The Footie Thread

[fundy]

Dembele off to PSG apparently

thought PSG had said no, would make sense tho

 

[Slime]

Some clubs need bi-fold doors rather than transfer windows.

United need a door that opens inwards as well as outwards!

 

[fundy]

United need a door that opens inwards as well as outwards!

Pogba be back soon, be like a new signing

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Yeah he’s got my support too of course.

Looking forward to the next games instead of dreading them at the moment. It’s a feeling I’ve not had for a while. ?

I've got tickets for the Toon game next Tuesday. Both sets of fans will be buzzing with the windows they've both had. I'm certainly feeling happier about the game than I was.

The Delle signing is a no lose situation based on the supposed payment structure. If he works I don't mind the cost. If he doesn't we aren't weighed down by him. Hopefully Frank wanting him can inspire him.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Dembele off to PSG apparently

Saw on Twitter earlier that PSG will have Neymar, plus Dembele who Barca bought to replace Neymar, plus Messi who Barca couldn't afford to keep because they'd spent so much money trying to replace Neymar.

How on earth do you get Neymar, Dembele, Messi, Mbappe, Di Maria and Icardi into a team? And that's before you look at players like Wijnaldum, Paredes, Verrati, Herrera, Gueye.

 

[fundy]

Athletic now reporting a 6 mth loan with a 1 year optional additional loan been agreed for Aubameyang to Barca

How are they affording his wages (or are we still paying them?) or is Dembele coming the other way or going somewhere else?

now talking about it being a free tfr

cant wait to see him start scoring goals for fun again for someone else

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Saw on Twitter earlier that PSG will have Neymar, plus Dembele who Barca bought to replace Neymar, plus Messi who Barca couldn't afford to keep because they'd spent so much money trying to replace Neymar.

How on earth do you get Neymar, Dembele, Messi, Mbappe, Di Maria and Icardi into a team? And that's before you look at players like Wijnaldum, Paredes, Verrati, Herrera, Gueye.

Mbappe leaving in the summer , wouldn’t surprise me if they have a big clear out in the summer as well.

now talking about it being a free tfr

cant wait to see him start scoring goals for fun again for someone else

So they gave him a huge contract - and now let him go on a free to save money. Just giving away players and a quality one at that

 

[fundy]

Mbappe leaving in the summer , wouldn’t surprise me if they have a big clear out in the summer as well.


So they gave him a huge contract - and now let him go on a free to save money. Just giving away players and a quality one at that

Well its better than the Ozil situation, albeit not that much better..............

Last 18mths of his contract wouldve cost Arsenal close to 30m, was probably the only way forward on the basis Arteta was never going to pick him again despite it being him whos handled him horrendously

This plan A and no plan B and pursuit of the so called perfect pieces to be "artetas team" the road were going down

 

[Rlburnside]

Hopefully a move away from London will remove some of the distractions and get his head right again, wake up the hunger. Another move within London probably wouldn't change anything but a bigger move, in terms of distance ?, may do the trick. Hopefully so, the old Alli is a player well worth having.

I think your right and you might end up with a very good cheep signing, could be the right move to kick start his career, I expect he will play a lot more games now which will help him.

New manager few new players looking better for you now.

 

[Bdill93]

With the Jan window now shut, who do we think is being relegated this year?

I saw a stat a week or so ago that since Howe's appointment, no team in the bottom 4 had gained more points than Newcastle, throw in a bunch of new talented players, I can see them surviving.

My 3

Watford
Norwich
Burnley - unfortunately

 

[Beezerk]

With the Jan window now shut, who do we think is being relegated this year?

I saw a stat a week or so ago that since Howe's appointment, no team in the bottom 4 had gained more points than Newcastle, throw in a bunch of new talented players, I can see them surviving.

My 3

Watford
Norwich
Burnley - unfortunately

I'd agree with that choice although I still have a feeling it won't all be plain sailing at Newcastle. Gonna be a good run in hopefully with some final day drama.

 

[Orikoru]

I just read that Levy has basically stiffed MK Dons. They had a 20% sell-on clause for Dele Alli, but since the initial fee is zero they'll be getting bugger all. Classic Levy. Now it all makes sense.

With the Jan window now shut, who do we think is being relegated this year?

I saw a stat a week or so ago that since Howe's appointment, no team in the bottom 4 had gained more points than Newcastle, throw in a bunch of new talented players, I can see them surviving.

My 3

Watford
Norwich
Burnley - unfortunately

Norwich have had a little run of form but I'm sure they'll drop back in again. Their squad just isn't good enough. Watford are a car crash club anyway, I like Roy but again their squad is a bit of a mess. Burnley have used up their 9 lives by now and having lots of games in hand isn't always the advantage you think as it puts pressure on.

Long story short, I agree with you.

 

[GB72]

Not sure if I read correctly but did Arsenal make use of a loophoile to get rid of Aubmeyang. From some reports I heard they released the player so he became a free agent so allowed the deal to go through after the deadline and hence it was only formally announced this morning. Guess that only works if the player is going on a free. You know my lack of football knowledge so that may be common, just sounded odd to me.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I just read that Levy has basically stiffed MK Dons. They had a 20% sell-on clause for Dele Alli, but since the initial fee is zero they'll be getting bugger all. Classic Levy. Now it all makes sense.

Nice to see Spurs helping the little guy. I know they are a business but you have to hope that wasn't part of the equation.

 

[Canary_Yellow]

With the Jan window now shut, who do we think is being relegated this year?

I saw a stat a week or so ago that since Howe's appointment, no team in the bottom 4 had gained more points than Newcastle, throw in a bunch of new talented players, I can see them surviving.

My 3

Watford
Norwich
Burnley - unfortunately

Norwich have 11 points to Newcastle's 10 in the same period.

Burnley have 4 points. As do Watford.

 

[Canary_Yellow]

I just read that Levy has basically stiffed MK Dons. They had a 20% sell-on clause for Dele Alli, but since the initial fee is zero they'll be getting bugger all. Classic Levy. Now it all makes sense.

The sell-on clause would apply to all amounts received by Spurs in the future, including if Spurs have a sell-on in their deal with Everton. But it's profit based, so only paid on proceeds in excess of what Spurs paid.

Unless MK Dons solicitors are morons of course.

The smart thing to do though, is what Norwich did with Emi Buendia, and buy out sell the on clause for a relatively trivial amount once it becomes clear you have a serious talent on your hands and well before any transfer deal.

 

[3offTheTee]

Norwich have 11 points to Newcastle's 10 in the same period.

Burnley have 4 points. As do Watford.

Have they all played the same number of games CY In the time involved? I realise you are talking about ’a period’.

 

[fundy]

Have they all played the same number of games CY In the time involved? I realise you are talking about ’a period’.

Points from last 5 games:

Norwich 6
Leeds 6
Newcastle 5
Brentford 3
Burnley 2
Everton 1
Watford 1

Points from last 10 games:

Leeds 11
Newcastle 10
Burnley 9
Norwich 8
Brentford 7
Everton 5
Watford 4

 

[Canary_Yellow]

Have they all played the same number of games CY In the time involved? I realise you are talking about ’a period’.

I don't know. I can check that though, as you note, I was just fact checking Bdill93's statement about points accumulated since Eddie Howe took over.

Burnley have managed 7 games
Watford have played 9 games
Newcastle have played 10 games
Norwich have played 11

So PPG is equal for Norwich and Newcastle in that time. Burnley and Watford both some way behind on both metrics.

Games in hand for teams at the bottom are less relevant than those at the top. Also hard to read much in to short term form as there will be spells where the fixtures mean teams at the bottom will lose a few in a row, the thing that really matters is how they do when playing each other.

Brentford shouldn't be ruled out of the relegation picture either in my opinion. They should be ok, but they need to pick up a decent haul of points from Palace, Norwich, Newcastle and Burnley (4 out of their next 6 games).

 

[Bdill93]

I don't know. I can check that though, as you note, I was just fact checking Bdill93's statement about points accumulated since Eddie Howe took over.

Burnley have managed 7 games
Watford have played 9 games
Newcastle have played 10 games
Norwich have played 11

So PPG is equal for Norwich and Newcastle in that time. Burnley and Watford both some way behind on both metrics.

Games in hand for teams at the bottom are less relevant than those at the top. Also hard to read much in to short term form as there will be spells where the fixtures mean teams at the bottom will lose a few in a row, the thing that really matters is how they do when playing each other.

Brentford shouldn't be ruled out of the relegation picture either in my opinion. They should be ok, but they need to pick up a decent haul of points from Palace, Norwich, Newcastle and Burnley (4 out of their next 6 games).

I mean I wasnt claiming to be captain stat man... Maybe I read it before the last game was played - which you won and therefore different statistics.


Who do you think goes down was my question - obviously you think you're staying up!