16-02-2020, 01:58 PM
This debate will go on forever. Some signings work, some don't. The difference over the last couple of windows is that we have looked for relatively cheap deals. The strike rate still appears about the same.
My opinion:
Samba, Sow, Ribeiro- Fantastic acquisitions who are key members of our 1st XI.
Silva- Decent acquisition especially for the money. Is holding down a spot and when we play well so does he.
Jenkinson- A bit pricey for a back up, but was probably bought to play. Matty Cash has made this deal look worse than it is, so no complaints.
Mir/Muric - So bad it hurts.
Semedo- Average signing. An enigma, early season looked a player. Struggled since. Saying that, he got himself into the box yesterday which led to Watsons pass to Cash for goal.
Chema- oK signing. Great business, profit made in less than 6 months. If he could head the ball more dominantly he would make a top centre half, if he could attack better he would make a top left back. He is neither.
Bostock- Now appears a pointless signing, in part due to Watsons class. Nice passer, but cant run.
Too early to judge January additions properly however:
Dhiakhaby: Unconvinced. Pace to burn, but gives the ball away alot. (As did Silva for a while)
Walker: Doesnt count, plus finishing off DirtyLeeds gives him a pass.
Bong: Good pedigree to back up Ribeiro who could easily have been sidelined for rest of season by that thuggish tackle. Not sure some of our fans would be prepared to get behind him if needed though.
I've probably forgotten some. But a Leicester fan I know said they sign loads of players that don't contribute anything, but the headlines focus on there successful ones like Kante, Drinkwater and Slabhead due to profits. Imagine that? Focusing on the positive ones. It's easy to look at successful signings at other clubs and say why didn't we get him or him after they do well-Norwich fans moaned about signing nobody Pukki when they signed him on a free-but I am sure every club has hits and misses.
I think 3 crucial players out of 11 first teamers (4 including Silva) represents a very good Summer window for a team in top 6. Or am I being delusional as I am spending a fortune following these lads around the country and trying to back them in the final straight?
Only 11 can play, taking your chance when selected is not as easy as some make out. They are on the bench for a reason and lose match fitness. Look at Albert, his contributions became less and less significant as time wore on, no rhythm. I think the demise of The Central League for reserves has had a bigger impact than people acknowledge. How do Carvalho and co get minutes to be ready when the time comes? I digress. Imho looking at our current starting XI I think the acquisition team are doing ok-I have no agenda other than wanting to watch us win.
My opinion:
Samba, Sow, Ribeiro- Fantastic acquisitions who are key members of our 1st XI.
Silva- Decent acquisition especially for the money. Is holding down a spot and when we play well so does he.
Jenkinson- A bit pricey for a back up, but was probably bought to play. Matty Cash has made this deal look worse than it is, so no complaints.
Mir/Muric - So bad it hurts.
Semedo- Average signing. An enigma, early season looked a player. Struggled since. Saying that, he got himself into the box yesterday which led to Watsons pass to Cash for goal.
Chema- oK signing. Great business, profit made in less than 6 months. If he could head the ball more dominantly he would make a top centre half, if he could attack better he would make a top left back. He is neither.
Bostock- Now appears a pointless signing, in part due to Watsons class. Nice passer, but cant run.
Too early to judge January additions properly however:
Dhiakhaby: Unconvinced. Pace to burn, but gives the ball away alot. (As did Silva for a while)
Walker: Doesnt count, plus finishing off DirtyLeeds gives him a pass.
Bong: Good pedigree to back up Ribeiro who could easily have been sidelined for rest of season by that thuggish tackle. Not sure some of our fans would be prepared to get behind him if needed though.
I've probably forgotten some. But a Leicester fan I know said they sign loads of players that don't contribute anything, but the headlines focus on there successful ones like Kante, Drinkwater and Slabhead due to profits. Imagine that? Focusing on the positive ones. It's easy to look at successful signings at other clubs and say why didn't we get him or him after they do well-Norwich fans moaned about signing nobody Pukki when they signed him on a free-but I am sure every club has hits and misses.
I think 3 crucial players out of 11 first teamers (4 including Silva) represents a very good Summer window for a team in top 6. Or am I being delusional as I am spending a fortune following these lads around the country and trying to back them in the final straight?
Only 11 can play, taking your chance when selected is not as easy as some make out. They are on the bench for a reason and lose match fitness. Look at Albert, his contributions became less and less significant as time wore on, no rhythm. I think the demise of The Central League for reserves has had a bigger impact than people acknowledge. How do Carvalho and co get minutes to be ready when the time comes? I digress. Imho looking at our current starting XI I think the acquisition team are doing ok-I have no agenda other than wanting to watch us win.