I mean really. Are we? Or have we just got to make do with what we have for the rest of the season? I know money is tight, but come on.
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I mean really. Are we? Or have we just got to make do with what we have for the rest of the season? I know money is tight, but come on.
Doesn't look good , I suppose the International break doesn't help and the Premiership window has only just closed , perhaps more loans in these worrying financial times .
Well, Gunnersaurus was available for a short time until Ozil offered to pay his wages.
We might have been in for him!
It seems that every year, I trot out the same comment. "We only need a couple of players, and we're there. If we spent £10m or £15m on three or four players, we'd get promoted". Okay, I know if we did go up, we'd have to spend a whole lot more, but my point is that, on paper at least, success is within touching distance.
I wonder if fans of other clubs think the same?
They probably do, and in these times you might be able to grab a few good players at knock down prices as well .Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
I think this squad needs at least 3 first team players to get near the playoffs. At the moment I just see a struggle.
I'd go as high as 6Quote:
Originally Posted by 2b2bdoo
Without some sort of Big injection of quality I can see us being shuffled around in the bottom 6 most of the season. Let’s hope the window and international break br8ngs a change.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2b2bdoo
Well last season was a minor miracle then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorcus
I'd like at least 2 in ideally, players who are pushing to start not just squad fillers. Don't see it happening though and in current times it's no great surprise.
Anyone in the division could get near the playoffs with 3 new guaranteed first teamers probablyQuote:
Originally Posted by 2b2bdoo
Probably not
How anyone, in the current covid climate, can expect their club to spend £10m - £15m on players is beyond me. Most Championship clubs will be struggling to just stay afloat. Even though we have sold 13000+ season tickets, which is excellent, that is down a few thousand on last year, plus all the other match day revenue losses including away fan sales, hospitality etcQuote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
Lets say for arguments sake we have about a 10% chance of being promoted at the start of the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
How much do you move the needle with an investment of £15 million?
up to 20% 30, 40, 50? theres still a big chance that you fail and then the money is wasted.
There are no guarantees, and even though the rewards for promotion are great, there are many examples of clubs spending a lot and going nowhere!
I think Tan is pragmatic - to invest now is too risky - a big chance you see no return on your investment.#
I think if we start well one season and are amongst the top few clubs at christmas then you could see more significant investment, as there's a better chance that it'll get you over the line.
I still think we'll bring acouple of players in. Harris seems to recognise the importance of bringing down the average age of the team.
Yep agree, I still think we’re in for Sanderson.Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
I think Tan is the exact opposite of pragmatic. He's overspent needlessly and failed to spend when it has been necessary. He's also shown himself to be prone to knee-jerk reactions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
This is 100% true as finances are stretched across the football league, however a look at the current free transfer list shows that there's some serious talent out there. Whilst it feels a little champ manager and there are some of those on the list, like Wilshere etc, would be far from affordable with our wage budget but they would be in the minority and there are guys in there with and recent top end of the championship experience and we should surely be all over them?Quote:
Originally Posted by dml1954
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/stat...agslosespieler
The case for prudence is, of course, a strong one, but it could also be argued that the time to spend is when the market is depressed. That’s to say that if our rivals are cutting back, then now might actually be a good time to spend a little, particularly as some clubs might be keen to raise cash and increase our chances of success.
Getting out of the Championship is more important than ever because Premier League clubs are less reliant on match day revenue.
Of course, it’s a gamble and I like the club to be sustainable, but is this an opportunity too good to miss?
Not too many on there any more, who would improve us or we could affordQuote:
Originally Posted by Punxsutawney Phil
Seeing as we don't have any one to back up Osei-Tutu and Tomlin there's not much they'd need to improve on!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Which is why we need to build our youth programme and be patient.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Our current team is mid table at best so an odd one or two players, would no doubt improve us but, maybe up to 6-8.
A very big gamble
Es I think last season was a minor miracle and I am sure it will be proved this season
who would you have from that list then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Punxsutawney Phil
I'd 100% offer Gunter a pay as you play, I'm sure his influence off the pitch on the youngsters would be a huge plus, similarly Danny Simpson. I like Osei-Tutu and think that he'd learn for an older more experienced head, if we play our cards right I can see us taking him long term so developing him this way can be a benefit to us. Cuco Martina could also be an option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Others on the list in terms of midfield would be Jackson Irvine, Pajtim Kasami, Raj van La Parra, Steve Defour, Andre Green and a long shot would be Alen Halilovic. All have different qualities and at different stages of their careers but would give us options we currently lack as well the majority providing experience of the championship.
Guter has signed for Charlton on a 2 yer deal, with an option of a third!Quote:
Originally Posted by Punxsutawney Phil
when has anyone ever actally had a pay as you play deal?
Fair enough I hadn't seen that reported anywhere, you've found the ammo to ridicule you were looking for. You win the internet todayQuote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Jackson Irvine was at Hull last year, who were shiteQuote:
Originally Posted by Punxsutawney Phil
Raj van La Parra is a left winger and we have 2 of those already
Steven Defour is already 32
Andre Green is another left winger, who's never really done much at this level.
Halilovic could be interesting.
Nah it's all about opinions, people I think are shite usually go on to have a brilliant season :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Punxsutawney Phil
Wilfrid kaptoum looked pretty interesting off that list, until I looked at his injury history. I don't think I've seen a player with as many long term muscle tears
I see it a little differently with the wingers, these days the attacking midfield positions are far more fluid and La Parra and Green aren't just left wingers. Green in particular can play up front too where we are lacking and is someone on the list who could develop and have a sell on value.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Also not sure being relegated means the whole squad are automatically the worst players in that given league? I think we signed Danny Ward from relegated Rotherham and he was a very serviceable back up
Got to bear in mind we are analysing this list don't have access to a scouting network, I'm sure there are some unheralded options on there that can become assets with the right coaching. If only the club had invested some money in scouting....Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Yeah that's true enough about Ward, we also got Marshall from a relegated team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Punxsutawney Phil
I don't know too much about Green tbf definitely a better age than a lot of the players on there.
How about this guy? Left out of Arsenal’s Europa League Squad, they could lend him to us and even if they paid most of his wages they’d be no worse off, since he never plays! https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54464179
He has a bad enough attitude playing for one of the biggest clubs in the EPL. Can you imagine what he'd be like turning out for us?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw
not that he would drop down to the championship, but if he goes to a club where he's undoubtedly the main man then I think you'd see a different ozil. some players are just like thatQuote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
Didn't Mark Hudson come from a relegated Charlton as well?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk