louis toon 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I think we've definately improved our squad from this time last year. It's not a massive improvement mind you, but we've definately gone in the right direction. One of the big problems though, is that other clubs at or around the same level as us have seemingly improved their squads even more. So whilst in real terms we've effectively improved, by virtue of those around us improving more we've perhpas slid back a little. It's all just paper talk at the moment. In the end you can only have 11 players on the field at once. It's the same old story of injuries yet again for us, but if we have everyone fit we could field a pretty competitive team. really? Who? Man City & Tottenham. Sunderland have also improved their squad more than we have. Mind you ours is still better than theirs by some distance, but in theory they've closed the gap somewhat. Villa have also improved - that Milner lad looks to have a good future . Everton haven't improved much, but Saha could be a key signing for them IF he actually plays (and that's a big IF). city and spurs have signed better players, but both are in europe and have much more spending power. if we'd had spurs transfer window we'd be fuming as well. they've signed a lot of midfield quality and got a decent keeper, but they still only have big big questionmarks up front, and only 3 centrebacks, 2 of which are the most injury prone in the league. they also really need a DM, who they have not signed, unless corluka plays there, which he probably will to be fair. with the amount of stick people are giving keegan and (mainly) ashley over having only 3 strikers, 2 of which are injury prone (now 4), we'd be fuming if we only had 3 centrebacks, 2 of which had king and woodgate's injury record. villa have improved aye, but we've done a bit better imo. sunderland have closed the gap, but they've done that by turning their team into something better than really poor. they now have a team that can call itself a premiership team. but to improve it again next year, while still paying over the odds for the players they have signed in the past 2 seasons, will be harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8947 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I don't live in England. I've done my job tonight. Better luck next time, Ant. apologies feel free to apply it to where ever your flag relates to, Ireland got the highest results yet again so makes little difference I'm assuming your only proof is that you know of someone who achieved a C in Art? no the tables get published every year in august I read them.... do you know how to read things like that or do you just buy the star and keep up to date on what jodie marsh is doing? The irony... I just can't take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishMag 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ant, I buy The Star, does that make me less intellectual? Whos stereotyping now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6129 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 To clarify I'm happy with this transfer window. Just a bit cautious of clipping down the 'size and stature' ladder because that could influence our ability to sign players in future windows. Definately moving in the right direction. I'm optimistic about all of the players we've signed. Of the four that have played in the black and white thus far, they've all proved to have been astute buys that have improved us. On the balance of things, our signings are better than most other clubs in the league, that's for sure. I would have preferred if Nacho was a permanent signing rather than a loan (especially considering we're loaning him from a club that just bought him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8947 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) The irony... I just can't take it reply with a point, that wasn't one All right, I'll spell it out in Duplo bricks if that's what it takes. You're an idiot. and you a demagogue. Edited September 2, 2008 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offshore Toon 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I don't live in England. I've done my job tonight. Better luck next time, Ant. apologies feel free to apply it to where ever your flag relates to, Ireland got the highest results yet again so makes little difference I'm assuming your only proof is that you know of someone who achieved a C in Art? no the tables get published every year in august I read them.... do you know how to read things like that or do you just buy the star and keep up to date on what jodie marsh is doing? The irony in your post is absolutely hilarious. Typical mick, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Anybody else woken up this morning feeling like they have been a victim of a sick joke? No? Just me then. Brilliant, of to work then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaythesouthernmag 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I guess most of us, deep down, were hoping we would pull a star name out of the hat but always knowing that there was fuck all chance of it really happening. The guys we got in before yesterday have shown themselvs to be capable of performing in the premiership, more-so Jonas who has exceeded my expectations so far and I think he has a lot more in his locker, Coloccini will be a solid signing and I think Gutherie has done better than anyone had expected so it seems crazy to write off Xisco and Gonzalez before even seeing what they have to offer, there have been numerous players signed in the past who were not household names but have turned out to be very good players. I am slightly worried about LB & DM but there fuck all we can do about that now, so we need to get behind the boys and KK, pray injuries are kind to us and hope Owen signs his new deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 (edited) At least your team didnt get weaker during the transfer window. Edited September 2, 2008 by Danny B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Fraiser Campell to Spuds on loan ahahahahahhahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 At least your team didnt get weaker during the transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34166 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 West Ham just announcing signings now. They can fuck right off. You'd think they'd have learned after Tevez and Mascherano the cockney pricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1053 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 West Ham just announcing signings now. They can fuck right off. You'd think they'd have learned after Tevez and Mascherano the cockney pricks. Yeah sounds suspect to say the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonGoodwyn 1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I miss yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flair 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Fraiser Campell to Spuds on loan ahahahahahhahaha Decent for them. Provide good back up for Bent and Pavlychenko (sp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I miss yesterday Yesterday, All my troubles seemed so far away, Now it looks as though they're here to stay, Oh, I believe in yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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