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Author Topic: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay  (Read 533518 times)

Offline Old Kodjia

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #690 on: December 29, 2016, 05:15:48 PM »
Given where we are, I think Long would be a good signing for the medium-term (2-3 years), let alone short-term.

Having considered this at great length, I concur: Long for the medium term, that is more or less the short and tall of it.

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #691 on: December 29, 2016, 05:22:57 PM »
McCormacks problem is he came to Villa. We ruin (almost) everyone.
I know you say that in jest but when it comes to recruitment of seasoned pro's like RM it's their responsibility to deliver.

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #692 on: December 29, 2016, 06:02:39 PM »
About time we put a bid in for Guppy

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #693 on: December 29, 2016, 06:26:27 PM »
Nice piece about Hourihane here:


http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11713/10668628/is-barnsleys-conor-hourihane-the-championships-star-player

That has him down as 3 goals and 4 assists by the end of Nov.  I believe he is up to 4 goals and 11 assists now.

I don't watch Barnsley all that much, maybe he is playing closer to a number 10 there than a regular midfielder. But when you see some of the spare parts who get a game in our midfield, it's a no brainer.

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #694 on: December 29, 2016, 06:46:53 PM »
Nice piece about Hourihane here:


http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11713/10668628/is-barnsleys-conor-hourihane-the-championships-star-player

That has him down as 3 goals and 4 assists by the end of Nov.  I believe he is up to 4 goals and 11 assists now.

I don't watch Barnsley all that much, maybe he is playing closer to a number 10 there than a regular midfielder. But when you see some of the spare parts who get a game in our midfield, it's a no brainer.

I wonder if he has a Hip Hip Hourihane chant

Offline LeeB

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #695 on: December 29, 2016, 07:43:29 PM »
Tom ince from Derby all day long
He's someone that breaks forward good on the ball just what is missing from the midfield

Bombed badly at Hull under Bruce, no chance I'd say. Bit of a strange one Tom Ince, suspect off field issues have held his career back thus far. Has done well under McClaren and flying again now.

Did he? Thought they just got a mad offfer off Southampton and took it, doubled their money in no time.

Offline manic-road

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #696 on: December 29, 2016, 10:04:05 PM »
Whatever we do in the January window I just hope we get a least two quality midfielders.

Offline VinnieChase84

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #697 on: December 29, 2016, 10:48:00 PM »
Bruce confirming that RG is in talks with a prem club

Offline Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #698 on: December 29, 2016, 10:49:42 PM »
Three midfielders are required.

What's that Tom Huddlestone doing these days? He did alright for Hull last season didn't he?

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #699 on: December 29, 2016, 10:51:44 PM »
Three midfielders are required.

What's that Tom Huddlestone doing these days? He did alright for Hull last season didn't he?

Currently getting the Humber Pilot to help him turn.

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #700 on: December 29, 2016, 10:53:20 PM »
Bruce confirming that RG is in talks with a prem club

Rhodes for Rudy? Must be.

Offline VinnieChase84

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #701 on: December 29, 2016, 10:56:34 PM »
Bruce confirming that RG is in talks with a prem club

Rhodes for Rudy? Must be.
Not sure. Sounds more like letting one of 6 strikers go to bring in a MF or DF
Would hope to God we can bring in an attacker this month also

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #702 on: December 29, 2016, 10:59:26 PM »
Tom ince from Derby all day long
He's someone that breaks forward good on the ball just what is missing from the midfield

Bombed badly at Hull under Bruce, no chance I'd say. Bit of a strange one Tom Ince, suspect off field issues have held his career back thus far. Has done well under McClaren and flying again now.

Did he? Thought they just got a mad offfer off Southampton and took it, doubled their money in no time.

Think you are mixing him up with Shane Long

Ince ended up at Derby from Hull

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #703 on: December 29, 2016, 10:59:38 PM »
Blimey, in that case, let Fatty Agbonlahor go, keep Rudy!

Offline VinnieChase84

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Re: January Transfer Window Rumours/Suggestions/Hearsay/Heresy/Horseplay
« Reply #704 on: December 29, 2016, 11:01:49 PM »
Blimey, in that case, let Fatty Agbonlahor go, keep Rudy!
That would involve someone who wants him....

 


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