Displayname Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 16 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: Almirón has had a great season when looking at his numbers but when you look at his whole tenure here, including his form in 2023 so far, there's nothing there to suggest that the run he had in October-November wasn't a purple patch. He's very useful in games where we don't see a lot of the ball but press the opposition, as seen v Brighton the other day, but as an attacker where we have a lot of the of the ball and the onus is on us to unlock a deep sitting defence I don't think he's good enough for a CL team. His all round play in possession is poor imo. Good squad option to have with 4 competitions next season, likewise with Murphy, but if I was to give you an ideal starting XI for next season after the transfer window has closed Almirón is not in it. If think the same can be said for most of our midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 A player like Almiron is vital for the intensity we want to play at, even as a bench player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Displayname said: If think the same can be said for most of our midfield. Agree. Which is why they are both positions which need upgrading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 We get an exciting rumour like Kim Min-Jae and there's no new thread yet we still have a McTominay thread... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Skeletor said: We get an exciting rumour like Kim Min-Jae and there's no new thread yet we still have a McTominay thread... I get yelled at every time I make a thread so I wait for a proper source (Luke Edwards) to confirm interest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) Pedrinho 17 years old another exciting young Brazilian talent who can play out wide. We’ve been tentatively linked alongside Brighton and Arsenal, convinced we’re signing a young player from Brazil this summer. Edited May 27, 2023 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 43 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: Pedrinho 17 years old another exciting young Brazilian talent who can play out wide. We’ve been tentatively linked alongside Brighton and Arsenal, convinced we’re signing a young player from Brazil this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Skeletor said: We get an exciting rumour like Kim Min-Jae and there's no new thread yet we still have a McTominay thread... What a player! Napoli is my second team and I did follow them all season long. Not the quckest but one who can read the game very well. ? Can‘t wait for the thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Swissmag said: What a player! Napoli is my second team and I did follow them all season long. Not the quckest but one who can read the game very well. ? Can‘t wait for the thread That'd be a concern. I know Botman isn't a slouch but I think we need some pace there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobsonsWonderland Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 I know it was 20 years ago but... We brought in Lee Bowyer (free transfer) the last year Robson qualified for the champions league and lost the play off game ?. Still not sure why... Was it money, loyalty to the players who finished third or a case we could not sell any of our squad players?? But it always reminded me of Liverpool in their prime when no matter what they had won they added two, three first team players to freshen things up and keep others on their toes. So I just hope when the season starts we have made forward steps as a team, be it youth, squad, first team or purples being replaced. The one positive I can see is that this is not a blip and good things will come! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, RobsonsWonderland said: I know it was 20 years ago but... We brought in Lee Bowyer (free transfer) the last year Robson qualified for the champions league and lost the play off game ?. Still not sure why... Was it money, loyalty to the players who finished third or a case we could not sell any of our squad players?? But it always reminded me of Liverpool in their prime when no matter what they had won they added two, three first team players to freshen things up and keep others on their toes. So I just hope when the season starts we have made forward steps as a team, be it youth, squad, first team or purples being replaced. The one positive I can see is that this is not a blip and good things will come! Didn't Shepherd try to pass off Woodgate (bought in the winter window) as a signing for the Champs league ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, RobsonsWonderland said: I know it was 20 years ago but... We brought in Lee Bowyer (free transfer) the last year Robson qualified for the champions league and lost the play off game ?. Still not sure why... Was it money, loyalty to the players who finished third or a case we could not sell any of our squad players?? But it always reminded me of Liverpool in their prime when no matter what they had won they added two, three first team players to freshen things up and keep others on their toes. We ran out of money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 5 hours ago, gbandit said: Lascelles actually played really well when called upon this season 5 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: He’s better than people think. Especially in a proper unit. 5 hours ago, Joseph said: Lascelles is crap and relying on him for any meaningful stretch of games would be a disaster. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 For memory - you couldn’t count the CL money until you actually qualified. So buying players before you had qualified was a risk. But tbh buying a new purple to try to ensure you won that play-off was a better strategy than hoping you qualify with what you have and then trying to sign someone in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: For memory - you couldn’t count the CL money until you actually qualified. So buying players before you had qualified was a risk. But tbh buying a new purple to try to ensure you won that play-off was a better strategy than hoping you qualify with what you have and then trying to sign someone in January. But we just qualified with what we had, and clubs like Chelsea went the other way by doing exactly what you said we should have done. I think this just proves there are very rarely shortcut solutions these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, TRon said: But we just qualified with what we had, and clubs like Chelsea went the other way by doing exactly what you said we should have done. I think this just proves there are very rarely shortcut solutions these days. Did Chelsea lose a CL qualifying round? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Did Chelsea lose a CL qualifying round? Yes. It's called finishing in the top 4 of the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 9 hours ago, Jack27 said: I get yelled at every time I make a thread so I wait for a proper source (Luke Edwards) to confirm interest Don't jinx it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 6 hours ago, TRon said: But we just qualified with what we had, and clubs like Chelsea went the other way by doing exactly what you said we should have done. I think this just proves there are very rarely shortcut solutions these days. I think it was the season before we signed Bowyer that Chelsea only signed De Lucas on a free transfer and went on to finish in the CL places. It was the season before Roman Abramovich came in so they spent big when we signed Bowyer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 The Times claiming Barca will come in for Bruno. £87m/€100m Be a big headache if true, Barca, Real and City are the only clubs I’d be concerned about an approach from Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, WilliamPS said: The Times claiming Barca will come in for Bruno. £87m/€100m Be a big headache if true, Barca, Real and City are the only clubs I’d be concerned about an approach from Don't know where they get those figures from tbh. I'd be more concerned if it said £187m. Isn't Barca struggling with wages/finances anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, WilliamPS said: The Times claiming Barca will come in for Bruno. £87m/€100m Be a big headache if true, Barca, Real and City are the only clubs I’d be concerned about an approach from It’s Duncan Castles so don’t worry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, WilliamPS said: The Times claiming Barca will come in for Bruno. £87m/€100m Be a big headache if true, Barca, Real and City are the only clubs I’d be concerned about an approach from Might get his shoelaces for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Might get his shoelaces for that. That price is about right tbh . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, maze said: Don't know where they get those figures from tbh. I'd be more concerned if it said £187m. Isn't Barca struggling with wages/finances anyway? Barca don't let a thing like having no cash get in their way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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