AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 I actually think the strategy of going for Guehi, who would be a different kind of signing to what we've done before, is solid. Sometimes it's OK to pay big money to add someone you know is going to be class. It's just a shame we didn't get it done quickly and it dragged on publicly for so long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 5 minutes ago, KaKa said: However, any kind of rotation due to players being injured or needing a rest and it all gets tricky, when Longstaff comes in and is paired with our current right wingers and Tino. When's Miley back? Would love to see him develop and not have to play every minute for months like he did last seasons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 It's strange because prior to signing Gordon, nearly all the focus of our attacking play was from the right, Trippier, Miggy, Bruno. Miggy getting injured, Trippier having a bad spell, and Bruno now playing deeper, and it's all changed. Would be interested to see if Howe could get those three working together again, especially with the return of Tonali. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 1 minute ago, joeyt said: When's Miley back? Would love to see him develop and not have to play every minute for months like he did last seasons Transfermarkt says 16th sept Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 1 minute ago, joeyt said: When's Miley back? Would love to see him develop and not have to play every minute for months like he did last seasons Was a metatarsal I think? So might be a little while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 10 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I actually think the strategy of going for Guehi, who would be a different kind of signing to what we've done before, is solid. Sometimes it's OK to pay big money to add someone you know is going to be class. It's just a shame we didn't get it done quickly and it dragged on publicly for so long. Kinda. I think we should just go for other options once CP quoted 70m in return. We made a wrong decision at that time. Now probably too late. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 (edited) 1 minute ago, Zero said: Kinda. I think we should just go for other options once CP quoted 70m in return. We made a wrong decision at that time. Now probably too late. Yeah maybe, it's very debatable which price is OK and which isn't. 60, 62, 68? I just leave that to the club to judge. Edited August 27 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 11 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I actually think the strategy of going for Guehi, who would be a different kind of signing to what we've done before, is solid. Sometimes it's OK to pay big money to add someone you know is going to be class. It's just a shame we didn't get it done quickly and it dragged on publicly for so long. Yeah, I agree. But, I just think the timing has to be right. If we were set everywhere else in the first team then for sure go for it. However, I think I'd have liked to split the money between CB and RW at this stage. Especially with how well we've done getting players at the £35 million price range previously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 1 minute ago, KaKa said: Yeah, I agree. But, I just think the timing has to be right. If we were set everywhere else in the first team then for sure go for it. However, I think I'd have liked to split the money between CB and RW at this stage. Especially with how well we've done getting players at the £35 million price range previously. True, but we're set 'almost' everywhere else. It's just the RW people are sensitive too because they hate Miggy. No PL team is perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: True, but we're set 'almost' everywhere else. It's just the RW people are sensitive too because they hate Miggy. No PL team is perfect. I don't think people wanting better from that side hate Miggy man It's just not giving us great balance going forward, and if Gordon isn't flying it limits us so much. We've somehow ended up with two players on the right that are not good ball carriers or passers of the ball, which is quite awkward for the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 (edited) I just mean that people think the world will end if we don't sign a RW, so signing a top-level PL defender isn't really getting the reaction it should. I agree it's needed. Edited August 27 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 1 hour ago, gdm said: Again when it’s warranted. You are really struggling with that aren’t you ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 3 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I just mean that people think the world will end if we don't sign a RW, so signing a top-level PL defender isn't really getting the reaction it should. I agree it's needed. If we do this it’s also clear we rate him far higher than most on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Murphy is a good squad player, but unfair and hyperbole to call him shit or worthless (or similar). Think what grates people, is if you had a main winger and Murphy came in for a 3-4 game spell due to injury, you can tolerate his limitations. It’s if he’s starting 9+ games in a row, people will get tired of watching him and become less tolerant unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 10 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I just mean that people think the world will end if we don't sign a RW, so signing a top-level PL defender isn't really getting the reaction it should. I agree it's needed. I really like Guehi so would be very happy with that for sure. Would love even a speculative loan on the right too, just for something different. Those tend to open up at the end of the window, and so still hopeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 (edited) By the end of the season, unless there are any changes, these are going to be our 30+ year old outfield players next summer (not including goalkeepers): Jacob Murphy - 30 Krafth - 31 Almiron - 31 Lascelles - 31 Dan Burn - 33 Wilson - 33 Schär - 33 Trippier - 34 Going to have to fill some of these gaps eventually. Edited August 27 by Erikse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 30 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: It's strange because prior to signing Gordon, nearly all the focus of our attacking play was from the right, Trippier, Miggy, Bruno. Miggy getting injured, Trippier having a bad spell, and Bruno now playing deeper, and it's all changed. Would be interested to see if Howe could get those three working together again, especially with the return of Tonali. That Miggy 1-2 with Bruno, over the top caught so many teams cold. Bruno definitely ups Miggys game on that side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 4 minutes ago, gdm said: How hard is it to comprehend that the last thing I want to do is criticise the club but this window warrants critisism. I’m not even that bothered about selling Minteh now as we had to but not signing a winger again warrants critisism. End of story. Really shouldn’t have to explain it 3 times like. I could pretend I’m happy with everything like some on here but that’d be false and I’m not false Warrants criticism if you don't rate Gordon as an RW. 2 years ago people didn't rate him as a footballer full stop, so I think the criticism is a load of tosh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 Mitchell likes to do an "audit period" before he makes any changes at a club, which isn't uncommon in executive positions. I doubt he's had much input in this transfer window, especially as we're chasing pre-existing targets. We probably won't begin to see his influence until January. I don't think there's any evidence of tension behind the seasons, particularly as we've not diverted course on our transfer strategy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 If we've not signed Guehi or similar though, then it's a massive failure. I'm not going to be a bedwetter and start criticising the club if that happens given the trajectory we've been on for 2 and a half years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Warrants criticism if you don't rate Gordon as an RW. 2 years ago people didn't rate him as a footballer full stop, so I think the criticism is a load of tosh. Eddie Howe appears reluctant to play Gordon as a RW. If Eddie starts playing Gordon there regularly then fair enough. Until then nah we are stuck with Almiron & Murphy RW. genuinely I don’t know, how many times as Howe started Gordon on the RW? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Warrants criticism if you don't rate Gordon as an RW. 2 years ago people didn't rate him as a footballer full stop, so I think the criticism is a load of tosh. I don't think Gordon will mind doing the odd shift at RW, but I imagine he prefers the left and wants to play for England there as well at some point. I doubt he'd be happy being switched to the right for long periods of a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Mitchell likes to do an "audit period" before he makes any changes at a club, which isn't uncommon in executive positions. I doubt he's had much input in this transfer window, especially as we're chasing pre-existing targets. We probably won't begin to see his influence until January. I don't think there's any evidence of tension behind the seasons, particularly as we've not diverted course on our transfer strategy. I was wondering if this is the case. Shame our local journos are too shit to find out something basic like this for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 1 minute ago, TRon said: I don't think Gordon will mind doing the odd shift at RW, but I imagine he prefers the left and wants to play for England there as well at some point. I doubt he'd be happy being switched to the right for long periods of a season. It’s crazy to me that the solution is play Gordon RW. Gordon would rather not play there and Howe would rather not play him there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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