I called it close enough I said I week ago we will sign no one or make last minute moves which failed and blame everyone else we only sign one player and pretty much make a laughing stock by the rest.

Think we just need to realize that there is not much intention in terms of spending this term to become a top European force and frankly that might not change until the stadium is funded to Romans satisfaction.  Fair enough.

If Conte prioritizes the league and treats CL like the domestic cup competitions I think the squad will competitive for the title barring a bad run of luck/injuries. 

So...

 

Courtois

Cabellaro

Eduardo

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Luiz

Rudiger

Azpilicueta

Cahill

Christensen

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Alonso

Kenedy

Baba

Moses

Zappacosta

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Kante

Fabregas

Bakayoko

Drinkwater

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Hazard

Pedro

Willian

Musonda

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Morata

Batshuayi

Remy

(Costa)

 

I dislike Costa. 

Don't want to see him back but him fit and things smoothed over, he would unwuestionably make the quality of that front line a few notches higher.

Tbh, even a fit and included Remy isn't a had option to have (except he's rarely ever fit.)

With Musonda there, Kenedy and Baba, there are three players there who could do a decent job given the chance.

 

All in all, it isn't as disastrous as at first sight.

Edited August 31, 20178 yr by Sun zhi

Looks like we are disappointed then. Drinkwater or no Drinkwater this was poor. 

 

Based on what we know our squad should be:

 

GK:

Tibo

Willy 

Eduardo

 

CB:

Azpi

Luiz

Rudiger

Cahill (HG)

Christensen (HG)

 

WB:

Zappacosta

Moses (HG)

Alonso

Kenedy

Baba (when fit and likely allowing kenedy or himself out on loan in Jan)

 

CM:
Cesc (HG)

Kante

Baka

Drinkwater (HG) (If completed in time)

 

WF:

Pedro

Willian

Hazard

Charly Jnr, (HG)

 

ST:

Morata

Batman

Remy

 

**At the moment Costa but no way he is allowed back.

 

Anyone missing?

Edited August 31, 20178 yr by axman2526

We should prioritze to retain EPL... 

17 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Looks like we are disappointed then. Drinkwater or no Drinkwater this was poor. 

 

Based on what we know our squad should be:

 

GK:

Tibo

Willy 

Eduardo

 

CB:

Azpi

Luiz

Rudiger

Cahill (HG)

Christensen (HG)

 

WB:

Zappacosta

Moses (HG)

Alonso

Kenedy

Baba (when fit and likely allowing kenedy or himself out on loan in Jan)

 

CM:
Cesc

Kante

Baka

Drinkwater (HG) (If completed in time)

 

WF:

Pedro

Willian

Hazard

Charly Jnr, (HG)

 

ST:

Morata

Batman

Remy

 

**At the moment Costa but no way he is allowed back.

 

Anyone missing?

Cesc is HG 

Interesting, Liverpool's starting 11 now that they have completed the OX transfer 

4 minutes ago, TomCFC85 said:

Cesc is HG 

You are right, 6 HG if we include Charly Jnr

Never thought I'd say this but:
Where's Drinkwater? Give me Drinkwater. 

Thought there was only a 2 hour grace period? well we have had it and no deal announced. Has it fallen through? If it has will our next announcement being Conte walking out?

 

If not I look forward to hearing how he sells his next press conference as to how hard the board worked this window and how delighted he is with his squad...lol

Maybe he's just dehydrated. 

Reports circulating - Drinkwater to Chelsea may not happen. His replacement, Silva, has apparently failed his medical. Not confirmed yet.

Just now, TheAwesomeGem said:

Reports circulating - Drinkwater to Chelsea may not happen. His replacement, Silva, has apparently failed his medical. Not confirmed yet.

That doesn't make any sense on any level.
If Silva has gotten far enough to have a medical then that means Drinkwater's move was authorised before deadline day, therefore they cannot bring him back. 

Just now, TomCFC85 said:

That doesn't make any sense on any level.
If Silva has gotten far enough to have a medical then that means Drinkwater's move was authorised before deadline day, therefore they cannot bring him back. 

Nothing make sense anymore. This makes as much of a sense as Barkley.

3 minutes ago, TheAwesomeGem said:

Reports circulating - Drinkwater to Chelsea may not happen. His replacement, Silva, has apparently failed his medical. Not confirmed yet.

Was gonna say don't know whether to laugh or cry but at at this point it's definitely cry.

2 minutes ago, TomCFC85 said:

That doesn't make any sense on any level.
If Silva has gotten far enough to have a medical then that means Drinkwater's move was authorised before deadline day, therefore they cannot bring him back. 

No it does to me, their position about this has been they would only let him leave if they could get someone in to take his spot. If the guy they want cannot be signed off on there they can withdraw their consent on the deal. No replacement, no sale. And explains why nothing has further come out.

 

Would be completely on us for leaving it so late. If you leave it late like Levy and get a couple of really good deals then fair play, if you mess up like we did then...

If Silva has failed his medical it teaches the board a lesson for leaving it until the last day of the window. Had weeks to sort this out

10 minutes ago, TomCFC85 said:

Nearly full..

 

So we STILL haven't completed the Drinkwater deal. Amazing.

EDIT: Just seen that. Finaf**kingly. 

Edited September 1, 20178 yr by Barrettinator

It's done, it's over.
I'm going to sleep.

Phew

 

Well it's something at least.  If we had landed Llorente and someone like a Mahrez it could have been a great window, but it wasn't to be.  Our squad is still a bit thin, but it's not as bad as some people are making it out to be.  At full strength it's still one of the best teams in the league.

Mixed feelings here as we did bring in cover for RWB and CMF which we needed but failed to land a big name player.