Jas10 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Tayls said: More importantly - why on earth has this been posted in this thread!!! Because he might take some of our players there? Coutinho? A way back for Digne? Sorry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allani Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Tayls said: More importantly - why on earth has this been posted in this thread!!! Maybe it will make it easier to do a deal to move Couts on??? Which would give us a nice wedge of cash for this transfer window and next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Steero113 said: There would be riots. Actual riots. Burnt stuff and everything. Fights. Hope he takes Phil with him. Their fans would just LOVE IT! Cheer them up by sending Digne back Surely not? Hilarious to even think about We thought McLeish was bad!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Surely not???!! Just when you thought things couldnt get worse for their poor fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VillaHatesMe Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Fine, let's go... That's just not true. He's the worst player in our first XI, followed by Bailey. This is the case most weeks. Both are going to probably be replaced this window, or at the very least, both will have serious competition for a place in the side. Have to disagree. I think part of the problem some fans have with Buendia is they expected him to be an attacking force based on what he did at Norwich. He hasn't been. However, what he has been, and what provides value to this team, and is the reason Emery won't be in any hurry to get rid of him, is his play off the ball. A forward who can do this will always be useful to a manager who is tactically flexible, and will always have a place. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: Outgoings are more important than incomings though. We need to get to a position where we can attack the Summer market without worrying about offloading players and the effect those players have on potential signings. Personally, I'd like to see Digne's and Coutinho's wages off the books. I also think we might see the sale of one of Bailey or Buendia if a suitable offer comes in. I consider incomings are more important than outgoings myself. I'm all for trimming the deadwood (we've been active in doing that already), but losing those four players now from the first team squad without replacing them, would leave us at real risk of being left short after this window in my opinion. I'm in no rush to weaken the squad before this season is done with. Whether and when we want to let players go, will ultimately be UE's decision and I would be surprised if any more than one of these four (if that), would be allowed to go during this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, VillaHatesMe said: Have to disagree. I think part of the problem some fans have with Buendia is they expected him to be an attacking force based on what he did at Norwich. He hasn't been. However, what he has been, and what provides value to this team, and is the reason Emery won't be in any hurry to get rid of him, is his play off the ball. A forward who can do this will always be useful to a manager who is tactically flexible, and will always have a place. I don't expect him to be an attacking force, I just expect him to be able to run a little bit quicker, be MUCH stronger and to be able to dribble and beat a man. He has none of those attributes. Honestly, if we're looking for our wide midfielders/forwards to just run around off the ball and tackle then McGinn starts ahead of him every day of the week. Players that cost £38m should also be able to do a lot more than he does. He'll be replaced in the starting XI soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted January 23, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2023 31 minutes ago, paul514 said: Just when you thought things couldnt get worse for their poor fans. Cor! Just imagine if Blues ever had any player that I’d ever heard of, and they became a shit manager, and then we’d appointed them in Jan 2016… next level riots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: I don't expect him to be an attacking force, I just expect him to be able to run a little bit quicker, be MUCH stronger and to be able to dribble and beat a man. He has none of those attributes. Honestly, if we're looking for our wide midfielders/forwards to just run around off the ball and tackle then McGinn starts ahead of him every day of the week. Players that cost £38m should also be able to do a lot more than he does. He'll be replaced in the starting XI soon. Play McGinn in Buendia's role and you won't see anywhere near the same level of defensive stats. You will see as many misplaced passes and attempted and failed through balls. You will probably get a similar number of goals. And maybe a few more successful ground duels where McGinn is on the receiving end of the tackle. Overall, neither is a particular improvement on the other. They're both decent offensive midfielders, but have a level that is, at its current best, mid table PL. Which is fine for where we are, probably needs to be improved on for where we want to be. Either by them adding to their game, or being replaced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jas10 Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 38 minutes ago, paul514 said: Just when you thought things couldnt get worse for their poor fans. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Luiz, Kamara, Ramsey and Guendouzi… I believe that it would be one of the most exciting, talented young midfields out there and possibly develop into one of the best outside of the “elite”… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 hours ago, paul514 said: Is it even 160k though I thought it was 120k I don't think anyone else goes above £100k a week for him if we do manage to move him on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Two players from the starting lineup vs Stevenage are already out the door, with Sanson soon to follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 24 minutes ago, Jas10 said: The stress of it all has made Little Phil start to go grey over night! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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duke313 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jas10 said: No refunds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jas10 said: This is horrible. However, didn't one on you on here say " He's a due an injury, and so far we've not had it, might be good timing etc. ? " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, duke313 said: No refunds Sold as seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 That’s the reason we shouldn’t have signed him in the first place. He’s had big issues with his knees in the past hasn’t he? I think we were relatively lucky with his injuries, but that right there shows why getting the money we did and the wages off his books was such a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheMelvillan Posted January 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Kinda gutted for him ngl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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