Kieran Trippier: has a chance to play against Everton (Howe)

[christ]

If he does go it’ll be very interesting to see whether this kick starts a bigger rejig on the playing side. I don’t think Miggy will be anywhere near as effective without Trips, so we might look to upgrade there too while his value is relatively high.

[pubteam]

4 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

 

[The Prophet]

"Show me the money" basically.

[TBG]

 

 

 

 

[54]

UK Vs German press, one for the ages.

[pubteam]

RTG must be kicking right off.

[Guybrush]

Why aye! Out of nowhere. 

 

Agree with others, having Livramento makes this a lot easier to take.

 

This also diminishes Almiron's effectiveness for me. Tripps is the only one who gets the best out of him with their shared understanding.

[Erikse]

5 minutes ago, Karjala said:

And good luck finding better for £15m.

 

I'd hate it to happen, but I could understand if we accepted £70m for Joelinton or £100m for Bruno, but this will hurt us more than we can gain from it.

 

If we sold Bruno, we better buy a bloody good midfielder to replace him before the window closes. Because otherwise we are basically giving up on the season. That would hurt us more on the field with the midfield crisis we have. I believe our winrate without Bruno is also way worse than our winrate without Trippier.

 

 

Edited January 20, 2024 by Erikse

[La Parka]

I'd take kimmich in exchange ?

[Scoot]

Something up on his personal life I think. Very strange one.

[mighty__mag]

So a while back, rumours suggested he'd been messing and his relationship was on the rocks.

 

I didn't believe any of it and thought it was idiots stirring the pot. (Still not sure)

 

Can anyone explain wtf is going on, because he's a key player, and leader, the manger absolutely loves him, top pro and character. 

 

It's not making sense to me and I'm convinced it's bollocks?

 

 

Edited January 20, 2024 by mighty__mag

[gbandit]

Excellent negotiating. Ashley would have him in a helicopter right now with a couple of boxes of complimentary Sports Shite mugs 

[powellnufc]

Ashby anywhere near ready to step up as Livramerto backup? 

[Beren]

There is something to be said for him being a progress stopper for Tino, but then again Tino could probably learn a fair bit from him too. It's a no-lose situation IMO.

 

I'd probably be marginally in favour of shifting him if we can recoup £20m+.

[Karjala]

1 minute ago, Erikse said:

 

If we sold Bruno, we better buy a bloody good midfielder to replace him before the window closes. Because otherwise we are basically giving up on the season. That would hurt us more on the field with the midfield crisis we have. I believe our winrate without Bruno is also way worse than it is without Trippier.

For sure, but I could see the long term argument.

 

Fwiw, I still don't think we are a million miles away from challenging, and don't believe we need to sell players. Keep the current squad more or less fit, and add 3 pieces of quality in the summer, along with Tonali.

[La Parka]

1 minute ago, powellnufc said:

Ashby anywhere near ready to step up as Livramerto backup? 

Not been playing for a while, but might be injured @Groo

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[SUPERTOON]

 

[Menace]

I don't think Bayern usually overpay for players so these £20M figures people are spouting aren't realistic I'd think.

[nufc123]

3 minutes ago, powellnufc said:

Ashby anywhere near ready to step up as Livramerto backup? 

No

[Guest]

Simon Thomas just said Trippier not interested on Soccer Saturday. 

 

 

Edited January 20, 2024 by Optimistic Nut

[christ]

1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said:

 

£25m for a 33 year old right back would be absolutely insane tbf.

[Doctor Zaius]

Its a difficult one to judge I think. 

 

Just looking at some of the best full backs. Lahm retired at 34, Alba moved to MLS at 33, Neville (i know) was pretty much done at 34, Cole left Chelsea at 34, Zabaleta left City at 32, Cafu played on at Milan until 38, Walker still looking good at 33. Trippier will be 34 in September, he's obviously ridiculously fit and a great professional but in a league as demanding as the PL he'll only have so long left as an elite. Personally, I think despite a drop off in form, he's easily got another two seasons in him, especially if we're able to rotate with Livramento. 

 

He might feel that he could play on in the Bundesliga more than he could in the PL. It depends what Bayern are offering, contract wise too. 

  

[christ]

Just now, Optimistic Nut said:

Simon Thomas just said Trippier not interested in Soccer Saturday. 

Neither am I. Shite since Jeff left.

[Gazzaschicken]

4 minutes ago, Beren said:

There is something to be said for him being a progress stopper for Tino, but then again Tino could probably learn a fair bit from him too. It's a no-lose situation IMO.

 

I'd probably be marginally in favour of shifting him if we can recoup £20m+.

Same I think if we got an offer of £20m plus we couldn't turn that down he's 33.