[Albion] There is ZERO chance of SIGNING anyone today.

Weststander · Jul 24, 2019

Harry Wilson's tackle said:
I hope the fear and loathing won't tear us apart again.

That’s alright for you to say, turned away on your side.

Harry Wilson's tackle · Jul 24, 2019

Weststander said:
That’s alright for you to say, turned away on your side.

I'm optimistic; new coach and we're changing our ways.

GT49er · Jul 24, 2019

Weststander said:
I’d counter that with VVD, Alisson, Maddison, Doucoure, Ake, Richarlison, Lerma, Andros Townsend all didn’t start for their current clubs in season one.

The Albion’s steady, bed them in for future seasons, approach is the only successful approach. Look at the quality of our football season 2018/19.

Allison? Signed 18th. July, debut 12th. August, followed immediately by 37 other league matches! VVD joined Liverpool on Jan 1st, made his debut 4 days later, and played 20 more times that season! I won't go through all the ones you quoted, but I'm pretty sure Richarlison at Everton and Townsend at Palace didn't hang about getting into the first team either.

twickers · Jul 24, 2019

GT49er said:
Really? It's a funny thing, but for most of my 50 odd years of following football, the normal expectation when breaking a transfer record was that the new signing would go straight into the first team and improve it!
Francis to Forest, Shearer to Blackburn and Newcastle, Dalglish to Liverpool, Rooney to Man.United...........
......or at our level, Teddy Maybank, Mick Robinson and others - no messing about for 12 months 'settling in'.

Are you suggesting the managers aren't being honest about what's really behind poor performance?

twickers · Jul 24, 2019

GT49er said:
Allison? Signed 18th. July, debut 12th. August, followed immediately by 37 other league matches! VVD joined Liverpool on Jan 1st, made his debut 4 days later, and played 20 more times that season! I won't go through all the ones you quoted, but I'm pretty sure Richarlison at Everton and Townsend at Palace didn't hang about getting into the first team either.

I think Henry was the most famous example, at least in Arsenal's eyes he took a season to find his rythym.

Johnny RoastBeef · Jul 24, 2019

twickers said:
I think Henry was the most famous example, at least in Arsenal's eyes he took a season to find his rythym.

He scored 26 goals in his first season at Arsenal. 17 in the league which is poor by his standards.

Farehamseagull · Jul 24, 2019

twickers said:
I think Henry was the most famous example, at least in Arsenal's eyes he took a season to find his rythym.

No, Robert Pires is the best example (not sure if that’s who you’re thinking of with the Arsenal connection). Really poor first season - didn’t contribute a lot and found it too physical for him and then incredible second season - possibly the best player in the league that season - and the most assists in the division.

dazzer6666 · Jul 24, 2019

Worst twitter ‘transfer’ feed I’ve seen so far :lolol:

https://twitter.com/transfersbot/status/1153956720143740928?s=21

macbeth · Jul 24, 2019

dazzer6666 said:
Worst twitter ‘transfer’ feed I’ve seen so far

https://twitter.com/transfersbot/status/1153956720143740928?s=21

It's a joke/bot account that generates random rumours. It's actually quite funny sometimes

twickers · Jul 24, 2019

Johnny RoastBeef said:
He scored 26 goals in his first season at Arsenal. 17 in the league which is poor by his standards.

And they didn't deem him player of the season until 2003/4. An embarassment of riches there.

Icy Gull · Jul 25, 2019

We may not be signing anyone but we’re certainly in full ship out mode at the moment.

Johnny RoastBeef · Jul 25, 2019

Icy Gull said:
We may not be signing anyone but we’re certainly in full ship out mode at the moment.

Which means Potter has now had a good look and decided upon what we already have and which u23s are not quite ready to step up.

So now we should see movement with regards to plugging the gaps.

One Teddy Maybank · Jul 25, 2019

Icy Gull said:
We may not be signing anyone but we’re certainly in full ship out mode at the moment.

Easy way of not bringing through younger players? [emoji6]

Or getting them much needed experience [emoji106]

Will be interesting to see at the end of the season how many got their chance, one of the things Hughton was criticised for.....

All of that said, felt Hughton should have played Molumby or Sanders instead of Kayal, and Alzate has always been a good talent

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Icy Gull · Jul 25, 2019

One Teddy Maybank said:
Easy way of not bringing through younger players? [emoji6]

Or getting them much needed experience [emoji106]

Will be interesting to see at the end of the season how many got their chance, one of the things Hughton was criticised for.....

All of that said, felt Hughton should have played Molumby or Sanders instead of Kayal, and Alzate has always been a good talent

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Makes sense to send them to a very competitive league, will make or break them.

I think one or two that are still here might get run outs and the chance to challenge under Potter. He’d be hard pushed to give them as little game time as CH

b.w.2. · Jul 25, 2019

Icy Gull said:
Makes sense to send them to a very competitive league, will make or break them.

I think one or two that are still here might get run outs and the chance to challenge under Potter. He’d be hard pushed to give them as little game time as CH

Too bl00dy right.

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b.w.2. · Jul 25, 2019

So drips and drabs of rumoured acquisitions now..

Readying bid for Tavernier... how long do you need to ready a bid!?

Favourites to sing Maupay...

Something more concrete long overdue...

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Stumpy Tim · Jul 25, 2019

Icy Gull said:
Makes sense to send them to a very competitive league, will make or break them.

I think one or two that are still here might get run outs and the chance to challenge under Potter. He’d be hard pushed to give them as little game time as CH

Totally agree. The Championship is a higher standard than the leagues we seem to buy our players from.

TSB · Jul 25, 2019

Despite the perceived wisdom (on here), there is no chance that the new manager will throw youngsters at this year's problems.

Johnny RoastBeef · Jul 25, 2019

TSB said:
Despite the perceived wisdom (on here), there is no chance that the new manager will throw youngsters at this year's problems.

I think you're right, but I also think 18 year old Taylor Richard's comments when he joined us indicates he may well have been promised more than just U23s football. Maybe getting a few chances from the bench? And if he makes an impact, who knows?

GT49er · Jul 25, 2019

TSB said:
Despite the perceived wisdom (on here), there is no chance that the new manager will throw youngsters at this year's problems.

The real perceived wisdom is, of course, that there is no chance of any of us knowing what Potter will or won't do.

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