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Offline LukeJames

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2280 on: January 24, 2023, 06:47:35 PM »
If we are now in the market for tier 45m players, I don't understand why we haven't joined the bidding war (rumoured to be around 35m) for Anthony Gordon.
I can hazard a good guess as to why we haven't joined this particular bidding war. He's dog shit.

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2281 on: January 24, 2023, 06:56:37 PM »
Really? every time I’ve seen him he looks an absolute handful. Not £45m quality but I suspect that his age/potential/happens to be English.

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2282 on: January 24, 2023, 07:11:08 PM »
If we are now in the market for tier 45m players, I don't understand why we haven't joined the bidding war (rumoured to be around 35m) for Anthony Gordon. (Unless we;re keeping it under the radar?) Fast, skillful, tracks back, wins free kicks, shithousery, not afraid to have a ruck. It would be like signing Ashley Young in 2006

Isn't it because he looks a bit toss?

The new Dwight McNeil I reckon.

His hair looks like one of Viz's Fat Slags

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2283 on: January 24, 2023, 07:20:28 PM »
If we are now in the market for tier 45m players, I don't understand why we haven't joined the bidding war (rumoured to be around 35m) for Anthony Gordon. (Unless we;re keeping it under the radar?) Fast, skillful, tracks back, wins free kicks, shithousery, not afraid to have a ruck. It would be like signing Ashley Young in 2006

Isn't it because he looks a bit toss?

The new Dwight McNeil I reckon.

His hair looks like one of Viz's Fat Slags

**applause**

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2284 on: January 24, 2023, 07:35:11 PM »
If we are now in the market for tier 45m players, I don't understand why we haven't joined the bidding war (rumoured to be around 35m) for Anthony Gordon. (Unless we;re keeping it under the radar?) Fast, skillful, tracks back, wins free kicks, shithousery, not afraid to have a ruck. It would be like signing Ashley Young in 2006

Isn't it because he looks a bit toss?

The new Dwight McNeil I reckon.

His hair looks like one of Viz's Fat Slags
Hahaha, I can't unsee that now

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2285 on: January 24, 2023, 07:41:41 PM »
That the 4-4-2 formation is working so well at the moment is a bit amazing really. Buendia isn't a winger, nor is Ramsey/McGinn and Bailey isn't a striker. Does anybody know what Emery likes to play when he's got a settled team of his own to work with?

I don't think it's working that well with the ball to be honest. It was great first day out v Man United when we over ran them in the middle. Spurs away too, once we opened up in the second half it was too much for them. But when our CBs are pressed hard we are in trouble getting the ball through the lines. I think Wolves and Leeds showed how we can be exposed. Stick 3 v 2 in midfield to neutralise our strongest players (Kamara/Luiz) and press our CBs hard. Both games it took until half time to switch Buendia into the middle. We won't get away with Moreno/Buendia defensively against better teams. Ramsey isn't in great form either. McGinn is a loss and I think will replace Buendia v Leicester.

I'm not sure why Emery won't switch to 4231 permanently but I think he wants to leave Bailey high up the pitch. To be fair it worked v Leeds early on.

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2286 on: January 24, 2023, 07:48:31 PM »
That the 4-4-2 formation is working so well at the moment is a bit amazing really. Buendia isn't a winger, nor is Ramsey/McGinn and Bailey isn't a striker. Does anybody know what Emery likes to play when he's got a settled team of his own to work with?

I don't think it's working that well with the ball to be honest. It was great first day out v Man United when we over ran them in the middle. Spurs away too, once we opened up in the second half it was too much for them. But when our CBs are pressed hard we are in trouble getting the ball through the lines. I think Wolves and Leeds showed how we can be exposed. Stick 3 v 2 in midfield to neutralise our strongest players (Kamara/Luiz) and press our CBs hard. Both games it took until half time to switch Buendia into the middle. We won't get away with Moreno/Buendia defensively against better teams. Ramsey isn't in great form either. McGinn is a loss and I think will replace Buendia v Leicester.

I'm not sure why Emery won't switch to 4231 permanently but I think he wants to leave Bailey high up the pitch. To be fair it worked v Leeds early on.

We had 575 passes at Southampton, came away with a clean sheet and all three points. You are way too down on our progress compared to just a few months ago. We have a manger that is willing to change and adapt his style in order to put the best team out to get results.

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2287 on: January 24, 2023, 07:56:44 PM »
Based on how we conduct our business, I doubt we've bid £45m for Williams without first getting some sort of understanding that he'd actually come to us.

The Smith-Rowe and Ward-Prowae 'bids' didn't follow that pattern, and perhaps we weren't really interested but put in a bid anyway to show willing. You just never know.

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2288 on: January 24, 2023, 08:17:34 PM »
If we are now in the market for tier 45m players, I don't understand why we haven't joined the bidding war (rumoured to be around 35m) for Anthony Gordon. (Unless we;re keeping it under the radar?) Fast, skillful, tracks back, wins free kicks, shithousery, not afraid to have a ruck. It would be like signing Ashley Young in 2006

https://ibb.co/sPv4vS9

That’s why.

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2289 on: January 24, 2023, 08:30:02 PM »
That the 4-4-2 formation is working so well at the moment is a bit amazing really. Buendia isn't a winger, nor is Ramsey/McGinn and Bailey isn't a striker. Does anybody know what Emery likes to play when he's got a settled team of his own to work with?

I don't think it's working that well with the ball to be honest. It was great first day out v Man United when we over ran them in the middle. Spurs away too, once we opened up in the second half it was too much for them. But when our CBs are pressed hard we are in trouble getting the ball through the lines. I think Wolves and Leeds showed how we can be exposed. Stick 3 v 2 in midfield to neutralise our strongest players (Kamara/Luiz) and press our CBs hard. Both games it took until half time to switch Buendia into the middle. We won't get away with Moreno/Buendia defensively against better teams. Ramsey isn't in great form either. McGinn is a loss and I think will replace Buendia v Leicester.

I'm not sure why Emery won't switch to 4231 permanently but I think he wants to leave Bailey high up the pitch. To be fair it worked v Leeds early on.

We had 575 passes at Southampton, came away with a clean sheet and all three points. You are way too down on our progress compared to just a few months ago. We have a manger that is willing to change and adapt his style in order to put the best team out to get results.

Despite 575 passes, Martinez still had to make an unbelievable save to keep the game scoreless at a crucial time and our winner came from a set piece. I can't recall another clear cut chance in the second half despite owning the ball. I really admire the defensive resilience Emery has implemented but with the ball I have increasing concerns about the 442 setup.

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2290 on: January 24, 2023, 08:31:47 PM »
If we are now in the market for tier 45m players, I don't understand why we haven't joined the bidding war (rumoured to be around 35m) for Anthony Gordon. (Unless we;re keeping it under the radar?) Fast, skillful, tracks back, wins free kicks, shithousery, not afraid to have a ruck. It would be like signing Ashley Young in 2006

https://ibb.co/sPv4vS9

That’s why.
or because Gordon is shit

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2291 on: January 24, 2023, 08:32:59 PM »
If we are now in the market for tier 45m players, I don't understand why we haven't joined the bidding war (rumoured to be around 35m) for Anthony Gordon. (Unless we;re keeping it under the radar?) Fast, skillful, tracks back, wins free kicks, shithousery, not afraid to have a ruck. It would be like signing Ashley Young in 2006

https://ibb.co/sPv4vS9

That’s why.

I know I’m getting old and not in with the kids but fuckin hell

Offline coreyfeldman

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2292 on: January 24, 2023, 08:34:43 PM »
That the 4-4-2 formation is working so well at the moment is a bit amazing really. Buendia isn't a winger, nor is Ramsey/McGinn and Bailey isn't a striker. Does anybody know what Emery likes to play when he's got a settled team of his own to work with?

I don't think it's working that well with the ball to be honest. It was great first day out v Man United when we over ran them in the middle. Spurs away too, once we opened up in the second half it was too much for them. But when our CBs are pressed hard we are in trouble getting the ball through the lines. I think Wolves and Leeds showed how we can be exposed. Stick 3 v 2 in midfield to neutralise our strongest players (Kamara/Luiz) and press our CBs hard. Both games it took until half time to switch Buendia into the middle. We won't get away with Moreno/Buendia defensively against better teams. Ramsey isn't in great form either. McGinn is a loss and I think will replace Buendia v Leicester.

I'm not sure why Emery won't switch to 4231 permanently but I think he wants to leave Bailey high up the pitch. To be fair it worked v Leeds early on.

We had 575 passes at Southampton, came away with a clean sheet and all three points. You are way too down on our progress compared to just a few months ago. We have a manger that is willing to change and adapt his style in order to put the best team out to get results.

Despite 575 passes, Martinez still had to make an unbelievable save to keep the game scoreless at a crucial time and our winner came from a set piece. I can't recall another clear cut chance in the second half despite owning the ball. I really admire the defensive resilience Emery has implemented but with the ball I have increasing concerns about the 442 setup.

I think you're talking absolute nonsense. If we had better attackers, things would probably be more comfortable. IMO the set up is good but we've got bailey/watkins/buendia who I think all need improving on. Set up isn't the issue, we need more quality.

Also can't believe you'd be questioning the set up given the results after 3 months in the job, and the rabble we were when he took over

Moon a stick you want

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2293 on: January 24, 2023, 08:36:05 PM »
That the 4-4-2 formation is working so well at the moment is a bit amazing really. Buendia isn't a winger, nor is Ramsey/McGinn and Bailey isn't a striker. Does anybody know what Emery likes to play when he's got a settled team of his own to work with?

I don't think it's working that well with the ball to be honest. It was great first day out v Man United when we over ran them in the middle. Spurs away too, once we opened up in the second half it was too much for them. But when our CBs are pressed hard we are in trouble getting the ball through the lines. I think Wolves and Leeds showed how we can be exposed. Stick 3 v 2 in midfield to neutralise our strongest players (Kamara/Luiz) and press our CBs hard. Both games it took until half time to switch Buendia into the middle. We won't get away with Moreno/Buendia defensively against better teams. Ramsey isn't in great form either. McGinn is a loss and I think will replace Buendia v Leicester.

I'm not sure why Emery won't switch to 4231 permanently but I think he wants to leave Bailey high up the pitch. To be fair it worked v Leeds early on.

We had 575 passes at Southampton, came away with a clean sheet and all three points. You are way too down on our progress compared to just a few months ago. We have a manger that is willing to change and adapt his style in order to put the best team out to get results.

Despite 575 passes, Martinez still had to make an unbelievable save to keep the game scoreless at a crucial time and our winner came from a set piece. I can't recall another clear cut chance in the second half despite owning the ball. I really admire the defensive resilience Emery has implemented but with the ball I have increasing concerns about the 442 setup.

My wife accuses me of being a miserable git. There's no point in me responding with, "not by brontebilly standards" because she obviously wouldn't know what that means, but I think it.

That's not in any way a dig, by the way. I wouldn't want it any different. You remind me of my older brother, who in turn reminds me of Roy Keane if he didn't like football.

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Re: January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread
« Reply #2294 on: January 24, 2023, 08:39:48 PM »
If we are now in the market for tier 45m players, I don't understand why we haven't joined the bidding war (rumoured to be around 35m) for Anthony Gordon. (Unless we;re keeping it under the radar?) Fast, skillful, tracks back, wins free kicks, shithousery, not afraid to have a ruck. It would be like signing Ashley Young in 2006

Isn't it because he looks a bit toss?

The new Dwight McNeil I reckon.

His hair looks like one of Viz's Fat Slags

‘San’ to be precise!

 


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