Was Bastian Schweinsteiger form today a 'come and get me Chris' cry for help?
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2 days to go... Will we sign anyone?
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Machiavelli
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BG, you're a sweet man, but we're oh so glad that you're not in charge of recruitment
Ecosse Exile
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No
But wouldn't be surprised if Robbie Keane was signed after the deadline.
But wouldn't be surprised if Robbie Keane was signed after the deadline.
BensGrandad
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BG, you're a sweet man, but we're oh so glad that you're not in charge of recruitment
Do you not think either could score enough goals to take us up especially when you see how short we are of strikers on the bench or in the squad come to that,.
Buzzer
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- Oct 1, 2006
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I really don't want this to sound like we're all ganging up on you but how in the name of all that is good in this world can you think that McCormack would be a good fit for us?
The special ingredient that has enabled our team and our manager to be two steps ahead of the most expensive Championship squad ever assembled with an ex-Real Madrid, Champion's League winning manager is our extremely good team spirit. The players all play for each other, even the ones who unfortunately can't get a regular first team spot feel it. It's not a cliche, it's so strong it's palpable. And you want to bring in a bloke who has only this month had the very, very rare and dubious honour of being disciplined by his club for laziness, attitude problems, his all round fitness problems and repeatedly not turning up for training.
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Machiavelli
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See what [MENTION=5200]Buzzer[/MENTION] says. He can speak for me at times.
Buzzer
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- Oct 1, 2006
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Ha! I think we have a meeting of minds here.
Seagull Mags
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- Aug 18, 2016
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Leeds In for Fletcher from West Ham, he would be perfect for us.... Great signing for them will rip this division up!
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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We should be trying to get in on this Fletcher deal.
Yup, all of that.
We've already been linked with him. Even Andy Naylor has mentioned him.
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MrSnuggles
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- Apr 29, 2016
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If Stephens is not prepared to sign a new contract and we run the risk of losing him for nothing, then let Burnley have in for a swap for Barnes and Robinson! Before you scorn last season Barnes and Murray played together they both scored 20 goals. They know each others game. Robinson would be experience cover for Stockdale! Two for the price of one!
Nixonator
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Buzzer
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- Oct 1, 2006
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If Stephens wanted to leave then I wouldn't have a problem having Barnes back in the team, I reckon pound for pound that in recent times perhaps only Gary Hart has provided a better return on investment. But can you imagine Barnes and Baldock together? Both of them are prone to having the red mist descend.
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
We won't sing anybody, then on Wednesday the EXCUSES will pour in. If we don't go up then this will be the reason WHY
MrSnuggles
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- Apr 29, 2016
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Are you suggesting we trade Dale Stephens for Ashley Barnes
Well it does have its merits. If Dale wants out to go back up north, in two days time his value to the club is nil. He had quite a prolific partnership before with Murray, and to get Robinson (or pope) as a back up to Stockdale would be decent business!
carteater
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If we don't sign anyone then it's a bigger gamble by CH/TB than the risk of a six month loanee! IMO. Surely CH knows how thread bare our strike force is? You only have to cast your minds back to Wed in play-off 1st leg to see how quick it is to lose players! Murphy, March and Knockaert are not comfortable playing that Baldock Role and we do not get the best out of them. Let's play to their strengths and provide them with a player that will compliment what they do best. Three strikers is not enough to give us the best chance we've ever had to gain this promotion! If we don't do it this season we will see the break up of this squad and maybe our manager! This is a make or break season for us and who better to take the gamble than TB. If we were to lose the gamble then I for one will not begrudge him selling our prize assets to help recover some funds for himself and club!
Nixonator
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Are you aware of our points record without him and do you realise he is the mainstay in our midfield this season?
Who would you replace him with exactly?
You're trying to solve one problem and causing an entirely new one.
Nixonator
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You're preaching to the converted. I don't think there's a single person on here that feels going with what we have while others strengthen isn't a significant risk.
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