VectisSaint Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 He's got a great pull, a much bigger pull that MP had. I'm sure Koeman was pretty much the number 1 reason he's here as it is. I noticed Ronald tapping up Tim Krul for next season at the end of the game to replace Boruc/Kelvin. Would be a good number 2 for Desparate Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 Toby A had a decent debut against poor opposition but looks to have something about him Only concern for me at the moment is that we have 4 predominantly right footed central defenders but then again Jos (good win in new colours at Cardiff yesterday) and Danny Seabourn were left footers but not up to the rigours of the Prem so perhaps I am being unduly picky. Clear yesterday that while he is clearly right footed he was also confident on his left foot, don't think there is any worry there. Maya is also confident with his left foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 He looked fine, but a very, very poor Newcastle side were still able to create a couple of decent chances, so we weren't 100% solid at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 He looked fine, but a very, very poor Newcastle side were still able to create a couple of decent chances, so we weren't 100% solid at the back. Cant remember a game - any game where there aren't chances at either end tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonist Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 There's a chance to buy, but I'm sure if he has a storming season here then he's going to get some fairly bigger suitors than us! Enjoy him whilst he's here. so based on the information we have, in short, we have a contractual option to buy which we can exercise as long as atletico don't want him back or a bigger club doesn't want him or the player doesn't want to sign for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 so based on the information we have, in short, we have a contractual option to buy which we can exercise as long as atletico don't want him back or a bigger club doesn't want him or the player doesn't want to sign for us. Bummer eh? Wish he'd signed a 4 year contract like Lovren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonist Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 just realised i got a bit lost mid sentence and it should have been "the player wants to sign for us" i'm mocking the concept of an option to buy that by aggregation of reports amounts to the same option as every club has to buy any player, rather than mocking the concept of loans with a view to buying. rudi skacel to hearts was the model for that kind of deal. we wouldn't want another £20m kick in the teeth though. that was hard to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 just realised i got a bit lost mid sentence and it should have been "the player wants to sign for us" i'm mocking the concept of an option to buy that by aggregation of reports amounts to the same option as every club has to buy any player, rather than mocking the concept of loans with a view to buying. rudi skacel to hearts was the model for that kind of deal. we wouldn't want another £20m kick in the teeth though. that was hard to take. As a general rule I don't like loan deals. I know transfers can go wrong (e.g. Osvaldo) and you are saddled with the player and the financial commitment, but really with proper planning a club shouldn't need to loan players. Absolute best case scenario is the loan player does really well AND wants to stay, but given both our loan players are owned by far bigger and better clubs I would suggest that isn't likely for us. So the next best scenario is that they do really well and leave at the end of the season. We're then left with a couple of holes to fill and nothing earned from those who departed to spend. However I can understand why Saints made some loans given the amount of change this summer, but I wouldn't like to think it'll be a regular part of our transfer strategy. There is no long term future in it for a club like us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldridge Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 If the season goes well, I could see Bertrand staying. After playing a full season of consistent first-team football in a good team, the possibility of going back to the Chelsea bench can't look too inviting. Alderweireld on the other hand I can't see staying. He's only had one season at Atletico and has more reason to be optimistic about his future there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 If anyone is interested... Caulker looks complete rubbish in the back of the QPR defence... Mind you he's paired with Ferdinand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 If anyone is interested... Caulker looks complete rubbish in the back of the QPR defence... Mind you he's paired with Ferdinand... Their defence has been a complete and utter mess all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 Their defence has been a complete and utter mess all season. Well lots hope it stays that way for a couple more Matches think Pelle, Long and Tadic could have some fun against that rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 14 September, 2014 Share Posted 14 September, 2014 Well lots hope it stays that way for a couple more Matches think Pelle, Long and Tadic could have some fun against that rubbish they look woeful since coming up. Then again, they did scrape up Burnley will do better than them and leicester look pretty decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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