nemtizz Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Just now, Optimistic Nut said: Must say something? Doesn't say much it's TCD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocunar Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I'm as excited for this transfer as I would be for McTominay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, kocunar said: I'm as excited for this transfer as I would be for McTominay. Have you actually seen Barnes play? He's incredibly effective, and rapid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocunar Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) Yes I've seen him, there are 5 more talented left wingers in Croatian League that you could get for few million. Edited July 7, 2023 by kocunar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranna Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said: Have you actually seen Barnes play? He's incredibly effective, and rapid. But after Tonali signing Barnes is a bit of a let down. And the combination of Gordon, Almiron, Saint-Maximin and Barnes doesn't look like top 4 quality. The winger position should be a statement signing. Edited July 7, 2023 by cranna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, kocunar said: Yes I've seen him, there are 5 more talented left wingers in Croatian League that you could get for few million. Fucking hell. Quick let the club know who they are before they fuck it all up. Good job Ashworth has you around to get the club out of the shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocunar Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I mean it's just my opinion, am I supposed to change my opinion on him just because he signed for us. I hope he proves me wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Just now, cranna said: But after Tonali signing Barnes is a bit of a let down. And the combination of Gordon, Almiron, Saint-Maximin and Barnes doesn't look like top 4 quality. Fuck it, that’s me done for the night. Fans bitching on because we aren’t signing superstars left right and centre man. Fucking loonies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, cranna said: But after Tonali signing Barnes is a bit of a let down. And the combination of Gordon, Almiron, Saint-Maximin and Barnes doesn't look like top 4 quality. The winger position should be a statement signing. Joelinton, Murphy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Barnes, Maximin, Gordon and Almiron for the two wide roles, Murphy as back up. Could probably even sell him if someone fancied giving us our £12m back for him. As much as people talk about Almiron not matching his goal tally I think there's less chance of Murphy repeating his performances and we have better than him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, kocunar said: Yes I've seen him, there are 5 more talented left wingers in Croatian League that you could get for few million. Jesus Christ. Harvey Barnes has been putting up consistent numbers in the PL for a few years now. And improving in a side that's been getting worse and worse all around him. The push back from some people on this deal (especially at 35m) is madness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I can’t think of any logical objections for £35m really, except he’s not as exciting as someone more exciting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: I can’t think of any logical objections for £35m really, except he’s not as exciting as someone more exciting. He's easily as exciting as Diaby. Think the only pushback I would have on this deal is that it only really makes sense if ASM is leaving or if Howe is planning on using ASM centrally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranna Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, reefatoon said: Fuck it, that’s me done for the night. Fans bitching on because we aren’t signing superstars left right and centre man. Fucking loonies. 2 superstars in one transfer window (Tonali + a top winger) for a club owned by Saudis that buy everything they want is lunacy? C'mon, don't be so modest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 11 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I can’t think of any logical objections for £35m really, except he’s not as exciting as someone more exciting. Yeah, the fee is alright even if I’m not that excited about the player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranna Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said: He's easily as exciting as Diaby. Think the only pushback I would have on this deal is that it only really makes sense if ASM is leaving or if Howe is planning on using ASM centrally. Stats lie sometimes. Where are the big clubs looking for this "bargain"? The same can be applied to players like Jonathan David and Milinkovic-Savic. No top clubs looking to sign them, but they have good stats for a long time, so something is wrong there, same with Barnes. Edited July 7, 2023 by cranna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 minute ago, cranna said: Stats lie sometimes. Where are the big clubs looking for this "bargain"? The same can be applied to players like Jonathan David and Milinkovic-Savic. No top clubs looking to sign them, but they have good stats for a long time, so something is wrong there, same with Barnes. Couldn’t you apply that logic to anyone we’ve signed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, cranna said: Stats lie sometimes. Where are the big clubs looking for this "bargain"? The same can be applied to players like Jonathan David and Milinkovic-Savic. No top clubs looking to sign them, but they have good stats for a long time, so something is wrong there, same with Barnes. Aye, you're definitely right. Forget all this bullshit 'scouting' and 'data'. We need to start basing all our transfer decisions on 'who else is in for them' because that's definitely a sane approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I think it’s a decent point regarding a highly productive player whose club just got relegated. Everyone knows he’s available but think he’s been mostly linked to West Ham before us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Harvey Barnes is really good. Anyone turning their noses up needs to cast their eyes on this : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 26 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Barnes, Maximin, Gordon and Almiron for the two wide roles, Murphy as back up. Could probably even sell him if someone fancied giving us our £12m back for him. As much as people talk about Almiron not matching his goal tally I think there's less chance of Murphy repeating his performances and we have better than him. I think you’re wrong there. Murphy’s goals this season felt more like in line with the team and squad as a whole, not just something pulled out of his ass each time like Miggy’s felt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 He needs to be looked at as more of a wide forward than a winger. His goal scoring record over the past 3 seasons is similar to Rashford who is rated as one of the top players in the league. Rashford doesnt offer much else other than speed and finishing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) Reckon he’d be our second best finisher and shooter behind Isak. He’s very two footed as well. Edited July 7, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 2 hours ago, MrRaspberryJam said: yeah?against konate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, hakka said: Stop pissing on my childhood hero memories I know he never hit same heights before 97, but he still produced many world class moments for us. I never really stopped thinking he was world class until after Robson was sacked era. Still love things like the Inter hat-trick in Champions League. ? Yeah, sorry mate He was up there with the Ronaldos, Batitstutas and Weahs of the world prior to that injury. Sadly not afterwards. He was still international class, mind. Also, I know I was pissed at the San Siro that night - but I must have been sozzled to have missed Shearer’s third Edited July 7, 2023 by TheBrownBottle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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