Pirate55
The Last Man Standing 17/18
Our transfer policy over the last two years leaves a lot to be desired. Dating back to us qualifying for the CL but only ending up with VDV on the last day of the window.
Even in January 2011 when we had a legitimate shot at making the CL we bought nobody. Even last summer when we knew we needed a striker we still refused to buy anyone and only signed Adebayor on loan after we had 0 points out of 6 at the beginning of the season. And having Adebayor on loan meant when we had a chance of actually catching City we had to face them without Adebayor who was on loan.
And then there was this January when we were third and we were outsiders for the title we obviously needed a top striker and we ended up with that waste of space Saha. Everton were in the bottom third of the table but they, Everton, could not wait to pay him off and get him out of the club.
In the meantime Everton upgraded on Saha and have steadily moved up the table.
What makes things worse is how good Saudi Sportswashing Machine look with their new striker. As a team they look much more offensive than us and now look like they can score against anyone. I am so impressed with Saudi Sportswashing Machine that I am ready to concede that two African strikers are worth the risk even though you may lose them to the Nations Cup. If Saudi Sportswashing Machine can strength and get such quality up front then how come we can't? Our management have dropped the ball and we are now paying for it We have failed to purchase a quality striker over the last 6 transfer windows and that is just shocking - no excuse whatsoever.
Our management have royally fcuked up when it comes to transfers and they need to take some responsibility for our present situation
100% Agreed. And its not a question of being clever in hindsight. Me and quite a few others recognised this problem at the time.