Toonjam88 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I would love to make at least another big buy if only to prove Luke Edwards wrong ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polkaDot Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 5 hours ago, Peppe said: That sounds both painful and inconvenient (the spunking forever part, not the signings) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 10 minutes ago, Toonjam88 said: I would love to make at least another big buy if only to prove Luke Edwards wrong ? Again? There's only so many times one bloke can be completely wrong Hes beyond a laughing stock already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 6 hours ago, mighty__mag said: Keegan and John Hall times were quite like this, we were always being linked to this player or that player. It was brilliant, I can only remember sulking for about a month when Keegan sold Cole, I think it hurt more because it was to Man Utd, I was livid. Then, when we signed Les Ferdinand, he ended being just as great and all was forgotten. It was us that set all the British transfer records, Cole to Utd was a record, then Shearer to us also a record. Then not long after, transfers just went mental. But it feels like it's going full circle, I never, ever, thought I'd be able to relive my football youth , I thought it was over, I get to feel it all again, only this time probably see a trophy, and my daughter enjoy it also. Funny how things eventually work out. ? I seem to recall that we signed Warren Barton for what at the time was a world record fee for a defender..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jinky said: I seem to recall that we signed Warren Barton for what at the time was a world record fee for a defender..... Was sad when he left. Centre parting is such sweet sorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just gimme the LeBron James of Soccer. I'm being greedy now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Whitley mag said: Seen he’s been linked on the BBC gossip page with some big clubs this morning. Celtic and Denmark Under-21 midfielder Matt O'Riley, 21, is attracting attention from Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United. (ESPN) He'd save on moving expenses if he signed with us. Got to be a factor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: Worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: No surprise really - but it is a shame. Though Eddie knows best I guess. Clearly had priority to strengthen other positions. Edited August 27, 2022 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Obviously wasn’t seen as fitting into this side as well as some hoped he would be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) Says on there that we see Bruno playing more advanced so didn’t need him, really expecting a quality DM to come in before the window closes now. Edited August 27, 2022 by SUPERTOON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Says on there there we see Bruno playing more advanced so didn’t need him, really expecting a quality DM to come in before the window closes now. Yes. I personally expected Bruno to primarily be the DLP this season but that would suggest a DM is on the cards now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Says on there there we see Bruno playing more advanced so didn’t need him, really expecting a quality DM to come in before the window closes now. Yeah exactly. They didn't want to spend £50m or whatever it would be on someone to play the position they want Bruno to play. Makes sense tbf. A quality DM would be amazing. Rules out Gallagher you'd assume? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Aye, Bruno is far too good not to be playing further up the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Do wonder if we where planning on playing Maddison in a kind of withdrawn RW role then ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Yeah exactly. They didn't want to spend £50m or whatever it would be on someone to play the position they want Bruno to play. Makes sense tbf. A quality DM would be amazing. Rules out Gallagher you'd assume? Yeah not sure how Gallagher would fit in, unless of course he’s back up if we can’t get a DM and then Bruno will fill that role for the time being? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Reckon they might just use Bruno there till Shelvey comes back then put him there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Do wonder if we where planning on playing Maddison in a kind of withdrawn RW role then ? He'll have played a similar role to Miggy. Quite central with Trippier offering the width. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) You'll do for me bonny lad... Edited August 27, 2022 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Aye, definitely suggests more of a pure DM. Touched on it in the Isak thread but as good as Joelinton is, he needs to start adding something in the opposition box in this case. No excuses or reasons he shouldn't be able to either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 It's a strange one like. I was saying at the start of the window that so much depended on what Howe saw Bruno's long-term role as. Whether we'd go for an AM and keep Bruno deep, or go for a dedicated DM and keep Bruno more advanced. It seems like we've gone from one approach to the other, but even when we were looking for an AM, Paqueta wasn't in the equation. FWIW, I think it's a good way to go. Playing Bruno more advanced seems to make him much more useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I do like the versatility in our squad now mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I do hope it was a scouting reason like, as in he just wouldn't have fit, is seen as too risky, or that they've spotted a few things which 'worry' them ect. West Ham are paying a lot but if he's anything close to the player he seems like to us common folk then he'll be worth every penny. Edited August 27, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I’ll take Ryder’s comments with the a pinch of salt but if this means Bruno is pushed further forward with a specialist 6 signed then that works for me. @Optimistic Nut hit it for me, we really need to see more of Big Joe in attack, more of how he did versus Forest and City in terms of pushing on and contributing with some goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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