boronutter 149 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I get the impression some of our fans think that a transfer window is just like a big game of Super market Sweep. With AK and Bauser dashing it around with a empty trolley and just piling in attacking wingers , creative midfielder before running to the checkout and paying for them. It's a tad embarrassing really Don't get this post at all tbh. As the window opened I'd say pretty much everyone on here was under the same impression that we desperately needed an influx of creativity into the squad. It's been categorically shown that we struggle to create chances, struggle to get a shot on target, struggle to get goals, and I believe we are dead last in the league in all the above categories. We've been linked with Snodgrass, Bojan and Jese pretty much all window, and have seemingly missed out on all three. Obviously people are starting to get a little concerned that we are going to finish this window with even less creativity than when we started in (If Ramirez goes), and are getting ridiculed for being concerned? Yes let's wait until Wednesday before going mental, but if you think with the current squad we have that we're not in with a real chance of getting relegated than you need to get them rose-tinted specs taken down a shade. totally agree Link to post Share on other sites
CWC 383 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Las Palmas are expecting to confirm loan signing of Jese from PSG. If confirmed it will be a huge blow to Middlesbrough who had agreed terms. It just gets better and better! Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy 140 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Does make you wonder if there is going to be a name out of the blue come out of the woodwork, or whether we have had our eggs in the rumoured baskets. Link to post Share on other sites
ManBearPig 1,833 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I'm holding off on a rant before the end of the window. There is still time to get some creativity! Link to post Share on other sites
Dan1234 1,048 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I'm not massively concerned yet. Look at our summer transfers, fischer/de roon/Traore/Barragan all out of the blue. It's been like that a lot since Karanka took over to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Barragan was out of the blue as I don't think he was ever on our list to begin with. The timing of his and Negredo's deal seemed too convenient for me. We'd missed our main targets and took someone in a position we needed to help Valencia out and help us get Negredo. Link to post Share on other sites
Alves car salesman 152 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Got to wonder how far down the target list we've gone! Brady from Norwich? Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Ok as far as VB is concerned the last info forwarded was genuine and not as a wind up, yes he had his moment last season but quickly admitted to it but this is not the case. I believe he was reliably advised that Jese was joining us and to be frank with the confusing information surrounding this player then I am not at all surprised that VB felt it was genuine information.........at that time! Clearly Jese does not want to come but who knows maybe Boro have been communicating right up the this present moment. VB mentioned that Bojan was still on or wish list but we have seen the outcome just now of his departure and I guess the same could be said about Snodgrass. The unexpected well I have nothing more on this but I would imagine VB will update me when I send him a text which I will advise you all about. The trouble is I feel that Boro have not, due to present position or performance wise, done themselves any favours of making us an attractive place to come and play football unless you thrive on relegation dog fights Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Las Palmas are expecting to confirm loan signing of Jese from PSG. If confirmed it will be a huge blow to Middlesbrough who had agreed terms. It just gets better and better! Will it really? Why on earth force a player who obviously does not want to come to Middlesbrough, despite connections to ply his trade and for us to suffer the consequences :shy: Link to post Share on other sites
DanFromDownSouth 1,706 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Agree with the last part DS, maybe that's why AK was so frustrated at the loss? If we had won that game, we'd be a place higher but importantly 7 points clear of the relegation zone. What if's won't get us anywhere but it does make you think. Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_Boro_Till_I_Die 1,179 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Frustrating thing is the players we have missed out on would have walked straight into our team and made a difference also they had premier league experience bar Jesé. Andros Townsend I can see that happening. Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 2,446 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 It sounds like we've put all our eggs in one basket, we've spent a month trying to convince a player (Jese) who never wanted to come here. We'll end the month with Ramirez who doesn't want to be here and Downing who Karanka doesn't want. Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyBoro 373 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yarmalenko is available. Would anyone take him? Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yarmalenko is available. Would anyone take him? Absolutely. Link to post Share on other sites
mj south 610 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Would Loftus-Cheek add creativity in midfield? Just thinking if we kept playing 4-3-3 and added him on loan, could he play a role slightly higher than say Clayton and De Roon and add a bit of creativity? Add to that someone like Costa from Wolves and it could still be all good Link to post Share on other sites
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