andyc35i Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Yep, the Everton game is another huge one and I would be a lot more confident if we have 2 or 3 solid players coming through the door to start that game. Especially when we can get a week of work on the training ground to integrate whoever comes in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: Don't think it's much of a problem, tbh. There are lots and lots of good players whereby coming here would be an increase in salary and not disrupt structure while we're in a dogfight. We don't need superstars right now, we just need good players. Exactly. Howe isn't an imbecile, he'll be wanting to upgrade to paying astronomical salaries at some point, probably wants to do it organically over a year or two though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Bollocks to dressing room harmony like, I couldn't give two fucks if the likes of Lascelles and Ritchie aren't happy that they're on less money than actual competent footballers. They might have had an argument if they hadn't consistently put in performances so shite that they landed us at the arse end of the table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Pretty much what I've been saying since 2 weeks into the window Oh and, 'but its not football manager Craig!!!!!!!!!!!1' Edited January 25, 2022 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Other than Trippier this window has been an omnishambles, I have no faith in them turning it around in the remaining 6 days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Fair remarks tbh. I think we all expected a little more plan to this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I think we all hoped and expected more in by now, however it hasn’t cost us in terms of results imo. However if we fail to bring anyone else in by the deadline then they will have failed massively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Nine said: Pretty much what I've been saying since 2 weeks into the window Oh and, 'but its not football manager Craig!!!!!!!!!!!1' Have a pat on the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 So Hope has joined Edwards in criticising the transfer strategy so far. I guess we will see over the next few days. Yesterday there seemed to be a consensus we'd see at least on signing in tomorrow or Thursday, if that hasn't happened, then you would have to wonder if they are making much progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Sounds like Edwards wasn’t wrong with that article the other night then. It’s disappointing to be right, but a fair few of us have seen this coming for weeks only to get slaughtered on here. Only hope I have is they panic in the last few days and bring in some real quality by just going all-out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 The window closes on Monday. Let’s wait until then eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: Have a pat on the back. Is that my only prize? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) At some point they have to make an offer on a CB that the selling club can't refuse; that's how all big deals in January get done. Walking away is admirable to an extent but to go from Botman/Carlos to Phillips/Tarkowski (if they're our back up targets) is a big drop in quality. Edited January 25, 2022 by PlymouthGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: Sounds like Edwards wasn’t wrong with that article the other night then. It’s disappointing to be right, but a fair few of us have seen this coming for weeks only to get slaughtered on here. Only hope I have is they panic in the last few days and bring in some real quality by just going all-out. I understand that some people will be quick to defend the new regime after so many years of Ashley shit but some people just cant stand to see any criticism aimed at the owners at all, its not healthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, Nine said: I understand that some people will be quick to defend the new regime after so many years of Ashley shit but some people just cant stand to see any criticism aimed at the owners at all, its not healthy. But surely it’s only fair to criticise at the end of the window ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, Nine said: I understand that some people will be quick to defend the new regime after so many years of Ashley shit but some people just cant stand to see any criticism aimed at the owners at all, its not healthy. It’s not even necessarily criticism, just offering a different viewpoint in some cases. We don’t all need to blindly sit here trying to convince ourselves Chris Wood is a good signing at £25m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, PlymouthGeordie said: At some point they have to make an offer on a CB that the selling club can't refuse; that's how all big deals in January get done. Walking away is admirable to an extent but to go from Botman/Carlos to Phillips/Tarkowski (if they're our back up targets) is a big drop in quality. Yes, its not like the backup options will be cheap and their clubs won't haggle so its worth thinking about adding the difference onto the initial target in one last stand first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wykikitoon Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 IMO we still have time to get players in. My knickers are only slightly moist at the moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: But surely it’s only fair to criticise at the end of the window ? Those 2 points dropped against Watford are already very expensive and could be deadly by May. It’s a fair point to make that we should have been much more organised and had deals done before that game. We’re also now missing out on players joining the squad for an important break. Remember how important it was that Rafa wasn’t installed before the break of games and McClaren ruined it? It’ll probably be a good enough recovery if we have a decent CB, LB and CM by 1 Feb, but we’re again taking unnecessary risks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, Wolfcastle said: Yes, its not like the backup options will be cheap and their clubs won't haggle so its worth thinking about adding the difference onto the initial target in one last stand first. Agreed. I bet Tarkowski would cost the thick end of 25m at least. He's also approaching 29 years old (like Carlos) but has nothing like the same pedigree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Ultimately its not our money neither are the PIF gonna be taken for a ride from anybody, that's why they have money and us plebs don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Tarkowski is like Lascelles with the additional ability of being able to accurately pass more than 1m. I would much rather keep Lascelles and then get a brilliant DM who can take ball off Lascelles and move ball up field. In other words. Dont get Tarkowski - get a DM. DM is more needed Edited January 25, 2022 by arnonel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) I’m sure they would have wanted all deals to be completed early in the window but obviously it’s not that easy. Edited January 25, 2022 by Collage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wykikitoon Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 The final week is usually the week when all the big deals etc are done. Lets have aw little patient and faith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, arnonel said: Tarkowski is like Lascelles with the additional ability of being able to accurately pass more than 1m. I would much rather keep Lascelles and then get a brilliant DM who can take ball off Lascelles and move ball up field. In other words. Dont get Tarkowski - get a DM. DM is more needed So you're thinking Shelvey Joelinton New DM I like this but I think Howe seems pretty set on playing Shelvey in the DM/QB role Edited January 25, 2022 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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