The Fish 8947 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 For some reason I just skipped over your post. Discretion being the better part of valour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8947 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 We shouldn't be spending anything north of 5-6 million on anyone while we're in the Championship. It would be daft and they more than likely wouldn't cut it in the Premiership. Loan deals and a few signings here and there will do. Market's changed a lot since we were last down there. I wouldn't mind spending around £10m on a player if he was able to not only perform in the Championship, but could also make the step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I was thinking about the £10m that was being talked about for McCormack and with the new TV deal next season, that might not be as daft a fee as it once was. Mind you, I see that they're now saying his release fee is £15m. Even in an inflated market that would be too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19735 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 i honestly couldn't give a shit if the club overpays as long as rafa gets to sign and keep the players he wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 You can't just think like that though. If we spunk a shit load this season on players who are good enough to get us out of the championship but then not good enough for the premier league and too old to have much of a resale value, where does that leave us? Short of cash and short of quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Market's changed a lot since we were last down there. I wouldn't mind spending around £10m on a player if he was able to not only perform in the Championship, but could also make the step up. 10m is daft to spend on McCormack though, I'd rather go with what we've got or get Bamford on loan too. I'd rather wait and see and possibly spend that money in January when we can assess where we are and how well players have done so far in the season, but to spend money just because we can would be wrong imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19735 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 You can't just think like that though. If we spunk a shit load this season on players who are good enough to get us out of the championship but then not good enough for the premier league and too old to have much of a resale value, where does that leave us? Short of cash and short of quality. Yeah I can. If Rafa is backed then we'll be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I think for far too long this club has been looking 'long term' with young players, Thauvin etc that's there's nothing wrong with going out and buying some short term players like McCormack I'm not saying lets go and buy loads of oldies, but we are currently a Championship team and we need to bring in players to get us out of this division. Once we are back in the premierleague we should have money available to bring in a higher standard of player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I think for far too long this club has been looking 'long term' with young players, Thauvin etc that's there's nothing wrong with going out and buying some short term players like McCormack I'm not saying lets go and buy loads of oldies, but we are currently a Championship team and we need to bring in players to get us out of this division. Once we are back in the premierleague we should have money available to bring in a higher standard of player I don't think we need to buy young players but if we're spending big money in the championship I'd like to see it spent on someone who could last us more than a season (hoping we only stay a season in the championship). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38556 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 It wouldn't surprise me at all to see Rafa bolster the squad predominantly with season long loans. Makes no sense to buy for the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 297 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) We've also got Rafa now, so there's a chance we can still attract quality. Out of favor or unsettled in their current club quality, that is. DK - Short of cash and quality is what we've had for the past 2 years , according to ashleys "the bank is bust" bollox anyway. Edited June 6, 2016 by scoobos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8947 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 10m is daft to spend on McCormack though, I'd rather go with what we've got or get Bamford on loan too. I'd rather wait and see and possibly spend that money in January when we can assess where we are and how well players have done so far in the season, but to spend money just because we can would be wrong imo. Absolutely £10m is too much for McCormack, and I don't think it's reasonable for BAmford either. However, if there's a striker out there we can sign for £10m who'll not only score goals in the Championship, but continue in the Premier League, we shouldn't be afraid to spend that kind of money. I think for far too long this club has been looking 'long term' with young players, Thauvin etc that's there's nothing wrong with going out and buying some short term players like McCormack I'm not saying lets go and buy loads of oldies, but we are currently a Championship team and we need to bring in players to get us out of this division. Once we are back in the premierleague we should have money available to bring in a higher standard of player Don't think anyone has a problem with signing experienced pros, but not for £10m and certainly not when that player's never performed in the top flight. How much could we sell a 31yr old Ross McCormack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Absolutely £10m is too much for McCormack, and I don't think it's reasonable for BAmford either. However, if there's a striker out there we can sign for £10m who'll not only score goals in the Championship, but continue in the Premier League, we shouldn't be afraid to spend that kind of money. Don't think anyone has a problem with signing experienced pros, but not for £10m and certainly not when that player's never performed in the top flight. How much could we sell a 31yr old Ross McCormack? i wouldn't be upset if we bought McCormack for 10m tbh, if we can bring in a young lad who can score goals in this league and then the Prem then great but I rate the player. I think he's good enough for the top flight, resale value wouldnt be high though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I've never seen much of McCormack but I just doubt a player who is 30 and never made it in the top flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26168 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 “I want to leave so I hope there will be no problem for me to find my happiness at another club.” - Sissoko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12447 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I want to leave so I hope there will be no problem for me to find my happiness at another club. - Sissoko Thank fuck for that, he'll never be happy because he'll never play for the level of club he thinks he should be at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4949 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 The only real silver lining with sissoko is that he's blown his chance at the CL. At least in terms of teams likely to make an impression on it. He'll know that and hopefully it'll hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I sincerely hope to see Sissoko playing for some none-entity like West Brom next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26605 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Palace. Nailed on. 'We was orways close at Noocarsuh, I fink our fans are gonna lahve his fret.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I hope the cunt ends up somewhere like that. But as long as he's not our problem any more I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 "It is flattering that a coach like him, a great coach, wants to keep me. But I think he knows that playing in the Championship would be difficult for me. If he doesn't think he's good enough for the championship, I can't see how he thinks he can play in the champions league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16492 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thank fuck dont let the door hit your Yeboah sized arse on the way out you lazy fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19735 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Reported Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Sissoko just tweeted the interview he did, hope he has a good euros so we can get as much money from him as possible 🙆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12447 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 "It is flattering that a coach like him, a great coach, wants to keep me. But I think he knows that playing in the Championship would be difficult for me. If he doesn't think he's good enough for the championship, I can't see how he thinks he can play in the champions league. Aye at least he knows he'd struggle, he only managed 1 decent game out of every 10 in the PL so maybe that would be 1 in 5 in the Championship. In truth it'd probably be more like 1 in every 20 simply because he definitely wouldn't be fucking arsed in the Championship. I honestly don't know who he thinks will want him the way he has played for the last 3-4 seasons, even on his good days it's completely clear what his limitations are as he completely spoons one on ones and any situation where he has time on the ball to think (or overthink as he does at times), he's also very limited technically as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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