Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[brontebilly]

I agree with everyone stating that Baker likes getting stuck in and flings himself about. It does look good, but isn't it a sign that he isn't that good? You shouldn't need to be getting into those situations if you had decent positional sense etc and therefore risking getting the injuries he gets. I don't think he helps himself.

I like Baker by the way. He has a good beard.

John Terry (regarded by many for great positional sense) still finds himself doing last gasp tackles at times and when he does he gets plaudits not criticism.

I'm not saying Baker is John Terry and I'm definitely, definitely, not saying I like John Terry.

John Terry has other strings to his bow though like being brilliant with the ball at his feet. Thought even Terry showed how bad he could be at the 2010 World Cup when thrown in next to a joke centre half (Upson), played on the wrong side, with zero protection from midfield and playing a suicidally high line. Clark and Baker could have similar complaints re the tactics of Paul Lambert and even Sherwood played a crazy high line in a few games at the end of last season. Not an easy time for them to develop and they were both really awful for a few years.

But Clark is the one who has shown the most progression, Clark is really slow on the turn but rarely got caught out the longer last season went on. Arsenal away was the last shocker I can recall him having, Lamberts tactics that day were woeful in his defence. His positional sense and decision making improved beyond recognition last season, playing next to a couple of charlatan left backs like Cissokoho and Richardson too it must be added. Having Okore's pace and strength next to him as opposed to Vlaar was key to his development. Okore made mistakes for sure but Vlaar was no leader. Sanchez too even at his worst is a vast improvement defensively in midfield to Westwood's powder puff resistance. At Chelsea, Terry has always had strong physical defensive midfielders in front of him and speed in the centre half next to him.

Baker despite being a beast physically has never shown anything like the same composure, everything is last ditch and he makes James Collins seem Baresi esque with the ball. Throw is his consistent injury issues and a permanent move to Burnley can only be in his interest.

[Villa in Denmark]

It's not often I agree with you Brontebilly, but I agree with 99% of that.

I wouldn't describe Terry as brilliant with the ball at his feet, that's reserved for the likes of McGrath and Baresi, but he's definitely more than competent in a way that Baker will probably never come close to emulating. (And it makes me want to puke giving Terry anything remotely like praise.)

[olaftab]

A neutral statement from Tim:
Sherwood said: 'I'm really pleased to bring Jordan to the football club.
'He is a fantastic young player who is perfectly suited to the Premier League.'


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[JUAN PABLO]

Couple of good signing still to come I've heard

Definitely not Townsend now

[Toronto Villa]

A neutral statement from Tim:
Sherwood said: 'I'm really pleased to bring Jordan to the football club.
'He is a fantastic young player who is perfectly suited to the Premier League.'


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Will he say the same thing if Veretout signs?

[Des Little]

Couple of good signing still to come I've heard

Definitely not Townsend now

Come on then you little tease. Spill!

[Phil from the upper holte]

Don't want Townsend

[OCD]

A neutral statement from Tim:
Sherwood said: 'I'm really pleased to bring Jordan to the football club.
'He is a fantastic young player who is perfectly suited to the Premier League.'


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I agree, regardless of which Jordan he was talking about.

[clash city rocker]

New signings...speculation .....i'm not used to this and am having trouble keeping up to speed with all the news. No wonder we aren't seeing Sherwood in the press much as he has obviously got hold of the company cheque book and is touring Europe with his Google maps app ,stopping off at as many football grounds as he can.

[OCD]

Is anybody still complaining about the lack of activity?

[wozwebs]

Berbatov linked in the Express tomorrow. Aged 34. Can't see it? Back page exclusive.

[Stirchley Villain]

Berbatov linked in the Express tomorrow. Aged 34. Can't see it? Back page exclusive.

Ah... bless.

[dave.woodhall]

Is anybody still complaining about the lack of activity?

If there is, I think wecan guess his identity, location and choice of curry house.

[john e]

The look on Tim Sherwood's face at Wembley in May should have told us what to expect in the transfer window.   I hoped this was coming but did not dare believe it.   I don't mean instant top four, I mean a complete purge and a new beginning.

yes your right, I forgot about that until you mentioned it
he did look like a man who was determined to change a few things, and said so at the time

[ozzjim]

The Newcastle fans peddling Mike Williamson at 6m to Villa I hope are as wrong as wrong can be. I would have taken him on loan when we had no one fit, but christ I hope it is not true in the slightest!