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Anyone panicing yet?
- Thread starter bluemoondays
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One thing I think we can all agree on is that, even if we don't sign anyone, the collective sum of the team will be higher than the value of the individual parts. In the sense that the team will have the confidence and more experience of playing together. It's what's kept United on our tails this season. Without it they'd have been 10 points off I'm certain of it.
Also, if indeed Tevez has said he'll behave until his contract has run out, then we have such a powerful asset in addition to our squad. I think he and Yaya Toure are the only two who really have everything necessary to take a game by the scruff of the neck and slam dunk it. Not a criticism of other players, because they all play vital roles in their positions, but the two mentioned really have the rare talent of being able to "dictate games".
I am of the opinion however that we could do with two players.
1) Another attacking midfielder. This will allow us to play 2 of either Nasri, Silva, or X, while resting the other. It was clear Silva needed resting and was carrying a heavy burden of creativity especially around Feb/Mar/Apr. He also complained of carrying a knock but played through it (what a beast by the way). With that sort of rotation policy it would minimise those problems.
2) Ideally another Yaya. It seems players like Yaya are few and far between, and the ones we know of are getting on (eg. De Rossi). I personally haven't seen enough of Martinez to comment, but if what I read is true then it's the sort of player we need. We need someone with the defensive capabilities of De Jong, but the forward thinking passing of Barry. If Martinez can do that then we should be looking at him. Especially as he has proven to be able to cover centre back. That "two bird one stone" factor is something we know Mancini likes.
If our summer ended with the addition of two players of the style mentioned. I'd be happy, but I'm certainly not panicking (yet. haha). There is a lot of talk about new strikers but to be honest, I'm very happy with to keep the strike force we have. There are certainly better options than Balotelli (attitude) and Dzeko (confidence), but you can't have it all.
Also, if indeed Tevez has said he'll behave until his contract has run out, then we have such a powerful asset in addition to our squad. I think he and Yaya Toure are the only two who really have everything necessary to take a game by the scruff of the neck and slam dunk it. Not a criticism of other players, because they all play vital roles in their positions, but the two mentioned really have the rare talent of being able to "dictate games".
I am of the opinion however that we could do with two players.
1) Another attacking midfielder. This will allow us to play 2 of either Nasri, Silva, or X, while resting the other. It was clear Silva needed resting and was carrying a heavy burden of creativity especially around Feb/Mar/Apr. He also complained of carrying a knock but played through it (what a beast by the way). With that sort of rotation policy it would minimise those problems.
2) Ideally another Yaya. It seems players like Yaya are few and far between, and the ones we know of are getting on (eg. De Rossi). I personally haven't seen enough of Martinez to comment, but if what I read is true then it's the sort of player we need. We need someone with the defensive capabilities of De Jong, but the forward thinking passing of Barry. If Martinez can do that then we should be looking at him. Especially as he has proven to be able to cover centre back. That "two bird one stone" factor is something we know Mancini likes.
If our summer ended with the addition of two players of the style mentioned. I'd be happy, but I'm certainly not panicking (yet. haha). There is a lot of talk about new strikers but to be honest, I'm very happy with to keep the strike force we have. There are certainly better options than Balotelli (attitude) and Dzeko (confidence), but you can't have it all.
Matt the Giant
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I find it slightly worrying that we haven't managed to get rid of those who need getting rid off. I was under the impression this needs to happen first before we can do some serious spending.
Matt the Giant said:I find it slightly worrying that we haven't managed to get rid of those who need getting rid off. I was under the impression this needs to happen first before we can do some serious spending.
Unfortunately I think the main problem is, the players we're looking to offload are going to be the target of clubs looking for a bargain. Those clubs tend to act late in the transfer window and pick up the cheap deals from clubs desperate to unload!
Lucky13
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Got one planned for the weekend.
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forevermancity
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Disappointed that we haven't done our buying pre euros, but I'm sure we have a clear plan of action
bournemouthblue
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Our 1st signing was the end of june last year...very early yet for me...mancini is having his holiday...
I expect movement in 2 weeks my opinion...
I expect movement in 2 weeks my opinion...
Blue Haze
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The players we are looking to offload are so bad they aren't worth their contracts. Bridge and RSC will play out their contracts. Ade at least has some value so we can continue to loan him, but unless someone like PSG come in we're stuck with him.
onceabluealways
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If you buy really early you start paying the wages which for us is significant extra money for nothing if you work on 3 players
I don't expect anything until after the Euros
I don't expect anything until after the Euros
Blue Haze said:The players we are looking to offload are so bad they aren't worth their contracts. Bridge and RSC will play out their contracts. Ade at least has some value so we can continue to loan him, but unless someone like PSG come in we're stuck with him.
We could at least sell Weiss, MJ, and Cunningham. That would be a start