Ayatollah Hermione 14679 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 With regards to us and a central midfielder, wouldn’t be surprised if our general stance is to not sign stop-gaps, even on loan. Maybe due to FFP, maybe due to the fact that the likes of Hendrick and co are still lingering about on long deals. Plus, other than Gallagher, are there any Premier League central midfielders who we could get that represent a decent option? With Gordon, Joelinton can now be moved back so you have 4 players for 3 slots. It’s not ideal but Isak also opens the option to play 4-4-2 if need be so I’m not sure it’s the be all and end all if we don’t replace Shelvey. Especially if a long term target, who will actually improve us, becomes available early in the summer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6807 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, Alex said: I mean they could well be after him but the timing of the story is a bit convenient from a news point of view. If they really wanted him you’d think they’d at least test the waters now, maybe even offering some players on exchange on loan or otherwise. The point I'm getting at is how quickly some people arrive at "Fuck him them!" on the back of what is, most likely, a speculative article by a bullshit newspaper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Looking like it's going to have to be a loan signing from leftfield, perhaps a player from abroad, if we're going to fill that slot left by Shelvey. Jorginho going to Arsenal may have fucked us and put the last nail in any chance of getting a Chelsea player. Berge has gone very quiet as well and he's apparently trained as normal today. You'd imagine if he goes it will likely be to Fulham. Having said all that surely there's some foreign options that we could get a look at through a loan and an obligation to buy. If Howe likes the look of him we can allow him to trigger whatever targets we've set for the obligation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Probably another "ITK", but he does have nearly 10,000 followers so who knows. Looking at his feed it looks a lot like he just copies Romano and throws in a few himself. Edited January 31, 2023 by Polarboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14679 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Mind, I think if we do feel a bit desperate, I think we might test Leicester for Tielemans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1340 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I think we're taking a real risk in terms of going for Champions League qualification if we don't have a midfielder come in. We all knew we were short at the begining of the window and although Shelvey has played very little this season. selling him certainly doesn't help matters. And I don't buy the theory that bringing Gordon in allows us to move Joelinton back more centrally. We've had Maxi pretty much fit since before the world cup so we already had that option (Isak further increased the options too). I'm certainly not going to whine on like an Arsenal fan as we're in a fantastic position (hopefully even better after tonight) but I think this would be the first failure of the new regime if we don't bring anyone else in. It might be that we carry luck with injuries and form and Bruno, Joelinton, Longstaff and Willock can carry us through the rest of the season. But even if that happens I think we will have been shown a little wanting this month in our recruitment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobElliott 1806 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I think at this stage of the window the only thing we need is a player capable of unlocking defences. Hopefully with Bruno pushing forward and Gordon providing a high press to let Big Joe kill everything in sight in central midfield and we should be good barring any injury disasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 We might see Gordon deployed as a number 10 given he can play there. Whether Howe would want to sacrifice that bit of solidity in midfield with playing one of three that far forward is another story. Willock probably has the most license to get forward but you wouldn't call him a 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14679 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, David Kelly said: I think we're taking a real risk in terms of going for Champions League qualification if we don't have a midfielder come in. We all knew we were short at the begining of the window and although Shelvey has played very little this season. selling him certainly doesn't help matters. And I don't buy the theory that bringing Gordon in allows us to move Joelinton back more centrally. We've had Maxi pretty much fit since before the world cup so we already had that option (Isak further increased the options too). I'm certainly not going to whine on like an Arsenal fan as we're in a fantastic position (hopefully even better after tonight) but I think this would be the first failure of the new regime if we don't bring anyone else in. It might be that we carry luck with injuries and form and Bruno, Joelinton, Longstaff and Willock can carry us through the rest of the season. But even if that happens I think we will have been shown a little wanting this month in our recruitment. I think Maxi has only just got back to full fitness/sharpness tbh. And, once we get past the final (touch wood), it’s only 15 games across 3 months or so. I still maintain there’s enough rotation options in the attack/midfield to get through that. I’d say the biggest concern is an injury to Schar or Trippier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23642 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: I think Maxi has only just got back to full fitness/sharpness tbh. And, once we get past the final (touch wood), it’s only 15 games across 3 months or so. I still maintain there’s enough rotation options in the attack/midfield to get through that. I’d say the biggest concern is an injury to Schar or Trippier a bruno injury would be the worst. we don't have anyone else like him in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23642 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 16 minutes ago, Polarboy said: Probably another "ITK", but he does have nearly 10,000 followers so who knows. Looking at his feed it looks a lot like he just copies Romano and throws in a few himself. that's fewer followers than casey has, so don't read too much into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5104 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Think of the poor staff . Imagine a late deal dragging lots of people away from the semi final to fanny on at Benton. I’d be gutted 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5104 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, Dr Gloom said: that's fewer followers than casey has, so don't read too much into it Shelvey isn’t signed and sealed yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: that's fewer followers than casey has, so don't read too much into it Yeah but aren't a lot of Casey's followers following him for the craic? Not that I hold much confidence in the account I posted as I've already said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23642 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, Polarboy said: Yeah but aren't a lot of Casey's followers following him for the craic? Not that I hold much confidence in the account I posted as I've already said. i confess i follow casey so i can post his nonsense on here for us all to laugh at 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 This Marcel Sabitzer who plays for Bayern that Man U are reportedly after sounds like he'd be ideal for us. He can reportedly play defensive mid, CM, AM, SS and on the wing. Pity Manure seem to be front of the line for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4269 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Polarboy said: This Marcel Sabitzer who plays for Bayern that Man U are reportedly after sounds like he'd be ideal for us. He can reportedly play defensive mid, CM, AM, SS and on the wing. Pity Manure seem to be front of the line for him. German and SS doesn’t sound right 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, Kevin Carr's Gloves said: German and SS doesn’t sound right He's Austrian 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33226 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 And do you know who else was Austrian? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, ewerk said: And do you know who else was Austrian? Kylie Minogue? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobElliott 1806 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, ewerk said: And do you know who else was Austrian? That's where Garang Kuol is from right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Doherty is off to Atletico. It sounds a weird transfer but I suppose it's the same path that Trippier took. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36722 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: i confess i follow casey so i can post his nonsense on here for us all to laugh at That’s a far better reason than the ones hanging on his every tweet tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 22895 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Lets be honest our business is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Shelvey is reportedly travelling back up from Nottingham to watch the semi final and say his goodbye's. It's perhaps the least he can do after being at the club so long, but it's never wise to expect common courtesy these days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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