Hutton & Jenas set to sign.

[jonzy85]

Hutton is a decent full back, nothing to get overly excited about, but then when do you get excited about full backs?

Jenas is shit? No he's not. Underwhelming? Yes. But only because he hasnt been getting a game for Spurs. A couple of years ago he was playing his way into the England team. The Modric signing f***ed up at Spurs and he should have left earlier. He definitely has a point to prove, is young enough to do it, but is mentally strong enough to do it? My arse is firmly on the fence.

Over to you Mr. McLeish, what is the best you can do with this lot? Anything higher than 7th and I will be impressed.

[luke25]

I genuinly don't know what to think of Jenas, there's a part of me that thinks he's shit but I think thats purely because he has'nt been playing, if I remember correctly he was an important member of the Spurs midfield that finished 5th twice, maybe a move away is exactly what he needs, I'll certainly give him a chance before judging, happy with Hutton, he's a bit of a hard ****** too which is something were majorly lacking.

[Greg N'Ash]

Hutton is a decent full back, nothing to get overly excited about, but then when do you get excited about full backs?

Jenas is shit? No he's not. Underwhelming? Yes. But only because he hasnt been getting a game for Spurs. A couple of years ago he was playing his way into the England team. The Modric signing f***ed up at Spurs and he should have left earlier. He definitely has a point to prove, is young enough to do it, but is mentally strong enough to do it? My arse is firmly on the fence.

Over to you Mr. McLeish, what is the best you can do with this lot? Anything higher than 7th and I will be impressed.

Aye. If he gets above 7th he's a fucking genius, hoof ball or no hoof ball.

[olaftab]

Two players we didn't need are here now so I guess we will support them but. .. 

[Matt Collins]

Never been a massive fan of jenas and never saw what the fuss was about when he was at Newcastle. But he's a better player than NRC who if have kept, if a different type of player. Think he provides competition for the midfield 2 or to play in a 3, not to play the heskey role. Given the circumstances mcleish faced, I'd give him  a 7 for his transfer work. Good signings. Hutton was playing champions league last year.

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

Problem with Jenas is, if he does well old rubber face will keep him next year like he has with Kyle Walker. I really don't like this loan system especially when we take Spurzzz players who are deemed not good enough for them, but they are for us.

Shows how we've gone backwards.

[adrenachrome]

We is a depository for rejected Sperms innit.

[hawkeye]

Never been a massive fan of jenas and never saw what the fuss was about when he was at Newcastle. But he's a better player than NRC who if have kept, if a different type of player. Think he provides competition for the midfield 2 or to play in a 3, not to play the heskey role. Given the circumstances mcleish faced, I'd give him  a 7 for his transfer work. Good signings. Hutton was playing champions league last year.

He is not better than NRC

[cdbearsfan]

I'm not keen on Jenas I must say... one bright spot though. N'Zogbia has been twattering how pleased he is about the signing and how "Jermaine always brought out the best in me" (at Newcastle, I assume). If he helps The Zog settle in and up his performances then he could be an ok acquisition I guess.

[luke25]

I'm not keen on Jenas I must say... one bright spot though. N'Zogbia has been twattering how pleased he is about the signing and how "Jermaine always brought out the best in me" (at Newcastle, I assume). If he helps The Zog settle in and up his performances then he could be an ok acquisition I guess.

Totally forgot they ever played together, well atleast thats a positive.

[tarzansbrother]

Never been a massive fan of jenas and never saw what the fuss was about when he was at Newcastle. But he's a better player than NRC who if have kept, if a different type of player. Think he provides competition for the midfield 2 or to play in a 3, not to play the heskey role. Given the circumstances mcleish faced, I'd give him  a 7 for his transfer work. Good signings. Hutton was playing champions league last year.

He is not better than NRC

I yes he is. I don't rate Jenas but going forward he is better, can score more goals and is alot more mobile.

[Toronto Villa]

Two players we didn't need are here now so I guess we will support them but. .. 

eh? We didn't need a full back or a midfielder?

Neither are earth shattering transfers, but they'll serve a purpose. Jenas has been blighted by injuries and for acting a bit of a knob at times. But he can be a good player if he wants to be. Question is does he want to be? Still it's only a loan. Hutton is a solid signing and in my opinion an upgrade on Luke Young plus younger and very likely cheaper.

[Brazilian Villain]

How many of those 12 would get a sniff of the first team?

Exactly my thoughts Dave. I think we've got rid of a lot of dead wood and lowered the wage bill without weakening the first team and bench if Albrighton can regain his form. Should free up some cash for players AM wants in Jan. and next summer.

From the Beeb who do don't appear to agree with the doom and gloom on here.

0012: So, safe to say Everton have had the worst transfer deadline day out of every top-flight club, and Tottenham also had a surprisingly disappointing time, despite getting Scott Parker of course. Bolton, QPR, Aston Villa and Arsenal, yes, Arsenal have had some of the best. I'll add Fulham to that list after learning about Bryan Ruiz. Liverpool did well to get Craig Bellamy but they will miss Raul Meireles. Chelsea left it very late but emerge with one of the deals of the day there.

[hawkeye]

More great insights

[DeKuip]

So we've signed an Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman today. What kind of a joke is that?