| Do we need much in Jan 19:16 - Jan 10 with 2444 views | Nutkins_Return |
Think we need to be careful and not blow a load of cash for the sake of it like with Mcateer (not his fault!).
We are strong in all areas. Burns is basically like the recruitment team finding an ideal low cost winger and signing him. Lovely stuff.
Cairney would be a good addition and if you can get someone of that sort of quality great. Ditto if we could get a quality striker at low cost then also great. But not the end of the World if we go as we are. It's just mainly the boring element of it and as fans we just like to see one. |  |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:20 - Jan 10 with 2133 views | Dubtractor |
We are absolutely not strong at centre forward. Akpom and Azon (especially Azon) illustrated that very clearly today!
I honestly think that a decent centre forward signing is the difference between top 2 or the playoffs.
Other than that I largely agree with you though. |  |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:22 - Jan 10 with 2099 views | Nutkins_Return |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:20 - Jan 10 by Dubtractor |
We are absolutely not strong at centre forward. Akpom and Azon (especially Azon) illustrated that very clearly today!
I honestly think that a decent centre forward signing is the difference between top 2 or the playoffs.
Other than that I largely agree with you though. |
It's the obvious area that if we can we have to i.e. if we can get a player of the right quality and bit silly money. That's just going to be so difficult to do.
Commented on your post on another thread a moment ago on the same. I do think it's not completely in the personnel. I'm not convinced it's fully on them. But Moore did show what is possible before but I'm not sure the service is the same. | |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:23 - Jan 10 with 2083 views | Nutkins_Return |
You need to quantify this. Yes means what? Surely not big numbers?
My point is we need 1-2 (only if we can get better which for CF for example is tough). Surely you don't mean we need quite a few? | |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:28 - Jan 10 with 2045 views | Dubtractor |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:22 - Jan 10 by Nutkins_Return |
It's the obvious area that if we can we have to i.e. if we can get a player of the right quality and bit silly money. That's just going to be so difficult to do.
Commented on your post on another thread a moment ago on the same. I do think it's not completely in the personnel. I'm not convinced it's fully on them. But Moore did show what is possible before but I'm not sure the service is the same. |
I'll reply here rather than the other thread. Azon just isn't good enough, I love his energy and enthusiasm, but we've all seen enough now to know that he's not a finisher, he hits the deck too easily, and his decision making/final ball is fairly consistently poor. Not every signing works!
Akpom I'm just not sure what his best position is. He has struggled at 10, and lots have suggested he is a centre forward, but today as a centre forward he kept coming deep after the ball and leaving us without a striker. But ultimately he has delivered very little indeed in half a season.
Hirst we all know has the tools to do the job for us, but has struggled a bit this season, albeit by a mile is our best option currently. | |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:31 - Jan 10 with 2020 views | J2BLUE |
We NEED a CM and a ST IMO.
Another 'nice to have' would be cover at CB. Again, just my opinion. Everything is fine while all of our CBs are fit but as soon as one isn't we're looking at playing someone out of position. Why risk it? Especially with Greaves being our back up LB as well. One more for cover seems about right. If we can rebalance the squad by losing a RB or two then why not?
We need squad space. Humphreys is one. Clarke would be another. Baggott could go out on loan.
That is enough for a CM, ST and a CB. |  |
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| Two things.... on 19:33 - Jan 10 with 2028 views | Bloots |
...firstly, I have it on very, very good authority that we didn't/won't pay anything like the fee for McAteer that has been reported. It's closer to half the figure and even that's dependent on various add-ons.
Secondly, we definitely need a goal scorer. Someone that can at least make the keeper work when presented with a half chance. Yet again, it should be our utmost priority.
Chuck as much cash at it as we can I say. |  |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:33 - Jan 10 with 2006 views | ipswichtillidie |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:31 - Jan 10 by J2BLUE |
We NEED a CM and a ST IMO.
Another 'nice to have' would be cover at CB. Again, just my opinion. Everything is fine while all of our CBs are fit but as soon as one isn't we're looking at playing someone out of position. Why risk it? Especially with Greaves being our back up LB as well. One more for cover seems about right. If we can rebalance the squad by losing a RB or two then why not?
We need squad space. Humphreys is one. Clarke would be another. Baggott could go out on loan.
That is enough for a CM, ST and a CB. |
Wilson and Cairney gets us up imo. |  |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:35 - Jan 10 with 1978 views | Deano69 |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:20 - Jan 10 by Dubtractor |
We are absolutely not strong at centre forward. Akpom and Azon (especially Azon) illustrated that very clearly today!
I honestly think that a decent centre forward signing is the difference between top 2 or the playoffs.
Other than that I largely agree with you though. |
Absolutely this. |  |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:35 - Jan 10 with 1980 views | Nutkins_Return |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:28 - Jan 10 by Dubtractor |
I'll reply here rather than the other thread. Azon just isn't good enough, I love his energy and enthusiasm, but we've all seen enough now to know that he's not a finisher, he hits the deck too easily, and his decision making/final ball is fairly consistently poor. Not every signing works!
Akpom I'm just not sure what his best position is. He has struggled at 10, and lots have suggested he is a centre forward, but today as a centre forward he kept coming deep after the ball and leaving us without a striker. But ultimately he has delivered very little indeed in half a season.
Hirst we all know has the tools to do the job for us, but has struggled a bit this season, albeit by a mile is our best option currently. |
Head says you are right. I mean you are right and I think CF is the obvious area. Big if in terms of getting improved quality. Wilson linked again as per Phil's article. So much risk in that one. Match fitness, general fitness and does he fit our system. Obviously has the quality.
Azon is gutting. Love the guy but he doesn't seem to have the finishing. Aprt of me think he is a bit like a championship version of Falcao when he went to the prem. Seemed to lose his finishing superpowers and was almost trying to hard and never relaxed in his finishing. Just want him to work but can't see it at the minute. If he could finish he'd be an absolute asset. | |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:37 - Jan 10 with 1942 views | LeoMuff |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:31 - Jan 10 by J2BLUE |
We NEED a CM and a ST IMO.
Another 'nice to have' would be cover at CB. Again, just my opinion. Everything is fine while all of our CBs are fit but as soon as one isn't we're looking at playing someone out of position. Why risk it? Especially with Greaves being our back up LB as well. One more for cover seems about right. If we can rebalance the squad by losing a RB or two then why not?
We need squad space. Humphreys is one. Clarke would be another. Baggott could go out on loan.
That is enough for a CM, ST and a CB. |
CM and striker are essential, I would like a 10 as well, as we have no cover for Nunez.
Can’t see central defender being high on their list with Dara, Kipre, Greaves, Baggott. With Johnson able to cover as well. |  |
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| Two things.... on 19:38 - Jan 10 with 1938 views | Nutkins_Return |
| Two things.... on 19:33 - Jan 10 by Bloots |
...firstly, I have it on very, very good authority that we didn't/won't pay anything like the fee for McAteer that has been reported. It's closer to half the figure and even that's dependent on various add-ons.
Secondly, we definitely need a goal scorer. Someone that can at least make the keeper work when presented with a half chance. Yet again, it should be our utmost priority.
Chuck as much cash at it as we can I say. |
Interesting. If that is the case I'm amazed we haven't made that public. Not the figure but the fact it's much less (like the club did with Waghorn for example). I mean Ashton isn't shy coming forward with info like that and it would be an obvious thing to do to take that weight off his shoulders.
It's been a really toxic few with the fans that has added unnecessary pressure. If we paid £5-6 mil it makes more sense and one for the future who can help now situation. | |
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| From what I've been told.... on 19:44 - Jan 10 with 1830 views | Bloots |
| Two things.... on 19:38 - Jan 10 by Nutkins_Return |
Interesting. If that is the case I'm amazed we haven't made that public. Not the figure but the fact it's much less (like the club did with Waghorn for example). I mean Ashton isn't shy coming forward with info like that and it would be an obvious thing to do to take that weight off his shoulders.
It's been a really toxic few with the fans that has added unnecessary pressure. If we paid £5-6 mil it makes more sense and one for the future who can help now situation. |
....that's about the actual figure.
They are pretty much all undisclosed anyway, so it's always a bit odd when a figure gets quoted. Not sure where the original figure came from, Leicester probably!
Not sure any public comment helps anyone really.
Anyway, we still need a goalscorer. | |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 19:51 - Jan 10 with 1753 views | Smoresy |
I really think we could be an Azor injury away from drawing or losing many midfield battles in the second half of the season. All is rosy now but it takes just one unfortunate moment.
We could cope with a Nunez injury maybe but I haven't seen us do so at Championship level yet, which is a worry. Clarke was very good today.
Up front is one of perhaps two positions, the other RW, where we don't have anyone performing to very high Championship level currently. We have quantity in both though and are reliably scoring goals, or at least we are as long as others in the spine remain fit. McKenna mentioned it earlier; we've been blessed with fit players mostly.
It would be irresponsible imo to not sign another central midfielder, risky to not sign another striker, and I'm less sure about CAM. | | | |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:53 - Jan 10 with 1733 views | bartyg |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:31 - Jan 10 by J2BLUE |
We NEED a CM and a ST IMO.
Another 'nice to have' would be cover at CB. Again, just my opinion. Everything is fine while all of our CBs are fit but as soon as one isn't we're looking at playing someone out of position. Why risk it? Especially with Greaves being our back up LB as well. One more for cover seems about right. If we can rebalance the squad by losing a RB or two then why not?
We need squad space. Humphreys is one. Clarke would be another. Baggott could go out on loan.
That is enough for a CM, ST and a CB. |
Playing a back four I'm sure we're fine given how good Greaves is as a first back up and Baggott has looked fine when he's been required. |  | | |
| Do we need much in Jan on 20:06 - Jan 10 with 1655 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
I think a 10 and a CM are essential.
We need a ball player to support Nunez so badly. Our right hand sign doesnt create much at all. If Nunez goes down we are in big trouble. |  |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 20:29 - Jan 10 with 1560 views | jas0999 |
We need a striker - Akpom and Azon aren’t doing the business. Neither have performed well and been underwhelming. | | | |
| From what I've been told.... on 20:39 - Jan 10 with 1494 views | Nutkins_Return |
| From what I've been told.... on 19:44 - Jan 10 by Bloots |
....that's about the actual figure.
They are pretty much all undisclosed anyway, so it's always a bit odd when a figure gets quoted. Not sure where the original figure came from, Leicester probably!
Not sure any public comment helps anyone really.
Anyway, we still need a goalscorer. |
I think confirmation we didn't pay anything £12 mil would massively help the lad. No need to disclose the figure. I really would like to think you are right. The fact nobody disputed the figure and multiple sources ran with it + it was enough to mean Leicester didn't have to sell the expected other players made me think it must be correct. Honestly hope you are right. | |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 21:29 - Jan 10 with 1302 views | RetroBlue |
The position we really need in this January window, is a striker. And if that was the only player we brought in, as long as hes effective, will make all the difference. But strikers like that are rarely available in January, and if they were, would cost a fortune. |  |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 21:36 - Jan 10 with 1262 views | ipswichtillidie |
| Do we need much in Jan on 20:29 - Jan 10 by jas0999 |
We need a striker - Akpom and Azon aren’t doing the business. Neither have performed well and been underwhelming. |
Without being negative both have been extremely underwhelming. Not sure Akpom was brought in as a 9 but he isn’t anywhere near the 10 either. In regards Azon, he’s falls over a lot and so far hasn’t been that clinical finisher or threat we need. If he was holding up play and bringing in others then I may feel a little better about him but consistently lacks innit fronts. Does work hard which is a given tbf. | |
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| From what I've been told.... on 21:38 - Jan 10 with 1253 views | SuffolkPunchFC |
| From what I've been told.... on 20:39 - Jan 10 by Nutkins_Return |
I think confirmation we didn't pay anything £12 mil would massively help the lad. No need to disclose the figure. I really would like to think you are right. The fact nobody disputed the figure and multiple sources ran with it + it was enough to mean Leicester didn't have to sell the expected other players made me think it must be correct. Honestly hope you are right. |
I think these multiple sources all referenced David Ornstein’s tweet - nothing independent of that ever came out from what I remember. Undisclosed is undisclosed, making all figures mentioned speculation.
Several people have previously suggested the figure is far lower - possible half the £12M McAteer has been beaten up over. | | | |
| Do we need much in Jan on 23:47 - Jan 10 with 1062 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:20 - Jan 10 by Dubtractor |
We are absolutely not strong at centre forward. Akpom and Azon (especially Azon) illustrated that very clearly today!
I honestly think that a decent centre forward signing is the difference between top 2 or the playoffs.
Other than that I largely agree with you though. |
Ive tried to be kind to akpom and thought maybe as a 9 hed be a better player for us
But at the moment I dont even think al hamadi would be any worse uptop than akpom and azon. |  |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 00:31 - Jan 11 with 1012 views | bournemouthblue |
| Do we need much in Jan on 19:23 - Jan 10 by Nutkins_Return |
You need to quantify this. Yes means what? Surely not big numbers?
My point is we need 1-2 (only if we can get better which for CF for example is tough). Surely you don't mean we need quite a few? |
We need quality over quantity as you say
We could do with that extra bit of quality to get us over the line |  |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 01:49 - Jan 11 with 935 views | Stenvict |
We need players for next season in the PL (if we get there). I have a lot of faith that our current squad will finish top 2 at least, but that's mainly down to the lack of quality from the rest of the division. | |
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| Do we need much in Jan on 02:49 - Jan 11 with 887 views | itfcsuth |
9 is an absolute must, 10 feels pretty vital, and cover for Azor if we can find the right one.
They seem the obvious areas, we’ve known that for a little while now, so hopefully we are doing the early work to get them in as soon as possible. |  | | |
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