Summer Transfer Window 2017

[Ring master]

does he finish that last tweet?!

he got asked

Barkley staying or going, Phil?

answered

Don't know Harry...not sure Ronald Koeman is bothered.

 

[MrGrumpy]

does he finish that last tweet?!

Not really just this

 

[Blue_Berry]

...whilst (almost) everybody is rightly positive about our transfer activity and complimentary about Koeman, Walsh, Kenwright et al for not only identifying targets but for making the deals happen, I think a reality check is wise.

Carragher mischievously tweeted yesterday that none of our new signings would get a game for the Reds. Whilst that met with outrage from some, it is a moot point and one that should not be immediately dismissed.

Whilst it's difficult bringing in the players you want, the real challenge is bringing in players who turn out to be successful. It's ultimately how a manager will be judged. So far so good, but only time will tell if the window is a success.

Agreed but it's also about building a team and a system. The RS have no real record of doing that - even under Klip Klopp. Last season while Coutinho was out they were bang average and lost to several lower clubs. Pretty much the same when Stevie G Laaaar was around. They are rarely a cohesve team and generally only come to life when their 'stars' decide to turn up. That said they always seem to raise their game against the 'Big 4'.

 

[bluestevon]

I feel uneasy.

It's a very weird feeling being the Billy big bollox club isn't it mate...

 

[Blue_Berry]

I stopped listening to Talksport a while back because I couldn't stand any more of that false polarity. Toss a coin to see who says white and who says black and we'll keep saying it for the next two hours.

It's a shock jock channel mate. It's whole raison d'être is to wum and to polarise views.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Do we reckon it will go a bit quieter now for a bit, before a big rush again nearer the end of the window?

Depends how soon Lukaku goes and whether Barkley signs.

 

[Paul Rideout]

...whilst (almost) everybody is rightly positive about our transfer activity and complimentary about Koeman, Walsh, Kenwright et al for not only identifying targets but for making the deals happen, I think a reality check is wise.

Carragher mischievously tweeted yesterday that none of our new signings would get a game for the Reds. Whilst that met with outrage from some, it is a moot point and one that should not be immediately dismissed.

Whilst it's difficult bringing in the players you want, the real challenge is bringing in players who turn out to be successful. It's ultimately how a manager will be judged. So far so good, but only time will tell if the window is a success.

Pickford was in Carra's team of the season.
Keane was wanted at Man U, and chose our project over theirs (guarantee of place in wc year probably a big factor).
Sandro was wanted by athletico. As far as I'm concerned athletico>Liverpool
Klassen, yeah not sure as not sure what role he plays.

Carra is just trying to mix it up - all four would be in his matchday squad. That's a certainty.

 

[Stuartisitc1878]

does he finish that last tweet?!

no.... just replies to someones question asking if Barkley stays that he has no idea idea and that he doesn't think Koeman is bothered.

 

[Buckshot Lafonque]

...whilst (almost) everybody is rightly positive about our transfer activity and complimentary about Koeman, Walsh, Kenwright et al for not only identifying targets but for making the deals happen, I think a reality check is wise.

Carragher mischievously tweeted yesterday that none of our new signings would get a game for the Reds. Whilst that met with outrage from some, it is a moot point and one that should not be immediately dismissed.

Whilst it's difficult bringing in the players you want, the real challenge is bringing in players who turn out to be successful. It's ultimately how a manager will be judged. So far so good, but only time will tell if the window is a success.

This is so true.
Don't get me wrong, my head is boosting about the signings, the throwing of cash, the twitter bantz and the belittlement of Mutant Club and Massive Stand United. I'm really enjoying this moment.

That said I hope that when the season begins, we manage our own expectations. Nothing worse than a gang of bells give it it the big "I am" only to be made to look ridiculous. Let's enjoy the moment while keeping it classy, San Diego.

 

[neil999]

Alan Nixon told us this already Mr JinkyFrandel

I think in your haste to post, you have forgotten to credit your sources, but that's ok, no one is judging

You are like a coiled spring mr orly

 

[orly]

You are like a coiled spring mr orly

I'm with Bill Oddie, hiding in the long grass, waiting for the Perennials to really commit this summer

 

[MrGrumpy]

Twitter so funny, everyone is talking about us an bitching, saying things like, we only signed crap players and were not gonna challenge the top 6 and there not worried or bothered by us, there only spending the Lukaku money..... yet they feel the need to tweet about us? Worried and Jealous... I think so

 

[Darth Toffeeman]

Twitter so funny, everyone is talking about us an bitching, saying things like, we only signed crap players and were not gonna challenge the top 6 and there not worried or bothered by us, there only spending the Lukaku money..... yet they feel the need to tweet about us? Worried and Jealous... I think so

Exactly the same as when City suddenly started throwing money about.
They are all dazed and confused and it is hilarious.

 

[Who's_up_for_cumpkins?]

Got some free time travelling up from Tenby to old Trafford to watch radiohead tonight (long story), not really had any reception for 3 days, so just catching up with news. Wow. The whole media perception of us is very positive atm. We start the season well and these players settle in quickly and the whole narrative of our club changes. I think this is important too as it feeds in to the players heads (like a self fulfilling prophecy). Keep saying it, OK whisper, we might just be back! COYB.

 

[Who's_up_for_cumpkins?]

Oh and rooney/giroud in addition to Lukaku, yes. Wouldn't like either as direct replacement. If Rom goes one of the above and a dembele type is also a must. Maybe I'm getting greedy though.