KaKa Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 minute ago, Weezertron said: All I know is if we only continue to target 50million prem players, it'll take 2 decades to get a decent squad. Exactly. And then ultimately what's the point of all the scouting and data then?! Anyone can just go after the players that are banging in goals and assisting every week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 (edited) Think even if we sign youth, it needs to come with backing for Howe higher above to play them and accept some ups and downs. Like let’s not kid ourselves, no injuries last season, Hall barely features and probably doesn’t get the break early this season, same with Tino. Seeing same with Osula. People will say it’s Howe managing the players, which to a degree it is, but he’s also probably under pressure he needs UCL/Europe so may not feel ready to play younger players unless hand is forced too. Could sign a young pacey CB, dynamic CM or RW, but wouldn’t expect them to start over senior pros unless they got injured. Squad stuck in an impasse it feels. The XI that started plus Schar (who’s contact ends in summer) is main team, then rest are not favoured unless forced and Miley in that young situation mentioned earlier. Edited January 18 by Sibierski Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 We need to get both types of players everyone is talking about, not just one or the other. We need the unproven up and comers to raise the floor but we also need ready made players to come in and make a difference quickly and raise the ceiling. It’s a delicate balancing act and I’m glad I’m not in charge of making these decisions that’s for sure. I’m just here for the good football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis H Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 It isn’t like it was under Pardew, Bruce etc where a new signing would start at 7/10 for talent and quickly become a 5/10 at best so we had to be a lot more careful. It’s often the opposite under Howe so we should really be putting faith in him doing that with some calculated gambles. It might just be the difference between Champions League or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: Aye, although we would have had longer to try and make that money back. Still frustrating we don’t seem willing to get sponsors in tbh. Wut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 39 minutes ago, KaKa said: Exactly. And then ultimately what's the point of all the scouting and data then?! Anyone can just go after the players that are banging in goals and assisting every week. We’re going to have to sell a big player this spring if we want to spend and add better depth beyond our other starters. I am hoping that’s what the scouting and data will be used for. Villa, Bournemouth, Spurs to a lesser extent have had to shift players to strengthen overall and we’re no different. Who that player is will be interesting….Bruno, Isak, Gordon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 26 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: Wut Feel like we could be doing more in that area that’s all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Wing options now looking a little bit sparse. This was one of those games where our lack of pace at the was exposed but ultimately, the our issues today came from the front and middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Need some Saudi club to come in and pony up £80m for Longstaff or something. Time to test those FMV tests. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 10 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: Need some Saudi club to come in and pony up £80m for Longstaff or something. Time to test those FMV tests. Hope we are trying to find buyers for Targett as well as Miggy. An incoming or two, even loans with obligations, could make all the difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Were the directors at the game today? as there was meant to be some sort of transfer summit this weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 4 minutes ago, duo said: Were the directors at the game today? as there was meant to be some sort of transfer summit this weekend Imagine that's a short meeting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 2 minutes ago, NE27 said: Imagine that's a short meeting Or maybe after seeing that performance thought "we better open our cheque book" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsley Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 With Barnes out, we're looking short of decent bench options and, if Almiron goes, very thin in the wide positions. Hoping that can at least bring in a rotation option but I won't hold my breath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 16 hours ago, duo said: Were the directors at the game today? as there was meant to be some sort of transfer summit this weekend I saw Eales & Mitchell there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 16 hours ago, NE27 said: Imagine that's a short meeting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Crazy how boring transfer windows are now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Can probably scratch that one off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Great for us, misses our game and they can justify selling him earlier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 26 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Crazy how boring transfer windows are now. Aye, I remember back in the day transfers would just be announced out of nowhere, they take an absolute age these days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 26 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Can probably scratch that one off. Good that he misses our game though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 45 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Crazy how boring transfer windows are now. I see FFP/PSR hasn't stopped PSG buying that Kraksh___fella. Nice to see some owners spending their dosh when they have too much to know what to do with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 minutes ago, TRon said: I see FFP/PSR hasn't stopped PSG buying that Kraksh___fella. Nice to see some owners spending their dosh when they have too much to know what to do with. You mean the £56m fine wasn't a serious punishment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Just now, Geordie Ahmed said: You mean the £56m fine wasn't a serious punishment? Obviously not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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