KentVillan Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 42 minutes ago, Rob182 said: The post I was responding to was addressing the potential £25m+ signings of Butland, Phillips and Webster. Why are Phillips and Webster genuine PL potential, but Daniel James is "21 and has one season in the Championship under his belt" ? They've each had one good season. None of these 3 has "Set the world alight" as you refer to with Trossard, and yet we're meant to believe that signing them for £70m would be cheap? Every other 'big' signing might be one of the most expensive players ever, but we're not a team making big signings. We're a team making signings to build a squad that can survive, or push for mid-table, in the Prem, so why are we comparing the prices we're paying to Wan bloody Bissaka? EDIT: Also, Craig Dawson has 153 Premier League appearances under his belt and is only 3 years older than Butland. He's now in his prime, for a defender. Hence, he is my definition of a cheap, 'bargain' Premier League player. You're comparing apples with oranges the whole way through here. Phillips has had several good spells for Leeds before last season, and has 150+ league appearances. He's clearly ready to compete in the Premier League. Butland is 2nd choice England keeper, loads of PL experience, and given keepers typically play to age 35/36, he has another 10 years of his career left. Daniel James is a great prospect, but at 21 with 33 league appearances to his name he's clearly more of a gamble. Nobody knows how he'll deal with setbacks, how he can adapt to different systems, whether his body can handle a full season of matches, etc. Also Swansea seem to have offloaded him at the first sign of interest. That's why he's available for £15m. You also don't know what add-ons, wages, bonuses, etc. are written into the deals. Purslow is no mug, and I doubt anyone is pulling our pants down, even if some of the fees look a bit scary. The proof is in the pudding - let's see how things look at the end of this season, but I strongly believe we will be seen as one of the clubs who did good business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Edit: double post Edited July 4, 2019 by KentVillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 59 minutes ago, fightoffyour said: ITK from Love Island / ITV yes, I’ve asked. And no I haven’t watched it though I can make an exception if Mings appears I suppose Okay, I have to confess I made it up, but please share the response from your ITK anyway, as it will help to pass the time while we wait for them to announce Mings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 4, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, John said: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 My latest, completely unfounded theory, is that the DM we want is currently playing in the African Cup of Nations: Ellyes Skhiri - Tunisia and Montpellier Ibrahim Sangare - Ivory Coast and Toulouse Ismael Bennacer - Algeria and Empoli Marvelous Nakamba - Zimbabwe and Brugge Marco Ilaimaharitra - Madagascar and Charleroi (although likely more of a rotation/backup if we shipped out more from our books) Of those, personally I like Sangare the most. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted July 4, 2019 Visiting Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, Wes said: My latest, completely unfounded theory, is that the DM we want is currently playing in the African Cup of Nations: Ellyes Skhiri - Tunisia and Montpellier Ibrahim Sangare - Ivory Coast and Toulouse Ismael Bennacer - Algeria and Empoli Marvelous Nakamba - Zimbabwe and Brugge Marco Ilaimaharitra - Madagascar and Charleroi (although likely more of a rotation/backup if we shipped out more from our books) Of those, personally I like Sangare the most. Never seen him play but just for the name alone I'd like Marvelous Nakamba. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 54 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Didn’t we score 3 against them?! We drew 2-2 against them, Kodjia scored twice for us, Maupay scored 2 for them, Konsa was outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Konsa also got done by Kodjia. I like Konsa but he is very raw from what little I have seen. He didn't impress me for the u21s albeit he had limited game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savo'sleftpeg Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Do you rate him SGC? Let's not go there.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 53 minutes ago, Wes said: My latest, completely unfounded theory, is that the DM we want is currently playing in the African Cup of Nations: Ellyes Skhiri - Tunisia and Montpellier Ibrahim Sangare - Ivory Coast and Toulouse Ismael Bennacer - Algeria and Empoli Marvelous Nakamba - Zimbabwe and Brugge Marco Ilaimaharitra - Madagascar and Charleroi (although likely more of a rotation/backup if we shipped out more from our books) Of those, personally I like Sangare the most. You could be right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 4, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2019 Any ITK nonsense from AVFCAgent or the likes? I'm bored... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 So another day without a transfer then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 4, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2019 Suspicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, KentVillan said: Okay, I have to confess I made it up, but please share the response from your ITK anyway, as it will help to pass the time while we wait for them to announce Mings. You made it up!!?? I’m not sure what you do for a living, but there’s a bright future in journalism for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, PieFacE said: Suspicious Is this guy reliable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 minute ago, PieFacE said: Suspicious A potential signing from Brentford. WOOW!! That guy must be seriously ITK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 4, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) I thought he worked for Sky. Looking at his profile it seems he doesn't. Dunno whether he used to but now doesn't, or if I just made it up. Probably rubbish. Edited July 4, 2019 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 4, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2019 Wonder what the quote will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Scratch Bennacer off that earlier list - looks like he may be moving to AC Milan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 4, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2019 Graham Bailey is a decent journo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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