9 hours ago, the special one said:

Mugs if we let him go, one of the few midfielders who can actually score goals from midfield, and with Chukwuemeka/Nkunku injured we're severely lacking in that department.

With Nkunku and Chukwuemeka both injured, he's probably now the best option we have left for the central role in the 3 of a 4-2-3-1

4 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

With Nkunku and Chukwuemeka both injured, he's probably now the best option we have left for the central role in the 3 of a 4-2-3-1

Nkunku and Chuku were good at carrying the ball+link up to the attackers. 

Can Gallagher do that? Not going to lie I am so far content with Gallagher learning this new role Poch has given him from deep. Seems to be slowly improving. 

Edited August 21, 20232 yr by Sconnie Blue

2 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Nkunku and Chuku were good at carrying the ball+link up to the attackers. 

Can Gallagher do that? Not going to lie I am so far content with Gallagher learning this new role Poch has given him from deep. Seems to be slowly improving. 

No he does not have the technique for it. Would have to be more of the late arriving in the box looking to score goals type of AM rather than link up AM.

With Santos going on loan, and the number of nice remarks that Pochettino is making to the media about Conor, plus the injuries to Nkunku and Chukwuemeka, I think it is now nailed on that Gallagher will be with us for the season, and won't be sold.

Still not sure he is good enough for where we aspire to be, but good luck to him anyway.

 

On 21/08/2023 at 14:58, Sconnie Blue said:

Nkunku and Chuku were good at carrying the ball+link up to the attackers. 

Can Gallagher do that? Not going to lie I am so far content with Gallagher learning this new role Poch has given him from deep. Seems to be slowly improving. 

I think we all know Gallagher is best as an 8, but if I have to choose between him playing as a deep 6 or a 10 I actually prefer the former. Done alright thus far. Think we'll move Enzo higher up if Poch insists on playing someone behind the striker instead of going to a 4-3-3

Edited August 27, 20232 yr by azpi28

On 25/08/2023 at 20:26, Sexyfootball said:

With Santos going on loan, and the number of nice remarks that Pochettino is making to the media about Conor, plus the injuries to Nkunku and Chukwuemeka, I think it is now nailed on that Gallagher will be with us for the season, and won't be sold.

Still not sure he is good enough for where we aspire to be, but good luck to him anyway.

 

Can you give me a name of a better midfield rotational player? 

If Poch likes him and is using him, why aren’t we offering him a new deal? 2 years left. The club won’t want him running his contract down. 

17 minutes ago, JM7 said:

If Poch likes him and is using him, why aren’t we offering him a new deal? 2 years left. The club won’t want him running his contract down. 

I think the club are playing both sides. Gallagher is made to feel wanted if nothing happens but if a decent bid came in, even a loan with an obligation, and I think the club would consider it, providing it is soon enough for us to get Poch the players he wants.

Realistically though where would Gallagher go. Abroad? I doubt it, possibly the Bundesliga. 

I think we'd want £40m now or possibly a £5m loan with a £40m obligation for next year. That would rule out most of the bottom half of the EPL as this would represent a marquee signing, unlikely this late for those clubs.

Man City - Already covered.

Liverpool - Need players elsewhere 

Man Utd - ditto

Newcastle - possibly, on the loan + model but Howe has already said they're done.

Spurs - A possibility but they need to shift eight out in a week, and they're all sh*te.

West Ham - Just got Kudus.

Brighton - with Enciso injured it would make sense and be hilarious for us to pump them. But we don't ever do that and they don't pay 40m for players.

Villa - with Buendia injured this has possibilities but again they are pretty well stocked and again I would be surprised if they went to 40m.

With little interest coming from abroad and there being no money there either, to me it is the politically sensible move to make Conor feel wanted as a deal currently looks difficult to do in the last week.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/31/tottenham-bayern-munich-chelsea-conor-gallagher

Gallagher being sold would be bad enough, but if we were to sell him to Tottenham (for less than we paid for f**king Cucurella), I would fully support burning Boehly/Eghbali in effigy.

He's started and finished the 90 in all 4 matches. Clear as day Poch rates him. Doubt the club will sell without Poch's approval. 

2 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

He's started and finished the 90 in all 4 matches. Clear as day Poch rates him. Doubt the club will sell without Poch's approval. 

Poch made him the Captain.  There is continuity with having Gallagher in the squad.  Unlikely Mauricio wants to lose him at this moment in time. Next season? Who knows.

IF Gallagher were to leave. Italia would be a good choice. Our former players do well there.

Listen Todd , and listen hard and clear……we do not do business with those under achievers in North London, Levy suck my stump!!!!!

Isco while not the most talented player was a pivotal link between midfield and attack under Zidane at Real Madrid. I get similar vibes with Gallagher and it's why I feel we need to keep him at all costs.

Lots of talk he is going to be sold, to Spurs of all teams too. 

I think he has really grown under Poch so far, clearly the manager likes him, I'm hoping he stays. 

 

He seems to be available every game too which is really important especially in times like now. I do not think he is good enough to be starting for us but he’s certainly good enough to be a squad player.

After Mount I’ve lost any sense of attachment to players so I won’t be too sad if Gallagher goes.

Anyone thinking it's a good idea to sell Gallagher must be mental. He's a talented player but as well as that he has an incredible work ethic and he's a leader. This is the type of player we need in the squad, on the training pitch and in the dressing room.

Conor is Mr. Chelsea. Sell him, to Spurs of all sides, and it further decreases my opinion of these owners.

7 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Conor is Mr. Chelsea. Sell him, to Spurs of all sides, and it further decreases my opinion of these owners.

I don't think your opinion of the owners could be any lower anyway. 

9 minutes ago, Victor90 said:

I don't think your opinion of the owners could be any lower anyway. 

Well I do currently regard them as being better than Daniel Levy.

Paalinha to Bayern, Hojberg to Fulham, Conor to Spurs. It could happen but it's a lot of deals to get done in a hurry. I have been a huge supporter of conor and still am but its going to be a very tough midfield once Nkunku, Chuwumeka and Lavia are match fit

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3 minutes ago, ozboy said:

Paalinha to Bayern, Hojberg to Fulham, Conor to Spurs. It could happen but it's a lot of deals to get done in a hurry. I have been a huge supporter of conor and still am but its going to be a very tough midfield once Nkunku, Chuwumeka and Lavia are match fit

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Hopefully someone let's our owners know what Levy did to us with Modric.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

Hopefully someone let's our owners know what Levy did to us with Modric.

what did he do? He refused to sell to us, which I cannot see as much of a crime. He sold Modric to Real where he went on to a famous career. Levy doesn't sell to anyone and especially not to rivals. That is not a crime. What Levy has done wrong, according to what I read, and how the f would I really know, is to let players over run the coach.

What I think he is doing wrong right now from spuds point of view is not reinvesting the kane money. spuds have a very thin squad. without madison, who may be injury prone, they would be a bit dire. son is playing with a big bandage on his leg and looks a shadow of two seasons ago etc.

He was, for me, clear contender for the motm last night. He’s improving under Pochettino so much that I think that we’ve got a very solid, hard working, quality player in him. One of those players that are not going to stand out for their world class technique but that every team needs to fight the fight. He does want to stay and play for Chelsea and the coach rates him, why would the club sell him?

Just now, ozboy said:

what did he do? He refused to sell to us, which I cannot see as much of a crime. He sold Modric to Real where he went on to a famous career. Levy doesn't sell to anyone and especially not to rivals. That is not a crime. What Levy has done wrong, according to what I read, and how the f would I really know, is to let players over run the coach.

What I think he is doing wrong right now from spuds point of view is not reinvesting the kane money. spuds have a very thin squad. without madison, who may be injury prone, they would be a bit dire. son is playing with a big bandage on his leg and looks a shadow of two seasons ago etc.

Indeed, he refused to sell to us, and I woild have us respond in kind. 

 

Conor goes to Spurs he becomes a Spurs legend and future captain. That would be sickening.