Wolfcastle Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Manxst said: I’d love a Croat in the team. Growing up, I loved watching the likes of Zvoni Boban, Boksic, Prosinecki, Jarni, Suker etc. Fingers crossed this lad wants to come to us! Same. Such style. Often not substance mind with Prosinecki/Suker/Boksic. Was a bit miffed Boban wasn't at Harper's testimonial so could check him off the list of players I seen at SJP. Alluded me along with Baggio and Stojkovic. Edited April 25, 2023 by Wolfcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) Well that was the wrong thread. Edited April 25, 2023 by Shays Given Tim Flowers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LionOfGosforth Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Gonna be an interesting summer. We've not really seen a "ruthless" side of EH yet. He's incredibly loyal to his players, so long as they work hard and deliver what he asks. When it comes to the topic of replacing/upgrading the likes of Longstaff and Miggy, I wonder how he truly feels about that. Does he see them as players he needs to upgrade? Most would agree that Miggy and Longstaff have both had excellent seasons, we undoubtedly missed them at Villa (not that we'd have won with them but we missed their running and energy, particularly Longstaff) so when it comes to "upgrading" these spots, especially with players who have improved and flourished beyond recognition under him, i'm really curious to see how this plays out. I mentioned those two because they seem to play in the positions most often mentioned for upgrading and I get that, we do need to slowly do that. They might be just squad players next season and we'll need as much quality depth as we can get with the possibility of many more games. Fascinating summer ahead and beyond the money spent, to see the way the squad will evolve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 4 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: We should be able to get a tune out of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 37 minutes ago, Weezertron said: We should be able to get a tune out of him. Too much of an injury risk with that flat skinny neck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 49 minutes ago, Jack27 said: Surely we'd not put a 50% sell-on clause. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Surely we'd not put a 50% sell-on clause. We don't sell our best players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, LionOfGosforth said: Gonna be an interesting summer. We've not really seen a "ruthless" side of EH yet. He's incredibly loyal to his players, so long as they work hard and deliver what he asks. When it comes to the topic of replacing/upgrading the likes of Longstaff and Miggy, I wonder how he truly feels about that. Does he see them as players he needs to upgrade? Most would agree that Miggy and Longstaff have both had excellent seasons, we undoubtedly missed them at Villa (not that we'd have won with them but we missed their running and energy, particularly Longstaff) so when it comes to "upgrading" these spots, especially with players who have improved and flourished beyond recognition under him, i'm really curious to see how this plays out. I mentioned those two because they seem to play in the positions most often mentioned for upgrading and I get that, we do need to slowly do that. They might be just squad players next season and we'll need as much quality depth as we can get with the possibility of many more games. Fascinating summer ahead and beyond the money spent, to see the way the squad will evolve. You have to believe Eddie will give the players that got us to the CL, a chance in the CL? The Longstaff/Almiron/Murphys of the squad. It sends a really negative energy/message through the squad to be like “thanks now lets get these other dudes to enjoy what you achieved.” It’s why I think around 2-3 first teamers of absolute quality is the best we can/most we should expect this summer. With some younger prospects we can bring through over the course of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 58 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Surely we'd not put a 50% sell-on clause. 50% of profit maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Absolutely no chance we get Davies, not one chance. He has been linked to Man City, but I doubt he’s up for sale. It would be a bigger statement signing than Trippier if we did get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, cubaricho said: You have to believe Eddie will give the players that got us to the CL, a chance in the CL? The Longstaff/Almiron/Murphys of the squad. It sends a really negative energy/message through the squad to be like “thanks now lets get these other dudes to enjoy what you achieved.” It’s why I think around 2-3 first teamers of absolute quality is the best we can/most we should expect this summer. With some younger prospects we can bring through over the course of the season. Totally agree. I highly doubt EH will just bin off players who have taken us from bottom 3 no-hopers to likely top 4. As fans, we have a tendency to always just want that shiny new thing, spend big money on "elite", well-known players. It's natural and in time, we will slowly evolve. But EH i'm almost certain will operate a lot more cautiously in the summer window than perhaps we as fans would expect. Squad harmony is key and it's at it's absolute peak right now. Watch the Spurs game and see the spirit and team ethic in there, Spurs couldn't dream of it. It's a huge part of our success this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Just remembered Ansu Fati is on around £220k a week. So yeah ... no chance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, cubaricho said: You have to believe Eddie will give the players that got us to the CL, a chance in the CL? The Longstaff/Almiron/Murphys of the squad. It sends a really negative energy/message through the squad to be like “thanks now lets get these other dudes to enjoy what you achieved.” It’s why I think around 2-3 first teamers of absolute quality is the best we can/most we should expect this summer. With some younger prospects we can bring through over the course of the season. It'll be evolution as always, not revolution. Keep most players, add 3-4 to cope with increased schedule. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Manxst said: Are Bayern actually thinking about letting Davies go or are these posts wishful thinking? Have we been linked? Canucks casting bacon wishes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Jack27 said: Fati is more of an inside forward than an inverted winger, and that’s the perfect match for a striker like Isak who drops deep and draws defenders with him. Inside forwards like to cut inside before receiving the ball, and they are more likely to receive the ball around the box. They are more of goal threats than inverted wingers. Inverted wingers are more likely to receive the ball near the touchline, and they cut inside after that in order to cross or pass. The likes of ASM, Raphinha, and Mahrez are inverted wingers, while Fati, Mbappe, Salah, and Rashford are inside forwards. Liverpool had the perfect setup a few years ago with Salah and Mane as the inside forwards and Firmino as the deep forward who created spaces for them and fed them nice passes. That trio was something else. Having said that, Fati has a terrible injury record Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocunar Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 5 hours ago, KaKa said: Go over to his and tell him to sign then man! I have no idea where he will go, but hopefully he isnt sold too soon, they always fail when they leave Croatia too early. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 People complain about our development of players -- we really can't just shove Willock, Longstaff and Joelinton aside for the headline names - those 3 have been pivotal to our tactics and our league position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 5 hours ago, Manxst said: I’d love a Croat in the team. Growing up, I loved watching the likes of Zvoni Boban, Boksic, Prosinecki, Jarni, Suker etc. Fingers crossed this lad wants to come to us! Didnt he have that weird transfer to Coventry and was then sold to Real a matter of days/weeks later? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lazarus said: Didnt he have that weird transfer to Coventry and was then sold to Real a matter of days/weeks later? ? wiki says it was because Betis didn’t want to sell to Madrid, so Real made a deal with Coventry…? “In the summer of 1998, Jarni initially moved to English side Coventry City, signing for £2.6 million from Real Betis. However, when Real Madrid decided they wanted the player, they successfully bought him from Coventry for £3.4 million with Jarni having made no appearances whatsoever. Some believe this was a joint Coventry City and Real Madrid tactic, as Betis refused to sell him to the Madrid club” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Kanji said: People complain about our development of players -- we really can't just shove Willock, Longstaff and Joelinton aside for the headline names - those 3 have been pivotal to our tactics and our league position. As our schedule becomes more congested when we qualify for Europe, all those players will get their minutes even if we bring in more players. At what point should a good performance prevent us from bringing in new players who potentially could improve us? Imagine if we hadn’t signed Isak or Botman because we were doing great in the second half of last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 3 hours ago, KaKa said: Just remembered Ansu Fati is on around £220k a week. So yeah ... no chance! If Barca want rid and the player wants to come to play football then there's no reason he wouldn't consider lower wages with performance related bonuses (goals/assists/appearances) and then everyone wins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Mike said: Canucks casting bacon wishes. Projecting much, Michael? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Kanji said: People complain about our development of players -- we really can't just shove Willock, Longstaff and Joelinton aside for the headline names - those 3 have been pivotal to our tactics and our league position. The problem is while those 3 have done well and can fill in for eachother when needed, no one can fill in for Bruno adequately. As things stand we’re pretty fucked if he gets injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Mc Allister would be perfect cover and a great partner for bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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