Totally, need to be brave and stick to your guns in the window Obviously in an ideal world we would quality in the door straight away then can add depth towards the end but it's often the other way around
Dont think it necessarily a relegation that would bother them as such. I think it'll be the role he will have to play. A lot of off the ball work, probably have to play defensive and more disciplined. Potential he will be 'shackled' by the way we and he would have to play. In contrast to those German teams, will dominate the ball a lot of the time, overpower teams and have better quality players around him. Spotlight will be away too.
Certainly seen a few times we are willing to, when we are left a bit short at the end of the window despite speakman saying we wanted certain reinforcements - thats the 2 sides of it though i suppose you either get exactly who you want or are left a couple shy.
Yeah, I'd be surprised and a little disappointed if we moved away from it, its worked for 4 years now. What Im hoping is, the younger players will be aiming to get now, will be the ones ready to contribute immediately rather than a year or two down the line, that's the big difference. Tough ask mind but looking forward to seeing what we do.
I think that apart from the Interest with incoming players...KS has a job to show the exit door a fair few players.. Rusyn, Ekwah, Hemir, Aouchiche, Matate, Ba, Pembele and potentially Triantis.... Going to be busy..I can't see any of these staying...I would like to hang on to Triantis, but feel he will be on his way
Btw can we have a bit of a moratorium on links from football insider this summer? Absolute click bait bullshit. The less I hear from Graham ****ing Bailey the better tbh
I'm probably reading too much into the remote possibility that Jobe stays, (personally, I think he will go to Dortmund). Just wondering if the potential of Henderson signing could be factor. I remember seeing Jude telling reporters that he was also seeking counsel from Henderson when they were together in the England squad and praising his quality and professionalism. I'm probably miles off as usual mind...
I like hearing from him to be honest, whatever he says the opposite is true so you do actually get some news from him indirectly
I think his stats are better than Clarkes last season from CM. He’s worth around the same, perhaps a little more.
Not sure how true this is, apparently Jobe will sign for Dortmund but in Jan, He wants to see if he can make it in the PL. if not he’ll go in Jan. this was off a TikTok so pinch of salt needed
makes no sense for anyone to plan that ahead of time. He either goes now or next summer. More likely now I’d say but would love it if it’s another year.
I believe he wants us as in SAFC to make it. If were doing alright I expect at least next season from him. We have done a SNQ on him. He luvs us.
What’s people’s opinions on Barkey. Could be a good one to look at for some experience in midfield and add some solid depth
Jobe to me will want to have at least one season in the best league in the world if he decides to move on so he will have that with us. As Gil mentioned he luvs us and his team mates. I believe somewhere down the road he will team up with his brother but for now I hope he stays. I understand also if the club has gotten an offer they can't refuse....well...you can't refuse. He's got to be knocking on the door for a full cap now we are in the EPL. I think it makes sense for all parties because he is so young just for him to have one more season with us....
Imo we'll add experience in the free/cheap market Lamptey / Walker-Peters / Mitchell(unlikely) / Henderson. Then sign 3 or 4 for decent money from France. Wait for the loan market to shape up properly and choose from there. People might not like it but I can see Danns coming in or at least 1 from Liverpool.
Not for me. Where would he play? Shows some talent, but never consistent. Memory might be wrong but seems to pick up his share of injuries. Will want big money. Let him go back to Everton.