Deano’s wishlist - the Jan transfer speculation/guaranteed nonsense thread

[robleflaneur]

What about outgoings ? No doubt after today's performance which I missed through illness,lots of you will say about 10 players but perhaps at least it's time to jettison the older players such as Jedinak,interest from Oz ,Whelan and Albert who is 31 plus 3rd choice RB,Elmo.
Unfortunately,this is not the best time to buy players but improve a couple of positions,get rid of 4+ players and promote some of the youngsters would be FFP feasible.

[paul_e]

What about outgoings ? No doubt after today's performance which I missed through illness,lots of you will say about 10 players but perhaps at least it's time to jettison the older players such as Jedinak,interest from Oz ,Whelan and Albert who is 31 plus 3rd choice RB,Elmo.
Unfortunately,this is not the best time to buy players but improve a couple of positions,get rid of 4+ players and promote some of the youngsters would be FFP feasible.

I'd keep Adomah, he works hard and has a decent amount of pace still and we don't have a winger we own in the squad otherwise. He's not been great but he's fine as a squad option. Jedi, Whelan, Elmo and Hogan can all go.

[itmustbe_it is!]

The last player we had that the opposition had to double mark was Adama Traore and we got rid.

He was crap for us though

[Rigadon]

Agree with Paul_e.  We need new blood but Adomah is a solid player

[Steve67]

I'd like to disagree.  I think Albert Adomah has been crap for the last 12 months.  The odd contribution here and there but he's past his best. In my opinion, of course.

[chrisw1]

I thought Albert was poor today, although did improve a bit later in the second half.  I’d Keep him though.

 But jettisoning players is always easier said than done when they’re on good wages with us.

[Ads]

His contract is up in the summer.

[robleflaneur]

The reason why I suggested Albert was that Boro were after him and thus willing to pay decent money ,so Moneyballs philosophy as he is 31 and his performances might decline next year and does he fit the profile of what Smith wants.
On the plus side he is certainly worth his place in the squad,especially if Tammy leaves and Kodjia moves to a central position.

[Fred Crump]

The reason why I suggested Albert was that Boro were after him and thus willing to pay decent money ,so Moneyballs philosophy as he is 31 and his performances might decline next year and does he fit the profile of what Smith wants.
On the plus side he is certainly worth his place in the squad,especially if Tammy leaves and Kodjia moves to a central position.

I’m a big Albert fan but he was truly awful until the final few minutes today. I’d keep him until the summer unless we get a silly offer, but then he’s got to be thanked for his contribution and moved on. Part of the past, not the future, sadly.

[Lsvilla]

The reason why I suggested Albert was that Boro were after him and thus willing to pay decent money ,so Moneyballs philosophy as he is 31 and his performances might decline next year and does he fit the profile of what Smith wants.
On the plus side he is certainly worth his place in the squad,especially if Tammy leaves and Kodjia moves to a central position.

I’m a big Albert fan but he was truly awful until the final few minutes today. I’d keep him until the summer unless we get a silly offer, but then he’s got to be thanked for his contribution and moved on. Part of the past, not the future, sadly.

I’m of this mind too. Especially with Andre Green developing at Portsmouth. Much rather see us develop him - and a few like him - is possible.

[paul_e]

The reason why I suggested Albert was that Boro were after him and thus willing to pay decent money ,so Moneyballs philosophy as he is 31 and his performances might decline next year and does he fit the profile of what Smith wants.
On the plus side he is certainly worth his place in the squad,especially if Tammy leaves and Kodjia moves to a central position.

I’m a big Albert fan but he was truly awful until the final few minutes today. I’d keep him until the summer unless we get a silly offer, but then he’s got to be thanked for his contribution and moved on. Part of the past, not the future, sadly.

I’m of this mind too. Especially with Andre Green developing at Portsmouth. Much rather see us develop him - and a few like him - is possible.

Absolutely agree. I just don't think it's worth moving him on now.

[Steve67]

Did any of the reporters ask Smith about a transfer update today?

[robleflaneur]

The reason why I suggested Albert was that Boro were after him and thus willing to pay decent money ,so Moneyballs philosophy as he is 31 and his performances might decline next year and does he fit the profile of what Smith wants.
On the plus side he is certainly worth his place in the squad,especially if Tammy leaves and Kodjia moves to a central position.

I’m a big Albert fan but he was truly awful until the final few minutes today. I’d keep him until the summer unless we get a silly offer, but then he’s got to be thanked for his contribution and moved on. Part of the past, not the future, sadly.

I’m of this mind too. Especially with Andre Green developing at Portsmouth. Much rather see us develop him - and a few like him - is possible.

Thanks for the reminder,thought Green had a long term injury,scored the winner v Norwich.

[ozzjim]

Left back, left sided centre half with pace, holding mid with legs. Get those as a minimum and we are a different team straight away.

[Steve67]

Moxey says we have asked Leicester for Christian Fuchs.