Big_John_10 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 which most people (I think?) have accepted I think those that accept it have faith step D in your plan is going to happen whereas others aren't so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 still don't think this will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Time to move on methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I think it will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Fine for me, I would take Hoolahan but I thought this was a position we would be more ambitious in. But Hoolahan would be welcome from me, I think he could do a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agbonla-score Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Its a decent short term signing. I'd hope to get better in the summer and have wes improve the squad Exactly this. Decent short term signing in a position we've got nothing going for us. Same as Bertrand on loan, same as Holt on loan. For a January window with not much cash (supposedly), these are all decent short term signings. I've always thought this was the way we're going, though; a) Sack off high earners Replace almost entire squad with cheap, sustainable squad c) Add cheap quality into squad where it's lacking d) Inject more expensive quality into self-sufficient club It's a long term project, which most people (I think?) have accepted and it looks as if we're slowly shifting away from the utterly shit part of it. I thought we entered that phase towards the end of last season, then it went a bit dire again. Injury to Vlaar/Benteke and we're back in the utterly shit part again. Wes would certainly take the edge of the utterly shit part if it cropped up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 By the "utterly shit part", I mean in terms of transfer dealings and the infamous budget. I'm only speculating, but it looks as if we've shifted the expensive stuff which (in theory in theory in theory) means that we'll be able to add more quality now. I'm thinking it'll happen in the summer and, as BJ says, Hoolahan would be a decent short term signing for this period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 By the "utterly shit part", I mean in terms of transfer dealings and the infamous budget. I'm only speculating, but it looks as if we've shifted the expensive stuff which (in theory in theory in theory) means that we'll be able to add more quality now. I'm thinking it'll happen in the summer and, as BJ says, Hoolahan would be a decent short term signing for this period. Not really short term if we are signing him, not loaning him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Short term as in the main AM short term. He would then provide decent cover and competition if we manage to sign a quality am in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny*Nunny Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Or more likely that WH will be the main AM which will allow a young and hungry trier to be developed to take his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 By the "utterly shit part", I mean in terms of transfer dealings and the infamous budget. I'm only speculating, but it looks as if we've shifted the expensive stuff which (in theory in theory in theory) means that we'll be able to add more quality now. I'm thinking it'll happen in the summer and, as BJ says, Hoolahan would be a decent short term signing for this period. Not really short term if we are signing him, not loaning him. A 31 year old. If we give him a Shay Given contract I'll cry but, other than that, can't see it being anywhere beyond 3 years. Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biskitt Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I know he's not a very exciting signing for some but if Lambert has only got a few pennies to spend in January, I can't really think of anyone better unless we go down the young/untried route again. We haven't got anyone in the squad who is good at playing in the space between midfield and attack and whilst I don't think he will score loads or assist loads, I think he will do a good job of knitting things together and give the midfield and defence a better passing option and therefore Improving our ball retention. Good player and hope we can get him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powell91 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 this wll go through deadline day if it does we wont pay over the odds in a panic we are just not that kind of club which is probably frustrating norwich more as they want to play hard ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I know he's not a very exciting signing for some but if Lambert has only got a few pennies to spend in January, I can't really think of anyone better unless we go down the young/untried route again. We haven't got anyone in the squad who is good at playing in the space between midfield and attack and whilst I don't think he will score loads or assist loads, I think he will do a good job of knitting things together and give the midfield and defence a better passing option and therefore Improving our ball retention. Good player and hope we can get him Agree with this, pretty much sums up my thought on it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) I think Lambo is also concerned about bringing youth in to a team that is inconsistent, when points are crucial and paramount....a player like Wes Hoolahan can help ease the pressure on the kids and inspire them at BMH ready for them to challenge for a place. Maybe not the ideal player in a perfect situation, but good for us right now in a non - perfect situation. horses for courses and all that. Edited January 22, 2014 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 If this goes down to transfer deadline day I hope we have moved on to another target or at least have a plan B on the day because if we end up after Janurary having secured just 2 loans it will be a disaster of a window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Or more likely that WH will be the main AM which will allow a young and hungry trier to be developed to take his place. Very much this. We aren't going to hand a 31 year old a 2/3 year contract and then have him as a back up. This is it folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Or more likely that WH will be the main AM which will allow a young and hungry trier to be developed to take his place. Very much this. We aren't going to hand a 31 year old a 2/3 year contract and then have him as a back up. This is it folks. yes and in the summer we will be looking to invest in someone a bit younger and better than WH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 22, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 22, 2014 Transfer News/Rumour @ITK_TRANSFER 7m Norwich are willing to sell Wes Hoolahan to any club apart from Aston Villa. #ncfc #avfc https://twitter.com/ITK_TRANSFER At least they are not petty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 By the "utterly shit part", I mean in terms of transfer dealings and the infamous budget. I'm only speculating, but it looks as if we've shifted the expensive stuff which (in theory in theory in theory) means that we'll be able to add more quality now. I'm thinking it'll happen in the summer and, as BJ says, Hoolahan would be a decent short term signing for this period. Not really short term if we are signing him, not loaning him. A 31 year old. If we give him a Shay Given contract I'll cry but, other than that, can't see it being anywhere beyond 3 years. Max. Like I said, probably something like 3 years, not short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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