r0cafella Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Surely we aren't going to pay £15m for Phil Jones I certainly hope not. 1 game in 2 years and they have the nerve to ask for 15m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Gosens moving to Napoli went under the radar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 9 hours ago, Vinny Green Balls said: 9 hours ago, xLiaaamx said: We've completely fell for the "You need to know the league" BS that dictates PFM culture. Howe said young foreign strikers aren't what we need and Wood is. We should get Blas since that agency at least work with us but we'll probably want PL experience again. Did Howe actually say this? Of course not man. People just making their agendas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Surely we aren't going to attract any high class players now the position we are in. It was hard enough before yesterday.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, jack j said: Surely we aren't going to attract any high class players now the position we are in. It was hard enough before yesterday.. We definitely can, we just have to stump up in order to do so. Overpaying for fee’s, wages and include release clauses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 It’s so disappointing that we couldn’t hold yesterday. We could have had a week out of the bottom three to maybe convince some of these players that we weren’t going down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Is it too late to hire a decent scouting team? Like we would save a lot of money if we weren't so fixated on a handfull of players we're going to have to throw over £40m each on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, r0cafella said: We definitely can, we just have to stump up in order to do so. Overpaying for fee’s, wages and include release clauses. Short term money aside I just can't see how its going to be a good career move for a player Someone like Carlos. Playing at a team 2nd top of la liga. Comes here trebles his wages for 6 month then we go down. Wheres he going from there ? Just can't see how it's attractive to a player because of the league table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 1 minute ago, jack j said: Short term money aside I just can't see how its going to be a good career move for a player Someone like Carlos. Playing at a team 2nd top of la liga. Comes here trebles his wages for 6 month then we go down. Wheres he going from there ? Just can't see how it's attractive to a player because of the league table Someone pays the release clause in such a situation. Either that or he takes his 3x salary In the championship for a season. In terms of potential trophies he would certainly take a hit but he’d be much richer it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Tallyfeeko speaking to Napoli according to BBC goss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWTL Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Need a decent attacking cm with an eye for a pass and help control the midfield, not enough options on the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krabbe2 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 This thread suddenly died out a bit. Started well the first week, then came the Cambridge match and the Watford match and now one suddenly became a little more indifferent. Steer clear of wrecks from other PL clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Shelvey is not playing bad to be fair but a combative DM who plays his role would make a big difference to our team. He's always there or there abouts when defending that area, and does apply pressure quite well but doesn't have the skillset to dispossess like a true DM can. A CD, followed by a DM should be our absolute priorities, but a RW should be in the mix too to give us a bit of attacking balance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Cunt of a time for players of genuine quality, we pinned to much on this window and are looking for blame. The blame lies with 1 cunt Ashley , end of . Relegation looks assured and I bet we still have Lascelles and Co here in the Championship as well. Urgh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, Thumbheed said: Shelvey is not playing bad to be fair but a combative DM who plays his role would make a big difference to our team. He's always there or there abouts when defending that area, and does apply pressure quite well but doesn't have the skillset to dispossess like a true DM can. A CD, followed by a DM should be our absolute priorities, but a RW should be in the mix too to give us a bit of attacking balance. Shelvey was horrific yesterday. His worst game under Howe. Longstaff’s just pointless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 The first thing the owners should have done was booted Nickson and employed a scout with a remit to just go and find a new team's worth of players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Shearergol said: Shelvey was horrific yesterday. His worst game under Howe. Longstaff’s just pointless. Both CMs are hopeless - actually the entire CM depth is pathetic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, Mikky said: Both CMs are hopeless - actually the entire CM depth is pathetic Aye, it’s rancid. We must have the worst midfield in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 11 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Aye, it’s rancid. We must have the worst midfield in the league. Probably do - the 2 CMs and RW just kill us and not having a 10 - it’s the route cause to all our failings IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, Mikky said: Probably do - the 2 CMs and RW just kill us and not having a 10 - it’s the route cause to all our failings IMO Definitely, a functioning midfield is pivotal. The fact our midfield literally excels at nothing is a disaster. They can’t pass, they can’t dribble, they can’t find good space, they can’t mark. They completely hopeless. We would be better served getting 2-3 midfielders and just 1 cb rather than 2 cb’s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Definitely, a functioning midfield is pivotal. The fact our midfield literally excels at nothing is a disaster. They can’t pass, they can’t dribble, they can’t find good space, they can’t mark. They completely hopeless. We would be better served getting 2-3 midfielders and just 1 cb rather than 2 cb’s. Spot on - Jan 31st will tell us if they are actually aware of this - it’s so bleating obvious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 And Apologies, I know my post sounds hyperbolic but I truly believe our midfield excels at nothing. The fact Joelinton (who isn’t a central midfielder) is our best one speaks volumes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 If you look at our formation it’s basically a flat 3 in mid - Fraser wide - ASM on the other side - then you have Longstaff pressing (well attempting to) leaving the useless Shelvey exposed there’s no function to the mid - no structure - no tactical discipline - basically 5 individuals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) I disagree that Joelinton isn't a central midfielder like. I think he clearlly is. Edited January 16, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 It’s got to the point now where we need to stop messing about and start putting daft bids in for top players, this current squad isn’t staying up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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