January Transfer Window 2014

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Wed 18 Dec 2013, 7:30 pm

First topic message reminder :

I'm gonna open this up now as I contemplate watching the shower of poop I'm about to watch.

What strong rumours have we heard? What do teams need? Where do you think the money will be spent?

I shall start you off with rumours surrounding Lambert maybe considering West Ham and similarly West Ham going to Spurs cap in hand to request a loan of Defoe or Adebayor (sources not so tight haha)

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 2:09 pm

John wrote:Olly, your worst nightmare. Hughton states, "There is an interest in Jonas Gutierrez, but there's nothing to confirm at this moment. If that changes, we will let you know".

We had him in his prime & he was dreadful. Now he's in decline. Basically your getting a player than runs all day but has no actual technical ability at all & carries a spiderman mask in his pants, that he never actually gets out.

I'm currently feeling a mixture of anger, depression and downright sadness at this.

It makes no sense. We don't need a winger. Play the kid Murphy he's done better than Snodgrass has all season despite barely playing! Argh just sack the clueless buffoon already!!!! mad

by mystiroakey Mon 13 Jan 2014, 2:24 pm

we bought 10 of them start of the season.

luckily when you buy that many headless chickens one or two end up being ok!!

But still the problem is huge for teams like norwich and palace. It is just so hard to sign players that can boost the squad.

Norwich have been a team that has impressed me over the last few years. But this season is different. Time to get rid me thinks! but I hope you dont

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 2:31 pm

Hughton does seem to get wins in the games he must. The league this tight, that'll probably be enough. Gutierrez will do dogsbody work and might be very useful in games needing fight.

by mystiroakey Mon 13 Jan 2014, 2:34 pm

There are 11 teams within 6 points of last place.

None are safe just yet/

palace and fulham are the favs to go down I would say but only just favs- both could potentially get out of this. Fulham do have some mighty fine players and palace have pulis and a massive amount of fight.

by Liam Mon 13 Jan 2014, 2:35 pm

Yeh, my first initial thought about Guttierrez to Norwich is 'what on earth are they thinking'. At the same time, a winger who will run all day for you when your in a relegation scrap is invaluable. Sometimes it comes down to who wants it more and hard work and grit. Norwich just have to hope their more classy players like Snodgrass, Van Wolfswinkel etc can hit some form and pitch in with a couple of goals.

by Guest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 2:36 pm

but palace have a complete lack of firepower.....and at the end of the day, you can have all the fight in the world, but goals are what's going to keep a side up..

by mystiroakey Mon 13 Jan 2014, 2:39 pm

as i said we are still one of the favs to go down.

but you are still taking nonsense - what keeps a side up is the combination of scoring goals and conceding goals.

and Palace have Murray coming back,

Its ok you can state we will 100% go down if you want. But you are still very incorrect with your summary/

Palace have a shot

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 2:42 pm

Sorry I don't buy that argument about running all day, I could go out there and run all day and throw myself about. He's simply not good enough and he isn't better than Snodgrass, Pilkington, Redmond or Elliott Bennett. Its the most baffling and pointless signing we could possibly make. Especially as we have a youngster in Murphy pushing to make the team as well.

Absolutely clueless management.

by Guest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 2:43 pm

i never said you will 100% go down, you do come out with some rubbish, show me where i said u are down already?

My point is a valid one, a side will need goals to stay up, yes it helps to not concede goals, but to win a football match, you just have to score more than the oppo, end of. To do that you need someone who will score goals, Palace were despeately unlucky to lose Murray to that awful injury however Chamakh has been a flop and no body else has stepped up to the plate.

by mystiroakey Mon 13 Jan 2014, 3:00 pm

CF wrote:i never said you will 100% go down, you do come out with some rubbish, show me where i said u are down already?

My point is a valid one, a side will need goals to stay up, yes it helps to not concede goals, but to win a football match, you just have to score more than the oppo, end of. To do that you need someone who will score goals, Palace were despeately unlucky to lose Murray to that awful injury however Chamakh has been a flop and no body else has stepped up to the plate.

We wernt unlucky... sh!t happens and Murray will be back very shortly(fingers crossed)

We have a shot at staying up. If you cant deal with that fine. I dont care- Carry on glory hunting

by Liam Mon 13 Jan 2014, 3:21 pm

Oh no i'm not saying running around all day will keep you up. Putting chances away and having quality in the final third and conceding the least will keep teams up. What i'm saying is talent isn't everything. QPR probably had a side on paper to be more than capable of staying up yet players didn't pull their weight. I think you need a combination of people who'll put a shift in for you and then obviously people with quality.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:37 pm

Norwich City FC ‏@NorwichCityFC
BREAKING: We will be announcing the arrival of a new player shortly and bringing you exclusive reaction on http://canaries.co.uk #NCFC

It's happening. It's actually happening Sad

by Fernando Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:40 pm

Jonas

January Transfer Window 2014 - Page 10 3559488474

Is that Pilkington out the door?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:43 pm

Fernando wrote:Jonas

Is that Pilkington out the door?

I'd very much doubt it. That link to Swansea is the biggest load of bullsh*t story I've seen, so many errors it's unreal. And Swansea chairman has come out and said they don't sign injured players today, which is basically Pilks all the time lol

by Fernando Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:47 pm

Id hope so Swansea are better then him January Transfer Window 2014 - Page 10 3559488474

Enjoy the sight of Jonas January Transfer Window 2014 - Page 10 3559488474

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:48 pm

Well at least it's only a loan. About the only positive

by NickisBHAFC Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:52 pm

Fantastic signing for Norwich.

by **owen10ozzy** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:52 pm

Olly's day is about to become very special indeed....I can sense the optimism spewing from you with this signing mate Wink

haha! Could be worse, you could already be in the Championship like the mighty Boro!

In other news the mass exodus at Man Utd seems almost certain nowl; various sources have begun...and will continue too...break the news that Evra, Vidic & Ferdinand have all been told they are free to speak to clubs this summer.

Nani seems set for a loan move which could transpire into a permanent one with the rumoured locations at the moment being Sporting Lisbon & AS Roma...though Fulham have now joined the hunt (read into that what you want).

Andersons move to Fiorentina will be wrapped up in the coming days.

Whilst on the subject of United; what are people's thought's regards the summer and Rooney? Do we see him leaving? Whilst he is a pivotal part of the team I'd have to say that if I was Moyes I would move him on. At 28 he isn't getting younger and with 12 months left on his deal it's probably the last chance to get a fair amount for him.

The problem is who do you replace him with and what would be deemed good value for a player whose form blows hot and cold throughout the season (or has tended to over last couple of years)....Chelsea are clearly the most interested party...would anyone take £20 million plus Lukaku?

by Fernando Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:53 pm

by sodhat Mon 13 Jan 2014, 4:57 pm

Fernando wrote:

He has risen

And He shall save the mighty Norwich with a series of disappointing crosses.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 5:00 pm

Fernando wrote:

by Duty281 Mon 13 Jan 2014, 5:01 pm

sodhat wrote:
Fernando wrote:

He has risen

And He shall save the mighty Norwich with a series of disappointing crosses.

He does look very Messiah-like!

by Liam Mon 13 Jan 2014, 5:08 pm

So happy Anderson is on his way out. Good step in the right direction in clearing out the deadwood at utd. Just need a couple of players to come through the door now.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 5:41 pm

mystiroakey wrote:
CF wrote:i never said you will 100% go down, you do come out with some rubbish, show me where i said u are down already?

My point is a valid one, a side will need goals to stay up, yes it helps to not concede goals, but to win a football match, you just have to score more than the oppo, end of. To do that you need someone who will score goals, Palace were despeately unlucky to lose Murray to that awful injury however Chamakh has been a flop and no body else has stepped up to the plate.

We wernt unlucky... sh!t happens and Murray will be back very shortly(fingers crossed)

We have a shot at staying up. If you cant deal with that fine. I dont care- Carry on glory hunting

Glory hunting?! If he's glory hunting he's doing a rubbish job of it!

Sounds a little like you're picking an argument for no reason Mysti! He's pretty right, you were unlucky (sh!t happens but bad luck suits the injury situation too) and you are one of a mix of teams who could very well go down, ourselves included. Although I'd disagree Chamakh has been a flop because Pulis seems to have woken him up a bit.

For all that, goals will be key. Even Sam the pragmatist knows that.

by Guest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 6:08 pm

sodhat wrote:
Fernando wrote:

He has risen

And He shall save the mighty Norwich with a series of disappointing crosses.

Thank god he`s gone. Should mean Coloccini out the door this summer too.

by Guest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 6:27 pm

mystiroakey wrote:
CF wrote:i never said you will 100% go down, you do come out with some rubbish, show me where i said u are down already?

My point is a valid one, a side will need goals to stay up, yes it helps to not concede goals, but to win a football match, you just have to score more than the oppo, end of. To do that you need someone who will score goals, Palace were despeately unlucky to lose Murray to that awful injury however Chamakh has been a flop and no body else has stepped up to the plate.

We wernt unlucky... sh!t happens and Murray will be back very shortly(fingers crossed)

We have a shot at staying up. If you cant deal with that fine. I dont care- Carry on glory hunting

erm...1. I never said u were down, that's you putting words in people's mouth, again!
2.Glory hunting? I support west ham you moron!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 6:31 pm

John wrote:
sodhat wrote:
Fernando wrote:

He has risen

And He shall save the mighty Norwich with a series of disappointing crosses.

Thank god he`s gone. Should mean Coloccini out the door this summer too.

You'll need to spend nicely to get a centre back as good as Colo Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Colo Coloccini. I'd suggest someone of French descent

by Guest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 6:32 pm

we could do with another centre back...finally get Tomkins back from injury and he gets himself sent off!!!!!!!!

by Bull Mon 13 Jan 2014, 6:35 pm

Will United buy anyone?

by Guest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 6:36 pm

doubt it...they will try but January is such an awkward time to buy someone...especially with most players cup tied....and that dosen't help when your trying to buy big players from potential champions league based clubs..

by Guest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 8:02 pm

Doubt we will go French for Coloccini`s replacement. We went for Yanga-I`m-sh#twa & we know how that turned out. Only Kurt Zouma is being rated as any good in France, expect he`ll go to a top team though. Will be a busy summer for us with Gosling, Obertan, Ameobi, Coloccini, Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Marveaux & possibly Remy all leaving.

As for United, all the players are leaving in the summer. Anderson/Nani never played anyway, so don't need replacing urgently. I expect Moyes will really start his rebuild in the summer, maybe one or two this window max.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 8:50 pm

All I know is I would put money on Douglas being linked.

by Ent Mon 13 Jan 2014, 9:04 pm

Nani is injured, Anderson however is absolute garbage and my most disappointing united player ever.

by Holymiky Mon 13 Jan 2014, 9:08 pm

Do you think Newcastle will try and buy Thauvin at the end of the season John? I'm pretty sure that he has just joined Marseille at the start of the season but i remember that Newcastle were linked with him.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 9:50 pm

You've been lucky if Anderson is the most disappointed you'll ever be by a player

by Guest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:24 pm

Dunno if this will help your mood Olly but Grant Holt is expected at Villa for a medical tomorrow and betting has been suspended on him joining

As for anderson he had an impressive first season and failed to build on it. Wouldnt say hes our worst signing ever

by westisbest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:31 pm

gazzyD wrote:Dunno if this will help your mood Olly but Grant Holt is expected at Villa for a medical tomorrow and betting has been suspended on him joining

As for anderson he had an impressive first season and failed to build on it. Wouldnt say hes our worst signing ever

Hasn't helped my mood.

Midfielder and centre bank Lambert.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:33 pm

If Grant Holt moves to Villa I'll eat a hat

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:39 pm

Desperation move but will add work and grit up front, plus some much needed know how. Not inspiring or anything but maybe useful.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:40 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Desperation move but will add work and grit up front, plus some much needed know how. Not inspiring or anything but maybe useful.

Lambert knows how to get the best out of him. He'll bag a few goals too, put in a shift, add some leadership/experience. Would imagine a loan for Kozak?

by GSC Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:42 pm

Grant Holt. Lmao Lambert

by Duty281 Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:43 pm

I remember the days, not too long ago either, that Grant Holt was an England contender for Euro 2012.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:44 pm

Duty281 wrote:I remember the days, not too long ago either, that Grant Holt was an England contender for Euro 2012.

OH MY GOD DUTY YOU GENIUS

#HoltyforEngland is coming back!!!!

by Fernando Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:45 pm

Olly wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Desperation move but will add work and grit up front, plus some much needed know how. Not inspiring or anything but maybe useful.

Lambert knows how to get the best out of him. He'll bag a few goals too, put in a shift, add some leadership/experience. Would imagine a loan for Kozak?

Kozak broken his leg a few weeks ago i doubt he'll be loaned out Whistle

by Duty281 Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:47 pm

Olly wrote:
Duty281 wrote:I remember the days, not too long ago either, that Grant Holt was an England contender for Euro 2012.

OH MY GOD DUTY YOU GENIUS

#HoltyforEngland is coming back!!!!

Them were the days! Then Andy Carroll hit a late surge in form and we heard no more about it.

Grant Holt for En-ger-lund!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:48 pm

Fernando wrote:
Olly wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Desperation move but will add work and grit up front, plus some much needed know how. Not inspiring or anything but maybe useful.

Lambert knows how to get the best out of him. He'll bag a few goals too, put in a shift, add some leadership/experience. Would imagine a loan for Kozak?

Kozak broken his leg a few weeks ago i doubt he'll be loaned out

I worded that terribly. I meant a loan cos Kozak is out, for a loan for Kozak picard

Sorry I'm excited Holty is coming back to the Prem Smile

by westisbest Mon 13 Jan 2014, 10:49 pm

He ain't going to start.

Sub now and then.

As the guys on MNF said, he'll be a dressing room signing.
Experience for the younger lads.

Bit of a urine taken for Helenius.
Kozak gets injured, Lambert said Helenius will get a chance now its looking like he's bringing Holt.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 13 Jan 2014, 11:22 pm

Shrewd one for me, good idea. Experience is needed, has been for ages

by Ent Tue 14 Jan 2014, 12:46 am

gazzyD wrote:Dunno if this will help your mood Olly but Grant Holt is expected at Villa for a medical tomorrow and betting has been suspended on him joining

As for anderson he had an impressive first season and failed to build on it. Wouldnt say hes our worst signing ever

Most disappointing in my opinion given how good he was for his first 6 months.

Then he got fat and injured and his lack of basic skill became apparent.

by compelling and rich Tue 14 Jan 2014, 8:44 am

we signed anybody yet? no? Crying or Very sad

its all well and good getting rid of some of the dead wood, and cant argue with many of the players going, but if were going to challenge for top 4 this season we need to sign a cm. all this bs about being a bad time, well its going to be harder in the summer if we haven't got champions league football!

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