TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted December 5, 2021 Is that too much of a luxury when we've only got 1 capable striker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 953 Posted December 5, 2021 With respect, I feel like this is the least of our problems. The biggest question for me is, why on earth did Webber and Farke not adequately replace Skipp and Tettey and in what realm were they thinking that a forward line of Pukki, Sargent and Idah was strong enough to deliver what is needed in this league. Albeit with the benefit of hindsight but the word madness springs to mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,717 Posted December 5, 2021 People asked questions at the time and rightly so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimthechip 39 Posted December 5, 2021 1) Any injury to Krul and yes absolutly 2) Krul will play better with proper competition. So yes, in our position GK will be a crucial position. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted December 5, 2021 Literally the least important problem you could have possibly identified smashing it again, tub. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,897 Posted December 5, 2021 £5m isn't much by Premier League standards. The goalkeeper is such an important position, you need decent backup. We all remember what happened when Bryan Gunn got seriously injured. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted December 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Is that too much of a luxury when we've only got 1 capable striker? Well we spent an awful lot more on an incapable striker. Not sure of your point tbh. The money spent isn't the issue; the quality, or lack of, most definitely is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted December 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Capt. Pants said: Well we spent an awful lot more on an incapable striker. Not sure of your point tbh. The money spent isn't the issue; the quality, or lack of, most definitely is. Surely £5m would have been better off being added to the budget to bring in somebody better than Sargent. That's my point. How on earth was £5m rising to £10m on Gunn considered a priority this season, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted December 5, 2021 Not really the time to judge that signing yet surely? Will have a better idea if Krul gets injured or if he makes it to number one some time next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted December 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, Coneys Knee said: With respect, I feel like this is the least of our problems. The biggest question for me is, why on earth did Webber and Farke not adequately replace Skipp and Tettey and in what realm were they thinking that a forward line of Pukki, Sargent and Idah was strong enough to deliver what is needed in this league. Albeit with the benefit of hindsight but the word madness springs to mind. Well that is the problem I'm identifying isn't it? With a limited budget, and no money left for January, how can spending £5m rising to £10m on a bench warming keeper have been considered an appropriate use of resources? We could have just signed Wayne Hennessey or Jamal Blackman on a free transfer to stick on the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 749 Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Is that too much of a luxury when we've only got 1 capable striker? Should be pittance to a prem club, but here we are, grasping at every penny ans bemoaning a sponsorship loss. Honestly, Delia needs to find a suitable buyer soon, or we are going to get stuck in the championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,984 Posted December 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Dr Greenthumb said: Should be pittance to a prem club, but here we are, grasping at every penny ans bemoaning a sponsorship loss. Honestly, Delia needs to find a suitable buyer soon, or we are going to get stuck in the championship. As always we dine at the top table but still order egg and chips. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essex canary 496 Posted December 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: As always we dine at the top table but still order egg and chips. ...or a £3million rebranding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted December 5, 2021 Its hard to take a lot of these needy threads seriously but yes, 5 million on a backup keeper is good business if your number one has a long injury. Good grief it hurts to have to write something so obvious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted December 5, 2021 3 hours ago, The Real Buh said: Literally the least important problem you could have possibly identified smashing it again, tub. Not been dipping a key into a bag this weekend then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet 293 Posted December 5, 2021 3 hours ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Is that too much of a luxury when we've only got 1 capable striker? Maybe Farke and Webber thought Gunn might be able to play up front in a similar way they thought Hugill, Sergent, Idah and Tzollis might. Kiss enough frogs you find a prince eventually, unfortunately these frogs have wasted a lot of club money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted December 5, 2021 Just now, Mullet said: Maybe Farke and Webber thought Gunn might be able to play up front in a similar way they thought Hugill, Sergent, Idah and Tzollis might. Kiss enough frogs you find a prince eventually, unfortunately these frogs have wasted a lot of club money. Let's be honest, Gunn couldn't possibly be worse up front 🤷♂️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet 293 Posted December 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Ken Hairy said: Let's be honest, Gunn couldn't possibly be worse up front 🤷♂️ Definitely worth a try, do you think Sergent, Tzollis and Idah might then realise how useless they are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beefy is a legend 224 Posted December 5, 2021 You do need two PL class keepers. I'm more concerned with the £25m spent on Tzolis, Sargent and PLM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex_ncfc 662 Posted December 5, 2021 No we didn't. We also didn't need to sign Gunn for sentimental reasons. Gunn also isn't "PL class" Krul is clearly number one and McGovern did very well when called upon for 10 or so games last season - in fact he far exceeded my expectations and his performances surprised me. We also have young keepers waiting in the wings. So yeah it was a waste of money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted December 5, 2021 36 minutes ago, Mullet said: Maybe Farke and Webber thought Gunn might be able to play up front At this point that is worth a try, Stuart Pearce would have given it a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 372 Posted December 5, 2021 4 hours ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Surely £5m would have been better off being added to the budget to bring in somebody better than Sargent. That's my point. How on earth was £5m rising to £10m on Gunn considered a priority this season, Like Adam Armstrong for example 🤪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 953 Posted December 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, alex_ncfc said: McGovern did very well when called upon for 10 No he didn’t, we were all papping ourselves. Going into this season with out a decent number 2 keeper would’ve caused bedlam on here and 5m for any player in the prem isn’t much and doesn’t buy you much in this league as we well know! So, no, not a waste of money for my money. Sargent, Tzolis, PLM and possibly others is where we wasted money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Not been dipping a key into a bag this weekend then? why does everything you say fall totally flat? it defies the law of averages… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted December 5, 2021 IIRC LDC said Gunn was our most important signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted December 6, 2021 16 hours ago, The Real Buh said: Literally the least important problem you could have possibly identified smashing it again, tub. It's his attention to detail that impressed me most Buh.😉👍😇 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted December 6, 2021 1 minute ago, wcorkcanary said: It's his attention to detail that impressed me most Buh.😉👍😇 I can just imagine him watching the game yesterday, watching Josh Sargent nutmeg himself in front of goal, and clenching his fist and muttering “f&££ing Angus Gunn…” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted December 6, 2021 A lot of people seem to be missing the OP's point; 'Would it have been better to use 5 million to add to the striker budget?' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted December 6, 2021 The whole transfer window was a disaster this is but one of many examples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted December 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, birchfest said: A lot of people seem to be missing the OP's point; 'Would it have been better to use 5 million to add to the striker budget?' Don't you mean " a lot of people are missing the point of the OP"? 😇👍😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites