Saint Charlie Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 A lot of teams spending bigger with all the money that flows about in the PL. Probably over half of teams have spent over £10m on one player which is a change from a couple of years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 great signing for them Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 great signing for them Is it? he's a Venezuelan playing in Russia, can't say I've seen much of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 He's great on FM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 A lot of teams spending bigger with all the money that flows about in the PL. Probably over half of teams have spent over £10m on one player which is a change from a couple of years back. It's the new £1M signing from Scandinavia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 WEST BROM ARE NOT PUSSY FOOTING AROUND. WHY CAN'T WE BE LIKE THEM? WHY CAN'T WE BE LIKE THEM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 It's the new £1M signing from Scandinavia. Pretty much. Their last record signing was Brown Ideye anyway. The sums of money go up, but I would have a £3m Gerard Deulofeu over half those 10m plus buys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 great signing for them The next Brown Ideye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JxgrSaint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 (edited) WEST BROM ARE NOT PUSSY FOOTING AROUND. WHY CAN'T WE BE LIKE THEM? WHY CAN'T WE BE LIKE THEM? In fairness, some of the clubs who finished below us have made some signings most on here would be happy with: Lanzini, Obiang, Ogbonna, Payet, Wijnaldum, Mitrovic, Rondon, van Ginkel, Afellay (possibly), Gueye, J.Ayew, A.Ayew, Cabaye, Deulofeu, Lens, Amavi, M'Vila, Shaqiri (shortly). They've all either been linked with us before or are good on FIFA/FM so would therefore be "exciting" signings Edited 10 August, 2015 by JxgrSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 A lot of teams spending bigger with all the money that flows about in the PL. Probably over half of teams have spent over £10m on one player which is a change from a couple of years back. Isn't that because everyone else in Europe wants to fleece cash rich PL clubs for every penny they can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 In fairness, some of the clubs who finished below us have made some signings most on here would be happy with: Lanzini, Obiang, Ogbonna, Payet, Wijnaldum, Mitrovic, Rondon, van Ginkel, Afellay (possibly), Gueye, J.Ayew, A.Ayew, Cabaye, Deulofeu, Lens, Amavi, M'Vila, Shaqiri (shortly). They've all either been linked with us before or are good on FIFA/FM so would therefore be "exciting" signings 90% of those players are attacking players, which is an area we're pretty much stocked up on anyway. So we didn't need those players. I'm sure most of those sides would love one from Mane, Tadic, Pelle, Rodriguez, Juanmi, Long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 90% of those players are attacking players, which is an area we're pretty much stocked up on anyway. So we didn't need those players. I'm sure most of those sides would love one from Mane, Tadic, Pelle, Rodriguez, Juanmi, Long Oh yeah... Where on earth do we fit this boy in? He was class pre season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 10 August, 2015 Share Posted 10 August, 2015 Oh yeah... Where on earth do we fit this boy in? He was class pre season. I think his best position is behind Pelle just like Mane....which err probably means he won't be playing much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Have to say Stoke's seeming acquisition of Shaqiri could either turn out to be an Osvaldo like mess(if he really doesn't want to be there) or a huge success(if he's willing). The player is of such quality at such a young age, i find it bemusing other clubs of higher stature aren't in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Have to say Stoke's seeming acquisition of Shaqiri could either turn out to be an Osvaldo like mess(if he really doesn't want to be there) or a huge success(if he's willing). The player is of such quality at such a young age, i find it bemusing other clubs of higher stature aren't in for him. Think you've touched on the reason, its about whether he is going to be a disruptive influence in the dressing room, Hughes was not sure that he will integrate with the Stoke ethic, but looks like he is going to take the risk now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Hmm....is he known as a trouble maker? Can't say i've heard of that about him. Top signing, brilliant footballer, and must be exciting to be a Stoke fan, signing some good players, fair play to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Villa signing Adama Traore from Barcelona. Highly rated, Saints amongst a few PL clubs reported to be keen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 A lot of clubs bringing in some seemingly great talent. I hope we don't get left behind because I think a lot of clubs will be stronger than last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Heard he was off to Middlesbrough. Lyall Thomas @SkySportsLyall Sky sources :#BristolCity have had a £6m+add ons bid accepted by #CrystalPalace for Dwight Gayle #BCFC #CPFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 A lot of clubs bringing in some seemingly great talent. I hope we don't get left behind because I think a lot of clubs will be stronger than last season. Our 6 signings are not? 'seemingly' the get out of jail card..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 (edited) Our 6 signings are not? 'seemingly' the get out of jail card..... I'm just not yet convinced that we have an improved first team compared to last year and I reckon some other teams have. If we do get two or three more then it will be interesting to see who they are but as it stands, I don't think that our strongest 11 is better than last seasons. Edited 11 August, 2015 by hypochondriac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 I'm just not yet convinced that we have an improved first team compared to last year and I reckon some other teams have. If we do get two or three more then it will be interesting to see who they are but as it stands, I don't think that our strongest 11 is better than last seasons. Agree, it's not even close; but obviously there's still time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 I'm just not yet convinced that we have an improved first team compared to last year and I reckon some other teams have. If we do get two or three more then it will be interesting to see who they are but as it stands, I don't think that our strongest 11 is better than last seasons. Agree. Whilst we may well improve depending on signings, the likes of Newcastle, West Ham, Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Swansea already have improved their starting XI and quite possibly Stoke will too. Important couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 I'm just not yet convinced that we have an improved first team compared to last year and I reckon some other teams have. If we do get two or three more then it will be interesting to see who they are but as it stands, I don't think that our strongest 11 is better than last seasons. very much agree our 3 main challengers from last season, Stoke, Palace and Swansea have all improved their starting 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 very much agree our 3 main challengers from last season, Stoke, Palace and Swansea have all improved their starting 11. Rory Smith at the Times tweeted this during the Swansea match: Rory Smith @RorySmithTimes Swansea have perfected the art of having players who are really good, but not quite trendy enough for anyone to come and sign. Very true, and that's a pretty handy skill that we have perfected yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Every year we 'pussy foot' around in the transfer market. We have been lucky and got away with it, but I fear this year we will be sweating on finishing above the bottom three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Every year we 'pussy foot' around in the transfer market. We have been lucky and got away with it, but I fear this year we will be sweating on finishing above the bottom three. Who Norwich? Nice allegiance to the city you live in ......Delia will be chasing you "Where are ya Dalek?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Every year we 'pussy foot' around in the transfer market. We have been lucky and got away with it, but I fear this year we will be sweating on finishing above the bottom three. And it's asinine crap like this which means that any sort of criticism or concern about the state of the squad is dismissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 very much agree our 3 main challengers from last season, Stoke, Palace and Swansea have all improved their starting 11. We have improved our attacking squad and defensive squad but not the first 11 yet agreed. 2 players still but we ALL know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 We have improved our attacking squad and defensive squad but not the first 11 yet agreed. 2 players still but we ALL know that. I'm not convinced that Soares is an upgrade on Clyne TBH and Clasie is going to have to play out of his skin to get close to the likes of Morgan. It will be interesting to see what level of midfielder we go for once we hopefully have Van Dyke in the bag. I really think we need some height and experience in there to complement Vic and to replace him once he gets injured or suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 We've got some clowns on here. Morgan is one of the best players in the league in his position, how's do we " upgrade" from a champions league international? If there was an " upgrade " available wouldn't Man Utd have signed him instead of Morgan . Same with NC , best English RB . Do people think its easy to " upgrade" FFS. Its easy if you're Stoke,Palace, WBA , as you've got some ****e to upgrade . We've sold or not resigned genuine class , international players, used to the premier league. It'll be a fantastic achievement to stand still this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 We've got some clowns on here. Morgan is one of the best players in the league in his position, how's do we " upgrade" from a champions league international? If there was an " upgrade " available wouldn't Man Utd have signed him instead of Morgan . Same with NC , best English RB . Do people think its easy to " upgrade" FFS. Its easy if you're Stoke,Palace, WBA , as you've got some ****e to upgrade . We've sold or not resigned genuine class , international players, used to the premier league. It'll be a fantastic achievement to stand still this season. Who has suggested we should have got an upgrade on Morgan or Clyne? That would be virtually impossible I would have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 In fairness, some of the clubs who finished below us have made some signings most on here would be happy with: Lanzini, Obiang, Ogbonna, Payet, Wijnaldum, Mitrovic, Rondon, van Ginkel, Afellay (possibly), Gueye, J.Ayew, A.Ayew, Cabaye, Deulofeu, Lens, Amavi, M'Vila, Shaqiri (shortly). They've all either been linked with us before or are good on FIFA/FM so would therefore be "exciting" signings There's only been one transfer so far this window that I'm sorry we missed out on, and that's Alderweireld to Spurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Who has suggested we should have got an upgrade on Morgan or Clyne? That would be virtually impossible I would have thought. I was going to argue this but I can't. Look how happy ManU fans are with Morgan, he is a class class player and Clyne was in the top 3 rbs last year. Downgrades all round I'm afraid until we coach another good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 I was going to argue this but I can't. Look how happy ManU fans are with Morgan, he is a class class player and Clyne was in the top 3 rbs last year. Downgrades all round I'm afraid until we coach another good player. I will get slaughtered for saying this, but as long as we stay up I don't think the board care too much about anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Who has suggested we should have got an upgrade on Morgan or Clyne? That would be virtually impossible I would have thought. That is something which remains to be seen, much as Bertrand was seen initially by some as being not up to the standard of Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 I will get slaughtered for saying this, but as long as we stay up I don't think the board care too much about anything else. 17th it is then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 It'll be a fantastic achievement to stand still this season. Just as it was last season, when the loss of players was arguably worse than it has been this Summer. But I actually believe that we will improve again, so put me amongst the clowns for believing that a possibility. The MOTD panel thought that Pelle, Rodriguez and Mane would be capable of over 30 goals between them and provided that we replace Alderweireld with somebody similarly capable, I'm quietly confident that the recent purchases, plus those to come will leave us in a strong position once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Stoke have signed Shaqiri brilliant window for them (on the face of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxi_sopez Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Shakiri makes me think of this brilliant article http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/aug/07/european-league-england-bayern-pgsg - It is all f**ked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Stoke have signed Shaqiri brilliant window for them (on the face of it) Beat Liverpool 6-1 last season - lost 0-1 signings don't necessarily mean improving team does it as we well know. Takes ages for squads to settle with so many new players plus do Barca players want to play at Stoke on a wet Tuesday in November? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Beat Liverpool 6-1 last season - lost 0-1 signings don't necessarily mean improving team does it as we well know. Takes ages for squads to settle with so many new players plus do Barca players want to play at Stoke on a wet Tuesday in November? or they could start with a bang like we did last year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 or they could start with a bang like we did last year.. Now Palace they look very good....don't fancy Arse chances this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Now Palace they look very good....don't fancy Arse chances this weekend. that is why some feel a tad let down with the quality of our starting 11 compared to the improvements others around us have made. we do things relatively cheaply I spose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 that is why some feel a tad let down with the quality of our starting 11 compared to the improvements others around us have made. we do things relatively cheaply I spose. Yep. We haven't spent much really compared to the rivals around us. Maybe we've pulled off a few masterstrokes again, but a couple of good exciting signings in the mould of a Wanyama, Jay rod or Clyne would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Kint Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Now Palace they look very good....don't fancy Arse chances this weekend. that is why some feel a tad let down with the quality of our starting 11 compared to the improvements others around us have made. we do things relatively cheaply I spose. Cabaye is 29 and they've had to pay a big fee and give him an enormous contract to get him. He will improve them but financially that deal makes little sense. Sako was widely reported in the press recently to be asking for absurd wages as well, and if we'd signed Connor Wickham for 7 million (who I actually think might do ok there) you'd be slating the club for it i'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Shaqiri is a good signing but he is no Mané. That was the last Saints signing I have been really excited by! Hopefully another late one this summer will have the same effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Some of you on here need to go and support Stoke or Palace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 11 August, 2015 Share Posted 11 August, 2015 Yep. We haven't spent much really compared to the rivals around us. Maybe we've pulled off a few masterstrokes again, but a couple of good exciting signings in the mould of a Wanyama, Jay rod or Clyne would be great. All of which were not seen as great/exciting players when they first joined by some on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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