Polarboy 2317 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, Isegrim said: I am actually pleased that we don’t sign players just for the sake of it. A couple of additions would have been nice but there has been no need for signing players who don’t fit into the strategy, To me that sounds like, I'm actually pleased my missus cheated on me, it really opened my eyes to what she's like 😂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33226 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Polarboy said: Don't know how accurate it is but seen someone say that we'd be fucked for a few transfer windows to come if we overspend in this financial year. I know it's been said but it boggles the mind how Chelsea are managing it, even if their commercial revenue currently dwarfs our own. I know it seems like they're doing it by spreading things over long contracts and structured payments, but the question is why couldn't we have done the same for at least one player. Hopefully by this time next year we'll have the new sponsorship, shirt deals money rolling in and we'll be in a much better position. For the right player we could have done it. The right player clearly isn’t available right now. Let’s do the unpopular and ‘keep our powder dry’ and see what happens in June. Who that we’re competing against has spent huge money? Maybe only Chelsea in that bracket have spent more. Edited January 31, 2023 by ewerk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 10356 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Polarboy said: To me that sounds like, I'm actually pleased my missus cheated on me, it really opened my eyes to what she's like 😂👍 Exactly, this and me looking forward to shag some stunners in six months time instead. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8418 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Longstaff will have to be the player who sits deeper with Bruno out for the next three games. A bit annoying when he's finally converted his advanced positioning in the box into goals but it could be worse. We've got ASM, Isak, Gordon and Murphy all in midfield who could fill in is some capacity (most likely advanced on the left moving Willock back to Longstaff's position). So it's not like we don't have any options. I feel like this might result in Gordon being given an earlier introduction thay Howe otherwise would have given him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 36607 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Having watched snippets of SSN and their daft transfer deadline day coverage today who the fuck sits glued to this bollocks all day? It's so bad it's untrue, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8418 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 35 minutes ago, Polarboy said: Don't know how accurate it is but seen someone say that we'd be fucked for a few transfer windows to come if we overspend in this financial year. I know it's been said but it boggles the mind how Chelsea are managing it, even if their commercial revenue currently dwarfs our own. I know it seems like they're doing it by spreading things over long contracts and structured payments, but the question is why couldn't we have done the same for at least one player. Hopefully by this time next year we'll have the new sponsorship, shirt deals money rolling in and we'll be in a much better position. Exactly, it depends mostly what happens with our revenue. Our corporate income was neglected under Ashley's skeleton operation so the base potential was already not being realised. Add to that the additional interest from our vastly improved league position and our wholesale improvement in gameplay and the interest in the club internationally can only be growing at an impressive rate. On top of that we've also got all the extra attention from those who now despise us and can't keep their eyes off everything we do. It's a fucking great place to be. I didn't even mention European money above, but if we manage to claim a Champion's League spot that's a massive financial boon far ahead of schedule. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 10356 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Everton’s transfer dealings today were akin to Pickforr trying a save with outstretched arms. But people are moaning about our lack of transfers… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8418 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 28 minutes ago, Isegrim said: Everton’s transfer dealings today were akin to Pickforr trying a save with outstretched arms. But people are moaning about our lack of transfers… It will all be the Saudi's/Gordon's fault too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosco 878 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 If Calvert Lewin gets injured that Everton fucked........would love them to be relagated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8418 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: Sitting third in the league with a multitude of draws. The midfield appears to be barren, with only Bruno providing the necessary creative spark. However, if we are able to maintain our position within the European spots, we have the potential to experience a tremendous surge in our progress. What did we need? Another player who can complement Bruno's efforts in the midfield What do we get? A headless chook that runs a lot we overspend on in a position we're already well covered in. Transfer window has been an ABSOLUTE DISASTER 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 979 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 26 minutes ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: Sitting third in the league with a multitude of draws. The midfield appears to be barren, with only Bruno providing the necessary creative spark. However, if we are able to maintain our position within the European spots, we have the potential to experience a tremendous surge in our progress. What did we need? Another player who can complement Bruno's efforts in the midfield What do we get? A headless chook that runs a lot we overspend on in a position we're already well covered in. Transfer window has been an ABSOLUTE DISASTER Catch yourself on man, let's not forget where we were 12 months ago. If anyone had told you we'd be looking down at Spurs, Man U, Chelsea and Liverpool on January 31st, and in a cup final, you'd have laughed them off the planet. This lot have made it clear they're not going to buy for the sake of buying, or get sucked into panic buys. Howe and co have a plan and they're executing it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 12486 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: I’m probably Guilty of Being a sentimental middle aged, Nike air max 97 wearing mid life crisis wanker but I choked up a bit seeing JonJo in the team photo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14682 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: Sitting third in the league with a multitude of draws. The midfield appears to be barren, with only Bruno providing the necessary creative spark. However, if we are able to maintain our position within the European spots, we have the potential to experience a tremendous surge in our progress. What did we need? Another player who can complement Bruno's efforts in the midfield What do we get? A headless chook that runs a lot we overspend on in a position we're already well covered in. Transfer window has been an ABSOLUTE DISASTER We’ve transformed the entire club and team in the space of a year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 We did the right thing, the deals weren’t there so we didn’t overstretch for lesser targets. Getting rid of Shelvey is a no brainer, I know Glooms view on him but my personal opinion is he’s absolutely no miss whatsoever so I think we’ve done phenomenal business getting shot of him for what we did, plus the bloke is a cunt (Jonjo not Gloom 😉). Maybe we could have made our top 4 challenge stronger, but at the same time I fancy our chances even with the current CM especially with Gordon coming in meaning J7 can drop to CM as and when needed. We will have a lot more firepower in the second half of the season with Isak and Gordon, having those two in will also stop Almiron getting the coverage he’s received recently. I don’t think Connor Gallagher was the separator between us getting Top 4 or not tbh. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1367 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 When can we start signing players on pre contracts? I reckon the club will be looking at long term targets on expiring deals and wanting to get those sorted as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23642 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 6 hours ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: Sitting third in the league with a multitude of draws. The midfield appears to be barren, with only Bruno providing the necessary creative spark. However, if we are able to maintain our position within the European spots, we have the potential to experience a tremendous surge in our progress. What did we need? Another player who can complement Bruno's efforts in the midfield What do we get? A headless chook that runs a lot we overspend on in a position we're already well covered in. Transfer window has been an ABSOLUTE DISASTER jeez, I thought I was being negative about this window. I think we’re a player light in midfield so it could have been better but Gordon could make you eat your words. I’m not convinced he’s worth £45m but if Eddie and Ashworth think he is, it’s good enough for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36725 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 This lad and his rancid patter (in general) reeks of mackem like. In fact I’d rather he was because it’s fucking embarrassing if he’s actually a Newcastle fan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentAxeman 245 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, Alex said: This lad and his rancid patter (in general) reeks of mackem like. In fact I’d rather he was because it’s fucking embarrassing if he’s actually a Newcastle fan Aye, there's definitely a wiff of pomme frites du fromage about this guy. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 4361 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 7 hours ago, LongTimeAdmirer said: Sitting third in the league with a multitude of draws. The midfield appears to be barren, with only Bruno providing the necessary creative spark. However, if we are able to maintain our position within the European spots, we have the potential to experience a tremendous surge in our progress. What did we need? Another player who can complement Bruno's efforts in the midfield What do we get? A headless chook that runs a lot we overspend on in a position we're already well covered in. Transfer window has been an ABSOLUTE DISASTER 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 11370 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Polarboy said: Don't know how accurate it is but seen someone say that we'd be fucked for a few transfer windows to come if we overspend in this financial year. I know it's been said but it boggles the mind how Chelsea are managing it, even if their commercial revenue currently dwarfs our own. I know it seems like they're doing it by spreading things over long contracts and structured payments, but the question is why couldn't we have done the same for at least one player. Hopefully by this time next year we'll have the new sponsorship, shirt deals money rolling in and we'll be in a much better position. That only works if a player you actually want is available and wants to come, I'm all for waiting for a player who ticks all the boxes rather than getting one earlier who ticks some of them. This whole "what if Bruno/Joe gets injured" talk was mad anyway, if they did no matter who we signed would be a drop off from them, we're nowhere near having equivalent quality back-ups for our major players, yet. There'll be a drop off irrespective, but that would be the case whether we'd signed someone or not. (and yes I know we'll find out how much of a drop off over next 3 games - but we wouldn't/couldn't have signed another Bruno). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 7625 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I suspect almiron could also plug the willock gap (number 😎 if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 11370 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Alex said: This lad and his rancid patter (in general) reeks of mackem like. In fact I’d rather he was because it’s fucking embarrassing if he’s actually a Newcastle fan Was thinking same myself. STINKS of mackem. Edit, the posting style actually reminds me of an ex-Skunker, Vinnie aka The Lion of Gosforth aka fat ginger mess (copyright HGB). Mag who posted shite like that all the time. Edited February 1, 2023 by Toonpack 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23642 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 The lack of upgrades in midfield is a massive opportunity for the Geordie Maradona. He’ll get a lot more game time in the second half of the season than he was probably expecting. I wouldn’t be surprised if he rises to the challenge as he plays more minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 36725 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 That’s fine, if you were being reasonable and making constructive criticism. Rather than arguing this window has been disastrous. Or insisting a player who’s contributed next to fuck all should be starting in a side that’s got to a cup final and to 3rd in the league mostly without him. Fair enough though, you could just be clueless 👍🏻 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 12486 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Alex said: That’s fine, if you were being reasonable and making constructive criticism. Rather than arguing this window has been disastrous. Or insisting a player who’s contributed next to fuck all should be starting in a side that’s got to a cup final and to 3rd in the league mostly without him. Fair enough though, you could just be clueless 👍🏻 Bit harsh on Gloomy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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