McCormick Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, nufcnick said: He’s fucking shit plain and simple, “not that bad box to box” give your head a shake man “Fucking shit” ffs, that’s harsh. The guy’s been playing regularly in a team that’s finished above us every year. Not saying I’d be enthralled but he’s definitely decent enough to cover for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 30 minutes ago, Ikon said: But but most people said we dont necessarily need a CM… I guess that was when people thought we weren’t looking for one at all. I think someone told me the other day that keeping Dubravka was more important than getting a CM in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just now, xLiaaamx said: I'd rather take Barkley off Chelsea than McTominay, not apperantly after any money for him. Not convinced on Gallagher. You’ve got to go abroad and if it’s a DM we want then look at the likes of Alvarez and Sangare Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: I'd rather take Barkley off Chelsea than McTominay, not apperantly after any money for him. Not convinced on Gallagher. Don't want any of them tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, joeyt said: Sander Berge would be a good option I reckon very underrated player; bit slow but ideal if you’re looking for a defensively sound dm who can pick out a pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, McCormick said: very underrated player; bit slow but ideal if you’re looking for a defensively sound dm who can pick out a pass. He’s played in the number 10 for Sheff Utd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: I'd rather take Barkley off Chelsea than McTominay, not apperantly after any money for him. Not convinced on Gallagher. ?? Barkley is one of the worst suggestions I’ve ever heard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) That is a mental take. McTominay would get games in our midfield. Barkley is finished. Edited August 28, 2022 by Menace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Berge also has a questionable fitness record Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, McCormick said: “Fucking shit” ffs, that’s harsh. The guy’s been playing regularly in a team that’s finished above us every year. Not saying I’d be enthralled but he’s definitely decent enough to cover for us. Has hardly taken much to finish above is in the recent past has it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Need 3 more players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, Menace said: That is a mental take. McTominay would get games in our midfield. Barkley is finished. Both are pure Longstaffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenkoDaLuz Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) On 10/08/2022 at 15:52, Rich said: Any thoughts on the Goncalo Ramos situation from the Benfica lads yet? @Bruno@TenkoDaLuz I would expect him to leave if we failed the UCL qualification. I expect him to stay, for now. He's having a strong beginning of season but not really sure he's all that everyone's saying and writing. But, what do I know. Back in 2011 I remember commenting in the stands of Estádio da Luz that "this Di Maria guy is too thin, he's going nowhere", last year I was commenting "Nuñez was a mistake, he's too weak psychologically", so, there's a slight chance I might be wrong again. Edited August 28, 2022 by TenkoDaLuz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Injuries threatening to derail our season before it starts. Need a couple more this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: Injuries threatening to derail our season before it starts. Need a couple more this week. We're going to "need" players for several seasons to get to where we want to be. We all know where our weaknesses lie but it's quite an unrealistic ask to expect them to all be addressed in one window, particularly since our desire seems to be to only bring in players that improves the first 11. Hopefully we do bring in some more (and I think we'll bring in at least one more), but whatever we have come the closure of the window gives us the tools to start the journey towards our targets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 starters in this week would be delightful, Pulisic and a midfielder (Alvarez, Kone, Maddison?) Not sure what happens but I will be glued to Twitter lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 One more top drawer signing like Maddison, Haidara or Kone and we’d be in dreamland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Clearly a CM/DM is a must along with a RW/wide forward. If we get both as planned that would be immense. Expect if we have time/resources we will look to add a couple of u21 prospects too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, gdm said: Has hardly taken much to finish above is in the recent past has it ? True but “fucking shit” is a bit hyperbolic, no? The guy’s played in the Champions League and been a mainstay in a team that has consistently finished above us. I never said he was a world beater but he’s definitely not as bad as many are making out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) I might pass out if we managed to get Haidara. I'd probably pass out if we got McTominay, but for a completely different reason Edited August 28, 2022 by Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 With a DM, Pulisic, and Isak, we'd have won today (possibly quite handily). Just two more quality players in and we'd be immeasurably more comfortable against all comers. Then with Wilson, Shelvey and Bruno back, the options for the manager with regard to team selection become so much less stress-inducing C'mon Mandy, Darren and Dan, you have gotta speculate to accumulate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Still need two or three more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Definitely need a couple of bodies in and I think we'll get them. Obviously we need a RW but I do suspect it'll be someone who's more of an AM/SS to play just off the striker rather than as a true wide man. My guess is we go back in for Maddison, as the deadline moves closer I could see him maybe pushing to be allowed to leave. If we can't get him, reigniting the offer for João Pedro could be an option. If we can't get a permanent deal for a player we really want at a price we're comfortable with, maybe then we look to loan someone like Pulisic as a stopgap. Really would be on board with pushing the boat out to get Maddison. Think he'd be immense in that Almiron role, playing clever little passes in behind for Isak to feast on and chipping in plenty of goals himself too. Another huge plus is that he could easily drop into the AM spot for when we're chasing games or we want to play Isak and Wilson together. Also think he's about as close as a sure thing to hit the ground running as you could ask for Similar story with CM, I think we get someone in there to pair with Joe and Bruno as the first choice trio. Ideally a permanent deal but I don't think we'll spend just for the sake of it. With no additions I think we'll have a decent season. When everyone is fit I'd fancy is to give anyone a game. However, that's not really that realistic and the drop off from our first choice 11 to our main backups in midfield and attack is stark. Longstaff, Willock, Almiron, Anderson and Fraser are all capable of coming in and doing a job if they have a good team around them IMO. You get to the point where you're starting three of them like we were today and their lack of quality (or experience, in the case of Anderson) starts to show, though. Then we've got the likes of Wood and Murphy getting significant game time when they should only really be playing in the most grim circumstances imaginable. Get two good players in this week and it could be a very fun season if injuries don't fuck us, let's hope it happens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Mctominay would feel like a backward step for this side imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Predictions for the last week then ? Im going for one more in on loan, and a new bid for Harrison which will be rejected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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