ewerk 30167 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Don't think our CB options are that bad tbh, as long as we don't lose any of them. Not that bad is far from good though. An imposed CB to play with Colo would be a massive help to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1217 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Colo seems to be on the decline. MYM can't play with him. Taylor and Williamson are fucking awfull. I'd say our centreback options are pretty poor. Of course if we have a team that can actually attack and keep the ball away from the defence that should make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5151 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I thought the general consensus was that Williamson wasn't too bad last year? That said, we were comparing him to Taylor for the most part. I can sort of see why Pardew doesn't think it's a priority area though, given that we have two defenders in each position - our best bet is that one of the others moves on, but given Colo will likely be the first of the four to move on, that means we'll end up replacing his side of things, rather than the Taylor/Willo side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I've no problem with Williamson being back up as he can be competent for spells alongside a more composed CB like Colo (possibly Mbiwa too if he is given a good run), but I don't want to see him being the starter which at the moment he is as Mbiwa and Colo are too similar and Taylor is Taylor. I'd love to see one of the younger lads make a step up but the ones people seem to rate, like Satka, seem young, unless that lad Good gets a chance to play a few games can't be any worse than Dummett was last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Seems we have agreed a fee for Remy with QPR too wtf If that come off as well it'll be the most excited I've been going into a season for years. Having Remy and Cisse as experienced proven scorers with Riviere, Ferreyra and Perez as young backups will be the most depth in the forward line we've had in yonks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5151 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Where did you get the info from though, J69? I had a quick scout and couldn't see anything online about us agreeing a fee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10674 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Where did you get the info from though, J69? I had a quick scout and couldn't see anything online about us agreeing a fee... It was all over twitter earlier, but it's gone quiet after the Ferreyra announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5151 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Do you reckon that's tantamount to some wires being crossed, or just that Ferreyra is bigger news as a firm deal? Edited August 1, 2014 by Rayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1217 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I thought the general consensus was that Williamson wasn't too bad last year? That said, we were comparing him to Taylor for the most part. I can sort of see why Pardew doesn't think it's a priority area though, given that we have two defenders in each position - our best bet is that one of the others moves on, but given Colo will likely be the first of the four to move on, that means we'll end up replacing his side of things, rather than the Taylor/Willo side. Williamson improved compared to previous seasons but he was never more than ordinary at his best. I think he started sliding back down to shite by the end of the season. Like Howay, I have no real problem with him as backup but he should never be a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32606 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I thought the general consensus was that Williamson wasn't too bad last year? That said, we were comparing him to Taylor for the most part. I can sort of see why Pardew doesn't think it's a priority area though, given that we have two defenders in each position - our best bet is that one of the others moves on, but given Colo will likely be the first of the four to move on, that means we'll end up replacing his side of things, rather than the Taylor/Willo side. Williamson plays like he talks and looks. He's a fucking wet fanny, no harm to the kid but he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30167 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Lampard to join City on loan. That's going to go down well with the Chelsea faithful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4086 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Cant imagine why they'd want him though considering what they've already got in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30167 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 They're already paying his wages so they may as we'll make use of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6966 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Close to signing Guererro? At 30? http://peru21.pe/deportes/paolo-guerrero-newcastle-inglaterra-corinthians-2194380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10674 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Close to signing Guererro? At 30? http://peru21.pe/deportes/paolo-guerrero-newcastle-inglaterra-corinthians-2194380 Know anything about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6966 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Got to be bollocks. He hasn't scored double figures in a season since 2003, and that was for Bayern's B team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClubSpinDoctor 0 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 We don't look at goalscoring records, just price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15347 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I remember him from the Bundesliga. Pretty average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I remember him from the Bundesliga. Pretty average. Can he even lead the line? Wikipedia suggests he plays off the striker exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2930 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Not sure I've ever seen such a wholesale dismantling of the squad. Benfica... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoslingBeast 0 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Gotta say, Obertan's body looks really fit, and I mean Sissoko type of fit. Wouldn't mind seeing him give a go upfront to see how he compares with the central defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6457 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Gotta say, Obertan's body looks really fit, and I mean Sissoko type of fit. Wouldn't mind seeing him give a go upfront to see how he compares with the central defenders. Hahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6966 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ameobi was bigger than the pair of them. He was still shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 6 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Gotta say, Obertan's body looks really fit, and I mean Sissoko type of fit. Wouldn't mind seeing him give a go upfront to see how he compares with the central defenders. When Obertan plays in the reserves it's like watching Robben, shame he turns utter dog sh*t in the firsts. He was only 21 when we signed him, so maybe he should have gone out on loan to get games under his belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34725 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Gotta say, Obertan's body looks really fit, and I mean Sissoko type of fit. Wouldn't mind seeing him give a go upfront to see how he compares with the central defenders. His (one and only) outstanding attribute is his pace but his movement is absolutely abysmal. One goal in a canny few appearances doesn't exactly suggest he's an undiscovered striker either. @@Phil He was 22 when we signed him (he hadn't just turned 22 either) and he got plenty games when he first arrrived in the first half of that season - 18 league starts and without checking I would imagine most of those were before January. The crack was he was a 'Pardew signing' which would make sense given how persevered with him. He'll never be good enough as long as he's got a hole in arse and no amount of loan spells would've altered that. Pardew bringing him 'back into the fold' is an absolute joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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