January transfer window 19/20 season Post Mortem

[TeaCider24 12,637]

Honestly, I'd only really understand selling Assombalonga, Gestede or Randolph in this window.

We could replace Assombalonga or Gestede, both cost far too much and one is out of contract.

Randolph is valuable and at a fair age still, and is easily our best keeper, but isn't essential.

[Blanco 4,916]

3 minutes ago, BoroJake said:

 

I’d love the don’t need to sell bit to be correct

[DanFromDownSouth 1,706]

I'd be wary of getting rid of easily one of the better keepers we have had of the last decade (feels weird typing that). Last time we did that it played a big role in our slow decline to where we are now.

[DanFromDownSouth 1,706]

2 minutes ago, DanFromDownSouth said:

I'd be wary of getting rid of easily one of the better keepers we have had of the last decade (feels weird typing that). Last time we did that it played a big role in our slow decline to where we are now.

It may eventually come down to our hand being forced financially. Which I understand.

[Smoggydownsouth 1,621]

4 minutes ago, BoroJake said:

 

Cheers Keith but that deal is 95% done.

[wilsoncgp 9,281]

Just now, Smoggydownsouth said:

Cheers Keith but that deal is 95% done.

Is the 5% Randolph being like "Why the *** should I go sit on the bench again?"

[Blanco 4,916]

Just now, Smoggydownsouth said:

Cheers Keith but that deal is 95% done.

He could be helping us get a better deal with that tweet. How does he get on with Gibson I wonder?

[Snowblind 1,734]

13 minutes ago, J.T. said:

I think it’ll be more of a 433 than a 4231. Said this yesterday, but I think we will use Liverpool as a template with inside forwards, full backs creating the width and energy in midfield. We already had the attacking full backs (Spence and Coulson) and the energy in midfield (McNair, Howson, Clayton, Saville, Wing, Tav) before the window. We just needed to add the inside forwards. We’ve added one today. Add Clarke and we will have the other. 

Similar to my thinking.

The key players are the likes of Howson, McNair, Tavernier and Wing who allow us to switch between

4-2-3-1, 4-3-3, 3-4-3 and 5-3-2 with just the fluidity of 1/2 players.

[Smoggydownsouth 1,621]

4 minutes ago, wilsoncgp said:

Is the 5% Randolph being like "Why the *** should I go sit on the bench again?"

Just us wanting full fee upfront.

[Jamie-H 1,322]

Guardian said WHU value at 3 we want 5 shouldn't be too hard meeting in the middle at 4?

Nothing against Randolph but he's on silly money we have a sizeable fee wrapped up in him plus he has 18 months left. I hope we don't hardball too hard I don't hear many other suitors mentioned lately and if losing his wages covers Ayala/Howson extensions it makes perfect sense.

[BoroJake 2,345]

1 minute ago, Smoggydownsouth said:

Just us wanting full fee upfront.

Are we planning to sign someone on a permanent then if we want it all upfront?

[thatoldchestnut 583]

My thoughts on Randolph is that the deal must be happening, as it appears that the financial strings have been loosened early with the signing of Roberts and the imminent signing of Clarke. If it had not been the case the club would have been still messing about  on deadline day.

[TeaCider24 12,637]

Hold out for at least 5.

[Smoggydownsouth 1,621]

3 minutes ago, BoroJake said:

Are we planning to sign someone on a permanent then if we want it all upfront?

Honestly mate I have no clue

 

[Duvel 2,446]

11 minutes ago, Blanco said:

I’d love the don’t need to sell bit to be correct

So would I but West Ham know as well as we do that he's got 18 months left on his contract. 

We might not be desperate but I think our financial situation means we need rid of him this month.