Gingerpele 0 Posted January 30, 2011 The Bennet rumours started after we signed Lansbury? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bump 0 Posted January 30, 2011 But where does he fit in amongst a midfield already consisting of K.Smith, Lansbury, Fox, Surman, Hoolahan and Crofts? Don''t get me wrong, he could turn out to be a fantastic signing and I''m sure he will enhance the squad, but if he''s going to be used as a winger when we play 4-4-2, given our limited budget it seems like a lot of money to spend on a player to give us a ''Plan B''. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted January 30, 2011 [quote user="Mr. Bump"]But where does he fit in amongst a midfield already consisting of K.Smith, Lansbury, Fox, Surman, Hoolahan and Crofts? Don''t get me wrong, he could turn out to be a fantastic signing and I''m sure he will enhance the squad, but if he''s going to be used as a winger when we play 4-4-2, given our limited budget it seems like a lot of money to spend on a player to give us a ''Plan B''.[/quote]is MacNamee doesn''t play then it £1m well spent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Show Me What You Gooot! 0 Posted January 30, 2011 If the Bennett transfer is true then I can only see us loaning a good striker rather than buying one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,004 Posted January 30, 2011 I like the diamond, but when it''s not working, as it wasn''t against Palace, the idea of bringing on a decent winger is very attractive.Our crossing was so poor yesterday it crossed my mind that Lambert had told the players to show the board just how much we needed Bennett. A little like Worthy''s striker-free team vs Northampton all those years ago which was the prompt for the signings of Crouch and Hucks.I am joking, of course, but it seems obvious that Bennett would add something to our squad that we don''t currently have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted January 30, 2011 [quote user="Michael Bates"]From the same source that told me of Tierney''s medical. We have obviously been in for him all window and if correct, Lambert has finally got his man![/quote] Fingers crossed [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted January 30, 2011 I still doubt we''ll get him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twitchy 0 Posted January 30, 2011 [quote user="First Wizard"]I still doubt we''ll get him.[/quote]Same here Wiz, I''m feeling it''s going to be pretty much a transfer deadline day non event for us, in saying that you can but hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morisons Prozac 0 Posted January 30, 2011 Yeah because Lambert wouldn''t say we were after a couple yesterday if he didn''t think we most likely get them.Pessimistic to$$ers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twitchy 0 Posted January 30, 2011 Easy there tiger you optimistic arse CN1F lol, I''m just pre programmed to plan for the worst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted January 30, 2011 [quote user="Twitchy"]Easy there tiger you optimistic arse CN1F lol, I''m just pre programmed to plan for the worst.[/quote] Same here Twitchy, that way we don''t get dissapointed.[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twitchy 0 Posted January 30, 2011 [quote user="First Wizard"][quote user="Twitchy"]Easy there tiger you optimistic arse CN1F lol, I''m just pre programmed to plan for the worst.[/quote] Same here Twitchy, that way we don''t get dissapointed.[Y][/quote]Everyone''s a winner eh Wiz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drazen Muzinic 1,421 Posted January 30, 2011 [quote user="Twitchy"][quote user="First Wizard"] [quote user="Twitchy"]Easy there tiger you optimistic arse CN1F lol, I''m just pre programmed to plan for the worst.[/quote] Same here Twitchy, that way we don''t get dissapointed.[Y][/quote]Everyone''s a winner eh Wiz.[/quote] I''m with you boys. Expect the worst - and it happens - you were right all along.If something great happens - who cares you were wrong! Still think there is no point in bringing this guy in if we can''t hit the string.We''ve had so much possession in the last few games, we looked like we were trying to walk it in at times. Lambert MUST be looking at a decent striker too - mustn''t he...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Young One 0 Posted January 30, 2011 I think it is obvious to everyone who watches Norwich what we need.We need a right sided winger who can cross the ball and add to the goals scored by other thus Bennett.It is also obvious that we need a striker who knows where the goal is to play off Holt and run onto passes, Jackson isn''t that man, we don''t have the funds to purchase a top striker to make our own, so we need to loan someone.Hence tomorrow we deffo need a striker as well as bennett, if bennett doesn''t happen i.e Brighton don''t accept our bid then okay no major problembut we need that striker otherwise I feel the opportunity to get into the premiership will pass us by.I,m hoping for bennett and a top striker (by championshop standards) on loan from the premiershipif we don''t get one i feel the best we can hope for is the play off''s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canarygeorge 0 Posted January 30, 2011 I prefer to let Paul Lambert & the back room staff identify who we can get, make the offers, & sign the best we can afford. Then train them, and only Paul Lambert & his coaches are qualified to know what players and tactics are best suited to the upcoming game.If we manage to get any players in tomorrow, fine, but you won''t find me dreaming up this or that player is on his way, i''ll just wait until it actually happens. I''ve got xperteleven for the fantasy football stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellis206 0 Posted January 30, 2011 [quote user="paul moy"][quote user="ryan1992"]I''d be happy to sign Bennett as Lambert obviously see''s him as the type of player to get us where we want to be come May, BUT, I''d be slightly worried about spending the rumoured £1.3m+ on a player that Hasn''t ever played in this league. To be honest, I don''t think I''d ever heard of him before we were rumoured to be interested in him! Still, in Lambo we trust![/quote]We signed Dean Ashton who had also never played above League One, and he went straight to the Prem, and that was for about 3.5 million from what I recall. If Bennett can cross a ball in Div 1 I''m sure he can still do it at Championship level. [/quote]Ashton was playing at Championship level when we signed him and he was scoring for fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolf Harris 30 Posted January 30, 2011 he will sign tomorrow, well its up to Brighton 100% true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites