CarryOnVilla Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Man I feel sad… I haven’t used my uncle Phil gif all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, Jas10 said: if you saw Sky asking Poch about Palmer signing fotr Chelsea the other day , unless he was having a really shit day , it looked quite clear he has zero to no say in transfers and looked quite pissed about the whole thing Hopefully our approach will play dividends in the long run 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshie2000 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Mazrim said: I still think there's something brewing ... Sorry, that was me, I'd been baking 1 all day, but just dropping kids off at the pool, so should be ok now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, Jas10 said: It's why Emery insisted on getting Monchi in. He didn't want a situation (like at Arsenal) where players were bought without his full agreement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, Lochheads twin said: I assume Qatar will not have to worry about tonights deadline to complete any possible Coutinho deal. Hence the lack of urgency on Phil's potential departure. The club would obviously prefer the money in hand before completing any replacement deal. I suppose we could have told them that regardless of their deadline they have to complete it today or we'll keep him. Just to try and hurry the deal along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, CVByrne said: or more realistically the players we wanted to add weren't available or chose other clubs to join. Demebele joining PSG clearly scuppered the possibility of Torres joining. They were forced to sell Dembele instead basically. Yes - been the story for a few consecutive windows now. Struggling to attract the big names. Still progress has been made but maybe not all at once as many were hoping. Need another season of Unai magic to keep the boat moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I think last night showed we don’t need to panic buy last minute signings. We have some youth players that are more than good enough for the group games in the ECL. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, villaglint said: Yes - been the story for a few consecutive windows now. Struggling to attract the big names. Still progress has been made but maybe not all at once as many were hoping. Need another season of Unai magic to keep the boat moving forward. In fairness... I think most people are relatively happy. People unhappy are more likely to be folks who's expectations are too high in the first place. Everything else around the club indicates that we know what we are doing from top to bottom. Perspective and context is everything as well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Emery must be convinced that Watkins won't get injured for the entire season if we aren't bringing anyone else in. Granted he is a fit lad but it is a bit of a gamble. Jonhson would have been a good signing but Spurs must have a bigger budget regardless of not being in Europe this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, villan95 said: I suppose we could have told them that regardless of their deadline they have to complete it today or we'll keep him. Just to try and hurry the deal along. I mean we can tell them that but they will know that any reasonable offer will get the deal done any time they like. I need to sell my clapped-out old car and I can say it has to be today to anyone interested… but I’ll still take the cash next week if they offer it! (This is true if anyone needs a car, it’s in great shape I promise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Emery must be convinced that Watkins won't get injured for the entire season if we aren't bringing anyone else in. Granted he is a fit lad but it is a bit of a gamble. Jonhson would have been a good signing but Spurs must have a bigger budget regardless of not being in Europe this season. Or maybe he's confident that even if he does get injured, we'll find another way to play and score goals... And use the other players we have who can fill in as forwards as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Bournemouth agree deal for Sinisterra and in talks with Leicester for Daka. Proving that late deals are happening. Not for us though, but who knows what Monchi is doing behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Davis sale confirmed… Philogene n Phil next? Hause? - Unai also said, in his presser, that Championship clubs are constantly enquiring about our young players and “we will see this afternoon” which ones leave, which stay and we use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshie2000 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Or maybe he's confident that even if he does get injured, we'll find another way to play and score goals... And use the other players we have who can fill in as forwards as well? Considering we have scored 16 in 5 games and ollie got 3 against hibs only, I think we'll be ok if worst happens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, Adam2003 said: I mean we can tell them that but they will know that any reasonable offer will get the deal done any time they like. I need to sell my clapped-out old car and I can say it has to be today to anyone interested… but I’ll still take the cash next week if they offer it! (This is true if anyone needs a car, it’s in great shape I promise). True although he's already been used off the bench this season in both league matches he was available so at least we don't look that desperate to sell him. But you're right that any good offer over the next couple of weeks will likely lead to a sale regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teale's 'tache Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Or maybe he's confident that even if he does get injured, we'll find another way to play and score goals... And use the other players we have who can fill in as forwards as well? He's the most tactically astute manager I think we've ever had, and incredibly meticulous with it, he'll have multiple plans in place if Watkins gets injured. We may not have a direct replacement for him in the squad, but it doesn't mean the end of the world if we have to play in a slightly different way to get the best out of a different kind of player. Unai sees solutions where others see problems. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted September 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2023 33 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: if you saw Sky asking Poch about Palmer signing fotr Chelsea the other day , unless he was having a really shit day , it looked quite clear he has zero to no say in transfers and looked quite pissed about the whole thing Hopefully our approach will play dividends in the long run This is definitely the case. During last Jan transfer window you could visible see Potter stressed out in press conferences about yet another new transfer to try and bed in. He was more or less saying: please no more, let me work with what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Emery must be convinced that Watkins won't get injured for the entire season if we aren't bringing anyone else in. Granted he is a fit lad but it is a bit of a gamble. Jonhson would have been a good signing but Spurs must have a bigger budget regardless of not being in Europe this season. You do realise there is a January transfer window don't you?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Very quiet on Philogene’s move to Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjavfc Posted September 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2023 Duran, Diaby and Zaniolo are fine cover for Watkins through a short term injury, potentially with a tweak to the system. If theres a long term injury then we will be badly impacted but we would no doubt line up the replacement for Jan 1st. Our sales and restraint in the summer gives us the flexibility to go big in January if there’s a good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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