January Transfer Thread: Speculation, Lies, Absolute Cr*p and Bosman Rumours

[Concrete John]

I don't think Lambert has the personality to deal with opinionated high profile players. Some of the formations he's sent out lately wouldn't sit well with experienced players who know the game also.

I agree with this , i think he shies away from big name experienced players and surrounds himself with younger .

Does he?  Or do the wage restrictions mean he hasn't a choice anyway?   

Well the so called established players here havent really blossomed under him , given, bent ireland, hutton , warnock , nzogbia, gabby  - none have flourished under him

Most of those were also shit before he got here.

It would appear they've got even shitter now.

I don't know - Hutton and Warnock were awful in 2011/2012 and we all wanted them out of the side.  Now some seem to be sorry they're going!

[ozzjim]

I think Palacios would be a really good capture. Him and the ginger scouser sitting in front of the back 4, with Westwood, Delph, Bilbo, and Dhalsim to come if needed.

[Concrete John]

Here you go John

http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/story?storyId=1148435

Thanks!

However, that is him talking up his young signings and not dismissing older heads as useless.

If he was under wages pressure so had to go for these players, he's hardly likely to ruin their confidence by saying "Well, as we can't afford top wages I've had to go wioth kids!"

[JUAN PABLO]

how come triffik Arry not signed Palacios

[aj2k77]

I don't think Lambert has the personality to deal with opinionated high profile players. Some of the formations he's sent out lately wouldn't sit well with experienced players who know the game also.

I agree with this , i think he shies away from big name experienced players and surrounds himself with younger .

Does he?  Or do the wage restrictions mean he hasn't a choice anyway?   

Well the so called established players here havent really blossomed under him , given, bent ireland, hutton , warnock , nzogbia, gabby  - none have flourished under him

Most of those were also shit before he got here.

It would appear they've got even shitter now.

I don't know - Hutton and Warnock were awful in 2011/2012 and we all wanted them out of the side.  Now some seem to be sorry they're going!

Hutton and Warnock are better than Lowton and Bennett. I wasn't expecting a downgrade over summer.

[UK Redsox]

For about the 15th year running it appears that a transfer rumour legend will not be joining..................

BBC Sport's Giles Goford at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa: "I was with Benni McCarthy, the former Blackburn and West Ham striker, at a secondary school in Soweto today.

"I asked Benni if Real Madrid or Manchester United had been in touch regarding a last minute move back to Europe. Now 35, Benni laughed and said 'I'm way out of reach for them, I'm on another continent.'"

[PaulWinch again]

Defender at all?

[danno]

For about the 15th year running it appears that a transfer rumour legend will not be joining..................

BBC Sport's Giles Goford at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa: "I was with Benni McCarthy, the former Blackburn and West Ham striker, at a secondary school in Soweto today.

"I asked Benni if Real Madrid or Manchester United had been in touch regarding a last minute move back to Europe. Now 35, Benni laughed and said 'I'm way out of reach for them, I'm on another continent.'"

any news on Juninho?

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

Been busy all day... anyone some up our late activity so far?

[eastie]

For about the 15th year running it appears that a transfer rumour legend will not be joining..................

BBC Sport's Giles Goford at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa: "I was with Benni McCarthy, the former Blackburn and West Ham striker, at a secondary school in Soweto today.

"I asked Benni if Real Madrid or Manchester United had been in touch regarding a last minute move back to Europe. Now 35, Benni laughed and said 'I'm way out of reach for them, I'm on another continent.'"

any news on Juninho?

Tony hateley anyone?

[rob_bridge]

I don't think Lambert has the personality to deal with opinionated high profile players. Some of the formations he's sent out lately wouldn't sit well with experienced players who know the game also.

I agree with this , i think he shies away from big name experienced players and surrounds himself with younger .

Does he?  Or do the wage restrictions mean he hasn't a choice anyway?   

Well the so called established players here havent really blossomed under him , given, bent ireland, hutton , warnock , nzogbia, gabby  - none have flourished under him

Most of those were also shit before he got here.

He hasnt exactly got the best out of them though has he ?

Nope and no-one else of any worth thinks they can either. Hence the apparent absence of bids for them. Any of them.

Bent aside, and he appears to be struggling on and off with injuries for  a year, no-one will sign the others.

[cdbearsfan]

I think Malouda is a fine player but If they want to throw Essien in too , so be it .

Essien plays for Real Madrid.

did they buy him or loan him ?

Loaned him at the start of the season.

[rob_bridge]

For about the 15th year running it appears that a transfer rumour legend will not be joining..................

BBC Sport's Giles Goford at the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa: "I was with Benni McCarthy, the former Blackburn and West Ham striker, at a secondary school in Soweto today.

"I asked Benni if Real Madrid or Manchester United had been in touch regarding a last minute move back to Europe. Now 35, Benni laughed and said 'I'm way out of reach for them, I'm on another continent.'"

any news on Juninho?

Tony hateley anyone?

Nigel Callaghan. Ouch!

[VillaAlways]

Here you go John

http://m.espn.go.com/soccer/story?storyId=1148435

Thanks!

However, that is him talking up his young signings and not dismissing older heads as useless.

If he was under wages pressure so had to go for these players, he's hardly likely to ruin their confidence by saying "Well, as we can't afford top wages I've had to go wioth kids!"

He clearly believed his own hype though? Why leave Norwich if you've been put under such contraints.

" Every football decision is mine.I need to be COMFORTABLE IN MYSELF,and I'm comfortable with what I'm trying to do"

Sorry for shouting,don't know how to highlight

[glasses]

One player I'd love us to try and sign is Jack Rodwell. He might even be useful in the back three, as he looks a genuine footballer who could play anywhere you put him.

He'd surely love to play a few games for us rather than sit on City's bench?