There won't be any strategy behind the signings, they'll just be born out of opportunity and convenience as usual.
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There won't be any strategy behind the signings, they'll just be born out of opportunity and convenience as usual.
That's the problem really, you just can't see us doing what we need to, I'd love it if we could have belief that we'd be going all out and signing the quality players we need, but we've seen this all played out countless times before so we know how it goes.Quote:
Originally Posted by saintnickle
I agree, don't know why it has to be this way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
Yep, agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Özim
I kind of do think there is a strategy and it will pan out like this. We'll identify a striker we need, he'll be pricey...we'll go in with our customary "lowball" offer, the said club will get offended and tell us to up our offer, we'll do nothing with a view to dragging the price down on deadline day. Nothing will materialise with that deal.
We'll most likely then go on to sign one or two players in positions we don't need, most likely an attacking midfield/number 10 who we will look to convert into a winger or striker, basically any other position than his preferred.
On transfer deadline day, we'll be in need of a key player or two and will attempt to loan in those players but fail because we left it too late.
A typical "Arsene" Arsenal transfer window.
It is a simple equation really.... Identify the targets you want and alternatives to those targets. The less likely you are to meet the demands of the selling club, the more alternatives/contingencies you need to those prime targets!
I would forgive the inaction in other areas if he only went out and bought a world class forward at last!
Got tired of grey weather, moved to Mallorca and started enjoying life away from the internet ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by saintnickle
Good for you mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by JonasTC
Bastard!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JonasTC
Yeah, that's what I meant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slacker
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Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn