Icecream Snow 761 Posted January 9, 2020 Then I'll be the first to say "Duda, where's my car?" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, hogesar said: Definite upgrade. If he's willing to come to a team which looks like it'll be in the Championship next season is more the question. However, having not played as well this season I can't see another Prem team going for him. PD saying any deal would be a loan, so that solves that issue. He certainly looks the part, and an upgrade on Stiepermann from a first review of the clips is my takeaway. Fingers crossed he comes in, a positive addition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,501 Posted January 9, 2020 1 minute ago, FenwayFrank said: Can I be the first to call him zippedee Or Campdown Races? Good opportunities for songs there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,091 Posted January 9, 2020 People very quick to say he’s an upgrade on McLean. Perhaps a little premature? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted January 9, 2020 Well you wouldn’t aim to sign a downgrade would you? But point taken, if he signs, we will get to find out. But he does seem to have the physical characteristics to be a threat in the air as well as on the ground and that’s very good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,091 Posted January 9, 2020 Yeah, plus Kenny seems to be growing into the PL pretty well, I think he’s one of those players who has probably done better than many of us would have expected. Hopefully there’s more to come. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted January 9, 2020 Yes it has suited Kenny moving forward - I wonder if this guys also plays DM too? 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 9, 2020 Can I be the first to call him zippedee I prefer Zipupyour Fenners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,284 Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Nuff Said said: People very quick to say he’s an upgrade on McLean. Perhaps a little premature? Not really, full Slovakian international playing in the top flight German team. I hope he’s an upgrade Orr there’s little point loaning him in. I’m a little surprised we’re loaning players given Farkes recent comments. We shall see what type of player he is and how much he can improve us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted January 9, 2020 Can't win, can we - "we must sign someone, anyone!". Then when someone does sign its only on loan. Oh, and he hasn't signed yet! Sounds very promising to me - competition / an upgrade on MacLean and Stiepermann and a current international footballer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted January 9, 2020 Deal done !!!! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/09/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-norwich-city-agree-loan-deal/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,284 Posted January 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Woodman said: Can't win, can we - "we must sign someone, anyone!". Then when someone does sign its only on loan. Oh, and he hasn't signed yet! Sounds very promising to me - competition / an upgrade on MacLean and Stiepermann and a current international footballer. I’m at a loss, who’s said “it’s only a loan” moaning about it? There’s only positive comments on Duda! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,284 Posted January 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, paul moy said: Deal done !!!! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/01/09/mike-mcgraths-transfer-notebook-norwich-city-agree-loan-deal/ That’s great, I think we’ll be pleasantly surprised on this upgrade in attacking midfield. Look forward to seeing him play in a yellow n green shirt. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy 122 Posted January 9, 2020 I have been on edge all week willing City to sign a player.A centre half or a centre forward but I am disappointed that its yet another midfield player.He may be an international with good credentials but I would not have put another midfielder as my priority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted January 9, 2020 Good. Now that Toddwell can gooo out on looooon to rarvvrum 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted January 9, 2020 If he signs I hope he is on the bench at Old Trafford and we throw him in at the deep end for 20 mins! The dream is that he helps make the difference between draws and wins, we stay up, sign him, keep the kids or most of them, and push on next year with our talented squad of players! The young Ajax CB would be a great bit of business too by the sounds of things, fingers crossed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted January 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Grumpy said: I have been on edge all week willing City to sign a player.A centre half or a centre forward but I am disappointed that its yet another midfield player.He may be an international with good credentials but I would not have put another midfielder as my priority. Yeah definitely. I'm utterly convinced by this simplistic argument that implies that it is not possible to work on more than one deal at once. Just because this one was easier to conclude than other deals that may be in the pipeline definitely means it was top priority... Great news is now this is concluded, Webber can finally start to look at other players, which he definitely hasn't been doing thus far as he is only capable of working on a solitary deal in a vacuum. Great post. 😐 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,091 Posted January 9, 2020 Hmm... Is Bailey wrong or have we all gone too early? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,202 Posted January 9, 2020 Sounds a good move, time will tell. Some of the Slovaks like to get stuck in so might give us a bit of steel in MF too. Will be interesting to see where he sits in the pecking order, someone will be disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,492 Posted January 9, 2020 1 minute ago, kick it off said: Yeah definitely. I'm utterly convinced by this simplistic argument that implies that it is not possible to work on more than one deal at once. Just because this one was easier to conclude than other deals that may be in the pipeline definitely means it was top priority... Great news is now this is concluded, Webber can finally start to look at other players, which he definitely hasn't been doing thus far as he is only capable of working on a solitary deal in a vacuum. Great post. 😐 As stated on the other Srbeny off thread I think this fella is an upgrade for the squad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted January 9, 2020 1 minute ago, sonyc said: As stated on the other Srbeny off thread I think this fella is an upgrade for the squad Yeah me too.... but obviously this deal has meant Webber has not been able to do anything else. In the rare moments where he hasn't been on the phone with Duda's agent (which sources reliably inform me has been at least 12 hours daily for 6 months), he has been sat twiddling his thumbs doing nothing. Now he can finally start working on a new CB and striker, which he definitely can't possibly have been doing until this point. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted January 9, 2020 Seems a positive move. Still a bit concerned with going for a loan deal as it looks like it won't be much help unless we somehow perform miracles and stay up unless he fancies the championship... you never know though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy 122 Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 39 minutes ago, kick it off said: Yeah me too.... but obviously this deal has meant Webber has not been able to do anything else. In the rare moments where he hasn't been on the phone with Duda's agent (which sources reliably inform me has been at least 12 hours daily for 6 months), he has been sat twiddling his thumbs doing nothing. Now he can finally start working on a new CB and striker, which he definitely can't possibly have been doing until this point. Somehow I done trust your sources.He has only just fallen out of favour with Klinsman and while he was in favour I very much doubt that Webber would even consider him even though I have no doubt he was aware of him.The fact that he is now out of favour and hoping to move on has alerted Webber. I may be a little naive but 12hours daily please tell me thats a joke Edited January 9, 2020 by Grumpy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: Hmm... Is Bailey wrong or have we all gone too early? People are a bit ahead of themselves from what I’ve seen/read on this very site - the Berlin sporting director (presumably a Webber equivalent) said he’s with them in USA and suggested he will come on their return - which is probably early next week? (It does mean Bailey is wrong as we know he’s definitely not in Germany!) Edited January 9, 2020 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,547 Posted January 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Diane said: Bethnal, who left here, is worth following on twitter, always posts some interesting stuff in the transfer window Thought he’d been quiet! Any idea why he left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,876 Posted January 10, 2020 Can't help thinking Duda is a long term replacement for Emi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted January 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Can't help thinking Duda is a long term replacement for Emi Well, if he is then it's good that it's done early. No point waiting until he's gone to try replacing him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) 57 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Can't help thinking Duda is a long term replacement for Emi It's been reported on twitter that the loan deal is 6 months only with no option to buy. I don't think he's a long term anything. https://m.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/hertha-bsc-ondrej-duda-flieht-vor-trainer-juergen-klinsmann-67203136,view=amp.bildMobile.html?__twitter_impression=true Edited January 10, 2020 by Terminally Yellow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted January 10, 2020 1 hour ago, dylanisabaddog said: Can't help thinking Duda is a long term replacement for Emi Totally different types of player. Isn't Duda more like a 10? Competition for that position behind Pukki, which Emi doesn't play in. Having said that, it's likely Emi will attract a lot of interest and we'll probably find it difficult to keep hold of him regardless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted January 10, 2020 Nketiah the latest one linked. Would be pretty pleased with that. Think he could also play in the 'three' at the front (so, Cantwell/Buendia positions and not just necessarily through the middle) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites