Roger Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Need a centre back as Toby out now and yoshida not back til feb. Who ekse can play defense without hurting team? We won't ever be in such a great position so would you go for a centre back and centre forward? And take a gamble in jan?
Matthew Le God Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Yoshida will be back in 2 or 3 league games at most, until then we have Fonte and Gardos, with McCarthy on the bench.
Saint Charlie Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Yes. Never going to have a better chance for CL football. Would get a cover RB, Striker and depending how long Toby is out for, a CB. Could also make argument for a better back up GK if you wanted to cover all weaknesses.
Roger Posted 11 January, 2015 Author Posted 11 January, 2015 If we do get champs league need big squad and if we do get champs league and afford it. If not can sell someone in summer to pay for it.
Baird of the land Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 If we can get a back up target man maybe otherwise go with what we've got.
Bearsy Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Not for me, all signings should be part of The Plan. I wouldn't be signing players just to make a push, or to avoid playing a youth bro for a couple of games. If there's any spare money sloshing about, I'd be looking at tying down our top bros like Clyne & Wanyama and if he can be persuaded even Morgan on longer contracts!
SaintSteve Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Yes. Never going to have a better chance for CL football. Would get a cover RB, Striker and depending how long Toby is out for, a CB. Could also make argument for a better back up GK if you wanted to cover all weaknesses. Get real.. we are not going to waste silly money in January. A Striker maybe the 'maybe' Koeman referred to this week in terms of signings. I would think he would trust McCarthy as an emergency CB if we are unlucky before Yoshida returns.
Frank's cousin Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Not for me, all signings should be part of The Plan. I wouldn't be signing players just to make a push, or to avoid playing a youth bro for a couple of games. If there's any spare money sloshing about, I'd be looking at tying down our top bros like Clyne & Wanyama and if he can be persuaded even Morgan on longer contracts! The Bear Bro (Yogi - not the Jellystone one) speaks much sense here.... which is freaking me out a bit.
shurlock Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Only in the sense of paying a reasonable premium (say 30% max) for players that we intend to sign in the summer. If anything, it might be easier to get more ambitious targets now than in the summer while we're actually in the hunt for a CL place.
Tom28 Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 I would rather we brought Jack Stephens or Jordan Turnbull back from loan if it was required. Assuming we are permitted to do so; I would hope that in at least one of their contracts we inserted a clause to allow us to do that in the event of an injury crisis. Losing TA for an extended period of time as well as Yoshida for a few games exposes us at RB and CB.
Roger Posted 11 January, 2015 Author Posted 11 January, 2015 Get real.. we are not going to waste silly money in January. A Striker maybe the 'maybe' Koeman referred to this week in terms of signings. I would think he would trust McCarthy as an emergency CB if we are unlucky before Yoshida returns. Why get real? We will never have a better chance. Trusting mccarthy is complete madness in this situ. If we spend and don't get champs league then we can sell in summer. If we get champs league can easily afford it and will need bigger squad. Surely we have to go for it?
Whitey Grandad Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 January signings are not always a great success.
Saint Charlie Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Why get real? We will never have a better chance. Trusting mccarthy is complete madness in this situ. If we spend and don't get champs league then we can sell in summer. If we get champs league can easily afford it and will need bigger squad. Surely we have to go for it? Plus, you can just get a few loans in. Lots of players will be gagging to play in the PL and for a top 4 challenger. Loan striker, RB and GK surely not excessive? But we will probs just get one more in, the Club have theirs plans and csn understand that *****il Forster misses any games).
beatlesaint Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 We could get a CB in on loan if Toby is out for any length of time which seems he will. if that CB can act as cover for RB too then job done.
Saint_Tony Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 I think we're fine for defensive options. Better to wait and see where we finish before going all out in the transfer market. I'm sure Les Reed has got it all planned out already.
John B Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Need a centre back as Toby out now and yoshida not back til feb. Who ekse can play defense without hurting team? We won't ever be in such a great position so would you go for a centre back and centre forward? And take a gamble in jan? I think we should invest in a striker we are very lucky to have 4 CBs there is a general shortage of them so I think we will not get one perhaps a loan may happen
igsey Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 All depends on how highly Koeman rates our academy products - do we need RB cover with McCarthy there? I've no idea, I've never seen him play. If Koeman rates Gallagher (and he's back soon) we won't go for a striker unless there's a very good option open to us.
Badger Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 All depends on how highly Koeman rates our academy products - do we need RB cover with McCarthy there? I've no idea, I've never seen him play. If Koeman rates Gallagher (and he's back soon) we won't go for a striker unless there's a very good option open to us. I doubt RK will have seen enough of Gallagher to make a judgement to be honest. For me the stand out requirements are a GK , and a striker who can score goals. Another defender would be useful, but I'd rather this was a target we want for next season rather than a temporary infill.
SarniaSaint Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Not for me, all signings should be part of The Plan. I wouldn't be signing players just to make a push, or to avoid playing a youth bro for a couple of games. If there's any spare money sloshing about, I'd be looking at tying down our top bros like Clyne & Wanyama and if he can be persuaded even Morgan on longer contracts! Agree with this
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 Not for me, all signings should be part of The Plan. I wouldn't be signing players just to make a push, or to avoid playing a youth bro for a couple of games. If there's any spare money sloshing about, I'd be looking at tying down our top bros like Clyne & Wanyama and if he can be persuaded even Morgan on longer contracts! As ever, nail on head from Brian.
Dark Munster Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 I don't know if anyone agrees with me, but I think the stand out requirements are a GK, and a striker who can score goals.
Smirking_Saint Posted 11 January, 2015 Posted 11 January, 2015 We dont really need another CB tbh, we have four adequate ones, perhaps we could get a loan in for a few months but Yoshi is back soon so whats the point ? Im sure there is a youth player that could step up. Or Big Vic at the back. No point buying another as it causes issues when all are fit. If we are to spend now then we need a dependable striker, thats about it. As Bear said, any spare money try and tie down the stars, or more importantly get Ryan and Toby signed permanently
Saint Fan CaM Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Need a goal scoring striker - Kane would be a perfect fit, but not achievable. Ings will no move apparently. Ashley Barnes might be a good shout perhaps.
tedmaul Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Plus, you can just get a few loans in. Lots of players will be gagging to play in the PL and for a top 4 challenger. Loan striker, RB and GK surely not excessive? But we will probs just get one more in, the Club have theirs plans and csn understand that *****il Forster misses any games). Hello Charles, you were a particular doom and gloom merchant in the Summer as I recall? Has your attitude changed?
tedmaul Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Hello Charles, you were a particular doom and gloom merchant in the Summer as I recall? Has your attitude changed? It takes a strong man to admit he got it wrong, as you did. Well done for carrying on posting! Takes some courage as you probably feel a bit silly right now.
70's Mike Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 not convinced we should go for it unless the players we hoped to sign after May are available now. why buy what we do not need it seems to me that our recruitment policy is that a policy not a panic
brmbrm Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Not for me, all signings should be part of The Plan. I wouldn't be signing players just to make a push, or to avoid playing a youth bro for a couple of games. If there's any spare money sloshing about, I'd be looking at tying down our top bros like Clyne & Wanyama and if he can be persuaded even Morgan on longer contracts! Ferk me.... I normally look for your posts for the laugh, but this is 100% sense. Bearsy first? Quite right: stick to "The Plan"
Batman Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 I'd say we deffo need a striker (like RK said) Pelle missed a lot of chances. He should have scored instead of hitting the post. He misses too many at vital times and poor at holding the ball up and keeping it up front Pelle is a good player.
Deano6 Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 January signings are not always a great success. Summer signings are not always a great success.
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 not convinced we should go for it unless the players we hoped to sign after May are available now. why buy what we do not need it seems to me that our recruitment policy is that a policy not a panic All it takes is an injury to Fonte and we are screwed, a ch on loan as cover is paramount
Lorne Malvo Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Don't need a CB as cover. Yosh will be back soon enough and if we get that desperate we have VW who can cover for a game. I would hope if we did buy a player it would be to improve the team, not be a squad member.
Saint Charlie Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Hello Charles, you were a particular doom and gloom merchant in the Summer as I recall? Has your attitude changed? Of course, its been a brilliant season. I still feel the early part of the summer was pretty shambolic, but Koeman was the turning point. Got to go for it from here, will never have a better chance and plans should have a degree of flex to suit circumstances. Also agree with Bearsy re the contracts of keys players. Whilst the likes of Fonte, Davis and Yoshida have signed new deals it would be great to secure one of the more sought after players on a longer deal.
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Need a goal scoring striker - Kane would be a perfect fit, but not achievable. Ings will no move apparently. Ashley Barnes might be a good shout perhaps. Have we now abandoned all hope that JayRod will ever walk again?
Bearsy Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Ferk me.... I normally look for your posts for the laugh, but this is 100% sense. Bearsy first? Quite right: stick to "The Plan" Soz If it makes you feel any better, one time in Amsterdam I saw tokyos mum going for it in a window, and it's not something I recommend
The9 Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 All indications are that we're overachieving and huge expenditure is not part of the plan - it'll be interesting to see if anything changes if we make the CL with the money that comes with it (or indeed the EL, which is less rewarding). So far I don't get the impression that Katharina is the spending type - it was basically 7 out 7 in during the summer when adding around 5 more would have insulated us against all but the very worst crises, and we've lost points due to tiredness and injuries we probably didn't need to as a result (Villa and Burnley away being the obvious ones). As it is, we're still one CB, GK or Pelle injury from likely points-costing problems, and we're now in a position where winning most of the 10 remaining games against the bottom half sides and the home games against the top half (Liverpool, Spurs, West Ham, Swansea) could put us in an incredibly strong league place, without even considering the aways at Newcastle, Man City and Chelsea. We really shouldn't be taking any risks from this position when you consider the money available for getting into the CL. It won't be easy, there will be bumps in the road, but top 3 is very much achievable from this position.
The9 Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Have we now abandoned all hope that JayRod will ever walk again? Given the delays, I don't think it's a reasonable expectation that he'll be up to Prem speed the second he comes back, and it's a gamble to assume he'll play a significant part.
alpine_saint Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Reckon we wont see J-Rod this season now.
Greenridge Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Another striker is the main criteria. Wouldn't be surprised if Koeman looks to the Dutch league for someone, even if it is on loan, to give us cover till the end of the season. I'm assuming J-Rod is still some way off? Is he back in 'full' training do we know?
SaintBobby Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 I rather like the "loan, with option to buy" deals we have done for Bertrand and Toby. Although, I'd like have our right-to-buy inked in not pencilled in. Taking a CB and a CF on this basis might make sense. I'm a little less worried about a GK, just cos I imagine the odds are that FF can play every game. But maybe taking someone stronger than Kelvin on loan would be prudent.
gammon cheeks Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 We need another striker as back up for Pelle but i suppose it depends how far Jay Rod is away from being involved again
Give it to Ron Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 I'd say we deffo need a striker (like RK said) Pelle missed a lot of chances. He should have scored instead of hitting the post. He misses too many at vital times and poor at holding the ball up and keeping it up front Pelle is a good player. Do what...poor at holding it up? Cripes at times yesterday he had 3 around him and still found others. Pelle link upplay as is as good as I have seen in ages.
Batman Posted 12 January, 2015 Posted 12 January, 2015 Do what...poor at holding it up? Cripes at times yesterday he had 3 around him and still found others. Pelle link upplay as is as good as I have seen in ages. he is poor at holding it up, he is good at flicks and chesting it to a team mate. but many times, he needs the ball to stick to him...it rarely does. he does get fouled like you would not believe. he is a good player, just thinking if we could get the time that CAN make the ball stick up front and can put the ball in the net a few times, would be a good option to have with our system
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