kurtsimonw Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I think we've done more than we expected to do coming in to the window. Can't complain with the backing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentfordnylons Posted August 8, 2019 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, Nigel said: Meanwhile at Brentford... Benrahma is walking round like he’s swallowed a wasp.Dont believe this won’t happen dispite what Dean has just said 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 The only thing I don't really like about that presser is Deano saying we are happy with what we have as if we weren't after more deals, when a couple of days ago on 5Live he was saying there are areas we are looking to strengthen and are looking to get 1 or 2 more in. Nobody (barring the ever-negative few) would think worse if he just admitted we couldn't get those couple of deals done. Not a criticism, just wish the statement was a bit more genuine and transparent as he usually is. Having said that, im only going off what I have read. Not actually seen the presser so I could be talking nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hippo Posted August 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2019 Short memories - just over a year ago we were on the brink of administration. Now we're are PL club - Just spent £120m on new players. We aren't the finished article - but hey wev e known worse times. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bannedfromHandV Posted August 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, Raver50032 said: Pffffft... 'Deadline Day Fanboys...' fxxx me, that's a reach. If you can't see the risk for yourself then you may as well talk to the hand. I'm as impressed and engaged in the 12 signings we made... but Christ on a bike, we are desperately thin up front, fanboy or not. Are we? We play with one striker and I can't see that changing at any point......so we have a £20m new signing, an international as backup and a young prospect as 3rd choice. I guess it depends on how you choose to view it. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, Smartin said: The only thing I don't really like about that presser is Deano saying we are happy with what we have as if we weren't after more deals, when a couple of days ago on 5Live he was saying there are areas we are looking to strengthen and are looking to get 1 or 2 more in. Nobody (barring the ever-negative few) would think worse if he just admitted we couldn't get those couple of deals done. Not a criticism, just wish the statement was a bit more genuine and transparent as he usually is. Having said that, im only going off what I have read. Not actually seen the presser so I could be talking nonsense. you can be happy with what you have but still want to improve on what you have 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I hope we do sign another player. As others have mentioned we are quite light up front and on the wings. Hopefully Smith saying that is either a negotiation tactic or just villa simply not wanting to get our hopes up. If necessary we may have to look at the free agent market and try and low-ball sturridge if possible. I really don't like him and he probably expects 60 grand a week but if we could try and Convince him to take a 'hometown' discount if you will and get it down to under 20 he could be a good signing maybe have a hefty appearances and goal scoring bonus. Maybe 20 appearances and 5 goals gets him half a million. (Equivalent to 10k per week) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Brentfordnylons said: Benrahma is walking round like he’s swallowed a wasp.Dont believe this won’t happen dispite what Dean has just said Well if he's walking around like he swallowed a wasp in Brentford.......I doubt it could get done in time any pictures of his wasp infused face?!?!, or just rumours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted August 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2019 If Benrahma doesn't sign now I'm off to start a relegation thread, it's like when Bruce left us with one fit CB. Dark times ahead friends. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 A positive from no more signings until January, is that the first team squad remains just tight enough to keep all the players fighting for a place on the team sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Jareth said: "Pretty much done" sounds like there's a little chink of light.... So you're saying there's a chance?.jpg But - 6 players across the front 3 positions, a proper DM to allow Jack and John to get further forward, plus Hourihane in there for set pieces. I think we'll get enough goals even with the odd injury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teale's 'tache Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, jimcohen said: Agreed. With Smith saying this, we don't look desperate and can maybe hold more on the numbers. I think we are done, but don't think anything is 100% just yet. We 100% wanted 1 or 2 more. Smith said that the other day himself. So we clearly still want more, its a matter of money and or timing, and or other clubs. He said this today so we don't look desperate, arn't held to ransom on the rates, or look like failures if we get to 5pm without any more. Nothing has changed for me, other than we know for sure that nothing is agreed subject to medical or permits yet. Agents will still call Suso, players are still looking for moves, we still have money to burn. I agree with this 100%, there may well not be any more this window, but until it Slams Shut™ we'll still be open to negotiation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, wilko154 said: The idea of Wesley and Davis is that they hold the play up and bring the attacking midfielders into play to take the goal-scoring burden. We have Grealish, McGinn, El Ghazi, Trezeguet & Jota to all aid the striker. I think that is exactly what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) if we have loads of other people helpfully saying 'i think we're done' repeatedly then we can get to 1000 regardless. Edited August 8, 2019 by VillanousOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Still 2 weeks of sales to clock up yet this thread is going no where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 God were going to have to rely on Kodija as backup and then Davis.... Lets hope Wesley hits the ground running and doesn't get injured. It's easy enough saying we will revisit in January if were struggling but we will get mugged off and have to pay extortionate prices as teams will make us a pay a premium as they will know were desperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 sooooooooo.......... did we ever find out who the french dude was that we obviously missed out on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, tomav84 said: you can be happy with what you have but still want to improve on what you have Of course. I get the meaning, I guess there is just something about the phrasing I didn't like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Smartin said: The only thing I don't really like about that presser is Deano saying we are happy with what we have as if we weren't after more deals, when a couple of days ago on 5Live he was saying there are areas we are looking to strengthen and are looking to get 1 or 2 more in. Nobody (barring the ever-negative few) would think worse if he just admitted we couldn't get those couple of deals done. Not a criticism, just wish the statement was a bit more genuine and transparent as he usually is. Having said that, im only going off what I have read. Not actually seen the presser so I could be talking nonsense. Imagine if he had gone into his press conference ahead of our first PL game and he had said 'No I'm not happy with the squad we should have bought some better players for the wings and up front' We might as well have not bothered turning up on Saturday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Jareth said: If Benrahma doesn't sign now I'm off to start a relegation thread, it's like when Bruce left us with one fit CB. Dark times ahead friends. Step away from the crack pipe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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