OneBardGooner wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:44 am
I had some really interesting discussions about the transfer market last night when I went to my local for the Monthly Football Quiz Night; the first one since before the Pandemic.
Everyone throws £5 into the kitty and all the proceeds go to local based charities.
The teams of 5 are chosen at random ; everyone puts their name into a bag and then the teams are chosen by chance.
Last night I was teamed up with 2 manure fans, a man city fan and a toon fan, so the banter just in the teams is part of the fun, then when the banter between the teams starts it can be 'interesting', but always entertaining.
Besides the banter though, there is always some 'realistic' talk as well.
In the intervals our team were discussing Transfers and everyone was saying that Saliba was "Quality" and if / when he rejoins Arsenal will be a huge boost to our defence.
Also that we should avoid Richarlson like the plague and like me felt Jesus is too lightweight to be the main striker, the Toon fan was telling me about a young Italian striker called Scammaca, whom he really rates.
For mid-field I suggested Tielemans and Bissouma, also Hickey as a back-line defender as he can play both LB and RB and cover for the injury prone Tierney & Tomiyasu.
The Toon fan was saying they have about £400 - £450 million to spend, which dwarfs our £ 150 million (I honestly don't think we will get anywhere near that) and that the Toon are preparing a bid for Gnabry.
The Man City fan watches a lot of Italian & German football and reckons Harland will be immense, but also said Scammaca is a real name to watch for the future.
Anyway, we raised just over £180 and everyone had a good time. we only came 3rd