2013 Summer Transfer Thread

[ZJ Penn]

Yeah but we weren't relegated were we?

Thats not the point. He's saying that an individuals ability isn't necessarily represented by the teams success. And it goes both ways. Benteke isnt bad because Villa had a poor season, just as Nani isn't a world beater because United won the league.

Just because they were relegated doesn't mean everyone in the team is poor, hence why the majority of the first team are being linked with moves if they haven't left already.

[Ant]

Yeah can see where you're coming from now.

Either way though, it's not an improvement on the people they already have. Joel looked dogshit at times last season.

[stokeriño]

Apparently Mark Schwarzer is signing for Chelsea on a one year deal.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/chelsea/article3812357.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_07_09

It would perhaps explain this photo that has been floating around the internet this evening and confusing everyone:

[Jimmy]

I didn't see him enough, so I can't comment. But I respected his passion for football as he was seen crying when Wigan got relegated. Maybe it's that kind of drive Martinez wants in the Wigan side. He'll be brought in to compete with Howard, who is ageing. He's still young and seems to have a good attitude, and he probably won't cost much, so it could be worthwhile.

Apparently Mark Schwarzer is signing for Chelsea on a one year deal.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/chelsea/article3812357.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_07_09

That's a cracking bit of business for Chelsea.

[stokeriño]

Better than up to £10m on Ruddy, certainly.

Seems we've signed Isaiah Brown from West Brom as well, although no official word yet.

[Jimmy]

Well, you've got a reliable keeper who'll seemingly just be happy to be a part of a big club. Give him like the odd European game so he can have that under his belt, maybe a decent cup run for once, and I'm sure he'll be happy enough. It's very similar to us have Friedel as back-up.

[stokeriño]

Indeed. I imagine that not having to move out of southwest London will have been a boon to him as well.

[stokeriño]

Aaaand official:

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3233254/title/chelsea-sign-mark-schwarzer

[Gorka]

We've got him!

[Matt]

Yeah but we weren't relegated were we?

Thats not the point. He's saying that an individuals ability isn't necessarily represented by the teams success. And it goes both ways. Benteke isnt bad because Villa had a poor season, just as Nani isn't a world beater because United won the league.

Just because they were relegated doesn't mean everyone in the team is poor, hence why the majority of the first team are being linked with moves if they haven't left already.

Your point works generally but in Wigan's case I'm struggling to think of a single player who would improve Everton's side. McArthur/McCarthy (whichever the good one is) maybe. If I was an Everton fan I'd want to be spending what little money they'll have to spend on players to better their side.

[Jimmy]

I'd argue Kone is a very good signing, just not for the rumoured price considering his age.

Also, very interested to see how Bony works out. I'm kind of surprised Spurs weren't interested because A) he's a striker and B) because he's rumoured to be quite good and has a very decent scoring record. Nice to see Swansea splash some cash, hope they have another good season.

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

Would rather Schwarzer to Ruddy every day of the week. Love how that sneaked under the radar.

[Ant]

Wasn't there rumours Spurs would be going in for Michu?

[Jimmy]

I think we've been linked to nearly every striker under the sun, so, probably.

[ZJ Penn]

Yeah obviously you wouldn't take more than a handful, most of which will be squad players. And I doubt they'll break the bank for them.

I think Kone could do well too.

[stokeriño]

Would rather Schwarzer to Ruddy every day of the week. Love how that sneaked under the radar.

I love how the Daily Mail's article on the news includes the admission in the headline of it being a "surprise". Real transfer news that the papers knew nothing about? Shocking...

[Ant]

Maybe Bony is a replacement for Michu then.

Benteke is favorite to go to Chelsea now according to some bookies. Thinking about it he is like a young Drogba

[Berober]

Olof Mellberg has joined FC Copenhagen!

[Rafael]

Bony and Michu, chanelling my gold FM13 days with Swansea. It's pretty frustrating to see the scum sign someone like Altidore when we're linked to players like James Tomkins.

Edited July 9, 2013 by RafaelFms

[Gorka]

I presume Michu's being moved back to attacking midfield where he thinks he's more effective. Michu only played upfront last season because Danny Graham got into all kinds of mischief and only had Luke Moore too.

Edited July 9, 2013 by Gorka