AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 The fact we have a vision for what we can become makes it harder to assess the window as well. We have a lot of players who won't be part of that project for much longer, but you're never going to upgrade them all in such a short time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Pope Trippier Botman Schar/Burn Targett Bruno Shelvey Joelinton Isak Wilson ASM Assuming that's our current first-choice XI, there are 6-7 out of the 11 there who didn't play for us eight months ago. Don't get me wrong, I'd love another CM/RW but it's hard not to be impressed with our business in January and the summer. Plus, this time in January I was fairly sure not bringing in Lingard could be the difference between going down and staying up so clearly I know absolutely fuck all about anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 One more signing (CM) and it would be a 9/10 for me, either way it’s been a very successful window. Seen some say we didn’t strengthen RW but in Isak we absolutely did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: Pope, Botman and Isak, for a combined £90 million [not forgetting securing Targett] is 10/10 for where we are right now. Don't care what anybody says. Absolutely this. The team and squad is unrecognisable and there is no conceivable outcome whereby I'm disappointed at 11pm. The only negative side to the entire window is losing Dubravka but every single other signing has been spot on. Even including the January window, Wood was a poor buy but even then you could make a very decent argument that the team functioned better with him in and the rise from 19th when he signed to 11th at the end of the season contributed a large slice of the £25m. Think it went from about £3.6m up to £25.7m or very close in merit payments. Anyone having a pop later on tonight might need to reflect on just how far we've come in 12 months tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Pope Trippier Botman Schar/Burn Targett Bruno Shelvey Joelinton Isak Wilson ASM Assuming that's our current first-choice XI, there are 6-7 out of the 11 there who didn't play for us eight months ago. Don't get me wrong, I'd love another CM/RW but it's hard not to be impressed with our business in January and the summer. Plus, this time in January I was fairly sure not bringing in Lingard could be the difference between going down and staying up so clearly I know absolutely fuck all about anything. The turnover of first team players is mental really when you see it written down. It obviously needed to be done but to change half your starting XI in two windows is some ask. The fact we appear to have managed it without falling into the traps that every other nouveau riche club with pretensions of the top half does is a massive credit to the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Pope Trippier Botman Schar/Burn Targett Bruno Shelvey Joelinton Isak Wilson ASM Assuming that's our current first-choice XI, there are 6-7 out of the 11 there who didn't play for us eight months ago. Don't get me wrong, I'd love another CM/RW but it's hard not to be impressed with our business in January and the summer. Plus, this time in January I was fairly sure not bringing in Lingard could be the difference between going down and staying up so clearly I know absolutely fuck all about anything. You may as well bold Joelinton as well. From the ghost up front to the fucking brick wall in midfield is as good as a replacement signing as its a completely different position being filled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Did feel earlier in the window that CM/DM was something we'd look at medium term, either in January or next summer. Only thing I've got a downer about is the lack of RW, you could argue Isak is that but I see him as a striker that keeps Wood out of league starting XIs which we had to sort rather than a winger. Moussa Diaby or Jack Harrison would've been brilliant upgrades, especially the former, but we'll probably have to wait until we reach Europe to prise the likes of those two away. But I am very happy with the window overall since we got Isak. Watching him last night and looking at our upcoming fixtures with our best players to come back in soon has me hella excited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Unnecessarily tepid for me. Improvement on Wood and Murphy even on loan and we were away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Wolfcastle said: Unnecessarily tepid for me. Improvement on Wood and Murphy even on loan and we were away. May still be! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Pope Trippier Botman Schar/Burn Targett Bruno Shelvey Joelinton Isak Wilson ASM Assuming that's our current first-choice XI, there are 6-7 out of the 11 there who didn't play for us eight months ago. Don't get me wrong, I'd love another CM/RW but it's hard not to be impressed with our business in January and the summer. Plus, this time in January I was fairly sure not bringing in Lingard could be the difference between going down and staying up so clearly I know absolutely fuck all about anything. I think that's absolutely fantastic. What they've done to our starting 11 is amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flip Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 15 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: Pope Trippier Botman Schar/Burn Targett Bruno Shelvey Joelinton Isak Wilson ASM Assuming that's our current first-choice XI, there are 6-7 out of the 11 there who didn't play for us eight months ago. Don't get me wrong, I'd love another CM/RW but it's hard not to be impressed with our business in January and the summer. Plus, this time in January I was fairly sure not bringing in Lingard could be the difference between going down and staying up so clearly I know absolutely fuck all about anything. Should probably bold Joelinton as well. Completely different player under Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unbelievable Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: This for me. We've spent £200m and significantly improved at GK, LB, RB, CB, CM and in attack in two windows. 6-7 new first-team regulars. It's going to take a bit of time. If we could add another 1-2 somehow in the next 8 hours then great but it's been a fantastic couple of windows. We've also brought in a proper manager who is getting a tune out of previously mediocre at best players like Joelinton, Shelvey, Almiron and Fraser. They don't count as new signings, but they're definitely improvements over where we were this time last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just now, Jack27 said: Nothing new there as long as he isn't including timeframes. Yep, club like Tielemans, but that has been true all Summer. We know loan moves were discussed with Chelsea re those two a couple weeks ago, unless he says 'today' or 'currently' its just clever wording designed to get you to stick SSN on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 7 hours to go... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 oh boy I'm ready Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Honestly think we're done. Ashby the most likely, but still reckon its a long shot. Only late drama could be that Alvarez lad at Ajax forcing through a move to Chelsea, which may free un Gallagher for a loan. But even then, if it's just a loan I imagine he will stay in London and end up at Palace again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 If we don't sign Maddison I'm done with this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just now, Shearergol said: If we don't sign Maddison I'm done with this club. Just pleased Paqueta isn't available still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Jack27 said: oh boy I'm ready He must be on the agent group text. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 ‘Please keep watching Sky Sports News’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Jack27 said: oh boy I'm ready You lot getting done by SkySportsNews. Edited September 1, 2022 by Flip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 He just looks guilty he was caught on his phone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jack27 said: oh boy I'm ready "Findus crispy pancakes 4 tea. Tht ok hun? Tb x" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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