[RUMOUR] Deadline Day Jan 2019

Discussion in 'The Transfer List' started by Burnsy, Jan 31, 2019.

  1. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    Quite right.

    But while I may be happy with my new iPhone as a whole, if there’s a feature that I think could be improved upon that I think is within Apple’s means, I would happily voice that and believe I have a right to as a paying customer.

    Gino is running a business. And it’s my choice whether or I invest in that business by buying tickets (I do) and merchandise (I don’t). But I think it’s sad when it’s an active policy to have the fans wondering what’s going on at times when a bit of open dialogue would go a long way.

    I’d be very interested to see if anyone asks the question about new defenders at the ‘At Your Place’ event next week. But I suspect the answer would be diplomatically dodged.

    I should point out that I’m very happy with our owners and find the overwhelming majority of what they do for the club to be without any reproach at all. But I also don’t buy into the fact that they aren’t allowed to be pulled up upon certain things or questioned.
     
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  2. Jumbolina

    Jumbolina First Team

    I think still having Mariappa as first choice centre back allows informed comment. Then again if club objective is just to steer clear of relegation then the season cannot be argued with I suppose. Pozzo is very lucky to have Gracia.
     
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  3. Keighley

    Keighley First Team

    Jeff Astle's dead m8.
     
  4. nornironhorn

    nornironhorn Administrator Staff Member

    Marcus Thuram who was 'linked' earlier in the window has uploaded this to Twitter:

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    Probably going somewhere else, but its more exciting than a treadmill (just)
     
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  5. Vicarage Road

    Vicarage Road Reservist

    Just seen a tumbleweed blow down Occupation road
     
  6. wfcSinatra

    wfcSinatra Predictor Choker 14/15

    Is he related to Lillian?
     
  7. Markoa$

    Markoa$ Squad Player

    Me waiting for the absolute meltdown on here when we sign no-one.

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    P.s I don’t look like that, I’m much better looking.
     
  8. IRB

    IRB THe artist formally know as ImRonBurgundy?

  9. After the constant stream of piss and drivel you subjected everyone to in the summer , I think pretty much everyone on here's got a right to say 'I told you so' right now Naff.

    You'll take as much notice now as you will at the end of the season though.

    #groundhogdaynath
     
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  10. NathWFC

    NathWFC First Team

    That's funny, I didn't realise the season was over already. Where did we finish?
     
  11. Steve Leo Beleck

    Steve Leo Beleck Squad Player

    I think the signs are there though if you look for them. Gino's only business is football, he hasn't got billions from outside interests he can plough into the club. So how does he make his money? Through loans to the club from his own investment companies that charge high interest rates to the club.

    We're amongst the lowest wage payers with one of the lowest turnovers in the Premier League. Our owner's estimated wealth is second lowest out of all owners in the league and we have the second or third smallest crowd. We were looking for outside investment but the other party didn't pass due diligence.

    All the signs are that we don't have a lot of money to spend. We're probably not in any financial peril but the £40 million from Richarlison has probably been swallowed up by running costs and servicing debt. We're safe and Gino is making a good living out of the club. He doesn't have the resources or inclination to splash the cash, there's no benefit for him. The only time it would be worth the gamble for him would be if we looked like we might go down.

    We'll punch above our weight and be content to stay up for a while and then eventually we'll go down but at least we won't have bet the house on it and we'll have a nice stadium and better facilities to try to rebuild.
     
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  12. nornironhorn

    nornironhorn Administrator Staff Member

    It's his son, his younger brother plays for Monaco
     
  13. another_mrlizard

    another_mrlizard Squad Player

    Just another few hours of the transfer window and then Borensy and his virtual friends can go back to swamping the Watford Minecraft forum with their 'contributions'.

    Stay strong everyone.
     
  14. nornironhorn

    nornironhorn Administrator Staff Member

  15. Cthulhu

    Cthulhu Keyboard Warrior Staff Member

    Isn’t that some sort of actor ?
     
  16. Cthulhu

    Cthulhu Keyboard Warrior Staff Member

  17. nornironhorn

    nornironhorn Administrator Staff Member

    The Wilmot move to me sounds like a panic signing for Udinese.

    The fact he was subbed on last night, and tweeted about moving onto Saturday after the game, suggests this only came about today.
     
  18. Arakel

    Arakel First Team

    Always had him down as a Paraceratherium myself.
     
  19. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    17th again. ******* sick of it.
     
  20. simpleMASH

    simpleMASH Reservist

    Can someone add a poll asking which 1 position everyone thinks most needs improving? I expect CB would win but would be interested to see what split wingers or strikers get. Maybe even a few votes for full backs or a centre mid if Doucouré looks like leaving.
     
  21. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    Here he is. The forums resident GI-Joe...

    Sorry if I bore everyone. Just thought I’d give some thoughts while we all wait for another of Lizard’s searing, insightful contributions...or while he thinks about what childish insult he’d like to throw that’s designed with the idea of hurting feelings but really just makes him sound like more of a plank each time.

    Do carry on...
     
  22. Teide1

    Teide1 Squad Player

    Ante Palaversa [Hadjuk Split - Manchester City] £7m

    What chance do we have when Man city are now buying player in single millions!
     
  23. Hornpete

    Hornpete Squad Player

    Done
     
  24. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    I was wondering whether his inclusion ahead of Chalobah and getting on the pitch (which, let's face it was a surprise to us all) suggested they wanted a look at him before he moved.

    Wouldn't surprise me that Javi's tactics were governed by Pozzo model shenanigans, rather than trying to get a result.
     
  25. As always, we won't buy anyone massive because they don't buy in an overinflated January window.

    Selling in an overinflated market on the other hand, that's good business.

    So Doucoure for £50m+ maybe, Duelefeu for £30m+, bank it and spend wisely in the summer?!
     
  26. lowerrous

    lowerrous First Team

  27. Moose

    Moose First Team Captain

    What is it with Udinese? Everyday a player. Get your own!
     
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  28. lowerrous

    lowerrous First Team

    You're being naive - Gracia would see very little of money made from selling Doucoure and Deulofeu. We'll likely replace them with more Masinas and Semas.
     
  29. simpleMASH

    simpleMASH Reservist

    Cheers
     
  30. Aberystwyth_Hornet

    Aberystwyth_Hornet Squad Player

    I would have liked us to have added a couple of players (at least a centre back) maybe on loan to make permanent in the summer. Tbh think this is first January we haven't but there isn't a crucial need for us to.

    I wonder if the B word uncertainty has caused us to be quiet
     
  31. IRB

    IRB THe artist formally know as ImRonBurgundy?

    "Watford and Cardiff are also on the move ..."
     
  32. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    The inane grinner is also a nodding dog.
     
  33. hornetboy1

    hornetboy1 First Team Captain

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    We sign Youri Teilemans then loan him to Leicester...….can't believe we'd do that.
     
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  34. Moose

    Moose First Team Captain

    Come Mr Teilemans, tally me banana...
     
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  35. Sort of OK

    Sort of OK Reservist

    Expect the treadmill to run off (or maybe float gently away) with anybody who leaves the club who knows our lease arrangement with tbe supplier.
     

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