Dr Jinx Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Solid window. 8/10 for me. Upgrades pretty much all round however I don’t think we’ve signed a transformational player but I’m also aware that players like Willock are a lot better than we usually remember. We don’t know what our most effective first 11 is yet and probably won’t until next month at some stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Dunno why but i don't think we're finished, just have feeling we might bring in one more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Ratings: Tonali: 10/10 OK so we don't know for sure that he will be a success but in terms of ambition and what we want our club to be, its an outstanding effort to sign him. He's also in a position we needed. Barnes: 8/10 Was probably a 7 until I actually saw him play in our team and realised how effective he will be. As someone else said, he's the least "risk" and is solid value for money. Livramento: 8/10 Slight risk given his injury and not necessarily a position which many of us would have deemed crucial but a potentially elite, english, right back can't be sniffed at. Hall: 9/10 Pick of the bunch for me. He's only 18 but I'd bet that by the end of the season he's our first choice left back. He's got STAR written all over him. Rare that you see Chelsea fans fuming over losing a young player. He's also in a position we all highlighted. Overall: 8.5/10 Still time to clear out some deadwood and I've marked down because I think an elite RW/RCB would have been chefs kiss. As far as I'm concerned, I'm living in dreamland, so no complaints from me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Not the 10/10 I would have said pre window but 10/10 none the less. Sandro fucking Tonali, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, Dokko said: Chiesa! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 My source DigBickBotman reckons where still working on a CB signing but depends on outgoings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Dr Jinx said: Solid window. 8/10 for me. Upgrades pretty much all round however I don’t think we’ve signed a transformational player but I’m also aware that players like Willock are a lot better than we usually remember. We don’t know what our most effective first 11 is yet and probably won’t until next month at some stage. I think we signed 4 transformational players, might just take a bit of time, just my opinion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 It's a 10/10 for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9/10 or 9.5/10, can’t decide, it’s been amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bimpy474 said: Dunno why but i don't think we're finished, just have feeling we might bring in one more. Once Bruno jumps ship we will have to But I do actually agree with you. Can see something happening in the last couple of days, but only if Fraser and Co can find an exit. Edited August 22, 2023 by Mazzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Insane to me that this window is probably what we'll be doing going forward and isn't some sort of anomaly I am sufficiently aroused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 It’s going to be interesting with us signing players of age that everyone is saying that’s that position sorted for the next ten year. Will the same people cope with one or no signings per window in the very near future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DahnSahf Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 59 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Once Bruno jumps ship we will have to Sorry to go wildly off topic, but I've finally given in to my irritation - why is that emoji saluting with its left hand? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, LFEE said: It’s going to be interesting with us signing players of age that everyone is saying that’s that position sorted for the next ten year. Will the same people cope with one or no signings per window in the very near future Once we've got good players sorted at every position is when we can afford to start splurging nine-digit transfer fees on the Mbappes and Haalands of the world imo. ...My God, what am I even saying I can't believe I just typed those words out completely unironically. Edited August 22, 2023 by oldtype Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, DahnSahf said: Sorry to go wildly off topic, but I've finally given in to my irritation - why is that emoji saluting with its left hand? Cos he only has the one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DahnSahf Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Just now, madras said: Cos he only has the one. ? I have to concede that, although I have a nagging feeling that it's kinda letting someone off the hook. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobloblaw Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9.5 for me, would've like 1 or 2 more lottery ticket type signings like Minteh. Overall very happy, and set up to be able to go big next year on the positions that weren't addressed this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, DahnSahf said: Sorry to go wildly off topic, but I've finally given in to my irritation - why is that emoji saluting with its left hand? Clearly because the emoji in question only has one arm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, oldtype said: Once we've got good players sorted at every position is when we can afford to start splurging nine-digit transfer fees on the Mbappes and Haalands of the world imo. ...My God, what am I even saying I can't believe I just typed those words out completely unironically. Haha! I mean the reality is you’re not in constant upgrading of the Ashley era players and you’re say moving on X player for 35m who wants first team football and bringing in replacement or upgrade for 50m+ - or it’s ok, we can get *Kvara* and we now have an elite *position* Edited August 23, 2023 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 hours ago, oldtype said: Once we've got good players sorted at every position is when we can afford to start splurging nine-digit transfer fees on the Mbappes and Haalands of the world imo. ...My God, what am I even saying I can't believe I just typed those words out completely unironically. We still need to continue the youth backfill but once that starts coming through a couple of players every year or so, then we are talking. They have done an incredible job being responsible and smart in changing out squad. Long may it continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, DahnSahf said: Sorry to go wildly off topic, but I've finally given in to my irritation - why is that emoji saluting with its left hand? A. Because the site was developed by a bunch of anti-establishment, non-conventional, wild men? B.The original coding was done in the mirror? C. It is a clever, albeit niche, double show of respect representing a US Navy Boatswain’s Mate piping you aboard with ? whilst saluting with ?? Answers on a postie ? Edited August 23, 2023 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 2023 Summer (Tonali, Barnes, Livramento, Hall, Minteh) 2022 Summer (Isak, Botman, Pope, Targett) 2022 Winter (Trippier, Wood, Guimaraes, Targett (loan), Burn) 2023 Winter (Gordon, Ashby, Kuol) I don’t know how I’d assign a number to this window. I’d thought maybe I’d compare it to previous windows — even rank those windows, but I’m finding that equally impossible. That first window for me has to be a 10; it addressed short term needs and kept us in the league. But then last summer gave us three long term starters. Maybe that’s what we have in the players bought this year. I’m really excited. I have no idea how good Tonali, Livramento, and Hall are or could be. (Though I do remember being impressed with both Livramento and Hall). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 9.5 as well. I mean, what we’ve done with the squad given FFP and the crazy deals that have happened this summer we’ve worked miracles. However, if you went into the summer thinking which areas would we strengthen, you’d probably say RW and CDM. Arguably we haven’t improved our options for these positions at all, which depends on whether you see Tonali in that role, and of course Howe’s tactical plan for midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I don't think we've ever been in the market for a CDM. Doesn't seem to be Howe's style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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