mungo57 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Hugh Jass said: @mungo57 - Ighalo - yay or nay? Word around the campfire is we're close to having a deal tied up for him. Good striker on a poor run, or one season wonder? I wasn't aware he was rumoured to go (thought nobody wanted him) but having googled it I assume you are a West Bromwich fan? Iggy is a great player when he wants to be I just think he is a bit wayward at the moment. Word amongst Watford fans is that he isn't enjoying things under Mazarri. His system favours 1 striker and only Amrabat seems capable of crossing the ball at the moment for us so lack of service is an issue. Iggys hold up play for us is second only to Deeney and the man is a natural finisher when he's on song. Having said that if we could get at least £20m for him I'd be happy we could buy 2 players with that or it means Sinclair and Okaka if they keep fit could play more. If you are indeed West Bromwich would be a good signing for you would fit your system to a tee. Pulls could def get the best out of him again. Edited January 20, 2017 by mungo57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 11 hours ago, mungo57 said: I wasn't aware he was rumoured to go (thought nobody wanted him) but having googled it I assume you are a West Bromwich fan? Iggy is a great player when he wants to be I just think he is a bit wayward at the moment. Word amongst Watford fans is that he isn't enjoying things under Mazarri. His system favours 1 striker and only Amrabat seems capable of crossing the ball at the moment for us so lack of service is an issue. Iggys hold up play for us is second only to Deeney and the man is a natural finisher when he's on song. Having said that if we could get at least £20m for him I'd be happy we could buy 2 players with that or it means Sinclair and Okaka if they keep fit could play more. If you are indeed West Bromwich would be a good signing for you would fit your system to a tee. Pulls could def get the best out of him again. I am indeed an Albion fan. £17m seems a lot for a striker who has only scored twice all season and I wonder if there's better out there for that money. That said TP wants him and I'm happy to trust his judgement on this one. I'm just glad we've finally got shot of Sulky Saido. He's Stoke's problem now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 These early kick offs for TV really kill the atmosphere - Anfield is like a morgue. Reckon there'll be more noise down the road at Haydock this afternoon unless Liverpool score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, TheGayTent said: These early kick offs for TV really kill the atmosphere - Anfield is like a morgue. Reckon there'll be more noise down the road at Haydock this afternoon unless Liverpool score. That's just a normal famous anfield atmosphere isn't it? Belt out you'll never walk alone, silence until they score, silence, then belt out you'll never walk alone in the 92ND minute. Then the media tell you about the famous anfield atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Ha - I couldn't possibly enter NW banter but without wishing to defend the loveable mickeys their ground isn't the only one that suffers in these midday kick offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Klopp putting Matip up top and playing hoofball a week after having a pop at Utd for doing it. But LFC lost. Swansea at home. Liverpool really are the gift that keep on giving. Every single season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 2 hours ago, The Nal said: Klopp putting Matip up top and playing hoofball a week after having a pop at Utd for doing it. But LFC lost. Swansea at home. Liverpool really are the gift that keep on giving. Every single season. You should of kept quiet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaosmark2 Posted January 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 6 hours ago, Hugh Jass said: I'm just glad we've finally got shot of Sulky Saido. He's Stoke's problem now. £12m for a player who's been in a sulk and barely played in 18 months, with 6 months left on his contract. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 £12m is nothing though. Were he to score 12 goals next season he's worth 2 or 3 times that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 They wouldn't of for him much cheaper in the summer would they? Would of gone to a tribunal similar to ings. You would of thought a few more clubs would of been in for him to. So wins all round as baggies get rid with cash in pocket, stoke get a player who has massive potential and player gets new start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Fair play to Ogbonna for playing for so long whilst injured and delaying an op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, TheGayTent said: £12m is nothing though. Were he to score 12 goals next season he's worth 2 or 3 times that. He's a bad egg. I can already tell you what will happen. He'll start next season on fire, score a few goals and everyone will be talking about him again. Then he'll start making noises about wanting to play for bigger teams, play in the Champions League. Next thing you know he's having a strop and tweeting about how he's been mistreated. A spell in the reserves and massive weight gain later and he's next to useless. On the train back to London after a very successful afternoon at the Hawthorns. Three points (Sunderland are terrible, no way they're staying up) and 200 notes won on my accumulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said: On the train back to London after a very successful afternoon at the Hawthorns. Three points (Sunderland are terrible, no way they're staying up) and 200 notes won on my accumulator. Fair play, looked like you would have been a bit lonely again today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 2 hours ago, TheGayTent said: Fair play, looked like you would have been a bit lonely again today Not at all, 24 and a half thousand (capacity is 26) so was fine. It's a misconception that attendances are down under Pulis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 45 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Not at all, 24 and a half thousand (capacity is 26) so was fine. It's a misconception that attendances are down under Pulis. A non tv league game played on a Saturday at 3 o'clock when tickets are £25 for adults and just a tenner for kids - all that plus you're 8th in the league yet there's empties all round the ground.... It's a fact that attendances are down this season on last season. If it's not Pulis what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 9 minutes ago, TheGayTent said: A non tv league game played on a Saturday at 3 o'clock when tickets are £25 for adults and just a tenner for kids - all that plus you're 8th in the league yet there's empties all round the ground.... It's a fact that attendances are down this season on last season. If it's not Pulis what is it? I was there today, as I am most weeks. We never sell out, never have, but there weren't that many empty seats that I could see around the ground. We have a core fanbase of around 20,000 who go regularly plus whatever the away team brings (Sunderland had a decent turnout considering the shite the team produces). Pulis wasn't popular at all to begin with, all the way up until earlier this season, but the last few months have seen a real change in attitude. There's always going to be a few who are too stubborn to change but most Albion fans can now see what he's trying to do. We're not playing bad, typically Pulis football anymore. We're actually playing some decent stuff, especially at home. There's a wider issue amongst Albion fans than just Pulis, we yoyo'd for years in the 00's but now we're in our seventh consecutive season, safely ensconced in mid-table with nothing to play for (we know Europe is a pipe dream). For a while now there's been a feeling of apathy amongst the fan base. This is realistically as good as it's going to get for us and yet people aren't that bothered. The Premier League sheen has well and truly worn off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Ahh apathy - got you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsell Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 6 hours ago, TheGayTent said: Fair play to Ogbonna for playing for so long whilst injured and delaying an op. Does help to explain some of his defending this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 8 hours ago, mjsell said: Does help to explain some of his defending this season No, that would be his transfer fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsell Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, TheGayTent said: No, that would be his transfer fee. Around the same cost as Fonte? If not more I think £8m for Fonte is an absolute bargain btw. Edited January 22, 2017 by mjsell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayTent Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 34 minutes ago, mjsell said: Around the same cost as Fonte? If not more I think £8m for Fonte is an absolute bargain btw. Difference is Ogbonna was 27 not 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Horrible news about Mason https://twitter.com/MirrorFootball/status/823284595844071424?s=01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sdvruxk Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 30 minutes ago, zahidf said: Horrible news about Mason https://twitter.com/MirrorFootball/status/823284595844071424?s=01 Except he's in a "stable" condition and is not fighting for his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 1 hour ago, sdvruxk said: Except he's in a "stable" condition and is not fighting for his life. Ah few. Bloody daily mirror! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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