Transfer Window Thread

SpurtingLesbian · July 7, 2015

Kal El said:
A number 10 (unless Cleverly is the creative genius we've been looking for!!)

why on earth would anyone think that??
thinking it's Del I can understand as he's got some of the skill set required but Cleveldinho? not a chance.

BlueToff · July 7, 2015

AaronTheBlue said:
It isn't though.

We still need about four or five players to be stronger. Right now it isn't stronger than two years ago.

I do think there's something to be said for quality over quantity, though.

The signings we definitely need:
- Playmaker
- Centre half

If Mirallas leaves, add in a winger as his replacement. A back up RB wouldn't go a miss either, on the cheap/loan.

But I really do think those two signings (playmaker and a CB) are all we need given the squad we have now - which Martinez has said isn't going to be as big. A back up RB would be nice, but unless Mirallas left o don't think we'd need another winger.

Kal El · July 7, 2015

mkrudden said:
Where/when has he said that mate? Link us up.

He's not said anything bad about Kone, not his style - but not playing him when supposedly fit and us desperate for goals/wins says a lot

mkrudden said:
He was outstanding from Christmas onwards, and our best player. I think you're being unbelievably harsh.

Honestly go back and watch some of our games after Christmas, he had some good games and looked all over the place in other games. I like Jags I just think he needs some serious competition.

Kal El · July 7, 2015

SpurtingLesbian said:
why on earth would anyone think that??
thinking it's Del I can understand as he's got some of the skill set required but Cleveldinho? not a chance.

That was kind of the point I was making

Don't think he is going to play Del there either tho.

BlueToff · July 7, 2015

Adversus said:
I don't think Kev will go and I do think we'll sign Lennon and a decent CB.

I also think we might get a young RB to cover Coleman but it will depend on both availability and price since we aren't desperate as we already have Browning and Hibbert. We might even get Praet "for the future" similar to how Besic was bought and used last year.

That will make us stronger. It will still have been a good window but ultimately a bit disappointing after the brilliant start. No marque play maker which is what we probably needed to get top 4.

However I'm worried about McCarthy.

That 'marquee playmaker' will only come if Kev leaves I think - as in a £15mil+ signing. There not easy to find and harder to buy.

I'm positive McCarthy won't leave. He's too important to Bobby and the team. Contract needs sorting out quickly though.

Hong Kong Phooey · July 7, 2015

I think it'll be a centre half and that's yer lot unless someone goes out the door.

GwladysStreetHero · July 7, 2015

Pabbers said:
Rubbish, good players don't get found out, not a full teams worth. That's a lazy throw away media comment.

They just did not play well at a crucial time, meaning we had to play catch up.

They got found out fannying about with the ball at the back no two ways about it, and of course good players get found out Andros Townsend for example was good cutting in and shooting got found out now sits on the bench.

marty mcfly · July 7, 2015

Barkley1878 said:
SSN saying they spoke to everton earlier and we never confirmed the reports today linking us with Ogbonna but said we want a CB coming in and any incomings won't be to replace any of the current squad of players.

That's a yes then.

marty mcfly · July 7, 2015

paul11 said:
From

what I've read about him it will be good news if he goes to west ham

I would prefer Johnny Evans.

AaronTheBlue · July 7, 2015

Adversus said:
I would prefer Johnny Evans.

marty mcfly · July 7, 2015

BlueToff said:
That 'marquee playmaker' will only come if Kev leaves I think - as in a £15mil+ signing. There not easy to find and harder to buy.

I'm positive McCarthy won't leave. He's too important to Bobby and the team. Contract needs sorting out quickly though.

By then he won't be available. We're better off keeping Kev and that's exactly what we will do.

hktoffee · July 7, 2015

I don't know why some people keep saying unless Martinez plays 3 at the back, the new CB would just sit on our bench. No, it won't. We only have 2 senior CB at the moment. Distin and Alcaraz played about 30 odd games (add together) last season.

Pabbers · July 7, 2015

GwladysStreetHero said:
They got found out fannying about with the ball at the back no two ways about it, and of course good players get found out Andros Townsend for example was good cutting in and shooting got found out now sits on the bench.

Why do you think they held onto the ball at the back more ??

marty mcfly · July 7, 2015

AaronTheBlue said:

That Ogbonna guy sounded awful.

At least I know what we're getting with Johnny Evans and personally I think he's OK. Best CB Utd have at the moment.

AaronTheBlue · July 7, 2015

Adversus said:
That Ogbonna guy sounded awful.

At least I know what we're getting with Johnny Evans and personally I think he's OK. Best CB Utd have at the moment.

He did but evans is just as bad.