Nine Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, LFEE said: Looks like at the moment £120kpw is the ceiling and this will gradually increase as the squad improves and players under contract prove their worth over a decent period of time. Yep exactly, I said (back in Jan?) I thought wed be approaching this slowly and as we had just brought in Trips/Bruno on around that number it seemed logical that 120kish was the limit for now. 100% it will be pushed this summer though, all the signs are there.. new contracts for Bruno and maybe ASM depending on the mid/long term plans for him is what I expect to happen at some point in the near future which would put them towards or about 150k pw (Bruno perhaps even a little higher). 2 maybe even 3 players in the summer brought in at that sort of number would seem the next logical step. Edited October 12, 2022 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tiresias Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Would be a bit shocking if they decided to ditch spending sensibly on good young players who improve the squad to adopt the man u model or something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 So far their strategy has been virtually impeccable. Here's some ratings for no other reason than I'm bored: Trippier: He's been our talisman. Has been a key reason for our mentality change. 10/10 Wood: Ultimately he's a dud but we were in a tight spot and at least we weakened Burnley. 5/10 Bruno: Second only to De Bruyne in the PL IMO, unreal signing. 10/10 Burn: Versatile, good with his feet, a leader, experienced, great character. Transformed our defence. 8/10 Targett: Solid as a rock. Good lad. Not blessed with attacking instincts but Mr Reliable. 7/10 Pope: Alot of raised eyebrows about whether we needed a GK but he's proven an absolute bargain. 8/10 Botman: Would it be clichéd to say Rolls Royce? 10/10 Isak: Time will tell. From an ambition perspective I will give it a 9/10 A 7/8 strike rate is good going in the world of transfers. Overall they get a 9/10 for transfer performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 30 minutes ago, STM said: So far their strategy has been virtually impeccable. Here's some ratings for no other reason than I'm bored: Trippier: He's been our talisman. Has been a key reason for our mentality change. 10/10 Wood: Ultimately he's a dud but we were in a tight spot and at least we weakened Burnley. 5/10 Bruno: Second only to De Bruyne in the PL IMO, unreal signing. 10/10 Burn: Versatile, good with his feet, a leader, experienced, great character. Transformed our defence. 8/10 Targett: Solid as a rock. Good lad. Not blessed with attacking instincts but Mr Reliable. 7/10 Pope: Alot of raised eyebrows about whether we needed a GK but he's proven an absolute bargain. 8/10 Botman: Would it be clichéd to say Rolls Royce? 10/10 Isak: Time will tell. From an ambition perspective I will give it a 9/10 A 7/8 strike rate is good going in the world of transfers. Overall they get a 9/10 for transfer performance. Wood is a 3/10, at best. I'll refrain from scoring Isak as its early days, but I can get on board with the rest of your ratings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Also, hearing the term Rolls-Royce of a defender being aimed at Botman. I always thought the idea of a RR player is that they are superb quality but the reliability isn't there and always breaking down. Hence why it was aimed at Rio & Woodgate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dokko said: Also, hearing the term Rolls-Royce of a defender being aimed at Botman. I always thought the idea of a RR player is that they are superb quality but the reliability isn't there and always breaking down. Hence why it was aimed at Rio & Woodgate. Errr, no. Just top of the range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 hour ago, LFEE said: If Botman, Isak and Bruno is sensible then I'm not sure I'll be able to comprehend what they have in store after that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) I'm perfectly happy with the sensible approach they are taking. No problems with it at all. Edited October 12, 2022 by Scoot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLUMPO235 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Dokko said: Also, hearing the term Rolls-Royce of a defender being aimed at Botman. I always thought the idea of a RR player is that they are superb quality but the reliability isn't there and always breaking down. Hence why it was aimed at Rio & Woodgate. Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 5 hours ago, STM said: So far their strategy has been virtually impeccable. Here's some ratings for no other reason than I'm bored: Trippier: He's been our talisman. Has been a key reason for our mentality change. 10/10 Wood: Ultimately he's a dud but we were in a tight spot and at least we weakened Burnley. 5/10 Bruno: Second only to De Bruyne in the PL IMO, unreal signing. 10/10 Burn: Versatile, good with his feet, a leader, experienced, great character. Transformed our defence. 8/10 Targett: Solid as a rock. Good lad. Not blessed with attacking instincts but Mr Reliable. 7/10 Pope: Alot of raised eyebrows about whether we needed a GK but he's proven an absolute bargain. 8/10 Botman: Would it be clichéd to say Rolls Royce? 10/10 Isak: Time will tell. From an ambition perspective I will give it a 9/10 A 7/8 strike rate is good going in the world of transfers. Overall they get a 9/10 for transfer performance. A Man U supporter said another Man U fan today, "name me a better signing of the lady 12 months than Bruno Guimarães?". With the tongue only slightly in my cheek I responded with "Kieran Tripper ?" Tells its own story that a player as incredible as Bruno isn't by far the best signing we've made in the last January transfer window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 5 hours ago, Dokko said: Also, hearing the term Rolls-Royce of a defender being aimed at Botman. I always thought the idea of a RR player is that they are superb quality but the reliability isn't there and always breaking down. Hence why it was aimed at Rio & Woodgate. When did you last see a Rolls Royce on the side of the road? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 What about a Land Rover defender? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 It depends what Rolls Royce you mean ? It's two totally separate company's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Ben said: It depends what Rolls Royce you mean ? It's two totally separate company's. You don't see many Eurofighters by the side of the road either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Assuming we add say one attacker in Jan, come the summer we’ll really be beefing up the squad and potency. I’d imagine a solid number 2 keeper, another left back (maybe more attacking in nature) to compete with Targett, sitting/defensive midfielder, a young forward (Wood will probably go), a new starting right sided CB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: Assuming we add say one attacker in Jan, come the summer we’ll really be beefing up the squad and potency. I’d imagine a solid number 2 keeper, another left back (maybe more attacking in nature) to compete with Targett, sitting/defensive midfielder, a young forward (Wood will probably go), a new starting right sided CB One! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed210 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 8 hours ago, geordie_b said: What about a Land Rover defender? Expensive and breaks down a lot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 8 hours ago, geordie_b said: What about a Land Rover defender? Never mind them what about Range Rovers, especially Evokes. Used to be marquee but now they're like dog shit. Everywhere. Mostly black. Was a time when it was just gangsters and royalty had them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapo Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 We’ll settle on a Toyota Landcruiser defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 minute ago, CFlan said: We’ll settle on a Toyota Landcruiser defender. The vehicle of choice for serial killers and landscape gardeners Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 14 hours ago, Dokko said: Also, hearing the term Rolls-Royce of a defender being aimed at Botman. I always thought the idea of a RR player is that they are superb quality but the reliability isn't there and always breaking down. Hence why it was aimed at Rio & Woodgate. I think you're remembering what Freddie Shepherd said when he sold Woodgate to Madrid: "there's no point having a Rolls-Royce if it spends most of its time in the garage." I remember how angry I was with him at the time for selling our best player, but he was definitely proved correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 52 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said: Never mind them what about Range Rovers, especially Evokes. Used to be marquee but now they're like dog shit. Everywhere. Mostly black. Was a time when it was just gangsters and royalty had them. Evoques are shit and only cost about 30k proper Range Rovers are not and cost about 100k for a decent one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: Evoques are shit and only cost about 30k proper Range Rovers are not and cost about 100k for a decent one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 I reckon we'll look to add 2-3 first-team improvements a season after this one, and pad up the Academy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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