[SIGNED perm] Rey Manaj

Discussion in 'The Transfer List' started by hornetboy1, Jun 30, 2022.

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  1. a19tgg

    a19tgg First Team

    Who collectively achieve far less than the better, (initially) slightly more expensive options would, still end up costing more in the long run, do nothing for us on the pitch anyway, then end up being loaned round Europe until their contracts end or we pay them up. Good times.
     
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  2. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    Lessons have been learned
     
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  3. Optimistichornet

    Optimistichornet Penguin Assassin

    Welcome to Watford Rey! Let’s see what you’ve got!
     
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  4. wfcSinatra

    wfcSinatra Predictor Choker 14/15

    I just don't know if transfer fees mean anything to Watford. Like I get you, on paper if £5 million British pounds in whole has left the bank account then yes sure we have every right to be annoyed but under The Pozzo's I don't know why, I just don't see it happening like that.
     
  5. a19tgg

    a19tgg First Team

    All the reports say he cost £5m, of course we won’t be paying out £5m all in one go, but because we borrow against every penny of income including player sales, then by the time we’ve paid for him in full it will probably be nearer £6m when you factor the cost of borrowing £5m over say three years in.
     
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  6. CarlosKickaballs

    CarlosKickaballs Forum Picarso

    FTRE even found a way to hype-up signing Fletcher. There is no limit to the amount of dignity COGs will exchange to smell Duxbury's stale coffee-laden breath in person.
     
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  7. CarlosKickaballs

    CarlosKickaballs Forum Picarso

    Hi HB1
     
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  8. lowerrous

    lowerrous First Team

    Once he starts mesmerising Championship defences with his dribbling we can call him Voodoo Rey.

     
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  9. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    We used to have another player from Barcelona. A guy called Gerald.
     
  10. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    No we didn’t. :D
     
  11. I Blame Pozzo

    I Blame Pozzo First Team

    "Yes,get me a couple of rounds of Geralds."
     
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  12. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    It's about time someone mangled his first name


    Did you know Voodoo Ray was actually a sample of Peter Cook saying "Voodoo Rage" but for some reason the sample was cut short before the g sound.
     
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  13. lowerrous

    lowerrous First Team

    My first reaction to reading that was assuming it was another of your wind-ups, but it is indeed true!

    Excellent knowledge that.
     
  14. Wombleizer

    Wombleizer Academy Graduate

    Lack of storage space on the sampler he was using is the reason, apparently.
     
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  15. Malteser2

    Malteser2 Reservist

    I do always try to be a fair-minded person, so I want to say well done last night. A lively and decent cameo.
     
  16. The Voice of Reason

    The Voice of Reason First Team Captain

    Decent attempt at goal last night during his short cameo, so might be an OK recruit, but it's too early to tell so the jury is still out.
     
  17. WatfordTalk

    WatfordTalk First Team

    Enjoyed when he aggressively barged their 8ft CM off the ball when we were under pressure. Very un-Geijo.
     
  18. Hogg-DEENEY!!!

    Hogg-DEENEY!!! Squad Player

    Seems to be a good player if not the most prolific, but if we keep that front line, then who cares that Manaj doesn't have the best track record of scoring goals!
     
  19. Heidar

    Heidar Squad Player

    Looks like he fits snugly into Deeney's shirt.
     
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  20. wingco

    wingco Reservist

    Looked a bit of a battering ram. Not sure I see the logic of buying two non home grown strikers that seemingly play the same role
     
  21. Jumbolina

    Jumbolina First Team

    Once Dennis leaves people will be lamenting this Dud.
     
  22. Crezzy95

    Crezzy95 First Year Pro

    Reminds me of Acuna
     
  23. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

    Where has Bayo gone ? Is he hiding with Kalu somewhere ?
     
  24. Moose

    Moose First Team Captain

    Seems as if his job is going to be appearing late on for some game Manajment.
     
  25. BigRossLittleRoss

    BigRossLittleRoss First Team

    Looks like the sort of player to steal a goal on the far post.

    A nicky Manaj , if you will.
     
  26. Malteser2

    Malteser2 Reservist

    Bang bang!
     
  27. BigRossLittleRoss

    BigRossLittleRoss First Team

    According to Jon Marks his names is pronounced "mun i "

    Which sound like a Brummie quoting Tom Cruise.... " Show me the mun i"
     
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  28. Moose

    Moose First Team Captain

    Probably true, though Dennis is up there with the best strikers in this league, able to fashion his own chances. Any Championship team would miss him.

    However, I reckon a bigger issue than Manaj, who can probably finish halfway competently, is the general lack of creativity in the team. Maybe that will improve, but at the moment the most likely game changer from the four in the middle is Sema and we know his limitations.
     
  29. Hogg-DEENEY!!!

    Hogg-DEENEY!!! Squad Player

    Rule of 11 mate
     
  30. Jon G

    Jon G Academy Graduate

    I thought he was on the bench. Pretty sure I saw him warming up.
     
  31. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

    Sorry, you're right. Interesting that the "freebee" got onto the pitch before the £5m purchase, though I guess they aren't identical players....
     
  32. Malteser2

    Malteser2 Reservist

    @Jon G He was and you did.

    So don’t worry. You hadn’t been eating too much cheese or anything!
     
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  33. Jumbolina

    Jumbolina First Team

    Yep, joking aside if we somehow keep Sarr and Dennis it is hard to see us not winning the league if they stay injury free. If we lose both I think we will really struggle for goals.
     
  34. Malteser2

    Malteser2 Reservist

    Yes, with the slight proviso that we’d probably try to replace them..but I’m not holding my breath that we’d manage to get anybody in who would be even hack decent

    We do look at the moment like a team whose goalscoring will come somewhat disproportionately from the front three. By that I mean if none of the trio up top score, it’s hard at the mo to see midfield or defence contributing many goals. I accept this could change of course.
     
  35. Moose

    Moose First Team Captain

    A combination of Pedro, Sarr and Dennis ought to have a hatful of goals in it. On the evidence of last season and last night I think it needs something a bit more, like at least one faster wingback.

    But I’m doubtful playing all three together is the best option.
     
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