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Archibald&Crooks

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I just want to let the authors of the FOUR recent posts going on about Home Grown players/quotas that I've had to delete that I appreciate the change of topic in this thread and it was no trouble to spend my time cleaning them up. I enjoyed it and giggled at your blatant disregard for your future participation. Oh what jolly japes.

It also should be mentioned that SC's position, officially, is that you are, well, lets just say the light is on but there's nobody at home......... but we do congratulate you on persuading your carers/doctors to allow you internet access at this time of day.

You will shortly be leaving this thread through the round window.
 

thelak

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Really find it difficult to comprehend that there was never an intention to spend in January.

When in office Poch was stating rebuild required.

Allegedly almost signed Dybala in summer and thought was may go back in or look for alternative in januaru

As season has progressed inadequacies of squad became more apparant highlightong need to spend in several areas

So how can we not have been looking to spend. Yes market is difficult in January but if we do not want to regress too far there is a need and apparently there are players available

Maybe we were about as close to signing Dybala as were were Rivaldo and Aguero! Just a smokescreen with these guys

Lots of beavertown to sell!
 

GetSpurredOn

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Thank fucking God. We’re desperate for a player of this type. It’d unlock Ndombele, Lo Celso, Gedson, Winks, damn near every midfielder in the squad would be far better off flanking a true No. 6 rather than operating alongside another non-defensive player in a CM2. Absolute music to my ears, fingers crossed we’re actually serious about this.

Therein lies the issue. Most of our midfielders are 8’s or 10’s, that we’re trying to crowbar into a system, but it throws out the balance. If we add a traditional 6 (one with reliable athleticism unlike Dier or Wanyama), it’ll free the others up to play their natural game and we’ll see the benefit. Plus with more stability infront of them, our defenders may refund their form/confidence.

Back to Herc’s comments, I hope that if we are targeting a DM, it’s one that we already have a clear name in mind, someone attainable, and not a frantic ‘who is actually available’ like the striker search appears.
 
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I just want to let the authors of the FOUR recent posts going on about Home Grown players/quotas that I've had to delete that I appreciate the change of topic in this thread and it was no trouble to spend my time cleaning them up. I enjoyed it and giggled at your blatant disregard for your future participation. Oh what jolly japes.

If that's related to one I posted, then it's very much related to ITK as per why we'd only buy another midfielder if Eriksen left. Seems harsh to suggest it was completely off topic or against a rule?
 

DiscoD1882

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For such an astute businessman, does he really understand forecasting and loss prevention when it comes to the footballing side? He incentivises Jose with a £2m bonus if we get CL qualification, but doesn't seem to realise about the compounded negative effects of continuing to not invest and continuing to do it all on a shoe string (relative to the profits we're reporting). Obvious he does, but an old dog can't learn new tricks and all that.
A striker that is going to sit on the bench as soon as Kane is back. Of course we are looking for loans.
 

mil1lion

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I'm not surprised we're looking at Piatek as a loan given our history with Jansen and Soldado. I can understand the reluctance of Levy on a second choice forward.

Glad to hear we might go for a DM when Eriksen goes. Winks needs to play as an 8 as was clear again today it doesn't suit him being so deep (ideally as an alternate to Ndombele there). Someone who can play as well so a Carrick type which we haven't had for a while.
 

TheWallYid

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All this ITK loan with option stuff has me thinking that maybe just maybe we may have a new owner to moan about. I’d take anyone atm so the piatek rumours I’ll live with. Let’s hope with the eriksen sale we buy a DM as per ITK there was one playing against us today that looks like he could fit between Sissoko and ndombele very well
 

Cinemattis

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I don't think he has to be the hulk necessarily, just somebody who can occupy the central spaces and get on the end of crosses and through balls. We aren't perfect, but we are creating one or two decent chances every game and are failing to take them.
:playful:Are we back in for Hulk?! :wideyed:
Ah...the happy AVB-days...:woot:
 

tony0379

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I'm not surprised we're looking at Piatek as a loan given our history with Jansen and Soldado. I can understand the reluctance of Levy on a second choice forward.

Glad to hear we might go for a DM when Eriksen goes. Winks needs to play as an 8 as was clear again today it doesn't suit him being so deep (ideally as an alternate to Ndombele there). Someone who can play as well so a Carrick type which we haven't had for a while.
So why bother even looking at him when. Cavani is available and is more than likely going to be a hit
 

matty74

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Milan kick off soon be interesting to see if piatek is in the squad I suspect he will be as I’m sure this could be another saga that goes to the final days of the window
 

Matthew

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Daniel ****** looking at loan with option/s, but no obligation ?

not even surprised, I’ve backed himwhen others have said he’s spent naff all.... he spent on the summer fair enough, but we are in absolute DIRE need of reinforcements this month! Not in the fucking summer!
 
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