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Post by Crimey Sat 09 Jul 2011, 1:58 pm

I would do a poll, but want to get everybody's thoughts first.

We're only a little into the Transfer window so far, but we've already had some signings thrown around, so what does everybody think is the best signing so far?

One of United's three biggies of Young, Jones and De Gea?
Or even Liverpool's Henderson or Adam?
Perhaps one of Sunderland's 8?
Andrea Pirlo's free transfer to Juventus?
Altintop to Real Madrid on free?

What does everybody think?


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Post by monty junior Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:10 pm

Andrea Pirlo went to Juventus?

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Post by Crimey Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:13 pm

Yeah, I was surprised when I first found out as well!

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Post by Il Gialloblu Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:18 pm

I would suggest one that (understandably) hasn't made worldwide headlines. Maybe not 'the signing of the summer so far' but potentially a very good one...

Rob Earnshaw going back to Cardiff on a free. They love him there and after coming close in recent seasons, I wouldn't be surprised if they get promoted on the back of a hatful of Earnshaw goals. He's not young anymore but he's still class and he's proven at that level. With it being a free transfer also, it could be very good business indeed for Cardiff.

I'm not a Cardiff fan by the way and Rob Earnshaw has never played for my team (Mansfield Town) but I've always thought he was class at Championship level.
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Post by Derbyblue Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:20 pm

invincibleILeak (CL-6WF) wrote:Andrea Pirlo's free transfer to Sunderland?
You may want to edit that?

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Post by Crimey Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:21 pm

Derbyblue wrote:
invincibleILeak (CL-6WF) wrote:Andrea Pirlo's free transfer to Sunderland?
You may want to edit that?

Ooops! Laugh

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Post by Derbyblue Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:36 pm

Ruud Van Nistelrooy from Hamburg to Malaga for free.
Andrea Pirlo from AC Milan to Juventus for free.
Miroslav Klose from Bayern Munich to Lazio for free.
Hamit Altintop from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid for free.
Taye Taiwo from Marseille to AC Milan for free.
Keiren Westwood from Coventry to Sunderland for free.

I think they could all be very good free transfers, but the only ones I would say are guaranteed regular first team football are Van Nistelrooy and Taiwo, maybe Klose but I don't know much about the Lazio attack. Really hope Westwood gets his chance because I know he is a great keeper and he has to be ahead of Mignolet in the pecking order.

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Post by Guest Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:44 pm

I'd have to go with Kevin Nolan for West Ham. Four million quid is a snip for a player of his quality and he'll probably be the catalyst in their promotion push.

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Post by Nay Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:49 pm

Brighton signing Craig Mackail Smith,

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Post by Kenny Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:52 pm

Pains me to say it but Man Utd have done a brilliant deal in getting De gea , already a good keeper hes got the potential especially under SAF to go on to be the best in the world , he could be at Utd for 10-15 years .
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Post by Derbyblue Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:54 pm

Nay Bother wrote:Brighton signing Craig Mackail Smith,
But they sold Glenn Murray.

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Post by Nay Sat 09 Jul 2011, 2:57 pm

They had to as he wouldn't sign new contract,

what better way to replace him than the man who scored more than him

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Post by GSC Sat 09 Jul 2011, 3:06 pm

Il Gialloblu wrote:I would suggest one that (understandably) hasn't made worldwide headlines. Maybe not 'the signing of the summer so far' but potentially a very good one...

Rob Earnshaw going back to Cardiff on a free. They love him there and after coming close in recent seasons, I wouldn't be surprised if they get promoted on the back of a hatful of Earnshaw goals. He's not young anymore but he's still class and he's proven at that level. With it being a free transfer also, it could be very good business indeed for Cardiff.

I'm not a Cardiff fan by the way and Rob Earnshaw has never played for my team (Mansfield Town) but I've always thought he was class at Championship level.

Earnshaw was pretty poor last year
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Post by Il Gialloblu Sat 09 Jul 2011, 3:19 pm

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Il Gialloblu wrote:I would suggest one that (understandably) hasn't made worldwide headlines. Maybe not 'the signing of the summer so far' but potentially a very good one...

Rob Earnshaw going back to Cardiff on a free. They love him there and after coming close in recent seasons, I wouldn't be surprised if they get promoted on the back of a hatful of Earnshaw goals. He's not young anymore but he's still class and he's proven at that level. With it being a free transfer also, it could be very good business indeed for Cardiff.

I'm not a Cardiff fan by the way and Rob Earnshaw has never played for my team (Mansfield Town) but I've always thought he was class at Championship level.

Earnshaw was pretty poor last year

I won't argue with that. Being where I am and seeing only two Forest games online last season, I'm in no position to argue. But I think he could do very well next season, going on his history. In my opinion, value for money should be considered if we're talking about 'the best signings' and to get Earnshaw on a free should represent good business. Maybe not as good as getting Pirlo on a free like Sunderland/Juventus did, but still good for Cardiff.
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Post by Gregers Sat 09 Jul 2011, 3:25 pm

Nay Bother wrote:Brighton signing Craig Mackail Smith,

Totally agree! OK

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Post by GSC Sat 09 Jul 2011, 3:30 pm

It'd be nice if he returned to past form, but I think hes firmly on the decline. He's lost some of his burst.

David Vaughan on a free could be good for Sunderland.
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Post by Il Gialloblu Sat 09 Jul 2011, 3:38 pm

So I guess you're not too sorry to see him go?

What about Tyson? I foresee a corner flag being uprooted in jest when (or if) he gets his first goal for Derby.
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Post by Gregers Sat 09 Jul 2011, 3:39 pm

I think if Nasri/Modric do end up moving they could very well be signing of the season

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Post by Guest Sat 09 Jul 2011, 4:29 pm

If the rumour is true and Nasri to Man City for £23m is true, then they could have some fantastic attacking players. Biggest signing for Man City would be not letting anyone sign Tevez.

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Post by Il Gialloblu Sat 09 Jul 2011, 4:47 pm

It's all well and good signing someone who has excelled in a different division or league, but it's always a risk. That is why I was championing Earnshaw. However, sometimes a punt on 'unproven talent' pays off.

So the 'signing of the summer' could well be Villas-Boas, if we look at the bigger picture. Who knows? Not me, and not you. But it should be interesting to find out.
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Post by GSC Sat 09 Jul 2011, 5:00 pm

Can't say I'm bothered about Tyson, he wasn't going to play. not like Commons when he was pretty much our best attacker.
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Post by Kenny Sun 10 Jul 2011, 2:10 pm

Blackpool have signed Kevin Phillips on free
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Post by Crimey Sun 10 Jul 2011, 9:10 pm

That is a very good signing IMO, he's always had the nack for scoring goals, and I think back in the Championship he could do a good job snatching goals for them.

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Post by TopoftheChops Fri 15 Jul 2011, 4:26 pm

Chopra from Cardiff to Ipswich

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Post by Tranquil Chaos Sat 16 Jul 2011, 11:00 pm

i cant help but think that gervinho is gonna be a fantastic signing for arsenal, a good bit of business for around 10-12m
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Post by Kenny Sun 17 Jul 2011, 12:31 pm

There are bound to be a lot more before window closes and i'll probably change my mind again but at the minute for me not including frees its , Roger Johnston 7 million to Wolves a commanding defender who was in the top 10 last year imo , really surprised that a bigger club didnt come in for him at that price .
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Post by Crimey Sun 17 Jul 2011, 12:37 pm

KINGKENNY7HEAVEN wrote:There are bound to be a lot more before window closes and i'll probably change my mind again but at the minute for me not including frees its , Roger Johnston 7 million to Wolves a commanding defender who was in the top 10 last year imo , really surprised that a bigger club didnt come in for him at that price .

Same, I can't work out why Arsenal didn't sign him, he's around the same age as Samba, but I think a better defender and fills their English quota, and I bet if they do sign Samba he'll cost more than £7 million.

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Post by Kenny Sun 17 Jul 2011, 3:43 pm

invincibleILeak (CL-6WF) wrote:
KINGKENNY7HEAVEN wrote:There are bound to be a lot more before window closes and i'll probably change my mind again but at the minute for me not including frees its , Roger Johnston 7 million to Wolves a commanding defender who was in the top 10 last year imo , really surprised that a bigger club didnt come in for him at that price .

Same, I can't work out why Arsenal didn't sign him, he's around the same age as Samba, but I think a better defender and fills their English quota, and I bet if they do sign Samba he'll cost more than £7 million.

I agree , think Johnston would of fitted Arsenal perfectly .
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Post by Crimey Sat 20 Aug 2011, 5:37 pm

Considering his debut, Sergio Aguero could certainly be seen as the signing of the summer?

Or is it even Wes Brown to steady Sunderland's defence?

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Post by Kenny Sat 20 Aug 2011, 9:49 pm

Depends what is considered value for money , there have been some great free signings and also some good bargains . If Aguero's goals go on to win Man City a trophy then even at his fee it could be the best signing of the summer .
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Post by braveheart101 Sun 21 Aug 2011, 5:13 pm

I think City have to win the title rather than a domestic cup competition for Aguero to be the best signing. I'd say it's going to be between Long, Enrique, Aguero but have a feeling Harry Redknapp will make at least 1 great signing at the last minute just as he did last summer with Van Der Vaart

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Post by Kenny Sun 21 Aug 2011, 11:18 pm

I have said it before but Kevin Phillips to Blackpool on a free is a great deal .
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Post by hodge Sun 21 Aug 2011, 11:39 pm

KingKenny7Heaven wrote:I have said it before but Kevin Phillips to Blackpool on a free is a great deal .

agree he will bang goals in, tempted to take kenny miller out of my fantasy team for him

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Post by Soldier_Of_Fortune Mon 22 Aug 2011, 10:21 am

I think Given will be signing of the season. £3.5 mill!

I think Arsenal probs would have had to pay closer to £6mill due to there rivalry but they should had defo want for him

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Post by Crimey Mon 22 Aug 2011, 10:23 am

I think it might be Enrique considering how well he has performed for us so far despite only being part of the side for a short while. I wasn't convinced that he was going to be a good signing, I thought he may be another Konchesky, a decent player at a mid-table side but when they step up it is too much but he has been excellent defending and going forward, him and Downing have combined really well.

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Post by Thomond Mon 22 Aug 2011, 10:24 am

Cork City signing Daryl Horgan,the guy is pure class and is the head of Damien Duff. One to watch.

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Post by Kenny Mon 22 Aug 2011, 9:46 pm

invincibleILeak (CL-6WF) wrote:I think it might be Enrique considering how well he has performed for us so far despite only being part of the side for a short while. I wasn't convinced that he was going to be a good signing, I thought he may be another Konchesky, a decent player at a mid-table side but when they step up it is too much but he has been excellent defending and going forward, him and Downing have combined really well.

I thought he handled Walcott really well on saturday , he looks like he has settled in quickly
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Post by Legend Tue 23 Aug 2011, 12:11 am

It's gotta be Shane Long to West Brom hasn't it?Very Happy
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Post by Kenny Tue 23 Aug 2011, 12:17 am

Legend wrote:It's gotta be Shane Long to West Brom hasn't it?Very Happy

For 6-7 million ...Yes he looks a bargain
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Post by mpc28 Tue 23 Aug 2011, 7:55 am

That Swansea goalkeeper looks a bit of a bargain for £1.5 mil.

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Post by westisbest Tue 23 Aug 2011, 8:33 am

From a Villa perspective, happy with Given & N'Zogbia.

Nolan a good signing for West Ham.


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Post by Guest Thu 25 Aug 2011, 1:21 pm

From a Premier League perspective I would go with Given to Villa, absolute bargain or Shane Long to West Brom, the prospect of him and Odemwingie up front is scary for a team like West Brom

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Post by qwertybob Mon 29 Aug 2011, 4:38 pm

I agree with mpc28, Michel Vorn at Swansea looks outstanding.

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Post by TopoftheChops Tue 25 Oct 2011, 6:19 pm

Aaron Cresswell Tranmere to Ipswich

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Post by AlexHuckerby Wed 26 Oct 2011, 1:38 am

Would have to go with Aguero for City, the guy has been prolific so far, and doens't look as though he can miss.

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Post by Kay Fabe Wed 26 Oct 2011, 1:46 pm

Augero has been immense

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Post by Mr H Wed 26 Oct 2011, 2:04 pm

From a totally biased point of view, Yohan Cabaye has been awesome for us. Pardew snapped up a full French international for 4.3m, the guy is class. Considering Tiote was 3.5m, our midfield two totalling 7.8m looks an absolute steal.

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Post by A Fine Folk. Mon 07 Nov 2011, 1:52 pm

Gotta go with Sergio Augero considering he cost the same amount as that tool Andy Carroll.

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Post by monty junior Tue 22 Nov 2011, 6:45 pm

Well so far Klose is one of the top scorers in Serie A and Pirlo has helped Juve to the top of the table for the first time in around 3 seasons. Pretty good for free

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Post by TopHat24/7 Tue 22 Nov 2011, 8:38 pm

Ba to Newcastle, Parker to Tottenham or Jones to United.

Aguero's been immense but he cost a mint, had to call that a clever/shrewd signing.

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