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What on earth is that supposed to even mean?
tim cahill
Player Valuation: £50m
Other operating costs well spent IMO!
royalblue66
Player Valuation: £70m
How true.
What it says, mate.
Azza
Player Valuation: £80m
That Martinez won't say that a lack of transfer funds in January was the reason for us not finishing in a European place.
applecrumble
Player Valuation: £10m
The last window was great as it allowed us to get rid of Anichibe for a frankly ridiculous price and also Fellaini for an over inflated fee. We brought in quality loans in Barry, Lukaku and Deulofeu.Two of which may be permanent signings especially if we get Champions league. Which the way we are playing we stand a good chance. Mccarthy was a great young buy who could be better than Fellaini in the long run. + Joel Robles who is probably the best no2 keeper we've had , Antolin Alcaraz who when fit looks like he can do a job and Arouna Kone who you could argue was a waste of money - on the other hand he might come good.
It was recognized and widely acknowledged by the media and everyone outside the club we probably had the best window last summer of any club and the way we have been playing further highlights it.
After days and days of reading through, skimming, the pages. I've finally decided to put in my 2 cents. Why is everyone complaining so damn much? Do we have a decent amount of loans? Yes, but how is this different from what we're used. Barry will more than likely sign in the summer so that's one player that we won't be losing next season. What about losing Lukaku? We all know he's not coming to us unless we're in the CL. My guess is Bill and Martinez and waiting to see if we make it and get the money before putting in a bid. There's no reason to try to tie him down now when he'll probably say "no I'll wait and see where we finish." We are in great fighting position for 4th and have the least amount of losses in the league. We can do it and keep Lukaku and bring in more high quality players.
My take on it all. We have some injuries, yes, but only 3 long term. When Ross, Deulo and Peanut are back we have mid options of: Ross, Peanut, McGready, Deulo, Super Kev, Naismith, McCarthy, Barry, and Osman. Ross can cover Barry or McCarthy if needed and dare I say it...Osman too. Ross, Peanut, McGready, Deulo, Kev, Naismith,...and Osman can all cover the other 3 mid positions. I'd say Midfield is fine. Do we need striking options? Yes, and I will almost guarantee we will see one more come in before the window shuts. Backline? CB I say we're ok with barring major injuries. Stones, Alcaraz, Distin, Jags, and Johnny (if he stays) can all play there. RB we can be ok: Coleman, Stones, and Jags. LB I'd say we need cover now.
Martinez has never given away what his plans were for incoming targets in the past and has surprised us in the end and I can almost guarantee we will see it again. I think we will bring more in but even if we come out of this window with just 2 signings I'll be happy. 2 quality signings in and a chance at 4th without spending big money.
My take on it all. We have some injuries, yes, but only 3 long term. When Ross, Deulo and Peanut are back we have mid options of: Ross, Peanut, McGready, Deulo, Super Kev, Naismith, McCarthy, Barry, and Osman. Ross can cover Barry or McCarthy if needed and dare I say it...Osman too. Ross, Peanut, McGready, Deulo, Kev, Naismith,...and Osman can all cover the other 3 mid positions. I'd say Midfield is fine. Do we need striking options? Yes, and I will almost guarantee we will see one more come in before the window shuts. Backline? CB I say we're ok with barring major injuries. Stones, Alcaraz, Distin, Jags, and Johnny (if he stays) can all play there. RB we can be ok: Coleman, Stones, and Jags. LB I'd say we need cover now.
Martinez has never given away what his plans were for incoming targets in the past and has surprised us in the end and I can almost guarantee we will see it again. I think we will bring more in but even if we come out of this window with just 2 signings I'll be happy. 2 quality signings in and a chance at 4th without spending big money.
Allegedly visiting Martinez as part of his coaching course. Starting young like RM did and was probably in process before he left, hence continuing to see him.
IllinoisBlue
Player Valuation: £10m
He's got a jar on his desk... ."Stadium Fund"
applecrumble
Player Valuation: £10m
If we are going to spend 15/20mill it has to be worth it - maybe that will be Lukaku in the summer who knows? But I think this season we may yet get one more in - and it will be two very good windows.
Ashtonian
Banned on request
the thing about covering players is that they aren't as good in that position so therefore the more players you have covering others then the worse the team performs trying to make up for the missing players.
It is like saying Hibbert can cover Lukaku, which he could. I'm sure tony would run round, try hard and perhaps make a few runs but how many would he score?
Point is we should not depend on so many palyers to cover each other because it means we aren't playing to our full capacity, ala osman in the deeper role.
It is like saying Hibbert can cover Lukaku, which he could. I'm sure tony would run round, try hard and perhaps make a few runs but how many would he score?
Point is we should not depend on so many palyers to cover each other because it means we aren't playing to our full capacity, ala osman in the deeper role.
Absolutly right why sell players every window to fill that greedy mans pockets and his cronies.I cannot understand why so many loans and no buys does bill trust bobby with money and were about to loose another player ( johnny)
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