I think it shows our limitations, signings wise.
Personally, I wouldn't have touched him with a bargepole. I'd sooner us bring Martyn Waghorn back.
You think he's worth that sort of money do you ? glad your not balancing our books
heffield United have been linked with Ipswich Town striker Martyn Waghorn, with Chris Wilder reportedly ready to break the club's transfer record for the second time in one window. However the Tractorboys value the targetman at between £8million and £10million,
Absolutely brilliant news. Does he want to play for Wigan? Yes he does. Can he do a job for us? He has proved that in the past.
Welcome back Callum. Well done Cooky
I think it shows our limitations, signings wise.
Personally, I wouldn't have touched him with a bargepole. I'd sooner us bring Martyn Waghorn back.
It's called pragmatism TB. The club cannot afford emotions to rule their head. His record and stats over the last 4 years do not make for great reading. If he hadn't once played for us and supporters weren't getting misty eyed then we wouldn't be looking at him.
I try to look at things objectively, whereas many, including lots on here, refuse to acknowledge issues and would rather 'keep the faith'. There are many examples I could cite and invariably I'm correct.
Correct, he got pushed out by the club who were desperate to get as many players off the books as possible for as much money as possible in preparation for L1. When West Brom came along and offered a few million their was no way in hell Whelan was letting McManaman turn the move down.Interesting to hear him say in his interview that he never wanted to leave in the first place. If anyone can get the best out of him I believe Paul Cook can. On his day he is dynamite. Really looking forward to seeing him in a Latics shirt again.
me nietherJust not sure where he will fit into Cooks system. We have two wide mids, i.e. Jacobs and massey/walker, each of who are also expected to help the full backs out defensively. I'm not sure Mcmanaman can do that. He's more attacking....and we aren't going to drop Powell. Just not sure where he will fit.
Not convinced Cook was the driving force in this move.
I think it shows our limitations, signings wise.
Personally, I wouldn't have touched him with a bargepole. I'd sooner us bring Martyn Waghorn back.
I've far more respect for Callum than Yanic, but the latter would have proved a far better acquisition in my opinion, though do accept striking a deal with Norwich given the outstanding payments etc would have been difficult.
Looking on the sunnier side TB it's only a one year deal so it reduces our liabilities and it should incentivise him. Let's hope my fears are unfounded and he proves me wrong.
With all of the rumours and debate going about for a bit of fun let's if there is any concensus. If you had the ability to pick either Callum McMannaman or Yanic Wildschut coming back on loan (or neither) - which would you choose.