Sam-AVFC Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, Aston_Villan4 said: So you're saying we're really a Europa League team? Even with the dropped points we were only one game off To be fair I wouldn't consider all of those as thrown away points, but some were very cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpablosaliceband Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Sam-AVFC said: Someone posted it the other day and I think it was something mental like 27 points lost from winning positions. After the frustration of the Everton game, I went and totted it up. It was then 21. The West Ham game brought it to 23. We were second only to West Ham I believe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Philosopher said: There should be a yawn button for tripe like this! Yep mentioned it last week.... let’s start a petition to update the reactions 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickster Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Rob182 said: Fixed that for you If you think that doesn't happen on here more than 'one poster'. fair enough. I very much disagree. Often people don't count neutral or positive as 'analysis', only criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) I wonder if this reported midfielder (no 8 might not cost much but be on high wages or something? If so, that might mean we can get martinez - 19m, cash - 16m, watkins - 28m, traore - 17m, raschica - 20m? That pretty much 100m, if we only spent 5-10m on some midfielder that a club wants rid of but we are willing to stump up their wages?, would bring the spending in at roughly 110m? I find it strange that we haven't had a single reputable link to a central midfielder yet. Or we will sign all of the above players (apart from the mc), and Jack will move central. Edited September 13, 2020 by MaVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, MaVilla said: I wonder if this reported midfielder (no 8 might not cost much but be on high wages or something? If so, that might mean we can get martinez - 19m, cash - 16m, watkins - 28m, traore - 17m, raschica - 20m? That pretty much 100m, if we only spent 5-10m on some midfielder that a club wants rid of but we are willing to stump up their wages?, would bring the spending in at roughly 110m? I find it strange that we haven't had a single reputable link to a central midfielder yet. Or we will sign all of the above players (apart from the mc), and Jack will move central. Jack said he sees himself as a number 8. We have loads of backup CMs still in the squad. Luiz McGinn Grealish Watkins leaves 2 spots for attacking wide players. I don't see this extra signing happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, MaVilla said: I wonder if this reported midfielder (no 8 might not cost much but be on high wages or something? If so, that might mean we can get martinez - 19m, cash - 16m, watkins - 28m, traore - 17m, raschica - 20m? That pretty much 100m, if we only spent 5-10m on some midfielder that a club wants rid of but we are willing to stump up their wages?, would bring the spending in at roughly 110m? I find it strange that we haven't had a single reputable link to a central midfielder yet. Or we will sign all of the above players (apart from the mc), and Jack will move central. Was thinking the same. Or one of those "Loan" deals which seem to be popular with Italian clubs? Juve for example got Mckennie for a "loan fee" of 3 - 6 mill with an obligation to buy based on certain criteria etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, MaVilla said: I wonder if this reported midfielder (no 8 might not cost much but be on high wages or something? If so, that might mean we can get martinez - 19m, cash - 16m, watkins - 28m, traore - 17m, raschica - 20m? That pretty much 100m, if we only spent 5-10m on some midfielder that a club wants rid of but we are willing to stump up their wages?, would bring the spending in at roughly 110m? I find it strange that we haven't had a single reputable link to a central midfielder yet. Or we will sign all of the above players (apart from the mc), and Jack will move central. Were we not linked with Swift at Reading at one point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 20 minutes ago, thabucks said: Yep mentioned it last week.... let’s start a petition to update the reactions Or at the very least let us have more reactions. It's brutal seeing so many good posts and not being able to react to them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 We definitely need another CM. Hourihane is not a starter and it only takes an injury to McGinn or Grealish and we pretty much have to play him. Maybe we are just going to use the last bit of the window to see who we can sell before bringing anyone else in after Martinez, Traore and hopefully Rashica. I can't see both Trezeguet and El Ghazi staying, plus we've got 1 or 2 GK's that could leave. All of this could free up a bit of money for us to bring in someone like Sangare at Toulouse. Seen him a few times, and always looks decent in CM, plus he is something like 6'3 so is definitely a presence in both boxes. Would give our midfield something different. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 58 minutes ago, Aston_Villan4 said: Or at the very least let us have more reactions. It's brutal seeing so many good posts and not being able to react to them. I couldn't even react to this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I couldn't even react to this one. It's such a tease when I can finally react to something only to find out it was just a single reaction allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Kiwivillan said: Jack said he sees himself as a number 8. We have loads of backup CMs still in the squad. Luiz McGinn Grealish Watkins leaves 2 spots for attacking wide players. I don't see this extra signing happening There are games and scenarios where Jack/John/Doug in the middle has been and will be suicidally lightweight, let alone if we have rely on any of Conor/Marv/(god forbid) Henri for any length of time in the event of injuries or suspensions. We really need more of a powerhouse CM/DM for both tactical flexibility and cover. McKennie would've been perfect, while Swift would be more like Henri's replacement in the squad, I'd imagine. Seems like all the Santamaria/Luyindama-type links have dried up, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 5 hours ago, TrentVilla said: I wanted to call my first born son Benteke! I loved that guys game, I can't justify this but I'd be so happy to have him back. And Milner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 3 hours ago, MaVilla said: I wonder if this reported midfielder (no 8 might not cost much but be on high wages or something? If so, that might mean we can get martinez - 19m, cash - 16m, watkins - 28m, traore - 17m, raschica - 20m? That pretty much 100m, if we only spent 5-10m on some midfielder that a club wants rid of but we are willing to stump up their wages?, would bring the spending in at roughly 110m? I find it strange that we haven't had a single reputable link to a central midfielder yet. Or we will sign all of the above players (apart from the mc), and Jack will move central. I’d like to fix everything in the team with a purchase but I would rather fix certain positions properly, run out of budget and get loans in for the couple of others and address them next summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 8 hours ago, Aston_Villan4 said: Just use this: Did anyone else do an involuntary yawn after seeing this? Can’t just be me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 We desperately needed strengthening up front, wide areas and a keeper before the season started. It looks like this might be achieved in time. We do need another CM and CB but these can probably be left later in the window. Would love for us to get loftus-cheek on loan with option to buy and get an experienced CB in (Similar to what palace did with cahill). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: Did anyone else do an involuntary yawn after seeing this? Can’t just be me. Nah, I think you’re the ........ *yawns*....... only one to have that happen. Edited September 14, 2020 by Aston_Villan4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 9 hours ago, Johnnyp said: Done none of that so far in the PL. Not even close to it. Championship ? Yeah, he bossed it. Yes he came back from an injury but his fitness was a concern since the 1st game last season. Yep, I agree, but it's probably smart to assess him based on this season rather than the last one. Not only did he come back from an injury, he had his first season in the PL so he'll develop from that alone. I can't even remember how he got his injury, so maybe he carried it before he got sidelined and that affected his performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knutserov13 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Clement Grenier wasnt in the Rennes squad yesterday. Who knows, maybe on his way somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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