Does anyone else think Kinnear, is like one of those smug politicians, thinks we believe everything he says, when he really says very little of substance. That statement could mean anything or nothing at all.
Breakdown of Roofe's transfer fee 4m transfer fee with a further 3m in add ons if Anderlecht win the Champions League
Dodgy article, imo. Anyone I know who got a list like that would have it plastered all over t'internet. Didn't happen, so likely it didn't happen. Timing is also questionable. Don't think Bielsa was in the country at that time. And any time I've met him or seen him speak to people in the street, he uses the same one line when asked a question: "I no speak english", delivered with a big smile. Next, we played 4-3-3? I must have missed that game. Finally, he continues the legend that Jansson was sold for FFP. We all know he wasn't. This is a fairy story. Would be nice if true, but not even close.
So Neil we are not a selling club well I must sat selling 28 players this window would appear we are and I still think Phillips will leave this time as wellalong with Kiko Are we stronger than last season only if the youngsters come good otherwise we are far worse
I need a rocking horse for the niece dont suppose you have one for sale do you ? I will give you $300 up front and another $150 if it wins the Grand National
Well stop it, we're getting angry enough, if we don't get a good player in, there could be trouble ahead can you imagine only being good enough to beat nillwall by 3
But of those 28 players how many of them got meaningful game time with ourselves. Saiz, but we lost him in December in reality, so his leaving hasn't worsened the squad Clarke - Yes I think we sold him for a lower price than most expected, however he is still here for this season, so the squad has not been made worse by that transfer Jansson - Because of the unknown regarding White, this is potentially a deficit in the squad We then bring in Costa - maybe some see him as a replacement for Saiz so that cancels out, or some may consider him to be an improvement So of the players who have left that had meaningful game time, we have replaced one of them within someone of unknown potential, one of those has returned on loan and another has been replaced by someone of at least equal quality and yet you think the squad is far worse as at today, based on those players who have actually left at this moment in time. I will agree that from a fans expectation that we have not exactly strengthened in my opinion, but I feel saying we are far worse is a bit of an over reaction. Obviously the final week of the transfer window may change my opinion for either better or worse
Beginning to think these pressers are a waste of time. Easy questions asked because the journos respect him too much. His answers however nonsensical are never picked up or questioned. If indeed Pontus was our best player why would you sell him for a quid when you have 30 other players you could throw out and get miles more money in. As it stands we are way over £20m old so why is the measly £5m for Pontus actually that important. I smell BS Why were no questions asked about why we have no CBs at the club and why isnt he bothered about that. Cooper, White and Struijk covering 2 teams backed up by Ayling (injured) Beradi (Banned) and Phillips (not a CB) isnt an answer. Has Bielsa opted to play he first team and the U23s without using 2 CBs? Nessy, Diaz, Pontus, O'Connor all binned Keepers WTAF is going on? OK BPF can do one because he wanted to leave but whats the plan? We have stories about Kiko, about Huffer... No real questions asked, no pressing for real answers so all a bit meh. Anyone else pick up on the thing he said about 5 players but if we cant get any I dont want anyone else because they wont improve the team?
