Popular Post MWARLEY2 Posted August 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, nick76 said: I’m confident but none of us can be certain. Yep. We seem to be able to scout properly these days. Out of who we have bought in the last 2 years i would say that its only Samatta. Jota and some goalies that havent had a positive impact . Plus Barkley Plus Wes and Sanson who have had long term / niggling injuries Martinez - number 2 keeper Cash - converted winger Konsa - mid table young defender Mings - 5th best Bournemouth centre half iaccording to Eddie Howe Hause - couldnt get minutes at Wolves Targett ' couldnt get minutes at Southampton Nakamba l- untested in the premiern luiz - 21 years old and couldnt get permit for man city watkins - 1 season of experience as a 9 for a championship team traore ' hated by the lyon fans el ghazi - 1 inconsistent season for us in the championship Thats a pretty incredible hit rate to be honest for a bunch of unproven players. Now we are buying 30 mill players. So if we are doing the same homework as we have done over the last 2 years the risk that they will not be a success should in theory be smaller 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 23 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: Yep. We seem to be able to scout properly these days. Out of who we have bought in the last 2 years i would say that its only Samatta. Jota and some goalies that havent had a positive impact . Plus Barkley Plus Wes and Sanson who have had long term / niggling injuries Martinez - number 2 keeper Cash - converted winger Konsa - mid table young defender Mings - 5th best Bournemouth centre half iaccording to Eddie Howe Hause - couldnt get minutes at Wolves Targett ' couldnt get minutes at Southampton Nakamba l- untested in the premiern luiz - 21 years old and couldnt get permit for man city watkins - 1 season of experience as a 9 for a championship team traore ' hated by the lyon fans el ghazi - 1 inconsistent season for us in the championship Thats a pretty incredible hit rate to be honest for a bunch of unproven players. Now we are buying 30 mill players. So if we are doing the same homework as we have done over the last 2 years the risk that they will not be a success should in theory be smaller But don't you miss the excitement of signing MacCormack, Hogan, Lansbury, Okore, Samba and Tshibola. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RaptureJames Posted August 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, alreadyexists said: Need a stronger military presence. Careful - general krulak will be on his way 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, RicRic said: Guys do you prefer Emi Buendia At AMC central maybe slightly to the left just behind the strikers or at RW quite wide, id like to know where you feel he is more effective ?? I prefer him on the right, he runs himself ragged on the right and is a Fullbacks dream. It was there for everybody to see last year how frustrated Cash sometimes got with Bertie not being anywhere nearby or in awful defensive positions and his car crash clearances across the box every other game. Buendia is one of the best defensive wingers about but then is magic in attack too. His best position is undoubtedly RW for me. That said, I agree with others we'll see him move to a 10 quite a bit, particularly today with Watkins out, unless we start a Ramsey or Chuk, Buendia will be at the 10. I think he can do great there too, but for me it'll be a little like Guardiola moving Messi to the middle, great decision, great for the team and maybe even makes him more effective... But loses a little touch of the magic you had by having them out wide. (FWIW, I also think we'll be likening Grealishs move to CM at City if that happens to Guardiola moving Messi and making him more effective but less exciting than on the wing) Edited August 14, 2021 by HalfTimePost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Need a stronger military presence. Need some claret and blue tanks taking over the national Tv and Radio. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sne Posted August 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Need a stronger military presence. Shame that Norwich already signed Josh Sargent. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzvill 1965 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Need a stronger military presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) Burnley in for Cornet from Lyon at £13.5m. Potentiality a very nice signing for them, can play LB or LW. Wouldn't be against us being in for him at LW or in rotation at least at that price and then playing Cornet-Buendia-Bailey. But unless they anticipate playing him LB I wonder if we'll be linked to McNeil again. To be honest they are desperate for more wide and attacking options so maybe not but to strengthen in the one position they have a decent option on might see us linked again Edited August 14, 2021 by HalfTimePost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Moustache of Teale Posted August 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: Burnley in for Cornet from Lyon at £13.5m. Potentiality a very nice signing for them, can play LB or LW. Wouldn't be against us being in for him at LW or in rotation at least at that price and then playing Cornet-Buendia-Bailey. But unless they anticipate playing him LB I wonder if we'll be linked to McNeil again. To be honest they are desperate for more wide and attacking options so maybe not but to strengthen in the one position they have a decent option on might see us linked again That’s quite a scoop for them. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 12 hours ago, RicRic said: Bet ESR is calling his agent saying screw you, i should be at VP While I feel you on this one, it's too early to say. Saka was on the bench and no Abamayang or Lacazette. If we had Bailey on the bench and Ings and Watkins out injured, we'd also struggle. Probably wouldn't lose mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, romavillan said: Need some claret and blue tanks taking over the national Tv and Radio. Looks like they have already flattened St Andrews. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 16 minutes ago, The Moustache of Teale said: That’s quite a scoop for them. He must be on hundreds and thousands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 16 minutes ago, The Moustache of Teale said: That’s quite a scoop for them. They're hoping to get it done tomorrow, yes, on Sundae. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 33 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: Burnley in for Cornet from Lyon at £13.5m. Potentiality a very nice signing for them, can play LB or LW. Wouldn't be against us being in for him at LW or in rotation at least at that price and then playing Cornet-Buendia-Bailey. But unless they anticipate playing him LB I wonder if we'll be linked to McNeil again. To be honest they are desperate for more wide and attacking options so maybe not but to strengthen in the one position they have a decent option on might see us linked again I can't see us being interested in McNeil. He's very left footed and we play inverted wingers usually. I think the Bailey signing covers our need for a left footed winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Salad Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said: They're hoping to get it done tomorrow, yes, on Sundae. They'd be nuts not to get it done by tomorrow for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, Big Salad said: They'd be nuts not to get it done by tomorrow for sure Ice cream every time I see these puns 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biskitt Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Peter Griffin said: But don't you miss the excitement of signing MacCormack, Hogan, Lansbury, Okore, Samba and Tshibola. I don't think we've ever really replaced Tonev tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Cornet? I heard he’s a bit of a melt… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, Xela said: I can't see us being interested in McNeil. I agree. He is a good player but he is too slow. I can't see any of the top teams going for a player that doesn't have pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Biskitt said: I don't think we've ever really replaced Tonev tbh All the bad memories flooding back. Balaban too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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