Anthony Gordon

[Kid Icarus]

Such an odd fanbase at times like.

[Monters]

6 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

What makes people think a club would pay £80m for Gordon?

Exactly! If there are all these replacements available for less, why aren’t clubs buying them instead of Gordon?

 

Also he’s been involved in two summer tournaments and probably needs a break. Summer off and full pre season and he’ll be flying again next year. 

[Rocker]

He's been very sloppy for a while, but I trust Howe to either sort it out or ship him on (I'd obviously prefer the former).

[kenlau88210]

Want to see him playing up top with Barnes and Murphy on Sunday. He can press hard and force the centre backs into making mistakes.

[The Butcher]

I'd start him vs Everton. Think he's got a point to prove after a poor spell and that missed penalty at Goodison.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

4 minutes ago, The Butcher said:

I'd start him vs Everton. Think he's got a point to prove after a poor spell and that missed penalty at Goodison.

 

This is true but I'm not sure having a point to prove is when he's at his best. Seems to be at his best when he feels he's on top of his game and feels he's the best player on the pitch. 

[RUHRLYASLEEVESUP]

Needs to stop cutting inside as much, teams have worked him out

[Tisd09]

I'd like us to go back to our usual formation Sunday and try and over run these, if Isak is fit Gordon to drop to the bench if not, as suggested play him up top instead of Wilson. I would love for Wilson to turn in one last performance he just doesn't have it in him. 

 

 

[STM]

100% let's play 433, bring Miley in.

[The College Dropout]

27 minutes ago, Monters said:

Exactly! If there are all these replacements available for less, why aren’t clubs buying them instead of Gordon?

 

Also he’s been involved in two summer tournaments and probably needs a break. Summer off and full pre season and he’ll be flying again next year. 

Yep he’s an excellent fit for Eddie and our team.  But he’s no better than Eze or Cunha, no reason for a club to pay £20m more for Gordon. 
 

Gordon isn’t even consistent with the work rate which is a differentiator from those types of players. 

[The College Dropout]

1 minute ago, STM said:

100% let's play 433, bring Miley in.

I’d start Willock over Miley. Willock is better suited to an early high press game 

[Sempiternal]

1 minute ago, The College Dropout said:

I’d start Willock over Miley. Willock is better suited to an early high press game 

Yeah, I’ve said it a bunch but Miley was a 10 in the academy, it’s off the ball where he struggles defensively. Hes very good on it, and 9/10 makes a good decision. But he’s played round too easily in the midfield. It’s a shame as I really like him as a player

[Optimistic Nut]

47 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

What makes people think a club would pay £80m for Gordon?

 

Semi-regular England international, CL experience, long term contract and age. I could see Arsenal or Liverpool fishing for not far off that price. We're in a position where we already have a very good LW and could go for someone like Eze who is also very good and who I think could be as good as Gordon was for us last season. That extra £15-20m profit could be worth a very good other player or two to pad out the squad PSR-wise. 

 

 

Edited 8 hours ago by Optimistic Nut

[Sempiternal]

Think you’d be looking at more like 50/60 tops for Gordon. 

[Dr.Spaceman]

If Bryan Mbeumo is available for a decent price we should be all over him whilst trying to maximise AG's sale price. Could leave us in an excellent position financially with a more balanced squad. Just need a Willock upgrade who can also play on the left, which we should already be looking at anyway.

 

 

Edited 8 hours ago by Dr.Spaceman

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Are there a lot of midfielders in a 3 who also play on the wing? I would more be looking to sell Willock and get a proper midfielder in. 

[The College Dropout]

3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

 

Semi-regular England international, CL experience, long term contract and age. I could see Arsenal or Liverpool fishing for not far off that price. We're in a position where we already have a very good LW and could go for someone like Eze who is also very good and who I think could be as good as Gordon was for us last season. 

Can get a Brazilian international, more CL experience, similar age, much more technical ability for £60m is it?

You mention Eze - his price point would be £60m too. 
He’s older but Rashford would be available for peanuts although the wages will be high. 

Think Gordon is a £50-£60m player unless Chelsea want him again. 
 

But yeh he’s a great fit for us and this is a squad game. we need 5 top quality options for our front 3 - minimum. 4 isn’t good enough. 

[The College Dropout]

Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Are there a lot of midfielders in a 3 who also play on the wing? I would more be looking to sell Willock and get a proper midfielder in. 

No

[Sempiternal]

1 minute ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Are there a lot of midfielders in a 3 who also play on the wing? I would more be looking to sell Willock and get a proper midfielder in. 

Big Joe does it, but yeah I agree 

[Menace]

The Grealish £100M signing was an anomaly imo - I don't think anyone pays £80M or even close to that for Gordon.

[Sempiternal]

One man for the job.

 

 

Harvey to the left, this man on the right 

[huss9]

cannit knee-jerk and sell a player every time they drop a bit of form.

was barnes - now he's great, we have to sell gordon?

[Optimistic Nut]

If PSR wasn't a thing I don't even think it'd be a discussion would it? I know it sounds like we're in a good position this summer but if you can do a bit of juggling to get 1 or 2 in on top of what we would be able to otherwise, then I don't think it's a worthless discussion?

[TBG]

50 minutes ago, huss9 said:

cannit knee-jerk and sell a player every time they drop a bit of form.

was barnes - now he's great, we have to sell gordon?

 

Barnes hasn't scored in a while.

 

Would seriously consider selling him and bringing in Dembélé

 

 

Edited 7 hours ago by TBG

[Dr.Spaceman]

3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

If PSR wasn't a thing I don't even think it'd be a discussion would it? I know it sounds like we're in a good position this summer but if you can do a bit of juggling to get 1 or 2 in on top of what we would be able to otherwise, then I don't think it's a worthless discussion?

 

Yeah, exactly. PSR dictates that you should sell & then replace at the same value or for less if you can. It's fucking stupid.