Quote from: jwarry on December 21, 2020, 02:05:53 PMMight have been a different story if Livermore didn't quite achieve what he set out to achieve I stand correct on this but I'm sure he put in a tackle on him over on the other side of the pitch about 10 minutes before.
Might have been a different story if Livermore didn't quite achieve what he set out to achieve
The only major target I'd like to see in this window is a unit in the centre of midfield to bring in when we need to outmuscle teams, to help us win ugly in the games like Burnley where we dominate but are struggling to get over the line, I'm thinking more vieira big and quality though, top 6 standard enforcers rather than the Lerma and Billing style shithouses that some people have mentioned in the last few windows. Other than that quality younger players who are available cheaper than expected and maybe a short term cover option up front would be my aim.
Quote from: paul_e on December 21, 2020, 01:12:58 PMThe only major target I'd like to see in this window is a unit in the centre of midfield to bring in when we need to outmuscle teams, to help us win ugly in the games like Burnley where we dominate but are struggling to get over the line, I'm thinking more vieira big and quality though, top 6 standard enforcers rather than the Lerma and Billing style shithouses that some people have mentioned in the last few windows. Other than that quality younger players who are available cheaper than expected and maybe a short term cover option up front would be my aim.mmm....good luck finding a Viera type midfield enforcer of top 6 standard I’m sure there’s someone lurking in the European leagues as Viera himself was but it would be a punt as it is with most players that aren’t tried and tested in the prem league I’m pretty happy with Luiz and McGinn in those rolls to be honest I think the big enforcer type who will be hard but fair imposing but can play a bit is a mythical creature nowadays
Priority for me is a wide-right forward. But that's obvious.
Quote from: john e on December 21, 2020, 06:04:53 PMQuote from: paul_e on December 21, 2020, 01:12:58 PMThe only major target I'd like to see in this window is a unit in the centre of midfield to bring in when we need to outmuscle teams, to help us win ugly in the games like Burnley where we dominate but are struggling to get over the line, I'm thinking more vieira big and quality though, top 6 standard enforcers rather than the Lerma and Billing style shithouses that some people have mentioned in the last few windows. Other than that quality younger players who are available cheaper than expected and maybe a short term cover option up front would be my aim.mmm....good luck finding a Viera type midfield enforcer of top 6 standard I’m sure there’s someone lurking in the European leagues as Viera himself was but it would be a punt as it is with most players that aren’t tried and tested in the prem league I’m pretty happy with Luiz and McGinn in those rolls to be honest I think the big enforcer type who will be hard but fair imposing but can play a bit is a mythical creature nowadays I didn't say it was an easy player to find but it is the 1 obvious gap in the squad.
Quote from: paul_e on December 21, 2020, 06:15:18 PMQuote from: john e on December 21, 2020, 06:04:53 PMQuote from: paul_e on December 21, 2020, 01:12:58 PMThe only major target I'd like to see in this window is a unit in the centre of midfield to bring in when we need to outmuscle teams, to help us win ugly in the games like Burnley where we dominate but are struggling to get over the line, I'm thinking more vieira big and quality though, top 6 standard enforcers rather than the Lerma and Billing style shithouses that some people have mentioned in the last few windows. Other than that quality younger players who are available cheaper than expected and maybe a short term cover option up front would be my aim.mmm....good luck finding a Viera type midfield enforcer of top 6 standard I’m sure there’s someone lurking in the European leagues as Viera himself was but it would be a punt as it is with most players that aren’t tried and tested in the prem league I’m pretty happy with Luiz and McGinn in those rolls to be honest I think the big enforcer type who will be hard but fair imposing but can play a bit is a mythical creature nowadays I didn't say it was an easy player to find but it is the 1 obvious gap in the squad.I’m not sure they even exist anymore
Also I really rate Partey that Arsenal signed in the summer, him having a few niggly injuries and not being trusted by Arteta is a big part of why they're where they are in my opinion, he'll be their best midfielder by next season.
Quote from: paul_e on December 21, 2020, 01:12:58 PMThe only major target I'd like to see in this window is a unit in the centre of midfield to bring in when we need to outmuscle teams, to help us win ugly in the games like Burnley where we dominate but are struggling to get over the line, I'm thinking more vieira big and quality though, top 6 standard enforcers rather than the Lerma and Billing style shithouses that some people have mentioned in the last few windows. Other than that quality younger players who are available cheaper than expected and maybe a short term cover option up front would be my aim.We didn’t beat Burnley because we hadn’t got anyone who could finish not due to a lack of an imposing MF enforcer. That said signing someone of the ilk would be good but it can probably wait until next summer. I think we need more options upfront so we change our style if needs be to suit the opposition.
Quote from: Rudy65 on December 21, 2020, 05:50:34 PMQuote from: paul_e on December 21, 2020, 01:12:58 PMThe only major target I'd like to see in this window is a unit in the centre of midfield to bring in when we need to outmuscle teams, to help us win ugly in the games like Burnley where we dominate but are struggling to get over the line, I'm thinking more vieira big and quality though, top 6 standard enforcers rather than the Lerma and Billing style shithouses that some people have mentioned in the last few windows. Other than that quality younger players who are available cheaper than expected and maybe a short term cover option up front would be my aim.We didn’t beat Burnley because we hadn’t got anyone who could finish not due to a lack of an imposing MF enforcer. That said signing someone of the ilk would be good but it can probably wait until next summer. I think we need more options upfront so we change our style if needs be to suit the opposition. Agree, no need to tinker with the midfield - who would you drop anyway? Problem was lack of finishing against Burnley. A striker on loan would be more effective, we're still light in numbers up top. Lange might surprise us yet with a big money transfer....