cannable Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 hour ago, ramsbottom said: I'm struggling to remember a January signing that actually worked and brought value for money. Maybe Dawkins as he officially signed after his loan spell? 2015 was alright. Signed quality cover for Fozzy in Warnock, Best out and Bent in, efficiently replaced Ibe and covered for the grieving Dawkins with Ince and Lingard, Albentosa who, despite performances, we doubled our money on. Unfortunately the injuries hit harder than we could have ever prepared for but even so, Bent and Ince kept our season alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 There go my hopes of a ronaldo,messi and neymar triple signing. Bum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfcfan1 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 we will be miles adrift from top 6 anyway come jan Pointless to panic sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWRam Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 52 minutes ago, DcfcJB said: In contrast spending big one very good player like Villa did on wages and loan fee for Mings last year and Mitrovic the year before with Fulham can be the difference. Last two seasons I think we have missed out based on our decision not to make a key signing in January to freshen things up. Very much agree though we don’t need quantity. Spend big on quality is the key to a successful second half of the season. What evidence is there to suggest any type of successful second half of the season? Dreadful so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Don't you just love some posters positivity. Why do they bother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Not one single manager is gonna come out and announce "We intend to spend shed loads in January"! May as well invite everyone to put their prices up as soon as they see it's Derby calling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 'don't expect 3 or 4 new players' Good, because we need 5 or 6. Cocu knows the craic. I look forward to January with much glee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: Don't you just love some posters positivity. Why do they bother? Go easy on him, he’s not got Keogh to slate anymore, he’s probably right fed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Might be going for a net negative this Jan - return Paterson and Dowell and bring in perhaps a cb. Although knowing our luck instead we'll blow all the saved Keogh cash by handing Huddlestone a 5 year contract extension and put Bielik into cb for ever...…...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 3 hours ago, ramsbottom said: I'm struggling to remember a January signing that actually worked and brought value for money. Maybe Dawkins as he officially signed after his loan spell? Don't forget Craig Fagan, Gary Teale and Stephen Pearson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC27 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 57 minutes ago, SWRam said: What evidence is there to suggest any type of successful second half of the season? Dreadful so far. Same could be said of villa and Fulham in previous seasons. I would also take you’re remark of Dreadful so far with a bit of salt as anyone with a bit of knowledge about football can see we’ve improved over the past 12 or so weeks in the season and we’re starting to see Cocu’s system implemented. Yet to see a full 90mins but it’s coming. Mark my words. For dreadful see Middlesbrough/Stokes/Huddlesfields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosythram Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 59 minutes ago, SWRam said: What evidence is there to suggest any type of successful second half of the season? Dreadful so far. I hope your manic depression leaves you soon, and please don’t call us when you decide to end it all. If you genuinely can’t see any reason for optimism may I suggest you support some other club, or you do with any positivity is depress everybody. 10 out of 10 for negativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 hour ago, SWRam said: What evidence is there to suggest any type of successful second half of the season? Dreadful so far. There's still plenty of games left. That's the evidence you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenBr Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 46 minutes ago, DcfcJB said: Same could be said of villa and Fulham in previous seasons. I would also take you’re remark of Dreadful so far with a bit of salt as anyone with a bit of knowledge about football can see we’ve improved over the past 12 or so weeks in the season and we’re starting to see Cocu’s system implemented. Yet to see a full 90mins but it’s coming. Mark my words. For dreadful see Middlesbrough/Stokes/Huddlesfields Mitrovic was the missing part of the puzzle for Fulhma and really helped them to kick on to promotion, but I would say Villas rejuvenation was down to the new manager more than anything else. I think Cocu will do the same for us, but he doesnt have limitless wealth like Villa did, so its just going to take longer. Personally I think Rooney is enough - maybe a CB as well, but if we Rooney doesnt improve us as a team we may as well not bother signing anyone in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 3 hours ago, ramsbottom said: Not a January signing then ? same difference ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 4 hours ago, QuitYourJibbaJivin said: How’s he doing out on loan? Don’t follow the U23’s progress as much as I should but it seems the best youth products have been kept around at the club to integrate with the first team rather than being farmed out like previous seasons. Heard hes been quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 30 minutes ago, GenBr said: but I would say Villas rejuvenation was down to the new manager more than anything else. Or Grealish coming back from injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 hour ago, ariotofmyown said: Don't forget Craig Fagan, Gary Teale and Stephen Pearson. Jesus H. I think the way for us to have a really successful January window is to send the entire scouting team on a month's holiday.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Need to think logically. Think we will know in 6 weeks how realistic play offs actually are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 What we need is an experienced player with both international and Premier League quality, who is a dead ball specialist, who can also pass through the eye of a needle, give the team some cohesion and leadership and score a few goals................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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