Guest reefatoon Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Cookie1892 said: its more capable currently than the other two i mentioned, That’s not true though. If we had Schar and Fernandez in there, I would feel a lot more confident than if we kept on plodding with Shelvey and Longstaff. They don’t protect the back four or create chances, we need to rectify that as soon as possible and when we do it will help shore up defence and assist attack. It’s vitally important to upgrade now, so much more so than more centrebacks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Can't really see what we've done wrong here that warrants any criticism or hysteria. We pursued the player as he appeared available and Lille were open to discussing a move; and if reports are to be believed they've pulled out, which is their prerogative to do so if they please. I can't see how that means we've wasted time, in pursuing one of our main targets believing, and having right to believe a deal was possible. Particularly when we have reportedly identified back up targets and are working on those too. We're clearly doing all we can to improve our situation. Those working with the club know more than most of us, and will have identified the areas of improvement and will likely have pages upon pages of players. Let's not lose our minds here and go into delirium each time a tweet is shared. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 minute ago, reefatoon said: I can’t get my head around fans thinking our midfield will be fine until the summer. Not sure what they have been witnessing. Agree its a big problem but with Wilson out I'd have a striker as being a lot more important. The links seem pretty quiet outside loads of defenders so far which is a bit worrying IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Fuck sake. Waste of fucking time. Edited January 10, 2022 by toon25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, TheHoob said: Romano saying we're already working on two other candidates though don't think that's particularly new. I actually think the club have played this quite well. We've obviousky sounded out the lad to see if he's interested, stuck in in two reasonable offers and moved down the list when it has become clear Lille are messing us around. It sends a message that we won't just pay silly prices. What we probably needed was a transfer request from the player. Edited January 10, 2022 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, OoOGazOoO said: Anyone else feel that Lille have literally just had our pants down for a whole week and wasted our time? Get used to it, lots of clubs are going to take us for a ride Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Infinitely Content said: Can't really see what we've done wrong here that warrants any criticism or hysteria. We pursued the player as he appeared available and Lille were open to discussing a move; and if reports are to be believed they've pulled out, which is their prerogative to do so if they please. I can't see how that means we've wasted time, in pursuing one of our main targets believing, and having right to believe a deal was possible. Particularly when we have reportedly identified back up targets and are working on those too. We're clearly doing all we can to improve our situation. Those working with the club know more than most of us, and will have identified the areas of improvement and will likely have pages upon pages of players. Let's not lose our minds here and go into delirium each time a tweet is shared. 100 times this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Man Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Would've been similar levels of bed wetting if he'd signed for 40m+ and looked anything less than world class on debut anyway so at least that's avoided. Zagadou at Dortmund another gigantic left footed CB that was tenuously linked in Germany last week so be interested to see if that one resurfaces now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, OoOGazOoO said: Anyone else feel that Lille have literally just had our pants down for a whole week and wasted our time? Not at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 minute ago, triggs said: Agree its a big problem but with Wilson out I'd have a striker as being a lot more important. The links seem pretty quiet outside loads of defenders so far which is a bit worrying IMO Totally agree with you regarding a striker. Striker and CM should be where we are pushing for the most. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Infinitely Content said: Can't really see what we've done wrong here that warrants any criticism or hysteria. We pursued the player as he appeared available and Lille were open to discussing a move; and if reports are to be believed they've pulled out, which is their prerogative to do so if they please. I can't see how that means we've wasted time, in pursuing one of our main targets believing, and having right to believe a deal was possible. Particularly when we have reportedly identified back up targets and are working on those too. We're clearly doing all we can to improve our situation. Those working with the club know more than most of us, and will have identified the areas of improvement and will likely have pages upon pages of players. Let's not lose our minds here and go into delirium each time a tweet is shared. He was our number one target, we've tried and it hasn't worked out. Unless our new owners are so rich they've invented a way to see the future I'm not sure what else they could have done, frustrating aye and far from ideal but hardly a waste of time. Edited January 10, 2022 by TheHoob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Sadge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peder Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 28 minutes ago, Dokko said: Becoming a complete shit show. 1 signing in a 3rd of the window clearly isn't enough when you're full strength team can't even match a league one team. Fuck squad harmony in terms of wages. These cunts don't deserve what they are on anyway. Let someone come in who can actually do the job as this lot have downed tools. Parasites. This 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Shame. Hope we have another target lined up. FWIW, the owners are not completely immune from criticism. I am aware it's only the 10th January and of course they have the best interests of the club at heart but they can be criticised. It'll be very disappointing iyam if we don't have another in, especially a striker, before Saturday. Which is the biggest game of the season bar none. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 11 minutes ago, Infinitely Content said: Can't really see what we've done wrong here that warrants any criticism or hysteria. We pursued the player as he appeared available and Lille were open to discussing a move; and if reports are to be believed they've pulled out, which is their prerogative to do so if they please. I can't see how that means we've wasted time, in pursuing one of our main targets believing, and having right to believe a deal was possible. Particularly when we have reportedly identified back up targets and are working on those too. We're clearly doing all we can to improve our situation. Those working with the club know more than most of us, and will have identified the areas of improvement and will likely have pages upon pages of players. Let's not lose our minds here and go into delirium each time a tweet is shared. It's weird though because according to some, doing business in January is a piece of piss and as simple as just hoying money at people. What the fuck are these amateurs doing?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I could see us trying again towards the end of the window, especially if we can get a couple decent results from next 2 games. They're absolutely huge games not just in the grand scheme of the season, but in allowing us to convince players to sign this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Just now, Anderson said: I could see us trying again towards the end of the window, especially if we can get a couple decent results from next 2 games. They're absolutely huge games not just in the grand scheme of the season, but in allowing us to convince players to sign this window. It won't convince their club to sell them though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Big shame this. Felt he could be our Kompany tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 17 minutes ago, reefatoon said: I can’t get my head around fans thinking our midfield will be fine until the summer. Not sure what they have been witnessing. Yep, madness. Longstaff, Shelvey and Hendrick always look like they're running through treacle. Willock has fallen off a cliff and Hayden (now injured) can cover ground well but his other attributes are poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 So much for Lille needing to sell to offset their financial trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 1 minute ago, TRon said: So much for Lille needing to sell to offset their financial trouble. They've got a good few very attractive assets to flog so they're not under pressure per say. A bit like having a big credit card bill in January but you're due a whacking bonus from work in August. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 23 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Schar And Fernandez would likely get in other PL teams, Shelvey and Longstaff definitely wouldn't. Everton offered 1m for him ffs. Another premier League team wants Longstaff though - they must think he is good enough to play for them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, TRon said: So much for Lille needing to sell to offset their financial trouble. They never did and made that clear at the beginning of the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 31 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I actually think the club have played this quite well. We've obviousky sounded out the lad to see if he's interested, stuck in in two reasonable offers and moved down the list when it has become clear Lille are messing us around. It sends a message that we won't just pay silly prices. What we probably needed was a transfer request from the player. Agree. Dont think we have wasted time as we have been negotiating with at least 3 CBs at the same time. If we feel Lille are jacking us around, then no harm no foul. They are the ones 100 MIL in debt. They wont get this kind of money in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Ah, reality. Hello. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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