Kid Icarus Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Holmesy said: Anyone else not get excited by goalkeeper signings? Honestly, we could be signing Allison and I wouldn't be too bothered. I'm all about outfield players, not goalies. I think I would be now like. I wasn't when we got Pope, but once I saw him play the difference having him vs Dubravka was night and day. A top 'keeper is a massive difference maker. Edited May 16 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I was really excited by Dubravka because we so desperately needed a better keeper and he looked mad on YouTube. The squad situation isn't as stark now, but I've definitely got a new appreciation on the gains to be had from a goalie upgrade. So a Spaniard who leaps between the posts like a puma would be pretty sockblowyoffy tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) I’d love to get him now because he seems like he’s Arteta’s number 1 target, so worth it just for the Arsenal Fan TV fume. Plus it would probably be our first flex of us being seen as equals to other top 5 teams in the market, rather than not in the running for players like this. Edited May 16 by NSG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Looks amazing on the YT reels tbh, just what we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 24 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: I think I would be now like. I wasn't when we got Pope, but once I saw him play the difference having him vs Dubravka was night and day. A top 'keeper is a massive difference maker. 100%. I totally appreciate the difference a top keeper would make. But it doesn't give you the same buzz as a sexy new right winger or a top class up-and-coming striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 56 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: I’m excited. A better goalkeeper quite directly can turn draws into wins and losses into draws, hence cementing us as a team competing for CL qualification regularly. I think the playing out from GK and some pace at CB are the only areas where we've significantly been weaker than the rest of the top 7 this season. Add those two things to what we already have, plus the RW and squad depth, and fuck me, we could win the thing next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 22 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: I think the playing out from GK and some pace at CB are the only areas where we've significantly been weaker than the rest of the top 7 this season. Add those two things to what we already have, plus the RW and squad depth, and fuck me, we could win the thing next year. Agree, although I don’t think it’s possible for us to do it all this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 11 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Agree, although I don’t think it’s possible for us to do it all this summer. 3 first team upgrades? Course it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 1 minute ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: 3 first team upgrades? Course it is. Squad depth I was referring to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Squad depth I was referring to. Ah soz, got ya. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 I think it's really difficult to improve on Pope the way Pope initially improved on Dubs. He came in and was imperious until the red card. Improved us in every way and his on the ball work was less noticeable. When he got injured we felt a massive backslide in composure in defence. A marked decline in dealing with crosses and shot stopping but it became more noticeable that Dubs was better on the ball. Pope skills + distribution is an elite GK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 How is this Spanish lad in terms of playing it out from the back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 2 minutes ago, John P said: How is this Spanish lad in terms of playing it out from the back? https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/joan-garcia-why-espanyols-shot-stopper-is-destined-for-la-roja-stardom/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) Szczesny says Joan Garcia is the best keeper in La Liga (so do many fans). Good enough for me. Hope it happens. (I copy pasted his name, honest guy) Edited May 16 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 4 hours ago, Fak said: Alan Barnes paying tribute to Rod Stewart. Fucking hell. Dead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 My Nana was called Joan (you haven't even got e-mail, Joan). So I hope we sign him for this reason alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 4 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: My Nana was called Joan (you haven't even got e-mail, Joan). So I hope we sign him for this reason alone. Not much of a keeper considering that she dropped you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 7 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: My Nana was called Joan (you haven't even got e-mail, Joan). So I hope we sign him for this reason alone. Someone printed it out for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Haven't seen much of Joan Garcia. How good is he with his feet? If Pope is 1 and Ederson is 10, where do he rank then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Checko Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 (edited) Feels like stage 1 of 'The Project (tm)' is complete. We spent as much as we could and took the side from perennial relegation scrappers to a trophy-winning team that challenges for European & Champions League qualification every year. We've had to tighten our belts for a year because of that initial splurge but feels like we're ready to try and make the next push to try and become a side that wins trophies and gets Champions League every year. And now we're pushing from a position of strength. Don't think we'll go completely ham, and it might depend on CL qualification, but a couple of top quality players and several sensible, solid squad signings, plus a talented youngster or two would be cracking. Just hope we stay on the right side of PSR because once you're ahead of it, it actually provides opportunities. EDIT: Now watch as we just bring in DCL on a free this summer. Edited May 16 by Checko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 31 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonFC Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 Would love us to sign another forward for competition for Isak. Id also take Vardy as an another option from the bench. There's still a few goals in him. Isak, ?, Vardy, Osula. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 11 minutes ago, WinstonFC said: Would love us to sign another forward for competition for Isak. Id also take Vardy as an another option from the bench. There's still a few goals in him. Isak, ?, Vardy, Osula. May as well bring back the big AC9 if you are bringing in Vardy, get that homegrown bonus in! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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