Sean Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, Yorkie said: My hunch is that we won't see any meaningful returns from Tonali for a while but I'd expect Barnes to hit the ground running, even if he doesn't start. Livramento has obviously been signed for depth and the same will apply to a new CB. Gordon will be [deep breath] like a new signing, though. It'll feel like we basically just signed him a few months early; the real version will emerge now. If we don't sign a RW I think Gordon will make that position his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 We're building quite a squad like and reducing the overall average age all the time. I do think it's slightly odd that we ended the season and probably I felt like we needed an LB and RW and we've actually signed an RB and LW, not what I expected but wtf do I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, LionOfGosforth said: We're building quite a squad like and reducing the overall average age all the time. I do think it's slightly odd that we ended the season and probably I felt like we needed an LB and RW and we've actually signed an RB and LW, not what I expected but wtf do I know. Even more so that we signed a LW and a back up RB in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Matt1892 said: Even more so that we signed a LW and a back up RB in January. We signed someone capable of playing LW in January. I think his versatility was a very big part of his signing. I don't think Eddie and Co see him as a LW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 37 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: My gut feeling with the RW/AM spot is that they're not going to go for anyone after missing out on Maddison and Szboszlai, unless there's another player at that level, in that same profile, within budget Can see us having a look in January. Barnes Gordon Almiron Murphy Feels weak. Looks weak. Lacks that bit of magic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 38 minutes ago, Rich said: Would be my dream signing, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Can see us having a look in January. Barnes Gordon Almiron Murphy Feels weak. Looks weak. Lacks that bit of magic. Has pace, strength, tactical flexibility, pressing, ball carying and about 32 goals between them last season in the PL. Edited August 3, 2023 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Kanji said: Has pace, strength, tactical flexibility, pressing, ball carying and about 25 goals between them last season. Be shocked if Almiron scores 10 or more league goals next season. I’ve watched enough football in my life to know that at least 2 of those lads don’t have top level ability. Like Significant technical limitations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Can see us having a look in January. Barnes Gordon Almiron Murphy Feels weak. Looks weak. Lacks that bit of magic. 29 goals and 5 assists between that lot last season. Gordon will be loads better too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) Aye, I think we need to remind ourselves where we finished last season with the team we had. All though other teams, on paper, look to have improved, but we have too and I wouldn’t at all put anyone down who was involved last season that helped us get there. there’s still time to go for potentially another, maybe two at a push, to sign, but I’m definitely happy that there’ll no doubt be a lot more assists and goals this season. Had a lot of draws last season and I feel we’ll do better this time around. Edited August 3, 2023 by Geordie Boyo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 And the best ball carrier and dribbler of the lot is probably Murphy and he has the least ability of them all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Geordie Boyo said: Aye, I think we need to remind ourselves where we finished last season with the team we had. All though other teams, on paper, look to have improved, but we have too and I wouldn’t at all put anyone down who was involved last season that helped us get there. there’s still time to go for potentially another, maybe two at a push, to sign, but I’m definitely happy that there’ll no doubt be a lot more assists and goals this season. Had a lot of draws last season and I feel we’ll do better this time around. Onwards and upwards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: 29 goals and 5 assists between that lot last season. Gordon will be loads better too. Do you think these 4 have the ability to consistently play in a top 6 side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) The press is a better creator than any number 10 etc etc I pray for Chiesa but it's hard to judge the actual impact of Almiron and Murphy given we rely a lot on counter-pressing. Eddie obviously rates the pair of them and will be well aware of their technical limitations. Edited August 3, 2023 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Onwards and upwards Definitely. It’s the only way to be going into the season with the business we’ve done and what’s previously been achieved….I could go on…but I won’t. I’d like to think everyone will be match sharp if not by the weekend then definitely next, then it’s …..let’s fucking give it to em’! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Do you think these 4 have the ability to consistently play in a top 6 side? I do, absolutely. Two of them did just last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: I do, absolutely. Two of them did just last season. And Barnes has in two of the last 4 seasons for Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 What’s the point in looking at last season anyway if you just constantly discount and slag those as one offs? “Oh it’ll never happen again” “won’t work” Jesus Christ man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 30 minutes ago, Kanji said: Has pace, strength, tactical flexibility, pressing, ball carying and about 32 goals between them last season in the PL. Aye but there is no………. Magic. Pardew got rinsed for using that. Fucking magic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Aye, time for some sexy football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Remember “purples” we’re full of them now, still pinch myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 31 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Be shocked if Almiron scores 10 or more league goals next season. I’ve watched enough football in my life to know that at least 2 of those lads don’t have top level ability. Like Significant technical limitations. Extremely harsh. Murphy is the only dodgy player in that list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Just now, Charlies said: Remember “purples” we’re full of them now, still pinch myself Easy there Lambeezy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Think we will get a CB now. Then are waiting on Tierney until late in the window. I do think we will be happy to wait until January. Then very low outside chance of a RW/AM. We will need to shift Fraser, Hendrick, Hayden and quite possibly Manquillo (always seems to get a rough deal despite being solid) and wouldn't rule out Targett getting a loan if we did find a LB signing opportunity this window. Our teams have been crazy busy transfer wise with all the youth influx, departures and incomings. Greedily hoping for 2 if not 3 more though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Tonali, Barnes, Livramento and a RCB represents a very good window. If we got anyone else in, either a LB or a RW, it represents a fucking fantastic window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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