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Was January the biggest transfer flop window ever?

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  1. Chappaz

    Chappaz Active Member

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    Andy Carroll = £35million - 6 apps since January, only two goals. Lots of injuries.

    Fernando Torres = £50million - 11 apps, 1 goal. Still looks ****e even after that goal.

    Edin Dzeko = £27million - 13 apps, 1 goal

    I know there have been plenty of successful signings, like Suarez and Luiz, but these are three of the biggest signings in Premier League history, and they've all been a bit ****e so far.

    What a strange old month that was. Can anyone think of any other transfer windows which were worse than that?
     
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  2. It's all gone Fabricio

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    Kuqi is world class though :D
     
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  3. I want curly hair too

    I want curly hair too Active Member

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    I'd wait a year before judging, Carroll could be top scorer this time next season you never know
    edit: but yeah I do agree it has been terrible looking at it now
     
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  4. overseasTOON

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    Wasn't Robinhio signed in a January transfer window as well?
     
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  5. Why aye Cabaye

    Why aye Cabaye Active Member

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    We didn't get Kuqi until Feb, so I agree!
     
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  6. Colly NUFC

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    Januarys always ****. Bents got a fair few for Villa and probably saved their season, while Carroll and Torres will both top 15 goals next season if they stay fit.
     
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    Has to be Torres, he currently looks worse than Ameobi. I know Dzeko cost a lot but he doesn't really suit Man City's style of play as they don't usually start with two out and out wingers. Also it's Dzeko's first time in the PL.
     
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  8. Darth Gogledd

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    There was many poor signings, but there was also a great many good signings.

    Bearing in mind, Dzeko has played mostly as a sub, and has actually scored 2 (one took a deflection off Silva on the way in.)
     
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  9. Chappaz

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    Yeah all-in-all it hasn't been TOO bad when you look at the positive signings. I just can't think of another transfer window where three of the most hyped and expensive players since the EPL began have all flopped so much within their first six months.
     
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    Ah bollocks!
    Should I start a new one suggesting feb as the best time for transfers?
     
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