is that the Graeme who's on Radio 5 sometimes, the spanish footy guy (actually that's Hunter isn't it, plus the SKY bit of his twitter name should have given me a clue!) Anyway was just going to say... speculate away but the signing will almost certainly be somebody from overseas who nobody has heard of. So i reckon the la liga shout is about right. In Gus we trust.
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is that the Graeme who's on Radio 5 sometimes, the spanish footy guy (actually that's Hunter isn't it, plus the SKY bit of his twitter name should have given me a clue!) Anyway was just going to say... speculate away but the signing will almost certainly be somebody from overseas who nobody has heard of. So i reckon the la liga shout is about right. In Gus we trust.
Marshy
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donkey
Seagull over Canaryland
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I am mindful that TB and Gus have stated they are looking for 6-7 players. Hoskins & Buckley will be in the team. I anticipate the two youngsters from Chelsea will have more of a development role next season. Maybe that leaves 4-5 other signings to come.
Top of our shopping list must be a proven 20-25 goal striker to benefit from the pace of Hoskins, Buckley, Noone etc. I hope that Barnes gets a chance to continue developing - but alongside a forward that will scare defences.
Compliment this with a couple of midfielders: a) a playmaker who can deliver the early ball to our speedsters, and b) a gritty 'wise' head / ball winner / 'foot on the ball' when required type of player. All very well having an attractive team going forward but also need a bit of steel in the engine room.
I am excited about how we will look going forward. However Championship teams will counter attack and press harder onto us so am a little anxious that we reinforce the defence. Don't want to become a Posh - with loads of goals at both ends. Finally I am not sure that Ankergren is the solid keeper we will need?
Hope we have the budget to do this - if so we will be some team.
Top of our shopping list must be a proven 20-25 goal striker to benefit from the pace of Hoskins, Buckley, Noone etc. I hope that Barnes gets a chance to continue developing - but alongside a forward that will scare defences.
Compliment this with a couple of midfielders: a) a playmaker who can deliver the early ball to our speedsters, and b) a gritty 'wise' head / ball winner / 'foot on the ball' when required type of player. All very well having an attractive team going forward but also need a bit of steel in the engine room.
I am excited about how we will look going forward. However Championship teams will counter attack and press harder onto us so am a little anxious that we reinforce the defence. Don't want to become a Posh - with loads of goals at both ends. Finally I am not sure that Ankergren is the solid keeper we will need?
Hope we have the budget to do this - if so we will be some team.
Marshy
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Another commanding ball playing centre half is a must.
Betfair Bozo
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The biggest expense that clubs usually have is wages, just say that we have signed 5 players all on £10,000 a week. That equates to just over £2.5m a year, along with the wages of the other players already there it certainly adds up. Then players are usually on 3 year contracts. This is how teams usually get into financial trouble, not by the transfer fees but by the wages that the players cost them!
Nacho Novo?
seagullondon
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la lagia is indeed the mexican top division
I agree.
We should be able to enjoy the benefits of the new stadium, and the financing it brings, but we must be mindful. I'm one of those that are not quick to be overly sympathetic to fans of clubs in administration because they sat back and let their club get into the position because they got prem football, Ac Milan at home etc.
I don't want to then be guilty of revelling in spending that sends our club the same way.
However, I think Tony's family history with the club suggests he isn't just in it to make money, which gives me hope that at the moment at least he is making the right the decisions.
A proven 20-25 goal a season striker in the Championship would be way, way, way too expensive for us and would be looking for a move to the Premiership, not to us, who are unproven in this division.
Joe Gatting's Dad
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Central defender is an absolute must to complement Gordon.
Adam has a bad injury and we do not know when he will be ready - or if good enough to the Championship. Perfect defensive sub who could cover almost all positions.
Tommy is competent but no experience at a higher level and Lewis is still learning his trade.
Adam has a bad injury and we do not know when he will be ready - or if good enough to the Championship. Perfect defensive sub who could cover almost all positions.
Tommy is competent but no experience at a higher level and Lewis is still learning his trade.
porkypie
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Spelt it wrong!
[MENTION=20]granny weatherwax[/MENTION]
I think what you're saying is entirely reasonable and I feel the same way myself. However with the massive influx in season ticket revenue plus a decent fee on the way for Bennett - I think we'll be okay. We've signed players to the value of £1.5m and I think Bennett will go for around that fee. So although our wages have no doubt gone up I don't think we're putting ourself at significant financial risk.
If we signed three million pound players then I sweat a little as that would be a huge gamble for us. But as things stand with a new stadium, increased revenue and *hopefully* lower running costs I don't think we're over stretching.
I think what you're saying is entirely reasonable and I feel the same way myself. However with the massive influx in season ticket revenue plus a decent fee on the way for Bennett - I think we'll be okay. We've signed players to the value of £1.5m and I think Bennett will go for around that fee. So although our wages have no doubt gone up I don't think we're putting ourself at significant financial risk.
If we signed three million pound players then I sweat a little as that would be a huge gamble for us. But as things stand with a new stadium, increased revenue and *hopefully* lower running costs I don't think we're over stretching.
'sladegull
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Finally , I thought I was the only one that thought this.As things stand with injuries and Gordons lack of pace i have concerns about the centre of our defense. Some cover at LB/RB would be good too as surely Tanno wont be expected to get his boots on again this season. I am sure Gus has a plan so fingers crossed ......
Bring back Bryan wade!!
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Emilio Nsue from Mallorca??
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Abort, retry, fail
That made me chuckle and once the laughter had subsided, I have genuinely never ever been so excited and optimistic about our future.
Bloody marvelous!
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Behind Enemy Lines
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For those of us who didn't hear the interview, can someone please say exactly what Poyet said this morning.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Valdo from Levante ?
Damia from Osasuna ?
Alexis from Sevilla ?
Rui Fonte from Espanyol ?
Good fun chucking all these totally random names from La Liga round innit.
Damia from Osasuna ?
Alexis from Sevilla ?
Rui Fonte from Espanyol ?
Good fun chucking all these totally random names from La Liga round innit.
pork pie
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Link http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p00h0gh3 at about 1:30
Buckley deal will be beaten, for a striker.
Other teams will spend more, we have to spend wisely.
He has a little money to spend, and any money from sales will be on top.
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