January Transfer Speculation (or lack of) Thread

[Irish villain]

Collins and Dunne looked decent in MON's last season at the club. However, for me, Collins has been the weak link in our side for quite some time. He's just got feck all composure and the hoofing does my head in. I've always thought Cueller was a better CB but it seems he is also on the way out.

Clark looks promising, but throwing him in at the deep end for the remainder of the season could put too much pressure on his shoulders?

We need to re-invest any money raised this window. There's too much 'patching up' going on in the side and not enough evidence of a decent team being built.

[olaftab]

It is very depressing...not that we are not after any decent players but the fact that we no longer have players good enough to be linked with CL teams!

[Greg N'Ash]

Can't see Newcastle buying collins once they see his wages. MN is our best bet as he's probably got Short eating out of his hand already

[Chris Smith]

It would be daft to sell Collins, can't see it happening.

[Matt C]

Bit presumptuous that it hasn't worked out for Makoun because the manager doesn't fancy him - perhaps he hasn't settled and as reported at the time struggled to integrate in the group, especially when the other French speakers departed (Pires, Houllier & his coaches).

[Mister E]

Who would have thought 3 months ago that Herd would keep our future stars Bannan & Delph out of the team? Shows how short we are of players that are up to playing every week in the Premiership.

Isn't that a little harsh on Herd? - he's stepped up to the plate and delivered for the team consistently this season, both at RB and CMF. Credit where it's due, he's played well and released Petrov to better things.
When McMinge wants a more expansive game, there'll be a time for BB; until then, I'm happy to see Herd in the team.

[Mister E]

It would be daft to sell Collins, can't see it happening.

Well, it's difficult to see Collins going when - assuming Cuellar is on his way out - there is little likelihood of a replacement coming in.
IMO McMinge should be giving Clark more games so that he can step up permanently in the summer and have Baker as back-up. Collins can then be sold with a possible new player coming in to maintain a 4-strong CB pool.

[cheltenhamlion]

Can we sign a decent fucking central midfielder please.

[ozzjim]

I would sell Cuellar and Collins. The former is taking up wages never playing and the latter is fucking shit. Buy a centre half who can defend. A 22 year old Samba would be nice. The manager has to be backed or sacked, and the players who are simply not good enough at present have to be culled.

Steven Davis for 2 million quid is not the answer.

[PeterWithesShin]

23 year old Samba cost Blackburn £450,000. Why do we never seem to manage deals like that anymore?

[Mazrim]

I would sell Cuellar and Collins. The former is taking up wages never playing and the latter is fucking shit. Buy a centre half who can defend. A 22 year old Samba would be nice. The manager has to be backed or sacked, and the players who are simply not good enough at present have to be culled.

Steven Davis for 2 million quid is not the answer.

Well said.

[Merv]

If someone is willing to pay £5m for James Collins, we absolutely must accept that. I'd use that £££ to sign a decent central midfielder, and pair Dunne with Clark for the season, using Cuellar as cover until we release him in the summer. Baker involved as fourth choice CB.

[Irish villain]

23 year old Samba cost Blackburn £450,000. Why do we never seem to manage deals like that anymore?

Mark Delaney is the last one I can remember.

[N'ZMAV]

I would cash in on Ireland, Delph and Cuellar ASAP.

[Chris Smith]

23 year old Samba cost Blackburn £450,000. Why do we never seem to manage deals like that anymore?

Mark Delaney is the last one I can remember.

Let's hoe Edna turns out to be as good.