Coffee_Johnny Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jack27 said: https://twitter.com/plettigoal/status/1664935351188586497?s=46&t=qch8y64njTIa-YpWt4BfqA When is the right time, great N-O Nostradamus? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jack27 said: https://twitter.com/plettigoal/status/1664935351188586497?s=46&t=qch8y64njTIa-YpWt4BfqA New thread, I dare you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just now, Coffee_Johnny said: When is the right time, great N-O Nostradamus? I tried and failed already. Out of my hands Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Tierney injury record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: Tierney injury record. So you’re telling me he’s been fit for a year and injuries might be behind him? Sign him up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 He’s an elbow and a wrist away from injuring every major joint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 22 minutes ago, worthy said: He didnt play, so didnt get injured If the knee surgery has sorted the problem that kept him out previously (no idea whether it was the same issue tbf), then that you could make a case that his injury problems are now behind him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) On that injury record - that's 3 seasons as Celtic where he missed 42 games, and then 3 at Arsenal where he missed 48. And then barely played last season anyway. You'd guess the reason Burn continued as LB for us even when he was looking wobbly and Target was fit, was that most managers, Howe included, want a settled back line. So, it might be a bit of a risk is all. Edited June 3, 2023 by Abacus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 in terms of LB I would prefer Mitchel Bakker over Tierney - the injury record is a major concern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I’d argue every transfer is a risk tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jack27 said: I’d argue every transfer is a risk tbf Which is true but Tierney’s injury record doesn’t fill me with much confidence In any case were we not strongly linked with Bakker a while back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jack27 said: So you’re telling me he’s been fit for a year and injuries might be behind him? Sign him up Two knee injuries in 20/21, followed by surgery in 21/22 so maybe that's fixed the issue. Looks like the worst injury was his shoulder a few years ago, no reoccurrence of it. Hopefully he's over his problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 This is what I mean, our doctors will be fully aware of his injury issues and therefore the risks. I'm fairly sure Shaw (for comparison) had injury issues when younger and he's shrugged them off too. Apparently Tierney is a mentality monster too, so it would be like signing a young Trippier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Tierney just seems like a particularly lazy link, tbf. I'd certainly hope we've scouted potential left back upgrades/alternatives extensively. Arsenal being seemingly desperate to get rid, coupled with his injury history should be massive red flags. If we're balancing risk/reward I'd rather take a punt on some up-and-coming prospect rather than a HG crock who kNoWs dA lEaGuE. Edit: obviously if he did sign I'd be fully behind him. I'm just really, really sick of seeing crocks at this club. Feels like we've had a disproportionate amount compared to other clubs Edited June 3, 2023 by Elric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just to get an idea of the person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, Elric said: Tierney just seems like a particularly lazy link, tbf. I'd certainly hope we've scouted potential left back upgrades/alternatives extensively. Arsenal being seemingly desperate to get rid, coupled with his injury history should be massive red flags. If we're balancing risk/reward I'd rather take a punt on some up-and-coming prospect rather than a HG crock who kNoWs dA lEaGuE. It's not a case of "knowing the league", it's case of being one of the best in DA league. The opposing arguement would be to avoid signing someone who has excelled in the German league or wherever because how can we be certain of their true level. Ultimately, as you say, trust our scouts and understand the risk/reward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I think the context of the time missed is important, if you land awkwardly and dislocate your shoulder which needs an operation it is one of those things. We have seen with Trippier and Isak in the last 18 months that freak injuries happen. The problem with Tierney is that he has had 2 of these in the last 4 years as well as a few other niggles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schecter Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, STM said: Just to get an idea of the person. Well his personality will fit right in. Seems a very likeable down to earth lad. I'm comfortable recruiting him, on a side note the Arsenal canteen looks nothing special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Suspect LB is not the priority, midfield is, so the approach will be to get the midfielder deal(s) done and then have a look at what budget is left before making any LB moves Might be wrong, but at LB there’s no rush Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 34 minutes ago, Jack27 said: I’d argue every transfer is a risk tbf Someone who averages 16 games a season injured is a bigger risk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, WilliamPS said: Suspect LB is not the priority, midfield is, so the approach will be to get the midfielder deal(s) done and then have a look at what budget is left before making any LB moves Might be wrong, but at LB there’s no rush Disagree there - not only do we have CL next season to prepare for but also teams that sit back and a traditional LB who can help out in stack will also help that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 25 minutes ago, Elric said: Tierney just seems like a particularly lazy link, tbf. I'd certainly hope we've scouted potential left back upgrades/alternatives extensively. Arsenal being seemingly desperate to get rid, coupled with his injury history should be massive red flags. If we're balancing risk/reward I'd rather take a punt on some up-and-coming prospect rather than a HG crock who kNoWs dA lEaGuE. Edit: obviously if he did sign I'd be fully behind him. I'm just really, really sick of seeing crocks at this club. Feels like we've had a disproportionate amount compared to other clubs Who said arsenal are desperate to get rid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, WilliamPS said: Suspect LB is not the priority, midfield is, so the approach will be to get the midfielder deal(s) done and then have a look at what budget is left before making any LB moves Might be wrong, but at LB there’s no rush Disagree tbh. It’s one of the areas of our first xi that most needs an upgrade. Burn’s been great for the most part but a fully fit Tierney potentially gives us so much more. Great character by all accounts too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Gawalls said: Someone who averages 16 games a season injured is a bigger risk. That's quite misleading if someone has had a reoccurring knee injury though? It would be like counting Shearers two seasons out against him or even Fat Ronaldo. Shouldn't his injury record be left to experts? More specifically, is the chance or reoccurrence likely? If it was persistent hamstrings etc, I think that's possible a different matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 What are his strengths, I've hardly seen him play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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