wormy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 5 minutes ago, David Edgar said: We had 4 to 5 pages of discussion. Wish people just wouldn't post their opinions. Making us look like a forum. Spoken like a true rager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Calm down, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Most normal forums can have discussion without people pissing themselves mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEFAFWISP Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 15 minutes ago, Fezzle said: Most normal forums can have discussion without people pissing themselves mind That works both ways, see Kaka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 25 minutes ago, Fezzle said: Most normal forums can have discussion without people pissing themselves mind Typically the same bunch. Same thing happened when we signed Gordon. Or over the summer when there was any hint of a link to McTominay or Gallagher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 17 minutes ago, GEFAFWISP said: That works both ways, see Kaka Goodness Edited February 17 by wormy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 9 minutes ago, wormy said: Goodness Not even worth acknowledging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 On 16/02/2024 at 13:55, ponsaelius said: Too expensive and too old at 28 this summer to fit into our budget. He's a 'last piece of puzzle' type player for somebody like Arsenal. We won't be allowed to buy young and develop players for the full squad so I still think we should buy oven ready players that would have an immediate impact, Toney in our squad would get us into Europe this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) All those who wanted Kalvin Phillips must be having some humble pie.... Massive bullet dodged. Edited February 17 by El Prontonise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 4 hours ago, Ben said: We won't be allowed to buy young and develop players for the full squad so I still think we should buy oven ready players that would have an immediate impact, Toney in our squad would get us into Europe this season Always good to have a mix, but Toney isn't a player we have room for if we're keeping Isak. For the striker position the ideal mix imo for optimal performance/rotation/development is to have 1 superstar (Isak or Toney), 1 mega talent and if finances allows it 1 experienced emergency 3rd choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I thought solanke and Kelly looked good for Bournemouth today. I’d take both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Just now, lovejoy said: I thought solanke and Kelly looked good for Bournemouth today. I’d take both. Kelly was good a lot of the time. But there was plenty of space in behind him. Luckily for him, it was mainly Almiron wasting the opportunity. Be decent on a free. Solanke was a handful. He missed two great chances, mind and got gifted the first. He’d cost far too much money in comparison to how good he actually is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, Lush Vlad said: Kelly was good a lot of the time. But there was plenty of space in behind him. Luckily for him, it was mainly Almiron wasting the opportunity. Be decent on a free. Solanke was a handful. He missed two great chances, mind and got gifted the first. He’d cost far too much money in comparison to how good he actually is. I’m not sure I’ve seen a Centre forward trouble botman as much as solanke did today. Probably right on the fee though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Aye both of the players linked were noticeably very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 If the internet is to be believed we could double his wages and he’d be on the same as Krafth. Not sure if the likes of Liverpool or Spurs will drive his demands much higher though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I’d snap Kelly up if he’s available and happy to come. Solanke I would as an Isak back-up, but I don’t think he’d be available for the sort of fee you comfortably pay for a back up centre forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Smith-Rowe still being linked by those melts at Football Insider. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 7 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: I’d snap Kelly up if he’s available and happy to come. Solanke I would as an Isak back-up, but I don’t think he’d be available for the sort of fee you comfortably pay for a back up centre forward Wouldn't really be a back up considering how often Isak is injured. Plus you could have then both playing at the same time anyway if needed. Solanke and Isak doing what Wilson and Isak did last year would be a step up IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 8 hours ago, lovejoy said: I’m not sure I’ve seen a Centre forward trouble botman as much as solanke did today. Probably right on the fee though. Not sure I’d read too much into that, myself. Botman has been troubled by plenty since coming back from injury. He was never fast, but he looks less agile and not as dominant physically. He was given a hard time by Awoniyi last week. He is a big fucker, TBF. Watkins was awkward for different reasons. But the back 5 were decent as a collective against Villa. Not trying to be smart after the event. I’ve said this a few times of late. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 23 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Wouldn't really be a back up considering how often Isak is injured. Plus you could have then both playing at the same time anyway if needed. Solanke and Isak doing what Wilson and Isak did last year would be a step up IMO. I think a fit Wilson is a better centre forward than Solanke tbh, but we definitely can’t go on with two injury prone CFs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) The LB situation needs sorting, Miggy needs upgrading, we need a reliable 2nd striker and we probably need a pacey centre half. That’s even before there’s a discussion on what Tonali offers and whether we need a 6 type player because Longstaff isn’t the option in terms of starting moving forwards. Good squad player yes. Edit: Will add there’s the basis of a very good squad here already but major changes needed in the summer. Edited February 18 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 12 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: I think a fit Wilson is a better centre forward than Solanke tbh, but we definitely can’t go on with two injury prone CFs That’s the frustration with Wilson, his ability just isn’t matched by his fitness. He is that bit older now though too. I’d be happy if he stayed as a 3rd striker option as if we get some form of Europe there’ll still be plenty games. Whether he’d be happy with that or whether the club might just look to offload him instead, who knows. Either way we need a sturdy 2nd option to Isak whose own lack of durability is a concern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 12 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: The LB situation needs sorting, Miggy needs upgrading, we need a reliable 2nd striker and we probably need a pacey centre half. That’s even before there’s a discussion on what Tonali offers and whether we need a 6 type player because Longstaff isn’t the option in terms of starting moving forwards. Good squad player yes. Edit: Will add there’s the basis of a very good squad here already but major changes needed in the summer. These are my thoughts. I'd also say that I'd like us to be smart in the market. We don't HAVE to spend 40/50m on each position. Can we find a bosman or someone in the last year of their contract? I'm not saying change our transfer policy but we signed Trippier in his twilight years. Is there something that can be done there? One of my pet hates, transfer-wise, is the inability to think outside the box because we have a stringent "policy". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Tosin at Fulham is a great example of this. He's on a free (well kind of). He'd be a superb, low cost addition to our defence but if he wants slightly more in wages because he's out of contract, will we do a deal? Or would we rather spend 40m on someone who may be sitting on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 6 minutes ago, STM said: These are my thoughts. I'd also say that I'd like us to be smart in the market. We don't HAVE to spend 40/50m on each position. Can we find a bosman or someone in the last year of their contract? I'm not saying change our transfer policy but we signed Trippier in his twilight years. Is there something that can be done there? One of my pet hates, transfer-wise, is the inability to think outside the box because we have a stringent "policy". Yeah Brighton seem to manage pretty well signing quality for minimal outlay. The LB situation needs sorting though. If he doesn’t rate Hall or something is going on, go out and sign a proper LB in the summer. Miggy is a good squad player and I love his effort but if he’s starting next season, Christ. Im intrigued to see what happens with Tonali, I think he can do very well but it depends what system they play. Defence needs more protection whether that’s from a more 6 type player. The Joelinton situation is interesting too, I hope he stays. I also hope they can improve Isak’s durability whether that’s strength training/conditioning or whatever because he’s no good sat on the sidelines and you can’t have a situation where you have two strikers and the back up has even more fitness concerns than the starter ? Edited February 18 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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