Sod costs. Bollocks to resale value.If we are looking at bringing top quality players into the club who are an upgrade on what we have, then bring it on.Forget promising youngsters, moneyball players and players looking for a last big pay day.Players in their prime who can lift us into the next level is what I want.Our owners have the ambition, they just keep on proving it. I’m loving all the speculation, the names we are linked with and a feeling of progress that is underway.UP THE FECKIN VILLA.
Never heard of him before this week but if we don't sign him now I will be seriously pissed off. Would that be us ending our pursuit of Tarkowski or are we after two centre-halves, do we think?
Quote from: cdbearsfan on May 26, 2022, 04:51:22 PMNever heard of him before this week but if we don't sign him now I will be seriously pissed off. Would that be us ending our pursuit of Tarkowski or are we after two centre-halves, do we think?It’s possible Tarkowski was a diversion.
Quote from: LeonW on May 26, 2022, 05:15:18 PMQuote from: cdbearsfan on May 26, 2022, 04:51:22 PMNever heard of him before this week but if we don't sign him now I will be seriously pissed off. Would that be us ending our pursuit of Tarkowski or are we after two centre-halves, do we think?It’s possible Tarkowski was a diversion.More than likely Gerrard wants centre halves that can play the ball out from the back and keep possession. No to stereotype, but being Brazilian I would hope he is at least good on the ball.
Quote from: usav on May 26, 2022, 05:18:00 PMQuote from: LeonW on May 26, 2022, 05:15:18 PMQuote from: cdbearsfan on May 26, 2022, 04:51:22 PMNever heard of him before this week but if we don't sign him now I will be seriously pissed off. Would that be us ending our pursuit of Tarkowski or are we after two centre-halves, do we think?It’s possible Tarkowski was a diversion.More than likely Gerrard wants centre halves that can play the ball out from the back and keep possession. No to stereotype, but being Brazilian I would hope he is at least good on the ball.Our current approach to recruitment seems to be getting it back done under radar with info getting out fairly last minute. When some outlets were reporting our approach to Tarkowski with a wage quoted, this doesn’t seem to fit how we’ve been doing things. That being said, Carlos hasn’t actually signed yet, which is also interesting.
Quote from: LeonW on May 26, 2022, 05:22:25 PMQuote from: usav on May 26, 2022, 05:18:00 PMQuote from: LeonW on May 26, 2022, 05:15:18 PMQuote from: cdbearsfan on May 26, 2022, 04:51:22 PMNever heard of him before this week but if we don't sign him now I will be seriously pissed off. Would that be us ending our pursuit of Tarkowski or are we after two centre-halves, do we think?It’s possible Tarkowski was a diversion.More than likely Gerrard wants centre halves that can play the ball out from the back and keep possession. No to stereotype, but being Brazilian I would hope he is at least good on the ball.Our current approach to recruitment seems to be getting it back done under radar with info getting out fairly last minute. When some outlets were reporting our approach to Tarkowski with a wage quoted, this doesn’t seem to fit how we’ve been doing things. That being said, Carlos hasn’t actually signed yet, which is also interesting. It's done and dusted, he's just got to pass the medical and get his work permit which won't be an issue.we would not announce this if he hadn't already agreed the terms
Quote from: Holy Trinity on May 26, 2022, 05:27:18 PMQuote from: LeonW on May 26, 2022, 05:22:25 PMQuote from: usav on May 26, 2022, 05:18:00 PMQuote from: LeonW on May 26, 2022, 05:15:18 PMQuote from: cdbearsfan on May 26, 2022, 04:51:22 PMNever heard of him before this week but if we don't sign him now I will be seriously pissed off. Would that be us ending our pursuit of Tarkowski or are we after two centre-halves, do we think?It’s possible Tarkowski was a diversion.More than likely Gerrard wants centre halves that can play the ball out from the back and keep possession. No to stereotype, but being Brazilian I would hope he is at least good on the ball.Our current approach to recruitment seems to be getting it back done under radar with info getting out fairly last minute. When some outlets were reporting our approach to Tarkowski with a wage quoted, this doesn’t seem to fit how we’ve been doing things. That being said, Carlos hasn’t actually signed yet, which is also interesting. It's done and dusted, he's just got to pass the medical and get his work permit which won't be an issue.we would not announce this if he hadn't already agreed the termsHighly likely...I’m just one of those people that want the contract signed/medical passed, etc.
Clearly Gerrard is signing players with significant European experience, hopefully planning for euro-qualification next season.Next in will be Suarez, if only to satisfy cdbearsfan's Uruguayan demand