LarsErikKjell wrote:

AlwaysUnited wrote:

I know I'll get shot down for saying this, but I think it's been a BRILLIANT window so far.

The simple fact is the quality of players we have been tracking and subsequently signed were just not available earlier in the window . These guys have options to consider and are not in the least bit desperate to rush into anything.

The only way to get these players is either to offer huge wages, which we can't, or play the long game and persuade them their interests are best represented here.

The downside is they aren't in place for the start of pre season - for me that's a price worth paying.

It broke my heart to see some of the criticism of the club over the last few weeks, when in reality there have been massive efforts in the recruitment space that are now bearing fruit.

I can't wait to see which top player appears next!

You are setting yourself up to be shot down mate. I feel like you're being overly positive (for whatever reason) in the knowledge that there are plenty fans that are frustrated with the speed of our transfer business.

Most people will generally agree with the core opinion you have, which is that we're holding off on players because we're waiting for our first choice or however you want to put it, but to quote the window as 'BRILLIANT' is just straight up fishing for a reaction in my eyes. 

A lot of fans are on board with the process. And even though we might want to see signings ASAP, the majority of fans are fully confident that the recruitment team have been working very hard over the summer to identify the best players to add to the squad. 

My advice to you, which you (of course) don't need to take, is to cool it on the extravagant views on what is happening at the club. You saying "I think it has been a good window so far" is an opinion and most would respect it, even if they disagreed. But coming out and saying you think its been a BRILLIANT window, caps and all, just comes across as you looking to rile people up. 

Fully respect your opinions on things, but I think you know yourself what you are doing.

Going back to look at your posts from when you first joined the forum is an interesting one. You seem to have changed your posting style and your views on the club hierarchy. Any thoughts on this? 

this is a good post LEK. I appreciate the view that slow and steady might be the right approach on a season long basis,  but the club (Tony included), voiced an opinion that Europe was a huge opportunity for the club. I just don’t think our window has seriously prepared us for that opportunity.  BRILLIANT would be plugging the seasons long obvious gaps - this window has therefore been far from brilliant.  Maybe  it’s the best this management team can do, but I certainly am not impressed.

LarsErikKjell wrote:

Going back to look at your posts from when you first joined the forum is an interesting one. You seem to have changed your posting style and your views on the club hierarchy. Any thoughts on this? 

Based on the AU==TA theory, clearly Tony got the account from Stephen Thompson, so the older style posts were from him.
 

AlwaysUnited wrote:

I know I'll get shot down for saying this, but I think it's been a BRILLIANT window so far.

The simple fact is the quality of players we have been tracking and subsequently signed were just not available earlier in the window . These guys have options to consider and are not in the least bit desperate to rush into anything.

The only way to get these players is either to offer huge wages, which we can't, or play the long game and persuade them their interests are best represented here.

The downside is they aren't in place for the start of pre season - for me that's a price worth paying.

It broke my heart to see some of the criticism of the club over the last few weeks, when in reality there have been massive efforts in the recruitment space that are now bearing fruit.

I can't wait to see which top player appears next!

You'll only get shot down by those that can be bothered responding.
 

I'm with LEK here in that it appears we have not sorted the weaker areas. I say appears because until we play a meaningful match we wont truly know JR's set up and tactics.
Without further quality newbies we are relying on the Oz guys working out, Sibbstar winning the ball, Fletcher winning and holding the ball to bring others into play. Harkes could be seen to better use as long as Sibbs is decent.

A good few ifs and buts, clearly we are not going to be good enough in Europe, as for competing with the others in this guff league, time will tell.
I'm in the hoping we'll do well camp when it should really have been the expecting to do well camp.
Getting key signings in soon would change that.

Snacks94 wrote:

Think we’ll see Middleton arrive in next day or so

You think? or you've heard? 

Edit: you heard then 

Last edited by LarsErikKjell (29/7/2022 8:54 am)

Finally

A winger

Praise the lord.

Declan Glass signs a 1 year contract extension (taking him till Summer 2024).

Then immediately sent to Derry City on loan until November.

We are very light in central midfielders now. Surely McGrath incoming?

United Arab Emarite wrote:

Puzzles me why someone who can score a goal like Declan Glass v Hibs on Boxing Day can't get a game.
It made Laurence's 50 yarder v St J look like a tappy-in.
 

That’s a bit of a stretch.

... Have to say he does talk some sense.
Shame about the 66% drivel and the 100% condescending.

Canadian Arab wrote:

Hot off the press:

While you lot were in your beds, United have signed Glenn Middleton!

https://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/news/7411/DUNDEE-UNITED-SIGN-GLENN-MIDDLETON.html

A real, actual winger!

Have to say, this transfer window is shaping up to be absolutely BRILLIANT!

 
Good to finally get someone in on a 3 year contract to give a bit of stability. Noticed most of these out of contract signings only commit for 2 years.

So signed 2 x Australia, 1 x Welsh and 1 x Ireland internationals...

I've seen worse transfer windows

Arabdownsouth wrote:

Tangy wrote:

So signed 2 x Australia, 1 x Welsh and 1 x Ireland internationals...

I've seen worse transfer windows

 
Scottish International Steven Fletcher too 😉

 
Middleton’s Scotland U-21 captain too I think.

Say what you want about Asghar, but he’s done some really good business this summer. A ball winner in the middle (Shinnie?) and we’ve got a real chance of finishing 3rd and competing for cups. Hard to imagine that it was just a few year ago we were signing boys like Lyng, Nichols and Mikkelsen.

Squad’s pretty bloated now though, don’t see where guys like Pawlett, Clark and Chalmers fit in anymore. Done a job in getting us where we are, but they’re no at the level we require now.