thunderball Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I still think there is a chance, and there seems to be deals still worked on but proving difficult to get done. Slimani still not dead. Serhou Guirassy has allegedly arrived in the UK today and is being whored around Bowen stalling at WHU too. Its been a quiet one all in all. I don't see our relegation rivals being significantly strengthened (more so than we have). I am going to to open a beer or two later and watch this unfold until midnight, I am convinced there might be drama yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted January 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, meregreen said: Nick Bowen from the porn kings at the last minute. Make my day Villa. Sounds like the front man in a really shit punk band 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 14 minutes ago, sne said: Perhaps. Some of the signings we've made this window says otherwise thou I’d say the only signing this window that says otherwise is Reina. That to me is understandable, the rest of the team is relatively inexperienced and Smith wanted an experienced vocal GK to cover the injured experienced GK. Personally think we would’ve been after Samatta (or similar) irrelevant of the Wesley injury and see him having a big part to play over the next few years. I wouldn’t be surprised if the money is right and we stay up that Drinkwater stays with us. Smith’s teams have previously had a fulcrum midfielder who can move the ball about. Last January we signed Carroll (yes we all know how that worked out, but you get the idea). I’m of the opinion that Smith wanted Luiz to do that role, which whilst showing promise, hasn’t done so consistently. Drinkwater can do that role for a couple of years whilst Luiz develops fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 minute ago, Nigel said: We change back to 2 at the back. McGinn makes that formation work! 4 at the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 31, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2020 Just now, zab6359 said: 4 at the back? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 13 minutes ago, Don_Simon said: As it stands we're ending the Transfer Window weaker than how we started. This is like a football form of self harm. Well, no, it's not. That would imply we kneecapped both Heaton and Wesley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Quote Maybe this is back on after it has emerged he's in the UK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakotaDakota Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, thunderball said: Slimani still not dead. well i guess not being dead is always a good place to start when trying to sign a new player. He's onyl 31, Should be ok for a few more years yet Edited January 31, 2020 by LakotaDakota 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 31, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2020 Just now, Okonokos said: Maybe this is back on after it has emerged he's in the UK. Brighton by most reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 in line with increasing our global appeal (Elmo, Trez, Samatta etc etc), maybe we should pick up Ki Sung-Yeung (MC/DM) on a free now he has been released by Newcastle, might increase our Korean support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, villan501 said: Hope your right mate just a huge concern and massive gamble not getting full reinforcments in we need them smith knows this aswell. Oh, I agree we could really do with getting another striker at least. It would certainly be less of a gamble than going with what we have. Notwithstanding, I still think we are more likely to stay up with what we have than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Okonokos said: Maybe this is back on after it has emerged he's in the UK. i believe he's in the UK to seal a transfer to Brighton? (Guirassy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichiBoi11 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, zab6359 said: No nothing at all apart from defensive pair is working! McGinn hasn't played in the side since switching to this formation, so I think dismissing the possibility he could add to the team is naive. He could be a revelation in there. Equally it could fall apart. We just don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: I’d say the only signing this window that says otherwise is Reina. That to me is understandable, the rest of the team is relatively inexperienced and Smith wanted an experienced vocal GK to cover the injured experienced GK. Personally think we would’ve been after Samatta (or similar) irrelevant of the Wesley injury and see him having a big part to play over the next few years. I wouldn’t be surprised if the money is right and we stay up that Drinkwater stays with us. Smith’s teams have previously had a fulcrum midfielder who can move the ball about. Last January we signed Carroll (yes we all know how that worked out, but you get the idea). I’m of the opinion that Smith wanted Luiz to do that role, which whilst showing promise, hasn’t done so consistently. Drinkwater can do that role for a couple of years whilst Luiz develops fully. Drinkwater is turning 30 in a month and is on £100k/w. Has had alcohol issues and drunk driving conviction (last year) I'd be pissed if we spent money on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 31 minutes ago, MotoMkali said: 3 or 4 years ago zivkovic was considered one of the hottest talents in Europe. 8 years ago Ravel Morrison was considered one of the hottest talents in Europe. Doesn’t mean a huge amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: I’d say the only signing this window that says otherwise is Reina. That to me is understandable, the rest of the team is relatively inexperienced and Smith wanted an experienced vocal GK to cover the injured experienced GK. Personally think we would’ve been after Samatta (or similar) irrelevant of the Wesley injury and see him having a big part to play over the next few years. I wouldn’t be surprised if the money is right and we stay up that Drinkwater stays with us. Smith’s teams have previously had a fulcrum midfielder who can move the ball about. Last January we signed Carroll (yes we all know how that worked out, but you get the idea). I’m of the opinion that Smith wanted Luiz to do that role, which whilst showing promise, hasn’t done so consistently. Drinkwater can do that role for a couple of years whilst Luiz develops fully. 1 minute ago, sne said: Drinkwater is turning 30 in a month and is on £100k/w. Has had alcohol issues and drunk driving conviction (last year) I'd be pissed if we spent money on him. yeah, i dont mind if he helps us stay up, but no way would i sign him permanently. as sne said, hes 30 soon, no development potential, and im sure "if" we stay up we will look to strengthen in those areas with younger, more scalable players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Eight years ago Ravel Morrison was playing for West Ham and then went on loan to small heath, he's never been considered one of the hottest talents in Europe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 There's always a few deals that get through after the window slams shut! I'm guessing it gets slammed so hard that the glass breaks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighavfc Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Weve missed out on McGinns brother... everybody out... just get out.. disgraceful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) what time did deano come out and say "no more deals" in the summer? (didnt he do a press conference late afternoon where he mentioned it?) Wonder if we will get something similar? Edited January 31, 2020 by MaVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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