south_cheshire_toon 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) OK, so that time of the year is approaching. No not Xmas, the next transfer window, and as it seems we missed out with AC departing so late, Pardew has had quite a bit of time to get the squad up and running. Things seems to be running ok at present, 3rd in the league, may it long continue. But if you had your way who would you bring in if all the money from AC departure was available ? Who have you heard / seen so far this season that ticks all of the boxes or could fit into the squad ? and if at all, who would you get rid off from the squad to lighten the wages ? Also what areas of the squad do need to be strengthened ? So, Nicky Maynard at Bristol City, (Ex Alex) has always been one of my favs. (he'd only be about 5m max.) And I'd get rid of Alan Smith. As for the squad, perhaps one of each, Defender, Midfielder and Attacker (perhaps a tall one). Thoughts ? Edited November 1, 2011 by south_cheshire_toon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 £32 million and you'd sign Nicky Maynard? Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4224 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Ridgewell would be a good buy, LB and centre hald cover in one at a decent standard Maiga seems the likely striker although if we're going for hopes rather than expectations then someone like Cisse or Sow would be amazing as for midfielders I have no idea, we seemed relatively well stocked numbers wise but some additional quality to keep the likes of smith off the bench would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoon 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 A starting left back Cover at centre back A nippy centre forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nortoon 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hoiletts contract is expiring, he'd be a canny freebie. Other than that we want our striker and more importantly a defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithJ 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Eric Pieters for Left Back - Good young player who wants to come and isnt exactly going to cost an arm and a leg Maiga - Done deal according to a few people Centre Back - Ridgewell I fancy Drenthe at the end of the season for nothing personally! Excellent signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Aye, Drenthe and Hoillet would be excellent signings. The latter looks like he'll be a very handy player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4224 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) seem like our kind of deals too free, hopefully we can give everton a smashing on saturday and drenthe will be impressed enough with it all to fancy coming here at the end of the season Edited November 1, 2011 by Semimental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Simon Bird article today predicting Tiote is a goner... Every player has his price. Will Fabricio Coloccini attract a £15 million bid? Will Tiote, who l will predict now could be sold in the summer, be flogged earlier if someone comes calling with £20 million? Read more: http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/simon-bird/Simon-Bird-Still-unbeaten-how-high-can-Newcastle-United-rise-this-season-article825316.html#ixzz1cSlqaD47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Simon Bird article today predicting Tiote is a goner... Every player has his price. Will Fabricio Coloccini attract a £15 million bid? Will Tiote, who l will predict now could be sold in the summer, be flogged earlier if someone comes calling with £20 million? Read more: http://www.mirrorfoo...l#ixzz1cSlqaD47 No real insight there though. I could predict that he might go in the summer too, every player has his price. Unfortunately our best players will attract suitors. Even clubs the size of Arsenal can't hold on to their best players when certain sides come calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_cheshire_toon 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 £32 million and you'd sign Nicky Maynard? Christ. I think I didn't explain myself very well, you don't have to blow the lot on one player. (Have edited post) I was just saying that Nikcy could be a good long term signing, and then use the rest elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Simon Bird article today predicting Tiote is a goner... Every player has his price. Will Fabricio Coloccini attract a £15 million bid? Will Tiote, who l will predict now could be sold in the summer, be flogged earlier if someone comes calling with £20 million? Read more: http://www.mirrorfoo...l#ixzz1cSlqaD47 No real insight there though. I could predict that he might go in the summer too, every player has his price. Unfortunately our best players will attract suitors. Even clubs the size of Arsenal can't hold on to their best players when certain sides come calling. At least Simon Bird provided no insight off his own back with specific amounts and players. You just repeated his slogans with more vagueness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Supposing we're still doing alright in January, that would be an excellent time to try and get, say for example, Pieters, Maiga and Ridgewell in. Two out of three and nobody out would be great tbh. I'll remain cynical until it happens though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffer 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 If I was any of those players and had a chance to move top one of the teams in the the big four I'd be there like a shot. I have to wonder if they are good enough for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TicTacWoe 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hoiletts contract is expiring, he'd be a canny freebie. Other than that we want our striker and more importantly a defender. Would love Hoillet, seems to be improving rapidly and wouldnt cost much (I think because of his age we'd still have to pay some fee despite his contract expiring). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 If I was any of those players and had a chance to move top one of the teams in the the big four I'd be there like a shot. I have to wonder if they are good enough for us. Speak English, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffer 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I think you get my point. Leave me alone, I haven't woken up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Maiga, Hoilet, Drenthe, Cissokho, Pieters and some canny midfielder for a bit of depth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Samba would be perfect, even though Steven Taylor is doing well. We're going to need to add quality for the Champions League games next season anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Bells tits 1 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 samba would be a good shout yeah. We should start hoovering the lesser team, do it chelsea&Man u style.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TicTacWoe 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Samba would be perfect, even though Steven Taylor is doing well. We're going to need to add quality for the Champions League games next season anyway Samba would do nicely if Colo does leave though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TicTacWoe 0 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Also, Gary Cahill has been utter shit so far this season but I still think he's a good defender (if overrated). I wonder have the likes of Spurs gone off the idea of buying him since his dip in form, worth a cheeky bid perhaps? Have a feeling Liverpool will get him. Edited November 1, 2011 by TicTacWoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26433 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Simon Bird article today predicting Tiote is a goner... Every player has his price. Will Fabricio Coloccini attract a £15 million bid? Will Tiote, who l will predict now could be sold in the summer, be flogged earlier if someone comes calling with £20 million? Read more: http://www.mirrorfoo...l#ixzz1cSlqaD47 Given that we are predicted to break even and still have the Carroll money as our transfer fund then there's no logical reason for us to sell him. Unless there is money going out of the club, but we've been assured that isn't the case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I think Samba (and Taylor tbf) need or are better with a Colo type player. Ideally the man himself. Problem with Samba would be his current contract, i.e. he'd want a pay rise or parity at least to come plus he'd cost a lot. He's a good, strong centre-half but he's also what I'd politely term a duck egg, and can't play football. I think for what he'd cost etc. he wouldn't be worth it / would be more than the fee / wages we'd be wiling to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I suspect it won't be any of the usual suspects rather fresh 'unearthings'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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