lake district canary 4,531 Posted June 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, Monty13 said: Do we really not think Farke couldn’t get the best out of him? If we are actually interested and it’s a possibility it would be a cracking signing and a coup. Its a good point that Farke could get him up to speed in all areas of his game. If they have been watching him and think he would fit in, then great, go for him, but if he comes he has to be 100% at it. Anything less and we might end up the same way as WBA. My reservations about relegated teams still holds, still think Fer was one of those who did not really fight and I don't want another player who has failed in the PL hopping back to the PL as some easy way back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,231 Posted June 7, 2021 3 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Its a good point that Farke could get him up to speed in all areas of his game. If they have been watching him and think he would fit in, then great, go for him, but if he comes he has to be 100% at it. Anything less and we might end up the same way as WBA. My reservations about relegated teams still holds, still think Fer was one of those who did not really fight and I don't want another player who has failed in the PL hopping back to the PL as some easy way back. Ben Godfrey was a relegated player, it’s not about the team it’s about the individual for me. I watched him play towards the end of last season and at times he was in a class of his own, massive talent. He certainly wasn’t the reason they went down, he was one of the few reasons they gave any sort of account of themselves. If Farke could take that player and add even more to his game and improve his work rate we’d have another gem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted June 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Monty13 said: Ben Godfrey was a relegated player, it’s not about the team it’s about the individual for me. I watched him play towards the end of last season and at times he was in a class of his own, massive talent. He certainly wasn’t the reason they went down, he was one of the few reasons they gave any sort of account of themselves. If Farke could take that player and add even more to his game and improve his work rate we’d have another gem. Yep, Buendia was a relegated player too. Definitely good enough for the Premier League so there will be good enough players at other relegated clubs too - Pereira being very much in that category. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted June 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Monty13 said: Ben Godfrey was a relegated player, it’s not about the team it’s about the individual for me. I watched him play towards the end of last season and at times he was in a class of his own, massive talent. He certainly wasn’t the reason they went down, he was one of the few reasons they gave any sort of account of themselves. If Farke could take that player and add even more to his game and improve his work rate we’d have another gem. Ben made a step up in class of club which was fair enough, but I agree with the rest of your post. 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted June 7, 2021 He doesn't seem to be the sort of player who offers the same defensive work that Emi did, but if we were to get him, he would be an absolute coup. Still, I think he's bound for bigger things than us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted June 7, 2021 4 hours ago, lake district canary said: Kind of backs up a thread I started a while ago about getting players from relegated teams. No it doesn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted June 8, 2021 Pereira would seem the best fit to replace Emi but £15m could be too much. I agree that he does track back though and WhoScored doesn't rate him as weak defensively the way they do wi many AMs. Adam Armstrong is another possibility given that he can play as a striker or an AM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,975 Posted June 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Yelloow Since 72 said: Pereira would seem the best fit to replace Emi but £15m could be too much. I agree that he does track back though and WhoScored doesn't rate him as weak defensively the way they do wi many AMs. Adam Armstrong is another possibility given that he can play as a striker or an AM. £15m would be a bargain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyc24_uk 59 Posted June 8, 2021 Pereira and Adarabioyo the only two relegated players we've been linked with who I'd be interested in honestly. All three of those teams coming down have a lot of overrated players who are there for the cash grab - These two strike me as having a bit more about them and I think Farke could get the best out of them. Realistically I suspect whoever we bring in will not be on many fans' radars as yet though, as Emi wasn't the summer he came in. Webber will have a succession plan for Emi already lined up though - We know they scout players for months, even years sometimes before signing them so likely there are a few out there who we've been keeping tabs on since at least this time last year and sooner or later, they'll pull the trigger on one of them - perhaps after the Euros if anyone in the mix is playing there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrathofthefarkely 54 Posted June 8, 2021 Never in a million years will this club pay that money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,707 Posted June 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Wrathofthefarkely said: Never in a million years will this club pay that money. I mean, is he really worth almost two Steven Naismiths? 🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted June 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I mean, is he really worth almost two Steven Naismiths? 🤔 Or less than half of an Emi. Whichever is why transfer values are just makey uppy, how much you got, what do we want, what is fair ,who knows, its never enough ,shoite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyc24_uk 59 Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I mean, is he really worth almost two Steven Naismiths? 🤔 I think there are 95-year-olds with one leg who are worth more than two Naismiths... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,771 Posted June 8, 2021 Who the hell is Norbert Briasco???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,226 Posted June 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Who the hell is Norbert Briasco???? Nobby Fiasco. Would fit in well here. I think the point with Pereira is his work rate, or lack of. Emi was pretty good at that and we'll be spending a lot of time without the ball next season. May have put Farke off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,938 Posted June 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Nobby Fiasco. Would fit in well here. I think the point with Pereira is his work rate, or lack of. Emi was pretty good at that and we'll be spending a lot of time without the ball next season. May have put Farke off. Which is why I suspect we'll be getting more defensive midfielders in and the creative focus will be on Cantwell and Dowell. Depending on how our speedsters look in pre-season, they'll probably be shaping up for more counter-attacking football instead of the front-foot passing that characterised our play this time out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,654 Posted June 8, 2021 Where has this crazy notion come from that you don’t want to sign players from relegated clubs? It’s totally ridiculous - there’s some bloody good players out there at sides who have been relegated, I’d take several of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted June 8, 2021 44 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said: ah well... was fun while it lasted... guess we'll have to wait and see what Webber and Co have up their sleeves. I think we're looking to go the brick****house way anyway so that's not really Pereira. Might end up being a bit more Hughton in style next season where we prioritise points over performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted June 9, 2021 10 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Which is why I suspect we'll be getting more defensive midfielders in and the creative focus will be on Cantwell and Dowell. Depending on how our speedsters look in pre-season, they'll probably be shaping up for more counter-attacking football instead of the front-foot passing that characterised our play this time out. Playing "more counter-attacking football" would play to the strengths of our attacking players, especially Placheta and Hernandez - why have pace and not use it?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,938 Posted June 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, Yelloow Since 72 said: Playing "more counter-attacking football" would play to the strengths of our attacking players, especially Placheta and Hernandez - why have pace and not use it?. Precisely, they're the speedsters (and to some extent also Idah) I'm referring to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wardogz 72 Posted June 9, 2021 Sadly we can't afford an Emi replacement, gonna have to strengthen in other areas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted June 9, 2021 10 hours ago, Branston Pickle said: Where has this crazy notion come from that you don’t want to sign players from relegated clubs? It’s totally ridiculous - there’s some bloody good players out there at sides who have been relegated, I’d take several of them. It was Lakeyos latest edict, so please ignore. He writes a good soundbite, but they rarely stand up to scrutiny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites