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Offline mr underhill

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3030 on: January 23, 2020, 07:23:06 AM »
can this thread get back on topic?

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3031 on: January 23, 2020, 07:38:26 AM »
Targett played well last night, but that left side still concerns me with him and Neil Taylor.

If we were able to do a loan deal for cover either there (or possibly shunt Guilbert to LB and get a right sided full-back in, depending on availability) I'd be more confident about our options there.

Would still like N'Zonzi and another forward or wide player, but I can't see three arrivals between now and the end of Jan.

Have to agree.  I thought the delivery from both wing backs was poor last night and neither of them are the athletic, driving type of player we need in that position.  In the modern game you need players who can can almost cover one flank of the pitch on their own and I don't think either Guilbert or Targett can. 

That said, I think those positions are way down the lust of priorities in this window, 

I think you're completely wrong on Guilbert, I think he could be superb as that.
agree with you Paul e - I’ve been really impressed with what I’ve seen of Guilbert this season. Pretty decent going forward and willing to put a tackle in when needed. More than adequate for the Prem I think.

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3032 on: January 23, 2020, 08:07:34 AM »
Read a post somewhere yesterday (it may have been Twatter) saying that Neil Taylor was a Stoke's training ground.
Probably bollock's but, fingers crossed.

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3033 on: January 23, 2020, 08:11:32 AM »
Read a post somewhere yesterday (it may have been Twatter) saying that Neil Taylor was a Stoke's training ground.
Probably bollock's but, fingers crossed.

While I don’t rate Taylor in the slightest, unless we’re bringing in another left back to cover for Targett (who has gone off injured several times this season) I can’t see the sense in this. In the summer, yes but not now.

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3034 on: January 23, 2020, 08:26:28 AM »
Agreed I don’t think we have cover for left wing back, Hause could play full back in a 4 but wouldn’t be enough going forward for me.

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3035 on: January 23, 2020, 08:34:03 AM »
The excitement of Tuesday night shouldn't hide the fact that we are still desperate for playable strikers. "Samagoal" by himself won't be enough. We have brought PL experience in with Reina and DD. We could do with some PL experience in the striker's role also. Let's not make the same mistake as we did in the summer and leave the striker's position wanting!

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3036 on: January 23, 2020, 09:35:48 AM »
Read a post somewhere yesterday (it may have been Twatter) saying that Neil Taylor was a Stoke's training ground.
Probably bollock's but, fingers crossed.
Doing his FA Wales coaching badges

Offline Damo70

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3037 on: January 23, 2020, 10:27:09 AM »
Read a post somewhere yesterday (it may have been Twatter) saying that Neil Taylor was a Stoke's training ground.
Probably bollock's but, fingers crossed.
Doing his FA Wales coaching badges


Stoke is a lovely part of Wales to visit.

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3038 on: January 23, 2020, 11:29:35 AM »
All seems to have gone quiet on here.....

It's a wonder what a last minute winner against a close rival does for you....

Offline Holy Trinity

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3039 on: January 23, 2020, 12:33:11 PM »
All seems to have gone quiet on here.....

It's a wonder what a last minute winner against a close rival does for you....

I think we read smith loud and clear(obviously reading between the lines) he said 1 more striker in the pipe and I guess it's a big one who's holding out hoping for a better offer.

Think nothing will happen till deadline day now. Apart from louie barry who's training with us but not signed yet. Which is baffling

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3040 on: January 23, 2020, 01:40:05 PM »
All seems to have gone quiet on here.....

It's a wonder what a last minute winner against a close rival does for you....

I think we read smith loud and clear(obviously reading between the lines) he said 1 more striker in the pipe and I guess it's a big one who's holding out hoping for a better offer.

Think nothing will happen till deadline day now. Apart from louie barry who's training with us but not signed yet. Which is baffling

Louie Barry - is not due to the Bitters moaning  a bit to anyone who will listen about how we robbed them

I also think that an experienced front man is required - if we manage to take a lead into the final quarter of the game then the ball has to stick up front and not just keep coming back.

Not sure how injured Tammy is but maybe that will prompt Chelsea to sign someone releasing Giroud - who I think could be ideal for the role although Benteke would fit the bill also

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3041 on: January 23, 2020, 03:12:26 PM »
All seems to have gone quiet on here.....

It's a wonder what a last minute winner against a close rival does for you....

I think we read smith loud and clear(obviously reading between the lines) he said 1 more striker in the pipe and I guess it's a big one who's holding out hoping for a better offer.

Think nothing will happen till deadline day now. Apart from louie barry who's training with us but not signed yet. Which is baffling

Barry has now signed, https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2020/01/23/harrison-barry-academy-aston-villa

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3042 on: January 23, 2020, 03:21:19 PM »
*Clutches pearls* Isn't he a bit young for tattoos?

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3043 on: January 23, 2020, 03:32:49 PM »
*Clutches pearls* Isn't he a bit young for tattoos?


I Thought that and quite a haircut   then thought 'god I am old '

Offline villa `cross the mersey

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Re: Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread
« Reply #3044 on: January 23, 2020, 03:33:58 PM »
*Clutches pearls* Isn't he a bit young for tattoos?
Plus we now know where the clock face to Big Ben has been whilst the London landmark was being restored

 


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