Guest Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: If our business ended up being Ashby, Franca and Gordon, how would we feel? I'd be pretty content with that. Happy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Stal said: Have we stopped with our annual loan bid for Hamza Choudhury now? Yeah, we're finished there. We even got new owners and stuff now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If our business ended up being Ashby, Franca and Gordon, how would we feel? I'd be pretty content with that. Yeah me too, if we immediately sold Gordon to Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If our business ended up being Ashby, Franca and Gordon, how would we feel? I'd be pretty content with that. I put the ones for the future to one side. In real terms for the rest of this season that would only be Gordon, and I'd be very unhappy with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If our business ended up being Ashby, Franca and Gordon, how would we feel? I'd be pretty content with that. It seems we are very much keeping our powder dry in terms of purples until the summer. I think those three would be good business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just now, Skeletor said: I put the ones for the future to one side. In real terms for the rest of this season that would only be Gordon, and I'd be very unhappy with that. Wood out, Gordon in strengthens the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Wood out, Gordon in strengthens the squad. I don't rate Gordon at all so I don't see it the same way you do. Especially at the price he'd likely come for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If our business ended up being Ashby, Franca and Gordon, how would we feel? I'd be pretty content with that. Would be okay with that. Can’t imagine Ashby and Franca would significantly improve us (or indeed get many minutes) but having a bench with promising prospects makes sense. I’m still desperate to see us sign a classy centre-mid though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If our business ended up being Ashby, Franca and Gordon, how would we feel? I'd be pretty content with that. Not sure. We've a massive chance to qualify for the CL. Don't think it's enough. Edit: In fact I think I'd be very disappointed. We don't need backup. We need quality for the XI. Edited January 25, 2023 by The Butcher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 It's the calibre of the signing that makes all the difference. Signing someone like Maddison and no-one else and I'd be convinced CL is in the bag. If we signed Gordon I'd still be wondering where the goals are going to come from, how we're going to breakdown teams who just sit and defend against us etc... Considering the rumoured prices for Gordon and Maddison, I am very frustrated at us seemingly pushing the boat out for the vastly inferior player in this scenario. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 How come that Ashby hasn't had a look in at West ham? That coufal looks finished when I've seen him this season. Doesnt even look like he can get on the bench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I think if look to incrementally improve window on window, we'll be fine. Gordon most likely doesn't bring the same instant impact that Botman or Bruno does, but he's a youngster with a decent potential ceiling. He also stops us relying on Murphy or Fraser. Based on Ashworth's comments, we have long term targets in mind. It might just be that they aren't available or aren't available on our terms at this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) Gordon is a long term target like, we’re not going to pay £50m for a ‘youngster with a decent potential ceiling’. I think it’s likely he’s being massively underrated and we’re pretty confident we can turn him into one of the best forwards in the league. Edited January 25, 2023 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Away Toon said: If Ziyech comes in he surely just replaces Almiron and I'm not sure he's much of an upgrade. Extremely left footed, good crosses and the occasional wonder goal but not much else. Sounds like an improvement on Almiron tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just now, Hanshithispantz said: Gordon is a long term target like, we’re not going to pay £50m for a ‘youngster with a decent potential ceiling’. I think it’s likely he’s being massively underrated and We’re pretty confident we can turn him into one of the best forwards in the league. Agree he's a long term target, but your second comment kind of implies that he's a youngster with a decent potential ceiling. If we think we can turn him into one of the best forwards in the league, he's worth £50 million. Agree with your point basically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Gordon is a long term target like, we’re not going to pay £50m for a ‘youngster with a decent potential ceiling’. I think it’s likely he’s being massively underrated and we’re pretty confident we can turn him into one of the best forwards in the league. Big Joe’s turnaround. That’s all I’m saying! In Howe we trust! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just now, The Prophet said: Agree he's a long term target, but your second comment kind of implies that he's a youngster with a decent potential ceiling. If we think we can turn him into one of the best forwards in the league, he's worth £50 million. Agree with your point basically. I felt a bit shit pulling you up tbh as I agree with you It’s just semantics but I think it needs emphasising that if we’re going all out for him we should be very excited to see him. The club must view as pretty special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, PauloGeordio said: Big Joe’s turnaround. That’s all I’m saying! In Howe we trust! Miggy an all, playing the same role as Gordon will likely be playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Just now, Hanshithispantz said: I felt a bit shit pulling you up tbh as I agree with you It’s just semantics but I think it needs emphasising that if we’re going all out for him we should be very excited to see him. The club must view as pretty special. He’s been passed through Eddie’s stats algorithm calculator. Came out as a baller. Sign this kid already! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 17 minutes ago, Skeletor said: It's the calibre of the signing that makes all the difference. Signing someone like Maddison and no-one else and I'd be convinced CL is in the bag. If we signed Gordon I'd still be wondering where the goals are going to come from, how we're going to breakdown teams who just sit and defend against us etc... Considering the rumoured prices for Gordon and Maddison, I am very frustrated at us seemingly pushing the boat out for the vastly inferior player in this scenario. Aye. With Maddison, ASM & Isak to come into the team. I would be confident that we have enough quality, in depth, to keep the challenge up *serious injuries permitting*. With Gordon in... well i'm looking at ASM & Isak to be all the genuine quality we'll need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, jack j said: How come that Ashby hasn't had a look in at West ham? That coufal looks finished when I've seen him this season. Doesnt even look like he can get on the bench The same reason Sunderland have just taken one of their youngsters, Moyes isn't giving them a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 We didn't have ASM and Isak for most of the first half of the season so those two with Gordon definitely gives us in a better options than what we've had so far. Still about short in terms of quality and depth than I would have liked giving the position we are in. A few players are starting to look noticeably leggy already. Got to hope we can avoid burnout and any more injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krabbe2 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Time is running out now if any Brazilians are to be bought in January. Had hoped that there would be a few more than just Kuol on the young and promising quota. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazeT44 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 We need 3 bodies in, who are capable of producing in the XI. All 3 don't have to be starters, but we need better quality on the bench. Our midfield and forwards look leggy. Right now, if we switch someone out, in comes Murphy, and Chris Wood in matches gone by. That gap needs to close. I don't care if it's moving a Longstaff/Willock to the bench or having a similar standard player that can rotate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 17 minutes ago, Krabbe2 said: Time is running out now if any Brazilians are to be bought in January. Had hoped that there would be a few more than just Kuol on the young and promising quota. They won’t be travelling over by steam boat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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