Palfy Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: Anyone else getting deja vu? It’s been a while but that old chestnut of us not doing business in January means we can do more in the summer is back. It never worked out that way but that’s beside the point I suppose The good old days, ladies and gentlemen . Well everyone looks at Everton for guidance when they don't know what to do, and doing the opposite generally keeps them in good stead Wall Writer and KinL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 17 hours ago, AlbanyNYToffee said: We have no control over the owner, board, DoF or manager. All we can do is look at what lies in front of us and want better. We all want better. January deadwood doesn't make us better. Everyone keeps pointing to all these teams that signed players but I'm not in any way convinced they've all improved. Bournemouth signed a bunch of fliers who have absolutely no experience in this league. Villa signed a LB from Spain to cover for Digne, that's it. Palace signed a midfielder who wasn't playing for Arsenal, wouldn't say they've strengthened in a big way. Fulham signed one guy from Italy and Arsenal's backup RB. Forest signed 7 more players I certainly wouldn't want in our starting XI. Southampton have certainly gone for it, credit to them but again right now we don't know that they've gotten better. West Ham signed Ings. Does that really scare anyone? Wolves, Leicester and Leeds have all done well, credit to them. I've always been fascinated by the idea that an active transfer window means you've strengthened. We've been active for 4 years and continually get worse. Perhaps we did ourselves a favor. The last line hits the nail on the head. Whilst I get that it is good to have some depth, unless those players are replacing the starters then how much have those teams actually strengthened. Whilst Southampton have brought in 5 players, how many of those are going to improve them? From the little I have seen, their two headline signings are questionable. See how they get on but there is a good chance they would have been better off recalling Nathan Tella who is having a decent spell at Burnley than signing the players they have to fill those attacking positions. There is no doubt that we could have done with something extra in those attacking positions, especially after the sale of Gordon but at the same time, pissing money up the wall on shite is what has got us into this position in the first place. AlbanyNYToffee and Newty82 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 I think the depth is as big an issue as anything. Whilst he may be able to get something better out of our players and our team set up that sees us perform better we have a very limited squad numbers wise and one or two injuries would cripple us. We have 2 first choice wingers with potential backup from Iwobi and Stan Mills. Given that McNeil has struggled thus far he's now likely to be promoted to playing every game. We have DCL as our main striker with Maupay so far showing that he's not someone that can be up front by himself. If DCL was out we are left with Maupay and Simms. Even Gordon who stood in a few times at the start of the season is gone so a DCL injury would leave us with 2 fit strikers, one who's done very little and the other who has done alright in the Championship but is essentially untried in the Premier League. Defensively and midfield wise I think we can cope with the odd injury if we had to but in attack I think those positions really are very thin on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shukes Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 Guys we won’t get anymore injuries from now on. The lads wear shin pads now remember. Romey 1878, Newty82, plaidharper and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hafnia Posted February 4, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Shukes said: Guys we won’t get anymore injuries from now on. The lads wear shin pads now remember. Honestly. I know a bit of fun is being made of this but it’s actually a big thing. psychologically training with shin pads removes the “I can be nice and chilled on the ball cos Godfrey can’t kick me with no shinnies on”….. if I seen a group of lads in the soccer 6s wearing shinnies I knew I was in for a game, none of this “eh we gotta work tomorrow lads” it’s game on. that’s how we need to train, as we play. It will sharpen the players on the ball Matt, Wall Writer, Shukes and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Hafnia said: Honestly. I know a bit of fun is being made of this but it’s actually a big thing. psychologically training with shin pads removes the “I can be nice and chilled on the ball cos Godfrey can’t kick me with no shinnies on”….. if I seen a group of lads in the soccer 6s wearing shinnies I knew I was in for a game, none of this “eh we gotta work tomorrow lads” it’s game on. that’s how we need to train, as we play. It will sharpen the players on the ball Exactly training isn't just about fitness and pretty patterns of play, it's about setting your stall out on how you intend to perform in game time, as a individual and a team, so you need to make training feel as close as possible to game time. So Dyche imo is saying to players stop pussyfooting about and start getting real. Wall Writer, Hafnia and Newty82 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Here is our one in Romey 1878 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duncanmckenzieismagic Posted February 1 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1 Not even remotely interested in TDD today and won’t feel disappointed or fuming at the lack of action thanks to Thelwell setting expectation before the window opened, amazing what a bit of communication can do isn’t it? Matt, RuffRob, Sibdane and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Transfer market is very flat - our 10 points deduction and ourselfs and Forest also being hauled over the coals for the 22/23 season means all of a sudden the reality of scrutiny of clubs spending is properly hitting home. This will all have a signficant effect on the actual value of players. Clubs will be using the arguement that '..the PL make the rules up as they go all..and issuing excessive punishments' has itself effected the transfer market - you'll do well to get £35M for a £50M player at this moment in time, and it may run in to the next couple of transfer windows. Depending where you are as a club in a spending cycle, then this in itself could cause a few clubs short term FFP problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 55 minutes ago, RuffRob said: Transfer market is very flat - our 10 points deduction and ourselfs and Forest also being hauled over the coals for the 22/23 season means all of a sudden the reality of scrutiny of clubs spending is properly hitting home. This will all have a signficant effect on the actual value of players. Clubs will be using the arguement that '..the PL make the rules up as they go all..and issuing excessive punishments' has itself effected the transfer market - you'll do well to get £35M for a £50M player at this moment in time, and it may run in to the next couple of transfer windows. Depending where you are as a club in a spending cycle, then this in itself could cause a few clubs short term FFP problems. Which could potentially put a lot more pressure on the league too. There are a lot of very rich people missing out on getting more rich if transfers aren't happening. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Toffee Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Just a depressing day. I'm pretty sure no one is coming in. We have to fight with the thin, injury prone sorry roster. We can't afford to loan out any warm bodies. All hands on deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 its disapointing we have not even managed to get a loan or two over the line given we have room for them. Seeing a player like Bretton Diaz loaned to Sheff Utd was a bit sickening. Already bagged a couple of goals. I guess we have enough cover up front at the moment - it's just they can't find the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Might not have any new January signings but we do have new trees! #likeanewsigning Matt, StevO and dunlopp9987 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted February 1 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 1 4 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Might not have any new January signings but we do have new trees! #likeanewsigning Replacement for Holgate? Trees have better mobility c1982, Shukes, Romey 1878 and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 11 minutes ago, MikeO said: Replacement for Holgate? Trees have better mobility Not the first member of the tree family to play for us either, a relative came through the ranks here and played up front for us in the late 90’s TBF he was pretty shit though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 3 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Not the first member of the tree family to play for us either, a relative came through the ranks here and played up front for us in the late 90’s TBF he was pretty shit though Branch? Did he leaf us for Wolves? MikeO, Matt and Sev 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Met Branch when he played for wolves. He came with a few others for a charity day at the local school. He took my 15 year old cousins number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 1 hour ago, Shukes said: He took my 15 year old cousins number. As I was reading this I fully expected the end of the sentence to be virginity and not number. Matt, Shukes, Palfy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 3 hours ago, Shukes said: Met Branch when he played for wolves. He came with a few others for a charity day at the local school. He took my 15 year old cousins number. Your 50ish and you have a cousin who’s 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, Palfy said: Your 50ish and you have a cousin who’s 15 She was 15 when they met Branch, not now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: She was 15 when they met Branch, not now. Oh yeah that makes sense, just checking you can never be too careful when Shukes is involved Shukes and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 4 hours ago, Palfy said: Your 50ish and you have a cousin who’s 15 You haven't twigged yet, have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 20 hours ago, Matt said: Which could potentially put a lot more pressure on the league too. There are a lot of very rich people missing out on getting more rich if transfers aren't happening. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68174872 That's a massive amount of agent fees etc gone missing for a lot of rich folks Romey 1878 and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, Matt said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68174872 That's a massive amount of agent fees etc gone missing for a lot of rich folks Which is why FFP will changing in August. Gobshites. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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