I think that the tongue was firmly in cheek.
Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
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Pity we don't still have David Edgar still signed on or we could have a useful trio of central midfielders
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Think we have in Beyer our equivalent of John Stones,I reckon he could play a deep lying mid field role (not like folk used to suggest Tarks could play) he’s better than Tarks.
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It's hard to tell on here sometimes.
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Apart from David Edgar and Steven Reid.Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 5:20 pmNobody can match Tarkowski's prowess in midfield!
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Edgar is in his own league.
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Nixon usually has a story about Burnley …anyone access to his twitter account
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No idea if we are still in for Hamer at Cov but this latest interview with Mark Robins points towards his likely exit:
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport ... r-27422021
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport ... r-27422021
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Thought as much he usually does
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It's been reported that Leeds & Fulham have also showed interest in him.RVclaret wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:03 pmNo idea if we are still in for Hamer at Cov but this latest interview with Mark Robins points towards his likely exit:
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport ... r-27422021
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That sounds like he's going. Clearly they can't get him to sign a new contract.RVclaret wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:03 pmNo idea if we are still in for Hamer at Cov but this latest interview with Mark Robins points towards his likely exit:
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport ... r-27422021
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Re silly money for players ,Manure have signed a 20yr old 10 goal last year striker for £72m possibly rising to £84m
This really has got way out of hand now
This really has got way out of hand now
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RVclaret wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:03 pmNo idea if we are still in for Hamer at Cov but this latest interview with Mark Robins points towards his likely exit:
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport ... r-27422021
I'm not convinced h's what we need.
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The money and wages offered to PSG and Mbappe by the Saudis suggests the ceiling has not yet been reached.Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:14 pmRe silly money for players ,Manure have signed a 20yr old 10 goal last year striker for £72m possibly rising to £84m
This really has got way out of hand now
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He's Blonde, his name's a bit like Haaland ...& he's from Scandanavia.....just keepin' up with the neighbors!Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:14 pmRe silly money for players ,Manure have signed a 20yr old 10 goal last year striker for £72m possibly rising to £84m
This really has got way out of hand now
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What I’m trying to say if we are taking a risk on unknowns in the PL why aren’t we buying NT who is at least known to English football even though one league lower.
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Lokonga on loan next week according to teamtalk...
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I know Kompany rates him, but he's not pulled up any trees at arsenal or palace, so fingers crossed he regains his form under the manager
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Back on Tella, is it telling on his part that his pinned Tweet is still the photo of him signing for us last year and there have been no Saints related posts from him on either Twitter or Instagram?
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https://www.teamtalk.com/arsenal/gunner ... -confirmed
Within the article they actually reference the story is from the Mirror, although I can’t find where the Mirror article is with all those details
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It’s on the Mirrors daily transfer thread. The sports journalist running the story is Tom HopkinsonRVclaret wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:03 pmhttps://www.teamtalk.com/arsenal/gunner ... -confirmed
Within the article they actually reference the story is from the Mirror, although I can’t find where the Mirror article is with all those details
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Ah I found it now, earlier this morning on there:
‘Arsenal and Burnley are stepping up talks over a season-long loan deal for Albert Sambi Lokonga.
The 23-year-old has struggled to establish himself at the Emirates since completing his move from Anderlecht two summers ago.
And he spent the last six months of last season on loan at Crystal Palace, for whom he made nine appearances, in a bid to gain more Premier League experience.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has given his blessing to Sambi Lokonga going out for the entire campaign after revamping his midfield, including the arrival of £105million new boy Declan Rice.
And Vincent Kompany’s Premier League new boys are keen to get a deal tied up as the former Manchester City star strengthens his squad.
Talks are expected to advance this week with a deal now close.‘
‘Arsenal and Burnley are stepping up talks over a season-long loan deal for Albert Sambi Lokonga.
The 23-year-old has struggled to establish himself at the Emirates since completing his move from Anderlecht two summers ago.
And he spent the last six months of last season on loan at Crystal Palace, for whom he made nine appearances, in a bid to gain more Premier League experience.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has given his blessing to Sambi Lokonga going out for the entire campaign after revamping his midfield, including the arrival of £105million new boy Declan Rice.
And Vincent Kompany’s Premier League new boys are keen to get a deal tied up as the former Manchester City star strengthens his squad.
Talks are expected to advance this week with a deal now close.‘
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I’m purely basing my thoughts on his time at Anderlecht and a couple of games I’ve seen him play for Arsenal.
Loves a yellow card though, probably going to give Cork a run for his money in that respect
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Tom Hopkinson........Whoa hey...........say no more!
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Re: Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.
fantastic!RVclaret wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:06 pmAh I found it now, earlier this morning on there:
‘Arsenal and Burnley are stepping up talks over a season-long loan deal for Albert Sambi Lokonga.
The 23-year-old has struggled to establish himself at the Emirates since completing his move from Anderlecht two summers ago.
And he spent the last six months of last season on loan at Crystal Palace, for whom he made nine appearances, in a bid to gain more Premier League experience.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has given his blessing to Sambi Lokonga going out for the entire campaign after revamping his midfield, including the arrival of £105million new boy Declan Rice.
And Vincent Kompany’s Premier League new boys are keen to get a deal tied up as the former Manchester City star strengthens his squad.
Talks are expected to advance this week with a deal now close.‘
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Really hoping we can get a deal sorted for Lokonga - his career has lost its way a bit, but he appears to have all the attributes we need for that CM spot.
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Might have been my imagination, but on the most recent video on the club's twitter account it looks like Cullen might be hobbling a wee bit.
It really is imperative we get a CM signed up. I've no idea if Lokonga would be good for us, he seems highly rated and has played under VK before, but hasn't had the best couple of years.
It really is imperative we get a CM signed up. I've no idea if Lokonga would be good for us, he seems highly rated and has played under VK before, but hasn't had the best couple of years.
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Just watched a compilation of Lokonga. He’s exactly what we need. Box to box midfielder. Good engine and good range passing. I think he would improve our midfield big time and with his range of passing can bring other players into the game and create chances.
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Gus Hamer not signing a new deal..
I hear that they still fancy McNally - if they had any sense they’d do a favourable exchange between the two but I think they’ll be stubborn.
I hear that they still fancy McNally - if they had any sense they’d do a favourable exchange between the two but I think they’ll be stubborn.
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Hamer and Lokongo incoming by the looks of it then
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Lokonga looks one hell of a talented player. I hope we can pull this off.
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Read this thread from back to front. Only thing that can be decided as factual is that NOBODY has a clue what’s goin on behind the scenes.
So does anybody know of a newsagents who keep their billboards updated ? Il buy the paper the old fashioned way. Will save a lifetime on here.
So does anybody know of a newsagents who keep their billboards updated ? Il buy the paper the old fashioned way. Will save a lifetime on here.
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we could buy Lokonga now for 15 but we'll take him on loan, he'll be immense after VK and the coaches have worked on him and Arsenal will want 50 for him next summer !
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Hey Mr EyresMrEyres wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:02 amRead this thread from back to front. Only thing that can be decided as factual is that NOBODY has a clue what’s goin on behind the scenes.
So does anybody know of a newsagents who keep their billboards updated ? Il buy the paper the old fashioned way. Will save a lifetime on here.
Go to the topic titled just links. Will save you a lot of time
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Will never quite understand the audacity of somebody who has contributed zilch to this message board decrying the quality of posts on here. Why not try contributing some information yourself? Otherwise, yes, just stick to your newspapers, save us the trouble of reading your whines.MrEyres wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:02 amRead this thread from back to front. Only thing that can be decided as factual is that NOBODY has a clue what’s goin on behind the scenes.
So does anybody know of a newsagents who keep their billboards updated ? Il buy the paper the old fashioned way. Will save a lifetime on here.
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By my quick calculation of the roughly 8,200 posts on this thread, perhaps 20-30 have contributed information.Swizzlestick wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:52 amWill never quite understand the audacity of somebody who has contributed zilch to this message board decrying the quality of posts on here. Why not try contributing some information yourself? Otherwise, yes, just stick to your newspapers, save us the trouble of reading your whines.
The rest have been inane dribbling, and petty squabbling, just like the one quoted above.
And now I've added to the rubbish as well...........
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Hope we agree an option to buy within the loan deal for Lokonga. Even if it is a bit pricy to begin with, just to avoid the situation Vegas has described.
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Sometimes, those things that seem distant and out of reach, suddenly and inexplicably get a little closer, just saying.
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Anybody access to the Nixon story this morning ??
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Lokonga would be exactly what we need.
I really hope there's an option to buy. We must have learnt from the Tella situation
I really hope there's an option to buy. We must have learnt from the Tella situation
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Had John Stones before last season?
It's not a full-on CM role, which is why I think it can work.
They don't need the ball playing skills of a proper midfielder, because they are essentially just an extra body who advances through the phases, but without anyone properly tracking them.
And their skill lies mainly in helping break down the opposition counter early, and keeping the pressure high.
I dont know if Beyer could do it.
But he certainly possesses the attributes to make it possible
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Nixon saying we have to wait for Palmer as City are not sure what his long term future will be
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Burnley Express reckon Larsen will make a great addition to Blackpool's squad
https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... en-4236511
https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... en-4236511
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Blyclaret wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:09 amJust watched a compilation of Lokonga. He’s exactly what we need. Box to box midfielder. Good engine and good range passing. I think he would improve our midfield big time and with his range of passing can bring other players into the game and create chances.
Our biggest problem last games is a lack of creativity to reach the players up front. Some of them didn't touch a ball in 10 minutes. It's hard to be good on the ball if you aren't involved in the build up play. The central defenders passing towards each other then the goalkeeper usually takes the initiative.
Lokonga is the type of player when they receive the ball in the back you look at him. He will probably run into the open space and make himself available. A pivot type of player that has eyes on his back. A bit like Eden Hazard in that sense. He has a lovely touch, he can dribble and give a good pass. Can also run with the ball into spaces and move up the pitch to divide play.
In the midfield we definitely need this type of player. Also upfront I would love to see a similar skill type player like Mike Trésor whipping in perfect crosses and giving good passes.
Adding those two would be immense for us.
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So Palmer and Tella to join giving us EIGHT wide optionsLancasterclaret wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:42 amNixon saying we have to wait for Palmer as City are not sure what his long term future will be