Rolling Specubollox Thread

[Buzz Lightyear]

I still remember that 11mm goal line clearance v the dippers but I cannot but agree - I don’t think his heart is in for a fight and he has not improved under Pep

I have seen players like him brilliant but have in the locker that one mistake costs a goal, I like Stonesy and his confidence is shot, a bigger worry is according to one of the tabloids is Ake's Achilles' heel - he cannot win a header, winning around half of his aerial duels reports the Daily Star

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/frank-lampard-correct-snub-nathan-22446300

 

[johnkelv]

I still remember that 11mm goal line clearance v the dippers but I cannot but agree - I don’t think his heart is in for a fight and he has not improved under Pep

Plus he wants to play for England and needs regular games, CB's that make mistakes that lead to goals are a no no for Pep, he gets upset if the pill is given away FFS!

 

[kennyclementstache]

I still remember that 11mm goal line clearance v the dippers but I cannot but agree - I don’t think his heart is in for a fight and he has not improved under Pep

That was an amazing piece of skill, one of those moments that can seem to win a title by itself.

 

[johnkelv]

The Sun has the Hammers sniffing for Stones.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12273011/west-ham-arsenal-john-stones-transfer/

 

[Skoorb]

I have seen players like him brilliant but have in the locker that one mistake costs a goal, I like Stonesy and his confidence is shot, a bigger worry is according to one of the tabloids is Ake's Achilles' heel - he cannot win a header, winning around half of his aerial duels reports the Daily Star

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/frank-lampard-correct-snub-nathan-22446300

Something to work on his technique with Pep.....

 

[Skoorb]

I's dotted, T's crossed, ink dry it would seem....just awaiting the OS announcement

https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...gree-terms-with-25m-ferran-torres-of-valencia

 

[Skoorb]

Balague on Torres......

Ferran Torres: Comparisons with Ronaldo, love of dogs & wanting to be the best https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53594585

 

[kennyclementstache]

£25m doesn't seem like very much, especially with the City premium added on - is he actually any good? I've watched the showreel but there is never any context with them, for all i know he could have been showboating against a pub team coked to the max and nursing hangovers from an all nite bender...

 

[johnkelv]

Some good points made, plus Messi has to get a mention to ensure plenty of clicks.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/football/53645126

 

[Rising]

The Torres deal has gone very quiet.

 

[Bluedub]

The Torres deal has gone very quiet.

Medical done today according to reports.

 

[Buzz Lightyear]

The Torres deal has gone very quiet.

Quite difficult with the quarantine situation in Spain

 

[Bluedub]

Looks like Ake could be announced today

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1290976752702029824

 

[BamaEngineer]

Looks like Ake could be announced today

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1290976752702029824

I'm not upset we are signing him, he looks decent for depth. But, I hope we sign a more proven CB. I'm not convinced Garcia is a sure thing, or that he might not leave for Barca.

 

[Bluedub]

I'm not upset we are signing him, he looks decent for depth. But, I hope we sign a more proven CB. I'm not convinced Garcia is a sure thing, or that he might not leave for Barca.

Agree, think we need another experienced option if we have designs on winning trophies.

 

[johnkelv]

I thnk we need 3 more, a # 1 CB, a top LB to push Mendy and another #2 DM.

 

[Buzz Lightyear]

I thnk we need 3 more, a # 1 CB, a top LB to push Mendy and another #2 DM.

You know pep likes his players to have two positions, he may just use Cancelo in that position if he stays with us and he is a better defender than mendy.

 

[Bluedub]

Aouar from Lyon heavily touted today. Midfielder, probably most similar to Gundogan from our current squad, 22 years old.

 

[BamaEngineer]

Aouar from Lyon heavily touted today. Midfielder, probably most similar to Gundogan from our current squad, 22 years old.

Hmmm, do we need another midfielder? Seems a bit of a luxury. Let's sort the defense and get a striker please.

 

[Bluedub]

Hmmm, do we need another midfielder? Seems a bit of a luxury. Let's sort the defense and get a striker please.

Reports are suggesting we're trying for up to four more players.