tinman85 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 We blew it in 2008 by not enhancing the squad with big money signings in the January. This is the best chance we will ever have. Let's spend big and bring in players who will improve us further. A top powerful striker to partner Bobby and central midfield player, plus right back as cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 ..and rock the balance and harmony of what we currently have? No. We buy wisely and perhaps only some loans perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Tomarse said: ..and rock the balance and harmony of what we currently have? No. We buy wisely and perhaps only some loans perhaps Not the case at all. Broke our transfer record for Famara. Always look to improve further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 We will spend some serious money in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I think LJ and MA know what is required so I think we can trust them to bring in what the squad need to keep the momentum going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, bs3 said: We will spend some serious money in January. How do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I hope we look at the right players at the right price. We do well because everyone works hard no big buck pre Madonnas here please. If were still in the playoffs this should open us up to a whole load of tallented players but they have to want to come to us for the right reasons otherwise they are just chancers looking for quick buck and an easy ride to the prem. Basically were going to have more quality players (bigger names) available but only 1% will be right for us so unless we want them we shouldn't be talked into or swayed by a name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 53 minutes ago, Tomarse said: ..and rock the balance and harmony of what we currently have? No. We buy wisely and perhaps only some loans perhaps Agree. We want hungry players, even if those are young’uns on loan from a Prem club’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tts_city Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Apparently 8 million will land our record signing, removed the name as although i think it might be bollox i dont want to jeopordize it either, played very well against us this season. Make of that what you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54-46 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, tinman85 said: We blew it in 2008 by not enhancing the squad with big money signings in the January. This is the best chance we will ever have. Let's spend big and bring in players who will improve us further. A top powerful striker to partner Bobby and central midfield player, plus right back as cover. More importantly, let’s hope we don’t sell any key assets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, 54-46 said: More importantly, let’s hope we don’t sell any key assets This. A million times this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 22 minutes ago, tts_city said: Apparently 8 million will land our record signing, removed the name as although i think it might be bollox i dont want to jeopordize it either, played very well against us this season. Make of that what you will. Sakho of Palace? He was immense for them against us, wouldn’t mind him tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bris Red Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Tomarse said: ..and rock the balance and harmony of what we currently have? No. We buy wisely and perhaps only some loans perhaps Exactly the attitude we had in 2008. 'Lets not rock the boat' 'these boys have got us this far lets trust that they can take us all the way' bla bla bla. Heard it all from Johnson snr back then. Look, if players become available in January that will improve us we HAVE to go for it IMO. Dosn't necessarily mean spending millions but if it needs millions to get the right man we should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Pezo said: I hope we look at the right players at the right price. We do well because everyone works hard no big buck pre Madonnas here please. If were still in the playoffs this should open us up to a whole load of tallented players but they have to want to come to us for the right reasons otherwise they are just chancers looking for quick buck and an easy ride to the prem. Basically were going to have more quality players (bigger names) available but only 1% will be right for us so unless we want them we shouldn't be talked into or swayed by a name. 25 minutes ago, tts_city said: Apparently 8 million will land our record signing, removed the name as although i think it might be bollox i dont want to jeopordize it either, played very well against us this season. Make of that what you will. 8 million? Is it a player in this division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Think the important bit as everyone says is that we splash the cash only if it's in a position we need improved options on (due to injury or just a weaker area) and they're the right fit - really wouldn't want us to throw money around just because SL is feeling generous this Christmas. Also hope to see no one leaving either unless it's people who want to go as not getting first team chances and aren't likely to progress further with us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 5 hours ago, tts_city said: Apparently 8 million will land our record signing, removed the name as although i think it might be bollox i dont want to jeopordize it either, played very well against us this season. Make of that what you will. Bannan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 hour ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Bannan? Daniel Johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 9 hours ago, Tomarse said: ..and rock the balance and harmony of what we currently have? No. We buy wisely and perhaps only some loans perhaps Exactly like our champions season, Tavernier, Smith and Saville were our only signings in Jan I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 8 hours ago, bris red said: Exactly the attitude we had in 2008. 'Lets not rock the boat' 'these boys have got us this far lets trust that they can take us all the way' bla bla bla. Heard it all from Johnson snr back then. Look, if players become available in January that will improve us we HAVE to go for it IMO. Dosn't necessarily mean spending millions but if it needs millions to get the right man we should. 2008 was more momentum first half than the skill this side has. We also did go and buy players - that resulted in a change of style - ie knocking it up to Adebola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Without question there is a balance to be struck between buying to improve the squad and retaining harmony within it. But I trust Johnson and Ashton to get that right. I think they realise the importance of getting the right characters as well as the right footballers. Probably the only time they got that wrong was with Tomlin - but you could hardly blame them for that after his performances when on loan. And once he became a bad apple, his was quickly moved on. I don’t think it’s a simple as to say either “we must spend!” or “don’t rock the boat!”. If the right player with the right character is available at the right price then you buy them - but we don’t need to panic buy overpriced marquee signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, Tomarse said: 2008 was more momentum first half than the skill this side has. We also did go and buy players - that resulted in a change of style - ie knocking it up to Adebola We bought average players. Adebola who was really a cheap option at the time and 32/33 plus Nick Carle, another sideways midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, tinman85 said: We bought average players. Adebola who was really a cheap option at the time and 32/33 plus Nick Carle, another sideways midfielder. I get your point I just don’t think signing a £10m striker on 20k a week would fit in the harmony we currently have. If we spend we do it wisely imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 I expect any Targets will have been identified for a long time so I am not expecting any "big name" signings unless MA & LJ philosophy has changed......have a feeling we may see one or two pricey foreigners though ala fammy, Eliason and that scandanavian we never see....would be great to get a young controling midfielder on loan from top euro side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 9 hours ago, BCFC11 said: Sakho of Palace? He was immense for them against us, wouldn’t mind him tbf. Sako is not getting picked in the starting line-up for struggling Palace, so could be an option. Much rather have him as a loan though, think he is 28, although looked a class above against us. Would be a fantastic addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Red34 said: This. A million times this Don't exaggerate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 47 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Sako is not getting picked in the starting line-up for struggling Palace, so could be an option. Much rather have him as a loan though, think he is 28, although looked a class above against us. Would be a fantastic addition. Sakho, Bannan and Byram from West Ham would secure us top two. But also cost a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcdc Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 hour ago, tinman85 said: We bought average players. Adebola who was really a cheap option at the time and 32/33 plus Nick Carle, another sideways midfielder. Blimey, yes, Nick Carle... Most thought he was a real upgrade at the time (though he divided opinions to an extent). Shows the quality and strength of this squad and LJ and MA's work; he wouldn't get anywhere near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, bcdc said: Blimey, yes, Nick Carle... Most thought he was a real upgrade at the time (though he divided opinions to an extent). Shows the quality and strength of this squad and LJ and MA's work; he wouldn't get anywhere near it. Gary liked a sideways midfield player!! Carle had some good touches but was largely ineffective. Warnock bought him for £1M a few months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 41 minutes ago, tinman85 said: Sakho, Bannan and Byram from West Ham would secure us top two. But also cost a fortune. Thick end of £30m for that lot. Not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Said on another thread , would love some quality in January but my first and foremost use of any budget would actually be tying up Flint , Bryan , Bobby and Brownhill if push comes to shove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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