SUPERTOON Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I think we know it's close, just depends what Palace's appetite for risk is. If it’s close, I just can’t see them risking missing out on 60 odd million for him to get injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Surely the plan is for him to succeed Schar. I reckon so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Surely the plan is for him to succeed Schar. I agree, but why buy now at his absolute peak if we are letting him replace Schar who is going to be solid this season. Again I dont think its a bad signing, but we are buying a guy at his absolute peak based of an international tournament. Just doesn't seem overly smart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Just now, TRC said: I agree, but why buy now at his absolute peak if we are letting him replace Schar who is going to be solid this season. Again I dont think its a bad signing, but we are buying a guy at his absolute peak based of an international tournament. Just doesn't seem overly smart. Not sure he’s at his absolute peak, he’s only 24. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 If you thought four bids was a lot... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, TRC said: I agree, but why buy now at his absolute peak if we are letting him replace Schar who is going to be solid this season. Again I dont think its a bad signing, but we are buying a guy at his absolute peak based of an international tournament. Just doesn't seem overly smart. He’s not at his peak. He’s an investment for the future and insurance for now and will immediately strengthen us as we rampage the league for a UCL finish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Just now, PauloGeordio said: He’s not at his peak. He’s an investment for the future and insurance for now and will immediately strengthen us as we rampage the league for a UCL finish. Peak value at palace is what I meant. We could come back in Jan for 45m when Palace are mid table and not pushing for Europe or going down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Sick of this shit now. Tell them to fuck off and buy a championship knee breaker to keep us going til Botman is fit. £60 million my arsepipe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 2 hours ago, Mike said: Do they let Americans into The Clique? they wanted to let me in but I told them I was too cool for it. hand to god. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 7 minutes ago, Mahoneys Tache said: £60 million my arsepipe. Seems expensive. Any extras? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 9 minutes ago, TRC said: Peak value at palace is what I meant. We could come back in Jan for 45m when Palace are mid table and not pushing for Europe or going down. They don’t want to risk loosing him. He’s our No1 target. I’m trusting the process. We could “get by” with our RW. I hope we upgrade there but if we have an injury to Schär or Burn we’re fooked at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Cardigan Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 48 minutes ago, TRC said: Still not fully understanding this transfer. I get the need for a CB, but a RW is much bigger need. I dont think its opportunistic either was we are paying a club record fee for someone if Botman was fit wouldnt start for us imo. I suppose the thinking is we scored a shitload of goals last season but our defence was often pretty poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 16 minutes ago, TRC said: I agree, but why buy now at his absolute peak if we are letting him replace Schar who is going to be solid this season. Again I dont think its a bad signing, but we are buying a guy at his absolute peak based of an international tournament. Just doesn't seem overly smart. Someone else would likely buy him soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, Deuce said: Someone else would likely buy him soon. I dunno, I think there aren't many suitors at that price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 2 minutes ago, Crimson Cardigan said: I suppose the thinking is we scored a shitload of goals last season but our defence was often pretty poor. We also have the option of playing Barnes - Isak - Gordon. Plus Howe has previously championed having Joelinton LW in certain fixtures which would push Gordon or Barnes to the right. Absolutely agree that we could do with a quality RW but we aren't bereft of options even if you take Almiron & Murphy out of the equation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, Crimson Cardigan said: I suppose the thinking is we scored a shitload of goals last season but our defence was often pretty poor. This was due to lack of legs in midfield imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayDen Traces Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 His pace at the back will be welcome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 23 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If you thought four bids was a lot... Embedding a none related tweet when we're all gasping for a meaningful update. Fuck you the prophet. Edited August 16 by Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 7 minutes ago, Crimson Cardigan said: I suppose the thinking is we scored a shitload of goals last season but our defence was often pretty poor. We did, although I don’t think we will score as many this season. Games last season were chaotic and led to some mental games. Ideally we have much more control this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 27 minutes ago, TRC said: I agree, but why buy now at his absolute peak if we are letting him replace Schar who is going to be solid this season. Again I dont think its a bad signing, but we are buying a guy at his absolute peak based of an international tournament. Just doesn't seem overly smart. He will be replacing Botman for most of this season. He won't be seen til about Christmas time with his injury. Then it means he doesn't need to be rushed back again. Schar is out of contract next summer and he'll be 33 by then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Crimson Cardigan said: I suppose the thinking is we scored a shitload of goals last season but our defence was often pretty poor. And having someone who has pace as well as being good on the ball means we can push up a bit and close that gap between midfield and defence which killed us at times last season (together with Pope being out who helps with that too). He can also go up against quick strikers which is a weakness of ours too though Kelly and Tino help with this. Edited August 16 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 9 minutes ago, jack j said: He will be replacing Botman for most of this season. He won't be seen til about Christmas time with his injury. Then it means he doesn't need to be rushed back again. Schar is out of contract next summer and he'll be 33 by then We have Kelly and Burn who can play LCB, Guehi is better than both but not a required upgrade imo. Botman will not be back this season imo. Mings did his 12 months ago and isn't ready yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PauloGeordio Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 17 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: We did, although I don’t think we will score as many this season. Games last season were chaotic and led to some mental games. Ideally we have much more control this season. More control, more goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheikBoom Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 minute ago, TRC said: We have Kelly and Burn who can play LCB, Guehi is better than both but not a required upgrade imo. Botman will not be back this season imo. Mings did his 12 months ago and isn't ready yet. Guehi is absolutely a required upgrade. We scored 100+ goals last season with a defence significantly poorer than the season prior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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