macandally Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, est1874 said: Only if the reserves are good enough to step in if we get a slew of injuries. Case study: we nearly went down in 14/15 but crap players like Tom Cleverley on loan kept us up. We finished 17th, 3 points shy of the drop. He scored 3 goals late in the season without which we'd have gone down. At a certain point you need bodies to field a squad capable of stringing passes together. The attitude of "we only spend to improve" is naïve IMO, especially with obvious gaps in the squad. Also, and this is secondary and almost academic, but Danjuma is not crap. 10 goals and 3 assists in La Liga 21/22, very respectable return for a winger. But you already knew that of course. We put a team out today and won, we have players coming back from injury that we have spent big on, and Danjuma was playing for Emery when he hit those stats, but you knew that of course. If he wants better, then I back him all the way, the experts are in the house now, no need to beat ourselves with birches “just in case” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: The links are nonsense I’m sure, but would anyone take Anthony Gordon? 20m maybe. Not the money they want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubby Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Bloke is so on it, plus open and honest it's brilliant. He doesn't roll out the cliches. He's obviously happy with the points, but doesn't believe we are anywhere near where he wants us to be. Straight up letting players know if they aren't pulling weight they'll eventually be replaced. Was going to say something similar. This is what an elite coach sounds like. A number of the players have improved since he arrived and many have earned a place in the squad but he's reminding them that their performances must remain high to keep their spot. For those that haven't made the grade, it's quite rightly time for them to move on. In a word, refreshing! And it's something that will improve the team in the long run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHatesMe Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: The links are nonsense I’m sure, but would anyone take Anthony Gordon? Too similar to Bailey without being an upgrade. He'd provide more width and pace, which we need, but I worry about him not being able to crack the rotation of a club in desperate need of production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Bloke is so on it, plus open and honest it's brilliant. He doesn't roll out the cliches. He's obviously happy with the points, but doesn't believe we are anywhere near where he wants us to be. Straight up letting players know if they aren't pulling weight they'll eventually be replaced. This is why we won’t make signings for the sake of it. I’m interested to see how or if our players can improve and the ones that don’t it will be “ma’ ‘asalaama” . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete101 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: The links are nonsense I’m sure, but would anyone take Anthony Gordon? Everton fans seem to hate the guy, can't say I've seen much of him myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, pete101 said: Everton fans seem to hate the guy, can't say I've seen much of him myself They really do, but that’s symptomatic of having a really s*it team that loses all the time. I honestly don’t know if he’s any good, but he’s always played fairly well when I’ve watched him and he’s got age on his side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 52 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: They really do, but that’s symptomatic of having a really s*it team that loses all the time. I honestly don’t know if he’s any good, but he’s always played fairly well when I’ve watched him and he’s got age on his side. I’m the same but you don’t you don’t get linked to Chelsea & Spurs unless you’re a good player. I think he must be one of those players whose data paints a more complete picture as I don’t see the hype myself… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Anthony Gordon? No thanks. Average English players cost too much. Looks at Morgan Gibbs White(42.5 Million) and Keane Lewis-Potter(£19 Million) Rather sign gems like Duran, Kang Lee and Alberto Moleiro and get the British players from our Academy. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, messi11 said: Anthony Gordon? No thanks. Average English players cost too much. Looks at Morgan Gibbs White(42.5 Million) and Keane Lewis-Potter(£19 Million) Rather sign gems like Duran, Kang Lee and Alberto Moleiro and get the British players from our Academy. I don’t think MGW cost anywhere near that much - closer to 25m - and he’s actually quite a good player. You might be right. Signing players from abroad is certainly a lot cheaper but carries a risk. Gordon at 30m too much..? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Delphinho123 said: I don’t think MGW cost anywhere near that much - closer to 25m - and he’s actually quite a good player. You might be right. Signing players from abroad is certainly a lot cheaper but carries a risk. Gordon at 30m too much..? Yeah Gordon at £30 Million too much for me when there are players in La Liga probably more talented and half the price. But I get maybe the premium cost is to meet the British player quota. I like Alex Scott at Bristol but they want £25 Million. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, messi11 said: Yeah Gordon at £30 Million too much for me when there are players in La Liga probably more talented and half the price. But I get maybe the premium cost is to meet the British player quota. I like Alex Scott at Bristol but they want £25 Million. He is very good. Always liked Scott but largely because he reminds me so much of Grealish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Linked to Lewis Rutherford-Pynchon from Gilbraltar FC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvonVillain Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, macandally said: no need to beat ourselves with birches “just in case” Ah. *puts birch back in cupboard* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoFantastico Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Anthony Gordon? No thanks. Had a few good games last season but he's just so unlikable. We could do a lot better than him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, maqroll said: Linked to Lewis Rutherford-Pynchon from Gilbraltar FC. This lot will be crying about him after 49 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchy Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Has Kamada signed for any club yet as I know his contract is up in June. Would like to see him slot in as the inside LM/CAM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, burchy said: Has Kamada signed for any club yet as I know his contract is up in June. Would like to see him slot in as the inside LM/CAM. kamada is a cracking player. Pressing and quality in abundance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 hour ago, messi11 said: Yeah Gordon at £30 Million too much for me when there are players in La Liga probably more talented and half the price. But I get maybe the premium cost is to meet the British player quota. I like Alex Scott at Bristol but they want £25 Million. Alex Scott has a real exciting future ahead of him. But that fee is far too high. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Morgan Gibbs White cost 42.5m. F me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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