Summer Transfers 2013

[The Mighty Hog 523]

My mate reckons we are in talks about a loan move for Ba

Just popped up on my Twitter feed too. Sky North East are running with it and the Gomis thing.

[Kitman 2207]

I expect JFK is already packing the cases for his next holiday. Any transfer business would be a massive inconvenience

[Kid Dynamite 7030]

A loan for Ba and Remy would be a piss take either way. Are we fucking Boro these days or something?

[Toonpack 9431]

In my view, it's understood between Pardew and Ashley that the ONLY requirement on Pardew is to survive in the league. He got an 8 year deal and won't be fired in those 8 years as long as we are on the top flight (outer outside of the relation places).

 

Pardew is happy with that long term contract, and minimal expectations. He'll not rock the boat insisting on any further funds or better depth and the added pressure for improved performance that comes with it.

 

Still just trying to be West Brom.

I think that's now the truth of it, in terms of, he's now in a place where it's absolutely no "fun", in fact he probably hates it, the stick he gets, the agents and all the s*** that goes around (who's fault that is, is irrelevant) and continuing, with any ambition, is likely to be nothing but very expensive for no guaranteed return. I reckon he's got to the stage of "f*** it" to the point that he wants his wedge back asap at which point he'll get shot if he can, but until then it won't cost him a penny if he can possibly avoid it.

 

We're screwed in the meantime.

 

Bit like buying your dream house but then finding out it's a total money-pit and the neighbours hate you, but you've got it habitable and you can rent it out and recover something.

[Christmas Tree 4725]

A loan for Ba and Remy would be a piss take either way. Are we fucking Boro these days or something?

The irony of that statement

[Barney 0]

[scotty84 0]

Shane Long always looks a threat when he plays against us, and he's only 25 (?) so fits out buying policy. This would be a good signing, although if it's our only one then its not what I think we're craving, as I don't see him as a player who can hold the ball up for the likes of Cisse.

 

Doesn't he have a track record of being injured?

[scotty84 0]

And we won't be in for Ba, he would see it as a major step back to return here now I would think. Heard rumours he's off to Roma.

[Lackie92 1]

SSN saying we are in for Ba - wouldn't be surprised if we go for a loan deal if Gomis deal falls through again!

[trooper 940]

A loan deal for a player we sold 6 months ago is this what its come to what a load of shite

[rogerbarton 24]

To be honest, Ba is probably exactly the kind of player we need right now. Him and a little more creativity from midfield and we'd be okay for about 10th I reckon. 12 million euros for Long? Have I read that correctly?

[trooper 940]

Dont get me wrong im not against Ba as a player it just seems all wrong to borrow someone back we've just sold its fucking crazy

[santiagomn8 0]

Ba coming back in loan does sound ridiculous to me but at this point ill take what we can get hopefully he can pick up scoring goals again. Idk if I like this cabaye staying thing I rather get the money and buy a replacement he has been in bad form,refused to play for us, is depressed or whatever is going on in his head doesn't sound like the best player to have at the moment

[PaddockLad 17281]

Chelsea triggered Ba's release clause last January, they offered him a contract on the back of it. The manager has changed, now if they bring in Rooney he's 4th choice at best. World Cup at the end of the season. Common sense by all parties iyam. Sign the fucker up.

[Kitman 2207]

I agree, yes please. I'm a bit dubious about him wanting to come back to us however

[Christmas Tree 4725]

All this has leaked out of JFK's meeting yesterday.

 

It's either news to deflect from weakened cup news

 

Or

 

An effort to put pressure on Gomis.

 

 

I'd have him back but would we simply be back to Cisse and Ba not playing well together unless he agrees to play out wide as he did in the 5th finish year.

[Dr Gloom 21924]

i'd take ba, gomis, long. fucking anybody. loan move or permanent deal. the very likely alternative is nobody

[trophyshy 7083]

This Adam Armstrong will be like a new signing.

[essembeeofsunderland 811]

Will Chelsea be paying half his wages because his wage would have doubled when he signed for Chelsea

I read the other day that Chelsea could be moving away from Stamford Bridge and playing in a 60,000 stadium a few miles away.Just think,17 years of history gone,just like that.

Edited August 28, 2013 by essembeeofsunderland

[Howay 12496]

I'd love Ba back tbh, the blokes finishing ability is among the best in the league. I like Shane Long in all, hopefully we can sign someone permanently mind or we're back to square one again next season.

Edited August 28, 2013 by Howay

[Ayatollah Hermione 13873]

I'd love Ba back tbh, the blokes finishing ability is among the best in the league. I like Shane Long in all, hopefully we can sign someone permanently mind or we're back to square one again next season.

 

Aye, I don't think any of us are in a position to twist about Ba, considering we don't look like scoring goals otherwise.

[Howay 12496]

Aye, I don't think any of us are in a position to twist about Ba, considering we don't look like scoring goals otherwise.

That's it really we look completely inept up front whereas Ba can literally score out of nothing, Cisse did the same his first half season but whereas that's stopped Ba can do it pretty consistently. I'd not worry about the relegation spots if Ba was playing for us.

[Tom 14011]

i'd take ba, gomis, long. fucking anybody. loan move or permanent deal. the very likely alternative is nobody

 

Aye it's a bit daft people talking about ''Who they'd take'' as if we've been signing players like Sunderland all summer.

[trooper 940]

We're agreed nobody has a problem with Ba coming in it's just a dire situation at the club and doesn't deflect that the club have spent fuck all this window

[loonyTOON 10]

Gut is telling me there's zero chance of Ba coming back on loan. We can't afford another loanee with high wages. And not sure I want him back. He had his chance, and he left. Tough shit, enjoy the bench son at Chelski (sorry reserves, no room on the bench for you) and now tell us that you can play at a better club than ours.