Digsby Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Next person to turn this into a Spurs thread again gets carded Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocafella Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Ashley Young was signed as a right midfielder (in my mind at least), but he was tried as a striker. I am certain this was just a try out from MON, he sees Young as a winger. Barry was tried out in the middle and we had Berger on the left and in the middle, Young on the right etc etc. Now what do you think MON has in mind over positions and possible transfer when you take this into account? I reckon Barry a left midfielder (like Giggs without pace/which is Giggs right now) and Young on the right as a winger, like Ronaldo. I like the defensive/attacking blend which many teams have. It gives you a perfect attacking and defending formation, because that's what we want. I don't want us to have the perfect defensive record because it would mean we don't score enough goals. Also, I don't want us to go gung-ho like Spurs because that would mean letting in too many goals. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastonSpur Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 ...so he didn't choose us over you, you just pulled out after his price went above a certain level ? We did pull out once the price went over a certain level. I have no other information to relay on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmygreaves Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Ashley Young was signed as a right midfielder (in my mind at least), but he was tried as a striker. I am certain this was just a try out from MON, he sees Young as a winger. Barry was tried out in the middle and we had Berger on the left and in the middle, Young on the right etc etc. Now what do you think MON has in mind over positions and possible transfer when you take this into account? I reckon Barry a left midfielder (like Giggs without pace/which is Giggs right now) and Young on the right as a winger, like Ronaldo. I like the defensive/attacking blend which many teams have. It gives you a perfect attacking and defending formation, because that's what we want. I don't want us to have the perfect defensive record because it would mean we don't score enough goals. Also, I don't want us to go gung-ho like Spurs because that would mean letting in too many goals. What do you think? I think with everyone fit MON will play 4-3-3 but wants a large, quality squad so there are many options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocafella Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 If MON signs Reo-Coker and that's it for our midfield I am not too happy, but with Sneijder or someone like him as well I would soon change my view. You need alternatives for the games Arsenal away and Sunderland at home. Also, players dip in form even though they are fit. Having a certain spot in the team is never good. Sure Barry and Carew is always going to start, like Henry and Fabregas, but players like Mellberg, Petrov, Young and Agbonlahor needs to be pushed all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Some rumours on another forum was that we have agreed a fee with Lyon for Florent Malouda, which is probably bollocks as last i heard he was making his mind up between the top 4! :bonk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamparius Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 If MON signs Reo-Coker and that's it for our midfield I am not too happy, but with Sneijder or someone like him as well I would soon change my view. You need alternatives for the games Arsenal away and Sunderland at home. How many midfield options do you want ? Reo Coker, Barry, Petrov, Gardner, Young, Maloney, Davis, Berger, Osbourne ... that's quite a variety to mix and match for any given game (IMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villafan306 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Some rumours on another forum was that we have agreed a fee with Lyon for Florent Malouda, which is probably bollocks as last i heard he was making his mind up between the top 4! :bonk: In what way does the fact he is discussing terms with the top 4 clubs mean we can't agree a fee with his club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam100 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Some rumours on another forum was that we have agreed a fee with Lyon for Florent Malouda, which is probably bollocks as last i heard he was making his mind up between the top 4! :bonk: In what way does the fact he is discussing terms with the top 4 clubs mean we can't agree a fee with his club? because Lyon are asking for 17 million considering we need 4 - 5 quality players in, i can't see us spending 17 million on 1 player, thats if our budget is 30 million or 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocafella Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 If MON signs Reo-Coker and that's it for our midfield I am not too happy, but with Sneijder or someone like him as well I would soon change my view. You need alternatives for the games Arsenal away and Sunderland at home. How many midfield options do you want ? Reo Coker, Barry, Petrov, Gardner, Young, Maloney, Davis, Berger, Osbourne ... that's quite a variety to mix and match for any given game (IMO) But very few of them are good enough for where we are heading. Reo-Coker isn't signed yet and isn't proven, Barry is our man yes, Petrov will get better I have no doubt about it, Gardner is not proven at all and might have a tough season, Young I have hopes for, Maloney is not proven, Davis is on his way out after a tough season, Berger is old and injury prone and Osbourne isn't good enough as of now. We need proven quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaEire Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 El Hierro. You heard Villa are allegedly in talks with Barcelona. Do you know regarding which player? Weren't we linked to Gudjohnsen in January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabby15 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Some rumours on another forum was that we have agreed a fee with Lyon for Florent Malouda, which is probably bollocks as last i heard he was making his mind up between the top 4! :bonk: What forum was it? sounds like a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonBurgundy Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Wouldn't mind Gudjohnsen - more likely to be him than some of the other Barca players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnePablo Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Wouldn't mind Gudjohnsen - more likely to be him than some of the other Barca players now that would be top class (in the voice of alan partridge) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I know everyone will say the obvious is impossible...but how would u all feel about these as our summer signings.: Gudjonssen- 8 million Reo Coker - 7 million Micah Richards - 12.5 mill + add ons Sneidjer - 11 million Good Cheap full back(left) - 1.5 million Thats 40 mill...i think well spent!!!!! Thoughts??? That's Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I know everyone will say the obvious is impossible...but how would u all feel about these as our summer signings.: Gudjonssen- 8 million Reo Coker - 7 million Micah Richards - 12.5 mill + add ons Sneidjer - 11 million Good Cheap full back(left) - 1.5 million Thats 40 mill...i think well spent!!!!! Thoughts??? That's Thoughts? :nod: If that happened I would probably have to change my pants. Then change them again not too long later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I know everyone will say the obvious is impossible...but how would u all feel about these as our summer signings.: Gudjonssen- 8 million Reo Coker - 7 million Micah Richards - 12.5 mill + add ons Sneidjer - 11 million Good Cheap full back(left) - 1.5 million Thats 40 mill...i think well spent!!!!! Thoughts??? That's Thoughts? I think you're living in la-la land. I'm as ambitious as the next man, I believe that there could be a slim chance we might be able to get one of those players if the circumstances were right. But the odds on getting all of them? You're right....impossible..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Happy with that. so many rumours flying around, ITSOTP applies no more than ever but for different reasons to the previous era! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Now more than ever...obviously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Well at least i got everyone back to talking transfers!!!WE might as well have fun since there is nothing we know going on..instead of stressing ourselves to ****...let's get the thread back to Rumours...speculation....and suggestions!!! 8) :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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