Guest HTT II Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Just now, STM said: Seems an incredibly hard person to replace IMO. It's not that I rate him especially highly but his role right now is crucial. I think we all know Shelvey isn't the long term answer but it's hard to see the value in risking replacing him before other positions. It's more likely that we bring in a midfielder on loan to support a number of midfield positions. Get in an athletic mobile player and he’s easily replaceable, Ramsey if he signs will provide the creativity and passing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Just now, HTT II said: Get in an athletic mobile player and he’s easily replaceable, Ramsey if he signs will provide the creativity and passing. Not sure Howe will see it that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, STM said: Not sure Howe will see it that way. I’m hoping he sees Shelvey long term as dead wood as with most of them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Ramsey with our injury record Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I'm up for Ramsey unless he's the only midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Am I right in thinking it’s Saturday go go go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, HTT II said: I’m hoping we can get enough quality in to not start Shelvey like.. Imo shelvy has been one of the better more hard working players since howes arrival I would put him 8th on the replacement list he's the only one who can pass a ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Said it before but Ramsey would be a class signing, if he was ever fit. Not sure we can take a risk on someone who has already missed 14 games this season due to four different injuries and a history of layoffs. Assuming it’s Ramsey and two other midfielders, I’d be satisfied. If we’re relying on Ramsey to play football regularly, I’d be worried. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Of all the signings we’ve been linked with so far, I’d be delighted with any of the following which seem realistic - Trippier Botman Rodon Kelly Kamara A good mix of experience but with one eye to the future also. Absolutely in agreement with others re the likes of Dembele, we need to avoid mercenaries with shit injury records at all costs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Ramsey scares me. His injury record is so abysmal. Great gamble if he isn't the only CM coming in. Ramsey and Gini might work. For us and howe, getting premier league experience/players that can hit the ground running is pivotal. It looks like we could bring in a few pieces this window. We cant afford to accommodate players that are longterm projects. Trippier would be huge for this reason too. All that said, I'd bloody love Sule and Botman! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 We can’t be throwing money at players who’d rather not be here. No bad apples please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Don't buy the Ramsey to us rumour. Feels like Juve are playing the dark arts here. Why would he express his interest in joining us via the Italian media? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 1 hour ago, STM said: Shelvey Ramsey Joelinton As a midfield 3 (under Howe) is light years from what we will have been used to. Shelvey= Quarter back Joelinton= Box to box ball winner/carrier Ramsey= Creative attacking midfielder I know we would all like more in centre midfield but for the next 6 months, this looks fairly tasty to me. Would need to change Shelvey for a defensive midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) A midfield 3 of Kamara, Cajuste and Joelinton could be quite tasty after a bit of YouTube scouting. Edited December 30, 2021 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Cajuste isn't even 1st choice for Sweden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Are we linked with Jens Cajuste again? More an Ashley signing isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Can't believe we're signing Lukaku. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Shearergol said: Are we linked with Jens Cajuste again? More an Ashley signing isn't he? Not heavily, I read something linking us again the other week. Don’t think he’s been fully fit until recently, but still linked heavily with Leeds aswell. I would imagine all these players scouted by Nickson have been put forward. The blokes clearly a fucking genius now Joe’s worth at least 80 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, Mr Raspberry Jam said: Can't believe we're signing Lukaku. It was an absolutely shit move for him to go back there (footballing-wise). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosenrot Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, carpetman1 said: My wife, someone that before meeting me didn't have a clue about football, is so excited for the window. Enthused by Rafa, who wouldn't be, she tolerated "Mr Greggs", but is now champing at the bit to see who we sign. I caught her watching SSN today! Didn't happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tsunami said: We can’t be throwing money at players who’d rather not be here. No bad apples please. Keegan's golden rule and a good explanation as why his record in the transfer market was so ridiculously good and team spirit so high. Edited December 30, 2021 by Wolfcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Emotic said: Yep. “Familiar with a relegation scrap” signing, if true. Yes he was, and he wasn't given anywhere near enough time to prove himself - he'd hitched his wagon to a total fucking relegation express train, don't forget. I wish we'd persisted with him, and since leaving, he has gone on to do well in Italy. I wouldn't be at all disappointed if we tried to get him back - he's a good player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Just now, brummie said: Yes he was, and he wasn't given anywhere near enough time to prove himself - he'd hitched his wagon to a total fucking relegation express train, don't forget. I wish we'd persisted with him, and since leaving, he has gone on to do well in Italy. I wouldn't be at all disappointed if we tried to get him back - he's a good player. That’ll do for me Bonny lad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Sorry if already posted: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Am I reading that wrong? 'Expect Newcastle to go big this window but they will walk away if you quote over £40m' I'm just glad we're engaging in the transfer market. I can't actually remember what that's like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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