2plus2 290 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 It's painful how badly we're being decimated by Pulis. We signed him with the knowledge that he'd play defensive football, youth would barely be given a chance but that we would grind out the odd result. And to be fair, it wasn't an impossible plan - and I don't think it's an impossibility that we'll potentially finish top 6 and crawl into the PL. However; the danger is that it's far more likely that we will fall short in the lottery of the playoffs (if we even get there) - and then we're left with an ageing squad with minimal resell value, bereft of any of the creativity we once had, and a budget cap like most of the rest of the Championship plodders. Plus we can forget about eventually bringing in a manager who might rekindle some creative football because he'll have absolutely nothing to work. In short, we're f*****. Looking forward to either an embarrassing exit at the hands of Newport or 8-0 drubbing against City though... Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,301 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 There is no way Friend should cover at CB. It's bad enough at LB and he hasn't really played much at the back throughout his time here. McNair would likely also be a disaster. As would Mikel. Link to post Share on other sites
Maccarone 265 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 We are doomed........... What a mess we are rapidly becoming So sad to see and witness Link to post Share on other sites
Essuuaitch 330 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Not a rumour but i have a hunch we will be looking at Forsyth from Derby as he can compete for both LB and CB (Admittedly not brilliantly) but hes not featuring recently . Link to post Share on other sites
Tudders80 674 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Can someone that told us to judge pulis at the end of the transfer window explain how this is better? I know that there are a couple of days to go but are we expecting someone ground-breaking because if we don't get someone like this then I don't see improvement at all. Guessing pulis will be exempt from any blame though and it will have been the club that has let him down. Appears it doesn't matter who let's the fans down though. Link to post Share on other sites
Ash 167 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Sad to see Grant go but wish him all the best after everything he's done here! The man will always be a legend for us! Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Can someone that told us to judge pulis at the end of the transfer window explain how this is better? I know that there are a couple of days to go but are we expecting someone ground-breaking because if we don't get someone like this then I don't see improvement at all. Guessing pulis will be exempt from any blame though and it will have been the club that has let him down. Appears it doesn't matter who let's the fans down though. Well it's like anything else, I suppose it's not over til the fat lady sings. She's doing her vocal exercises as we speak, but doesn't go on stage just yet! If you're 1-0 down in the 89th minute, and then go and score in the 90th and 94th, it's still a good result. Yes it's unlikely, just like it's unlikely that this window will be anything other than crap, but there's no harm in waiting another 60 hours or so before we polish our knives. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,057 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Of the outgoings ... The only one who will be missed a little from the usual match squad is Batth and maybe Braithwaite. Chapman (issues, showboating) not used.. Grant (legs gone) not used.. Incomings so far is Mikel and VLP which is an improvement on paper and both showed "ok" things so far. They will be important. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,057 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Can someone that told us to judge pulis at the end of the transfer window explain how this is better? I know that there are a couple of days to go but are we expecting someone ground-breaking because if we don't get someone like this then I don't see improvement at all. Guessing pulis will be exempt from any blame though and it will have been the club that has let him down. Appears it doesn't matter who let's the fans down though. Well it's like anything else, I suppose it's not over til the fat lady sings. She's doing her vocal exercises as we speak, but doesn't go on stage just yet! If you're 1-0 down in the 89th minute, and then go and score in the 90th and 94th, it's still a good result. Yes it's unlikely, just like it's unlikely that this window will be anything other than crap, but there's no harm in waiting another 60 hours or so before we polish our knives. If she starts with "rolling in the deep", then we are doomed! Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I really liked Batth :( thought he was quality every time he played. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,057 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Does anyone think, Leadbitter will give them cats a boost? I think he can be very important for them and help them go up... I wouldn't mind, cause we would have nice derbys, if we stay in the champo... Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,057 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 ♫♫ "we could have had it aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllll - Rolling in the deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep" ♪♫♫ Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,545 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Does anyone think, Leadbitter will give them cats a boost? I think he can be very important for them and help them go up... I wouldn't mind, cause we would have nice derbys, if we stay in the champo... Still not a derby;) Link to post Share on other sites
ABH 470 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Of the outgoings ... The only one who will be missed a little from the usual match squad is Batth and maybe Braithwaite. Chapman (issues, showboating) not used.. Grant (legs gone) not used.. Incomings so far is Mikel and VLP which is an improvement on paper and both showed "ok" things so far. They will be important. This And it seems to be most of the people complaining about us letting Batth go are the same ones that where complaining about pulis signings another CB when we signed batth. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,057 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Does anyone think, Leadbitter will give them cats a boost? I think he can be very important for them and help them go up... I wouldn't mind, cause we would have nice derbys, if we stay in the champo... Still not a derby;) Aiigght - I remember now.. Funny cooment from their manager at that time :D Link to post Share on other sites
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