estonpidge 1,449 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Why should we be looking at younger targets when we have ripley possibly breaking through? Caballero would be a perfect keeper signing imo. Caballero always looks weak on crosses to me, not what you need in the championship, so it's a no from me. Link to post Share on other sites
diggerlad07 3,695 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Why should we be looking at younger targets when we have ripley possibly breaking through? Caballero would be a perfect keeper signing imo. I meant younger targets as a whole and not the goalkeeping situation, however I do believe introducing Ripley this year would be a massive gamble. The expectation from the fans is to fight for promotion, and we all know how our fans can be at times by jumping on players after a few mistakes/bad games. I would be more confident in signing Stockdale/Ruddy who have played in this league before and have the experience and are not coming to the end of their goalkeeping career, whereas I think Caballero only has a season in him. Don't jump on my back for my opinion as I think Ripley has all attributes to become our number 1, I just think the first season after relegation would be a lot of pressure to put on a debutant this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,972 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Are people forgetting that Ripley has actually played for us in the Championship before? He conceded 5 goals in 2 games, but still. Link to post Share on other sites
Micky050976 7 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 why are people wanting us to sign a winger?? I personally think that Traoré and Fischer will be good enough for our wingers this season - Ripley Fabio Ayala Gibbo (if we can keep him) Friend Traore Clayton De Room (if we can keep him) Forshaw Fischer Bamford Gestede or new striker Decent team there :) Link to post Share on other sites
diggerlad07 3,695 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Are people forgetting that Ripley has actually played for us in the Championship before? He conceded 5 goals in 2 games, but still. My bad, I now think he's an established experienced Championship keeper so I now feel a lot better! Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,972 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Are people forgetting that Ripley has actually played for us in the Championship before? He conceded 5 goals in 2 games, but still. My bad, I now think he's an established experienced Championship keeper so I now feel a lot better! Sarcasm detector broken? Link to post Share on other sites
Micky050976 7 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Are people forgetting that Ripley has actually played for us in the Championship before? He conceded 5 goals in 2 games, but still. how long ago was that?? he had more games now at Bradford/Oldham and got in the player of team season for Oldham. Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,545 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 why are people wanting us to sign a winger?? I personally think that Traoré and Fischer will be good enough for our wingers this season - Ripley Fabio Ayala Gibbo (if we can keep him) Friend Traore Clayton De Room (if we can keep him) Forshaw Fischer Bamford Gestede or new striker Decent team there :) I have more faith in Fischer than I do in Adama but it's still very risky expecting them to step up into promotion challenging attacking wingers. For as exciting as Traore is, he only delivered a single solitary assist last season. We need more assurance than that imo Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40249276 Would anyone take him? Link to post Share on other sites
diggerlad07 3,695 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 If Monk is only given the 30million including any outgoings then I don't think its an ambitious statement by Gibson at all! He will be better off by saving on wages, incoming transfer fee's. If its 30million plus percentage of outgoing sales then that's a sign of intent. Link to post Share on other sites
Vergilius 2 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40249276 Would anyone take him? Ledley have looked decent whenever I´ve watched him play and might be a good, free replacement for De Roon. Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 why are people wanting us to sign a winger?? I personally think that Traoré and Fischer will be good enough for our wingers this season - Ripley Fabio Ayala Gibbo (if we can keep him) Friend Traore Clayton De Room (if we can keep him) Forshaw Fischer Bamford Gestede or new striker Decent team there :) Because none of the wingers in our squad looked even close to good enough last season. Traore can run around people for fun but that's it and I don't think he'll be here come September, Fischer looked decent against Southampton but absolutely anonymous in most of his games so it depends which Fischer turns up and I'm also skeptical of him being here next year. Downing is ***. Gaston is a snake and will be gone. Chapman and Cooke are highly rated and will get chances hopefully but can't be completely relied on. Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Are people forgetting that Ripley has actually played for us in the Championship before? He conceded 5 goals in 2 games, but still. One of those goals was a 40-50 yard half volley from Kieran Trippier for Burnley, they knew he was young and inexperienced and were just shooting from everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,734 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40249276 Would anyone take him? Yep. No questions asked. Ledley and Clayton as the two holding midfielders in Monk's system would be excellent. Especially if Clayts grew his beard back... They'd work well for his Swansea 4-3-3 or his Leeds 4-2-3-1. No brainer for me. Link to post Share on other sites
"KM" 1,656 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Traore and Fischer got 0 goals and 2 assists between them in the Premier League. I've seen nothing to suggest they could suddenly step up to the plate in the championship, agree with Will in that I can't see Traore still being here next season. Link to post Share on other sites
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