Aha, yes indeed. I will be honest, I am totally aware why people aren't happy with the state of play re: transfers, it is quite disappointing and the squad is weak. I agree with that. But I DO take issue with people assuming that the Powers That Be don't share the assessment and intend to address the situation. Things do go wrong sometimes, perhaps this is one of them. But whatever ****-ups there have been, they weren't necessarily on our end - RD no doubt would have made sure the Bulot thing went through but the new bid came in AFTER we and Bulot assumed it was a done deal and it's Liege's new owners who are playing silly sods, not Roly (in this case.)
The squad right now clearly is understrength, but so what? A lot can change quickly. The Bulot thing falling through/dragging out (still could be either so far as I know) has got people worried but we're not totally screwed just yet. There's still more than enough time to bring more people through and until we actually know who those people are the rest is just speculation.
Could sign two or three proven Championship players over the next week for all we actually know. We could sign some no-names from the obscurest league in Europe, or even no-one at all. We don't know. And until we do, why get worked up and worried?
Don't get people keep going on about championship experanice etc etc How many of these players that come into the perm have perm experanice and these cost upwards of 10 mill It don't matter where there from or there football history as long as there right for us ...... And the right price and wages
The People say that Paul Anderson has rejected our offer of a two year deal.
And there's the problem. RD won't pay the wages needed to bring in experienced Championship players, so we end up with Nego, PP and Tucudean. Mid table is the best we can ever hope for with a strategy like that.
The People say that Paul Anderson has rejected our offer of a two year deal.
Well as he's just been released by Ipswich I can understand why he might reject the first few offers he gets as he's widely considered to be a decent champion player.
What is a little concerning is that I am beginning to get the impression that our offers for wages seem to be perhaps a bit unrealistic for Championship players to accept. I doubt Johnson and Eagles were offered much in January but needed to be playing. Getting in any championship players in seems a very tall order for us.
The People say that Paul Anderson has rejected our offer of a two year deal.
And there's the problem. RD won't pay the wages needed to bring in experienced Championship players, so we end up with Nego, PP and Tucudean. Mid table is the best we can ever hope for with a strategy like that.
So what about Gudmunsson, Watt, Vetokele, Bulot and Henderson? You didn't mention them.
The People say that Paul Anderson has rejected our offer of a two year deal.
Well as he's just been released by Ipswich I can understand why he might reject the first few offers he gets as he's widely considered to be a decent champion player.
What is a little concerning is that I am beginning to get the impression that our offers for wages seem to be perhaps a bit unrealistic for Championship players to accept. I doubt Johnson and Eagles were offered much in January but needed to be playing. Getting in any championship players in seems a very tall order for us.
We' ll see.
Or some Championship players are just too greedy - neither Johnson nor Eagles were impressive enough last season to warrant top championship money. In the case of Anderson - I'm guessing that there are a few teams after him
I'm still a bit peed off with the Bulot situation. Feels like total mismanagement of the situation by the club has led to this point.
Not the club fault that SL wanted 2 mill more after a deal had been struck ..
I'm not sure if you are being paid by the club to be overly optimistic or you are Roland himself, to be honest that would explain the butchering of the English language considering it's not your first (or second or third) language.
Either way you're statement that we only need 3 players is absolutely ridiculous
Am I the only one who thinks we dont need a forward? Watt, Igor, Makeniok and Grant? Grant looked very sharp today and in good shape, I think he could step up.
Piggott scored a hat trick a couple of years ago and looked superb. I'm not saying KAG can't step up. But we shouldn't use a pre season friendly to judge the player either way, especially the first friendly of the year!
I agree with you in that we shouldn't get too hyped up by his (very promising) performance yesterday, but he has already shown that he can play at this level (Fulham away) whereas piggott has never done that in a competitive match!!
The non communication of the owner does not make life easier for us. Now he has sold SL we have no idea whether he plans to push on CAFC or not. Seems to me the FIFA/FA have screwed his concept of having well run clubs living (almost) within their means whilst others go bankrupt. I am guessing he will be disenchanted and sell us on.
The People say that Paul Anderson has rejected our offer of a two year deal.
And there's the problem. RD won't pay the wages needed to bring in experienced Championship players, so we end up with Nego, PP and Tucudean. Mid table is the best we can ever hope for with a strategy like that.
So what about Gudmunsson, Watt, Vetokele, Bulot and Henderson? You didn't mention them.
Because they're not experienced Championship players - which I believe we desperately need to balance a squad that's only been added to with a German cb who has just been playing in the poor Portuguese league, a crocked youngster who played one game for Sunderland and a striker who played four games last season, scoring none.
Not that bothered about Bulot, it's quite embarassing on RD's side but what does that matter - we need numbers in the door. Quite a few more, you're mad if you think Igor, Watt, JJ, Solly to name a few will go a season unscathed injury wise. You can't go into the season without adequate back-up, and we don't even have the adequate starters yet!
The People say that Paul Anderson has rejected our offer of a two year deal.
And there's the problem. RD won't pay the wages needed to bring in experienced Championship players, so we end up with Nego, PP and Tucudean. Mid table is the best we can ever hope for with a strategy like that.
So what about Gudmunsson, Watt, Vetokele, Bulot and Henderson? You didn't mention them.
Because they're not experienced Championship players - which I believe we desperately need to balance a squad that's only been added to with a German cb who has just been playing in the poor Portuguese league, a crocked youngster who played one game for Sunderland and a striker who played four games last season, scoring none.
What ? Do you believe what you type these are better then experienced championship players
The People say that Paul Anderson has rejected our offer of a two year deal.
And there's the problem. RD won't pay the wages needed to bring in experienced Championship players, so we end up with Nego, PP and Tucudean. Mid table is the best we can ever hope for with a strategy like that.
So what about Gudmunsson, Watt, Vetokele, Bulot and Henderson? You didn't mention them.
Because they're not experienced Championship players - which I believe we desperately need to balance a squad that's only been added to with a German cb who has just been playing in the poor Portuguese league, a crocked youngster who played one game for Sunderland and a striker who played four games last season, scoring none.
What ? Do you believe what you type these are better then experienced championship players
I do admire your blind loyalty but sometimes you take it too far, so far I think you are the imagining of a WUM.
Am I the only one who thinks we dont need a forward? Watt, Igor, Makeniok and Grant? Grant looked very sharp today and in good shape, I think he could step up.
There is potential in this statement. However, we don't know if the Danish guy will be any good, whether vetokele is over his Achilles injury, or whether KAG is ready. If we get positive conclusions to those three issues, it would be a huge bonus
Am I the only one who thinks we dont need a forward? Watt, Igor, Makeniok and Grant? Grant looked very sharp today and in good shape, I think he could step up.
There is potential in this statement. However, we don't know if the Danish guy will be any good, whether vetokele is over his Achilles injury, or whether KAG is ready. If we get positive conclusions to those three issues, it would be a huge bonus
Reports on Makeniok from those watching his league are not promising - he seems to score goals (at a lower level) without bringing anything else to the party (like PP). Italians also didn't rate him and for the reported fee we could have bought Ciftci who can hold ball, take on players with pace and score goals, all from wide right. Igor is still crocked and Tony is less fit than when he joined us. Pigott told he can leave. Shame Josh Umeragh didn't get a run out as he and KAG may be our main strikeforce
The Danish super league is comparable, and probably the closest thing, to the championship. A very physical and not that skilful league, bar the odd upcoming star or past their peak journeymen. I think he will do well for us.
The People say that Paul Anderson has rejected our offer of a two year deal.
And there's the problem. RD won't pay the wages needed to bring in experienced Championship players, so we end up with Nego, PP and Tucudean. Mid table is the best we can ever hope for with a strategy like that.
Oh right ok, perhaps you can inform us all of what was offered?
sure we need players the squad needs numbers and quality but FFS some are slitting their fecking wrists in July and NO MATTER what happens its RD`s fault---do you remember the two tossers that preceded RD ? or how about Watt,Vetokele,JBG,Buyens, Bulot,Bikey,Henderson,TBH, they all came in last year and at least 6 of them did very well.
This clubs fans are fecking bi polar its either "top of the world ma" or doom and gloom---we aint SPURS get a hold of ur bollox
Two months off as opposed to five months on bench for SL. Got lapped by JC and Fox over mile at Sparrows Lane. Only a guess but I'd say his only close season exercise was lifting his right arm. Good player but a fit Watt might be a great player.
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What is a little concerning is that I am beginning to get the impression that our offers for wages seem to be perhaps a bit unrealistic for Championship players to accept. I doubt Johnson and Eagles were offered much in January but needed to be playing. Getting in any championship players in seems a very tall order for us.
We' ll see.
In the case of Anderson - I'm guessing that there are a few teams after him
I'm not sure if you are being paid by the club to be overly optimistic or you are Roland himself, to be honest that would explain the butchering of the English language considering it's not your first (or second or third) language.
Either way you're statement that we only need 3 players is absolutely ridiculous
I agree with you in that we shouldn't get too hyped up by his (very promising) performance yesterday, but he has already shown that he can play at this level (Fulham away) whereas piggott has never done that in a competitive match!!
Oh the irony.
He's angling for a job in the PR department.
He is the new Comical Ali.
Waah?
This clubs fans are fecking bi polar its either "top of the world ma" or doom and gloom---we aint SPURS get a hold of ur bollox