Matt Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 With Dempsey approaching the 30 year mark too I see that as a very big gamble. I just think we, as a club, should be looking more toward younger players, not three players who we won't get much mileage out of in the coming years. We have no money to replace any of these players, and our other ageing squad members, when the time comes. its very true. But, think about it. If these 30 yr olds can get us European football for 2-3 years the money will help immensely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 ...........Gibson...Felli.......... Donovan...Ossie(Dempsey)...Pienaar ..................Jelavic..................... I don't think it's a gamble. This would make us very competitive when you add the 4th/5th tightest defence in the prem to that. I see it as a forward not backward step! Thing is though, like Romey say's they are all short term solutions, due to our off-field situation we need to think more long term imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 With Dempsey approaching the 30 year mark too I see that as a very big gamble. I just think we, as a club, should be looking more toward younger players, not three players who we won't get much mileage out of in the coming years. We have no money to replace any of these players, and our other ageing squad members, when the time comes. Sigurdsson would be a good younger option, so have re-sale value. Rumoured to be £7 million worth trying to hijack if we can pull some funds together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) its very true. But, think about it. If these 30 yr olds can get us European football for 2-3 years the money will help immensely... We've done that before and did it make it any difference? Not really. The Europa League doesn't pay, the Champions League is where it's at and I don't see us getting there tbh. And if we did we'd have to do it season after season. We need to build something again, like Moyes did when he first arrived. And hope that we get the first half of the season as right as we've been getting the second half. I'm just thinking more about the long-term prospects of the club over the short-term gamble that's been suggested. I can fully understand yours, and C's, argument though even if I don't agree. Edited June 3, 2012 by Romey 1878 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Sigurdsson would be a good younger option, so have re-sale value. Rumoured to be £7 million worth trying to hijack if we can pull some funds together. He'll only be going to Swansea or the shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) He'll only be going to Swansea or the shite. Slim chance he is a big fan of Blood Brothers, we can slip him some front row tickets and VIP passes... stranger things have happened Edit: Also anyone else think Marti Pellow looks like Robert Elstone http://www.kenwright.com/index.php?id=590 Edited June 3, 2012 by pete0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Slim chance he is a big fan of Blood Brothers, we can slip him some front row tickets and VIP passes... stranger things have happened Lol if only! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonidas Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Talk today on FootyTwits that Everton are looking at Grant Holt and Scott Sinclair... Grant Holt would be welcome! http://www.footytwits.com/en/trend/efc_151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 He'd be wlcome to a spade over the head, not welcome to play for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 He'd be wlcome to a spade over the head, not welcome to play for us. In as good a mood as usual mate? Id take Sinclair, depending on the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 In as good a mood as usual mate? Id take Sinclair, depending on the cost Lol if someone's going to suggest shit like Grant Holt would be good for us then it's going to put me in a shitter of a mood. Sinclair mostly flatters to deceive for me but he is an improving player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 i'm with romey on holt and sinclair to me is a slight improvement on shaun wright phillips which isn't great..if he can keep on improving then maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 i'm with romey on holt I disagree. I'd use a pointed stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I disagree. I'd use a pointed stick. Thought that was defence if someone attacks you with a bushel of blueberries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Sinclair mostly flatters to deceive for me but he is an improving player. Other than pens, I havent noticed him do anything good, just dribbles into nothing, really don't get the hype. Dyer would be my preferred choice, actually all the other Swans midfielders have been more impressive: Allen, Britton, and Sigurdsson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverand Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Sinclair would be good for a decent price, he had 8 goals and 5 assists last season, with some direction from moyes and his pace I believe he could become a good player for Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Sinclair would be good for a decent price, he had 8 goals and 5 assists last season, with some direction from moyes and his pace I believe he could become a good player for Everton. Can just pass the ball over three yards, can't tackle, can't read the game, can't head the ball, but is mental fast and got a tidy shot with either foot, improved a hell of a lot from when in the championship though, Swans fans love him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Can just pass the ball over three yards, can't tackle, can't read the game, can't head the ball, but is mental fast and got a tidy shot with either foot, improved a hell of a lot from when in the championship though, Swans fans love him. In short a poor mans Theo Walcott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn31 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 In short a poor mans Theo Walcott. or a rich man's Seamus Coleman ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-mackie Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Phil McNulty saying on twitter that many Swedish journalists have suggested Mellberg may move to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Fantastic . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 no..please..no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-mackie Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 He's gone on to say that he's now told it's wide of the mark. Aaaaaaaaaaand breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Glad to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Oddschanger @Oddschanger Will the arrival of Shinji Kagawa see Park Ji-Sung leave #MUFC? #QPR & #RFC 6/1, #SAFC 14/1, #WHUFC 14/1 & #EFC 20/1 @SkyBet to sign him. Hmmmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 @skydovaston: I'm hearing Blackburn Rovers' Junior Hoilett talking to Everton, but player's demands may be too high for Goodison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 @skydovaston: I'm hearing Blackburn Rovers' Junior Hoilett talking to Everton, but player's demands may be too high for Goodison. If he's asking for too much then he needs a reality check; HE'S JUST BEEN PART OF A RELEGATED SIDE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 If he's asking for too much then he needs a reality check; HE'S JUST BEEN PART OF A RELEGATED SIDE. Not entirely just but I get your point. Not proven in a top side, could be Big fish, Little pond syndrome. He's a good, not great. WOuld like him here though, if his demands aren't rediculous. We'd have to pay £4m comp. anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 hope not, overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Not entirely just but I get your point. Why not? Have Blackburn just been relegated? Was Hoillett not part of that Blackburn side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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