OCK Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: I feel like Ramsdale was hard done by at Arsenal, and don't believe that Raya was a huge upgrade (or even the GK they thought they were signing). Yet, there's something about Ramsdale where I feel like there's a clanger waiting to happen every game, much like Pickford. I wonder if he'll 'grow' out of it similar to David James. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 theres something i dont trust about 'radgie' keepers, i want the keeper to be the calmest one there somehow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 You either have to be Oliver Khan levels of radge, or cool as shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I always think of Rene Higuita. Madly entertaining but if he was my team's keeper I'd be having heart attacks every game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I don't think we're actually that far away from having quality and cover in most positions. It definitely feels like we're light and it has done for the last 6 months or so purely because we've consistently had at least 8 players out injured and we've had to cope. Some of the performances (individual and team) have been a bit sketchy but we're currently 6th with a nice run-in and that's despite having to rely a lot on the squad for ages. If everyone was fit we could go Pope, Trippier, Tino, Schar, Botman, Bruno, Tonali, Joelinton, Gordon, Isak & Barnes with a bench of Dubravka, Burn, Willock, Miley, Anderson, Wilson, Lascelles, Hall, Murphy. That still leaves the likes of Longstaff, Almiron, Targett and Karius not even involved. We're not half as short as we think we are. Obviously we could get better but we're not too shabby when everyone is fit and available and there's no panic this summer. We all want to improve and that's natural but there's some serious talent at this club already - we'll be fine. The current injuries have distorted a lot of things for so long Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 43 minutes ago, Tiresias said: theres something i dont trust about 'radgie' keepers, i want the keeper to be the calmest one there somehow This is exactly why I can't stand Pickford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 50 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: We triggered it by finishing 14th or higher this season, it wasn’t appearance based It was revealed the other week it was both finishing position and minimum amount of squad inclusions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 34 minutes ago, midds said: I don't think we're actually that far away from having quality and cover in most positions. It definitely feels like we're light and it has done for the last 6 months or so purely because we've consistently had at least 8 players out injured and we've had to cope. Some of the performances (individual and team) have been a bit sketchy but we're currently 6th with a nice run-in and that's despite having to rely a lot on the squad for ages. If everyone was fit we could go Pope, Trippier, Tino, Schar, Botman, Bruno, Tonali, Joelinton, Gordon, Isak & Barnes with a bench of Dubravka, Burn, Willock, Miley, Anderson, Wilson, Lascelles, Hall, Murphy. That still leaves the likes of Longstaff, Almiron, Targett and Karius not even involved. We're not half as short as we think we are. Obviously we could get better but we're not too shabby when everyone is fit and available and there's no panic this summer. We all want to improve and that's natural but there's some serious talent at this club already - we'll be fine. The current injuries have distorted a lot of things for so long Completely agree Always find it funny how some think we'll end up making 6 or 7 signings, it's just not going to happen It's likely to be 3-4 at most plus any development/youth players and that is the sensible approach Like you say, if we had just a normal injury situation we'd still have a solid starting eleven with decent options off the bench Over a few windows that starting level and the bench will get better and better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Tiresias said: theres something i dont trust about 'radgie' keepers, i want the keeper to be the calmest one there somehow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 7 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Yeah but "Budgie" was definitely a one off. Total heed the baal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 On 18/04/2024 at 21:21, midds said: She's a good woman. She deserves me tbh If it wasn't for the restraining order... What on earth did Hurley do to you that you took out a restraining order?! I personally would have let her carry on!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: We triggered it by finishing 14th or higher this season, it wasn’t appearance based It was both according to the media. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 (edited) 9 hours ago, midds said: I don't think we're actually that far away from having quality and cover in most positions. It definitely feels like we're light and it has done for the last 6 months or so purely because we've consistently had at least 8 players out injured and we've had to cope. Some of the performances (individual and team) have been a bit sketchy but we're currently 6th with a nice run-in and that's despite having to rely a lot on the squad for ages. If everyone was fit we could go Pope, Trippier, Tino, Schar, Botman, Bruno, Tonali, Joelinton, Gordon, Isak & Barnes with a bench of Dubravka, Burn, Willock, Miley, Anderson, Wilson, Lascelles, Hall, Murphy. That still leaves the likes of Longstaff, Almiron, Targett and Karius not even involved. We're not half as short as we think we are. Obviously we could get better but we're not too shabby when everyone is fit and available and there's no panic this summer. We all want to improve and that's natural but there's some serious talent at this club already - we'll be fine. The current injuries have distorted a lot of things for so long I agree I don’t think it has to be a total overhaul. Obviously if Bruno left that would force a restructure in midfield. But assuming no big players leave and then they can ship out a few possibly like Wilson and Miggy and bring in a few in key positions we’ll be looking pretty good. Striker, a right wing option and CB depth seem like the key areas. I’d still love a really solid experienced LB to come in too. Edited April 20 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Due to Anderson and Mileys emergence, I really do think Longstaff has never been more dispensable. We don’t lose the local feel as we will still have Burn and the others. In fact as pure profit for FFP anything he brings in would have a bigger impact and prevent too much pressure on needing to get rid of more purple players. It’s a perfect storm. He’s done a great job but it feels like when Lee Clark left, it was the right time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Sesko linked in the Chronic this morning. Won't include the link due to the annoying adverts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristov Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 If arsenal came asking about Isak, I’d ask them to poll their fans on how much Henry would sell for in the modern game. The answer would be my starting price for Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 33 minutes ago, sempuki said: Sesko linked in the Chronic this morning. Won't include the link due to the annoying adverts. These rumours have been rumbling on since at least January, when he was touted as a Wilson replacement. I know that could just be wild speculation gathering momentum, but makes you wonder. Think I am starting to get the first excited symptoms of transfer musth, like a bull elephant with the frisk on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 22 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: These rumours have been rumbling on since at least January, when he was touted as a Wilson replacement. I know that could just be wild speculation gathering momentum, but makes you wonder. Think I am starting to get the first excited symptoms of transfer musth, like a bull elephant with the frisk on! He was linked the summer before we signed Isak as well, I think there is definite interest from us. Available for around 45 million as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 If he’s available for £45m then he should be one of our top three targets in this upcoming window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Will sesko settle for being a rotation option at a Europa league side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Just now, r0cafella said: Will sesko settle for being a rotation option at a Europa league side? He would see plenty of game time imo, would allow us to rest and rotate Isak properly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I've never been 100% on the Sesko rumours. Not because I don't think he's any good, I just think if we're going to sign a forward it'll probably be someone more flexible across the front three rather than an out-and-out CF which I think Sesko is? He could be on the list of signings we'd make if we ended up getting £100m for Bruno and wanted to bring in 5 or 6 players rather than 2 or 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 15 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: I've never been 100% on the Sesko rumours. Not because I don't think he's any good, I just think if we're going to sign a forward it'll probably be someone more flexible across the front three rather than an out-and-out CF which I think Sesko is? He could be on the list of signings we'd make if we ended up getting £100m for Bruno and wanted to bring in 5 or 6 players rather than 2 or 3. I think if Wilson goes we need a target man to give us flexibility, some times you need a bit muscle up front at home in tight games against 10 defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 36 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: I've never been 100% on the Sesko rumours. Not because I don't think he's any good, I just think if we're going to sign a forward it'll probably be someone more flexible across the front three rather than an out-and-out CF which I think Sesko is? He could be on the list of signings we'd make if we ended up getting £100m for Bruno and wanted to bring in 5 or 6 players rather than 2 or 3. I don't actually buy into the fact we're looking for a player that can play across the front 3 because the striker role is such a specialised position, plus is it actually practical to have that sort of player as they'll inevitably settle into the position that they perform best in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I'd love a world class keeper. Never had one here AFAIK, Shay being the closest I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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