Leazes_End_Mag Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 No chance we're getting anyone in now. How come? Do deals not get done in the last 2 days like?? Reverse psychology. If I keep saying something wont happen, it definitely will happen. Either that or if I convince myself that we won't sign anyone then I won't be disappointed if i'm proven correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Not sure Mooy is Premier League quality. He looked okay against us earlier in the season but nothing better than various others we've played against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Celtic Croat: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/583437/Celtic-transfer-news-Jozo-Simunovic-Newcastle-Crystal-Palace-Sunderland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 https://twitter.com/CaulkinTheTimes/status/826057268751908864 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Nowt then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 https://twitter.com/CaulkinTheTimes/status/826057268751908864 Joy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 It'll probably happen sometime tomorrow, as it means they get an unwanted players off their books, and potentially another defender in on loan, if the Mbemba swap is true. But slightly disappointing that it appears its him or nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 https://twitter.com/CaulkinTheTimes/status/826057268751908864 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 https://twitter.com/CaulkinTheTimes/status/826057268751908864 That's Rafa on the right... http://static.stuff.co.nz/files/CANADIANS.JPG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 https://twitter.com/CaulkinTheTimes/status/826057268751908864 No chance we're getting anyone in now. Called it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/prowrestling/images/6/6f/Kurt_Angle_wwe_title_2002.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Quite clear since the first week of the window we weren't actively interested in signing anyone. If something came along which was a good deal then we'd have a sniff, but we haven't gone out to get any targets we've identified to cover areas of weakness. If Rafa is happy with that then fair enough, time will tell if it's enough for see us through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 A surprising number of people have said to me that there is no transfer activity because of the fact that Mike Ashley has "got involved" again, as was said a few weeks back. Many people thought it could not be true, that (even) Ashley would not have been so stupid as to interfere (ever) again, with transfers. Seems like the 'rumours' were true. It seems likely that, because of that, Rafa is now dispirited enough to not 'force through' transfers that he thinks we need. Many people now feel that Rafa will see us promoted (with or without transfers-in this January) and will then be off, straight away. Ashley has interefered, the "stain" of his new involvement (and I know he is the owner !!) will be too much for Rafa, as he will know it means that we will be permanent failures . . . again. It is a great shame, the dreams of us becoming a 'proper football club' again, appear to have been dashed. Speculation? Yes indeed, but it seems to be quite possibly what is happening, to be quite likely what is actually behind this strange transfers failure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alijmitchell Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I am a little concerned that we seem to be not getting anyone. We could really do with a little extra quality. However I can see we have a settled squad and with AFCON players coming back we're pretty strong. So I can see why we won't be bent over a barrel for players that aren't in the bracket we are ultimately after. However, the part of this that does potentially worry me is the possibility that players have been identified and Rafa hasn't been backed. If that is the case I can see trouble ahead Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why would he stay till the summer then leave as opposed to go now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why would he stay till the summer then leave as opposed to go now? Because it wouldn't be surprising if they told him he'd have funds for the summer and then the same thing happens. Only next time leaving us with a poor Premiership squad which he probably won't accept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why would he stay till the summer then leave as opposed to go now? Because it wouldn't be surprising if they told him he'd have funds for the summer and then the same thing happens. Only next time leaving us with a poor Premiership squad which he probably won't accept. In that case you'd think even more that he'd have the clout to say"back me now or I go" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why would he stay till the summer then leave as opposed to go now? Because, he is a football person and he cares about how he spends his life, what he does with his life, and he intends to get us promoted. Then, if the rumours of the recent Ashley involvement in transfers policy are true (as seems worryingly likely) then he will be off . . . straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 A surprising number of people have said to me that there is no transfer activity because of the fact that Mike Ashley has "got involved" again, as was said a few weeks back. Many people thought it could not be true, that (even) Ashley would not have been so stupid as to interfere (ever) again, with transfers. Seems like the 'rumours' were true. It seems likely that, because of that, Rafa is now dispirited enough to not 'force through' transfers that he thinks we need. Many people now feel that Rafa will see us promoted (with or without transfers-in this January) and will then be off, straight away. Ashley has interefered, the "stain" of his new involvement (and I know he is the owner !!) will be too much for Rafa, as he will know it means that we will be permanent failures . . . again. It is a great shame, the dreams of us becoming a 'proper football club' again, appear to have been dashed. Speculation? Yes indeed, but it seems to be quite possibly what is happening, to be quite likely what is actually behind this strange transfers failure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why would he stay till the summer then leave as opposed to go now? If he gets the club promoted its another notch on his CV...esp with having to deal with Ashley & Co and he probably wants to finish the job if he can. If he goes now he gets aggro from the club, fans and media who will say he couldn't hack the Championship.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why would he stay till the summer then leave as opposed to go now? Because, he is a football person and he cares about how he spends his life, what he does with his life, and he intends to get us promoted. Then, if the rumours of the recent Ashley involvement in transfers policy are true (as seems worryingly likely) then he will be off . . . straight away. So he's quite happy to be a patsy in the short term ? He's not the man I thought he was then, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 A surprising number of people have said to me that there is no transfer activity because of the fact that Mike Ashley has "got involved" again, as was said a few weeks back. Many people thought it could not be true, that (even) Ashley would not have been so stupid as to interfere (ever) again, with transfers. Seems like the 'rumours' were true. It seems likely that, because of that, Rafa is now dispirited enough to not 'force through' transfers that he thinks we need. Many people now feel that Rafa will see us promoted (with or without transfers-in this January) and will then be off, straight away. Ashley has interefered, the "stain" of his new involvement (and I know he is the owner !!) will be too much for Rafa, as he will know it means that we will be permanent failures . . . again. It is a great shame, the dreams of us becoming a 'proper football club' again, appear to have been dashed. Speculation? Yes indeed, but it seems to be quite possibly what is happening, to be quite likely what is actually behind this strange transfers failure. Glad you are happy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why would he stay till the summer then leave as opposed to go now? Because it wouldn't be surprising if they told him he'd have funds for the summer and then the same thing happens. Only next time leaving us with a poor Premiership squad which he probably won't accept. In that case you'd think even more that he'd have the clout to say"back me now or I go" It depends how desperate he is to get someone in this window. He might be okay with sticking with what he's got then spending more in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Why would he stay till the summer then leave as opposed to go now? Because, he is a football person and he cares about how he spends his life, what he does with his life, and he intends to get us promoted. Then, if the rumours of the recent Ashley involvement in transfers policy are true (as seems worryingly likely) then he will be off . . . straight away. So he's quite happy to be a patsy in the short term ? He's not the man I thought he was then, He is the man I thought he was. Read what I wrote again. Rafa has standards of life, unlike some other football managers, one in particular who just "upped and left us" . . twice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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