Londoner Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Realistic chance on promotion.....a squad that is bare with no short term fix.... Do we spend a few million on the exciting youth like we've been told In the past? Or do we do that plus a couple of big money signings?? Hugill? Bannan? European? What do we Do? Fact is we got a great chance but need reinforcements....sp let' go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Don’t we have a lot of our players back by February? In a perfect world we would buy another midfielder and a quick striker. I think we will sign one player and I don’t mind that with the amount of players financed in the last two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 I hope we will see just 1 or 2 additions of genuine quality to help us maintain what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Do we need reinforcements in signings or do we need to add depth with loans? Have a look at the best players in the league for teams who aren’t going to make play offs or unlikely to make play offs, Norwich, Sheff Wed etc. to make sure if we don’t go up we have a squad ready to compete next season. However, I feel strengthening with some loans from the prem, returning from injury, not getting minutes just to add some depth hen injuries and games come thick and fast. If we do both I’ll see it as a very good window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789000 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 I think we may see 1 big money signing and a couple of loans, perhaps some 'ones for the future' on permanent deals if the club feel the deal is right. What they won't have to do is go all or nothing on promotion and spend £20m on a few players, which could derail the good progress made towards financial sustainability over the last couple of years if promotion doesn't work out. The club will, however, realise that we have a fantastic opportunity to go up this year which is why I think we'll see one quality addition and some promising loans from the Prem. It's already been mentioned above but we have a fair few players returning in January / February time which will help bulk out the squad again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 22 minutes ago, Londoner said: Realistic chance on promotion.....a squad that is bare with no short term fix.... Do we spend a few million on the exciting youth like we've been told In the past? Or do we do that plus a couple of big money signings?? Hugill? Bannan? European? What do we Do? Fact is we got a great chance but need reinforcements....sp let' go for it. Who is European and is he any good? I've heard he splits opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 20 minutes ago, RedDave said: Don’t we have a lot of our players back by February? In a perfect world we would buy another midfielder and a quick striker. I think we will sign one player and I don’t mind that with the amount of players financed in the last two years. Agreed. I don't see the squad as "bare". Actually, we have half-decent depth and despite our extensive injury list we've proven ourselves still capable of fielding a team good enough to win Championship matches. Imagine what our team would have looked like with this many injuries at the start of 15/16! I'd like to see a couple of strong additions but for me their character and personality is almost as important as their outright ability - we simply cannot risk upsetting the team spirit evident amongst this squad of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 As someone mentioned above, I'd love to see a pacey striker come in. To make room, I wouldn't mind seeing Woodrow sent back as, in my opinion, he seems to add little value. It appears that Walsh will be signing so aside from these, I don't think we need any more. The squad harmony seems perfect this season and signing a significant number of players puts this at risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Think we should throw the kitchen sink at it...these opportunities come around once in a Blue Moon. Need a striker midfielder and another CB, and dare I say a quality keeper...just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 30 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Agreed. I don't see the squad as "bare". Actually, we have half-decent depth and despite our extensive injury list we've proven ourselves still capable of fielding a team good enough to win Championship matches. Imagine what our team would have looked like with this many injuries at the start of 15/16! I'd like to see a couple of strong additions but for me their character and personality is almost as important as their outright ability - we simply cannot risk upsetting the team spirit evident amongst this squad of players. Couldnt agree more CR. I'd have posted the same points if you hadn't beaten me to it... I expect LJ will bring in some loans to bolster the squad and I'd be surprised if we saw any permanent signing in the winter window. LJ is a thorough thinking manager and I'm sure he'd like to see a player in a City shirt on loan before offering a contract - or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 No. We should look to pick up a couple of second string premiership players on loan, the type that we might be interested in should we go up. Gives them a showcase, let's them see if they like it here and we can suss whether they fit in. If we do go up we should look to build a la Burnley, flit up and down a couple of times getting stronger each time rather than splash big on names who'll be out the door with our dosh as soon as they realise we're in a struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 48 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Who is European and is he any good? I've heard he splits opinion. European Onmishu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 53 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Who is European and is he any good? I've heard he splits opinion. European, Iamapean, too much cider if you ask me ( you won't) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 41 minutes ago, 1bristolcity said: Think we should throw the kitchen sink at it...these opportunities come around once in a Blue Moon. Need a striker midfielder and another CB, and dare I say a quality keeper...just in case. Another CB? Assuming Flinty doesn't leave, we've got 4 good 'uns now in Flint, Baker, Wright and Hörður. Another RB maybe but surely not another CB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 49 minutes ago, 1bristolcity said: Think we should throw the kitchen sink at it...these opportunities come around once in a Blue Moon. Need a striker midfielder and another CB, and dare I say a quality keeper...just in case. Twice. Windass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Another CB? Assuming Flinty doesn't leave, we've got 4 good 'uns now in Flint, Baker, Wright and Hörður. and Hegeler when he returns. Moore's loan also ends in January and could be available if need be......I think we're covered for CBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Londoner said: Realistic chance on promotion.....a squad that is bare with no short term fix.... Do we spend a few million on the exciting youth like we've been told In the past? Or do we do that plus a couple of big money signings?? Hugill? Bannan? European? What do we Do? Fact is we got a great chance but need reinforcements....sp let' go for it. Do you still think we should get rid of the disgraceful liability, Aden Flint..?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Do we go big Jan? Not at his age.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Nixon is about as reliable a source as any , and he thinks we're about to go big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 1 hour ago, 1bristolcity said: Think we should throw the kitchen sink at it...these opportunities come around once in a Blue Moon. Need a striker midfielder and another CB, and dare I say a quality keeper...just in case. I would prefer we signed some quality youngsters that are looking to get into the prem. If we dont get in then we have a sustainable team able to challenge at this level for a long time and it doesn't become a once in a blue moon event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, Vincent Vega said: Nixon is about as reliable a source as any , and he thinks we're about to go big I notice that the Barnsley fan is not bitter about LJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Happy for us to go big for the right person. Who that is i dont know, but its not my job to know. We failed in that playoff season ultimately because we didnt strengthen and the teams around us did. We were top and threw it away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: Agreed. I don't see the squad as "bare". Actually, we have half-decent depth and despite our extensive injury list we've proven ourselves still capable of fielding a team good enough to win Championship matches. Imagine what our team would have looked like with this many injuries at the start of 15/16! I'd like to see a couple of strong additions but for me their character and personality is almost as important as their outright ability - we simply cannot risk upsetting the team spirit evident amongst this squad of players. Probably a 4-4-2 with Wilbs playing everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: I notice that the Barnsley fan is not bitter about LJ. Give him a break, most of them have only just got the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Great for Liverpool back in the 80's. Surely past his best now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Feel we need two players, a solid dependable play maker in CM - someone who can change the pace of the game a little, and be a reliable outlet. A Right back, as we look very bare in that position. With Engvall, Duric, Taylor, Reid, Famara, we have plenty of forward options (especially as we seem to play one up front a lot of the time with a free midfeild player just behind them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Really wouldn’t want to see us pay £10m for Hugill, especially with Fam due back in Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalcub Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Is it just me or does anyone else feel Taylor is not a championship player and offers us nothing ? Don’t get me wrong I want every city player to succeed but is he really a better option than say McKoulsky ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bristolcity Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 32 minutes ago, Fiale said: Feel we need two players, a solid dependable play maker in CM - someone who can change the pace of the game a little, and be a reliable outlet. A Right back, as we look very bare in that position. With Engvall, Duric, Taylor, Reid, Famara, we have plenty of forward options (especially as we seem to play one up front a lot of the time with a free midfeild player just behind them). We still need a quality striker....not one of those I think of as a striker that would be first on the team sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, bengalcub said: Is it just me or does anyone else feel Taylor is not a championship player and offers us nothing ? Don’t get me wrong I want every city player to succeed but is he really a better option than say McKoulsky ? He had more of an impact within 60 seconds of coming off the bench than anyone else in the second half on Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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