duo Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 7 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: Are we building a team of Brazilians? Personally I'd stick with Targett if we can get him - v.solid imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 22 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Having seen him play a couple of times, he looks very raw. His hold up play and general ball retention need some work. Beto you mean? If so, I agree to some extent. But that is likely why we'd be able to get him somewhat easily at this stage, and so we'd have to determine if he can still be effective right now, while we then continue to develop him further. He has an incredible set of tools for the premier league and I think in the right situation, with a manager like ours, he could turn into a terror of a striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Selling Lascelles would be a mistake. He's not the most likeable person in the squad (from our point of view) but I think it's pretty clear that he's been instrumental in fostering a certain culture in the dressing room over the years. By all accounts he's still the leader and he'll be an important character to help transition into what we're going to become. Evolution not revolution! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 (edited) 41 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Speaking of players in that part of the world though, it sounds like Milan are talking to a foreign club about taking Leao of their hands. To City by the sounds of it. 70m euros mentioned. Edited April 27, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, McDog said: Tifo did some analysis. Thanks, that's a really useful explanation. Obviously the exact figures will depend on our commercial deals and, assuming ours will be announced before the transfer window opens, it'll give us a pretty good idea how much we really plan to spend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Is that all not now out the window with the proposed changes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, BoSelecta said: Is that all not now out the window with the proposed changes? Well we can't absolutely take the piss but there is still a big gap between what we earn commercially (fuck all) and what would be considered fair market value (eg looking at other upper-mid-table teams) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 I think it's time to get rid of the spine of the promotion team now. Darlow, Lascelles, Hayden, Shelvey, Ritchie, Gayle were all good players for the club a the time, but it's time to move forward. To take the next step we have to let theese players leave and replace with new, hungry and better players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 3 hours ago, woody said: Having a talented Canadian play for us would be heaven (sorry David Edgar). I know @toontownman would be all over this. We should be trying to sign Rutty. Liverpool and half of Europe want him. Would be a fantastic understudy to Trippier. If we are going unrealistic I will just dream about Alphonso. He would be absolutely incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 35 minutes ago, Toon No9 said: I think it's time to get rid of the spine of the promotion team now. Darlow, Lascelles, Hayden, Shelvey, Ritchie, Gayle were all good players for the club a the time, but it's time to move forward. To take the next step we have to let theese players leave and replace with new, hungry and better players. I'd keep Shelvey as he seems to have improved under Howe. The rest though - time to move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 55 minutes ago, Toon No9 said: I think it's time to get rid of the spine of the promotion team now. Darlow, Lascelles, Hayden, Shelvey, Ritchie, Gayle were all good players for the club a the time, but it's time to move forward. To take the next step we have to let theese players leave and replace with new, hungry and better players. It was time to get rid of that spine about 4 seasons ago in fairness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I can’t see how you can keep a player who is club captain but not play him. It’s probably not good for morale to keep him but give the armband to a new captain either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Fernandinho is club captain and doesnt start and City are doing okay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macphisto Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Fernandinho is club captain and doesnt start and City are doing okay. One is 36, at the end of their career and the other is 28 at what should be the peak of their career. Not sure they're comparable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 12 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Signing a £50m fullback suggests a push for European football next season and a CL push the following season. Yep. From Bruno’s agent’s comments, he hasn’t signed to spend his peak years going from 10th to 8th to 6th to 4th or whatever. I think 2 years we’ll be aiming for top 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) Or we’ve given him the used car salesperson routine and over promised. Hopefully it’s the former Edited April 28, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 7 hours ago, macphisto said: One is 36, at the end of their career and the other is 28 at what should be the peak of their career. Not sure they're comparable. Was their age the question? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macphisto Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Was their age the question? No, the question was about keeping a player club captain who doesn't start every match. You gave the example of Fernandinho who is in the twilight of his career which is completely different to Lascelles who is at the peak of his career. There's plenty of examples of captains at the end of their career not starting every match (Bryan Robson is one example) but I can't think of one at the peak of their career. It's naturally accepted by supporters and players that aging captains don't start every match whilst someone at the age of Lascelles would be a running joke. The alternative is to remove the captaincy which wouldn't bode well after he's held out for so long. That's why age is linked to the example of Fernandinho. Edited April 28, 2022 by macphisto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 15 hours ago, Yorkie said: Selling Lascelles would be a mistake. He's not the most likeable person in the squad (from our point of view) but I think it's pretty clear that he's been instrumental in fostering a certain culture in the dressing room over the years. By all accounts he's still the leader and he'll be an important character to help transition into what we're going to become. Evolution not revolution! I wouldn't want Lascelles moved either especially if we play 3 at the back. The club isn't going to get turned over and I still think Lascelles will have a big role to play in a back 3. Assume we sign Schar: Schar, Lascelles, Burn, Krafth (?) new, young left footer (?) and what if they don't sign Schar? What if Howe is ok with Krafth as cover for Trippier at RWB? They will need some continuity going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 https://todofichajes.com/ According to this lot, we have agreed to sign Diego Carlos. Although I'm not sure the reputation. Also, sorry if giggs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 19 minutes ago, Cronky said: LInked with Ward-Prowse in the Mail. Worth it just for his set pieces. Was the piece written by Craig hope? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 29 minutes ago, STM said: https://todofichajes.com/ According to this lot, we have agreed to sign Diego Carlos. Although I'm not sure the reputation. Also, sorry if giggs. Can’t see us stumping up €60m for a 29 year old. Botman yes, but not Carlos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Ward-Prowse would be decent, a good replacement for Shelvey in that midfield 3 and 3yrs younger. Not a signing that I'd be hugely excited about but definitely one that shows we are moving in the right direction. Ward Prowse is certainly a player that would excel with more quality around him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, Nucasol said: Can’t see us stumping up €60m for a 29 year old. Botman yes, but not Carlos. Aye, I can’t see this one happening! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 By the way, I wouldn’t be put off by his age, you’d probably get 3-4 good years out of him. CB’s mature later and can play into their 30s easily. Just look at Siva at Chelsea, obviously he has been a world-class player where as Carlos is a bit of an unknown. His attributes are exactly what we need mind, pace, power, aggression and athleticism so we can play higher up the pitch and play it out from back. Ake would be cheaper and much better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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