The are we allowed the "it's quiet" thread yet? thread.

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A summer of

Sane - potentially a very good player - but will he adapt and progress
Nolito - squad filler for me
Stones (best english prospect out there) and an absolute upgrade on MDM
Gudongan - absolute class
Perez, Moreno and Reece oxford - none will go into the first team so again all potential - not sure whats happening with zinchenko but could be in the same bracket and all look like they will be loaned out.
Bonnucci - absolute class but will he come???.......its very 50/50 from the info that is out there


I absolutely get the signing of young talent and Im all for it

But there are only 2 players for me there that improve our starting squad and thats Gudongan and Stones.....noone knows if Sane will for definite and Nolito (I suppose he is better than Navas but Ive seen nothing to suggest that he is going to have any major impact

For me we need a midfielder (unless we are banking on Yaya having a complete turn around and one last hurrah - i suppose if one manager int he world can get that out of him then its Pep)

We absolutely need a left back - if Kolorov ever plays for us again questions need to be asked - the guy is terrible and has been (baring one few month period) since he got here.

We also absolutely need another centre forward - Bony - again he is woeful - Pep will need to be a miracle worker to get him to play at the level required. If Kun gets injured we are banking on Bony (see previous comment), Kelechi (good but very inexperienced)

Sterling (who couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo)

and then 2 players who have never played in the prem (Nolito and Sane) - both wide players

None of them are good enough (as of yet for some) to replace kun over a long period of time and only Kelechi is a natural goal scorer...Nolito is a wide player whose best season is 12-13 (decent for a wide player but can he actually play as a centre forward for any long period of time and in a tougher league)

Sane (mooted to play more central in the future but not at present). Hugely risky if this is how it turns out in the end. KDB is the only over player we have with a real eye for goal.

Just think we are missing a trick here with Pep now in charge to really dominate and lay a marker down this season and for the next few seasons. (if our transfers work out the way we are seeing at present)
 
Sane and Stones will be world class in 3-5 years, but will they play a big part of a title winning side next season?

We need Bonucci. Him and Gundogan would make a huge difference straight away. Sprinkle Stones, Sane and Nolito on top of that and it's a great window.

I definitely think we need one more big, experienced signing.
 
simon23 said:
A summer of

Sane - potentially a very good player - but will he adapt and progress
Nolito - squad filler for me
Stones (best english prospect out there) and an absolute upgrade on MDM
Gudongan - absolute class
Perez, Moreno and Reece oxford - none will go into the first team so again all potential - not sure whats happening with zinchenko but could be in the same bracket and all look like they will be loaned out.
Bonnucci - absolute class but will he come???.......its very 50/50 from the info that is out there


I absolutely get the signing of young talent and Im all for it

But there are only 2 players for me there that improve our starting squad and thats Gudongan and Stones.....noone knows if Sane will for definite and Nolito (I suppose he is better than Navas but Ive seen nothing to suggest that he is going to have any major impact

For me we need a midfielder (unless we are banking on Yaya having a complete turn around and one last hurrah - i suppose if one manager int he world can get that out of him then its Pep)

We absolutely need a left back - if Kolorov ever plays for us again questions need to be asked - the guy is terrible and has been (baring one few month period) since he got here.

We also absolutely need another centre forward - Bony - again he is woeful - Pep will need to be a miracle worker to get him to play at the level required. If Kun gets injured we are banking on Bony (see previous comment), Kelechi (good but very inexperienced)

Sterling (who couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo)

and then 2 players who have never played in the prem (Nolito and Sane) - both wide players

None of them are good enough (as of yet for some) to replace kun over a long period of time and only Kelechi is a natural goal scorer...Nolito is a wide player whose best season is 12-13 (decent for a wide player but can he actually play as a centre forward for any long period of time and in a tougher league)

Sane (mooted to play more central in the future but not at present). Hugely risky if this is how it turns out in the end. KDB is the only over player we have with a real eye for goal.

Just think we are missing a trick here with Pep now in charge to really dominate and lay a marker down this season and for the next few seasons. (if our transfers work out the way we are seeing at present)
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I love our business so far but I agree that its "unfinished" business.....even after Sane is signed, I feel we still need a CB and a fullback....I dont think we can do everything in one summer transfer window but dont believe we should go into another season with the same back 4.....It seems clear we looking for 2 new CB's this summer but if we can get Stones and a fullback in after Sane, I think we've made big improvements...
 
I think people understimates the fact that we have already a preatty good team, but we have been managed by a man that has completely lost the plot in the last two years. I still believe we'll do something in midfield, but the fullbacks situation will stay as it is
 
BlueDejong said:
Sane & Stones nearly done....and who's next ?
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Kroos (or like Kroos) will be the signing we still need. There is lot of potential, lot of youth so far. Experience does matter. I think Pep is capable of winning the league with the current squad. But to win CL, we need an elite CM, experienced, esp if we want to play positional football. Of course Pep could surprise us all. But transfer windows are not in our hands. And its clear, we are not going to splash obscene money on transfer fees, agent fees, player wages anymore? Though, mkt is inflated and will be more inflated if the rags do the "laughing-stock" deal (aka Pogba). But there is still 5 weeks and Pep needs more time to evaluate the squad properly to know what they can and what they cant do before making further moves. I trust Pep. He has a nose for player quality. And i hv a feeling, Pep & Txixi ARE working on an "elite" signing quietly.
 
simon23 said:
A summer of

Sane - potentially a very good player - but will he adapt and progress
Nolito - squad filler for me
Stones (best english prospect out there) and an absolute upgrade on MDM
Gudongan - absolute class
Perez, Moreno and Reece oxford - none will go into the first team so again all potential - not sure whats happening with zinchenko but could be in the same bracket and all look like they will be loaned out.
Bonnucci - absolute class but will he come???.......its very 50/50 from the info that is out there


I absolutely get the signing of young talent and Im all for it

But there are only 2 players for me there that improve our starting squad and thats Gudongan and Stones.....noone knows if Sane will for definite and Nolito (I suppose he is better than Navas but Ive seen nothing to suggest that he is going to have any major impact

For me we need a midfielder (unless we are banking on Yaya having a complete turn around and one last hurrah - i suppose if one manager int he world can get that out of him then its Pep)

We absolutely need a left back - if Kolorov ever plays for us again questions need to be asked - the guy is terrible and has been (baring one few month period) since he got here.

We also absolutely need another centre forward - Bony - again he is woeful - Pep will need to be a miracle worker to get him to play at the level required. If Kun gets injured we are banking on Bony (see previous comment), Kelechi (good but very inexperienced)

Sterling (who couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo)

and then 2 players who have never played in the prem (Nolito and Sane) - both wide players

None of them are good enough (as of yet for some) to replace kun over a long period of time and only Kelechi is a natural goal scorer...Nolito is a wide player whose best season is 12-13 (decent for a wide player but can he actually play as a centre forward for any long period of time and in a tougher league)

Sane (mooted to play more central in the future but not at present). Hugely risky if this is how it turns out in the end. KDB is the only over player we have with a real eye for goal.

Just think we are missing a trick here with Pep now in charge to really dominate and lay a marker down this season and for the next few seasons. (if our transfers work out the way we are seeing at present)
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Do you think we will stay up?
 
simon23 said:
A summer of

Sane - potentially a very good player - but will he adapt and progress
Nolito - squad filler for me
Stones (best english prospect out there) and an absolute upgrade on MDM
Gudongan - absolute class
Perez, Moreno and Reece oxford - none will go into the first team so again all potential - not sure whats happening with zinchenko but could be in the same bracket and all look like they will be loaned out.
Bonnucci - absolute class but will he come???.......its very 50/50 from the info that is out there


I absolutely get the signing of young talent and Im all for it

But there are only 2 players for me there that improve our starting squad and thats Gudongan and Stones.....noone knows if Sane will for definite and Nolito (I suppose he is better than Navas but Ive seen nothing to suggest that he is going to have any major impact

For me we need a midfielder (unless we are banking on Yaya having a complete turn around and one last hurrah - i suppose if one manager int he world can get that out of him then its Pep)

We absolutely need a left back - if Kolorov ever plays for us again questions need to be asked - the guy is terrible and has been (baring one few month period) since he got here.

We also absolutely need another centre forward - Bony - again he is woeful - Pep will need to be a miracle worker to get him to play at the level required. If Kun gets injured we are banking on Bony (see previous comment), Kelechi (good but very inexperienced)

Sterling (who couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo)

and then 2 players who have never played in the prem (Nolito and Sane) - both wide players

None of them are good enough (as of yet for some) to replace kun over a long period of time and only Kelechi is a natural goal scorer...Nolito is a wide player whose best season is 12-13 (decent for a wide player but can he actually play as a centre forward for any long period of time and in a tougher league)

Sane (mooted to play more central in the future but not at present). Hugely risky if this is how it turns out in the end. KDB is the only over player we have with a real eye for goal.

Just think we are missing a trick here with Pep now in charge to really dominate and lay a marker down this season and for the next few seasons. (if our transfers work out the way we are seeing at present)
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Typical comment from someone who has no believe in what Pep can do with the players we have and the youth products. You want us to buy buy buy and that'll do it. Well ...it won't.
 
simon23 said:
A summer of

Sane - potentially a very good player - but will he adapt and progress
Nolito - squad filler for me
Stones (best english prospect out there) and an absolute upgrade on MDM
Gudongan - absolute class
Perez, Moreno and Reece oxford - none will go into the first team so again all potential - not sure whats happening with zinchenko but could be in the same bracket and all look like they will be loaned out.
Bonnucci - absolute class but will he come???.......its very 50/50 from the info that is out there


I absolutely get the signing of young talent and Im all for it

But there are only 2 players for me there that improve our starting squad and thats Gudongan and Stones.....noone knows if Sane will for definite and Nolito (I suppose he is better than Navas but Ive seen nothing to suggest that he is going to have any major impact

For me we need a midfielder (unless we are banking on Yaya having a complete turn around and one last hurrah - i suppose if one manager int he world can get that out of him then its Pep)

We absolutely need a left back - if Kolorov ever plays for us again questions need to be asked - the guy is terrible and has been (baring one few month period) since he got here.

We also absolutely need another centre forward - Bony - again he is woeful - Pep will need to be a miracle worker to get him to play at the level required. If Kun gets injured we are banking on Bony (see previous comment), Kelechi (good but very inexperienced)

Sterling (who couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo)

and then 2 players who have never played in the prem (Nolito and Sane) - both wide players

None of them are good enough (as of yet for some) to replace kun over a long period of time and only Kelechi is a natural goal scorer...Nolito is a wide player whose best season is 12-13 (decent for a wide player but can he actually play as a centre forward for any long period of time and in a tougher league)

Sane (mooted to play more central in the future but not at present). Hugely risky if this is how it turns out in the end. KDB is the only over player we have with a real eye for goal.

Just think we are missing a trick here with Pep now in charge to really dominate and lay a marker down this season and for the next few seasons. (if our transfers work out the way we are seeing at present)
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You, me and everyone else on here doesn,t know how any of our new signings will pan out, that includes gundogan and stones, so just go with the flow, enjoy the ride and what will be, will be.
 
Unless Yaya is slim and bang at it I think we need another CM who can help boss possession.
It's not unlikely that both Gundogan and Silva could miss a month here and there. Kroos probably won't be leaving Real and he'd cost a shitload but someone like Thiago fits the bill
 
eversince 76 said:
Typical comment from someone who has no believe in what Pep can do with the players we have and the youth products. You want us to buy buy buy and that'll do it. Well ...it won't.
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Pep is building a team.

People have forgotten how that works & are just used to managers trying to buy one instantly instead, & if it doesn't work, try to buy another one. That's us since the first title win. 'We must buy'. We didn't sign 'x' so we can't win.

What Pep is doing is clearly not just about this season & can't be done in one transfer window.
 
I'm certainly prepared to give Pep his lead and trust him to put a team together that will if he leaves in 3 years be worth megabucks should a new man want to change it again.

I see no reason why we won't break playing records next season even with the majority of starters being last year's squad. Tactical awareness is a wonderful thing something our last manager had very little idea of.

Forward with the revolution.
 
Instead of just signing 'obvious' players I'd hoped we'd bring in a couple of smart signings. Going for Stones is obvious for me. I had hoped by now we'd be seeing an exodus of Yaya ,Nasri,Kolorov, Delph,Clichy etc. Still time maybe???
 
CityFan94 said:
Sane and Stones will be world class in 3-5 years, but will they play a big part of a title winning side next season?

We need Bonucci. Him and Gundogan would make a huge difference straight away. Sprinkle Stones, Sane and Nolito on top of that and it's a great window.

I definitely think we need one more big, experienced signing.
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Akinfenwa ?
 
eversince 76 said:
Typical comment from someone who has no believe in what Pep can do with the players we have and the youth products. You want us to buy buy buy and that'll do it. Well ...it won't.
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Typical knee jerk comment as well

You clearly missed the bit where I said that I totally get the signing of your players with potential (young talent)

You also clearly missed the bit where I said that Pep is probably the only manager capable of rejuvenating Yaya.

I want us to buy yes (so do you or you wouldn't be interested in the transfer forum would you) - I want us to buy the right mix of players. The only negative Ive said is that I don't rate Nolito. I absolutely get why we would go for Stones and like I clearly said Gudongan is absolute class and so would Bonucci be (if we get him) - again all this is in the original post.

No-one knows whether Sane will make the grade...thats what potential is...he may, he may not
Do you not think that we need an upgrade in midfield...I think we do...can pep change the performance of some players - of course he can but IF Yaya has another season like he did then we are heavily reliant on Ferna and Gudongan (once he aint injured) providing the driving force......Ferna is a superb player but can he do it for a second season running ( pick up the slack as he did last year?)

Do you not think we need a left back???.....most of the members on here seem to say that we do....Im sorry but Kolorov is shit defensively...he is worse that that actually; he is a liability!

What do you see happening IF we lose Kun for any amount of time???? Would you be confident with say Kelechi and sterling.....I wouldn't ( and i like both players)....add to that list Nolito and Sane (neither with prem experience - fact) and neither of them are centre forwards (though they can play there)......
 
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