SUPERTOON Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jack27 said: Tierney has looked decent His quality isn’t in question, it’s his ability to stay fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Hanshithispantz said: The thing is though, this was dished out by two teams who’s supporters lament their own lack of quality in midfield (Villa with the absence of Kamara). Dendoncker & Luiz are not exactly freaks of nature. There was something badly wrong with the midfield yesterday, difficult to pin down if it was Bruno being off the pace due to injury, or just our shape was wrong and Emery had our number. It was similar against Brentford, but second half we turned it round, in this game we never came close to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, TRon said: There was something badly wrong with the midfield yesterday, difficult to pin down if it was Bruno being off the pace due to injury, or just our shape was wrong and Emery had our number. It was similar against Brentford, but second half we turned it round, in this game we never came close to it. Kamara being out might have been an accidental good thing for them, doubt Emery puts that extra man (that seemed to win them the game) in midfield if Kamara would have been available. @brummie can shoot me down if I'm clueless. Edit. I'm wrong, didn't realise Kamara had been out for few games and they still played 4-4-2 in those with Bailey up top. Just an Emery master class replacing Bailey with another midfielder and changing the formation. Edited April 16, 2023 by Pata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcnick Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I would be all over Bowen from West Ham like, a definite upgrade on miggy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 1 minute ago, nufcnick said: I would be all over Bowen from West Ham like, a definite upgrade on miggy Also exactly the sort of player we would target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 If there was even the faintest possibility of signing Declan Rice, I'd argue he would be worth the negation of other areas we're looking to strengthen; particularly if it meant not necessarily failing to fulfil those roles, but perhaps bringing in more economical targets. I believe Rice is one of the best in his position in world football, and would certainly match or succeed Bruno as our best player. I also think there's something unique we could offer him that perhaps the likes of Manchester City or Chelsea could not. I think those clubs would buy Rice for a narrow range of specific attributes he possesses and happens to be 'world class' in (which is to say his defensive abilities), however, I believe he contains the potential to be a truly complete midfielder, excelling in all areas of the game and all phases of play in a similar vein to Yaya Toure. I think if he is to leave West Ham, we would be able, potentially uniquely, to offer him the ability and the freedom to express and further develop that part of his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 11 minutes ago, STM said: Also exactly the sort of player we would target. Think we are more likely to go for Brennan Johnson (assuming forest drop) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Pata said: I haven't really seen much of Diaby but I'm a bit hesitant spending at least £60m on a player from Bundesliga. So many players have flopped recently coming from there and Leon Bailey had similar numbers to him in Leverkusen. Get what you mean but given how all of our signings from abroad have done so far I'd have full faith in Howe integrating him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Should be all over that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 10 hours ago, Hanshithispantz said: The thing is though, this was dished out by two teams who’s supporters lament their own lack of quality in midfield (Villa with the absence of Kamara). Dendoncker & Luiz are not exactly freaks of nature. Luiz is pretty good tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Infinitely Content said: play in a similar vein to Yaya Toure.. I asked a mate the other day who he thought was the closest player to Yaya Toure currently. He just sent me this video. https://www.instagram.com/reel/ClOJRHcNUv0/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Pata said: I haven't really seen much of Diaby but I'm a bit hesitant spending at least £60m on a player from Bundesliga. So many players have flopped recently coming from there and Leon Bailey had similar numbers to him in Leverkusen. The Bundesliga scares me badly when it comes to attackers. Their numbers are so inflated, of course the likes of Haaland will be exceptions. Imo you have to be very sure they are a special player if you’re buying at big money from there. I think it’s safer to buy from France Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Another one for the future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Aye would be hoping there'll be a fair few young talents brought in this summer. When you look at the relatively unknown talent Brighton have had coming in for the last for small fees that have turned into absolutely quality players you wonder what Ashworth could be able to build with bigger and better resources. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Must resist temptation to post joke about Dean Shiels being a bit one eyed in his opinions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 i still hold hope we're looking to grow in a measured fashion, and that should we finish in the CL spots we don't do a heel turn into what everyone always said would happen anyway i.e. "oil state backed juggernaut". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 1 minute ago, thomas said: i still hold hope we're looking to grow in a measured fashion, and that should we finish in the CL spots we don't do a heel turn into what everyone always said would happen anyway i.e. "oil state backed juggernaut". Hit Brighton and Villa in the backs with Steel chairs and join the corrupt 6 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Long term partner for Botman? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 We need pace at the back. He's not the fastest, is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Butcher said: We need pace at the back. He's not the fastest, is he? According to FM...fwiw Model citizen personality though so will only get better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, Conjo said: According to FM...fwiw Model citizen personality though so will only get better! Hope that’s not out of one hundred. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, Myleftboot said: Hope that’s not out of one hundred. 20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, Disco said: Must resist temptation to post joke about Dean Shiels being a bit one eyed in his opinions. hmm what’s this about then, surely not ah reet he’s got one eye. Edited April 17, 2023 by Deuce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 this is a squalid place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Been linked with Wirtz again in the Daily mail. We had scouts watching him again on Thursday. Anyone know much about him ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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