geordiedean Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 We're criminally short in both full back positions. Last year at least we had decentish cover in Mbemba, Gamez and Haidara. As things stand, Manquillo will play every other week and we'll have to rely on Clark (a very limited LB / our first choice CB now) or Sterry if someone gets injured. I doubt Lazaar would feature even if there's nobody else to play. Add to that Lejeune's injury and the lack of cover at CB.. With no youngsters good enough, we lack numbers in defence, never mind quality. Ashley's getting a bit ahead of himself in his attempts to undermine Rafa. We're two long-term injuries away from relegation as it stands. It's suicide to start the season like that. We had fuck all cover at the back last season, that’s why we were in or around the relegation zone for most of it.. Dummett played about half a season and Gamez and Haidara managed 5 appearances between them. Mbemba not much more. Manquillo started 20 PL games! We desperately need cover at the back. I’m not convinced about Schär and Yarney needs time. Clark played too much last season, he’s just not up to the level. A long term injury to Lascelles and we are certs to go down the rest of our defence is atrocious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElCid Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I wouldn't be to sure of that If fat cunt is still there he certainly will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Glad this is done by 5pm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 We need so much tomorrow and - not only will we fall short - we'll get nothing. We're in so much trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 We need so much tomorrow and - not only will we fall short - we'll get nothing. We're in so much trouble. It's looking like another shocker. Glad when it's all over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Do we even bother with last minute fake bids nowadays? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Do we even bother with last minute fake bids nowadays? We could be mulling them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 We need so much tomorrow and - not only will we fall short - we'll get nothing. We're in so much trouble. Agree with everything except the last bit. Don't see how we're in trouble like unless you think Benitez is going to leave because of lack of transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Douglas thinks it's unlikely we'll do anything now unsurprisingly. Think I'll avoid SSN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 We need so much tomorrow and - not only will we fall short - we'll get nothing. We're in so much trouble. Agree with everything except the last bit. Don't see how we're in trouble like unless you think Benitez is going to leave because of lack of transfers. People need to get real with the state our squad is in. As good as Rafa is we are only 1 or 2 long term injuries away from disaster. We have taken loans out and signed relegated players Theres a team down the road who played that game Our team is full of players who simply aren't good enough for this level but are being coached to be the sum of their parts We lack creativity goals and defensive solidity. Suspensions and injuries will royally fuck us as what we have in the squad as cover is frankly pathetic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 We need so much tomorrow and - not only will we fall short - we'll get nothing. We're in so much trouble. Agree with everything except the last bit. Don't see how we're in trouble like unless you think Benitez is going to leave because of lack of transfers. Our only #10 is Ayoze, the defence falls apart without Lascelles and Shelvey/Diame hit a purple patch but can't keep it up for another season. Our first XI is good enough to stay up but our threadbare squad means we're close to trouble - even with Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Douglas thinks it's unlikely we'll do anything now unsurprisingly. Think I'll avoid SSN. Is anyone actually surprised by this?. Charnley takes a fucking week to fire up the fax machine and compose an email It's groundhog day over and over. Every fucking year man and the likelihood of us signing anyone in January is zero too Could Rondon be Rafas last signing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Can't see anything happening, maybe a last minute loan from a club desperate to offload some clogger for the season but I think we're pretty much 'closed for business'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Douglas thinks it's unlikely we'll do anything now unsurprisingly. Think I'll avoid SSN. Where's he said that? Almost certainly the truth, like. 12 hours ago the Chronicle were saying that it was positive regarding incomings. Should make up their mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Chronicle buy the club's bullshit every fucking year then wonder why people aren't happy with them, the fucking morons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 What happened to that green light Rafa was given the other day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 What happened to that green light Rafa was given the other day Charnley forgot to press the button at the crossing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 What happened to that green light Rafa was given the other day No doubt was meant literally and currently sat on his desk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Douglas thinks it's unlikely we'll do anything now unsurprisingly. Think I'll avoid SSN. Where's he said that? Almost certainly the truth, like. 12 hours ago the Chronicle were saying that it was positive regarding incomings. Should make up their mind. Here: Shambles as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Probably time to lock this thread until January. That's the real test for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 It feels to me like the last week or so the club have just been going through the French/Belgium/Holland database they own to find cheap defenders (and then get rebuffed). Doesn’t feel like Rafa’s type for the more recent players linked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Probably time to lock this thread until January. That's the real test for me. Can’t keep saying the next window is the real test. What use is taking an A-Level when you already failed your AS, GCSE, SATS, Spelling proficiency? The only test now is whether we can get Ashley and chums expelled ASAP before they can do further damage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Probably time to lock this thread until January. That's the real test for me. Can’t keep saying the next window is the real test. What use is taking an A-Level when you already failed your AS, GCSE, SATS, Spelling proficiency? The only test now is whether we can get Ashley and chums expelled ASAP before they can do further damage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 So the 25% increase in season ticket prices has been put to good use Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 So the 25% increase in season ticket prices has been put to good use Add to the Championship promotion attempt warchest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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