ToonScotman Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Nobody said: Used to be in the "I don't really care if we sign any players" camp, but getting a bit sick of having Wood and Murphy coming on every game. Desperately lacking cover in midfield and full back positions as well like. This. Only thing holding us back is squad depth if we want to compete with the top clubs we need to improve not only our starting 11 but our 12-18 too. Move on the dead wood, bring in a few top prospects from Europe and a couple top players to come in and improve the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schecter Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Wish this McTominay patter would die the death, it's utterly lifting. He's a shit Nicky Butt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, LFEE said: No more simplistic than saying he’s been seriously overestimated on here. Like @Theregularssays he shouldn’t be seen as simply just a LB as he switches between that and LCB constantly and one of the reasons in Botman looking so good and in turn Schär also he has almost become a sweeper moping up behind and avoiding the less physical defending to a degree. some underestimate, some overestimate. the point I was making is that the answer is somewhere in between. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 At this point I would trust howe even if he wanted George weahs cousin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 I could somewhat see the rationale in a move for McTominay in the summer when Longstaff was really out of form. However Longstaff has kicked on a bit this season to be fair to him and I don’t see how McTominay is needed in our midfield. We need a different profile of midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, TheInfiniteOdyssey said: I could somewhat see the rationale in a move for McTominay in the summer when Longstaff was really out of form. However Longstaff has kicked on a bit this season to be fair to him and I don’t see how McTominay is needed in our midfield. We need a different profile of midfielder. Longstaffs better which says it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 McTominay is a much, much better footballer than Longstaff. This reminds me of the Pope/Dubravka “debate”. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just now, Joseph said: McTominay is a much, much better footballer than Longstaff. This reminds me of the Pope/Dubravka “debate”. I agree, think this bigging up of Longstaff is understandable, but not accurate. At the same time though, no coincidence that Man U's form has sky rocketed since they invested in Casimero who brings a touch of real class and quality to their midfield. That's what we have to do as well, McTominays or Longstaffs aren't the answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slim Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 (edited) BARÇA NEWS Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico interested in €30m teenage right-back Published 2 hours ago on 04/01/2023 Fresneda’s contract with Valladolid runs until the summer of 2025 and comes with a release clause worth €30 million. It is further stated that the value of the buyout clause could rise up to €40 million in the summer if he meets certain performance-based objectives. That will do Pig Edited January 4, 2023 by Slim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: That one looks seriously good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 If he's said his goodbyes, he's surely not getting loaned straight back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, Rich said: If he's said his goodbyes, he's surely not getting loaned straight back? Wouldn't have thought so. With Krafth out we're a Trippier injury away from a top 4 tilt with Javier Manquillo at RB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonScotman Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, TRon said: I agree, think this bigging up of Longstaff is understandable, but not accurate. At the same time though, no coincidence that Man U's form has sky rocketed since they invested in Casimero who brings a touch of real class and quality to their midfield. That's what we have to do as well, McTominays or Longstaffs aren't the answer. 100% no point making small upgrades in a key position, on the same note though we will need to keep longstaff around for next few seasons until we get some home grown players through for European competition rules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Ah I do love the delicate stage of transfer. Whatever could happen next? I best tune into SSN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 So when do Chelsea come in for him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 43 minutes ago, Jack27 said: They aren’t making their mind up in January continuing to study a potential purchase unless essential ie late injury to key player requires replacement! They have been watching ready to put plans into progress. The rest is click bait, guesswork. Hope the new Edwards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 These freaks didn't even know Isak was coming, man. Honestly, stealing a living the lot of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Would have taken McTominay in the summer (anyone saying he’s worse than Longstaff is insane btw) when I was expecting us to be hovering around 7th-9th by the end of the season. However, if we’re serious about finishing in the top 4, he’s not the level of player we should be looking at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 We getting into threadworthy territory? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 The media know Newcastle are interested in fresneda as they know the scouts were there - beyond that it’s guesswork Maybe the scout report came back negative. Might be scouting ahead of a summer bid. Or he’s on the plane A first team backup for Trippier feels smart as if there’s a European campaign you’d think it would be too many games for Trippier next year. However it’s not an immediate issue so it wouldn’t be a big shock if it was left to the summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, WilliamPS said: The media know Newcastle are interested in fresneda as they know the scouts were there - beyond that it’s guesswork Maybe the scout report came back negative. Might be scouting ahead of a summer bid. Or he’s on the plane A first team backup for Trippier feels smart as if there’s a European campaign you’d think it would be too many games for Trippier next year. However it’s not an immediate issue so it wouldn’t be a big shock if it was left to the summer Nickson was sat with Fresneda’s agent watching the game. It doesn’t sound like just a scouting trip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Joseph said: McTominay is a much, much better footballer than Longstaff. This reminds me of the Pope/Dubravka “debate”. Shouldn't be a debate, the direction we're going neither would be first team starters or squad players in a year or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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