MackworthRamIsGod Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, Topram said: Gotta love the January window, we never seem to do well and in my opinion it is simply because we shop in the wrong market. We approach the transfer window like someone approaches a Next Boxing Day sale, queue up with hundreds of people with our hearts set on buying the 1 jumper we had seen, only to have to settle for a random pair of socks they never really needed. Every January is the same. By the time we make any signings key games pass by. Had we conducted our business correctly and got in the signings we needed in the first week of Jan, they could be helping to secure key points against the likes of Hull. As it is we sit here hoping Leicester find a replacement CB target for the one that recently got injured so we can sign their currently injured CB on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Squid said: obviously cocu's fault for going for actual decent players. sack him bring back nigel clough He can’t be very happy himself tbf but wouldn’t it just be easy to say something like no update on transfers instead of keep saying next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 28 minutes ago, JayRam1 said: So much for doing early business, there all clueless as each other Or the more likely possibility of Leicester waiting to sign a player before loaning us Benkovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Topram said: He can’t be very happy himself tbf but wouldn’t it just be easy to say something like no update on transfers instead of keep saying next week Or maybe 'tis the fact that he's got positive updates internally and then gets let down by someone, either internally or externally. I feel sorry for him because he obviously wants to strengthen but is being restricted from doing so currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 We CaNt FoRcE lEiCeStEr To GiVe Us BeNkOvIc UnTiL tHeY aRe ReAdY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackworthRamIsGod Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Is Benkovic a player Cocu has identified, or is he just the best of the bunch identified by our scouts etc? I cant deny he looks a good player and would be a cracking signing if it happens, but if we wait until the last few days (like we did our wingers), do we make a panic signing like we did with Paterson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: if we wait until the last few days (like we did our wingers), do we make a panic signing like we did with Paterson? Hopefully not. Unless we are getting an upgrade then, on the basis that we're not going up and we're not going down, I'd rather we stick with what we have and sort it in the Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 It’ll be Benkovic we’re waiting on. I suspect the injury to that Demiral has ducked things a bit because Leicester clearly don’t want to let him go until they’ve got someone in. Frustrating, but there’s little we can do in all fairness. Well just have to wait until they sign whoever their second option is, which I’m presuming we’re hoping is next week now. It’s annoying as getting business done early as usual is what we wanted, but even I don’t think we can blame the club much on this one. We have to make sure we get a centre half in as absolute top priority, so I can see why we’re playing the waiting game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wignall12 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 33 minutes ago, MackworthRamIsGod said: Gotta love the January window, we never seem to do well and in my opinion it is simply because we shop in the wrong market. We approach the transfer window like someone approaches a Next Boxing Day sale, queue up with hundreds of people with our hearts set on buying the 1 jumper we had seen, only to have to settle for a random pair of socks they never really needed. Every January is the same. By the time we make any signings key games pass by. Had we conducted our business correctly and got in the signings we needed in the first week of Jan, they could be helping to secure key points against the likes of Hull. As it is we sit here hoping Leicester find a replacement CB target for the one that recently got injured so we can sign their currently injured CB on loan. You can only sign the player early if their parent club are willing to let them go at that particular point , else you move on to option 2, 3, 4 and end up with that pair of socks you allude to..........take those blinkers off . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Who is Ryan Conway - serious question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogbad van 50 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Always makes me smile when I read some comments.For whatever reason,Cocu can’t get his first target in yet but at least it’s HIS target!! People jumping up and down and moaning about the lack of signings are the same ones who’ll complain if we sign a mediocre player just to make up the numbers! The January transfer window has always been a tough one to do satisfactory business in and SKY TV ramming it down our throats everyday doesn’t help! Relax !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 54 minutes ago, Millenniumram said: It’ll be Benkovic we’re waiting on. I suspect the injury to that Demiral has ducked things a bit because Leicester clearly don’t want to let him go until they’ve got someone in. Frustrating, but there’s little we can do in all fairness. Well just have to wait until they sign whoever their second option is, which I’m presuming we’re hoping is next week now. It’s annoying as getting business done early as usual is what we wanted, but even I don’t think we can blame the club much on this one. We have to make sure we get a centre half in as absolute top priority, so I can see why we’re playing the waiting game. we must be the only club who gets ducked not only by injuries to OUR players but to other teams players.........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Carnero said: Hopefully not. Unless we are getting an upgrade then, on the basis that we're not going up and we're not going down, I'd rather we stick with what we have and sort it in the Summer. Agree!!!. When the Cocu criticism was at its highest, comments about giving him time like Klopp got, were dismissed as ridiculous comparisons. However at the risk of that... Klopp wanted Van Dijk. When he didn't get him, he waited and then went back again. All the time ignoring people saying he wasnt capable of solving the issue of Liverpool's dodgy defence. All this criticism was quietly forgotten when he proved to be everything they needed and more. We all love signings... But please God can we have some patience and wait til the summer if needs be. If Cocu feels there is no one out there better we can secure at a decent price, let's leave it. We paid big money for the one player we really identified in Bielik, and now he is injured people are moaning about that policy. Our worst signings appear to me to be the impulse buys we have thrown in the trolley as we have got to the till and suddenly felt we haven't got the ungrateful kids enough for Xmas, eg Paterson, Hamer, FloJo, Anya, Blackman, Dowell...in hindsight feel like signings without real purpose, plan or need but just seemed to be on offer and there, so were chucked in the basket. I would rather feel we had a manager who said he knew what he wanted and was willing to wait and use the squad/youth until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Van der MoodHoover said: our hopes for a H2 season revival What does this mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyram1983 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I’m ok if we stayed as we are. To get playoffs we need an incredible run that I’m sure we won’t get. Let’s not block the pathway for the youngsters. A cb maybe but I’m happy waiting til summer for wingers, striker etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSox Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 46 minutes ago, ossieram said: What does this mean? I’m guessing he means 2nd half of the season. If that’s not it, then I’m with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 23 minutes ago, RedSox said: I’m guessing he means 2nd half of the season. If that’s not it, then I’m with you! Nope. That's it. H2 = half number 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, Van der MoodHoover said: half number 2 Have you tried prunes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Carnero said: Have you tried prunes? Plenty of those on this forum. And some plums.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Carnero said: We CaNt FoRcE lEiCeStEr To GiVe Us BeNkOvIc UnTiL tHeY aRe ReAdY Why are you writing like that lad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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