I thought Liverpool were in for Eriksen too. That was quite the coup getting him at the time IIRC

If and buts aside, we really needed a striker in. Could've been another Llorente and that would've been alright. Eg Morata

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why dont we just all wait to watch the new players play before saying that they are no step up on what we have?

comment by GTWI4T- some people deserve to get trolled (U6008)
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comment by Bãles left boot (U22081)
posted 2 minutes ago
If and buts aside, we really needed a striker in. Could've been another Llorente and that would've been alright. Eg Morata
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Morata would cost at least 40 million surely?
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loan i spose but was never happening after we already signed two from Juve

comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 16 seconds ago
why dont we just all wait to watch the new players play before saying that they are no step up on what we have?
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then football forums wouldnt be very fun would they

comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 1 minute ago
why dont we just all wait to watch the new players play before saying that they are no step up on what we have?
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Equally, let's not have an open bus top parade singing about how we've upgraded the squad.

4 out, 2 in. Let's see if there's a difference. Everyone knows where I sit with it now so lets see if I'm proved wrong. Happy to come on here and apologise if so. No problem with that but there's often an overoptimism about new signings. I remember being sceptical about Doherty and posted an article on it...

https://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/424898

and it just got shot down by people saying it was a masterstroke. Time proved me right on that one. We'll see how this next experiment goes...

comment by Phenom (U20037)
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comment by GTWI4T- some people deserve to get trolled (U6008)
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comment by Bãles left boot (U22081)
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If and buts aside, we really needed a striker in. Could've been another Llorente and that would've been alright. Eg Morata
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Morata would cost at least 40 million surely?
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loan i spose but was never happening after we already signed two from Juve
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Yeah maybe that was a bit punchy. Could've got Weghorst cheap

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comment by Phenom (U20037)
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comment by GTWI4T- some people deserve to get trolled (U6008)
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comment by Bãles left boot (U22081)
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If and buts aside, we really needed a striker in. Could've been another Llorente and that would've been alright. Eg Morata
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Morata would cost at least 40 million surely?
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loan i spose but was never happening after we already signed two from Juve
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Yeah maybe that was a bit punchy. Could've got Weghorst cheap
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would have to be able to cross in the air for that

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posted 50 seconds ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
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comment by GTWI4T- some people deserve to get trolled (U6008)
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comment by Bãles left boot (U22081)
posted 2 minutes ago
If and buts aside, we really needed a striker in. Could've been another Llorente and that would've been alright. Eg Morata
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Morata would cost at least 40 million surely?
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loan i spose but was never happening after we already signed two from Juve
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Yeah maybe that was a bit punchy. Could've got Weghorst cheap
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would have to be able to cross in the air for that
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True. We'd need a proper RWB as well.

comment by fridgeboy (U1053)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Chronic (U3423)
posted 1 minute ago
why dont we just all wait to watch the new players play before saying that they are no step up on what we have?
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Equally, let's not have an open bus top parade singing about how we've upgraded the squad.

4 out, 2 in. Let's see if there's a difference. Everyone knows where I sit with it now so lets see if I'm proved wrong. Happy to come on here and apologise if so. No problem with that but there's often an overoptimism about new signings. I remember being sceptical about Doherty and posted an article on it...

https://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/424898

and it just got shot down by people saying it was a masterstroke. Time proved me right on that one. We'll see how this next experiment goes...
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Fair enough, I am very confident given what Conte has achieved in the first 10 league games, now he has 2 more players he actually wanted and Romero back - which is the cliche- like a new signing.

COYS

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Not sure I understand the question, Edin. Chris' point was that we did good business cos you can't sign the top players in Jan.. while saying that Kulusevski was a top creative player (better than what we had anyway).
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‘ And to your point above, Chris, if he's so good how come he was available? ‘.

My point is that a players availability and quality are not directly comparable. We have signed plenty of quality players quite easily who were very available.
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Not necessarily directly, no. But usually, yes. Supply and demand n all that. Diaz was available but demand saw us miss out.

Kulusevski was available but wasn't in such high demand.. logic tells you he's not as good as Diaz.
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not comparing the two as players but we were the only ones going for Eriksen when we signed him, so demand doesnt mean much
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Vdv, Eriksen, Lloris, Reggie etc etc

Yeah lloris is the obvious one

Remember at the time thinking why the hell is he here

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 4 minutes ago
Yeah lloris is the obvious one

Remember at the time thinking why the hell is he here
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I still think that

What’s the average score then?

5/10?

comment by Edinspur (U1109)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 4 minutes ago
Yeah lloris is the obvious one

Remember at the time thinking why the hell is he here
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I still think that
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Must be good offy's in walking distance to his gaff

Good window if you think of it as the first step to a new, refreshed squad. The two new players bring effort and backbone into the squad and should allow Conte some tactical flexibility, in turn that may mean less emphasis on attacking RB etc.

This break will have given the players some mental rest and the squad is a little healthier - I'm feeling positive for a good end to the season

Starting line up vs Brighton:

Lloris

Sanchez Dier Davies

Royal Holjberg Skipp Reguilon

Kulu Kane Moura

Subs: Bentacur,Son, Bergwijn,Romero,Winks, Doherty, Gollini

Though Conte may possibly start Bentacur, Son & Romero...

At least the bench looks stronger... though Winks, Doherty & Gollini need updating in the Summer

Graham Roberts is suggesting that we try Lucas Moura at RWB... I wouldn’t be adverse to that...

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-deadline-day-analysis-antonio-conte-b979913.html

comment by Conn & Duncan..Scottish Legends (U15636)
posted 29 minutes ago
Starting line up vs Brighton:

Lloris

Sanchez Dier Davies

Royal Holjberg Skipp Reguilon

Kulu Kane Moura

Subs: Bentacur,Son, Bergwijn,Romero,Winks, Doherty, Gollini

Though Conte may possibly start Bentacur, Son & Romero...

At least the bench looks stronger... though Winks, Doherty & Gollini need updating in the Summer
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Son is back in full training. Just need Bentancur(playing Venezuela), Sanchez and Romero(they play against each other tonight) to come back in one piece and Conte will have a fully fit squad available for Brighton.

I would swap Kulu for Stevie B in your line up.

comment by Conn & Duncan..Scottish Legends (U15636)
posted 36 minutes ago
Graham Roberts is suggesting that we try Lucas Moura at RWB... I wouldn’t be adverse to that...
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No offense but Graham Roberts is abit if prrrick but against a low block team like how Watford played against us, playing Lucas there is not bad idea.

comment by Automatic For The People (U21889)
posted 3 hours, 18 minutes ago
What’s the average score then?

5/10?
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After doing extensive calculations it’s the conclusion is 6/10

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comment by Ace (U22467)
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comment by LukaBrasi 🇮🇹 COYS #FreePalestine (U22178)
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comment by Conn & Duncan..Scottish Legends (U15636)
posted 29 minutes ago
Starting line up vs Brighton:

Lloris

Sanchez Dier Davies

Royal Holjberg Skipp Reguilon

Kulu Kane Moura

Subs: Bentacur,Son, Bergwijn,Romero,Winks, Doherty, Gollini

Though Conte may possibly start Bentacur, Son & Romero...

At least the bench looks stronger... though Winks, Doherty & Gollini need updating in the Summer
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Son is back in full training. Just need Bentancur(playing Venezuela), Sanchez and Romero(they play against each other tonight) to come back in one piece and Conte will have a fully fit squad available for Brighton.

I would swap Kulu for Stevie B in your line up.
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No doubt the three South Americans will all get injured, get covid and get arrested, and be unavailable to us until the next international break. Although in Sanchez case that might not be a bad thing.
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Romero isn’t on international duty