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Author Topic: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.  (Read 97552 times)

Offline pauliewalnuts

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #510 on: March 03, 2023, 03:30:18 PM »
Roberto Firmino is available on a free in the summer.
I think he's the sort of quality professional and an intelligent player. We should look to get in.


No thanks, he's too old and he's got a worse injury record than the Russian army.

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #511 on: March 03, 2023, 04:16:46 PM »
I rate Firmino massively, I think he's been massively underrated for Liverpool and trying to replace him has played a big part in them going backwards. His versatility was a huge part of why Mane and Salah were able to play such a high line. He plays on the half turn a lot like the best Defensive Midfielders but does it 40-50 yards up the pitch, it's a weird sort of targetman role but based on intelligence, movement and quick passing rather than strength, height and aerial ability.

However he's too old and has had too many injuries in the last 18months. A player like him would be great though because it adds a lot of options for attacking play.

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #512 on: March 03, 2023, 04:27:01 PM »
Yes from me for Firmino

Quality player would fit into our front three easily and improve prove it no end, an actual technically good player
He’s 31 not 35, some of you guys are off your heads

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #513 on: March 03, 2023, 04:54:52 PM »
Yes from me for Firmino

Quality player would fit into our front three easily and improve prove it no end, an actual technically good player
He’s 31 not 35, some of you guys are off your heads

He's had 6-7 different injuries in the last 2 years and missed about 30 games as a result. If he was early 20s you might take the risk with that record but at 31 he's looking like a guy who will play 20-25 matches a season for a year or 2 before either stepping down to a loer level or hanging up his boots.

As I say I'm a massive fan and think he's been one of the best attackers in the league for years but it's a massive risk that I just don't think we can afford to take.

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #514 on: March 03, 2023, 05:01:19 PM »
A 23/24 year-old version would be a great signing.

Offline Footy-Vill

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #515 on: March 03, 2023, 05:12:00 PM »
Yes from me for Firmino

Quality player would fit into our front three easily and improve prove it no end, an actual technically good player
He’s 31 not 35, some of you guys are off your heads
Thank you JE
Exactly! Would be a great addition

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #516 on: March 03, 2023, 05:19:38 PM »
Roberto Firmino is available on a free in the summer.
I think he's the sort of quality professional and an intelligent player. We should look to get in.


No thanks, he's too old and he's got a worse injury record than the Russian army.

It's a definte no from as well and even ignoring the teeth, it's still a no.

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #517 on: March 03, 2023, 05:19:59 PM »
I would also say Kante of chelsea, who is contract expiry.
They are proven players who add bit of quality.

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #518 on: March 03, 2023, 05:37:44 PM »
I would also say Kante of chelsea, who is contract expiry.
They are proven players who add bit of quality.
Yes there is a space in our treatment room.

Offline Footy-Vill

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #519 on: March 03, 2023, 05:59:21 PM »
In 2021 I started it on 3rd April.  After the clocks had gone forward.  Although why FV doesn't want to lower himself to start threads is beyond my low grade intellect.
Thank You.
But if we hear any signings coming in on a free or an agreed transfer before then maybe we can begin.
It's going to be a busy summer.
I think up to 5 new additions.

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #520 on: March 03, 2023, 06:08:51 PM »
Yes from me for Firmino

Quality player would fit into our front three easily and improve prove it no end, an actual technically good player
He’s 31 not 35, some of you guys are off your heads
Thank you JE
Exactly! Would be a great addition

Your welcome

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #521 on: March 03, 2023, 06:20:07 PM »
I would also say Kante of chelsea, who is contract expiry.
They are proven players who add bit of quality.
Yes there is a space in our treatment room.
So that's no to Kalvin Phillips aswell?
Take him on loan next season for example.

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #522 on: March 03, 2023, 06:37:21 PM »
I must admit I’d take Firmino.

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #523 on: March 03, 2023, 07:43:40 PM »
Roberto Firmino is available on a free in the summer.
I think he's the sort of quality professional and an intelligent player. We should look to get in.


No thanks, he's too old and he's got a worse injury record than the Russian army.

It's a definte no from as well and even ignoring the teeth, it's still a no.

Whiter than a Brexit rally.

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Re: January Transfer Window - The Verdict.
« Reply #524 on: March 03, 2023, 07:51:51 PM »
A 23/24 year-old version would be a great signing.

Aye, the Firmino at Hoffenheim - whoever fits that sort of profile now.

 


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