Reyna was a good signing because we needed a sub number 10 and the fact he can play on the wing when we are short there is an added bonus. However we are desperate for pacey wing subs. Brereton played wing for Blackburn when he scored a bagful and his physicality is exactly what we need to come on. I just think it makes sense as a squad player. Considering how much we have spent its clever business if we do it.
Mentioned elsewhere they want O'Brien.
That's easier said after the fact, mangala had his faults aswell if I remember correctly he was slow in transitioning the ball forward.
Well some of us said it at the time we sold Mangala, as did others such as @Strummer . you won't find 1 post from me hyping Sangare up, because I'm aware of just how shite certain elements of our recruitment are, especially when it comes to designer signings like Sangare.
Arblaster is a kid, he's either still in his teens or barely out of them. The way they play creates space for people to cause havoc like Archer and BBD did a bit and Arblaster behind them, they are quite open in all areas of the pitch which is why they have conceded 100 goals and still have 2 more to play.
Well carvalho did play well under karanka and I'm a strong believer he would have come good under the right manager.
Any remote chance to convince me Sangare will come good was flushed down the bog the second you blamed Carvalho's failure on managerial choices, and not the player lol.
Clough would not have agreed to Carvalho's recruitment.
He didn't impress on Saturday.
I've always rated Hamer but don't think he's what we need. Tidy player though and if they can get O'Brien in they have the makings of a very good (but small) champ midfield there.
Did he not push your buttons
I don't know if sangare comes could or not but I'm assuming there is quality their if we payed 30 million. I had never heard his name before we signed him, I wasn't one of the guys that got hard thinking we'd sign him, I'm just hoping he comes good because if this is all he has to offer no one paying anywhere near 30mill to take him off our hands.
That's the reality of the way football is played in England it's a lot faster then in Europe. Some players just ain't got the speed of thought that's needed in the game, or it could be that we get a pre season with nuno, start playing more possession based football and sangare comes good.
Where does this one come from - I've heard it a few times now, I think from more than just you. Curious.
So essentially because he's not looked great and late in the window then.
Certainly not got anything like what we paid - and I'm not saying he's definitely going to come good, just that I hope he can. He certainly has attributes we need _if_ he can get up to speed. Depends as much on mentality for me as technically ability/deficiencies.
and Worrall
As you know Alfie - I sit on the other side of the fence on this one.