Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[garyshawsknee]

Lennon didn't do much at Everton last season. I'd avoid, all speed no end product, as much luck with crosses than Jesus.

[paul_e]

I'd have Lennon. £5M would seem fair. Lescott woukd be worth a punt too, although if he can't do well in a Tony Pulis team that might be a worry.

What do you see in Lennon that makes you think he'd be worth buying?  Personally I think he's absolutely shit and wouldn't get into a championship side let alone the premier league if he wasn't so quick.  He's the definition of everything that's wrong with coaching in England as far as I'm concerned.

Strange you mention coaching..? So you're saying if he was coached properly he'd be good enough?

Nope, too late for him, it's when players with that pace are 16-17 that a good coach needs to get hold of them and make them work on more than just running into space behind a fullback.  Yes that can be effective but only if you have end product and his just isn't good enough.  yes he scores a few goals and gets a few assists but in real terms he's about on a par with Gabby, who loads on this site want rid of.

[Matt C]

If we're going to get Lescott it will need him to force the issue I'd imagine. Be a useful bit of extra experience though.

[dave.woodhall]

It seems to me that we've got our main players in place and what we need now is squad cover. I'd be happy to wait a couple of weeks to see how things are panning out and who isn't getting a game elsewhere before adding the finishing touches.

[LeeB]

I've always quite liked Lennon, but then I like ridiculously fast players.

I'd be wary more because he often seems to be injured.

*no stats to back that up*

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Lennon didn't do much at Everton last season. I'd avoid, all speed no end product, as much luck with crosses than Jesus.

Absolutely.

Speaking of wingers, any more news on the lad from Barca B?

[paul_e]

I like players with pace, but only if they're good players regardless, compare than Traore kid with Lennon and you see the difference.

[ClaretAndBlueBlood]

I'd have Lennon. £5M would seem fair. Lescott woukd be worth a punt too, although if he can't do well in a Tony Pulis team that might be a worry.

What do you see in Lennon that makes you think he'd be worth buying?  Personally I think he's absolutely shit and wouldn't get into a championship side let alone the premier league if he wasn't so quick.  He's the definition of everything that's wrong with coaching in England as far as I'm concerned.

Strange you mention coaching..? So you're saying if he was coached properly he'd be good enough?

Nope, too late for him, it's when players with that pace are 16-17 that a good coach needs to get hold of them and make them work on more than just running into space behind a fullback.  Yes that can be effective but only if you have end product and his just isn't good enough.  yes he scores a few goals and gets a few assists but in real terms he's about on a par with Gabby, who loads on this site want rid of.

its a long time before they are 16/17 that it needs to be coached, too late by then. Kids start picking up technique at 6 or 7, late developers can pick up the technique at 11/12. Much after that and you're already too late

[Toronto Villa]

It seems to me that we've got our main players in place and what we need now is squad cover. I'd be happy to wait a couple of weeks to see how things are panning out and who isn't getting a game elsewhere before adding the finishing touches.

yes agree. Naturally defence is a bit of a concern, but let's see how Richards/Clark play as a partnership, and how Crespo does. We are pretty secure on Amavi it appears. I think there's now a good opportunity to see what happens, get rid of one or two, and add a couple of quality players as the situation changes or need arises. I think on the whole we've handled this transfer window really well all considering.

[oldtimernow]

I'd have Lennon. £5M would seem fair. Lescott woukd be worth a punt too, although if he can't do well in a Tony Pulis team that might be a worry.

What do you see in Lennon that makes you think he'd be worth buying?  Personally I think he's absolutely shit and wouldn't get into a championship side let alone the premier league if he wasn't so quick.  He's the definition of everything that's wrong with coaching in England as far as I'm concerned.

Strange you mention coaching..? So you're saying if he was coached properly he'd be good enough?

Nope, too late for him, it's when players with that pace are 16-17 that a good coach needs to get hold of them and make them work on more than just running into space behind a fullback.  Yes that can be effective but only if you have end product and his just isn't good enough.  yes he scores a few goals and gets a few assists but in real terms he's about on a par with Gabby, who loads on this site want rid of.

its a long time before they are 16/17 that it needs to be coached, too late by then. Kids start picking up technique at 6 or 7, late developers can pick up the technique at 11/12. Much after that and you're already too late

apparently Adama is very willing to take onboard advice etc........hope we have somebody who can give good advice then if this was to progress

[ADVILLAFAN]

I like the way we appear to have 2-3 options in each area of the pitch now, but am a bit nervous about our lack of experience.

[Dave Cooper please]

Speaking of wingers, any more news on the lad from Barca B?

*consults Twitter*

No, apart from Julie Bayley tweeting every link ever...so no.

[KevinGage]

Lennon didn't do much at Everton last season. I'd avoid, all speed no end product, as much luck with crosses than Jesus.

Absolutely.

Speaking of wingers, any more news on the lad from Barca B?

Daily Mail reckons we're not prepared to pay the £12 million fee.

[silhillvilla]

Hmmm. So all gone very quiet

[PaulWinch again]

It seems to me that we've got our main players in place and what we need now is squad cover. I'd be happy to wait a couple of weeks to see how things are panning out and who isn't getting a game elsewhere before adding the finishing touches.

yes agree. Naturally defence is a bit of a concern, but let's see how Richards/Clark play as a partnership, and how Crespo does. We are pretty secure on Amavi it appears. I think there's now a good opportunity to see what happens, get rid of one or two, and add a couple of quality players as the situation changes or need arises. I think on the whole we've handled this transfer window really well all considering.

I think I'd like another striker in.