modboy Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 hour ago, SiJ said: At corners, Bannan is actually going to sit on his shoulder. Would that in theory be allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb125 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 minute ago, frastheowl said: Ticks a lot of boxes for. As a fan base, we've complained about our transfer policy for the last 12 months now. In the signings of Frederico & Van Aken, there seems to have been a shift. Maybe, just maybe, Carlos has had more of a say in these transfers than he has in the previous? Anyway, I'm sick of seeing us spend 50% of the time with the ball at our centre halves feet, to see them pass it hesitantly between each other or for Tom Lees to either slice it out of play or lump it up towards Jordan Rhodes. So that's that box ticked. He isn't 28-30 year old, and will have a resale value in years to come. Box ticked. He's a big lad. People were demanding a big unit of a centre half (to the extent that they were yearning for Aden Flint), and at 6ft5, he's certainly that. Box ticked. He has played at a good level, for a decent club, for a few years, and still has a lot of time to develop. Box ticked. AND HE ISN'T SCOTTISH. Box well and truly ticked! Can't comment on his ability, but on paper, it looks like a deal that...ticks all the right boxes. Looking at limited ball playing CB about and the crazy valuations on them (stones, Van Dyke) IF he can cut it, he'll be worth his weight in gold. Not many ball playong giants (other than Dave) about! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axolotl Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 minute ago, modboy said: Would that in theory be allowed? Chances are it would be penalised for "Unsporting Behaviour", similarly with lifting a player at set pieces like they do in rugby for line outs. Not sure if it is explicitly disallowed in the law book though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Think Fras hits the nail on the head. Nothing wrong with bringing in proven players, but I think (with some joys of hindsight) we probably overdid it a bit last season. Having a nice mix of established pros, with young and up and comers sounds like a good recipe to me and is certainly beneficial for the club in the long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Up and coming players surely is the right way to go. How many crocked centre backs have we brought in over the years, only to see them get injured time and again. It's about time we start building for the future. Really have high hopes for Joost. He will do well here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, SiJ said: Think Fras hits the nail on the head. Nothing wrong with bringing in proven players, but I think (with some joys of hindsight) we probably overdid it a bit last season. Having a nice mix of established pros, with young and up and comers sounds like a good recipe to me and is certainly beneficial for the club in the long term. Agreed. Let's hope there's been a shift in our recruitment policy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 The other good thing is Van Anken and the lad we just brought in from Portugal won't be on huge amounts of money. Obviously if they do well they'll be rewarded with better deals etc., but for now, we will have two lads on pretty modest wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnsleyOwl96 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Venancio's song has got to be: V E nancio V E nancio Di Canio song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb125 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Ronio said: Up and coming players surely is the right way to go. How many crocked centre backs have we brought in over the years, only to see them get injured time and again. It's about time we start building for the future. Really have high hopes for Joost. He will do well here. I convince myself with so many players they will be the missing link! From days gone by with players like Blinker and Jeffers. But this time! This time I think we have a good one.... who could, just maybe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adem Poric Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, SiJ said: Van Anken Is he going to play alongside Danny Barth and Richard Woods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 That's our centre back problems sorted. Hopefully we can push on now and get that pacy winger and a beast in centre midfield in before the end of the window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRADDO Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 minute ago, SiJ said: The other good thing is Van Anken and the lad we just brought in from Portugal won't be on huge amounts of money. Obviously if they do well they'll be rewarded with better deals etc., but for now, we will have two lads on pretty modest wages. Yes, good point. It's not all about throwing huge cash at transfers. There are good deals to be had. Other teams do these regularly. It's about time we did too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Just now, Adem Poric said: Is he going to play alongside Danny Barth and Richard Woods? I made a typo. Sure Southy will come along and plus you in a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dukeries Owl Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 25 minutes ago, modboy said: Would that in theory be allowed? It'll tell you in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Fantastic news to wake up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adem Poric Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, SiJ said: I made a typo. Sure Southy will come along and plus you in a bit. Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlsfieldowl Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Carlos will stick him out on left side midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adem Poric Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, Earlsfieldowl said: Carlos will stick him out on left side midfield No he won't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlsfieldowl Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Adem Poric said: No he won't Dont be so sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Just now, Earlsfieldowl said: Dont be so sure I will be so sure because it's a stupid suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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