsend proven in any shape or form? Never rated him. Roughly what would 14 million get us in Spain? In that position? Nolito. If you want to go younger throw in another million and you land Iñaki Williams. Both Spanish-style wingers though (inside forwards), you won't find many decent English style wingers over here. Could get Williams and going for townsend[emoji38] Why did I ask lol He wouldn't come here, he's getting linked to all the top clubs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yeah that's how it works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I gather this window seems focused on obtaining "proven PL players" to minimize risk in the face of relegation, but how in any shape or form is Andros "200 loans" Townsend proven in any shape or form? Never rated him. Roughly what would 14 million get us in Spain? In that position? Nolito. If you want to go younger throw in another million and you land Iñaki Williams. Both Spanish-style wingers though (inside forwards), you won't find many decent English style wingers over here. Could get Williams and going for townsend[emoji38] Why did I ask lol He wouldn't come here, he's getting linked to all the top clubs Don't know if you don't try. We are a feeder club anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yeah Williams wouldn't probably come, but his release fee is 15m. Nolito could easily go to NUFC for a big PL payday if his transfer to us falls through. He's easily been the best winger in Spain not playing in the top 3 these past years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yeah that's how it works. Football Manager is to blame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I gather this window seems focused on obtaining "proven PL players" to minimize risk in the face of relegation, but how in any shape or form is Andros "200 loans" Townsend proven in any shape or form? Never rated him. Roughly what would 14 million get us in Spain? In that position? Nolito. If you want to go younger throw in another million and you land Iñaki Williams. Both Spanish-style wingers though (inside forwards), you won't find many decent English style wingers over here. Could get Williams and going for townsend[emoji38] Why did I ask lol He wouldn't come here, he's getting linked to all the top clubs Don't know if you don't try. We are a feeder club anyway. Not like he's playing for some backwater pub team now. It would be a step down for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I gather this window seems focused on obtaining "proven PL players" to minimize risk in the face of relegation, but how in any shape or form is Andros "200 loans" Townsend proven in any shape or form? Never rated him. Roughly what would 14 million get us in Spain? In that position? Nolito. If you want to go younger throw in another million and you land Iñaki Williams. Both Spanish-style wingers though (inside forwards), you won't find many decent English style wingers over here. Could get Williams and going for townsend[emoji38] Why did I ask lol He wouldn't come here, he's getting linked to all the top clubs Don't know if you don't try. We are a feeder club anyway. Not like he's playing for some backwater pub team now. It would be a step down for him We probably couldn't get him but don't play down the financial incentives we can offer any player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Seems a totally pointless signing to me. Fair enough, he' replacing Thauvin but he's not exactly needed replacing ahead of a LB, CB or striker. Appears like they're rolling the dice and throwing money around in the hope for impetus/bounce or whatever you want to call it. If, and it's a massive if, we stay up there's gonna be a helluva clear out this summer. Way too many purples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Don't know if it's been posted, but he had a run-out for our U21s today. If it's legit, seems a bit of a weird signing for you. He might be an upgrade on, say, Obertan, but you clearly have bigger issues. You've thrown a lot of money against the wall already - this would take you over 80M this summer/Jan according to Wiki - and you still have issues at the back and up front. How much more can you spend? Not having a dig, I'm just genuinely confused. I don't really see what the plan is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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