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killer-heels · « **Reply #26200 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:24:33 pm »

Schweinsteiger, Depay, potentially Schneiderlin and Darmian who looked good the two times ive seen him look on the face of it great business. I think they will challenege for the league.

Tom_B · « **Reply #26201 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:28:01 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on July 12, 2015, 09:24:33 pm

Schweinsteiger, Depay, potentially Schneiderlin and Darmian who looked good the two times ive seen him look on the face of it great business. I think they will challenege for the league.

Yeah they definitely only looked a couple of players off last season when they finished 17 points from Chelsea.

killer-heels · « **Reply #26202 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:29:42 pm »

Quote from: Tom_B on July 12, 2015, 09:28:01 pm

Yeah they definitely only looked a couple of players off last season when they finished 17 points from Chelsea.

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Those four or so players will help bridge that gap and apparently they will be expecting another defender and striker to that.

Jinxsy · « **Reply #26203 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:30:54 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on July 12, 2015, 09:24:33 pm

Schweinsteiger, Depay, potentially Schneiderlin and Darmian who looked good the two times ive seen him look on the face of it great business. I think they will challenege for the league.

Agree with this.
If his filosofee is properly understood and he gets Schneiderlin + 1 more up top then I think they'll be a force next season. A lot will obv depend on the DeGea / replacement DeGea situation, but he's making better use of the cash this year.

Tom_B · « **Reply #26204 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:35:44 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on July 12, 2015, 09:29:42 pm

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Those four or so players will help bridge that gap and apparently they will be expecting another defender and striker to that.

They have signed 3 of them though so far though, and haven't signed a striker or a centre half, so it's shitting yourself at something that may or may not happen. What happens if De Gea leaves? No impact?

I'm not saying they won't challenge by the way, but I don't get what would lead you to think they will challenge as it currently stands. What does Schweinsteiger give them that Carrick doesn't? Darmian is a good signing, but whatever anyone says, a right back isn't going to make a significant difference up to 17 points. So that leaves Depay, who is a top drawer signing admittedly.

They will more than likely throw money at it until they do challenge again, and you may well be right when August 31st rolls around, but not at this stage.

killer-heels · « **Reply #26205 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:38:31 pm »

Quote from: Tom_B on July 12, 2015, 09:35:44 pm

They have signed 3 of them though so far though, and haven't signed a striker or a centre half, so it's shitting yourself at something that may or may not happen. What happens if De Gea leaves? No impact?

I'm not saying they won't challenge by the way, but I don't get what would lead you to think they will challenge as it currently stands. What does Schweinsteiger give them that Carrick doesn't? Darmian is a good signing, but whatever anyone says, a right back isn't going to make a significant difference up to 17 points. So that leaves Depay, who is a top drawer signing admittedly.

They will more than likely throw money at it until they do challenge again, and you may well be right when August 31st rolls around, but not at this stage.

Im not shitting myself at the thought of them challenging. They could challenge along with us as well. I am just pointing out that on paper the signings seem really good and could help them be stronger from last season.

Tom_B · « **Reply #26206 on:** July 12, 2015, 09:41:23 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on July 12, 2015, 09:38:31 pm

Im not shitting myself at the thought of them challenging. They could challenge along with us as well. I am just pointing out that on paper the signings seem really good and could help them be stronger from last season.

Not denying they could/should be stronger, but they were miles off a title challenge, almost as far as us. I would suspect a serious title challenge would be beyond both teams as it stands, certainly us, and probably them.

NealFrom25Yards · « **Reply #26207 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:38:13 pm »

They've signed Schneiderlin now too.

Medical completed today, contract agreed, he'll go on their preseason tour tomorrow.

Caston · « **Reply #26208 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:38:19 pm »

Signed Schneiderlin too. Could be a very good midfield partnership

Chakan · « **Reply #26209 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:39:02 pm »

They're doing good business this window.

whtwht · « **Reply #26210 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:40:38 pm »

Wonder if they will get Benteke aswell

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #26211 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:42:10 pm »

Quote from: NealFrom25Yards on July 12, 2015, 10:38:13 pm

They've signed Schneiderlin now too.

Medical completed today, contract agreed, he'll go on their preseason tour tomorrow.

Says who?

Red Sea · « **Reply #26212 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:44:06 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on July 12, 2015, 10:42:10 pm

Says who?

MEN, and Norwood, apparently he had already had his medical

*Awaits accusations of being a manc*

Shepnois · « **Reply #26213 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:44:10 pm »

Theyre gonna have some midfield next season, damn.

HighSix · « **Reply #26214 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:44:10 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on July 12, 2015, 10:42:10 pm

Says who?

Pretty much all press.

Roger Federer · « **Reply #26215 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:44:14 pm »

Have always liked Schweinsteiger, and thought he was brilliant at the World Cup when he returned from injury. Germany went up a level with him in midfield. Don't know if he's able to play like that consistently after his injuries, I sure hope he can't, but if fit he surely improves them a lot? Regardless, it is a shame he went there, as I used to really enjoy watching him play.

NealFrom25Yards · « **Reply #26216 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:45:21 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on July 12, 2015, 10:42:10 pm

Says who?

MEN, Guardian, Times...

Their club press photographer seems to break just about everything, which is a bit weird but there it is:

https://mobile.twitter.com/CraigNorwood/status/620345749428117504

downtown · « **Reply #26217 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:45:42 pm »

Annoying this Schneiderlin thing.

The one Saints player (Who is a LFC fan) that would have suited us down to a tee and we didn't even inquire despite shopping down there 4 times in the last year.

Ugh

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #26218 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:47:31 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on July 12, 2015, 09:24:33 pm

Schweinsteiger, Depay, potentially Schneiderlin and Darmian who looked good the two times ive seen him look on the face of it great business. I think they will challenege for the league.

who are going to score the goals now they only have Rooney as a senior striker?

Tom_B · « **Reply #26219 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:47:44 pm »

Gutted about that one if true as he has the potential to be the exact midfielder they needed.

Caston · « **Reply #26220 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:49:06 pm »

Quote from: Laughter is the best medicine... on July 12, 2015, 10:47:31 pm

who are going to score the goals now they only have Rooney as a senior striker?

They'll no doubt spunk loads on a striker

Shepnois · « **Reply #26221 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:50:14 pm »

Quote from: Laughter is the best medicine... on July 12, 2015, 10:47:31 pm

who are going to score the goals now they only have Rooney as a senior striker?

Dont worry they'll add a top striker as well no doubt.

SMASHerano · « **Reply #26222 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:52:20 pm »

Quote from: downtown on July 12, 2015, 10:45:42 pm

Annoying this Schneiderlin thing.

The one Saints player (Who is a LFC fan) that would have suited us down to a tee and we didn't even inquire despite shopping down there 4 times in the last year.

Ugh

Agreed. Brendan's overlooking some seriously good players for Allen's sake.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #26223 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:54:48 pm »

They've got a pretty solid midfield there now: Herrera, Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, & Carrick. Not to be sniffed at.

Dree · « **Reply #26224 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:55:54 pm »

Add another striker and they'll have a very good squad as with the two midfielders they might just have enough to paper over the back line.

We need a couple of great signings now.

Carly · « **Reply #26225 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:56:07 pm »

Quote from: Kopenhagen on July 12, 2015, 10:54:48 pm

They've got a pretty solid midfield there now: Herrera, Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, & Carrick. Not to be sniffed at.

Not many goals in that midfield though.

killer-heels · « **Reply #26226 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:56:12 pm »

Schneiderlin is a great signing.

10 years on · « **Reply #26227 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:56:37 pm »

Di Maria's gone then?

sinnermichael · « **Reply #26228 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:57:32 pm »

Must be nice to be in a position where you can spend £300m net in 12 months and still be in no danger of FFP because you are so rich in terms of the income you generate.

whtwht · « **Reply #26229 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:58:23 pm »

Quote from: Kopenhagen on July 12, 2015, 10:54:48 pm

They've got a pretty solid midfield there now: Herrera, Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, & Carrick. Not to be sniffed at.

Not worth worrying about either.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #26230 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:58:47 pm »

Quote from: Carly on July 12, 2015, 10:56:07 pm

Not many goals in that midfield though.

It's functional and will be capable of controlling games. Mata, Depay, Rooney, & Di Maria's replacement will have enough goals. Herrera scores the odd few and Schneiderlin scored 5 last season.

killer-heels · « **Reply #26231 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:59:00 pm »

Quote from: Laughter is the best medicine... on July 12, 2015, 10:47:31 pm

who are going to score the goals now they only have Rooney as a senior striker?

They apparently want to sign a striker and another centre back.

theredguy03 · « **Reply #26232 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:59:13 pm »

Schweinsteiger and now Schneiderlin going to United. Sort out the keeper situation and get a striker and they are a serious threat to Chelsea. Although they hold the aces and it's way too early to predict anything.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #26233 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:59:24 pm »

Quote from: whtwht on July 12, 2015, 10:58:23 pm

Not worth worrying about either.

Who's worrying?

downtown · « **Reply #26234 on:** July 12, 2015, 10:59:32 pm »

Quote from: Carly on July 12, 2015, 10:56:07 pm

Not many goals in that midfield though.

Schneiderlin and Herrera are both good for 5/season. Schweinsteiger as well.

If we get 10 goals from our 3 main midfielders (Milner/Henderson/Lucas (Can) ), I'd be pretty chuffed.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #26235 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:00:30 pm »

Meh, don't think I could pick him out of an identity parade. He'll be gutted obviously.

whtwht · « **Reply #26236 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:01:10 pm »

Quote from: Kopenhagen on July 12, 2015, 10:59:24 pm

Who's worrying?

Not you but i'm sure others are.

downtown · « **Reply #26237 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:01:50 pm »

I'd personally prefer a Schweinsteiger/Carrick , Schneiderlin, Herrera midfield to a Matic, Cesc, Oscar one.

Have always been a fan of 3 all-rounders all capable of chipping in with goals AS WELL as defending, rather than specialists in each field (Creativity/DM).
That's why I loved Martinez-Schweini partnership in Bayern's treble winning season.

El Lobo · « **Reply #26238 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:03:29 pm »

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #26239 on:** July 12, 2015, 11:07:10 pm »

They've still got Jones then? A blessed relief.