SUPERTOON Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 When does the window close/slam shut? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 When does the window close/slam shut? It'll be 11pm Tuesday night, I think. Unless you're Spurs, then its sometime the following day, if you're struggling to get a deal owa the line! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm not worried to be honest. We have enough to finish 2nd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm not worried to be honest. We have enough to finish 2nd. If we are to sign anyone, i want it to be someone who can help us next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 We looked utterly toothless without Shelvey and I think its a very real possibilty that someone like Leeds could pip us to second if he were injured for a prolonged period or suspended, failing to sign another CM could come back to bite us on the arse. A winger would be nice too, take some of the burden off Ritchie to create from out wide, penny pinching still I would suspect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexumaster Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 We looked utterly toothless without Shelvey and I think its a very real possibilty that someone like Leeds could pip us to second if he were injured for a prolonged period or suspended, failing to sign another CM could come back to bite us on the arse. A winger would be nice too, take some of the burden off Ritchie to create from out wide, penny pinching still I would suspect. This. I thought it was clear to everyone how important Shelvey has become to our side? It's highly likely he will suffer an injury/pick up another ban somewhere along the way. I do however understand the reluctance to buy cloggers. Either get a few loans as cover or buy a single creative midfielder for a bit more money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I still reckon we're winning it without any signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm not particularly concerned about not getting promoted, purely because of Rafa. It's an unnecessary gamble though, and if we fail , the blame will lay at the same door that it always lies, Ashley's. Injuries, suspensions and so on are obviously part of the game, and we're an injury to one of our very few key players away from putting promotion in jeopardy, and hoping that Rafa has the acumen to render any injuries and suspensions moot. We shouldn't have to do that when the rewards are gargantuan in comparison to a million or two here or there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I still reckon we're winning it without any signings. If Shelvey/Ritchie aren't injured, I'm confident we'll go up. If they are, we'll drop points, pressure will be on and I reckon it could get tight. We have to weigh up the risk of being lumbered with a player for years who isn't Prem quality and we can't shift him but he helped us to promotion, and the risk of not getting promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 We can essentially go 11 clear of Leeds with our game in hand. Shelvey or no Shelvey they would have to basically gain 4 wins worth of points on us. As shit as we were without Shelvey I don't think it's fully reflective of us without him (1.5 points per game), and even if it was that form would have us finishing on 87 points. Basically a win or two off promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 We can essentially go 11 clear of Leeds with our game in hand. Shelvey or no Shelvey they would have to basically gain 4 wins worth of points on us. As s*** as we were without Shelvey I don't think it's fully reflective of us without him (1.5 points per game), and even if it was that form would have us finishing on 87 points. Basically a win or two off promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSC26 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Not really that bothered if sign anyone else in this window. I'd only be happy with someone who can do the job in the Premier League. We've got 19 games left, we only need 11 wins and we'll be sat on 91pts which should get us in the top two. We'll be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I want us to sign a couple of very talented young players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I'm not bothered about signing anyone on a permanent basis this window. I want us to loan players though. Loans will probably happen on the last day of the transfer window. The FA Cup fixtures over the weekend will result in a few Premiership teams being knocked out so they'll be happier to loan out their fringe players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I think the fact we are trying to loan players rather than do permanent deals suggests we are more concerned about getting the right players for next season. I thought Rafa would have pushed the boat out more to get Townsend in on a permanent, but maybe his sights are set higher if we get promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KaKa Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Just looked him up. Attack minded. Central midfielder. Brazilian. Playing in Spain. Left footed. Hmmm, yes please. Would likely be very much a Rafa target too, being from La Liga. Also at 23 years would fit Ashley's silly criteria, whilst being a good age to have had enough experience to be productive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Football | Newcastle, presented an offer to Leganes for Appelt Pires: the details Home / Football International Football 26/01 15:10 | Football | Author: Gianluca Di Marzio From Spain to England, could this be the next trip of Gabriel Appelt Pires . The Newcastle , in fact, has presented an official offer to Leganes for the Brazilian player, also passed in Italy with the meshes of Juventus, Pescara and Livorno. The British company is pushing for an expensive loan with redemption obligation in the event of promotion, being engaged in the Championship . Now the ball is in Leganes which, in the coming days, will have to give an answer to the British. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Never heard of him. Probably a weakling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 intredasting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Only know that he's been one of their standout players this season. Scored vs. Barca, too. Lovely freekick. That was their first goal scored at home in the top flight. Was a class moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Why would they loan out a top player they just bought last summer? Obligation to buy for a substantial fee? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Personally can't wait for Lee Ryder to gleefully rubbish this later this evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can I be the first to say he is probably shit, useless and no doubt a weirdo and we shouldn't touch him with a bargepole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Can I be the first to say he is probably shit, useless and no doubt a weirdo and we shouldn't touch him with a bargepole. Probably has silly hair too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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