09 Jan 2014 14:56:58
Since the manager announced to the world we have cash to spend in this window I have become really apprehensive about who we might bring in.
Obviously all the clubs are aware we have cash so prices will be even more over-inflated and as always is the case in January - all the really decent players are not available at this stage of the season.
Speculation about Fletcher, Finbogasson, Long and even Rhodes has appeared but will probably come to nothing as they all will have more lucrative options that their agents will be wheeling and dealing for.
There is talk of plundering Dundee Utd or Aberdeen for their better players, but are they any better than what we have or indeed able to step it up for CL?
That leaves us with the unearthing of relatively unknown talent that has brought us Kayal, Izzy, VVD and Wanyama as a few examples; but also the Bangura's, Lassad's, and Balde's - not to mention the string of useless loan signings that failed to impress.
Basically I think we have enough about us to see out this domestic season without gambling, but we also need to have a better squad in place for the start of next season, to make up for this seasons disaster in Europe and if we are going to lose one or two in this window as seems likely, we need to really make an effort to get quality players.
As each day of this window passes I hear we are being linked with the usual string of potentials, but I really hope we keep the heid and don't panic buy at the last minute and regret it?

JJ

1.) 09 Jan 2014
The problem we have is the CL qualifiers. I think I read they start THREE weeks after the World Cup.This will be a major headache fr us I would think.

2.) 09 Jan 2014
Going on the 2 goals balde has scored tonight he might just make you eat those words pal and I really hope he does. Been a while since we had a big strong striker who can bully defences, the bhoy has the assets just need to master the technique.

Darrenbhoy

3.) 10 Jan 2014
I think balde looked tonight like the player I thought fortune was going to be.

4.) 10 Jan 2014
Never saw the Friendly, but heard Balde scored a goal and obviously happy for him and delighted The Hoops won.
But it's not me Balde needs to convince, in 20 league games and 12 CL quals and group games the manager has seen fit to give him playing time you could measure on an egg timer.
NL is again actively looking for a striker as he seems to believe we never properly replaced Hooper and with Commons our top scorer, it would seem that way.

JJ

JJ