gdm Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 10 minutes ago, gjohnson said: We are almost certain to qualify for Champions League Wish I was as confident as you don’t think it’s almost certain at all. Possible? Aye, likely? Maybe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 13 minutes ago, Ikon said: To Villa or to us? Or just in general? Just in general. "Open race" etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, gdm said: Wish I was as confident as you don’t think it’s almost certain at all. Possible? Aye, likely? Maybe I'd say it's a bit more than likely to be fair. There's a very decent chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 13 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I'd say it's a bit more than likely to be fair. There's a very decent chance. Aye but absolutely not a certainty. Part of me thinks we’ll beat Arsenal but can absolutely see a scenario where we only take a point or less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, gdm said: Aye but absolutely not a certainty. Part of me thinks we’ll beat Arsenal but can absolutely see a scenario where we only take a point or less. Yeah, that's fair. I have no idea how that game will go, thankfully we have another opportunity to do the job at SJP next week. If we tried to be as objective as possible and said Team X are 3rd in the league, with the second most wins and are in decent form. If all other results go against them, they still only need three points away to 2nd or at home to 14th to secure their objective, we'd fancy them. Like you say, it isn't a certainty, buy there's a very good chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishops Finger Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 2 hours ago, Andy84 said: Maybe but we’re going to be CL and they aren’t so he’ll have a decision to make. Nowt like tempting fate like. They're on the same points as us and we've got a couple of tough games left to play so owt can happen. We still need to win at least one to be sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 40 minutes ago, SteV said: Because he’s a competent back-up option. Other than clubs who have players who can play multiple positions, I struggle to think of a PL club that has a back-up striker significantly better than him? Off the top my head, that Muniz(?) at Fulham looks canny, but can’t think of many others. There's no evidence at all that he's competent at all....he's barely scored for the last couple of seasons and has a reputation for being injured most of the time. Would rather have Osula as backup given that's what he was bought for in the first place.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wong989 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 42 minutes ago, SteV said: Because he’s a competent back-up option. Other than clubs who have players who can play multiple positions, I struggle to think of a PL club that has a back-up striker significantly better than him? Off the top my head, that Muniz(?) at Fulham looks canny, but can’t think of many others. Maybe DCL of 4 years ago, when we thought he might turn out to be a very good player, he hasn't had a clean run of games or looked good in years. Crazy to sign injury prone players, the more you get those types of injuries the more likely you suffer them with greater frequency and easier in future. We've had enough write offs, Willock had a warning sign on him, 2 serious knee and thigh issues before we signed him.Not only did Willock not improve, he's significantly worse as a player, it'd take a lot of luck to ever reach the levels he showed before even. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayDen Traces Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Calvert Lewin & Vardy suggestions are terrible. Ashley-esque signings. We've reportedly got a significant recruitment budget this summer and we need to press on, not lumber ourselves with over the hill players on massive wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 19 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Yeah, that's fair. I have no idea how that game will go, thankfully we have another opportunity to do the job at SJP next week. If we tried to be as objective as possible and said Team X are 3rd in the league, with the second most wins and are in decent form. If all other results go against them, they still only need three points away to 2nd or at home to 14th to secure their objective, we'd fancy them. Like you say, it isn't a certainty, buy there's a very good chance. Yeah very true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) 39 minutes ago, HayDen Traces said: Calvert Lewin & Vardy suggestions are terrible. Ashley-esque signings. We've reportedly got a significant recruitment budget this summer and we need to press on, not lumber ourselves with over the hill players on massive wages. the good old ‘Ashley-esque’ line. Nothing we do is ‘Ashley-esque’. Literally nothing. if we bring DCL in (which I think we will) it’ll be well thought out , our recruitment is pretty much flawless. just let them get on with it. Edited May 17 by lovejoy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayDen Traces Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, lovejoy said: the good old ‘Ashley-esque’ line. Nothing we do is ‘Ashley-esque’. Literally nothing. if we being DCL in it’ll be well thought out , our recruitment is pretty much flawless. just let them get on with it. Yes our recruitment has been flawless which is why we'll go nowhere near DCL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, HayDen Traces said: Yes our recruitment has been flawless which is why we'll go nowhere near DCL disagree. He’ll be coming in imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayDen Traces Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, lovejoy said: disagree. He’ll be coming in imo. Well I hope your wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 37 minutes ago, wong989 said: Maybe DCL of 4 years ago, when we thought he might turn out to be a very good player, he hasn't had a clean run of games or looked good in years. Crazy to sign injury prone players, the more you get those types of injuries the more likely you suffer them with greater frequency and easier in future. We've had enough write offs, Willock had a warning sign on him, 2 serious knee and thigh issues before we signed him.Not only did Willock not improve, he's significantly worse as a player, it'd take a lot of luck to ever reach the levels he showed before even. Until his current injury he’d barely missed a match for two seasons. Isak missed significantly more matches in that period, but no-one wants to label him a ‘crock’. I agree his goalscoring record has been poor in recent seasons (although who he’s been playing for hasn’t helped…) but he wouldn’t be getting brought in to get us 15-20 a season. He’d be someone capable of scoring, but more importantly (IMO), someone that can give us a different focal point to Isak, should we be chasing, or give us an ‘out’ to get up the pitch, should we be protecting. Anyway, all moot unless he actually signs… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Just now, HayDen Traces said: Well I hope your wrong. He’ll be a smart signing I think but basically, if Howe wants him, that’ll do for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Would take DCL if we signed Mbeumo as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 I’m not massively sold on DCL, however I’d rather be bringing him off the bench or starting in cup games over this seasons Wilson and Osula. We aren’t signing a top class striker to sit on the bench, DCL may be the best option for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Nice to have a target man upfront to launch it to when we’re under the cosh late in games too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 13 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: I’m not massively sold on DCL, however I’d rather be bringing him off the bench or starting in cup games over this seasons Wilson and Osula. We aren’t signing a top class striker to sit on the bench, DCL may be the best option for us. I think I’d pick Osula out of those 3, but it does highlight the issue of having the right level of backup. I guess if we can give Osula enough minutes in the cups or wide positions then it’s OK. Not sure I would pick DCL like, but I don’t know what the options out there are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 15 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: I’m not massively sold on DCL, however I’d rather be bringing him off the bench or starting in cup games over this seasons Wilson and Osula. We aren’t signing a top class striker to sit on the bench, DCL may be the best option for us. If DCL is the best option we can get then someone isn't doing their job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 He’s on a free, mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) 3 minutes ago, McCormick said: He’s on a free, mate. So am I, doesn't mean I'd improve Nufc attacking line-up. I dont believe for a second there isn't a better "free" option Edited May 17 by gjohnson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 I think he could do a Wood-like job for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 7 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I think I’d pick Osula out of those 3, but it does highlight the issue of having the right level of backup. I guess if we can give Osula enough minutes in the cups or wide positions then it’s OK. Not sure I would pick DCL like, but I don’t know what the options out there are. What would picking Osula be based on though? Genuine question, he’s shown very little to suggest he is good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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