Jamie-H 1,322 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Now Braithwaite's confirmed as staying it kind of changes things for me when I grade us if we turned around and let him go it'd be a C- but he's a key player for us I think he's very valuable to us. Positive points to our business: Flint, Saville and McNair are great long term signings no matter the division we're in they're a future spine of our team Good loan business we have options on Hugill and basically Besic but no obligation if we fail to go up, the other 2 McQueen and Batth could contribute as well By pure transfer fees since we got promoted we're now I the green across the past 5 windows Got good money for Gibson, Traore and Bamford Kept Braithwaite and didn't tie down Robson Kanu/Adomah to long term contracts or get old pros on big contracts Negative points: Really missing pace in wide areas unless Chapman/Tav blows us away with cameo's that hurts us not having wide outlets No specialist RB cover and Clangergan no better GK cover than Dimi hopefully DR stays healthy Still have nearly 15 million pound invested in a pair of strikers, 1 of which has persistent injury problems and the other has alot to prove Seemed to have lost out on alot of targets the feeling of what if lingers around at the moment but rarely is there a window we don't miss out on a few this summer seemed like we missed out on more than a few Squad grade: A- Grading our spine against the rest of the division's contenders the options we have at CB, CM and striker I'd say we have the most depth, quality and variety across those positions out of any other club in the division it's the bits around that where we're missing the top quality but I'd rather have an unbelievable spine than a couple of incredible flair players like Grealish/Bolasie/Abraham yet have a highly questionable spine that they're playing off like Jedinak at CB. Overall window grade: B Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,543 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Marcus Maddison is for sale, when he signed his new contract last year their chairman agreed to sell him if they weren't promoted this year. But we should absolutely not pay over the odds for him. I’m sick and tired of the amount of times other clubs have our pants down over inflated transfers it’s embarrassing In un- related news. I think Uwe is really under appreciated poster on this forum I remember this one from you Will. Seems to back Rich’s post up :) Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Marcus Maddison is for sale, when he signed his new contract last year their chairman agreed to sell him if they weren't promoted this year. But we should absolutely not pay over the odds for him. I’m sick and tired of the amount of times other clubs have our pants down over inflated transfers it’s embarrassing In un- related news. I think Uwe is really under appreciated poster on this forum I remember this one from you Will. Seems to back Rich’s post up :) Something seems off about this, but I just can't quite put my finger on it. :liar: Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,543 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Marcus Maddison is for sale, when he signed his new contract last year their chairman agreed to sell him if they weren't promoted this year. But we should absolutely not pay over the odds for him. I’m sick and tired of the amount of times other clubs have our pants down over inflated transfers it’s embarrassing In un- related news. I think Uwe is really under appreciated poster on this forum I remember this one from you Will. Seems to back Rich’s post up :) Something seems off about this, but I just can't quite put my finger on it. :liar: I agree Brunners. We all know I’m not under appreciated :D Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,711 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Marcus Maddison is for sale, when he signed his new contract last year their chairman agreed to sell him if they weren't promoted this year. But we should absolutely not pay over the odds for him. I’m sick and tired of the amount of times other clubs have our pants down over inflated transfers it’s embarrassing In un- related news. I think Uwe is really under appreciated poster on this forum I remember this one from you Will. Seems to back Rich’s post up :) Something seems off about this, but I just can't quite put my finger on it. :liar: I agree Brunners. We all know I’m not under appreciated :D I always knew I disagreed with Will's views... Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Seem to remember plenty of posters moaning about the fees we paid last year and then this summer I’ve seen quite a few posts where someone has said we should have just paid what the wanted or what the agent demanded. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 This thread will close at 5pm on Saturday Link to post Share on other sites
Will 2,958 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Marcus Maddison is for sale, when he signed his new contract last year their chairman agreed to sell him if they weren't promoted this year. But we should absolutely not pay over the odds for him. I’m sick and tired of the amount of times other clubs have our pants down over inflated transfers it’s embarrassing In un- related news. I think Uwe is really under appreciated poster on this forum I remember this one from you Will. Seems to back Rich’s post up :) Fake news Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Pulis has backed Braithwaite to knuckle down and be important for the team. Doesn’t sound like sour grapes on pulis’ part so if Braithwaite is ready to deliver 100% he will play. Come back from the international break focused and he could have his place back in the attack. Good news after all. Link to post Share on other sites
droopy 5 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Pulis said we wouldn’t let Braithwaite go Well we can't now can we because we haven't got a replacement in for him. Staggering that over the course of the summer we've been unable to sign attacking players with the exception of Hugill who is an inferior player to the striker we sold. is he? Yeah. really? funny how the majority of managers he's played for don't agree he's worthy of a starting place. but, guess, you know better!! Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,218 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Pulis said we wouldn’t let Braithwaite go Well we can't now can we because we haven't got a replacement in for him. Staggering that over the course of the summer we've been unable to sign attacking players with the exception of Hugill who is an inferior player to the striker we sold. is he? Yeah. really? funny how the majority of managers he's played for don't agree he's worthy of a starting place. but, guess, you know better!! I guess I do. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 De sart wants to be on the front page... Link to post Share on other sites
droopy 5 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Well we can't now can we because we haven't got a replacement in for him. Staggering that over the course of the summer we've been unable to sign attacking players with the exception of Hugill who is an inferior player to the striker we sold. is he? Yeah. really? funny how the majority of managers he's played for don't agree he's worthy of a starting place. but, guess, you know better!! I guess I do. hail you then. the mfc gospel of players we should & shouldn't have. if only the club would appoint you in an important position. Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,218 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 hail you then. the mfc gospel of players we should & shouldn't have. if only the club would appoint you in an important position. You said it. With all of the great work we've done in the transfer windows over the last couple of years they probably don't need me though. Link to post Share on other sites
Foogle 2,078 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 hail you then. the mfc gospel of players we should & shouldn't have. if only the club would appoint you in an important position. He's already been appointed to the most important position - the position in my heart. (the pays ***e mind) Link to post Share on other sites
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