StanBalaban Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 As signing (if it happens) very much in the mould I was expecting. I think we're in a reversal of our previous situation, where the on-going concern (i.e. wages) are soon to be someone else's problem, but the 'upfront'* transfer fees are still very much Lerner's problem and, as thus, will not be sanctioned. *I know transfers are not often paid in one go, but you get the point. Yep, that is exactly what I thought a few weeks ago. Lerner surely expects he won't be here for much longer, meaning whatever free transfers Lambert wants he can pretty much have to a certain degree. He won't pay any transfer fees though, of course not and to a degree you can kinda see why. However, if he doesn't get a buyer and we go down, he'll be screwed. Big risk for him to be honest, he must be confident of a sale. I wouldn't be surprised to see a LB and CM of similar ilk drafted in too. Whatever way you look at it, with Hutton, Bent, CNZ, Kozak and Okore (like new signings cliche), Senderos and possibly Cole coming in, our squad is certainly more experienced than last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) If it's true I'm impressed. Signed 2 players who are upgrades on what we have and spent nothing. My only worry is what formation he is going to play. We need singers to get the best out of kozak and benteke 3-5-2/5-3-2 or 4-1-2-1-2 (Diamond). Don't forget that Benteke will be out probably until the end of this year and Bent has also been brought back into the scenario. Helenius will probably go out on loan too. Edited June 9, 2014 by samjp26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 oh dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 If it's true I'm impressed. Signed 2 players who are upgrades on what we have and spent nothing. My only worry is what formation he is going to play. We need singers to get the best out of kozak and benteke What kind of songs?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 If it's true I'm impressed. Signed 2 players who are upgrades on what we have and spent nothing. My only worry is what formation he is going to play. We need singers to get the best out of kozak and benteke Wingers? Don't be silly. Lambert going 3 at the back. Lowton and Bennett will be the power house going forward.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I don't get why some people are so gullible. There's a rumor, probably started on some bullshit twitter feed and a few pick it up and pass it on, next thing you know it's gospel truth and it's completely made up crap. All we know for sure is that the club official site says nothing at all about Joe Cole (or any other new signing after Sendross) the rest is just baseless hope. Unless Kwan confirms it of course..... oh, wait, sorry, thought I was in the takeover thread! maybeTrent mentioned in the speculation thread that our 2nd signing of summer should be this week. So I'm fairly confident Cole or Bendtner (the most recent, and least far-fetched rumours) will sign this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Don't forget Paul Mcgrath was to old and Injury prone. But Graham sussed how to deploy him - ie he played but didn't train (did Gym Work instead) - If we can come up with a routing that suits him - i duuno bring him on after 75 - it could be very good move.... As a club though we are in dire straights... I expect nothing from next season.....will be some achievement if we stay up, given the old cliche....the premier league is all about money.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andykeenan Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 2 year deal according to Collymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordSepulchrave Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I hope he does well for us if this is true, and I'll be right behind him. But this feels like a pretty bad move. Can see him becoming Ireland 2.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Not sure the U-turn is Lambert generated. It would seem that wages are less of a problem as things stand, presumably as they'll be someone else's problem soon. If the new owner is unable to accommodate these wages without concern, then they're no upgrade on Lerner. I can't see Lerner allowing much (or anything) in terms of transfer fees however. We also have to factor in the amount of pull we have as a club in transition. I saw someone on Twitter saying we could've gone for Tom Ince instead, but why would he come to a club in transition anyway? Anyway, I'm sure this is less of a 'philosophy' and more of a case of needs must. With margins so tight at the bottom of the table, if he help us gain an extra two or three wins next season that would've been enough to see us around 10th - 12th, so money well spent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2014 2 year deal and a "hefty pay cut" apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 25k a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Good player but terrible injury record and even a hefty pay cut is probably high wages. Worried this could be jenas esque, could be a master stroke though, we'll have to wait and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I think this is a good gamble, quite happy with this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatball Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm a big admirer of Cole, I think this signing is a masterstroke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 9, 2014 Well, as long as he gives his all then i'll support him, but.... i reckon he will get injured in the first 20minutes of playing. I'd just play him in home games where we struggle to break teams down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 As I've said in the speculation thread. Like Holt, if he can chip in with 10-20 appearances, get a few assists/goals and be an experienced head on the pitch and the training ground, then he will have done his job. We're obviously not in a position to get the Holtbys/Lescotts/Remys of this world, at the moment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasabian21 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Very happy with this in light of our current situation. Experienced and still has the ability. I'd be happy with 4/5 signings of the same ilk to be honest and add these to the players returning from injury and from the 'bomb squad' and our squad is half decent and has enough depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 One-year deal according to Sky which makes it a whole lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatG87 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 We need singers to get the best out of kozak and benteke I agree, I hear Olly Murs and Joe McElderry are available on a free.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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