MaVilla Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I want them to go down. I have a feeling they will stay up, they are only 2 points from safety currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) On 02/01/2022 at 12:09, MaVilla said: I want them to go down. I have a feeling they will stay up, they are only 2 points from safety currently. Watford and Burnley being rubbish will keep them up. Half way through the season (admittedly a couple a game or so behind) 4 teams are on 13 points or less. Edited January 4, 2022 by pas5898 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 01/01/2022 at 15:36, bannedfromHandV said: So Trippier is their first crack at a ‘marquee signing’, interesting to see if they can pull it off as surely only an offer he can’t refuse would see him join them from Atletico. He's been desperate to come back to the north of England since last summer apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted January 4, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 4, 2022 sounds like trippier's wages will be ridiculous. will soon see their squad getting upset 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 02/01/2022 at 12:09, MaVilla said: I want them to go down. I have a feeling they will stay up, they are only 2 points from safety currently. I have a feeling they will stay up because I want them to go down. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rjw63 Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2022 27 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: I have a feeling they will stay up because I want them to go down. I say that about the wife's panties. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 4, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 4, 2022 The question is will Trippier actually improve them or is he a busted flush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 So Trippier is the first of probably a few decent signings... I think they will stay up, just. Unfortunate for us because they will likely spend the GDP of a small country in the Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Just now, sidcow said: The question is will Trippier actually improve them or is he a busted flush? It's a good question but he is a quality player... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: The question is will Trippier actually improve them or is he a busted flush? I think he'll improve them, will need the move if he's to get a WC spot which is an outside shot anyway and can take a decent set piece Hopefully best case they go down and they're stuck with him, worst case they stick him on mega wages and a long term deal stay up and he's in the bomb squad within 18 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: The question is will Trippier actually improve them or is he a busted flush? How much can a full back really improve a team? He is an improvement on what they have but his position is not involved fully in the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, sidcow said: The question is will Trippier actually improve them or is he a busted flush? He'll definitely improve them (unfortunately). Regular starter for Atletico Madrid, and a cut above what most teams fighting relegation can afford. One of the things the relegation escape artists like Allardyce, Pulis, etc often do is sign 1 or 2 quality defenders in the January window when they first join a club. That's what helps you grind out the draws and one-goal wins. I reckon this is a smart signing. What I was hoping for was a really disruptive attacking player who peaked 5 years ago and is only there for the pay cheque. Balotelli would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, Zatman said: How much can a full back really improve a team? He is an improvement on what they have but his position is not involved fully in the game Is that really the case anymore? I think full back is as critical as any other position these days. Gone are the days of the RB just being a failed CB who patrols his little corner and takes throw ins. Now they're heavily involved in build-up play and attacking play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Just now, KentVillan said: Is that really the case anymore? I think full back is as critical as any other position these days. Gone are the days of the RB just being a failed CB who patrols his little corner and takes throw ins. Now they're heavily involved in build-up play and attacking play. Jurgen klopp likes this For newcastle though it depends what else they do, they need CBs and CMs more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Is that really the case anymore? I think full back is as critical as any other position these days. Gone are the days of the RB just being a failed CB who patrols his little corner and takes throw ins. Now they're heavily involved in build-up play and attacking play. Thats true but I meant on defensive side of things. Trippier is a solid full back but he wont be much use if Ciaran Clark or Lascelles is assisting the opposition striker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 It sounds like Howe is after a whole new backline tbh. We can only hope they fail to gel in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Just now, KentVillan said: It sounds like Howe is after a whole new backline tbh. We can only hope they fail to gel in time Howe also a noted defensive coach. Gonna be a trainwreck either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 £100k pw. Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 About normal I'd have thought to be honest, won't be many England players moving for less If that's less than 4 years it's actually a decent looking deal for them, I was hoping for £20m+ £150k a week 4 to 5 years The disparity across the squad could be a problem though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Scrolled down thr comments and saw some ITK claiming a £42.5m bid for boatman, that's a bit more like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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