Beckenham Saint Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Yeah J-Rod was our first signing that summer. So Clyne would have joined after him, for sure. Trying to think if we signed any other English players that summer. Cork joined the summer before, didn't he? Yeah, Cork was with us for the start of the Championship season. I think J-Rod and Clyne are the only English we have signed since returning to the Prem... We bring through a lot of young English talent though, so don't need to spend over the odds when we can supplement our home grown players with quality foreign additions.
Wopper Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Our best bet is to find a lump of lard in the lower leagues and train him up.
John B Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 I must admit, it's a bit frustrating that we're not in there for this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2697756/Romelu-Lukaku-rejoin-Everton-permanent-deal-48-hours.html Why would a top player like him want to come to a Club like ours
alpine_saint Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Our best bet is to find a lump of lard in the lower leagues and train him up. Bit unfair on Rickie, that..
Lighthouse Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 I think the last time we signed a player from another Premier League side, whist in the Prem, was Squashie. Before that Crouch, before that I can't even remember. I'm not counting Bernard's loan, Phillips was already relegated, Le Saux was a part ex. With Bridge. I can't really remember before that. Were Derby relegated when they sold us Delap? We really don't sign many from Prem rivals.
Colinjb Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 (edited) I think the last time we signed a player from another Premier League side, whist in the Prem, was Squashie. Before that Crouch, before that I can't even remember. I'm not counting Bernard's loan, Phillips was already relegated, Le Saux was a part ex. With Bridge. I can't really remember before that. Were Derby relegated when they sold us Delap? We really don't sign many from Prem rivals. There were a couple of signings from Premier League sides when we were outside of the top flight. Ricardo Fuller, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Viafara, Jason Euell,... But yes, we have never in recent times poached a first team player from a premier league rival. It's tended to be the other way around. Hopefully Ron Vlaar could be the first to buck that trend, it would show a very significant statement of our placing in the perceived pecking order if we could start to do that. Edited 19 July, 2014 by Colinjb
Dig Dig Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Why would a top player like him want to come to a Club like ours So we can sell him to Liverpool next summer?
hans gruber Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 £14 million? Are clubs deliberately giving Liverpool too much money so they can buy our players? That fee is a joke for Borini. Cracking business from Liverpool there. And signing Remy for half that! I saw that whilst watching fox sports news and nearly spat my wine out. 10 mill too much IMO. Also if we have to, Morgan is valued at double that
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Andy Robinson has left Bolton are failing to settle. One academy graduates career which isn't gong too well!
InvictaSaint Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 QPR give Liverpool permission to speak to Remy....
saint lard Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Our best bet is to find a lump of lard in the lower leagues and train him up. I'm at your disposal. When do we start? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
ART Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Andy Robinson has left Bolton are failing to settle. One academy graduates career which isn't gong too well! "Bring Him Home"
hutch Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Our best bet is to find a lump of lard in the lower leagues and train him up. That's leaving it too late. We need to be trawling the local factories for prospects that show potential to become lumps of lard in the lower leagues.
Pastor Patrón Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 I must admit, it's a bit frustrating that we're not in there for this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2697756/Romelu-Lukaku-rejoin-Everton-permanent-deal-48-hours.html I watched a Lukaku highlights video the other day and have since came to the conclusion that he's technically absolute garbage. He's just a lump. African players are generally not particularly skilfull
Saint Garrett Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 I watched a Lukaku highlights video the other day and have since came to the conclusion that he's technically absolute garbage. He's just a lump. African players are generally not particularly skilfull He's Belgian...
TheCholulaKid Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 I watched a Lukaku highlights video the other day and have since came to the conclusion that he's technically absolute garbage. He's just a lump. African players are generally not particularly skilfull This post is wrong on so many levels. Hilariously so. Well done.
Pastor Patrón Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 He's Belgian... He's of African descendancy, the country he's born in is irrelevant. They're generally more physical and less technical then other races when it comes to football, with the occasional exception obviously
Heisenberg Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Epic fail. Romelu was born in Belgium, but his parents are from Democratic Republic of the Congo. Perhaps that is what PP meant?
Faz Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 He's of African descendancy, the country he's born in is irrelevant. They're generally more physical and less technical then other races when it comes to football, with the occasional exception obviously We're all of African descent.......
Plastic Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 They're generally more physical and less technical then other races when it comes to football, with the occasional exception obviously Taken out of context, that sounds like a description of the England team.
farawaysaint Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 (edited) ... Edited 19 July, 2014 by farawaysaint screw it, not worth my time
solentstars Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 That makes Ricky Lambert Irish then using pastor patrons logic lol
Batman Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 That makes Ricky Lambert Irish then using pastor patrons logic lol are his parents irish? its obvious what PP means without calling him a racist Players who are, shall we say the build of Lukaku are far more physical than technical type of players
Pastor Patrón Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 are his parents irish? its obvious what PP means without calling him a racist Players who are, shall we say the build of Lukaku are far more physical than technical type of players Exactly, similar to our Vic. He's quality for us but lets be honest he's technically awful. Similarly if you sign a South American you'd generally expect a certain personality and style of play
TheCholulaKid Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 are his parents irish? its obvious what PP means without calling him a racist Players who are, shall we say the build of Lukaku are far more physical than technical type of players Please don't. You're going to embarrass yourself.
Batman Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Please don't. You're going to embarrass yourself. are you saying players from sub-saharan africa are known for their technical ability as those from south america?
Ludwig Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Oh dear. The ignorance is quite shocking. Anyway, its common knowledge that African/black players don't have the skills because they couldn't have a proper game when they were young as they were always running away from lions, which also explains why they're so fast.
Polaroid Saint Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 (edited) ... Edited 19 July, 2014 by Polaroid Saint
Lighthouse Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 That makes Ricky Lambert Irish then using pastor patrons logic lol Bullsh*t, everyone knows his family is Kiwi.
Leyton Lundekvam Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 I watched a Lukaku highlights video the other day and have since came to the conclusion that he's technically absolute garbage. He's just a lump. African players are generally not particularly skilfull You thick ****.
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 I watched a Lukaku highlights video the other day and have since came to the conclusion that he's technically absolute garbage. He's just a lump. African players are generally not particularly skilfull
solentstars Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Those poor Brazilians of African descendants not much skill Lol.
Didcot Saint Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Oh dear. The ignorance is quite shocking. Anyway, its common knowledge that African/black players don't have the skills because they couldn't have a proper game when they were young as they were always running away from lions, which also explains why they're so fast. OMG I'm crying
Saint Charlie Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Should be two signings this week if we are to be on track with what we need to do for the start of the season.
Batman Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Back on topic please. well, all very quiet. still short on squad numbers and more so, quality
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 well, all very quiet. still short on squad numbers and more so, quality So are the players left of low quality then (got worse from last year) and the two brought in the same?
Batman Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 So are the players left of low quality then (got worse from last year) and the two brought in the same? well, we have lost two players from the premier league team of the year and still down on squad numbers (3 out, 2 in) I know we like to be positive but I dont think it is unreasonable to say the squad RIGHT NOW is not as good as the one at the final whistle against united a few months back....it is for sure lower on numbers of senior players
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Should be two signings this week if we are to be on track with what we need to do for the start of the season. Lets hope they're not Johnny foreigners then :/
Olallana Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Who said it´s quiet on the rumors front? http://www.football-italia.net/52354/cagliari-slam-astori-door-lazio
ALWAYS_SFC Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 well, we have lost two players from the premier league team of the year and still down on squad numbers (3 out, 2 in) I know we like to be positive but I dont think it is unreasonable to say the squad RIGHT NOW is not as good as the one at the final whistle against united a few months back....it is for sure lower on numbers of senior players You said we were short on quality...now backtracking a little We still have Boruc Clyne Chambers Fonte Lovren Wanyama Cork Davis Morgan Jay Rod Ramirez Ward Prowse Gallagher.. Are the above of poor quality now? And additions of Tadic Pelle I guess they are poor quality too...
Avenue Saint Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 I watched a Lukaku highlights video the other day and have since came to the conclusion that he's technically absolute garbage. He's just a lump. African players are generally not particularly skilfull Give it a rest dune you absolute bellend. Weah, Okocha, Eto... Eusabio...PELE! All devoid of skill aren't they?!
Batman Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 You said we were short on quality...now backtracking a little We still have Boruc Clyne Chambers Fonte Lovren Wanyama Cork Davis Morgan Jay Rod Ramirez Ward Prowse Gallagher.. Are the above of poor quality now? And additions of Tadic Pelle I guess they are poor quality too... the list would look a great deal better with lambert, lallana and shaw as for the two new additions. Lets see if they dont fail on the pitch like osvaldo first
Avenue Saint Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 We MUST sign a quality keeper, lb (cant expect targett to walk straight in to prem leagye starting line up), a cb to replace hooiveld, (a 2nd cb if lovren goes) an att wide mid, and a striker. 4 quality players minimum, 5 if lovren goes and 6 if we want competition for tadic and jrod coming in from out wide
S-Clarke Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 First direct comments from Koeman that Vlarr is/could be a target. "Ron would definitely be an option," Koeman confirmed when asked about the Villa defender, "although I think he won't be cheap right now. Well, let's just wait and see."
Dig Dig Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 Ron Vlarr is the only prem CB I've seen Lambert do for pace. Been in a very poor Villa defence for s couple of sessons now
St.JonB Posted 19 July, 2014 Posted 19 July, 2014 We MUST sign a quality keeper, lb (cant expect targett to walk straight in to prem leagye starting line up), a cb to replace hooiveld, (a 2nd cb if lovren goes) an att wide mid, and a striker. 4 quality players minimum, 5 if lovren goes and 6 if we want competition for tadic and jrod coming in from out wide Agree with most of this. However I think we'll be signing players up to the end of August. I think we need a left back before the season starts, but can afford to wait for the correct players in the other positions.
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