The January New Manager Warchest Transfer Thread

[Holy Trinity]

Well actually it is suspicion

Sussex Police said: “A man in his forties from Brighton who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has had his conditional bail extended until Thursday 27 January.

A man in his twenties, also from Brighton, who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/01/04/bissouma-can-play-in-africa-cup-after-police-release-him-under-investigation/

I was accused of rape once, a girl threw hee self at me all night at a party but she was in a relationship so I said no. The next morning police came to arrest me for rape.
Thank the lord above I didnt touch her as she admitted everything when they brought out the swab kit thing. To this day I wonder what would of happened if I didn't reject her and had slept with her. I Imagine I would of spent the last 15 plus years in prison as a totally innocent man.

Not saying he is guilty or not guilty but should remain innocent until proven otherwise as there are many crazy people in this world who make up all kinds of things for one reason or another.

I also think if he was as guilty as lets say the Man City left back seems to be then he would not have been out on bail this whole time.

[darren woolley]

Well actually it is suspicion

Sussex Police said: “A man in his forties from Brighton who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has had his conditional bail extended until Thursday 27 January.

A man in his twenties, also from Brighton, who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/01/04/bissouma-can-play-in-africa-cup-after-police-release-him-under-investigation/

I was accused of rape once, a girl threw hee self at me all night at a party but she was in a relationship so I said no. The next morning police came to arrest me for rape.
Thank the lord above I didnt touch her as she admitted everything when they brought out the swab kit thing. To this day I wonder what would of happened if I didn't reject her and had slept with her. I Imagine I would of spent the last 15 plus years in prison as a totally innocent man.

Not saying he is guilty or not guilty but should remain innocent until proven otherwise as there are many crazy people in this world who make up all kinds of things for one reason or another.

I also think if he was as guilty as lets say the Man City left back seems to be then he would not have been out on bail this whole time.

Bloody hell HT you were very very lucky you didn't sleep with her.

[VILLA MOLE]

Yes that is scary , did she receive any punishment for lying 

[pauliewalnuts]

Well actually it is suspicion

Sussex Police said: “A man in his forties from Brighton who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has had his conditional bail extended until Thursday 27 January.

A man in his twenties, also from Brighton, who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/01/04/bissouma-can-play-in-africa-cup-after-police-release-him-under-investigation/

It is beyond idle 'suspicion'. He's on bail for it. He's not guilty, but it is a clear possible obstacle to signing him.

[Smirker]

If we're serious about Bissouma this window is mad.

Our owners aren't messing around.

They are absolutely determined to assemble a top four quality squad and bully our way into the CL spots.

[Holy Trinity]

Yes that is scary , did she receive any punishment for lying 

Community service for wasting police time and named and shamed in the paper.
That was really my sliding doors moment, everything in my life changed that day.

[paul_e]

Well actually it is suspicion

Sussex Police said: “A man in his forties from Brighton who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has had his conditional bail extended until Thursday 27 January.

A man in his twenties, also from Brighton, who was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2022/01/04/bissouma-can-play-in-africa-cup-after-police-release-him-under-investigation/

I was accused of rape once, a girl threw hee self at me all night at a party but she was in a relationship so I said no. The next morning police came to arrest me for rape.
Thank the lord above I didnt touch her as she admitted everything when they brought out the swab kit thing. To this day I wonder what would of happened if I didn't reject her and had slept with her. I Imagine I would of spent the last 15 plus years in prison as a totally innocent man.

Not saying he is guilty or not guilty but should remain innocent until proven otherwise as there are many crazy people in this world who make up all kinds of things for one reason or another.

I also think if he was as guilty as lets say the Man City left back seems to be then he would not have been out on bail this whole time.

I reckon that's highly unlikely, most rape support groups suggest that for every innocent man who gets found guilty there are many, many more guilty men who never see the inside of a cell.

On Bissouma specifically I hope we don't go anywhere near him in this window. Whether he's guilty or not we'd show the world that we were willing to sign someone during a very serious investigation against him, that's just not a good pr move and I can't imagine the owners/ceo would be stupid enough to not realise that.

[Steve67]

Great player Bissouma.  Would make a hell of a difference to us. Would free up the likes of Coutinho up to create havoc.  Would offer us great balance and really allow the full backs to get forward even more often. 

[Dante Lavelli]

Whilst in Barcelona, can’t we just pick up Frenkie de Jong?  He’s for sale and they can share a private jet to the UK so will save a few quid.

[paul_e]

Whilst in Barcelona, can’t we just pick up Frenkie de Jong?  He’s for sale and they can share a private jet to the UK so will save a few quid.

That would honestly make me more excited than Coutinho, quality player.

[Holy Trinity]

Zakaria would be my number 1 priority now. The fullbacks will do for this season if money is tight but we need a beefcake in midfield and he is one of the best around. 6 foot 3, 25 years old and an absolute destroyer. 30-50 million would be my guess at his cost though

[brontebilly]

In terms of a left back, Aaron Hickey looks very exciting going forward but his defensive stats are awful.  I can't see him being ready to start in the PL for some time and would look like one for the future.  I'm not sure this is where we're at with our need for a leftback?

It's a bit of competition for Targett. Targett is only 26 so could be more improvement in him. Also lets Hickey bed in properly before challenging for a regular spot. Absolute no to Digne, 29 and can't defend to save himself. Some club will get mugged there.

[ozzjim]

Zakaria would be my number 1 priority now. The fullbacks will do for this season if money is tight but we need a beefcake in midfield and he is one of the best around. 6 foot 3, 25 years old and an absolute destroyer. 30-50 million would be my guess at his cost though

Out of contact this summer, £20 will get him. He'd be my target too, Bissouma is a hell of a player, but in his current situation not one I wild be buying.

[West Derby Villan]

Happy New Year Footy, good to have you back

[Risso]

The system Gerrard deploying is crying out for more creativity so I'm glad in that regard we actually have a number 10 but where do other signings from the summer fit in.  And what exactly is going on with the changing up of things.

In my mind keeping smith would have been as effective because all that is built in summer with Bailey , Buendia and Ings will be lost due to system.
Not only that quite frankly we need far better full backs and a system that remains the same with little flexibility means need for higher calibre of players.
We arent there yet but we were building now it's like we're building again

All a bit confusing as last thing we want unbalance
Defensive midfielder certainly needed and now we need full backs who can actually cross and the players to have an understanding of the possession based game and roles they all have to play.

This will mean it takes longer for us to get to where we want to go and 8-10th place is touch and go so really this window has to be all out for 3 more players level of Coutinho.

It's like he's never been away!


We don't have a system based on the three new players, because Bailey has started the grand total of four games, and is now out until god knows when.


As for keeping Smith, did you watch any of the last 5 games under him? We were an absolute embarrassing shambles.