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I think a big part of our unimaginative scouting so far comes down to the importance Lampard and Thelwell ("no dickheads") put on character and attitude: with funds tight we are not wanting to take any risks on anyone we don't know and risk bringing in a bad egg. Hence each player needs a "character reference" of sorts: Tarks obviously very well known and respected in the game so maybe the exception, but Vinagre known to Thelwell, McNeill Tarkowski himself would vouch for (maybe not Cornet?), and hence links to multiple Wolves & Chelsea players.This is one I think Kenwright would be against. The Mayor of Liverpool with his calls to investigate the transfer for fraud etc got his information from somewhere.
If we sign Barkley, for me it'll reaffirm concerns I had over the recruitment nous/ability of the club under Thelwell and Lampard.
It feels like the scope is very limited. Wolves or Chelsea connection, or former club connection (even McNeil was a target under previous DOF/Managers).
We are skint mate.Really are just circling the bargain bin
I think a big part of our unimaginative scouting so far comes down to the importance Lampard and Thelwell ("no dickheads") put on character and attitude:
That said, from what we think we know of Barkley and his attitude I'd be surprised if Lampard was dead keen on him, but maybe Lampard has seen a better attitude at close quarters.
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said injured midfielder Ross Barkley showed a lack of professionalism after a video emerged of him shirtless in a nightclub during the international break.
Yeah, this is why the fact it sounds like he's a shoe-in to join baffles me. I doubt Moshiri or Kenright are pushing to have him back, Lampard is big on character and showed no signs of being enamoured with him at Chelsea, Thelwell I can't see having the clout to push through a signing against the wishes of Lampard and the board. Who is pushing for it?Those two points mate.
Lampard had a pop at his professionalism - perhaps as strong as you can do publicly, and then binned him off to Aston Villa;
Tarkowski, McNeil I've said they're reliable in terms of appearances etc. Both really fit/barely miss a game.
I can see some logic there.
Barkley has started 56 times in 4-5 years.
In the bin with him.
Thank the Lord.Gilmour is tho... Hmmmm
Because we're already down by easter you mean?Building a squad here that actually has a chance of not being in a relegation fight, be quite nice compared to last year's stress lol
Terrible signing if it happensBarshuayi on loan only. There’s no resale value wtf is frank doing he couldn’t find a younger striker??