Gourlay: youngsters may be loaned

[laura90 556]

So, that^'s it. We are going trough transition. We will wait our youngsters to develop ( nothing wrong with that) and expiration of the contract of our seniors. Very well. And how 50 mil 27 years old striker fits in that, I don^'t know. I also don^'t know how on earth we will successfully play 4 3 3 formation with only one winger in "I am too selfish to pass the ball and very often you need physics to understand my shots" Ryan Giggs wannabe Malouda. I also don^'t know what will happen with our midfield if we rely on injury prone Yossi, Josh can^'t do it all by himself. But I do know that anybody who expects trophys with this squad is on more drugs than Zamparini. So you better make sure we will expect transition results as well. Because I am not willing to discuss our new manager by this time next year.

[dave30 728]

our squad is to big .

[zolayes 14,489]

So, that^'s it. We are going trough transition. We will wait our youngsters to develop ( nothing wrong with that) and expiration of the contract of our seniors. Very well. And how 50 mil 27 years old striker fits in that, I don^'t know. I also don^'t know how on earth we will successfully play 4 3 3 formation with only one winger in "I am too selfish to pass the ball and very often you need physics to understand my shots" Ryan Giggs wannabe Malouda. I also don^'t know what will happen with our midfield if we rely on injury prone Yossi, Josh can^'t do it all by himself. But I do know that anybody who expects trophys with this squad is on more drugs than Zamparini. So you better make sure we will expect transition results as well. Because I am not willing to discuss our new manager by this time next year.

please don't spoil my mood ..I'm basking in the euphoria from yesterday's win ,,,reality will kick in soon enough...

[Styles 9,790]

The only plus point about not buying any new attackers is that next season we will have two spaces available in the squad (Anelka/Kalou both have just one year contracts) and there will be less competition from the likes of Barca, Man City etc who have already spent big on Sanchez, Aguero etc.

So maybe we’re playing it smart and waiting for the summer when we will be the best option for the next group of talent.

[Sheva. 5,373]

We had one of the smallest squads in the league last season, so it's understandable imo.

[DYC. 7,542]

Yeah but there will be a problem when he is pushed out to the wings. It's at that position we'll be frustrated by him again. I remember after the Sunderland return game last season, Carlo put him in a role just behind the strikers (Torres & Drogba) and he had a fantastic game being the link from midfield to strikers. But the following game, he lost that sharp instinct and went back to doing what he always does, sitting deep.

If he maintains some positional discipline, he will be worth keeping around (till his contract expires that is.)

I was just commenting on KieranVogel's comment on Anelka's pre-season. When he plays to his strengths and in the centre, he's still quality (but inconsistent and disappears in big games) but he's highly frustrating out on the wings.

[Styles 9,790]

We had one of the smallest squads in the league last season, so it's understandable imo.

It was only small because we had a silly coach who didn't want to use the likes of Sturridge.

[bababoom 4,478]

I think we will buy a player or two, Gourlay did say he will sit down with AVB and discuss later transfers on this week. So i guess we still have to be patient.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I was just commenting on KieranVogel's comment on Anelka's pre-season. When he plays to his strengths and in the centre, he's still quality (but inconsistent and disappears in big games) but he's highly frustrating out on the wings.

Yeah me too haha. Just thought I'd add on to what you were saying, because you're right about him playing down the centre.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Yeah me too haha. Just thought I'd add on to what you were saying, because you're right about him playing down the centre.

I believe AVB will bring the best out of him.

[Guest justin_3d]

Many people forget that we have Yossi back from long term injury, and is performing well.

Also add the addition of Sturridge, and Josh. If these two don't get loan out, that is like 2 new signings if AVB uses them regularly.

[Guest justin_3d]

The only plus point about not buying any new attackers is that next season we will have two spaces available in the squad (Anelka/Kalou both have just one year contracts) and there will be less competition from the likes of Barca, Man City etc who have already spent big on Sanchez, Aguero etc.

So maybe we're playing it smart and waiting for the summer when we will be the best option for the next group of talent.

Well this is the problem i have with Chelsea.

We buy players and we let them go for free or for a low price with out making much money...

Is the debate i have right now with Alex. I love Alex, but if we are going to get Rajkovic who is good as well, then i think we should consider on cashing Alex.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

I hope he doesn't loan out Josh without signing a creative mid...

Apart from Yossi, he seems to be the only one in midfield interested in playing forward passes.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Well this is the problem i have with Chelsea.

We buy players and we let them go for free or for a low price with out making much money...

You can't help that in that example though.

No-one wants Kalou & Anelka with their ridiculous wages & with what we'd charge. I think Ollie made this point elsewhere.

[Guest justin_3d]

You can't help that in that example though.

No-one wants Kalou & Anelka with their ridiculous wages & with what we'd charge. I think Ollie made this point elsewhere.

Yeah true that.

We got screw with that.

But I thought at least Anelka could have come to the MLS.