wilsoncgp 9,283 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Pulis making such a public statement, to me stinks of " I'm quitting because the club hasn't backed me and it's not my fault its all gone pete tong" If we hit bad form I've watched the press conference myself now and to be honest, he does seem pretty upbeat. The whole 'not getting the players he wants' has been blown a bit out of proportion as we've known that a lot for the past 3-4 weeks anyway. He still seems happy enough with the ones we're close to bringing in. Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,301 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 He is not quitting. Why would he? He isn't a baby and will get on with it. So far we haven't missed any of the players we have sold and he hasn't even used McNair very much who he brought in himself. We will get someone to play instead of Braithwaite and if he doesn't leave I hope they both realise the best thing to do is make sure that Braithwaite looks good again on the pitch to attract interest in january (not that I think there is a way back now) Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,057 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 CAN HAL ROBSON-KANU PLAY WIDE?! YES Let's ask him: Hal Robson, Kan U play wide? Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,347 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I've watched the press conference myself now and to be honest, he does seem pretty upbeat. The whole 'not getting the players he wants' has been blown a bit out of proportion as we've known that a lot for the past 3-4 weeks anyway. He still seems happy enough with the ones we're close to bringing in. Why wouldn't he be upbeat? We've had a good start to the season, we've been selling players he's been happy enough to see move on, that includes Braithwaite. It's not like we've been losing players he's been desperate to keep. He's in a good position because if things go sour he can place the blame on the summer ins and outs and if things go well he looks like he's done a great job in difficult circumstances, which simply isn't true. Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,449 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 it could well turn out to be an opportunity for Chapman, instead of farming him out on loan, use him as an impact sub. Link to post Share on other sites
ABH 470 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Pulis making such a public statement, to me stinks of " I'm quitting because the club hasn't backed me and it's not my fault its all gone pete tong" If we hit bad form I've watched the press conference myself now and to be honest, he does seem pretty upbeat. The whole 'not getting the players he wants' has been blown a bit out of proportion as we've known that a lot for the past 3-4 weeks anyway. He still seems happy enough with the ones we're close to bringing in. I don’t think he was saying he’s not getting players in he wants but it was more about not getting he’s 1st choice targets. It was a very similar statement to when he was taking about missing out on Bolasie Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie-H 1,322 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 When Braithwaite leaves even if we get in Puncheon/Saville/HRK as a worst case our squad is far stronger than the one that AK got us promoted with... Our midfield options of Saville/Besic/Howson/Clayts/McNair compared to Boots/Clayts/Forshaw I mean we'll have depth in all areas except fullback and wingers Pulis should get this squad into the top 2. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,057 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Don't be surprised, if we don't bring in anymore players... Maybe just one. We have good players, but need a bigger squad for the insane amount of games in this league... But I would rather give the kids the back up spots (until January) than signing someone pointless like HRK... Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,942 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Pulis making such a public statement, to me stinks of " I'm quitting because the club hasn't backed me and it's not my fault its all gone pete tong" If we hit bad form To me it's about tampering expectations. Some fans are talking about automatic promotion right now due to our good start but the simple fact is that our squad is not good enough for that, it's barely good enough for top 6 once injuries, suspensions and loss of form kicks in. 46 games is a very long time and I don't expect us to be anywhere near play offs by the end of it unless we have a ridiculously good january window. Link to post Share on other sites
Lurker 2,118 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Sam McQueen first in. that's the left side sorted. Link to post Share on other sites
Smokedsalmon 1,247 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Pulis making such a public statement, to me stinks of " I'm quitting because the club hasn't backed me and it's not my fault its all gone pete tong" If we hit bad form To me it's about tampering expectations. Some fans are talking about automatic promotion right now due to our good start but the simple fact is that our squad is not good enough for that, it's barely good enough for top 6 once injuries, suspensions and loss of form kicks in. 46 games is a very long time and I don't expect us to be anywhere near play offs by the end of it unless we have a ridiculously good january window. Don't know how you can possibly say you don't expect us to be "anywhere near" the play offs. We've got a squad that most Championship managers would absolutely die for. Promotion from this league isn't about big name signings and players, it's about a strong unit that pulls together week in week out (Cardiff last year, Burnley, Brighton) and that's what we seem to be getting here. Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 2,446 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Sam McQueen first in. that's the left side sorted. A left wing back isn't he? Link to post Share on other sites
Adam P 331 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Good signing is Sam Mcqueen, happy with that. Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 hey a signing yay! Link to post Share on other sites
Adam P 331 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Sam McQueen first in. that's the left side sorted. A left wing back isn't he? He played LB/LWB in the prem, but played on both wings in youth football and his other loan. Versatile. Link to post Share on other sites
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