Joniesta (Jonny Williams - CONFIRMED)

[LeningradCowboy]

Re: Joniesta

If we make the assumption that we're able to beat out the competition and sign that player, that means our wingers next year would be Mowatt and Murphy only.

I'm not sure what you're on about. Mowatt is a central midfielder.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Re: Joniesta

When MM leaves Wilson on the bench, I really don't see the need for this signing.

It's not that area of the pitch that we're weakest

I think Wilson needed a kick up the arse. I hope he starts next week, that cameo was his best performance for us. He was a constant danger to Millwall.

[LeningradCowboy]

Re: Joniesta

Apparently Barnsley want 1m plus for him, so it’s a bit of a non starter!

Apparently, Barnsley are hopeful of keeping him in this transfer window, but even if they don't sell him, he can sign a pre-contract agreement with other clubs because he's over 23 and his existing deal runs out in less than 6 months.

[MacAdder]

Re: Joniesta

He'd form a fine front three with Tomlin and Vassell.......in the treatment room. He'd be a total waste of funds. 90 League starts and 84 subs appearances in 10 years. Unless we are preparing for League 1 next year?

I was thinking exactly the same.

Those stats are alarmingly bad and should be one of the first things our transfer committee should be looking at, a deciding factor in looking elsewhere.

Let's hope that this story is being used as leverage/a smokescreen for a marquee signing!

[surge]

Re: Joniesta

We need to think about players who:

i) fit our budget
ii) fill a need in the squad now or in the immediate future
iii) help with the aim of playing more football
iv) either meet the aim of bringing squad age down (increasing value, increasing dynamism in squad) or support the younger players coming through
v) help us win and climb the table

It's so bizarre to read thread after thread about being bored with our style of play and there being no longer term plan then this thread where several moan about a player who meets at least four out of the five desirable qualities which form our longer term plan.

Correction just in case there was any confusion in what I meant.

[The Hooded Claw]

Re: Joniesta

I was thinking exactly the same.

Those stats are alarmingly bad and should be one of the first things our transfer committee should be looking at, a deciding factor in looking elsewhere.

Let's hope that this story is being used as leverage/a smokescreen for a marquee signing!

We’re more likely to be buying a marquee.

[springer blue]

Re: Joniesta

He’s an excellent footballer, 45 mins each with tomlin, midfield sorted,

[Heisenberg]

Re: Joniesta

I thought we were a Welsh club so we should have a majority of Welsh players who are proud to play in the Capital of Wales!

Should we play in the League of Wales too?

[Heisenberg]

Re: Joniesta

Correction just in case there was any confusion in what I meant.

He's one of the most injury prone professional footballers that I can think of, he as has never been able to produce performances in this division and he actually seems to be struggling in the league below this one. Why on earth would we be excited about him signing?

[City123]

Re: Joniesta

I don't think we want him necessarily because he's a Wales international but because McCarthy worked with him before and likes him

Goals & assists aren't the only metric to judge a player either

[J R Hartley]

Re: Joniesta

I don't think we want him necessarily because he's a Wales international but because McCarthy worked with him before and likes him

Goals & assists aren't the only metric to judge a player either

They are when you’re an attacking player

[life on mars]

Re: Joniesta

How tall is he??
Watching yesterday he may need some height or he's likely to get neck ache watching the ball fly over his head.

Rather Arter

[City123]

Re: Joniesta

They are when you’re an attacking player

Not really, they're important obviously but there are other things that are measured which indicate how good they are, chances created, ball progression etc. You can create 5 great chances, but get no assists because the striker's shit, that's hardly your fault

[NYCBlue]

Re: Joniesta

McCarthy had him on loan at Ipswich, so maybe he knows how to get the best out of him.

Based on what we've seen so far, getting the best out of anything doesn't seem to be McCarthy's strong point.

[RonnieBird]

Re: Joniesta

He could combine with Flint couldn't he ?
I'm wondering whether MM understands that players who were good six years ago might be getting a bit worn out in 2021.