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[Orikoru]

I will sound delusional but happy with that.

He’s clearly a lot of trouble, big wages aswell. If we can recoup majority of our fee for him (he isn’t getting younger) and we use that money to finalise maxi Gomez and get Rondon in as back up. Keep Hernández also and suddenly our striking options look very healthy.

Gomez
Hernández
Rondon
Antonio
Yarmenlko

Last 2 are fill ins if needed

That’s not awful

Don't know anything about Maxi Gomez. Rondon is a good a solid striker though, he could give you what Carroll might have done had he not been permanently injured. I thought Hernandez wanted out though?

Don't forget Jordan Hugill...

In other news I've just seen your new kit and it looks pretty rank.

 

[PJ87]

Don't know anything about Maxi Gomez. Rondon is a good a solid striker though, he could give you what Carroll might have done had he not been permanently injured. I thought Hernandez wanted out though?

Don't forget Jordan Hugill...

In other news I've just seen your new kit and it looks pretty rank.

Is it the new kit or the training kit you saw?

Hernández said he will give his all either way and right now he is happy to stay and see out his contract as I think he’s on a Bosman next summer

No-one will match his wages happy

I like the way he gives all on pitch either way

I just read Gomez wants to stay in Spain. Fair enough if he does

We will get someone in sure

 

[Orikoru]

Is it the new kit or the training kit you saw?

Hernández said he will give his all either way and right now he is happy to stay and see out his contract as I think he’s on a Bosman next summer

No-one will match his wages happy

I like the way he gives all on pitch either way

I just read Gomez wants to stay in Spain. Fair enough if he does

We will get someone in sure

Defo the new kit. https://www.radiotimes.com/news/spo...-west-ham-shirt-home-away-third-kit-unveiled/

Not a fan. Looks more like a Scunthorpe or Burnley kit. The white away kit is tidy enough though.

Saw a leaked image of our away kit this morning and it looks very nice.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Defo the new kit. https://www.radiotimes.com/news/spo...-west-ham-shirt-home-away-third-kit-unveiled/

Not a fan. Looks more like a Scunthorpe or Burnley kit. The white away kit is tidy enough though.

Saw a leaked image of our away kit this morning and it looks very nice.

Yup, that is ugly. A good analogy with those two clubs, not what West Ham aspire to though

Saying that the Everton kit was released yesterday and I think it is definitely one of our worst for many years. The problem is how do you reinvent a standard look every 2 years.

 

[Dan2501]

I like the new Everton kit

 

[Orikoru]

Yup, that is ugly. A good analogy with those two clubs, not what West Ham aspire to though

Saying that the Everton kit was released yesterday and I think it is definitely one of our worst for many years. The problem is how do you reinvent a standard look every 2 years.

Just had a look, yeah not a fan of that weird criss cross pattern. It actually looks Scottish! Both Everton and West Ham's are made by Umbro so they're obviously missing the mark with their designs this year! Happy we have Nike doing ours these days, they're normally nice and tidy. But as you say, always difficult to reinvent a kit that just has to be plain white - last year's home with the fade into dark blue at the bottom was a horrible mis-step.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I like the new Everton kit

Are you sure you were looking at this years one?

 

[Wolf]

I think the Everton kit is OK to be fair. New West Ham one though that's not pretty..

But our new Kit I am liking a proper throwback to out Adidas kits of old.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1147923757866061824

Didn’t realise that pre season matches started already - good to see Everton helping towards records being broken 👍

 

[Bazz]

26m for Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth to Villa. Had to check the date. Absolute madness.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

26m for Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth to Villa. Had to check the date. Absolute madness.

Indeed. Definitely not worth that money and hardly pulled up trees in his Bournemouth career

 

[Papas1982]

Indeed. Definitely not worth that money and hardly pulled up trees in his Bournemouth career

He was instrumental in villas promotion by all accounts.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

26m for Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth to Villa. Had to check the date. Absolute madness.

I guess he was that good for them last season they see it as worth the money

 

[richart]

I guess he was that good for them last season they see it as worth the money

Not particularly light on his feet though.

 

[Tashyboy]

In theory you could be right but he could end up cutting a frustrated figure (a la Gabriel Jesus - Aguero's replacement 2 years ago). As I say, I watch a lot of La Liga and whilst I thought he was a good player, for me not quite Fernandinho territory because he had a very mean defence behind him that took a lot of the pressure off of him. City's defence is no where near Atleti's defence of the last few years.
You know, as well as me, that players don't tend to get a lot of time to adjust to "the greatest league in the world", sure they talk about giving time but in reality it rarely happens.

He may well be the greatest thing since sliced Aguero but personally remain unconvinced as I haven't seen him without a defence like Atleti's behind him.

Hmm seeing as Atleti's defence let six more goals in than Citys last year, am not to sure that last sentance is accurate. There was a piece i read when City bought him re his stats. EG, passing, tackling and where they rated in the Spanish league. They were impressive. He could be the " disruptive" cog that helps City to play. Plus he brings some much needed height to the team. That aside, I know sod all about him.
Re Atletico, I read a piece a couple of months ago re that team being ripped to bits around about now, due to age and players leaving. Gonna be an intersting few months for Atletico and Simeone.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

He was instrumental in villas promotion by all accounts.

I know a Villa fan at the club so I'll get his opinion but looking at his stats, 4 yellows and a red not a great disciplinary record. https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=69420&season_id=151

I didn't watch too many Villa games in the run in on Sky and think he was outstanding but clearly they see something about him. Will be interesting to see how he performs for Villa especially if they struggle. He strikes me (and I may be wrong) as one of those that may go missing if its not going his way and not seeing much of the ball

 

[Orikoru]

Mings is 26 and has played just 17 Premier League games. That fee is a joke. Best known for stamping on Ibrahimovic.

 

[Dan2501]

He was really good for Ipswich, looked to have so much potential when he was there. Career just sort of stalled at Bournemouth, so good to see him back on track at Villa. They obviously rate him highly given the fee, I think he'll go on to be a very solid PL LB.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Listening to the guys on talksport this morning and he was superb last year under Terrys wing and has come on leaps and bounds so £20 mil for a 26 year old isn’t that bad when comparing to £80 mil for Maguire or £100mil for Zaha

 

[Orikoru]

Listening to the guys on talksport this morning and he was superb last year under Terrys wing and has come on leaps and bounds so £20 mil for a 26 year old isn’t that bad when comparing to £80 mil for Maguire or £100mil for Zaha

Quite a judgement to make on only 15 league games.