The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 25 May 2011

[ryantegan]

Ok, fair point, noted :up:

Apart from that, I can't see any negatives to it and agree with your earlier post, more money to spend on strikers where we really need to spend, though I would take one of Van Nistelrooy or Klose on a free and buy two others, Falcao and Lukaku would be good if at all possible.

would definately entertain this

 

[DoublePivot]

You shouldn't. He wants wages that would make Aguerro blush and hasn't scored much at all in two years.

 

[ryantegan]

Who Appy as Arry
Date 25th May
Time 13:46
Site COYS

Quote:
I can confim our interest, but others are interested. We began our interest when we were dealing with Sandrfficials have been to Brazil for talks and if we can agree fee it is thought he is ours.

The reference to Harry and the Emirates relates to the Brazil v Scotland game so comfirmation we have been looking for some time.

I'll echo this update. I am almost certain that we will make official moves for Wickham\Lukaku or Leandro.

Maybe even 2 of the above.I've got to be honest here and say that Leandro excites me more than absoloutely any other player we have been linked to.

 

[Flynn]

Why is it always the case that whoever we sign there's always a number that think its the worst signing ever?

Friedel, Top class experienced goalkeeper that despite his age is still very good at his job, available for free, Whats not to like about it?

Gomes wants out, we need a quick replacement short term, We get the money back for Gomes and go sign a keeper later.

Not too bothered as long as he's willing to take a big paycut.

I prefer the idea of having 1 Very good goalie who inevitably earns good money (50-60), a seasoned professional as back up on a reasonably wage (20-30) and a hungry youngster or two on a pittance (4-5) possibly on loan somewhere. (monies might be a bit off but you get the idea)

In Cudicini and Friedel we'd have two seasoned professionals probably on 30k each (which I believe would represent a paycut for Friedel).

 

[ryantegan]

You shouldn't. He wants wages that would make Aguerro blush and hasn't scored much at all in two years.

Would he not be a better crouch?
And in doing so, open up the option to make a few bob on the pringles pusher?

 

[DoublePivot]

me: Falcao and Leandro. That would be quite nice.
my brain: It will never happen
me (to brain): shut up asshole and let me just enjoy this for now
my brain: will do if you will stop watching midget porn for just one day. It's fucked up!
me: deal

me: hi brain, I need another favor
brain: you need to seek counseling
me: whatever. I'm going to ask for Falcao, Lukaku and Leandro.
brain: you mental?
me: you tell me.
brain: you are.
me: can I have it for a day
brain: well if you don't make me look at any Thai lady boys for a month, we can work something out
me: FUCK OFF. #1 is Robbie Keane and #2 is....

 

[hoodlum]

Why is it always the case that whoever we sign there's always a number that think its the worst signing ever?

Friedel, Top class experienced goalkeeper that despite his age is still very good at his job, available for free, Whats not to like about it?

Gomes wants out, we need a quick replacement short term, We get the money back for Gomes and go sign a keeper later.

Because it's the Internet and there's no vetting process for owning a computer?

 

[DoublePivot]

Would he not be a better crouch?
And in doing so, open up the option to make a few bob on the pringles pusher?

Well scoring wise, putting a panini sticker out on the pitch might be a better crouch. But let's not forget that Crouch was really good with VDV in the first half in setting up chances. I don't think Klose could do that.

Really seems to have hit the downward slide at 32 and just a bit too risky due to wage

 

[ryantegan]

Well scoring wise, putting a panini sticker out on the pitch might be a better crouch. But let's not forget that Crouch was really good with VDV in the first half in setting up chances. I don't think Klose could do that.

Really seems to have hit the downward slide at 32 and just a bit too risky due to wage

Might just need a change in scenary. I have never really rated him as high as his world cup figures suggest, however I think his game deserves a go in the Premier league, and IF the money was right (remember I'm suggesting that his free could provide us with say 8-9m for Crouch) then it could be worth the risk

Certainly got expieriance as well

 

[Matt C]

Klose is so past it now its unreal

Even on a free I wouldn't touch him with a bargepole now

 

[haslemereyid]

Why is it always the case that whoever we sign there's always a number that think its the worst signing ever?

Friedel, Top class experienced goalkeeper that despite his age is still very good at his job, available for free, Whats not to like about it?

Gomes wants out, we need a quick replacement short term, We get the money back for Gomes and go sign a keeper later.

the problem is we have a limited total wage bill relative to most of the the other top clubs - we cant afford to be pissing away wages on a number three goalie when it might get in the way of getting a player we realy need

you seem to think its all about the transfer fees but its not its the wages that are the key

 

[faulks]

the problem is we have a limited total wage bill relative to most of the the other top clubs - we cant afford to be pissing away wages on a number three goalie when it might get in the way of getting a player we realy need

you seem to think its all about the transfer fees but its not its the wages that are the key

Hard to make a call on his wages though, he's 40 now and you'd assume he'd be willing to take a massive pay cut wherever he goes. Since he's at that age where retirement is very much a possibility (be it forced into retirement if he wage demands are high) - maybe he'd be happy wherever - as long as he is getting something, be it 10/20k or whatever.

 

[haslemereyid]

Hard to make a call on his wages though, he's 40 now and you'd assume he'd be willing to take a massive pay cut wherever he goes. Since he's at that age where retirement is very much a possibility (be it forced into retirement if he wage demands are high) - maybe he'd be happy wherever - as long as he is getting something, be it 10/20k or whatever.

fair enough if he is on ten grand a week but i bet he wont be

 

[Berglad]

Hard to make a call on his wages though, he's 40 now and you'd assume he'd be willing to take a massive pay cut wherever he goes. Since he's at that age where retirement is very much a possibility (be it forced into retirement if he wage demands are high) - maybe he'd be happy wherever - as long as he is getting something, be it 10/20k or whatever.

He is bankrupt after the soccer academy he set up in Ohio went bust, so he's going to go to whoever offers him the most money / longest contract.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

the problem is we have a limited total wage bill relative to most of the the other top clubs - we cant afford to be pissing away wages on a number three goalie when it might get in the way of getting a player we realy need

you seem to think its all about the transfer fees but its not its the wages that are the key

It's called having a difference opinion. Internet forums wouldn't exist without this concept.

 

[Matt C]

Makes no sense paying him £30k a week to sit on the bench when we have Carlo to do that, he won't be good enough to be a first team starter so I fail to see any benefit in signing him.

Scum are desperate for a goalie if they are passing on him then alarm bells ring to me

 

[faulks]

fair enough if he is on ten grand a week but i bet he wont be

God knows what he'd be on if he signed, but how much were Pletikosa and Alnwick on this season for warming the bench? Since Pletikosa is going back home and they are probably looking for a field to shoot Alnwick in right now.

 

[thfc1989]

Makes no sense paying him £30k a week to sit on the bench when we have Carlo to do that, he won't be good enough to be a first team starter so I fail to see any benefit in signing him.

Scum are desperate for a goalie if they are passing on him then alarm bells ring to me

They are happy with Scezney, doubt they will sign a keeper

 

[DoublePivot]

He is bankrupt after the soccer academy he set up in Ohio went bust, so he's going to go to whoever offers him the most money / longest contract.

Didn't realize that had happened to him. Good find. I think your logic is probably spot on here.

 

[brasil_spur]

I dont quite buy into all this negativity regarding Freidel, should we sign him. Firstly should he become our No1, he certainly is a proven keeper, speaks and understands English, will command the area better and has more confidence in his role, which will benefit his defenders.

Equally our defence aint that bad and with better communication and confidence behind them, I think it would be good.

His age...what has that got to do with anything? How old is VDS?

Lets see what happens...

Friedal is and has never been in the same league as VDS.

Secondly VDS has just retired, presumably as he wants to go out on a high note as he knows he can't sustain his current form much longer.

I'm not objected to replacing Gomes, but it has to be with a player that will stay with us for a while and who is at the top of his game, not on the decline. Friedal is neither of these.