| The Unthinkable 14:20 - Apr 6 with 3659 views | WeaverQPR |
Harry Redknapp is retained for another season in the championship. Ive not seen anything quoted from HR that should we fail this season that he will resign. So with a year left and massive debts could you imagine another season of this? |  |
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| The Unthinkable on 16:10 - Apr 6 with 1089 views | davman |
| The Unthinkable on 14:26 - Apr 6 by Neil_SI |
I do think whatever happens we'll see plenty of activity in the transfer market over the summer, whether we're in the Premier League or Championship and whether Harry Redknapp is still with us or not.
I don't think they're stupid, I think they know what they need, but whether they can get what they need is another matter altogether. There's been a lack of pace and legs across the side, so they've got to try and address that.
I think we'll see changes to the central defence, even if Clint Hill and Richard Dunne stay on. They've got to get away from an ageing pairing at the back, because the side is set up to protect that lack of pace, both when we were in the Premier League and this season in the Championship.
To evolve the team and style of play going forward, then they need to make some changes here to start that process. Whenever we've not protected the defence with an extra man in midfield, we've looked quite vulnerable. It's why Nedum Onouha's presence in the side is important, because he gives us an option to move forward, but we also need defenders who are a little better on the ball the the current crop as well.
The club really need to have identified its targets already and be on the case, seeing who they can secure and to try and do their business early. But as ever at QPR, there's so much up in air that you really wonder if they're anywhere near to doing that and whether it will be another case of players arriving late in the window and on the final transfer deadline day. |
Neil, you usually talk much sense, but we all knew that Harry signed too many over 30s, not enough Centre Backs, not enough Strikers and far, far too many 'play makers' in the middle of the Park.
I have no reason to think that he would do the same given another window.
As to whether they're stupid or not, I think Einstein it was who defined stupidity as "doing exactly the same things and expecting a different outcome" - only time will tell.
Harry to leave one way or another the day our season is officially finished for me... |  |
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| The Unthinkable on 16:21 - Apr 6 with 1078 views | Neil_SI |
| The Unthinkable on 15:55 - Apr 6 by johnnyl14 |
How much activity in the transfer market depends on a possible 'Transfer Embargo' next season. |
I'm pretty sure they'll find a way around that. The Financial Fair Play system is flawed, so I would imagine there will be some changes to the system. They don't want to see a fleet of clubs fined or whatever, that's not what the system is meant to promote.
We have about nineteen players out of contract, so it's inevitable there will be some movement in and out, that unless the club are backed into a corner and the only thing they can do is renew all of these players' contract. But I doubt that will be the case. |  | | |
| The Unthinkable on 16:32 - Apr 6 with 1063 views | Neil_SI |
| The Unthinkable on 16:10 - Apr 6 by davman |
Neil, you usually talk much sense, but we all knew that Harry signed too many over 30s, not enough Centre Backs, not enough Strikers and far, far too many 'play makers' in the middle of the Park.
I have no reason to think that he would do the same given another window.
As to whether they're stupid or not, I think Einstein it was who defined stupidity as "doing exactly the same things and expecting a different outcome" - only time will tell.
Harry to leave one way or another the day our season is officially finished for me... |
That's one way of looking at it, but there has been evidence to suggest that it's not all been the manager's own way at times.
The board did intervene with Redknapp and didn't let him sign all of the players he wanted, such as Wayne Bridge and many other targets. He's lost out on a few players here and there in the summer that went elsewhere in the end. That also happened back in January last season, where he complained and was visibly frustrated that the club couldn't get deals done and over the line.
I suppose you could also apply what you've said to Mark Hughes as well, how many midfielders and first choice keepers did we end up with? But the board and owners played their part in that as well, and with both of these examples, the club hired them in the first place. If they don't like what they see, they can do something about it if they want to.
But none of the above is really anything to do with my point, nor is what you've said. I think someone like Redknapp knows what he needs and wants, I also think the club realises that some further changes are needed, and in some cases, even the players know. The squad is ageing and has many players, around nineteen, out of contract at the end of season.
One way or another something is going to happen — not all of them will sign on again, and therefore some changes are going to need to be made. As part of that, they have an opportunity to address problems with age and lack of legs, and maybe we'll see a different strategy. It's clear this season was all about the short-term, and trying to get back up in as cost effective way as possible. | | | |
| The Unthinkable on 17:02 - Apr 6 with 1030 views | wood_hoop |
| The Unthinkable on 16:32 - Apr 6 by Neil_SI |
That's one way of looking at it, but there has been evidence to suggest that it's not all been the manager's own way at times.
The board did intervene with Redknapp and didn't let him sign all of the players he wanted, such as Wayne Bridge and many other targets. He's lost out on a few players here and there in the summer that went elsewhere in the end. That also happened back in January last season, where he complained and was visibly frustrated that the club couldn't get deals done and over the line.
I suppose you could also apply what you've said to Mark Hughes as well, how many midfielders and first choice keepers did we end up with? But the board and owners played their part in that as well, and with both of these examples, the club hired them in the first place. If they don't like what they see, they can do something about it if they want to.
But none of the above is really anything to do with my point, nor is what you've said. I think someone like Redknapp knows what he needs and wants, I also think the club realises that some further changes are needed, and in some cases, even the players know. The squad is ageing and has many players, around nineteen, out of contract at the end of season.
One way or another something is going to happen — not all of them will sign on again, and therefore some changes are going to need to be made. As part of that, they have an opportunity to address problems with age and lack of legs, and maybe we'll see a different strategy. It's clear this season was all about the short-term, and trying to get back up in as cost effective way as possible. |
Neil, I agree with the notion of TF wanting to get to the Prem asap and of course as cheaply as possible but not sure even HR could have sold him the pup of promotion being on the back burner for this season, all managers miss out on players, but its not as though we are aiming for world stars, and with the money we seem to be offering I am sure the list could have had more than a few along the types HR was chasing.
TF for all his PR is one of those new breed of chairmen buying the clubs in this country, very much more than just producing a successful football club, TF has done nothing so far for me to think if he could take us down the route Tan of Cardiff has done, rebranding the club to suit his business needs he would do so, he may still if ever getting back to the Prem, the training ground & stadium are still projects on paper, they may bear fruition but would be no big surprise if they don't. |  | | |
| The Unthinkable on 19:38 - Apr 6 with 974 views | NathanNI |
He'll retire at the end of the season.
His knee is fvcked. |  | | |
| The Unthinkable on 20:23 - Apr 6 with 947 views | bosh67 |
| The Unthinkable on 19:38 - Apr 6 by NathanNI |
He'll retire at the end of the season.
His knee is fvcked. |
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| The Unthinkable on 21:56 - Apr 6 with 912 views | ShotKneesHoop |
| The Unthinkable on 19:38 - Apr 6 by NathanNI |
He'll retire at the end of the season.
His knee is fvcked. |
His brain is in a much worse condition. |  |
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| The Unthinkable on 23:51 - Apr 6 with 880 views | davman |
| The Unthinkable on 16:32 - Apr 6 by Neil_SI |
That's one way of looking at it, but there has been evidence to suggest that it's not all been the manager's own way at times.
The board did intervene with Redknapp and didn't let him sign all of the players he wanted, such as Wayne Bridge and many other targets. He's lost out on a few players here and there in the summer that went elsewhere in the end. That also happened back in January last season, where he complained and was visibly frustrated that the club couldn't get deals done and over the line.
I suppose you could also apply what you've said to Mark Hughes as well, how many midfielders and first choice keepers did we end up with? But the board and owners played their part in that as well, and with both of these examples, the club hired them in the first place. If they don't like what they see, they can do something about it if they want to.
But none of the above is really anything to do with my point, nor is what you've said. I think someone like Redknapp knows what he needs and wants, I also think the club realises that some further changes are needed, and in some cases, even the players know. The squad is ageing and has many players, around nineteen, out of contract at the end of season.
One way or another something is going to happen — not all of them will sign on again, and therefore some changes are going to need to be made. As part of that, they have an opportunity to address problems with age and lack of legs, and maybe we'll see a different strategy. It's clear this season was all about the short-term, and trying to get back up in as cost effective way as possible. |
Well, yeah, but...
"But none of the above is really anything to do with my point, nor is what you've said. I think someone like Redknapp knows what he needs and wants, I also think the club realises that some further changes are needed, and in some cases, even the players know. The squad is ageing and has many players, around nineteen, out of contract at the end of season".
Notwithstanding the fact that we are ALL ageing  , it was he that chose to bring the geriatrics and injury prone players to LR. We all bemoan the fact that Burnely and Leicester have been lucky with injuries, but is it anything to do with luck when they're squads are probably about 5 years younger than ours on average?
My point is yes, Redknapp probably knows all of this, but 1. he doesn't appear to be arsed about it and 2. I suspect that, given the chance, he'll do it all over again.
I just hope he goes the day we know where we'll be next season and the board has already done their homework on who they want so that they can have a good pre-season and window squad building.
If the 'Wall go down, will that nice Mr Holloway want to come home? It was loads of fun when he was around last time...  | |
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| The Unthinkable on 14:03 - Apr 7 with 847 views | TheBlob |
| The Unthinkable on 16:10 - Apr 6 by davman |
Neil, you usually talk much sense, but we all knew that Harry signed too many over 30s, not enough Centre Backs, not enough Strikers and far, far too many 'play makers' in the middle of the Park.
I have no reason to think that he would do the same given another window.
As to whether they're stupid or not, I think Einstein it was who defined stupidity as "doing exactly the same things and expecting a different outcome" - only time will tell.
Harry to leave one way or another the day our season is officially finished for me... |
Actually you can do the same thing and come up with a different result.Flipping a coin being one of them.
Einstein was a prat. |  |
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| The Unthinkable on 14:12 - Apr 7 with 836 views | themodfather |
have we seen anything to prove harry can take us forward, build a team and play flowing football?
injuries hurt us, maclaren going too but we had time to adapt..the last transfer window was pure farce..last ditch , morrison is outstanding but keane? maiga? dellatorre? who, yes....
we should have gone for rhodes with intent and gone for steve clarke as coach.
i can't see much to excite me at my club now and i don't feel it's my club anymore, not one player to relate too any more....tf can't continue to hide behind the smiles. |  | | |
| The Unthinkable on 14:12 - Apr 7 with 834 views | Discodroid |
you just know ,that if by some divine intervention we go up. our arthur will make stuart downing his first signing.
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| The Unthinkable on 14:24 - Apr 7 with 827 views | daveB |
| The Unthinkable on 14:12 - Apr 7 by themodfather |
have we seen anything to prove harry can take us forward, build a team and play flowing football?
injuries hurt us, maclaren going too but we had time to adapt..the last transfer window was pure farce..last ditch , morrison is outstanding but keane? maiga? dellatorre? who, yes....
we should have gone for rhodes with intent and gone for steve clarke as coach.
i can't see much to excite me at my club now and i don't feel it's my club anymore, not one player to relate too any more....tf can't continue to hide behind the smiles. |
If you want excitement and flowing football why on earth do you want Steve Clarke, have you seen his teams play?
I think a lot depends on how the season ends, if we were to lose in the playoffs the manner of the defeat will probably decide it. Unlucky and he's fine, get hammered over 2 games I think they might come to an mutual agreement.
Personally I think Redknapp will be here next season regardless of what league we are in. I just can't see the board sacking him for a top 6 finish. |  | | |
| The Unthinkable on 14:32 - Apr 7 with 822 views | Antti_Heinola |
| The Unthinkable on 14:26 - Apr 6 by Neil_SI |
I do think whatever happens we'll see plenty of activity in the transfer market over the summer, whether we're in the Premier League or Championship and whether Harry Redknapp is still with us or not.
I don't think they're stupid, I think they know what they need, but whether they can get what they need is another matter altogether. There's been a lack of pace and legs across the side, so they've got to try and address that.
I think we'll see changes to the central defence, even if Clint Hill and Richard Dunne stay on. They've got to get away from an ageing pairing at the back, because the side is set up to protect that lack of pace, both when we were in the Premier League and this season in the Championship.
To evolve the team and style of play going forward, then they need to make some changes here to start that process. Whenever we've not protected the defence with an extra man in midfield, we've looked quite vulnerable. It's why Nedum Onouha's presence in the side is important, because he gives us an option to move forward, but we also need defenders who are a little better on the ball the the current crop as well.
The club really need to have identified its targets already and be on the case, seeing who they can secure and to try and do their business early. But as ever at QPR, there's so much up in air that you really wonder if they're anywhere near to doing that and whether it will be another case of players arriving late in the window and on the final transfer deadline day. |
the club need to be lining up their next manager now, that's what they need to be doing.
I hope someone had a quiet chat with Howe on Saturday. |  |
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| The Unthinkable on 14:35 - Apr 7 with 818 views | Neil_SI |
| The Unthinkable on 23:51 - Apr 6 by davman |
Well, yeah, but...
"But none of the above is really anything to do with my point, nor is what you've said. I think someone like Redknapp knows what he needs and wants, I also think the club realises that some further changes are needed, and in some cases, even the players know. The squad is ageing and has many players, around nineteen, out of contract at the end of season".
Notwithstanding the fact that we are ALL ageing , it was he that chose to bring the geriatrics and injury prone players to LR. We all bemoan the fact that Burnely and Leicester have been lucky with injuries, but is it anything to do with luck when they're squads are probably about 5 years younger than ours on average?
My point is yes, Redknapp probably knows all of this, but 1. he doesn't appear to be arsed about it and 2. I suspect that, given the chance, he'll do it all over again.
I just hope he goes the day we know where we'll be next season and the board has already done their homework on who they want so that they can have a good pre-season and window squad building.
If the 'Wall go down, will that nice Mr Holloway want to come home? It was loads of fun when he was around last time... |
To me, it looks like the strategy was to try and and win promotion at the first attempt in as cost effective way as possible. I think what's happened is the club have offloaded a bunch of players, either permanently or on loan, to try and recover some of their losses.
At the same time, the club made some money available to buy players, and were willing to spend around £10m or so, which is an awful lot, only on players that would provide some longer term value, such as Charlie Austin and Matt Phillips. Similarly they were happy to sanction the free transfer signing of Danny Simpson on a long-term contract, probably too, because he fit that criteria.
The afterwards is a case of trying to build a team on a budget, with lots of free transfers and loans on short-term contracts, which gives the club an opportunity to assess and re-evaluate it's strategy depending on how it performs across the season. The incentive to those players has been about performance and reward, such as, Richard Dunne managing to play a certain amount of matches that would give him the right to extend his contract by another season.
Maybe in some part, that's why so much rotation in the squad is occurring — either to prevent players triggering those extensions, or vice-versa, to help move them into a position where they can be triggered. Both of those things could be at play.
But I would imagine it's hard for anybody to attract players, especially younger ones, if you've not got as much left in the kitty to splash out on transfer fees, and if you can't offer them long term deals. I think we've probably allowed Redknapp to offer fairly high salaries for the division (although no where near as ridiculous as before) but on short term deals. I can see sense in that approach as well and why the club might have done that.
With that in mind, I can see why Redknapp reverted to type and went for players he knew well in terms of their characters and experience, but maybe what he didn't realise is that too many of them are in decline and past their best now. Perhaps he should have tried to gamble on other players, but if that was the case for him, it's no surprise he went down the route he did.
If he actually had money to spend, I've no doubt he'd put together a good team, but as many have always said, I'm not sure he is really bothered about getting value for money — just players he wants — so maybe it's wise the club have taken this approach after all, and even with this approach, we've still probably spent way more than most other clubs in the division.
I don't think he's necessarily always signed players he wanted, or at least, they weren't first choice. If you look at our signings, they were in many ways scraping the barrel and we only managed to sign them because there was an issue that made them consider coming here. And the way he looked for players made me think he didn't have a chance of convincing other types of players here, for whatever reason that may be.
Richard Dunne, Yossi Benayoun and Will Keane all missed the entire of last season through injury. Gary O'Neil, Javier Chevanton and Oguchi Onyweu were without clubs, Tom Carroll needed experience, Karl Henry, Modibo Maiga, Ravel Morrison, Kevin Doyle, Niko Kranjcar and Benoit Assou-Ekotto were all out of favour at their respective clubs. He was looking for favours with a lot of these players, to help him, in return for helping them. But there were just too many risks with all of these signings in the end, two or three maybe, but this many was always going to be an issue. Especially when you factor in we also had so many crocked players on our books. Shaun Wright-Phillips was coming back from ankle surgery, Alejandro Faurlin and Andy Johnson from serious knee injuries, Jermaine Jenas wasn't long on the road back from his ACL either and probably has never really recovered, Bobby Zamora from whatever complaints he's had, Junior Hoilett and Armand Traore's persistent hamstring problems... Even Charlie Austin ended up here because of failing a medical at Hull.
So yeah, it doesn't look wise or intelligent on paper, but I really don't think Redknapp is that stupid, to me it comes across as part of what he had to work with in terms of his budget and he gambled on the above.
Going forward the situation with the Financial Fair Play rules and what it means for us will be interesting — as it may affect our strategy and restrict us from going for targets we actually want, whoever the manager is. What the club do next or when faced with such a situation will be interesting — provided there are sanctions placed upon us. | | | |
| The Unthinkable on 14:37 - Apr 7 with 813 views | Neil_SI |
| The Unthinkable on 14:32 - Apr 7 by Antti_Heinola |
the club need to be lining up their next manager now, that's what they need to be doing.
I hope someone had a quiet chat with Howe on Saturday. |
We definitely need to build the foundations properly. But the longer we leave it, the harder it will be to find someone capable of bringing it all together. Personally I think we should find someone who is interested and willing to put something in place that will start the ball rolling, even if it's at the expense of the first team and first team performances for a little while.
That process may mean the person responsible doesn't ultimately end up being the first-team manager for that long — but hopefully leaves the club in a better position to identify manager's and player's that fit the profile and criteria that's wanted and expected at Rangers.
It's a hard job, that's for sure. | | | |
| The Unthinkable on 14:55 - Apr 7 with 774 views | robith |
| The Unthinkable on 15:10 - Apr 6 by WeaverQPR |
If he does stay on then he should be told no loan signings from PL, blood our own youngsters and no signing of over 30 yo. |
A tactical prem loan can actually be a really useful way of supplementing your team with an up and coming youngster looking to prove themselves on the cheap.
The problem comes when you use prem loans as a solution to problems that don't even exist and have 3 more than you can field in a match day squad |  | | |
| The Unthinkable on 15:00 - Apr 7 with 766 views | Antti_Heinola |
| The Unthinkable on 14:55 - Apr 7 by robith |
A tactical prem loan can actually be a really useful way of supplementing your team with an up and coming youngster looking to prove themselves on the cheap.
The problem comes when you use prem loans as a solution to problems that don't even exist and have 3 more than you can field in a match day squad |
exactly. worked beautifully with Walker a while back, and fairly well with the much-overrated Townsend, and with Ravel too.
But I very much doubt we'd be in much worse of a position now without Niko and BAE. | |
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| The Unthinkable on 15:02 - Apr 7 with 764 views | adhoc_qpr |
I can only really see 5 players (under contract) from the current squad penciled into the 1st team next season:
Simpson
Onouha
Barton
Phillips
Austin
Its going to be another summer of rebuilding - but hopefully this time to a budget and with a vision in mind.
I really think if we keep Redknapp it will be more of the same ex Arry players i.e. Crouch, Muntari, Harry Kane, Gomes etc etc.
I desperately want a new manager who wants to be here and maybe even understands the value of scoring goals! | | | |
| The Unthinkable on 15:05 - Apr 7 with 759 views | daveB |
| The Unthinkable on 15:02 - Apr 7 by adhoc_qpr |
I can only really see 5 players (under contract) from the current squad penciled into the 1st team next season:
Simpson
Onouha
Barton
Phillips
Austin
Its going to be another summer of rebuilding - but hopefully this time to a budget and with a vision in mind.
I really think if we keep Redknapp it will be more of the same ex Arry players i.e. Crouch, Muntari, Harry Kane, Gomes etc etc.
I desperately want a new manager who wants to be here and maybe even understands the value of scoring goals! |
I think Green, Hill, Hoilett and Jenas will all be here next season, I'd be surprised if we didn't offer them all another year. I do agree it will be another rebuild though regardless of the division we are in | | | |
| The Unthinkable on 15:11 - Apr 7 with 753 views | paulparker |
| The Unthinkable on 15:05 - Apr 7 by daveB |
I think Green, Hill, Hoilett and Jenas will all be here next season, I'd be surprised if we didn't offer them all another year. I do agree it will be another rebuild though regardless of the division we are in |
a new deal for Jenas !!! please god no, I hope not a total waste of time always has been
also get rid of Green he certainty isn't worth 50k a week
as for Hoilett if his contract is up time to say cheerio as I cant see anyone paying cash for him |  |
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| The Unthinkable on 15:16 - Apr 7 with 746 views | adhoc_qpr |
| The Unthinkable on 15:05 - Apr 7 by daveB |
I think Green, Hill, Hoilett and Jenas will all be here next season, I'd be surprised if we didn't offer them all another year. I do agree it will be another rebuild though regardless of the division we are in |
Green with a pay cut i'm fine with, Hill has earned another year too - i pray we get shot of Jenas and Hoillet though.
Obviously we'll have the likes of Dunne, Henry and the kids (Petrasso, Ehmer et al) supplmenting those 5 i mentioned.
Cesar, Granero, Mbia and Park we'll have to sort out too. | | | |
| The Unthinkable on 17:32 - Apr 7 with 707 views | robith |
| The Unthinkable on 15:16 - Apr 7 by adhoc_qpr |
Green with a pay cut i'm fine with, Hill has earned another year too - i pray we get shot of Jenas and Hoillet though.
Obviously we'll have the likes of Dunne, Henry and the kids (Petrasso, Ehmer et al) supplmenting those 5 i mentioned.
Cesar, Granero, Mbia and Park we'll have to sort out too. |
Prepared to be very wrong, but Mbia and Park were both 2 years deals, so have in essence already left | | | |
| The Unthinkable on 17:38 - Apr 7 with 701 views | robith |
And surely Barton's off if we don't go up? Has done ok, not maimed anyone, probably detoxified his brand enough for a lower mid table prem team | | | |
| The Unthinkable on 21:25 - Apr 7 with 671 views | davman |
| The Unthinkable on 14:35 - Apr 7 by Neil_SI |
To me, it looks like the strategy was to try and and win promotion at the first attempt in as cost effective way as possible. I think what's happened is the club have offloaded a bunch of players, either permanently or on loan, to try and recover some of their losses.
At the same time, the club made some money available to buy players, and were willing to spend around £10m or so, which is an awful lot, only on players that would provide some longer term value, such as Charlie Austin and Matt Phillips. Similarly they were happy to sanction the free transfer signing of Danny Simpson on a long-term contract, probably too, because he fit that criteria.
The afterwards is a case of trying to build a team on a budget, with lots of free transfers and loans on short-term contracts, which gives the club an opportunity to assess and re-evaluate it's strategy depending on how it performs across the season. The incentive to those players has been about performance and reward, such as, Richard Dunne managing to play a certain amount of matches that would give him the right to extend his contract by another season.
Maybe in some part, that's why so much rotation in the squad is occurring — either to prevent players triggering those extensions, or vice-versa, to help move them into a position where they can be triggered. Both of those things could be at play.
But I would imagine it's hard for anybody to attract players, especially younger ones, if you've not got as much left in the kitty to splash out on transfer fees, and if you can't offer them long term deals. I think we've probably allowed Redknapp to offer fairly high salaries for the division (although no where near as ridiculous as before) but on short term deals. I can see sense in that approach as well and why the club might have done that.
With that in mind, I can see why Redknapp reverted to type and went for players he knew well in terms of their characters and experience, but maybe what he didn't realise is that too many of them are in decline and past their best now. Perhaps he should have tried to gamble on other players, but if that was the case for him, it's no surprise he went down the route he did.
If he actually had money to spend, I've no doubt he'd put together a good team, but as many have always said, I'm not sure he is really bothered about getting value for money — just players he wants — so maybe it's wise the club have taken this approach after all, and even with this approach, we've still probably spent way more than most other clubs in the division.
I don't think he's necessarily always signed players he wanted, or at least, they weren't first choice. If you look at our signings, they were in many ways scraping the barrel and we only managed to sign them because there was an issue that made them consider coming here. And the way he looked for players made me think he didn't have a chance of convincing other types of players here, for whatever reason that may be.
Richard Dunne, Yossi Benayoun and Will Keane all missed the entire of last season through injury. Gary O'Neil, Javier Chevanton and Oguchi Onyweu were without clubs, Tom Carroll needed experience, Karl Henry, Modibo Maiga, Ravel Morrison, Kevin Doyle, Niko Kranjcar and Benoit Assou-Ekotto were all out of favour at their respective clubs. He was looking for favours with a lot of these players, to help him, in return for helping them. But there were just too many risks with all of these signings in the end, two or three maybe, but this many was always going to be an issue. Especially when you factor in we also had so many crocked players on our books. Shaun Wright-Phillips was coming back from ankle surgery, Alejandro Faurlin and Andy Johnson from serious knee injuries, Jermaine Jenas wasn't long on the road back from his ACL either and probably has never really recovered, Bobby Zamora from whatever complaints he's had, Junior Hoilett and Armand Traore's persistent hamstring problems... Even Charlie Austin ended up here because of failing a medical at Hull.
So yeah, it doesn't look wise or intelligent on paper, but I really don't think Redknapp is that stupid, to me it comes across as part of what he had to work with in terms of his budget and he gambled on the above.
Going forward the situation with the Financial Fair Play rules and what it means for us will be interesting — as it may affect our strategy and restrict us from going for targets we actually want, whoever the manager is. What the club do next or when faced with such a situation will be interesting — provided there are sanctions placed upon us. |
Neill, that's better; I agree with you now! | |
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