Ikon Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I know we're tight as fuck, but at the same time i cant see Rafa wanting to go in to the new season with only 3 CM. Maybe we're after Sturaro as well, maybe, maybe not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. Ki is 29. On Diame, as good as he was.. who knows which form of him turns up in pre-season He was class for West Ham one season then shipped off to Hull the next. Shite or Hull first season then amazing the next Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. His goal record isn't that good btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Great if he's replacing Colback & Saivet. Worrying if he's a cheapskate way to replace Merino, which it will be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Ki Sung-Yong - 17/18 All Goals & Assists ● LIVE Season Goals Player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I know we're tight as fuck, but at the same time i cant see Rafa wanting to go in to the new season with only 3 CM. Maybe we're after Sturaro as well, maybe, maybe not. I presume you think Hayden will be let go? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppaz Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Good move by Rafa and the club. Ki is a good PL player and if we get better signings with the rest of the cash, we will be a better team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Woah, actually signing a player, and one that is decent too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. His goal record isn't that good btw. Tbf he scored 8 in 33 games for Swansea in 2015, that's good that. Shows capability at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I know we're tight as fuck, but at the same time i cant see Rafa wanting to go in to the new season with only 3 CM. Maybe we're after Sturaro as well, maybe, maybe not. I presume you think Hayden will be let go? Dont think Rafa wants (ideally) him as 3/4th choice tbh. Doubt he minds him staying but i think if get a decent offer then yes, he might let him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Merino's replacement I guess and on a free? Ashley will be loving it. Seems to be a solid player, that said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Good replacement for Merino and if it means that there's more funds for attackers and wingers, great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I know we're tight as fuck, but at the same time i cant see Rafa wanting to go in to the new season with only 3 CM. Maybe we're after Sturaro as well, maybe, maybe not. I presume you think Hayden will be let go? Dont think Rafa wants (ideally) him as 3/4th choice tbh. Doubt he minds him staying but i think if get a decent offer then yes, he might let him go. There should be a queue of championship clubs after Hayden, if indeed Ki is a replacement for Hayden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. His goal record isn't that good btw. Tbf he scored 8 in 33 games for Swansea in 2015, that's good that. Shows capability at least. Purple patch? as he has only 12 goals in 139 PL games for swansea in total. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. His goal record isn't that good btw. Tbf he scored 8 in 33 games for Swansea in 2015, that's good that. Shows capability at least. 3 of them assisted by Shelvey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. His goal record isn't that good btw. Tbf he scored 8 in 33 games for Swansea in 2015, that's good that. Shows capability at least. Purple patch? as he has only 12 goals in 139 PL games for swansea in total. That was the season Swansea were decent and finished 8th. If Rafa can get him in a system that work and him playing well, no reason he couldnt repeat it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. His goal record isn't that good btw. Tbf he scored 8 in 33 games for Swansea in 2015, that's good that. Shows capability at least. Purple patch? as he has only 12 goals in 139 PL games for swansea in total. That was the season Swansea were decent and finished 8th. If Rafa can get him in a system that work and him playing well, no reason he couldnt repeat it Possibly, but 3 years is a long time in football. I'm interested to hear how Swansea fans thought he did last season in a struggling team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. Ki is 29. On Diame, as good as he was.. who knows which form of him turns up in pre-season He was class for West Ham one season then shipped off to Hull the next. s**** or Hull first season then amazing the next I don’t think any ever used him as a ball winning defensive midfielder though. He was seen as an attacking midfielder which he’s done well although inconsistently. Think Rafa realised this or maybe just lucked into it.. He doesn’t need the same sort of pace as he used before. Just little bursts of power, disrupt and move the ball on.. that he can do. Maybe they’ll bring on Ki for him after 70 mins. If games are going well. Protect his legs etc. We need some young legs in attack too. Townsend must be about 30 at this stage so this rumoured switch between him and selling on Ritchie sounds like a temporary fix. I quite like Ritchie actually, would prefer if we kept him. And does that mean Hayden keeps his place. Has he done enough to stay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I thought Ki was a defensive midfielder tbf Transfermarkt (usually accurate) indicates he played near 50% of games there for Swansea last season too. Depends how Rafa sees him I suppose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. Ki is 29. On Diame, as good as he was.. who knows which form of him turns up in pre-season He was class for West Ham one season then shipped off to Hull the next. s**** or Hull first season then amazing the next I don’t think any ever used him as a ball winning defensive midfielder though. He was seen as an attacking midfielder which he’s done well although inconsistently. Think Rafa realised this or maybe just lucked into it.. He doesn’t need the same sort of pace as he used before. Just little bursts of power, disrupt and move the ball on.. that he can do. Maybe they’ll bring on Ki for him after 70 mins. If games are going well. Protect his legs etc. We need some young legs in attack too. Townsend must be about 30 at this stage so this rumoured switch between him and selling on Ritchie sounds like a temporary fix. I quite like Ritchie actually, would prefer if we kept him. And does that mean Hayden keeps his place. Has he done enough to stay? He's 26 i think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 If we’re creating chances he will score goals for us. Seem to remember some long range screamers for Celtic as well. He had a bit of pace for carrying the ball. What age is he now? Nowhere near the wrecking ball that Diame turned into last season. Can’t see anyone taking his place in the starting 11, including that Juventus chap. Ki is 29. On Diame, as good as he was.. who knows which form of him turns up in pre-season He was class for West Ham one season then shipped off to Hull the next. Shite or Hull first season then amazing the next He was fine at hull first season until he got crocked to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 First Asian to play for NUFC? (Chopra doesn't count) Hope it's more of a case of freeing transfer funds for other areas rather than next to no money for new signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Signing a soon to be 30 year old on a free from a relegated team. Poor Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Should kick start the season ticket renewals if nothing else. What a time to be alive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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