Speculation Motown's hysterical and annoying, but traditional, totally unfounded Winter 2016/17 rumours thread

[Jimmy Lad]

I didd

Odd

 

[Blaarev]

Odd

Ndidi

 

[yackandandah]

Ndidi Dod.

Dikka dikka dum dikka do.

 

[Mike - True Blue Tinter]

Did Didi sign?
Did Mendy mend?
Did Huth get the Huff?
Did Fuchs get Fuchsed?
and we all know Vardy just wanted to start his Xmas party early!

 

[Motown Fox]

None of that except Vardys Party got off on time
and Amartey got smarty
Drinkwater didn't he drank beer and got pissed
Chilwell didn't he became very vexed
and King went to Orient aaaarrrhh
However Leo had a Ulloa of a good time.

 

[Blaarev]

Oh dear....

 

[Robin127]

There's probably Mor(gan) where that came from.

 

[Brown Nose]

So, something of a clear out seems to be required to make space for some new faces. I think we need a minimum of four new players quite urgently - two defenders, a central midfielder and a 'number 10'. A real shake up might be best.

I assume that there is consensus that we retain the ten main players from last year and also Chilwell, Hernandez, Zieler (as back ups) and Gray, Amartey, Slimani for their first team roles. After that, it gets difficult to argue the case for anyone else.

• Kapustka and James out on loan?
• Benny, Ulloa and Schlupp sold?
• Wasyl pensioned off?
• Would we consider loaning out the likes of Mendy and Musa to get some football as neither appear to be close to regular football?

 

[Jeff]

I don't think we'll let many go until we get players back from Africa - or make new signings.
The squad is thin enough without getting rid of players we might need.

 

[FIF]

So, something of a clear out seems to be required to make space for some new faces. I think we need a minimum of four new players quite urgently - two defenders, a central midfielder and a 'number 10'. A real shake up might be best.

I assume that there is consensus that we retain the ten main players from last year and also Chilwell, Hernandez, Zieler (as back ups) and Gray, Amartey, Slimani for their first team roles. After that, it gets difficult to argue the case for anyone else.

• Kapustka and James out on loan?
• Benny, Ulloa and Schlupp sold?
• Wasyl pensioned off?
• Would we consider loaning out the likes of Mendy and Musa to get some football as neither appear to be close to regular football?

Considering most of those you've mentioned have played in the first team recently I don't see them being sold/loaned.

Kapustka and Benny could be loaned out. Schlupp sold.

Other than that it depends who we get in and how ready to play they are. Ulloa could be sold if we sign ANOTHER attacker but I can't see us doing that until Slimani and Musa have proven themselves or not. We need a couple of central midfielders so that Kingy never needs to play again. We desperately need a top quality RB to challenge and hopefully win Simpson's spot and we desperately need a couple of CBs. both of whom need to be able to play immediately at a top half prem table level. They can they challenge and eventually replace the ageing Huth and Morgan. One of the CBs must have pace and then can complement one of the 2 we have.

 

[Miles Away]

Schlupp obviously off. Lenny too, I'd wager.

Benny, James, Kaputska all loaned out.

Wouldn't be entirely shocked to see one of the big names out too: Drinkwater or Mahrez could try and force a move.

 

[City Fan]

Considering most of those you've mentioned have played in the first team recently I don't see them being sold/loaned.

Kapustka and Benny could be loaned out. Schlupp sold.

Other than that it depends who we get in and how ready to play they are. Ulloa could be sold if we sign ANOTHER attacker but I can't see us doing that until Slimani and Musa have proven themselves or not. We need a couple of central midfielders so that Kingy never needs to play again. We desperately need a top quality RB to challenge and hopefully win Simpson's spot and we desperately need a couple of CBs. both of whom need to be able to play immediately at a top half prem table level. They can they challenge and eventually replace the ageing Huth and Morgan. One of the CBs must have pace and then can complement one of the 2 we have.

Desperately need a top quality RB? I would say RB is the position we least need to strengthen at this moment in time (goalkeeper aside).

 

[FIF]

Desperately need a top quality RB? I would say RB is the position we least need to strengthen at this moment in time (goalkeeper aside).

Different views are healthy.

I haven't seen too much to show that Hernandez is a prem level RB and we need at least 2. I'd make an offer for Debuchy he's a class above Simpson and he's hardly played a game at Arsenal. needs to get first team games to push for his French spot.

 

[Micky]

I'm going to write a letter to Claudio. I have the answers.

To start, whilst King and Amartey have battled hard, they are not the quality required for the Premier. A quality central midfield is fundamental to a good side and we haven't had one for weeks. We badly need reinforcements here. Hopefully Ndidi alongside Drinkwater will be sufficient. I hear we are also looking to bring in an attacking midfielder and I think this is a good idea as it may prompt Mr Mahrez into action.

With regard to our attacking options, I believe that Slimani is a penalty box player (and a very good one), yet at present we give him no supply. He has already shown against Burnley, West Brom and Porto what he will do if we put the ball in good areas. Whilst he is off to the African Cup very soon, we need to start playing to his strength when he returns.

Albrighton is being selected because he offers support for the full back and central midfield, yet his attacking prowess is near non existant. It is time to be brave Mr Ranieri. Let's pick players that take the game to the opposition. Step forward Mr Gray and Mr Musa.

In defence we badly need a top class centre back to challenge Wes and Rob. Yesterday we missed the latter hugely, as we always do.

I think we are going to have to ride out the storm until January and then hope some signings will reinvigorate the squad. We are not suddenly a bad team overnight. With a few tweaks I think we could be OK. But we must make the tweaks and be brave in our performances.

 

[FIF]

It really shouldn't be hard to finish top 8. Everton are 7th.

 

[Micky]

It really shouldn't be hard to finish top 8. Everton are 7th.

I'll take survival thanks.

 

[FIF]

I'll take survival thanks.

With your predictions I think we never get another win.

 

[Micky]

With your predictions I think we never get another win.

With your maths I reckon we will be OK.

 

[City Fan]

Different views are healthy.

I haven't seen too much to show that Hernandez is a prem level RB and we need at least 2. I'd make an offer for Debuchy he's a class above Simpson and he's hardly played a game at Arsenal. needs to get first team games to push for his French spot.

I agree that Hernandez is by no means a decent back up for Simpson at RB, and yes we have no cover for him. However IMO I would be trying to replace some of the first 11 before worrying about back ups.

 

[Skitzo]

I agree that Hernandez is by no means a decent back up for Simpson at RB, and yes we have no cover for him. However IMO I would be trying to replace some of the first 11 before worrying about back ups.

a fit Debucy would replace someone in the first 11