Rayvin 6686 Posted yesterday at 14:46 Share Posted yesterday at 14:46 1 minute ago, The Fish said: Cunha to Manchester United makes absolute sense to me.  He's exactly the kind of player that Manchester United chase; looks flashy, has some renown, ego the size of Brazil.  He doesn't solve their problems whatsoever. They need a reliable striker, physicality and control in midfield, quality at fullback, pace and quality at CB and reliability in goal. What they don't need is a mercurial creativity. They have that from Garnacho, Fernandez, Amad?  He'll sign for them, play well for a bit, then become increasingly peripheral until he's farmed out on loan to Betis or wherever.  Yup, this is a quintessential Manchester United signing.  Interesting, I thought he might actually be a good buy for them. I suppose it's telling that no other teams seemed to be in for him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 20054 Posted yesterday at 14:51 Share Posted yesterday at 14:51 6 minutes ago, The Fish said: Cunha to Manchester United makes absolute sense to me.  He's exactly the kind of player that Manchester United chase; looks flashy, has some renown, ego the size of Brazil.  He doesn't solve their problems whatsoever. They need a reliable striker, physicality and control in midfield, quality at fullback, pace and quality at CB and reliability in goal. What they don't need is a mercurial creativity. They have that from Garnacho, Fernandez, Amad?  He'll sign for them, play well for a bit, then become increasingly peripheral until he's farmed out on loan to Betis or wherever.  Yup, this is a quintessential Manchester United signing. Not sure if Eddie would go for him but to break down the teams that come and sit in at St James we need someone of his often brilliant level   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11510 Posted yesterday at 14:52 Share Posted yesterday at 14:52 3 minutes ago, Rayvin said:  Interesting, I thought he might actually be a good buy for them. I suppose it's telling that no other teams seemed to be in for him though. He's a talented player, but I think he needs guidance to get the best out of him. I don't think he'll get that at Old Trafford.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11510 Posted yesterday at 15:02 Share Posted yesterday at 15:02 2 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Not sure if Eddie would go for him but to break down the teams that come and sit in at St James we need someone of his often brilliant level   We do definitely need someone with that je ne sais pas, but I think we could get that from within our squad. Isak, Barnes, Bruno, Gordon, Tonali all have the ability to pull something out their arse to slice through a low block.  Having a talented young attacking option from the bench would be great, but I don't think Cunha would put the shift in to start in what is at it's heart a team centered upon hard work and intensity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 20054 Posted yesterday at 15:14 Share Posted yesterday at 15:14 9 minutes ago, The Fish said: We do definitely need someone with that je ne sais pas, but I think we could get that from within our squad. Isak, Barnes, Bruno, Gordon, Tonali all have the ability to pull something out their arse to slice through a low block.  Having a talented young attacking option from the bench would be great, but I don't think Cunha would put the shift in to start in what is at it's heart a team centered upon hard work and intensity. Well on the evidence of this season I think am going to disagree with you there…said it before; 15-20 points behind Liverpool with potential champions league next season . We absolutely do need that player. We needed him in the second half on Sunday iyam… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 7939 Posted yesterday at 15:24 Share Posted yesterday at 15:24 36 minutes ago, The Fish said: Cunha to Manchester United makes absolute sense to me.  He's exactly the kind of player that Manchester United chase; looks flashy, has some renown, ego the size of Brazil.  He doesn't solve their problems whatsoever. They need a reliable striker, physicality and control in midfield, quality at fullback, pace and quality at CB and reliability in goal. What they don't need is a mercurial creativity. They have that from Garnacho, Fernandez, Amad?  He'll sign for them, play well for a bit, then become increasingly peripheral until he's farmed out on loan to Betis or wherever.  Yup, this is a quintessential Manchester United signing. Agree with this, but I'm also of the view that with decent management he'd be a stunning player.  Which begs the question - how the hell did Pereira get anywhere near a Manager of the Season nomination?! You play Cunha under the leadership of someone like Howe and I think you'd get the very best out of him. Under Amorim? No chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 10839 Posted yesterday at 15:25 Share Posted yesterday at 15:25 20 minutes ago, The Fish said: We do definitely need someone with that je ne sais pas, but I think we could get that from within our squad. Isak, Barnes, Bruno, Gordon, Tonali all have the ability to pull something out their arse to slice through a low block.  Having a talented young attacking option from the bench would be great, but I don't think Cunha would put the shift in to start in what is at it's heart a team centered upon hard work and intensity. Je ne sais quoi tbh 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 16925 Posted yesterday at 15:33 Share Posted yesterday at 15:33 30 minutes ago, The Fish said: We do definitely need someone with that je ne sais pas  7 minutes ago, Isegrim said: Je ne sais quoi tbh  7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 10839 Posted yesterday at 15:43 Share Posted yesterday at 15:43 5 minutes ago, Meenzer said: Â Â Equally aesthetically questionable tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4861 Posted yesterday at 16:10 Share Posted yesterday at 16:10 Joao Pedro at Brighton up for sale after a fight at the training ground. We were interested before he went there.  Sounds like the scrap was his fault so he might be a prick. They also want mad money.  Wouldn’t touch him with someone else’s personally but expect to see links soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 53684 Posted yesterday at 16:16 Share Posted yesterday at 16:16 70m euros they want for him. We paid less than that for Isak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 7939 Posted yesterday at 16:36 Share Posted yesterday at 16:36 (edited) Jump in there early doors on Monday with a £30m bid I reckon Edited yesterday at 16:36 by Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4861 Posted yesterday at 17:06 Share Posted yesterday at 17:06 29 minutes ago, Craig said: Jump in there early doors on Monday with a £30m bid I reckon Even if he is a massive prick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobElliott 2091 Posted yesterday at 17:14 Share Posted yesterday at 17:14 2 hours ago, PaddockLad said: Not sure if Eddie would go for him but to break down the teams that come and sit in at St James we need someone of his often brilliant level   2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 24152 Posted yesterday at 17:31 Share Posted yesterday at 17:31 25 minutes ago, strawb said: Even if he is a massive prick? Exactly. Stay well clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 34801 Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 3 hours ago, The Fish said: je ne sais pas 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 12864 Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 2 hours ago, strawb said: Joao Pedro at Brighton up for sale after a fight at the training ground. We were interested before he went there.  Sounds like the scrap was his fault so he might be a prick. They also want mad money.  Wouldn’t touch him with someone else’s personally but expect to see links soon We have players that can score pens tbf, and two players who cut in from the left who bag more from open play.  If we were after a hot headed South American who plays for Brighton I’d prefer Enciso. That said, I’d prefer neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 13161 Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago 6 hours ago, ewerk said: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 8976 Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago 7 hours ago, Dazzler said: We have players that can score pens tbf, and two players who cut in from the left who bag more from open play.  If we were after a hot headed South American who plays for Brighton I’d prefer Enciso. That said, I’d prefer neither. Enciso with a personality/temperament transplant would be a quality player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11510 Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago 17 hours ago, Isegrim said: Je ne sais quoi tbh I honestly didn't type that because I thought I'd get no end of abuse. Â Seems I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 34801 Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago 1 minute ago, The Fish said: I honestly didn't type that because I thought I'd get no end of abuse. Â Seems I was wrong. Â Same as it ever was. Â On 01/05/2025 at 12:15, ewerk said: TBF you get pelters for most things you say on here. Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11510 Posted 9 hours ago Share Posted 9 hours ago (edited) 18 hours ago, PaddockLad said: Well on the evidence of this season I think am going to disagree with you there…said it before; 15-20 points behind Liverpool with potential champions league next season . We absolutely do need that player. We needed him in the second half on Sunday iyam…  We need a player who can do the unexpected, absolutely. I just haven't been convinced that Cunha could be that player for Eddie Howe's Newcastle. Edited 9 hours ago by The Fish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 20054 Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 7 minutes ago, The Fish said:  We need a player who can do the unexpected, absolutely. I just haven't been convinced that Cunha could be that player for Eddie Howe's Newcastle. So leaving aside you originally said we were ok with what we’ve got who would be your top tip for this role?… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11510 Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, PaddockLad said: So leaving aside you originally said we were ok with what we’ve got who would be your top tip for this role?… Sorry I do believe we have players who can do the unexpected. I don't think Cunha is the right player for Howe's team.  I think we need a right sided attacking threat. Murphy has been surprisingly great this season, but I don't think we can rely on him being this good next season AND even if he is, we need depth. So I'd go for someone like Veiga, Gittens, Bakayoko. All got decent potential, and Gittens and Bakayoko have been playing at a decent level.  Concerns with all of them, of course. Bakayoko around his defensive contributions, Gittens is pretty raw and Veiga has been plying his trade in the Saudi league for the past 2 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 20054 Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago I think we need the right sided striker and the jack in the box. A right sided striker playing at the level Murphy has been is an £80 million player. We’re not paying that so we’re going to be lucky to tread water regardless of what level European competition we’re playing at next season. We properly need another threat… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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