LFEE Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 We will get a striker, GK and another offensive midfielder that's comfortable down the middle and on the left. We'll go with the LB's we have and No.10's who along with Atsu will compete with said offensive midfielder. 4 squad players will be sold or loaned out with a GK most certain to be sold if not two. Maybe 1 surprise sale... prediction would be Ritchie. Let's see how all that pans out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Look at West Brom. They've got arguably less goal threat in that team than we do, and were able to go on Holiday for the last 6 or 7 games purely because they were organised. Same with Burnley, never in trouble at all. English Football is not what its made out to be. I know your not suggesting we aspire to the levels of Burnley & West Brom I'll take West Brom comfortable next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 We will get a striker, GK and another offensive midfielder that's comfortable down the middle and on the left. We'll go with the LB's we have and No.10's who along with Atsu will compete with said offensive midfielder. 4 squad players will be sold or loaned out with a GK most certain to be sold if not two. Maybe 1 surprise sale... prediction would be Ritchie. Let's see how all that pans out I wish i had your confidence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Look at West Brom. They've got arguably less goal threat in that team than we do, and were able to go on Holiday for the last 6 or 7 games purely because they were organised. Same with Burnley, never in trouble at all. English Football is not what its made out to be. I know your not suggesting we aspire to the levels of Burnley & West Brom For next year, that's exactly what we must do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 We will get a striker, GK and another offensive midfielder that's comfortable down the middle and on the left. We'll go with the LB's we have and No.10's who along with Atsu will compete with said offensive midfielder. 4 squad players will be sold or loaned out with a GK most certain to be sold if not two. Maybe 1 surprise sale... prediction would be Ritchie. Let's see how all that pans out I wish i had your confidence Pretty obvious that a striker and GK are high on Rafa's list. I think the club will have to do everything possible to deliver on those fronts even if some of the lesser targets go by the wayside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Think we'll get a striker to replace Murphy and an experienced keeper with Krul and Darlow leaving. Can't see any other major changes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 If Caballero and Abraham were the first choices for those positions (maybe second in Caballero's case) then it gives you an idea of the sort of budget he's operating with and the sort of players we'll be going for. Time to pull a couple of rabbits out of a couple of hats, Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Is it a maximum of 2 loans we're allowed overall or is it a maximum of 2 domestic loans? Can see us using the loan market again like the Merino deal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I think striker and a keeper too. If we're lucky perhaps another midfielder/winger, but would really depend on shifting bodies. It'll be enough to keep us up, but we'll be back to Rafa vs Ashley next summer with increased intensity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Is it a maximum of 2 loans we're allowed overall or is it a maximum of 2 domestic loans? Can see us using the loan market again like the Merino deal Far as I'm aware you're allowed unlimited international loans, as they're seen as actual transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 If Caballero and Abraham were the first choices for those positions (maybe second in Caballero's case) then it gives you an idea of the sort of budget he's operating with and the sort of players we'll be going for. Time to pull a couple of rabbits out of a couple of hats, Rafa. Still hopeful we'll get Reina. Think he'd be ideal for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 If Caballero and Abraham were the first choices for those positions (maybe second in Caballero's case) then it gives you an idea of the sort of budget he's operating with and the sort of players we'll be going for. Time to pull a couple of rabbits out of a couple of hats, Rafa. Still hopeful we'll get Reina. Think he'd be ideal for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Once again, we're relying on Gayle and Shelvey to stay fit, in form and out of trouble as things currently stand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Not much time for a new keeper to come in before the start of the season and get to know the defenders, work on communication etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Not much time for a new keeper to come in before the start of the season and get to know the defenders, work on communication etc. Sels had all pre-season with us and it looked like he'd never seen a football before Understand your point though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Not much time for a new keeper to come in before the start of the season and get to know the defenders, work on communication etc. Darlow and Elliott are still here. Rafa doesn't seem to think they are up to Premier class but they are probably good enough to start the season while a new keeper gets up to speed. Elliott's not a bad stand in keeper even if we sell Darlow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 As long as we stay in the league and Rafa is happy then that will do first season back. We haven't go the money to compete but that will change next year and we can build on what we've got. Really we only need to finish above one team we didnt last year, we've got that in us now. I still expect 3 signings of decent quality, 2 if we can't shift some of the deadwood. We'll be fine, the advantage we have over most is our manager, we either put faith in him doing what's needed or stop worrying g he's gonna leave every 5 mins as he doesn't make any difference anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 As long as we stay in the league and Rafa is happy then that will do first season back. We haven't go the money to compete but that will change next year Seen this a lot, i do struggle to understand why people think it will be any different next year. The owner is still Mike Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 As long as we stay in the league and Rafa is happy then that will do first season back. We haven't go the money to compete but that will change next year Seen this a lot, i do struggle to understand why people think it will be any different next year. The owner is still Mike Ashley. How much did he spend the season we went down? Before the money went batshit crazy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 That's because we were going down otherwise, see really no evidence to suggest we'll suddenly start spending cash if i'm honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 As long as we stay in the league and Rafa is happy then that will do first season back. We haven't go the money to compete but that will change next year Seen this a lot, i do struggle to understand why people think it will be any different next year. The owner is still Mike Ashley. How much did he spend the season we went down? Before the money went batshit crazy. 65-70 million Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 That's because we were going down otherwise, see really no evidence to suggest we'll suddenly start spending cash if i'm honest. about 45million was spent pre-season. Ashley's main issue is suspect/clinically insane managerial appointments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Five years of transfer famine only to feast with McClaren. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Five years of transfer famine only to feast with McClaren. :lol: And what a banquet it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 That's because we were going down otherwise, see really no evidence to suggest we'll suddenly start spending cash if i'm honest. about 45million was spent pre-season. Ashley's main issue is suspect/clinically insane managerial appointments. Aye and without that spending we would have been certainties for the drop, Ashley only spends when he's investment is in danger. I don't see that changing and i really don't see why people think any different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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