January transfer window

[yatesy94]

Desperately need a solid CDM in this Jan, Matic sounds like the man for the job from what I gather. An ideal opportunity to offload Javi the other way and bring some much needed steel in the center should either Yaya or Fernan sustain an injury.

Would love another CB in but I'd imagine we'll keep our current options and wait till the summer for a quality replacement for Lescott. Vertonghen would do nicely and could slot in for RB when required.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Today only reinforced the common opinion that both a right back and a central midfielder are essential purchases.

The gulf in class in those positions between our first team and reserves is huge and needs addressing otherwise we run the risk of implosion,it will only take a couple of key injuries or absences and we will struggle to compete on all fronts.

 

[BlueCityfan]

Today only reinforced the common opinion that both a right back and a central midfielder are essential purchases.

The gulf in class in those positions between our first team and reserves is huge and needs addressing otherwise we run the risk of implosion,it will only take a couple of key injuries or absences and we will struggle to compete on all fronts.

Right back? Richards should be fit next week. It can wait till summer. Agree about CM. And a CB to replace Lescott. Someone who could also be a 3rd choice RB would be nice.

 

[Azul Luna]

Today only reinforced the common opinion that both a right back and a central midfielder are essential purchases.

The gulf in class in those positions between our first team and reserves is huge and needs addressing otherwise we run the risk of implosion,it will only take a couple of key injuries or absences and we will struggle to compete on all fronts.

Right back? Richards should be fit next week. It can wait till summer. Agree about CM. And a CB to replace Lescott. Someone who could also be a 3rd choice RB would be nice.

Good shout

 

[BringBackSwales]

Today only reinforced the common opinion that both a right back and a central midfielder are essential purchases.

The gulf in class in those positions between our first team and reserves is huge and needs addressing otherwise we run the risk of implosion,it will only take a couple of key injuries or absences and we will struggle to compete on all fronts.

Simply not true about right back; Richards does not lack class, injury prone yes but lacking class no

 

[JoeMercer'sWay]

Today only reinforced the common opinion that both a right back and a central midfielder are essential purchases.

The gulf in class in those positions between our first team and reserves is huge and needs addressing otherwise we run the risk of implosion,it will only take a couple of key injuries or absences and we will struggle to compete on all fronts.

Simply not true about right back; Richards does not lack class, injury prone yes but lacking class no

he needs a run of games to show that and get into a rhythm, he simply doesn't get that with his injuries, hence the drop off between him and Zaba it's very noticeable.

 

[Matt the Giant]

Relying on Micah to be there when needed is quite a gamble, one that potentially could cost us trophies. I would like to see us make a move for Clyne.
Either way, Boyata must never ever again be allowed to play as a RB for us. Maybe he could do a more decent job as a CB... maybe.

The drop in quality from Ferno/Yaya to any other pairing is far too significant to be acceptable.

A new RB and a new central midfielder would be enough until the summer me thinks. Getting Jovetic back in shape (knocking on wood) will mean a lot for us regarding our attack.

 

[Daz_Blue]

Alonso, Mangala and Matic all linked on various euro newspaper twitter pages

 

[NoahCity]

Alonso, Mangala and Matic all linked on various euro newspaper twitter pages

Would love it if we could sign some of those guys this month.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Today only reinforced the common opinion that both a right back and a central midfielder are essential purchases.

The gulf in class in those positions between our first team and reserves is huge and needs addressing otherwise we run the risk of implosion,it will only take a couple of key injuries or absences and we will struggle to compete on all fronts.

Simply not true about right back; Richards does not lack class, injury prone yes but lacking class no

For clarification,i wasn't implying Micah lacks class,he was very much a part of my first team comment,however,as he is never fit,and very inconsistent and unreliable as a consequence........we need to find a replacement as a team like us cannot afford to be caught short because of his increasingly frequent absences.

That effectively leaves Zaba to shoulder the burden as the gaffer obviously has other ideas for Milner.