Summer transfer window

[KRBFC]

Ekdal has the potential to be better than RIley

Yeah let’s promote our fourth choice Championship defender and throw him straight in at PL level. I’m sure that will go well.

[KRBFC]

Tuanzebe is a right sided centre half.

Based on what? He played 22 times for Ipswich last season and 21 of those were at right back.

When was the last time he played centre half at PL level? He’s also played about 50 games in 5 years.

Is he not injured now? Where is he?

Iv no idea why people suddenly think an injury prone right back is going to be good enough to play every week in the PL at centre half.

[warksclaret]

Can see and accept the various debates and varying opinions of the merits of CJ v Ekdal. Both Trafford and CJ are big misses for us-they were immense last year. But lets give some credit to Parker. CJ was not even being spoken about 12 months ago today, and Trafford had had his confidence sapped out of him in the previous PL season. But I hold Parker responsible for seeing the potential in both and allowing them to develop. I have every confidence Parker is fully aware of the vacuum these two leave and what needs to be done. As he said recently "we are not finished yet" in this window

[summitclaret]

I was expecting Basir to start at rcb. Sounds like that's weeks away at best. Therefore imo we need another starter rcb. Doubt we can afford to buy one, hence the need to play 3 cbs atm. Although loan may be made.

It's similar re replacing Josh and his goals. Ramsey sounds weeks away at best. I see another loan at acm.

[fatboy47]

KRBFC was probably on here telling us CJER was a load of crap last August.

[northeastclaret]

I'm enjoying it tbh. I live near Sunderland and they are so confident of staying up, it makes me feel slightly sorry for them. They have no idea how far behind the rest of the teams we are, it'll be a long season for them and Leeds.

I live near Sunderland and totally agree with you , even before they made all their signings they were confident of staying up . I don’t understand what they base that confidence on.

[ollieclarets8]

One of my good mates is a Sunderland fan. He's much more level-headed and isn't getting cocky at all - thinks it'll be a tough ask for all the promoted sides.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Based on what? He played 22 times for Ipswich last season and 21 of those were at right back.

When was the last time he played centre half at PL level? He’s also played about 50 games in 5 years.

Is he not injured now? Where is he?

Iv no idea why people suddenly think an injury prone right back is going to be good enough to play every week in the PL at centre half.

Based on that

[Newcastleclaret93]

One of my good mates is a Sunderland fan. He's much more level-headed and isn't getting cocky at all - thinks it'll be a tough ask for all the promoted sides.

Probably doesn’t help them that loads of the so called social media football gurus are saying they are staying up.

I saw a league prediction from one of the so called experts saying a 13th finish for them.

I don’t know how, I think there starting eleven is remarkably poor

[KRBFC]

Based on that

When was that? Can you tell me the last time he played consistently at centre half in the PL?

We’re pinning our hopes on an injury prone utility man?

[Goliath]

Yeah let’s promote our fourth choice Championship defender and throw him straight in at PL level. I’m sure that will go well.

You could have said the same about Egan Riley last season. Ekdal would most likely have started the season at centre half but for injury.

[Penwortham_Claret]

When was that? Can you tell me the last time he played consistently at centre half in the PL?

We’re pinning our hopes on an injury prone utility man?

Can you tell me the last time CJER played consistently at CB in the premier league?

With similar logic, at least we’ve had a significant upgrade in the GK dept.

If we are judging based on prem starts, we also have Worral who fits your narrative

[KRBFC]

Can you tell me the last time CJER played consistently at CB in the premier league?

With similar logic, at least we’ve had a significant upgrade in the GK dept.

If we are judging based on prem starts, we also have Worral who fits your narrative

CJ is a young lad who had his breakout season last year.

A significant upgrade in the goalkeeping department? Yeah that’s why Newcastle were desperately trying to sign Trafford to be number 1. I don’t even think you believe Dubravka is better than Trafford.

I’m not judging based on PL starts but if Tuanzebe is our right sided centre half, why did he play 21 times at right back last season? He’s been around forever and hasn’t played much.

[Ptgclaret]

Yeah let’s promote our fourth choice Championship defender and throw him straight in at PL level. I’m sure that will go well.

In fairness, what number option was Egan Riley until the start of last season?

[KRBFC]

In fairness, what number option was Egan Riley until the start of last season?

Why are we pretending like we haven’t seen Ekdal and Worrall play? and comparing it to some unproven kid breaking into the 11?

[jojomk1]

Based on what? He played 22 times for Ipswich last season and 21 of those were at right back.

When was the last time he played centre half at PL level? He’s also played about 50 games in 5 years.

Is he not injured now? Where is he?

Iv no idea why people suddenly think an injury prone right back is going to be good enough to play every week in the PL at centre half.

Presume Parker thought he was good enough for the Premier League (whatever position) - otherwise why sign him

[Ptgclaret]

Why are we pretending like we haven’t seen Ekdal and Worrall play? and comparing it to some unproven kid breaking into the 11?

Again, in the same breath, we saw Egan Riley play for us, he played in Scotland and then in the Netherlands reserve league, and still wasn't considered to be anywhere near the first team.

Sometimes it just clicks, sometimes it doesn't.

[warksclaret]

I have to say the now strengthened squad seems all of a sudden to be plagued with injuries

Dubravka-shoulder
Roberts-unknown injury
Tuanzebe-unknown
Humphreys-unknown, previously quad injury
Beyer-long term recovery
Ramsey-long term recovery
Amdouini-out all season probably
Tresor-lifes mystery
Ugochukwu-not match ready
Broja-not match fit
Flemming-unkown

The above are all players you would expect to be in or around the first team. In fact you could just about put them out as a team if fit. Tough games coming up

[BigBadBarnes]

CJ is a young lad who had his breakout season last year.

A significant upgrade in the goalkeeping department? Yeah that’s why Newcastle were desperately trying to sign Trafford to be number 1. I don’t even think you believe Dubravka is better than Trafford.

I’m not judging based on PL starts but if Tuanzebe is our right sided centre half, why did he play 21 times at right back last season? He’s been around forever and hasn’t played much.

My guess is that either Tuanzebe was signed before the club knew Walker was an option, or he was signed with the expectation of playing 5 at the back quite a bit this season. Currently have Roberts, Walker, Tuanzebe and Sonne who all play right back. Having so many RBs/RCBs suggests the latter

[Tricky Trevor]

I have to say the now strengthened squad seems all of a sudden to be plagued with injuries

Dubravka-shoulder
Roberts-unknown injury
Tuanzebe-unknown
Humphreys-unknown, previously quad injury
Beyer-long term recovery
Ramsey-long term recovery
Amdouini-out all season probably
Tresor-lifes mystery
Ugochukwu-not match ready
Broja-not match fit
Flemming-unkown

The above are all players you would expect to be in or around the first team. In fact you could just about put them out as a team if fit. Tough games coming up

SP said that Les played an hour in Saturdays other match.
How do you know Broja is not match fit?

[Vegas Claret]

I swear we could sign peak Ronaldo, Messi and Maldini and some would moan that our right back isn't tall enough

[Hedontplayforyou]

When was that? Can you tell me the last time he played consistently at centre half in the PL?

We’re pinning our hopes on an injury prone utility man?

That’s his career stats to date . Until last season when had he played consistently as a right back in the PL?

Nobody is pinning their hopes on him. Stating that he is in fact a right sided centre half.

Also his career has been blighted by injuries . Hence the amount of appearances

[gandhisflipflop]

Just got in after a long day to check this thread and as usual it’s the same pointless discussions

[Jakubclaret]

That’s his career stats to date . Until last season when had he played consistently as a right back in the PL?

Nobody is pinning their hopes on him. Stating that he is in fact a right sided centre half.

Also his career has been blighted by injuries . Hence the amount of appearances

"Also his career has been blighted by injuries" - it's commonly becoming an increasing theme as of late.

[Hedontplayforyou]

He was highly rated at United and the Ipswich faithful seemed to rate him too . A freak injury last year so him miss a chunk of the season whereby he chopped off his finger or thumb ?

Also I vaguely recall seeing n article stating that Tuanzebe was taking legal action against United for misinforming him about his health or injuries , not sure on the exact wording , but perhaps this has contributed to him having so many periods out injured over the years?

No idea how that will pan out mind you . Hopefully he can find some fitness with us and show us his capabilities

[Jakubclaret]

Pretty much everybody seems to be in some sort of a quest to find fitness.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Saturday will be an early sign as to where a few of them are at

[boatshed bill]

Pretty much everybody seems to be in some sort of a quest to find fitness.

Of course they are, they are professional sportsmen.

[Jakubclaret]

Of course they are, they are professional sportsmen.

There's me thinking some might be fit & stay fit as professional sportsmen.

[warksclaret]

SP said that Les played an hour in Saturdays other match.
How do you know Broja is not match fit?

Believe he has not had a proper pre season with Chelsea , or played in any friendly games. Been training on his own away from Mareskar's starting squad. If he was match fit he would have been at least a sub v Lazio

[KRBFC]

You could have said the same about Egan Riley last season. Ekdal would most likely have started the season at centre half but for injury.

No he wouldn’t. He was behind Worrall, did Ekdal play a single game for us last season?

He’s a 27 year old centre half who wasn’t deemed good enough last season and loaned out to a poor Dutch side, has also looked out of his depth in the PL last time.

Now because he hasn’t played for us in ages he’s suddenly better than CJ and our saviour?

I’d be very surprised if Ekdal was still here at the end of the window never mind starting PL games for us or anyone else. We’re in deep trouble if we’re relying on Ekdal.

We need a right sided centre half, badly.

[boatshed bill]

There's me thinking some might be fit & stay fit as professional sportsmen.

Perhaps they always strive for better, that would be their "quest".

[boatshed bill]

No he wouldn’t. He was behind Worrall, did Ekdal play a single game for us last season?

He’s a 27 year old centre half who wasn’t deemed good enough last season and loaned out to a poor Dutch side, has also looked out of his depth in the PL last time.

Now because he hasn’t played for us in ages he’s suddenly better than CJ and our saviour?

I’d be very surprised if Ekdal was still here at the end of the window never mind starting PL games for us or anyone else. We’re in deep trouble if we’re relying on Ekdal.

We need a right sided centre half, badly.

You sound so desperate. Why worry, we'll probably be in the bottom 3 all season. Just enjoy it.

[burnley007]

No he wouldn’t. He was behind Worrall, did Ekdal play a single game for us last season?

He’s a 27 year old centre half who wasn’t deemed good enough last season and loaned out to a poor Dutch side, has also looked out of his depth in the PL last time.

Now because he hasn’t played for us in ages he’s suddenly better than CJ and our saviour?

I’d be very surprised if Ekdal was still here at the end of the window never mind starting PL games for us or anyone else. We’re in deep trouble if we’re relying on Ekdal.

We need a right sided centre half, badly.

Similar story to CJ this time last year

[ISpeds00]

Better get a move on then. He’s 27 in 8 weeks.

Think we need to stop saying daft stuff like this. Ekdal is 26 and has barely ever been regular starter anywhere other than the Swedish divisions. Theres very little evidence to suggest he’s even championship standard let alone premier league.

From what i've seen of Ekdal - he was great to watch
Egan Riley was good for half a season -

[Vegas Claret]

Scousers spending 35 million euros on some 18 year old CB. Mental

[Belial]

Just got in after a long day to check this thread and as usual it’s the same pointless discussions

Can't help themselves can they - sad

[Jakubclaret]

Scousers spending 35 million euros on some 18 year old CB. Mental

Fishing in a different pond the sooner that ilk bugger off & form some sort of super league the more competitive things will become.

[Vegas Claret]

Fishing in a different pond the sooner that ilk bugger off & form some sort of super league the more competitive things will become.

agree completely

[northernpowerhouse]

I wouldn't waste any money on a replacement for CJ. Humphreys can do it when he's fit or Beyer if he ever recovers, and until then Tuanzebe or Ekdal will do the job. Trust Parker to get the best our of out current centre backs rather than splashing the cash just for the sake of it.

[Bow]

Fishing in a different pond the sooner that ilk bugger off & form some sort of super league the more competitive things will become.

Exactly. How much have they spent this summer - about £400m?

[Jakubclaret]

Exactly. How much have they spent this summer - about £400m?

Something like that & maybe more with ghuei & Isaac possibly not finished. All this PSR guff was supposed to curtail excess spending & keep clubs competitive & on a even keel I've yet to see any evidence of it.

[Goliath]

No he wouldn’t. He was behind Worrall, did Ekdal play a single game for us last season?

He’s a 27 year old centre half who wasn’t deemed good enough last season and loaned out to a poor Dutch side, has also looked out of his depth in the PL last time.

Now because he hasn’t played for us in ages he’s suddenly better than CJ and our saviour?

I’d be very surprised if Ekdal was still here at the end of the window never mind starting PL games for us or anyone else. We’re in deep trouble if we’re relying on Ekdal.

We need a right sided centre half, badly.

He was injured as I said and when he came back he needed first team football which is why he went on loan, it wasn't an indication of his abilities.
It seems to me that Parker has been impressed with him in pre season and looks like he could take that centre of the 3 role which seems perfect for him.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Hope we get linked with some players soon to get this thread back on track……..

[Lakeland Claret]

He was injured as I said and when he came back he needed first team football which is why he went on loan, it wasn't an indication of his abilities.
It seems to me that Parker has been impressed with him in pre season and looks like he could take that centre of the 3 role which seems perfect for him.

Yes that was my understanding of what happened. Not that Parker didn't rate Ekdal just that the defence was doing so well when he was match fit again . Most of our defence struggled last time at this level ..in part due to the way we were set up .

[Cooclaret]

When was that? Can you tell me the last time he played consistently at centre half in the PL?

We’re pinning our hopes on an injury prone utility man?

Christ on a bike, the misses turned you down? You’re getting yourself wound tight!

[KRBFC]

Christ on a bike, the misses turned you down? You’re getting yourself wound tight!

Keep reading page after page about Leeds and Sunderland, I’d rather read about who we’re signing to replace 2 of our better players last season. At the minute we’ve got no chance.

[Robbie_painter]

Keep reading page after page about Leeds and Sunderland, I’d rather read about who we’re signing to replace 2 of our better players last season. At the minute we’ve got no chance.

In your opinion who should we sign that would give us a chance?

[Commy]

Exactly. How much have they spent this summer - about £400m?

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-live ... on_id/2025

They made a 5 Euro profit the year before so have quite a bit to play around with. They have also got good money for some of their players.

[Stockbrokerbelt]

Come on, is that a serious question?

He’s at present a Swedish first choice c/b, so what is not a serious question? It’s a fact.