T-Dog Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 3 hours ago, ejs1111 said: Am I the only one who is not all that impressed with Gallagher? He has a great engine, presses well, aggressive. But struggles with the ball in tight areas, erratic passes, not really a technical player per se. Frankly I see a younger SJM- but with no backside. He's not worth $40mil or whatever the asking price is. Our current starting 11 CMs are better players. He wouldn't come here to be a squad player. Would he replace SJM? Youri? Luiz? Kamara? I just don't see it. Maybe thats why I'm just a fan! haha Preach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 1 hour ago, Adam2003 said: It’s a funny game for perspectives - I think he was way better at Palace than he’s been for Chelsea. I thought he had a lot of potential there and has mostly stalled. It’s not the only indicator but he made his debut for England in 2021 during those Palace days… and he still can’t properly break into a side that is so desperate for any sort of central midfield option that it has used Jordan Henderson while in Saudi Arabia, an OK kid who has come through at the worst Man United side in 30+ years, Kalvin Phillips when he couldn’t get in the City (or West Ham) sides, etc. Still, I say again, I do think Emery could make him a player - likely a long-term McGinn replacement in terms of role. He actually player a really different role at Palace, looked more technical and definitely scored more goals. Interesting to see how his game has changed, certainly become more of a presence and box to box CM. Fair point about England though, we're short of quality CMs and he still can't get in (I think he might start now though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted May 30 VT Supporter Share Posted May 30 Never gonna happen in a month of Sundays close the thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wishywashy Posted May 30 Popular Post Share Posted May 30 3 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: Never gonna happen in a month of Sundays close the thread A month of Wednesdays, on the other hand... 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 4 hours ago, _AA_786 said: Out of interest, if Gallagher is 40m... how much is Wharton from Palace? Higher or lower? Wharton's at least double, if not even more. Palace signed him four months ago to start and Gallagher is out of contract next summer (which is partially why he is only 40m) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Is Gallagher this window's Rashica? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_AA_786 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 52 minutes ago, Villaphan04 said: Wharton's at least double, if not even more. Palace signed him four months ago to start and Gallagher is out of contract next summer (which is partially why he is only 40m) I get the market is whatever it is with silly prices banded about but it just seems when we've been talking about Gallagher the price hasn't been debated as much. Are his numbers and is his energy / skillset (when having 1yr left) really deemed £40m? He's a decent player but I have a reservation to helping Chelsea with their FFP troubles. That's that when I thought about other comparables and its equally mad that someone who's played 4 months of PL football after a £20m move is potentially worth £80m as you're saying. We really need Monchi to be getting the Wharton type profiles before they explode rather than spending £40m once they're in the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 9 hours ago, _AA_786 said: I get the market is whatever it is with silly prices banded about but it just seems when we've been talking about Gallagher the price hasn't been debated as much. Are his numbers and is his energy / skillset (when having 1yr left) really deemed £40m? He's a decent player but I have a reservation to helping Chelsea with their FFP troubles. That's that when I thought about other comparables and its equally mad that someone who's played 4 months of PL football after a £20m move is potentially worth £80m as you're saying. We really need Monchi to be getting the Wharton type profiles before they explode rather than spending £40m once they're in the prem. I think £40m is a fair valuation these days. I think Mount cost more than that (lol). Personally I'd rather us try and sign Onana from Everton if we have that kind of money, as he fills the position we are really short of numbers in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 9 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: Is Gallagher this window's Rashica? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 (edited) 10 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: Is Gallagher this window's Rashica? The thread would need to have 50 to 100 posts a day, last until August and pass 375 pages chocked full of gifs, fish puns, tit puns and cursory references to a "worldie that the player once scored against Bayern" to even come close to that car crash of a saga. Edited May 31 by Steero113 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishVilla10 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 17 hours ago, Zero7 said: Improves our starting 11 and can score, sign him up All players fit he’s not in the starting 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted May 31 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31 14 minutes ago, IrishVilla10 said: All players fit he’s not in the starting 11 Your right but all players are never fit especially with the extra games we have next season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 15 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: Is Gallagher this window's Rashica? One can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Enda Posted May 31 Popular Post Share Posted May 31 Gallagher is not a “decent” player fellas. He’s an excellent footballer, the captain of a PL team, a full England international entering his prime, and £40m is the new £20m. I’d rather we spend the money on a new RB, but Gallagher would be a very shrewd signing. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 2 hours ago, IrishVilla10 said: All players fit he’s not in the starting 11 He could quite easily be depending on form and fitness and tactics. He's on a par with most of our midfielders in one form or another in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 (edited) 2 hours ago, IrishVilla10 said: All players fit he’s not in the starting 11 If Emery signed him for £40m you'd assume he very much would Edited May 31 by wishywashy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Waring Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 Hope Watkins and Konsa are tapping him up in training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted May 31 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31 Played well against us, probably motm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 I've said before I'm not sure what Gallagher is as a player. But Unai Emery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongVillan Posted May 31 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31 (edited) He looks shit to ordinary most of the time I watched him play for Chelsea, but must admit he was very good against us in both the fa cup and league game this year. Plus I genuinely think he is in that England squad becos of the team he plays for, not on merit. Like some here, and prob the boring take of this, if good for Unai than it's good with me. Edited May 31 by HongKongVillan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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