I don't think there was a 4th bid either. I just think Chelsea (or the media) were trying to unsettle Stones further.
Epic Fail, as it seems to have unsettled the Chelsea Defence more than it has effected us. I think the whole thing has ended Chelsea shot at holding on to the title and I could not be happier about it.
I've edited my team because I forgot Lukaku.
My point was that we have no good enough cover for No10, Rightback or Striker. Surely they were the positions we needed improving? We could have made do without a centre back or winger but that's what we have spent our money on.
It does not make sense to spend where we have..
Best Team with 3 more injuries: Coleman, Barkley, Lukaku
Howard
Hibbert Stones Jags Oviedo
McCarthy Barry
Delboy Miralles Kone
Rodriguez
How can anyone be happy with that?
(Edited because I forgot Lukaku)
Nobody said he would. You would prefer to see him played there, but, I'm looking for the solution to the no 10 position and it doesn't matter if people would prefer him to play there, he won't. So what is the solution if we do not buy someone?
With an hour to go, I would say we are done now, we would have heard if anything else was likely to happen.
The only way I can see us getting another player, is if its another player from Spurs so its done at the same time. Can get a 2 hour extension on the deadline if the deal is submitted before 6pm to do paperwork.
Or, we sell Naismith and McGeady and Lennon falls through, then we spent the wages we have saved from Eto, Naismith, McGeady, Distin, Alcaraz this summer and nothing else.
Be a good 3rd signing. Can play Denfensive Midfield, Box to Box, Centre Back and I think he may have played as a full back when needed.
Played in all those positions I think for Arsenal when required. Think your right though, should be played in the Barry position.
Very good cover for many areas we have no cover for (Centre Back and Right Back) and can replace Barry if he's tired due to his age.
This is the team I would like. McCarthy as the holding midfielder and Barkley & Cleverley further forward.
I doubt it will happen though, Barry will play.
I wouldn't say Osman and Peanuts are not quality players, but they are getting older and need replacing. This type of player could be bought now and they can be bleed into the team ready for why the likes of Osman do retire. Save us money on the long run and will make it an easier transition.