Speculation It's Deadline Day!

[Graz]

Some post-last minute big confirmations...

2310: Confirmed: Chelsea have signed Raul Meireles. And Arsenal have signed Mikel Arteta and let Nicklas Bendtner join Sunderland on loan. Phew.

 

[Billyjof]

If we are buying the Championship, what the feck are Stoke buying? Where did they find that amount of money from?

Crouch, although I've never liked him could prove to be a shrewd signing even for 10Mill. Long throw, Crouch nod, Jerome, bang, goal. Repeat.

 

[Matt_B]

Crouch must have racked up the most transfer fees in history for such an average player.

 

[pork pie fox]

Crouch must have racked up the most transfer fees in history for such an average player.

Robbie Keane?

 

[Mawsley]

If we are buying the Championship, what the feck are Stoke buying?

Financial disaster.

 

[Kingy_85]

Just imagine Crouch & Jones on the end of those stupid throw ins.

I'd hate to face them!

 

[Billyjof]

Financial disaster.

This was my immediate thought. I can't help thinking that all that money might just pay off though.

Dull football but exciting times for the clayheads.

 

[Graz]

This was my immediate thought. I can't help thinking that all that money might just pay off though.

Dull football but exciting times for the clayheads.

How much have they actually spent?

They've not spent massively in the past and have had a few seasons in the Prem now. I think they're probably living within their means thanks to being prudent before. Could be wrong though.

I think they could take 7th or so this season. Maybe even higher if Arsenal don't buck up.

 

[Bobbins]

Just imagine Crouch & Jones on the end of those stupid throw ins.

I'd hate to face them!

Together with quality crosses from Etherington and Pennant. I think they have the makings of a really good squad now. Certainly what you might call an established Premier League team?

 

[Lboro fox]

El-hadj Diouf release by Blackburn today. Cue another quality signing by Allardyce at West Ham I reckon. Big Sam has done some good business this window!