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Post by TheBra1n on Sept 2, 2013 18:52:42 GMT
we have fixed the left back problem with a proven international and a young un thought highly off in the game, added lots of variety on the wings with assaidi and Arnautovic, Ireland could be a great deal for us, on loan so if he doesnt work out we can send him back but maybe he has a point to prove and will want to but and most important for me we have managed to keep hold off Bego, Huth and Shawcross HAPPY DAYS  |
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Post by cartman123 on Sept 2, 2013 18:53:31 GMT
But we haven't solved the goalscoring issue. We need a proven goalscorer. Otherwise signing all these fancy wide players is pointless.
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Post by Kjones9 on Sept 2, 2013 18:54:00 GMT
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Post by stokemark on Sept 2, 2013 18:55:46 GMT
It's not 'great' and its not terrible
Infact truth be told we don't know what it is until we see how things develop further.
Mind you, I was one who was chuffed with Crouch so I clearly know fuck all !
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Post by RF10 on Sept 2, 2013 18:56:36 GMT
But we haven't solved the goalscoring issue. We need a proven goalscorer. Otherwise signing all these fancy wide players is pointless. Not if they can score or create goal scoring opportunities. I reckon Arnie will chip in with a few and certainly look like the 'striker' will have more service than previous. I seriously doubted MH, however at this moment I am feeling very confident. |
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Post by redwhite on Sept 2, 2013 18:56:50 GMT
But we haven't solved the goalscoring issue. We need a proven goalscorer. Otherwise signing all these fancy wide players is pointless. It's not pointless. Crouch/Jones will be presented with more opportunities now that the Walters Etherington combination has been seemingly replaced by the Assaidi Arnautovic combination. |
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Post by rambob on Sept 2, 2013 18:56:51 GMT
I still thought Arnautovic was a striker.
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Post by The battheader chronicles on Sept 2, 2013 18:57:25 GMT
But we haven't solved the goalscoring issue. We need a proven goalscorer. Otherwise signing all these fancy wide players is pointless. Not true in my opinion we now have the players to supply KJ and choice ( KJ my 1st choice) get the right supply to jones and he'll bang em in |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 18:58:23 GMT
If we had signed a proven goal scorer I would be buzzing but feeling a little dissapointed tbh.
But the other players I'm happy about and just as happy with the new manager.
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Post by TheBra1n on Sept 2, 2013 18:58:30 GMT
But we haven't solved the goalscoring issue. We need a proven goalscorer. Otherwise signing all these fancy wide players is pointless. alot of our problems have been creating the chances, not putting them away, we have the players capable of putting it in the back of the net but last season they survived on scraps, no excuse now. Jones had a great season when ethers and pennant were on fire, give him the right ball and he will do the business |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 19:08:38 GMT
On paper, it's a 'very good' window.
Great would be a quality striker in, and 3-4 fringe players out (Kightly, Edu, Shotton + Crouch)
Still happy with it. Well done LHM.
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Post by sjohank on Sept 2, 2013 19:18:40 GMT
But we haven't solved the goalscoring issue. We need a proven goalscorer. Otherwise signing all these fancy wide players is pointless. It's not pointless. Crouch/Jones will be presented with more opportunities now that the Walters Etherington combination has been seemingly replaced by the Assaidi Arnautovic combination. This. Take it easy, cartman :-) |
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Post by musik on Sept 2, 2013 19:22:11 GMT
We didn't have any left back problem to begin with.
But I'm pleased with the window so far. I like Assaidi the most.
Unfortunately though, we might have to start next season with 9 or 12 minus points
since we have to many players in our squad now, according to a source of mine.
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Post by assburgers on Sept 2, 2013 19:24:33 GMT
5mill spent. Solved a few problems. Did you expect MH to solve all problems in one window? He has done extremely well with Cartwright et al IMO.
And for the glass half empty types, January ain't that far away
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Post by desman2 on Sept 2, 2013 19:25:35 GMT
In a way this window has been no different than others. The only thing that separates them is that in this window the players bought will actually play and not fester in the reserves. Rather than aquire 5 players of which only 2 will be regulars, weve got 5 who are of a quality to be considered to start weekly. Its better management of money available and I think its now a building project abit at a time. The money is there. Its just being invested differently.
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Post by sjohank on Sept 2, 2013 19:25:51 GMT
But we haven't solved the goalscoring issue. We need a proven goalscorer. Otherwise signing all these fancy wide players is pointless. alot of our problems have been creating the chances, not putting them away, we have the players capable of putting it in the back of the net but last season they survived on scraps, no excuse now. Jones had a great season when ethers and pennant were on fire, give him the right ball and he will do the business We're in a KJ bubble atm. Don't forget we also have Crouch. With service from our new and pacy wingers, he should soon be back in the goalscoring business. |
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Post by unknown182 on Sept 2, 2013 19:26:23 GMT
I still thought Arnautovic is a striker. Me too. I think he has all the qualities to be a top striker |
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Post by stokiejoe on Sept 2, 2013 19:29:18 GMT
I still thought Arnautovic is a striker. He is but everyone prefers to ignore it as it spoils the story.  |
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Post by stokiejoe on Sept 2, 2013 19:31:45 GMT
We didn't have any left back problem to begin with. But I'm pleased with the window so far. I like Assaidi the most. Unfortunately though, we might have to start next season with 9 or 12 minus points since we have to many players in our squad now, according to a source of mine. we had great problems at left back when Wilson was injured. We haven't announced our squad yet and the loan window opens next week. |
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Post by wuzza on Sept 2, 2013 19:41:00 GMT
Its absolutely impossible to say what sort of window its been.
No-one has a clue how most of the players signed will perform in the Premier League. Its wait and see time.
What has definitely been good is that we have kept hold of the core strength of our team.
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Post by sjohank on Sept 2, 2013 19:40:59 GMT
I still thought Arnautovic is a striker. He is but everyone prefers to ignore it as it spoils the story. He's both (forward/winger). An exciting, pacy and extremely skilled player. Fantastic signing! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 19:41:33 GMT
I think we were in need of a striker.
Still time to bin a few.
A RB and a cover CB are needed for a complete squad imo. Very happy with what we've got right now, but a striker would see us pushing top 10. As it stands I think we'll be safe but nothing more :/
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Post by mtrstudent on Sept 2, 2013 19:45:18 GMT
I'm feeling alright.
With the system we're playing now, we should still get the sorts of goals we did under Pulis, but also a few more from the wingers and if we pop Kenwyne up top he'll get lots more service and should be good for a 15 goal season. If that doesn't work then there's always January.
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Post by stokiejoe on Sept 2, 2013 19:49:12 GMT
Don't see us playing with wingers as such, hence the need to pass on the floor more.
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Post by kingstokie on Sept 2, 2013 20:00:39 GMT
Pieters - £3 million Pennant - Free Muniesa - Free Agudelo - Free Arnautovic - £2 million (if true) Assaidi - Free (on loan) Ireland - Free (on loan) 7 new players and only £5m spent. Main weak points have been strengthened. No key players lost. N'zonzi is happy to stay. Happy days |
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Post by lagwafis on Sept 2, 2013 20:12:27 GMT
I'd have liked another striker but if Hughes feels he can still get something out of the Crouch, Jones etc. by building pace and creativity around them then I'll go along with his several decades of experience as a top flight centre forward and manager.
We all know Crouch was dreadful last season, isolated twenty yards ahead of an often clueless midfield. Likewise Jerome and Jones stuck on the bench the moment they showed any real form over Christmas
A big challenge for him both tactically and as a man manager. Impressive if he pulls it off.
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Post by yeswilko on Sept 2, 2013 20:21:43 GMT
Very happy potter tonight, some clever shrewd signings made, squad strengthened and best players kept hold of. Well done Hughes and well done stoke!!
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Post by samdamule on Sept 3, 2013 8:01:54 GMT
I still thought Arnautovic is a striker. He is but everyone prefers to ignore it as it spoils the story. He can play either striker or on wings, I'd be interested to see a front 3 of Assaidi, arnautovic, pennant |
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Post by foster on Sept 3, 2013 8:06:26 GMT
It's not pointless. Crouch/Jones will be presented with more opportunities now that the Walters Etherington combination has been seemingly replaced by the Assaidi Arnautovic combination. This. Take it easy, cartman :-) Makes me wonder what some fans actually think wingers are for. More delivery = more goals. The need for a prolific goalscorer is largely exaggerated imo. We can only judge our strikers based on the chances they have to score, which isn't many. What I'm most pleased about in this window is that we have a number of players who could turn out to be absolutely fantastic, for little money and at low risk. |
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Post by ruts66 on Sept 3, 2013 8:21:40 GMT
The elite clubs have spent mega-millions yet I doubt they'll do better against us than last season.
In fact, I think our new, positive approach will bring us closer to them despite only spending £5m.
The important thing is that we are going to be so much better against the teams around us.
We've had a great start and now we've added Assaidi and Arnie (not sure about Ireland, yet) - exciting times.
This is only Hughesy's 1st window and I, for one, am very happy at where we are at this juncture...
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