Rate Our Transfer Window

[Oldham Exile]

I look at the window from several points of view

1. Who we signed - whilst Grealish is said by a lot on here to be the same as others we have - already in the 3 games to date, I believe that he has proven that assessment to be wrong. He has an ability to go past players far better than others in the squad and that I believe is going to be key to opening up 10 man defences - something that we struggled with last year. And that will be certainly even better when Phil and Kevin are alongside him

2. Who we didn't sign - I am glad we did not get milked by Levy for Kane - the club has received so much flak for not getting that deal done. IMO they should be applauded for setting a limit on the valuation and not getting mugged - that will help us in future transfers, whereas if we had paid £160-180m then that would have seen us fucked over in future transfers

Also really glad that we were not in for Messi and would have only signed Ronaldo on our terms - we should want our club to not become some show pony circus.

Also glad we did not sign any old 'make-do striker' just to appease the clamour from the needy fans - IMO, we fans need to recognise that the club is now at a level where top quality players are needed - not just quantity

3. Who we kept - glad we did not let any of those players rumoured to be unhappy leave - and given there display at the weekend - they are happy

So 9/10 for me

 

[Coatigan]

Another clean sweep for our forum itk's who will pop up to generate clicks, tease the gullible, and breath fresh life into the Messi thread in Jan no doubt.
On the whole the window is disappointing. Grealish is a player with a great future, and if nothing else this Summer we have at least made it clear that we are not going to roll over and pay stupid fees for players past their peak. To do so would make us a retirement home and cash cow for faded stars and their agents like the rags. Another (alleged) positive is that we may have mendys wages off the books, although I'm sure we'd all prefer that to work out differently.

I think the longer term benefits of redefining/enforcing this image of us as the club that won't pay over what we value a player get easily overlooked. Glad we had the nerve to see it out and or compromise on price or quality, once we got that far.

 

[dawlish dave]

It’s got to be an 8.
Got Grealish, kept Silva and Laporte and didn’t get the Portuguese poser, what’s not to love about that?

I'll give it 9+

 

[FantasyIreland]

------------Eddie
Walker--Stones-Dias-Zinchenko
-------------Rodri--------------
---------KDB--Bernie--------
Jesus------Foden-------Grealish

Laporte,Gundo,Cancelo,Dinho,Sterling,Mahrez,Ake etc. as alternatives/on the bench

And some think we are in bad shape.....pmsl.

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

------------Eddie
Walker--Stones-Dias-Zinchenko
-------------Rodri--------------
---------KDB--Bernie--------
Jesus------Foden-------Grealish

Laporte,Gundo,Cancelo,Dinho,Sterling,Mahrez,Ake etc. as alternatives/on the bench

And some think we are in bad shape.....pmsl.

No chance of top 4 and will be lucky to stay up with that piss poor squad.….

 

[FantasyIreland]

No chance of top 4 and will be lucky to stay up with that piss poor squad.….

Ive just ordered a Chelsea top

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

Ive just ordered a Chelsea top

Because I know what’s important, I’m getting an Arsenal one, as they spent £142M in this window. #wellrunfootballclub.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Because I know what’s important, I’m getting an Arsenal one, as they spent £142M in this window. #wellrunfootballclub.

I think you are on to something

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Happy who we didn't sign and who we miraculously managed to keep day. 10!!!

 

[domalino]

Based on weaknesses in our squad. Can't look at him any other way really.

Love the lad and perhaps he can fill a void left by david...but He's not going to bang in 25 goals or help our defensive fragility on the counter.

= Luxury.

Why does he need to score 25 goals?

There were 6 games where we didn't score last season. It cost us a derby, the CL and the FA Cup. What if Grealish's extra creativity gets us over the line and wins us a quadruple, is that a luxury?

We drew 5 league games last season, what if his extra directness turns those into wins and we pick up 10 points, is that still a luxury? Or is it improving the side as much if not more than a 3rd choice defensive mid or left back.

Improving your strengths can be even better than trying to cover your weaknesses. We only conceded 32 league goals last season and 7 of those were before we had any fit defenders and 7 were after the title was officially won so I don't see the defence as being a weakness.