Which Players do you want?

jonnysmig · Lounge Act Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 243

In a realistic world, which players do you think that your team should target this summer and why?

I know that we'd all love Kaka, but the likelyhood of him moving is pretty zip, plus would he really go to Wigan???!!!

clevelandspur · Moderator Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 7922 Location: USA

Well it still seems probable we will lose Keane and Berba, so I think going for the two Russians (Arshavin & Pavyuchenko) would be a good move. They seem to have a good understanding with one another, so it wouldn't take them as long to settle. Also a DM is needed Diarra would be nice but probably wishful thinking. CB as well but their just doesn't seem too much quality out there to buy? Top 4 looks a pipe dream again.

jonnysmig · Lounge Act Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 243

clevelandspur · Moderator Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 7922 Location: USA

Now we sell 4 useful players to Sunderland. I don't know what the fuck the board is doing now honestly? We sold off some decent players and we are still left holding the garbage bag with a bunch of shit players we NEED to get rid of. Not even taking into account the probable departures of RK and Berba. Just about 2.5 weeks til season and we are looking awfully thin of class players now.

Fair play to Sunderland, funky you are getting some good players Steed and Tainio especially I will miss. Kaboul should be good eventually as well.

jonnysmig · Lounge Act Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 243

I'd like to see Leeds buy Luke Westwood from Carlisle - he really impressed me last year, especially in the Playoff Semi finals and Casper can be a bit flakey at times.

I'd like to see Leeds get back Dougie Freedman (although he looks likely to stay at Crystal Palace) as we'll be definately weaker up front without him.

I'd like to see Gary Speed come back to Leeds as assistant manager/player to give a bit of structure/experience to our midfield. If we can't get Speed then another experienced midfielder would do...

clevelandspur · Moderator Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 7922 Location: USA

Westwood did look good in the playoffs when I saw him. ALso Dpeed in League 1 would be class for sure. I don't see how Leeds don't go up this year really.

funkymonkey · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:03 pm Post subject:

clevelandspur · Moderator Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 7922 Location: USA

^ Funky Keane is doing a job for you. Where do you think you can finish? I think comfortably mid-table maybe higher with some luck.

jonnysmig · Lounge Act Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 243

I'd love Sunderland to finish above Newcastle.... I've got a few Geordie mates that that would really upset!

funkymonkey · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:00 am Post subject:

clevelandspur · Moderator Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 7922 Location: USA

^ I would say if you get Saha you will surely be ahead of Newcastle. Jones and Saha when healthy could be deadly. I kind of like what Keane did in that match never heard of it. Do you guys have a bunch of cheats that he expects to get sent off? lol

funkymonkey · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:32 pm Post subject:

^ lol I know! What the hell is he planning this season??
We tried kicking everyone off the park when Peter Reid was in charge and it only worked for a season or two!

If Saha can stay fit over a season he will be a great buy but I think that's unlikely. Saying that, he is still good for double figures even with his customary 3 month worth of injuries which would beat our current crop of forwards. We haven't got him yet though!

Maverick · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

Well Stoke so far have signed Olofinjana, Kitson and Sorensen. Amdy Faye from Charlton is having a trial after being at rangers on loan all last season. They are also in major talks with Valencia with a view to taking Zigic on a seasons loan, if they can get him he will be a bit of a handful at 6 foot 7 inches!

funkymonkey · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:09 am Post subject:

^Fulop is gutted you didn't take him over Sorensen.
I think Sorensen is probably the better keeper, when he was at Sunderland I thought he was going to be one of the best keepers in the world eventually. He hasn't quite reached that level but is still a top keeper.

clevelandspur · Moderator Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 7922 Location: USA

Mav I think Zigic would fit in very well with your style of play, that would be a top signing.

So Berba finally appears to be off. I don't know what Ramos and Levy are planning but it better be something in the cards. We are heading to Boro with one striker in Bent! Apparently we are keen on these Russians still but they seem overpriced for me. I wish Berba would have left earlier cuz we are gonna be stuck holding the bag!