How many do you think we need to make a good fist of this Premier League survival malarkey, and what positions?
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[Albion] How many players do we need to get in the January transfer window?
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BensGrandad
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2 that elusive striker and an attacking midfielder who can score 8 + goals a season. I am on the fence re a right back to replace Bruno.
The very same ONE that we have been waiting for for two years.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Three...dependant on Sidwell update we’ve been lucky with injuries..SO FAR and the midfield looks knackered
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Withdean11
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2 for me. A Striker and defensive midfielder.
throbinson
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4, 2 strikers, midfielder and a better back up for Bruno
BensGrandad
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I am not too worried about a defensive midfielder as Sidwell is on his way back and can do that job but we have nobody who looks like scoring a goal from CM.
I wonder what Sturridge would cost in fee and wages as he is only a bit player at Liverpool?
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
It depends...
1 - Striker to replace Skalak in the 25.
2 - Midfielder to replace Murphy in the 25.
3 - U21 Striker (Dembele) if we are lucky.
4 - Central defender IF DUNK GOES.
5 - Central defender if Goldson goes on loan.
( Remembering Home Grown Player requirements. )
1 - Striker to replace Skalak in the 25.
2 - Midfielder to replace Murphy in the 25.
3 - U21 Striker (Dembele) if we are lucky.
4 - Central defender IF DUNK GOES.
5 - Central defender if Goldson goes on loan.
( Remembering Home Grown Player requirements. )
DavidRyder
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- Jul 23, 2013
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I've chosen 2 - striker and centre back - based on the possibility that we might have bids for Dunk
Lower West Stander
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4 for me.
A striker - obviously....
Another striker on the basis Murray is 34, Hemed struggling and Baldock a sicknote.
Another centre mid with a bit of creativity. I'm not convinced by Stephens and Propper.
A right back.
A striker - obviously....
Another striker on the basis Murray is 34, Hemed struggling and Baldock a sicknote.
Another centre mid with a bit of creativity. I'm not convinced by Stephens and Propper.
A right back.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
1.
If we get a top quality striker we crave, then that would be enough to keep us up.
Maybe a couple more if not.
If we get a top quality striker we crave, then that would be enough to keep us up.
Maybe a couple more if not.
Johnny RoastBeef
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- Jan 11, 2016
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I believe he is on £120,000 a week, but I doubt they would allow him to go out on loan. Danny Ings would be more likely to go out on loan, but may still be beyond our means at £60,000 a week. Either player would be a gamble because of their injury history.
Would we want to blow all of our budget on a striker? Personally I would say yes, get the best possible player we can and pray he hits the ground running.
In the ideal world:
Pacey striker
Right back
Right winger able to beat opponents
Attacking centre midfielder with pace
In reality, anyone’s guess. Goal scorers are required by early Jan.
Pacey striker
Right back
Right winger able to beat opponents
Attacking centre midfielder with pace
In reality, anyone’s guess. Goal scorers are required by early Jan.
Sussexscots
Fed up with trains. Sick of the rain.
Two ideally. Striker and defensive midfield.
That said, I'm inclined to agree that whatever budget we have should go on the best striker we can get.
Think it's unrealistic to bring in more than two unless CH is VERY confident they could integrate seamlessly.
That said, I'm inclined to agree that whatever budget we have should go on the best striker we can get.
Think it's unrealistic to bring in more than two unless CH is VERY confident they could integrate seamlessly.
Largely agree with this, but would replace the right back with defensive cover in general so Goldson can go out on loan.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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No point getting our hopes up for a striker..... again.
Remember, we've already signed Viktor Gyokeres
Remember, we've already signed Viktor Gyokeres
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Has there been anything recent about him....only last time i heard there was no date set for his return
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Oh yes, totally forgot about him, but we did bill him as a Dev Squad singing.No point getting our hopes up for a striker..... again.
Remember, we've already signed Viktor Gyokeres
No point getting our hopes up for a striker..... again.
Remember, we've already signed Viktor Gyokeres
Would relegation be more probable than not without a striker?
When you look at our starting 11 and the bench in the last 3 games, for me it is clear that we need at least 5 new players and not any players, players with premier league experience, who can fight.
3 strikers. If we get 1 and he gets injured we have no back up. If we get 2 and one of them in injured we have no back up. So a definite 3 for me. Lets face it our current attacking options are not up to the job.
A never say die ATTACKING midfielder (Lampard style) who can cover the ground Gross does but scores goals and is near the box every time we attack.
A right back as Bruno is now a liability and teams have worked out he is our weakest link, so most attacks come from their left.
That all won't happen but happy to answer the OP's question.
3 strikers. If we get 1 and he gets injured we have no back up. If we get 2 and one of them in injured we have no back up. So a definite 3 for me. Lets face it our current attacking options are not up to the job.
A never say die ATTACKING midfielder (Lampard style) who can cover the ground Gross does but scores goals and is near the box every time we attack.
A right back as Bruno is now a liability and teams have worked out he is our weakest link, so most attacks come from their left.
That all won't happen but happy to answer the OP's question.