Lurker 2,118 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 We should sell Ramirez today, how can we trust he'll put his head down in the relegation fight to come? There isn't a positive take on the window so far because of Ramirez, every 'Nugent gone and Gestede/Bamford in we're stronger' post fails to take into account our playmaker has had his head turned by Leicester and has spent the month agitating for the move there's no spin that says to me losing Ramirez's head without replacing him in our squad has left us stronger than the start of the month. He is our most creative player in a team severely lacking in creativity. If there's a 1% chance of him getting his head down and doing some good, I'd absolutely say keep him. He isn't good enough and had a good enough career to sulk for half a season. He's had 1 good year out of the last 5! Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy 140 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Yeah same I'd keep Ramirez, get him working hard and motivated back in training for a couple of weeks then ease him back into squad. Similar situation with Adomah last year, and he ended up helping us getting promoted last year regardless of your opinion of him. Speaking of which... would he have done a job if he was still here on the right? *Tin hat on* Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,283 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 We should sell Ramirez today, how can we trust he'll put his head down in the relegation fight to come? There isn't a positive take on the window so far because of Ramirez, every 'Nugent gone and Gestede/Bamford in we're stronger' post fails to take into account our playmaker has had his head turned by Leicester and has spent the month agitating for the move there's no spin that says to me losing Ramirez's head without replacing him in our squad has left us stronger than the start of the month. He is our most creative player in a team severely lacking in creativity. If there's a 1% chance of him getting his head down and doing some good, I'd absolutely say keep him. He isn't good enough and had a good enough career to sulk for half a season. He's had 1 good year out of the last 5! He hasn't had a great season by any means this year, none of our attackers have really. But at least when you compare him to Downing and Fischer this season on that left-hand side, he's actually contributed. We're clutching at straws today to find a creative player. What's the point in selling the only one currently at the club who remotely fits that criteria? Link to post Share on other sites
2plus2 290 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'm still in favour in selling Ramirez. Yes, it means we're weaker at the end of the window then when we started it. But he clearly doesn't want to be here, so we're not going to be able to get the best out of him. Add to that he is a player (alongside one or two others) who could bring in a decent influx of cash. Granted, it's getting a bit late to reinvest that! Some short term loans (or a surprise or two) through to the end of the season should (at a stretch) give us enough to survive, and if we don't spend today then we can invest heavily in the summer. Hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites
GwenStuani 4 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Fee+ ulloa for Ramirez? Ulloa just wants to be playing. Don't know much about him but seems to be sensible option under the Circs. Link to post Share on other sites
BoroYorkie 94 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Villa couldn't afford Rhodes but just had a £15m bid accepted for Hogan Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Boards Of Teesside Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Fee+ ulloa for Ramirez? Ulloa just wants to be playing. Don't know much about him but seems to be sensible option under the Circs. Don't see how Ulloa would fit in our team. Strikers arent the issue at the moment, the creativity however is. Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Albrighton or Gray from Leicester would be solid additions if they want Ramirez. Straight swap for Gray or Albrighton plus some cash for Gaston should be ok. Link to post Share on other sites
velocitractor 64 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Albrighton or Gray from Leicester would be solid additions if they want Ramirez. Straight swap for Gray or Albrighton plus some cash for Gaston should be ok. Our fans would hate Albrighton. Decent winger, but really solid defensively. Can see another Adam Reach situation. Link to post Share on other sites
chimpy07 20 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3f6bwMXUAMvb1H.jpg LOL... Leeds sign bent Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,734 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3f6bwMXUAMvb1H.jpg LOL... Leeds sign bent Enjoyed that! :D Link to post Share on other sites
UglyBanana 2 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Ramirez would be shooting himself in the foot if he doesn't knuckle down for us. If he doesn't he'll be showcasing himself as a bad player or as someone who doesn't get played. Who'd take him from us? A championship team probably. But with his apparent ego I doubt he'd want to drop down, which is funny given that's where we'll be with Boro if he doesn't knock himself back down to reality. If he really does want to leave surely his best chance is to prove he's a player worth having. If he works hard for the rest of the season, he can help keep us up and another PL team would certainly take him. Whereas if he leaves now, he'll probably go to Leicester who are just as likely to go down as us at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
northern boro 449 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 @reluctantnicko Pretty sure some laughed when broke tale about Sunderland going to 11m for Ulloa the other day ... Link to post Share on other sites
xathras 178 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Villa couldn't afford Rhodes but just had a £15m bid accepted for Hogan Probably Rhodes salary that is problem hence lower bid Link to post Share on other sites
northern boro 449 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 All quiet at Rockliffe http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/middlesbrough-transfer-deadline-day-live-12527958 Link to post Share on other sites
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