Darth Crooks Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Still can't make sense of it - our value will plummet if we get relegated - he stands to lose more if we go down than if he invested now. Ashley doesn't care. He's a spiteful, vindictive and petty little man and I genuinely feel like he prioritises shafting the club (and hence the fans) over money. More than ever, the fans need to get behind the team. I don't believe Ashley will be here come the start of next season so if we can stick together and help the team battle through the next few months, we can move on and consign him to history. This is true enough but I also think that he just does the same method he always does despite it not working in a football context - definition of madness type stuff. He's massively thick and ignorant of the needs of the team. His 'Speaks Direct' interview assumed that a midtable finish would just transpire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 He's gambling on Rafa keeping us up on a shoestring then isn't he, the daft f***ing c***. No doubt will then f*** Rafa again in the summer to force him to quit so he can start the cycle again, unless he can fleece some idiots to buy us in the meantime. Yep, this is his gamble. Rafa keeps us up on a small budget, club is worth far more... If we go down he will then reinvest to go back up, rinse and repeat. If we go down this time tho I think he has used up all his cards. Yeah we'll not survive another relegation like, gambling again is absolutely ludicrous when you consider the rewards for staying in the league. He's literally the only owner doing it as well, everyone else is doing whatever it takes not to get relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I think it's fair to say that Rafa will have pulled off a miracle if we stay up this season tbh. The fact that we aren't already with West Brom and Swansea is a testament to him and the player's attitudes. I'll go from a 5 to an 8 on the relegation meter if we don't bring anyone in like. It's so competitive at the bottom this year. My kingdom for Villa, Sunderland, Wigan, or Hull relegation fodder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Depressing as feck. The hope with Mitro is that his international performances will determine his value. Tbh, the sort of signings we've been looking at bringing in, I'm not even sure they are going to make any more difference than playing Mitro would. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I think it's fair to say that Rafa will have pulled off a miracle if we stay up this season tbh. The fact that we aren't already with West Brom and Swansea is a testament to him and the player's attitudes. I'll go from a 5 to an 8 on the relegation meter if we don't bring anyone in like. It's so competitive at the bottom this year. My kingdom for Villa, Sunderland, Wigan, or Hull relegation fodder. Agreed. I just wish someone would do a really deep forensic analysis of where the fuck the money is in the press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I think it's fair to say that Rafa will have pulled off a miracle if we stay up this season tbh. The fact that we aren't already with West Brom and Swansea is a testament to him and the player's attitudes. I'll go from a 5 to an 8 on the relegation meter if we don't bring anyone in like. It's so competitive at the bottom this year. My kingdom for Villa, Sunderland, Wigan, or Hull relegation fodder. MotY for me if he keeps us up with this squad, no exaggeration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 The Sun are almost certainly talking s**** mind. Even if it's true, it will be pure guesswork from their part. We all know the score. We get a couple of loans in and that will be that. I wouldn’t be so sure…………this lot broke the curry story - no doubt that wanker Bishop is feeding them info – the tosser! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I suppose one shred of hope is that in the January 2013 window, we managed to make a number of signings (the french influx) quite late in the window, once Ashley decided to release some cash... Debuchy signed on 4th January Sissoko signed on 21st Janury Mbiwa & Gouffran signed 22nd January Haidara signed 25th January then Mbabu signed on 31st January. So as long as Rafa has his targets lined up, if/when someone is able to give him a budget, then we can hopefully make a move. The clock is ticking, but still time to make significant moves, if allowed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I suppose one shred of hope is that in the January 2013 window, we managed to make a number of signings (the french influx) quite late in the window, once Ashley decided to release some cash... Debuchy signed on 4th January Sissoko signed on 21st Janury Mbiwa & Gouffran signed 22nd January Haidara signed 25th January then Mbabu signed on 31st January. So as long as Rafa has his targets lined up, if/when someone is able to give him a budget, then we can hopefully make a move. The clock is ticking, but still time to make significant moves, if allowed. Assuming those players don't move elsewhere like Tammy Abrahams did in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 didn't remember them all being so late actually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why he no play for palace? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why he no play for palace? He no play Palace cos leg went snap snap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why he no play for palace? Not sure, I know he got a really bad injury a few years when Pardew was there though, maybe he's just struggled to find he way back into the team with them signing quite a few in his position under Allardyce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvuge Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why he no play for palace? Behind both Schlupp and Van Aanholt I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why he no play for palace? Behind both Schlupp and Van Aanholt I guess. Hard to know why though... neither of them are very good left backs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why he no play for palace? Not sure, I know he got a really bad injury a few years when Pardew was there though, maybe he's just struggled to find he way back into the team with them signing quite a few in his position under Allardyce. Pardew snapped his mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Googled him. First result 'Pape Souaré: "I didn't know when the pain would stop" He'll fit in well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Not keen on Souare. He's ok going forward but a mess defensively, that's before taking into account what his accident may or may not have done to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Schlupp got injured last night supposedly so this might be off before it started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why he no play for palace? He no play Palace cos leg went snap snap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Yes to him if its on loan. Liked him before the crash and we need a competent left back on the ball. Been solid enough with Manquillo but he'd be an uprgrade all over if he's fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papavasiliou Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Bloody hell, a left back! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Can’t be true, we’ll never sign a LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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