Christmas Tree 3997 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Not really sure on that to be honest - I'd get another striker I guess, just in case Cisse doesn't recover. Defence seems fine, although rightback cover for Debuchy might be worth looking into (although I guess we have Santon). What about a playmaker to replace Cabaye? If we get one now, he can bed in/provide cover this season to ease his transition in the next. So I guess Striker, Central playmaker. Not sure a third is needed. My question was 3 improvements to the first team though or to put it the other way, who are the three weakest links in the first 11? It's quite difficult when you think about it like that. 442 system most people would say replace Ameobi but which other two? 433 it's even tougher? Even Williamson is looking like a rock at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) I think on that basis then, you'd have to say we could only improve by taking on Champs League standard players i.e. those playing for the traditional (minus Man Utd) top four. We're not likely to improve from players we'd be competing with mid-table teams for. Otherwise we buy young players and hope they develop into Champs League standard - but as you've said, that's not what you asked. Also - can't decide on our weakest players. Probably Williamson and Shola. Then Santon/Gouffran? Not that they're bad at all, just struggling to rank people really. Edited December 27, 2013 by Rayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Also - can't decide on our weakest players. Probably Williamson and Shola. Then Santon/Gouffran? Not that they're bad at all, just struggling to rank people really. Thats the hard part ranking them! Imagine if you then have to convince an owner that xx million is going to buy a player who'll replace Gouffran and give us xx million more than he has so far this season! Sholas the easy shout in 442 followed by Santon (who may well become the finished article down the line) but after those two and on current form it gets tight. Most would go for Williamson but he's looking like a rock at the moment. 433, after Santon it's damn hard again. Remy out left to make way for a Demba Ba which suggest Gouffran or Sissoko to be replaced. Do my head in playing football manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 1. another striker 2. Beating Arsenal 3. After that, we're laughing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santiagomn8 0 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thats the hard part ranking them! Imagine if you then have to convince an owner that xx million is going to buy a player who'll replace Gouffran and give us xx million more than he has so far this season! Sholas the easy shout in 442 followed by Santon (who may well become the finished article down the line) but after those two and on current form it gets tight. Most would go for Williamson but he's looking like a rock at the moment. 433, after Santon it's damn hard again. Remy out left to make way for a Demba Ba which suggest Gouffran or Sissoko to be replaced. Do my head in playing football manager I disagree with this I think it is pretty easy who our 3 weakest links are Shola-obvious Santon-not playing too great or bad but makes some mental errors Goufrann-good player with good work ethic but with santon out of the lineup and a more sound defensive LB we could use a more attacking LW that can create for himself and the striker which honestly goufrann really can't This is all nit picking though I am very happy with what the ram has done and I hope for continued success Now for what I hope happens in the January transfer market I would love a striker(I kno which players I would love to bring in but I don't think any are to realistic), central midfielder (dembele was my first choice and before avb got fired I though very possible cause he wasent being used as much but under the new coach I'm not to sure), and cover for RB(this alson not to sure but wouldn't mind a younger talent ala Haidara last year) then sell cisse and obertan and I would consider this a great transfer market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6148 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Our three weakest starting players are Williamson, Santon and Shola when he plays. Let's not forget that Remy is not our player so we certainly need a permanent striker. As I said earlier in the thread, in my opinion the only way we will sign anyone is if they're a 'bargain' as defined by Ashley. The champions league gamble theory is an interesting one, but sadly I think it's nothing more than a theory. To that end scoping some six month loan deals from the likes of Real Madrid for players on big wages that aren't getting much time on the pitch would be worth looking into. A few players in generally perks things up and keeps things fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26814 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Another striker is a must even with on loan Remy. I've no confidence we'll sign him next year but regardless, he's been looking a bit knackered lately and it would be nice to have another option, would be even nicer if that option was an in form Cisse but the jurys still out on him. Anyway, seen a quote from Pardew the other day where the opening sentence had the words 'keeping our powder dry' so I'd guess niet comrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Wouldn't it be nice if we went out and strengthened from a position of strength this January. 2 or 3 just to help us push for top four in this peculiar season.You mean Mike Ashley the football genius might not do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8989 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 It's obvious for me We need a striker because we don't own a starting Premier League striker at the minute. Signing Remy on a permanent deal would be adequate, getting him and another (there are still rumours we have Gomis on a pre-contract agreement) would be better. We need a centre half because although Mike Williamson is in the form of his life, form is temporary and he's not a top 6 centre back, someone who will take the 1st choice spot when Colo inevitably leaves. We need a young central midfielder either in the Cabaye or Tiote mould. When one or other is injured/suspended we need him to take the reigns. I'd love Will Hughes of Derby for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Not sure why they would buy him to replace Arteta. As Arteta plays really deep for them and Cabaye is better playing further up the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 My Arsenal mate says a striker is the priority and some bloke called Diego Costa will sign.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8989 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 My Arsenal mate says a striker is the priority and some bloke called Diego Costa will sign.. Isn't Diego Costa another Carzola/Ramsey/Rosicky clone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Isn't Diego Costa another Carzola/Ramsey/Rosicky clone? Nah I think you're getting him mixed up with Douglas Costa that plays for Shakhtar. Diego Costa is the one that turned his back on Brazil to play for Spain. He's been in sensational form this season and would probably cost about £40 million, so there's no chance of that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8989 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Nah I think you're getting him mixed up with Douglas Costa that plays for Shakhtar. Diego Costa is the one that turned his back on Brazil to play for Spain. He's been in sensational form this season and would probably cost about £40 million, so there's no chance of that happening. Aye, that's the fellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26814 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 A good striker would give everyone a huge boost. Buying Cisse in Jan made us push on for fifth, 90 mins away from third. The team is better now. What would a decent striker do this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santiagomn8 0 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 What really upsets me is that we don't have the ambition or drive to go out and get one real good player that could really help us have a legitimate chance to her champions leauge football my pick would be Edin Dzeko. Would cost sonewhere between 20 to 30 most likely somewhere in the middle. He is a huge improvement over shola has the same strengths such as being big can hold up play and can win jump balls but can also create for himself and others while having an eye for goal. He doesn't start and haven't for awhile now this a World Cup year so the more first team football he gets the better which he would be guaranteed here. He would help our club immensely and would be loved and adored for it and with his help we could get champions leauge football which mite be the only thing maybe preventing the move it makes to much sense on both sides but alas it will never happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Gotta love the optimism there. I'd take Djeko but he could probably move to a Champs League club rather than us =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santiagomn8 0 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Gotta love the optimism there. I'd take Djeko but he could probably move to a Champs League club rather than us =/ Ha thanks but honestly why should this even be considered that optimistic. I understand he is not the typical player we go out and get but I'm not saying lets go out and get aguero or Suarez I'm saying lets go get a player that haven't started for his club in a few years and scoring recorded isn't anything earth shattering while I understand he is a good player we should be able to go out and get at least 1 player of his caliber to help our cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6148 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Wages. He'd be on astronomical wages at Man City. Paying them is one thing, upsetting other team members is another. I'd imagine it would be a difficult balance to strike. If we could get someone like him in on loan it could be more viable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3466 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thats not the way things are done here any longer, that much should be clear by now. Dzeko will probably end up at Dortmund or Juventus etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6148 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thats not the way things are done here any longer, that much should be clear by now. No shit Sherlock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3466 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 There are tablets etc for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 What about Benteke? The noise surrounding him has dropped off (largely because his form has) but I reckon he's still a good player, and also potentially the sort of forward we would need. Villa would be reluctant I guess but he's young and I don't think they could argue he should cost more than £12mill or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Not a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hostile_statue 0 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Wonder who BVB will replace Lewandowski with this window, if anybody. Diego Costa is the latest rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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