KaKa Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Not at all surprised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago I know people will shoot me down, but do we seem to prefer to shop PL players? I wish we were a bit more creative in the position we are in. I do believe there is better value elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 6' 4" -- Chalobah's got them tall-talls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 3 minutes ago, High Five o said: I know people will shoot me down, but do we seem to prefer to shop PL players? Howe prefers PL ready players. Dont think thats a secret? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 5 minutes ago, nufc123 said: Howe prefers PL ready players. Dont think thats a secret? God I hate the term PL-ready. It means nothing, it matters nothing other than paying a premium price for something that could be a lot cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Just now, mikejaxer said: God I hate the term PL-ready. It means nothing, it matters nothing other than paying a premium price for something that could be a lot cheaper. It does also mean that you're taking less of a risk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 1 minute ago, mikejaxer said: God I hate the term PL-ready. It means nothing, it matters nothing other than paying a premium price for something that could be a lot cheaper. If a player is good enough hes good enough I agree, but its easier to spend big on a player who has performed on a high level over time in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 14 minutes ago, High Five o said: I know people will shoot me down, but do we seem to prefer to shop PL players? I wish we were a bit more creative in the position we are in. I do believe there is better value elsewhere. Depends how you want to look at it. Since the takeover we’ve signed more players with “PL experience” than not. But in terms of actual amount spent, there’s not that much difference between PL experience and no PL experience, so we’re clearly just as willing to spend the budget on players from elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 1 hour ago, Mahoneys Tache said: I’ve been there for years. Same here. Posters used to guffaw at my absolute lack of knowledge of other teams players, now the penny is finally dropping. The only purpose of other teams is so we can judge our own progress towards success and happiness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 9 minutes ago, SteV said: Depends how you want to look at it. Since the takeover we’ve signed more players with “PL experience” than not. But in terms of actual amount spent, there’s not that much difference between PL experience and no PL experience, so we’re clearly just as willing to spend the budget on players from elsewhere. To be honest I have not looked a lot into it, I obviously know about our great buys from abroad. My observation is more about players we seem to be linked with, so I guess it’s all subjective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago Rule this one out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Rule this one out Could probably get Mbeumo for that or thereabouts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Rule this one out What the heck?! This is the first we've heard of this. Is this guy reputable? If this is true, forget about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago Two accounts sourcing The Athletic and an Athletic journo. One saying £28.6m and the other £60m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 48 minutes ago, nufc123 said: Howe prefers PL ready players. Dont think thats a secret? Although all our biggest signings have been non-PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago It probably makes sense to buy English defenders as the cheapest way to get your homegrown contingent. A high level homegrown front line would cost a fortune. No-one is paying that for Madueke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 13 minutes ago, Bunk Moreland said: Could probably get Mbeumo for that or thereabouts Why the fuck would we want Mbuemo for 60m? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 7 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Although all our biggest signings have been non-PL. This not correct is it? Both Barnes and Gordon are up there I would assume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago Just now, High Five o said: This not correct is it? Both Barnes and Gordon are up there I would assume. Behind Isak and Tonali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 2 minutes ago, High Five o said: This not correct is it? Both Barnes and Gordon are up there I would assume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 16 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Although all our biggest signings have been non-PL. Yeah it was not meant as a bad comment. I think he has said so himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 27 minutes ago, KaKa said: What the heck?! This is the first we've heard of this. Is this guy reputable? If this is true, forget about it. Athletic journo for Chelsea, I’d assume so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago He’s been their best player in preseason to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago £60m Aye, fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago Just let them torch themselves by buying a ton of players while their squad is enormous. If there isn’t an option to lowball them on our terms then fuck them off. Can’t wait to see what a mess they become Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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