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He would still be a good squad player to have. Plenty of improvement on Kalouda

I'm going to screen-shot this post, Alex.

I think I'd die of happiness if this actually happened.

Like I said it's cause Fergie and Wenger (up until this season or maybe last season too) had complete job security. Whereas that isn't the case here Edit: Oh, you meant loan deals that they make. I agree with what you say then. We definitely need to improve our choices when it comes to sending players on loan. McEachran to Swansea hopefully will be a step in the right direction Re: McEachran. It's not that we expect him to score a hattrick after coming on a sub. It's the style of football that he can play. He is creative and is certainly capable of producing something. Lampard and Meireles have been awful at times this season and our football has been utterly devoid of ideas which Josh can bring. Again, it's not that we expect him to do it. But give him a chance at least! Because he's shown glimpses of quality every time he came on as a sub last season.

imo that's not really fair because both Utd and Arsenal have had their fair share of shite youngsters come through that they initially built up as the next Beckham, Ronaldo, etc. but I do agree that we're the worst English team when it comes to using youngsters. But plenty of it is down to the pressures that our managers have of having "instant success" or facing the sack/getting attacked by the media. Also, we have a shit board.

I know I'm being rude but please stop posting in bold. Mentioned it in another thread but you probably didn't see it. It's quite annoying.

That's true. But hmm Cahill isn't that great a defender anyway so I'd still take Samba over him!

Curious as to why this is taking so long. The agreement of the fee between the clubs was announced on the 27th or 28th I believe. It's now the 12th. Two whole weeks have passed. Why are we not going after Samba instead? He's a much better defender than Cahill and even though he would cost a bit more, would be worth it

Welcome but you don't have to open up a new thread just to express this opinion lol and it's only the 12th day of January. Be more patient.

true but he should definitely be given a run out to test that. 15-20 minutes at the end of games. Oh wait! We don't play youth players!

The Mata signing seems to be the only one in recent memory where we actually got the whole thing wrapped up quickly. I mean that transfer was amazing the agreement between the clubs was announced barely 4 or 5 days after the real rumours started and he was signed within a few days

Where is the Chelsea tv quote from? Was it reported on Blues News?

Freakin everton... Well have a great time at the match!

yeah I know but I meant players who get their name sung. Frank and JT's songs are kinda boring too. Super Frankie Lampard is great but I wish we had something longer and more melodic for him Anyway it doesn't matter I guess. You need an atmosphere first

Most of our players need a song. Do we actually have any for players other than Frank, JT, Torres and Drogba? I know that songs exist but they don't ever seem to be sung at the Bridge.

Defensively there is no way he would be worse than Bosingwa.

Nervous about this. Sunderland are doing superbly well atm. Really hope Danny will be back for this one. And Iva too. I'm sick of Bosingwa. What was the 1 draw/loss?

Yeah I have been very frustrated by this as well. It's like a vicious cycle: Torres desperately wants the 'killer' pass from midfield which doesn't come because our midfield is shite -> Torres is frustrated -> Torres tries 50% as hard during the next move to receive the killer pass which doesn't come because our midfield is shite -> Torres is pissed off -> Torres doesn't try anymore. Fault lies with both parties, but I still maintain that our biggest priority has to be a creative midfielder.

Agree about David Silva.. Also they've completely neglected German football, etc. Really a joke. Rooney and Vidic in their XI? You're having a laugh.

Get what you mean but in this current transfer climate.... 3m is nothing. And his goal record is decent on paper. Plus the fact that it's arsenal!!

Havent seen the game yet but this "2 assists!!!!" talk is laughable. Because that first one shouldn't even be considered an assist. He had no idea where Ramires was and he wasn't looking for him.

3m is far too low IMO we should be looking at 6m at least, especially considering useless players like ngog went for 7m I believe

If they abuse Evra (which is definitely going to happen), the amount of flak they'll get will be unbelievable. Looking forward to that. (not the abuse to Evra part obvs)

You just know that if he goes there he'll end up becoming a 20 goal a season striker lol

Sunderland vs Boro too! But Boro are shite now lol