NWMag Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 It’s worth remembering that the Bruno thread only started on 25th Jan last year so safe to assume that at this stage last year no concrete links had even appeared for that transfer, so it’s a reminder that there is still plenty of time. We also signed 2 more after Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I don't have any worries about the people in charge or the strategy. If we don't end up bringing in as much as I would like, I guess it will be because they've decided not to bring forward future spending because we're unexpectedly high in the league. Which is understandable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 58 minutes ago, LionOfGosforth said: Still find it incredibly weird Gordon didn't play a single minute at West Ham. I mean Everton barely threatened at all in the entire game, why wouldn't they use one of their better attacking players unless fat Frank was told not to use him in a game he desperately needed to get something from. I mean he brought on Tom Davies at half time instead Apparently there was a bit of handbags in the dressing room after they lost to Southampton, think Doucoure has been training with the kids since. Might have something to do with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 It's boring, but given their track record, I support whatever they do in the circumstances. We're so watertight now, it's not as if we have a clear idea of the options available and choices made, even. That said, I don't know why anyone would panic about a lack of activity at this point. As said about Bruno and last January, there's so much that can materialize in the last week, even the last 24 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Was it Burn and Targett we signed on deadline day? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, 80 said: It's boring, but given their track record, I support whatever they do in the circumstances. We're so watertight now, it's not as if we have a clear idea of the options available and choices made, even. That said, I don't know why anyone would panic about a lack of activity at this point. As said about Bruno and last January, there's so much that can materialize in the last week, even the last 24 hours. This is where I’m at. Isak was basically done by the time anyone got wind of a deal. There’s a week to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Miggys First Goal said: Was it Burn and Targett we signed on deadline day? Yes, as I recall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) Just now, 80 said: Yes, as I recall. And I remember at the time thinking “what the fuck?” Edited January 23, 2023 by Miggys First Goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: Was it Burn and Targett we signed on deadline day? Good signings. But panic signings. Arteta was a panic signing himself iirc for Arsenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Burn dragged on a bit. He was effectively signed with a few days to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Just now, Miggys First Goal said: And I remember at the time thinking “what the fuck!” Worked out pretty well altogether! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I don't have any worries about the people in charge or the strategy. If we don't end up bringing in as much as I would like, I guess it will be because they've decided not to bring forward future spending because we're unexpectedly high in the league. Which is understandable. agreed - it is what it is and as nice as it would be to add to the squad, i'm all relaxed with where we're at currently and taking everything as it comes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Anyone else remember waking up on the last day of the Jan window last year and suddenly (for a couple hours anyway) it seemed like Ekitike would get done as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Good signings. But panic signings. Arteta was a panic signing himself iirc for Arsenal I'd expect we have it now so there's 6-9 candidates for each signing ranging from ideal (Botman) to helpful-hopeful (Burn, Targett) - people with good character who are fairly cost neutral, provide at least squad cover/competition and might succeed beyond our hopes. I imagine we'll avoid any genuine panic signings because the club just doesn't need them in it's life. Probably Karius is the only one that would go in that category so far, and even that was a special scenario as he's a goalie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 *and Wood, not just Karius... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I don't think Targett or Burn were panic signings at all - Wood was but even that you could see the logic behind it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 36 minutes ago, NWMag said: It’s worth remembering that the Bruno thread only started on 25th Jan last year so safe to assume that at this stage last year no concrete links had even appeared for that transfer, so it’s a reminder that there is still plenty of time. We also signed 2 more after Bruno Let’s be honest though, the circumstances now to then are entirely opposite. I get the point though, transfers will come out of the blue more often than not for us going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Anyone else remember waking up on the last day of the Jan window last year and suddenly (for a couple hours anyway) it seemed like Ekitike would get done as well? Until he signed for PSG and instantly became an idiot ruled by his agent, shit and we didn’t want him anyway Edited January 23, 2023 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Gun to my head, I'd rather we spent 35m on Gordon than McTominay. 65 spent on both though... ..Living the dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Go on, Chelsea, take him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Prophet said: . Another midfielder and another winger. Dont they know about a position called...............striker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Looking forward to Chelsea's 25 man squad list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) How are they getting Onana?! I proper wanted Gusto for us as well. Edited January 23, 2023 by Super Duper Branko Strupar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Do Chelsea have scouts of their own, or do they just use everyone else's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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