What do we need in January

[nottsblue]

What, if anything, do we need in January?

Is it a new player or two to give us fresh impetus? Is it a change in the current personnel, maybe a promotion for a couple of EDS lads? Is it a change in the management? Or don't we need to do much at all?

We have been largely poor since the defeat to West Ham. Certainly in the PL as 17 points from 12 game suggests. Qualifying as group winners in the CL has either masked our poor league form or been the root cause of it. Our away form in particular is rubbish. We look slow, ponderous, toothless and lack creativity. Is this the players, the system, the managers tactics or more likely a combination. We need to do something methinks as the league could well slip away from us if we are not careful. Of course, there is the League cup semi to look forward to and a hopeful date at Wembley and success there covers a multitude of sins.

I for one think a new striker is a must. As is a fullback. A no nonsense centre half wouldn't be the worse thing Santa could bring us either. Now, a lot of praise has been helped on the shoulders of young Maffeo. Surely the time has come to give him a go? I understand why Iheanacho has been slowly brought in, but again, he needs more game time now. He is fast, direct and scares the shit out of defenders. Let MDM go back to Argentina. I shudder at the thought of him in our defence again. We don't need a big name to replace him, just an honest centre half who can defend and doesn't get out muscled, out paced and can slot in.

A lot has been said about Pep and will he won't he come. Well, we won't know until the summer. I dare say there is a gentlemans agreement but it's worth jack shit until he has a scarf on in a press conference at the Etihad. Thus, we stick with Pellegrini. There is almost zero chance he will be sacked, especially whilewe are still in the CL and there or thereabouts in the PL.

Certainly, one thing we need to do in January, and that is start to play football with a bit of pace.

[Ray78]

Nothing until the summer in terms of signings.

[Nigels Tackle]

the players to start giving a fuck

[failsworthblue]

Kompany back and we might just about scrape 4th.

[sheblue]

One would have thought that with the addition of sterling, otamendi, KDB, and Delph to the squad not to mention nacho breaking through, that we have all we need already. We strengthened considerably in the summer but the league position suggests otherwise.
What about getting those players and the others to play as they should.

[Moonchesteri]

the players to start giving a fuck

+1.

[Pretty Boy Lee]

A security team to force kompany, silva and aguero in and out of controlled areas for recovery full of the latest technology and doctors. Even when theyre fit.

Oh and to replace a few players with training cones.

[Saul Goodman]

A handful of pieces to replace those who should be sold.
That being said, we wont do anything in Jan.

[South Stand Balti]

One would have thought that with the addition of sterling, otamendi, KDB, and Delph to the squad not to mention nacho breaking through, that we have all we need already. We strengthened considerably in the summer but the league position suggests otherwise.
What about getting those players and the others to play as they should.

I hate to say this but sterling offers us less than Milner did. Delph is honest but doesn't have the class of even an ageing Frank Lampard. The Otter - he does not look strong enough for the Prem but I do think he may improve. In short, before we do anything in the January or summer market we should get a new head of recruitment. It's only my opinion but we are falling back alarmingly for me. We don't have the class we had a couple of years ago.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

A right back who can go forward

[Hazy2]

The start of a run, FFS.

[blue b4 the moon]

Organisation, medical competence and playing to players strengths would be a start.

I have no idea what our tactics and game plan is these days

[Two's Kompany]

The manger to pick a balanced team not just the best players.
Also to change the team depending on the opposition.

[dave watson's perm]

A Plan B?

[ruralblue]

Serg to have Yaya's legs implanted on his body.

A good pinch of passion n' backbone.

And a Witch Dr to work with the Physios.

[Hazy2]

The sex life of Ricky Martin !

[zabbadabbado]

I wouldn't bother signing anyone else in January. Only for the fact I don't believe it will make a blind bit of difference whether we will win the Title or not this Season.This squad is already good enough. Our problems are not being caused by lack of quality in the squad. Our problems are caused by poor management, rotation, preparation. We once had the best defense in the League under Mancini.3 seasons under Pellegrini has undone all his good work.

I am hoping we will finish in the top 4,Admittedly this does look guaranteed at the moment. Then Guardiola will already have plenty of dead wood to get rid of pre-season. No point adding to it with a another Boney style panic buy in January. The Rags can have Vardy for the price being pimped £50,000 000.

[Original Dub]

The sex life of Ricky Martin !

Interesting. I had assumed you leaned in a different direction.

We all know what "assumption" does I suppose. Something about you and ass and... er...

[Sparklehorse]

What we need in January is to go on a run of wins, get to the final of the cup and top the premier league....because February/March will be very taxing on other fronts !

[Hazy2]

The sex life of Ricky Martin !

Interesting. I had assumed you leaned in a different direction.

We all know what "assumption" does I suppose. Something about you and ass and... er...

Jim Year book comment .... America Pie OD.

On the subject of Filams,, Klopp is defo in Die Hard, check out one of the Hostage takers.