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 Nicholas91  The Democratic Republic of Kent 25 Jan 19 2.31pm |
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Originally posted by A89M
So you didn't see his touch for Meyer's goal against Liverpool? Comparing him to Jon Macken, Calvin Andrew - is this a joke? Some of the goals Wickham has scored for us and others have been brilliant. WBA away and of course Watford Semi's, spring to mind. I'm sorry Connor, is that you. I didn't mean to offend you mate and yes that touch was world class, it was like watching Lionel Messi, can you please now follow that up with some goals to add to the one or two you already have in your years at Palace. P.S I don't give a monkeys about goals you have scored at other clubs, although I do love watching Connor Wickham wonder goals compilations on youtube, you were right there!
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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Bholl85  Guildford 26 Jan 19 9.27am |
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Whilst this window is turning out to be hugely underwhelming, if by some combination of loans, frees, reduced wages etc etc we managed to secure the short term services of Sako, Bolasie, Cabaye would it not be considered an improvement on the non-scoring Striker, the non-playing midfielders (Punch & maybe Jairo) and the optimists favourites Williams and Kaikai?? I'm not sure how many if any are realistic or even possible but let's be honest, none of us really know the clubs position regarding finances and plans for this or the next few windows. I'm sure we've missed out on players we'd have liked, I'm sure every club has. Imo, 6 months of proven players (albeit slightly past their best ones) is better than the same period with unproven players that clearly the manager doesn't trust.
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| spartakev2 Anerley 26 Jan 19 9.38am |
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Originally posted by Bholl85
Whilst this window is turning out to be hugely underwhelming, if by some combination of loans, frees, reduced wages etc etc we managed to secure the short term services of Sako, Bolasie, Cabaye would it not be considered an improvement on the non-scoring Striker, the non-playing midfielders (Punch & maybe Jairo) and the optimists favourites Williams and Kaikai?? I'm not sure how many if any are realistic or even possible but let's be honest, none of us really know the clubs position regarding finances and plans for this or the next few windows. I'm sure we've missed out on players we'd have liked, I'm sure every club has. Imo, 6 months of proven players (albeit slightly past their best ones) is better than the same period with unproven players that clearly the manager doesn't trust. Sako, Bolasie and cabaye? Seriously?,a player who wba are desperate to get rid of, a player who left us to join a bigger club and now can't get into the Aston Villa team, packed his bags and went back to everton, and a player who couldn't last 90 mins and left to join a team in the uae. Just what we need. Get rid of the deadwood and replace them with...... deadwood ....
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 26 Jan 19 9.40am |
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Originally posted by spartakev2
Sako, Bolasie and cabaye? Seriously?,a player who wba are desperate to get rid of, a player who left us to join a bigger club and now can't get into the Aston Villa team, packed his bags and went back to everton, and a player who couldn't last 90 mins and left to join a team in the uae. Just what we need. Get rid of the deadwood and replace them with...... deadwood .... I wholeheartedly agree with these comments.
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| Kant exeter 26 Jan 19 12.29pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
I wholeheartedly agree with these comments. I think that twig is the only deadwood around here 😉. The key to these dealings is that it’s a very short term fix to cover the remaining games. We aren’t dishing out long term contracts (at least I hope not!) so we will be no worse off at the end of the season. This strategy allows us to keep our powder dry and offers a bit of experienced cover in key areas at minimum financial risk. Underwhelming it may be, but in practical terms I can see the logic.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 26 Jan 19 12.46pm |
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Originally posted by Kant
I think that twig is the only deadwood around here 😉. The key to these dealings is that it’s a very short term fix to cover the remaining games. We aren’t dishing out long term contracts (at least I hope not!) so we will be no worse off at the end of the season. This strategy allows us to keep our powder dry and offers a bit of experienced cover in key areas at minimum financial risk. Underwhelming it may be, but in practical terms I can see the logic. What strategy ? After last season it was hoped we would kick-on a tad (Not talking about top six or eight )but we are in a worse position now than we were at the same time last campaign. The signings of Jach,Rakip,Sorloth etc - having to play a keeper in the PL who is 40 this year and bringing in a keeper on-loan who hasn't played a 1st team game for his club.Is it any wonder that many supporters are disillusioned with the club ? Edited by Willo (26 Jan 2019 12.51pm)
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| Jacey 26 Jan 19 1.11pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
What strategy ? After last season it was hoped we would kick-on a tad (Not talking about top six or eight )but we are in a worse position now than we were at the same time last campaign. The signings of Jach,Rakip,Sorloth etc - having to play a keeper in the PL who is 40 this year and bringing in a keeper on-loan who hasn't played a 1st team game for his club.Is it any wonder that many supporters are disillusioned with the club ? Edited by Willo (26 Jan 2019 12.51pm) Totally agree,but it would appear that Steve's focus is simply to just keep us up by a whisker and he lacks any other ambitions,hence the recent disastrous windows apart from when Sam was allowed a say.
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| Kant exeter 26 Jan 19 3.39pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
What strategy ? Edited by Willo (26 Jan 2019 12.51pm) The strategy is, presumably, to wait until the summer to improve the squad rather than burning our budget in January when options are limited and prices are high. Cabaye and Sako are familiar with Roy’s tactics so as short termist strategies go, it at least has the advantage of being one that can hit the ground running. If we were a global brand or the plaything of a gulf state we wouldn’t have to make these awkward choices. But we aren’t and we do. It’s not desperation, it’s reality.
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| spartakev2 Anerley 26 Jan 19 4.02pm |
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Originally posted by Kant
The strategy is, presumably, to wait until the summer to improve the squad rather than burning our budget in January when options are limited and prices are high. Cabaye and Sako are familiar with Roy’s tactics so as short termist strategies go, it at least has the advantage of being one that can hit the ground running. If we were a global brand or the plaything of a gulf state we wouldn’t have to make these awkward choices. But we aren’t and we do. It’s not desperation, it’s reality. Personally i think we have enough to stay up with what we gave. (Because there are at least 3 teams worse than us). So I would rather get nobody in than get Sako bolasie and cabaye back, and rebuild in thd summer.
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| Kant exeter 26 Jan 19 4.51pm |
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Originally posted by spartakev2
Personally i think we have enough to stay up with what we gave. (Because there are at least 3 teams worse than us). So I would rather get nobody in than get Sako bolasie and cabaye back, and rebuild in thd summer. But isn’t that precisely the thinking here? They are gambling on us having enough to stay up, as you say, and saving the budget for rebuilding in the summer. But as an insurance policy they are looking at these 3 players on short term, low cost deals, just to give us some extra depth in the remaining fixtures. It’s actually a very shrewd strategy for a club with limited funds.
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| Jacey 26 Jan 19 7.09pm |
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Originally posted by Kant
But isn’t that precisely the thinking here? They are gambling on us having enough to stay up, as you say, and saving the budget for rebuilding in the summer. But as an insurance policy they are looking at these 3 players on short term, low cost deals, just to give us some extra depth in the remaining fixtures. It’s actually a very shrewd strategy for a club with limited funds. Sako(done deal),Cabye and Bolasie,if also signed,have a multitude of strengths as ex players and must help to again keep us up in a challenging season.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 26 Jan 19 8.09pm |
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Originally posted by Kant
The strategy is, presumably, to wait until the summer to improve the squad rather than burning our budget in January when options are limited and prices are high. Cabaye and Sako are familiar with Roy’s tactics so as short termist strategies go, it at least has the advantage of being one that can hit the ground running. If we were a global brand or the plaything of a gulf state we wouldn’t have to make these awkward choices. But we aren’t and we do. It’s not desperation, it’s reality. It's desperation because of the reality and the reason for the reality is a matter for another debate. There are other clubs who are not a global brand or have connections to a Gulf state yet they wouldn't consider getting back players in their 30s who either have seen better days or players who did not really make a major impact, left their club and was eventually snapped up by a club at a lower level and not really made any impact there. Anyway I have made my views clear and it is now time to go out for a pint or two !!!! Edited by Willo (26 Jan 2019 8.09pm)
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