Vesper 30,180 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 50 minutes ago, Jason said: It seems like Icardi will be joining PSG permanently. 50 million euros + 7 in bonuses. good, I like PSG, I like Icardi, and no one in the EPL gets him, and it gives Inter some cash to splash win win win win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 On 28.5.2020 at 6:51 PM, King Kante said: I would agree normally but look at the rest of the squad. It is really small and lightweight. That is the reason why so many mid table teams have been able to roll us over as they just bully us. We are quickly becoming like Wenger's Le Arse in the second half of his time there. If we go out and start buying players like SMS, Oblak, Mahgalhaes, Harvetz etc, then sure small technical FB's aren't a problem. However when your GK is 6'1 with weak t-rex arms, your three main CM's are 5'9 (Jorgi), 5'8 (Kova) and 5'5 (Kante) and all lightweight and your CB's are 6'0/slight (Tomori) 6'2/ Slight (AC), 6'1"/average (Rudi) and 6'3/stocky (Zouma), you have a problem. Point taken. I also don’t like to have too many tiny players but where did you get your stats? Most are off. Kova is 178 or 5‘10 jirgi is 180 5‘11 Tomori is 6‘1 or 185. Rüdiger is 6‘3 or 190, also this is Not American Football but a Game of skill. Jose built a giant team and still got bullied by midrange teams at ManUtd. Getting bullied is more about mentality and skill to shield and play the ball such that even a heavier opponent will not get near it. But if you are tiny you obviously need even more skill or pace to compensate it. Doesn’t mean you should buy big players for the sake of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milka 3,393 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 i think Sancho is done to us He want move to manure Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,322 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 15 hours ago, Jason said: It seems like Icardi will be joining PSG permanently. 50 million euros + 7 in bonuses. I find it amazing that we got more money for Morata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kante 1,643 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 14 hours ago, Magic Lamps said: Point taken. I also don’t like to have too many tiny players but where did you get your stats? Most are off. Kova is 178 or 5‘10 jirgi is 180 5‘11 Tomori is 6‘1 or 185. Rüdiger is 6‘3 or 190, also this is Not American Football but a Game of skill. Jose built a giant team and still got bullied by midrange teams at ManUtd. Getting bullied is more about mentality and skill to shield and play the ball such that even a heavier opponent will not get near it. But if you are tiny you obviously need even more skill or pace to compensate it. Doesn’t mean you should buy big players for the sake of it. A lot of players get there stats boosted, especially those that play in or have played in Italy. A prime example is Kouliably who was stated to be something like 6'4"/6'5" for years when he is actually 6'0" or 6'1". For instance, no way is Tomori 6'1", I have a season ticket in the MHL and he is shorter than a lot of other teams midfielders. My guess is he is actually 5'11" but I said 6'0" to give him the benefit of the doubt. Same goes for Kova, no way is he 5'10" maybe he just shades 5'9" but I would say he is 5'8". Look at him next to Dave who we all know is 5'10"ish. Anyway, I should state that my issue isn't really just height (I am only 5'8" myself) but it is also to do with the players build and desire. For instance, Dave is around 5'10" but I am fine with him in a back 3 as he doesn't get physically bullied. Aguero is another player, he is what 5'7"ish?, but he is fine because you cannot bully him. However, sometimes 8 out of our 11 players on the pitch are: Kepa, AC/Tomori, Emerson, Jorgi, Kova, Kante, Pedro/Puli, CHO/Willian. As a collective unless the ball is dropping to Giroud/Tammy, Dave/James or Rudi/Zouma we are being beat to the ball and people wonder why we cannot defend set pieces and complain about Alonso being slow. All that aside, the single biggest problem is Kepa who short, not very good and a massive p*ssy at coming for the ball. TC used to cover a lot of our faults up as he would just pluck the ball out of the air and stop dangerous attacks in their infancy. However, because he didn't pull off hollywood saves everyone thought he was alright but not great and could be replaced easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I think Benrahma and Samuel Chukwueze would be two very good additions to the squad and they are probably available for decent amounts. Benrahma is a proper baller and if he can take his skills to the next level playing for a PL club, then I guess Chelsea could be in for a real bargain. Would not mind these two, actually I really hope Chelsea sign them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AOIRO 64 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Kante → Zaniolo・VanDeBeek ・Sergej Jorginho → Partey・Ndidi・Rice ＋ Werner Tagliafico Onana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,700 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 7 hours ago, AOIRO said: Kante → Zaniolo・VanDeBeek ・Sergej Jorginho → Partey・Ndidi・Rice ＋ Werner Tagliafico Onana Switching Kante to Zaniolo would be brave.. We should hire Zdenek Zeman as manager who was epic at As Roma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NikkiCFC 8,322 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 17 hours ago, AOIRO said: Kante → Zaniolo・VanDeBeek ・Sergej Jorginho → Partey・Ndidi・Rice ＋ Werner Tagliafico Onana In my book you did not improve our GK and back 4 area at all. Also Werner on the bench for Tammy is funny. Zaniolo is never leaving Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer1257 3,282 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 In my book you did not improve our GK and back 4 area at all. Also Werner on the bench for Tammy is funny. Zaniolo is never leaving Italy.Werner is a bad CF. He needs to have a Second striker next to him Gesendet von meinem SM-G920F mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,180 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 16 hours ago, nyikolajevics said: We should hire Zdenek Zeman as manager who was epic at As Roma Sarri redux nyikolajevics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,322 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Saul trolling United fans Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kante 1,643 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 If I were in charge of transfers this is what I would go for as our first team squad: GK - Oblak/Willy - (Oblak is probably the biggest pipe dream. However, AM could be in a lot of financial trouble so it may just be that we could say forget the Morata money and also take Kepa for Oblak) RB - James/Dave CB1 - Rudi/Tomori or Zouma CB2 - New CB/AC (I cannot pick a new CB as all the available ones either have flaws or seem impossible to get, however a new one is urgently needed) LB - Telles/Alonso No.4 - Jorgi/Gilmour/Ampadu* No.6 - SMS/Kova No.8 - RLC/Mount No.7 - Ziyech/Puli No.11 - Werner/CHO No.9 - Tammy/Giroud/Cavani (CF is difficult atm as there are not many about and players such as Haaland are not going anywhere. In my opinion we should take Cavani for a year or two then reassess, also such a signing allows dollar to be spent elsewhere.) *also can be used as the central CB in a 343 which gives us tactical flexibility if needed. For me the only unrealistic one is Oblak, as all the others appear to be available (Werner will also be impossible if the Dippers go in.) As for players such as Harvetz and Sancho, I think Harvetz is now at a stage where he will be Bayern/Madrid bound and I really do not see Sancho leaving Dortmund this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 3 hours ago, King Kante said: No.4 - Jorgi/Gilmour/Ampadu* *also can be used as the central CB in a 343 which gives us tactical flexibility if needed. I don't believe that Ethan is good enough in either position. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kante 1,643 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 4 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said: I don't believe that Ethan is good enough in either position. Interesting. I rate Ampadu as one of our top three prospects. His loan at RB was very poorly handled by the club as they have their own good CB's and he has been struggling with growing pains for the past few years. In my opinion, he should've been loaned to Villa or Brighton. So, do you not rate him at all? Only issue I have with him at CB is his height 5'10-11ish, but if he plays in a three it shouldn't be too much of a worry. DDA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, King Kante said: Interesting. I rate Ampadu as one of our top three prospects. His loan at RB was very poorly handled by the club as they have their own good CB's and he has been struggling with growing pains for the past few years. In my opinion, he should've been loaned to Villa or Brighton. So, do you not rate him at all? Only issue I have with him at CB is his height 5'10-11ish, but if he plays in a three it shouldn't be too much of a worry. Well, it's just opinion of course, but I'm afraid I don't rate Ethan highly enough, no. For me, he's a competent footballer, not a special one. This has been my take since before Ethan went on loan, so it hasn't been influenced by the way things panned out in Germany. A chief concern is his passing. I think it's short of the required level. I've no idea whether or not Ethan's stats support my claim, but I firmly believe that pass completion stats don't tell even half the story. I prefer to examine a performance and ask how well each involvement was performed. Were control, touch, decision making and execution as good as could be reasonably expected in any given situation. On that basis, Ethan does not score well enough in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,939 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 1 hour ago, OhForAGreavsie said: Well, it's just opinion of course, but I'm afraid I don't rate Ethan highly enough, no. For me, he's a competent footballer, not a special one. This has been my take since before Ethan went on loan, so it hasn't been influenced by the way things panned out in Germany. A chief concern is his passing. I think it's short of the required level. I've no idea whether or not Ethan's stats support my claim, but I firmly believe that pass completion stats don't tell even half the story. I prefer to examine a performance and ask how well each involvement was performed. Were control, touch, decision making and execution as good as could be reasonably expected in any given situation. On that basis, Ethan does not score well enough in my opinion. Disagree with you on this one. Ethan is has the natural ability to be a success here. I think he could be a top CB if nurtured properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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