Kid Dynamite 6985 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 5 days to go. Happy with our signings but a striker is a must. Looks like it's coming down to Remy or Berahino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 It's weird that the club never ever sees the defence as worthy of spending money on. We have no end of crappy midfielders but we're only ever an injury or two away from crisis. If we do manage to save our skins this season, we need to completely rethink the defence imo. It's not good enough across the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4679 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 It's weird that the club never ever sees the defence as worthy of spending money on. We have no end of crappy midfielders but we're only ever an injury or two away from crisis. If we do manage to save our skins this season, we need to completely rethink the defence imo. It's not good enough across the board At least Williamson departs permanently tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21794 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Aye, new left back is a must and a centre back who could challenge colo for a start and provide cover for right back would be good. Â Fwiw, I was chatting to a spurs season season ticket holder today who reckons we've got a player in Townsend. He reckons he's got loads of potential but just had poccetino just didn't fancy him for whatever reason. Plus he's gagging to play his way back into contention for the England squad for the euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToony 41 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Plus he's gagging to play his way back into contention for the England squad for the euros. Â Oh you English and your funny idioms. Edited January 27, 2016 by LooneyToony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10682 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 i hate the thought of Remy coming back here purely on principle of him being a mercenary cunt, can't see us paying the money which if its 10+ he's not worth nevermind what his wages will be anyway. Â i'd say Spurs will land Berahino, we've probably helped with that paying for townsend. Â If we were 15th I'd agree, but I don't think we can be principled in this. Â If it were me, I'd would have bought Shelvey early doors, thrown money at Austin and Lacazette, brought Matip on the back of those three signings and wanked myself into a bloody mess as we scamper up the league table like rats up a drainpipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3809 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I would make a late attempt at Cahill on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34783 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 At least Shane departs permanently tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30221 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I would make a late attempt at Cahill on loan. Â And you would be insane to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4103 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 It's weird that the club never ever sees the defence as worthy of spending money on. We have no end of crappy midfielders but we're only ever an injury or two away from crisis. If we do manage to save our skins this season, we need to completely rethink the defence imo. It's not good enough across the board  Absolutely. Left back in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10682 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Â And you would be insane to do so. He's better than Taylor, Lascelles and arguably Coloccini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1219 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Colo has bucked his game up quite a bit recently and Mbemba has been performing all season. With Taylor almost fit and Lascelles there, there's absolutely no chance of us signing a centreback now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10682 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Colo has bucked his game up quite a bit recently and Mbemba has been performing all season. With Taylor almost fit and Lascelles there, there's absolutely no chance of us signing a centreback now. Â Â But again, if this club was run properly, we'd take him on loan until the end of the season because the short term outlay (wages & possible loan fee) is more than returned by his quality and experience. Â To be honest it should be covered by this Edited January 28, 2016 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer 3 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Anyone reckon we'll get a striker in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1219 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Of course but the club isn't run properly. Which again aswers your question of the other day, whether there has been a change of attitude towards transfer policy. There hasn't, it's all just reactive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1219 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Anyone reckon we'll get a striker in ?Probably someone like Gomis. Really don't fancy our chances of getting Berahino or Remy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30221 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 He's better than Taylor, Lascelles and arguably Coloccini. Â I'm certainly not doubting his talent. I'm saying that we he will have infinitely more attractive suitors than ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34783 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Â I'm certainly not doubting his talent. I'm saying that we he will have infinitely more attractive suitors than ourselves. Suppose Chelsea might want a player to go on loan to us as opposed to a permanent move to Liverpool for example. Especially as Hiddink might not be there beyond the summer. Obviously Cahill might tell us to fuck off and the wages would be a big issue for the owner etc. All moot anyway like I suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30221 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) I can't see Chelsea wanting to let him go, the only way I can see it happening is if Cahill throws a massive hissy fit and even then Chelsea can afford to keep him and not to play him as a warning to anyone else contemplating using the same tactic. Edited January 28, 2016 by ewerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34783 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I can't see Chelsea wanting to let him go, the only way I can see it happening is if Cahill throws a massive hissy fit and even then Chelsea can afford to keep him and not to play him as a warning to anyone else contemplating using the same tactic. There's been some speculation he's off but I would be surprised too. Especially as Terry is finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10682 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Â I'm certainly not doubting his talent. I'm saying that we he will have infinitely more attractive suitors than ourselves. Ah, sorry, misinterpreted your post. He'll definitely have people after him, but it's certainly worth putting a bid in. Can't hurt, can it? Â Quite a lot of Chelsea fans don't seem to rate Cahill at all and if he's looking for a move perhaps he's not rated by the manager either? Edited January 28, 2016 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30221 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Given that Hiddink isn't going to be there after the summer he may well hope that a new manager takes a different view, especially, as alex says, Terry is on the wayne. Â A loan deal would probably suit him best but I don't see what Chelsea would have to gain from that and they aren't overstocked with CBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30221 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Berahino unsurprisingly staying at West Brom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Chelsea are buying some 20 year old American CB from NY red bulls called Miazga but from the, albeit limited, games I've seen of him he's someway off Premiership level. It could perhaps be enough to convince them to let Cahill go elsewhere for 6 months (not really convinced of that mind) but even then I doubt we'd be anywhere near the top of his list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10682 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Berahino unsurprisingly staying at West Brom. Well then lets pray the reports that we're ready to "move quickly" onto other targets isn't bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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