Guest HTT II Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, jack j said: Fair enough being under a budget but struggle to see why we are spending 10? Million on a keeper and 30 odd on a centre half...I'd say there was at least 2 or mebbes 3 positions I'd rather have spent the cash than them 2 positions. The fact we’ve spent 40 + million on an already solid defence suggests there is plenty of money for forward and attacking players… again, we will spend what we can and need to on the right players. There is and never will be a set budget! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 I see what others are saying regarding a limited spending of 80-90 million, but if that was true, then why are we splashing 40% of that on the least needed position (central defender). I get that Botman has the potential to be a world class defender in a few years, but if we are only spending 90 million, then shouldn’t we give the priority to other areas that we really need to strengthen? ( striker, right winger, or a CM). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, The Prophet said: To be fair Edwards was talking shit. He got the budget wrong in January and has already revised his figure once during this particular transfer window (he originally stated £50 million). The journos are definetly being briefed, just like they were with the £50 million line in January. It could be genuine info, but it wouldn't be the first time the club have leaked info to serve a purpose. I'm not too fussed how much we spend as long as the quality is there. He wasn’t talking shit tho. That’s what he was originally briefed then we had to spend on wood which wasn’t planned for and I’m sure it’s since came out bruno was a chance they couldn’t miss. That’s not to say the budget won’t change but at the moment that’s what’s being briefed Edited July 3, 2022 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bompeter said: Bruno appears to me to be very much a natural leader and someone who thrives as the emotional focal point of a team. Agree on that, in time. I think weighing him down with that type of responsibility will be a detriment like it has been with lascelles. He needs to continue to settle here and grow without the pressures of captaincy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 minute ago, HTT II said: The fact we’ve spent 40 + million on an already solid defence suggests there is plenty of money for forward and attacking players… again, we will spend what we can and need to on the right players. There is and never will be a set budget! Aye I know that's my point to an extent. I'd be amazed if we are willing to spend a large chunk of £ where we already looked more solid last season We shall have to wait and see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Budget schmudget. We can go all in. If Eddie and Dan want their man, and the player is open to coming, it'll happen. I'm relaxed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Solitude20 said: I see what others are saying regarding a limited spending of 80-90 million, but if that was true, then why are we splashing 40% of that on the least needed position (central defender). I get that Botman has the potential to be a world class defender in a few years, but if we are only spending 90 million, then shouldn’t we give the priority to other areas that we really need to strengthen? ( striker, right winger, or a CM). I think Botman is very highly rated by everyone at the club, and they all felt it was a deal that had to be done, as this would likely be the last chance for us to sign him if he continued performing as impressively as he has been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Solitude20 said: I see what others are saying regarding a limited spending of 80-90 million, but if that was true, then why are we splashing 40% of that on the least needed position (central defender). I get that Botman has the potential to be a world class defender in a few years, but if we are only spending 90 million, then shouldn’t we give the priority to other areas that we really need to strengthen? ( striker, right winger, or a CM). We have our Bramble & O’Brien, we needed our Woodgate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Just now, Solitude20 said: I see what others are saying regarding a limited spending of 80-90 million, but if that was true, then why are we splashing 40% of that on the least needed position (central defender). I get that Botman has the potential to be a world class defender in a few years, but if we are only spending 90 million, then shouldn’t we give the priority to other areas that we really need to strengthen? ( striker, right winger, or a CM). Botman for me represents long term planning, a big money transfer right now in an area we don’t really require as of this point, but we should be happy that the powers that be are looking long-term too. They will have a strategy between the short and long-term. Our majority of signings in January were short-term based, I’m sure we will look at other short-term options for the now this summer, but any big signings will likely be focused on the long-term, like Botman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Just now, JLC said: Budget schmudget. We can go all in. If Eddie and Dan want their man, and the player is open to coming, it'll happen. I'm relaxed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schecter Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 We need more quality going forward. Alot more IMO. Wilson is brilliant but has a very poor track record of injury, Wood has been under performing in front of goal but did contribute a lot in terms of pressing, however he's back up at best. Miggy, Fraser and ASM have all very poor end product. And out of the three I can only envision ASM improving on his stats however he needs to have an outstanding season next season otherwise he might be replaced. Murphy isn't good enough and the rest will be shipped out. We really need to get in at least 2 attacking players and I'd be concerned if the club don't see that too. We have enough defensively to be competitive but we were really impotent last season going forward and we still haven't addressed that yet. But I think they will but looks like we will have to be patient. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweMag Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 22 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Can’t see us bringing in Tielemans or another central midfielder unless we sell Shelvey in this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandrotastico Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Think it makes sense to get a loan for the CF position. Ideally Wilson will stay fit, and Wood will be used in certain games - Howe just spent 25 mil on him. I'd take Broja.. But I'd pass on Lingard. I'd rather play Elliot more or buy Sarr tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Just now, Schecter said: We need more quality going forward. Alot more IMO. Wilson is brilliant but has a very poor track record of injury, Wood has been under performing in front of goal but did contribute a lot in terms of pressing, however he's back up at best. Miggy, Fraser and ASM have all very poor end product. And out of the three I can only envision ASM improving on his stats however he needs to have an outstanding season next season otherwise he might be replaced. Murphy isn't good enough and the rest will be shipped out. We really need to get in at least 2 attacking players and I'd be concerned if the club don't see that too. We have enough defensively to be competitive but we were really impotent last season going forward and we still haven't addressed that yet. But I think they will but looks like we will have to be patient. If you look at our possession stats, chances created and goals scored it's obvious that we need two (3 in my opinion) players with the necessary improvements in quality. Fortunately I think the owners and Howe will be fully aware of this also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 23 minutes ago, HTT II said: I dunno about that like, I personally am kind of against having a state own us that’s why I’ll probably never get a season ticket or buy merch from the club, but on the pitch I’m a very happy chappy right now that my club, our club, is out of that cunt Ashley’s ownership, we can’t control who owns us. All I know is Mandoon, who I’ve met is a top lad, a fantastic poster, very knowledgeable and is a scout so his posts are always interesting regarding players I’ve not heard or seen play of as he obviously does his research, that and he himself is a good player and a handsome bastard to boot. It wasn't a criticism of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 minute ago, et tu brute said: It wasn't a criticism of him I know ha ha, hopefully he will be back soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, Oregon_Geordie said: Think it makes sense to get a loan for the CF position. Ideally Wilson will stay fit, and Wood will be used in certain games - Howe just spent 25 mil on him. I'd take Broja.. But I'd pass on Lingard. I'd rather play Elliot more or buy Sarr tbh. Aye, signing Lingard right now makes no sense when we have an apparent highly rated youngster who can do a similar job based on our Bristol Rover friends’ accounts of his time there. I’d rather we promote him to the first-team than sign Lingard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 £30m for Tielemans and then a loan to buy for Broja would be great business. Add a RW to that and we'd be golden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 19 minutes ago, gdm said: He wasn’t talking shit tho. That’s what he was originally briefed then we had to spend on wood which wasn’t planned for and I’m sure it’s since came out bruno was a chance they couldn’t miss. That’s not to say the budget won’t change but at the moment that’s what’s being briefed That's kind of my point though, I doubt there is a set budget and probably quite pragmatic about it all. Anyway, who's fussed how much we spend, as long as we get what we need in the right areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Just now, 54 said: £30m for Tielemans and then a loan to buy for Broja would be great business. Add a RW to that and we'd be golden. If he’s gonna cost that much, I’d rather we put that towards + extra for Paqueta who can fill in a few positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 What a statement signing Tielemans would be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 minute ago, toon25 said: What a statement signing Tielemans would be Radge thinking why Ayoze went the other way not so long ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Fucking loving supporting this club now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, The Prophet said: That's kind of my point though, I doubt there is a set budget and probably quite pragmatic about it all. Anyway, who's fussed how much we spend, as long as we get what we need in the right areas. Uefa ? Edited July 3, 2022 by Gawalls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, HTT II said: If he’s gonna cost that much, I’d rather we put that towards + extra for Paqueta who can fill in a few positions. They are different types of players. Tielemans can play a defensive/holding midfielder or a central midfielder. He can play deep and receive the ball in front of the defenders, or he can play a bit more advanced to support our strikers. Paqueta can play more in the final third as an attacking midfielder or close to a second striker. choosing one over the other depends on the tactics Howe plans to play. Edited July 3, 2022 by Solitude20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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