January Transfer Thread 2017

Bally8 · January 31, 2017

ianefc said:
Still.

You said a lot of lies have been told. Which lies?

Just feel the media have been briefed saying we have this war chest of £100 Million or whatever it was they all said the same £ amount.

Sapie88 · January 31, 2017

roydo said:
Ah, new poster, "TopBlue", constant negativity.

Lets see.

You're very paranoid towards new members who aren't enthusiastic.

Bit poor that.

Sapie88 · January 31, 2017

GrandOldTeam said:
You have Moshiri Out within your email address, combined with your registration date/other posts - I've made assumption you're a WUM mate. Sorry if I'm wrong, but... I'm rarely wrong.

See post to Roydo.

desblue · January 31, 2017

Efcjake said:
When you start seeing 25k everywhere in threads you know it is transfer deadline day.

Give the youngsters a chance eh

Connor · January 31, 2017

Bally8 said:
Just feel the media have been briefed saying we have this war chest of £100 Million or whatever it was they all said the same £ amount.

Beware of the phrase - war chest.

Always be aware.

Ashtonian · January 31, 2017

RaleighBlue said:
I forgot that the past is a direct representation of the future.

If you're good enough, you're old enough.

And Unsworth, at least, thinks we have a few good enough. It seems likely Koeman and Walsh agree considering this window.

But you missed my main point - this is find for 6 months. In the summer we'll need to strengthen. We are only vaguely chasing Europe right now, it's not a do or die target this season.

Isn't it always for 6 months though? And the self proclaimed failings of the summer (in the clubs words) were only for 4 months then as well.

This is swerving into talking about transfer business this window which I have said I'm happy with. I just don't see playing the kids for 4 months is any sign of competition in the league. We are closing in on 3 teams above us currently, so we decide we don't need any senior players brought in and promote the academy instead?

But no this isn't a past vs future debate. As I said earlier, how has the academy suddenly overnight got a squad full of ready made players ready to step up to our level? Instead of playing against reserve defenders, our players have to suddenly play against top class ones and experienced at the game. The gulf between the under 23 league and top 7 in the league is massive!

Efcjake · January 31, 2017

Ashtonian said:
Essentially yes. Mirallas hasn't ever played as an out and out striker by 3 managers though so that isn't likely to change

So we have 2 Senior strikers and a kid as back up, like City then.

Neiler · January 31, 2017

The real winners here are the servers, I miss the good old GOT forum explosion on deadline day when we turned the lights on.

Efcjake · January 31, 2017

stamullenblue said:
Are we going to sign anyone ?

No, but stay for the fume, that's where the real magic happens.

ToffeeTownMilto · January 31, 2017

What a good window (for once)! Lots of absolute turds shipped out, and two quality additions added.

Connor · January 31, 2017

Ashtonian said:
Isn't it always for 6 months though? And the self proclaimed failings of the summer (in the clubs words) were only for 4 months then as well.

This is swerving into talking about transfer business this window which I have said I'm happy with. I just don't see playing the kids for 4 months is any sign of competition in the league. We are closing in on 3 teams above us currently, so we decide we don't need any senior players brought in and promote the academy instead?

But no this isn't a past vs future debate. As I said earlier, how has the academy suddenly overnight got a squad full of ready made players ready to step up to our level? Instead of playing against reserve defenders, our players have to suddenly play against top class ones and experienced at the game. The gulf between the under 23 league and top 7 in the league is massive!

*Sigh*

Not if you're good enough. Just look at Davies and Holgate, taking the piss out of genuine world class players.

Goat · January 31, 2017

Well so far Moshiri is a snake oil salesman, yapping utter bull.

Im giving him 1 more window, after that, im gonna give him another window, but I will be very ANGRY.

Ashtonian · January 31, 2017

Efcjake said:
So we have 2 Senior strikers and a kid as back up, like City then.

One that has never played that role under 3 managers?

But like saying Coleman is a good goalscorer, he can be back up as well!

Efcjake · January 31, 2017

desblue said:
Give the youngsters a chance eh

*opens profile page

Tubey · January 31, 2017

Ashtonian said:
Isn't it always for 6 months though? And the self proclaimed failings of the summer (in the clubs words) were only for 4 months then as well.

This is swerving into talking about transfer business this window which I have said I'm happy with. I just don't see playing the kids for 4 months is any sign of competition in the league. We are closing in on 3 teams above us currently, so we decide we don't need any senior players brought in and promote the academy instead?

But no this isn't a past vs future debate. As I said earlier, how has the academy suddenly overnight got a squad full of ready made players ready to step up to our level? Instead of playing against reserve defenders, our players have to suddenly play against top class ones and experienced at the game. The gulf between the under 23 league and top 7 in the league is massive!

Here's the problem - you've got a belief that the season isn't over and we can finish in the top six if we bought a few players.

With that mindset, sure, you probably are confused why we aren't bolstering the squad.

Thing is, in reality, the season is actually effectively over - so why pay £30m for a player now who won't make much/any difference to our league position, when the same player will be available for £20m in a few months?