RamLad1884 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 If we get a fee for Hudds, if we get him off the wages and if it sets him up for the twilight years of his career then its not the end of the world. We have Ledley coming back to fitness and Evans to grow into the role. Perhaps Lampard rates Sibley or Bird more than we realise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gccrowdpleaser Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 People seem to forget that Frank is looking at this longer term rather than many do on here who think promotion is a must this season. I think promotion this season could be a disaster. Another season of acquisition and building would be much better. Frank is doing some of his summer work now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 He hasn’t left actually has he ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwram1973 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 minute ago, RamLad1884 said: If we get a fee for Hudds, if we get him off the wages and if it sets him up for the twilight years of his career then its not the end of the world. We have Ledley coming back to fitness and Evans to grow into the role. Perhaps Lampard rates Sibley or Bird more than we realise. Not sure about Ledley tbh, Evans, i'm sure will get better with more games. What I've seen of Sibley really excites me if i'm honest, think he'll be a top player for us eventually. I trust frank in what he wants and if that means letting hudds go then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 The weather here might help him make his mind up !! Guess his family will come into the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Italian football would probably suit him. I'd be sad to see him go though and I suppose this gives the links to other midfielders context. oh well, we still Joe ledley and bradders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Udinese are about to sign Ben Wilmot from Watford on loan. I think he's a centre-half who can play as a defensive midfielder. Not sure if this has any impact on the supposed move for Huddlestone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 8 minutes ago, clarkeram7 said: Massively disappointed by this and he'll be a huge miss. I can not fathom the general feeling from some fans that they'd be happy by this because he's 'not mobile enough' or 'too old'. If this goes through, I'd be concerned because I don't see how this can be a footballing decision. A player of his experience and ability to be let go 6 months early with practically no like for like replacement baffles me. We are already thin on midfield options with the probable departures of Butterfield, Ledley and Johnson. Evans may turn out to be a decent player but it's a gamble. It's a gamble because Tom is proven at the highest level and if he goes its leaves us with Evans who was let go by Reading (4/5th bottom) for peanuts and has been average at best in the handful of games so far. We've been crying out for midfield steel to protect Tom and let him play his game. The second we're linked with Mulumbu it seems like a replacement. Much rather have seen Lawrence go and fund new signings. Agree with most of that. The consensus seems to be that the defence has been our problem of late. I have always felt that the midfield doesn't give them enough protection and is too lightweight. If Hudders does go I hope Frank has got something up his sleeve..........maybe the midfielder from Fulham who's name escapes me for now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I think this window is going to turn out to be a disaster and we will be a weaker team by this time tomorrow...... Hope I am wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoneedshuls Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Tom ain’t going calm it down folks.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney1991 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, oldtimeram said: I think this window is going to turn out to be a disaster and we will be a weaker team by this time tomorrow...... Hope I am wrong Like last years window I fear we will not make the play offs now but I suppose from start of the season everyone said transition mid table gotta be a worry with ffp just hope we are safer in summer with all the loans going back we are going be in trouble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwram1973 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, oldtimeram said: I think this window is going to turn out to be a disaster and we will be a weaker team by this time tomorrow...... Hope I am wrong bit over the top tbh, we certainly need a cb but if tom goes I don't think it'll be that much of an issue. Frank certainly wouldn't want him gone if he hasn't got other ideas or players in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Can we not post tweets from obvious parody accounts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammed79 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I always thought Wisdom could do a job as defensive mid he is calm on ball and does the simple passes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, oldtimeram said: I think this window is going to turn out to be a disaster and we will be a weaker team by this time tomorrow...... Hope I am wrong I thought last season’s January window was a disaster- this one is just clearing the decks it seems but we will really know in two years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, Nuwtfly said: Udinese are about to sign Ben Wilmot from Watford on loan. I think he's a centre-half who can play as a defensive midfielder. Not sure if this has any impact on the supposed move for Huddlestone. Also looks like Udinese are signing former QPR and Spurs man, Sandro. Would they be after two CDM? Not so sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram59 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, oldtimeram said: I think this window is going to turn out to be a disaster and we will be a weaker team by this time tomorrow...... Hope I am wrong I agree, so far it smacks of desperation to get money in and reduce overheads. Hopefully, I'm wrong and there is a plan to go forward. Considering our league position now, I think that it would be better to give a go and then if we don't get promoted have a fire sale after the season finishes and before our accounts year end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Just now, ram59 said: I agree, so far it smacks of desperation to get money in and reduce overheads. Hopefully, I'm wrong and there is a plan to go forward. Considering our league position now, I think that it would be better to give a go and then if we don't get promoted have a fire sale after the season finishes and before our accounts year end. Even though the league checks the accounts in March, and would apply any penalty to this season. What if it was a points deduction of 30pts, leaving us in League 1 next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papahet Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Deals off apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Papahet said: Deals off apparently Just seen that, going for Ben wilmot instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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