I don't want 5 or 6 new signings in January...

[Shaggy]

Really?
Interesting.
Defending is an artform that demands experience though.

Only one way of picking up experience though.

[tomasjj]

Only one way of picking up experience though.

Of course, but young defenders need to be brought into the team slowly.
Imo....of course.

[tomasjj]

I would put new striker higher up on the pri list.

[Jayesh87]

I think that Rafa will focus on signing three players in the summer.

Alves
A striker - Villa?
A backup right back who also can play as a central defender.

We really don't need to sign more than that if Mascherano signs up this month.

If we sign Alves i can't see us signing a backup right back as Alves can play there.

Villa will never play in England imo.

[Redspin]

...just one would be nice.

The thing is, we have seen it time and time again at other clubs and also with ours. A big influx of players always rocks the boat and its immediate effect can be very unsettling.

We have hit a rich vein of form in the Premiership and we are doing fine in Europe, so let's concentrate on winning matches and accumulating players to fit in with Rafas long term vision for the club.

Arsenal haven't bought, Manure may only purchase one. Let Charlton and West Ham panic buy and see what happens.

Lucas Neill? Would have been fine but never mind.
Gareth Bale? Yes please, but probably go to Spurs or Mancs.
Mascherano? Would be nice but who will be dropped? Momo is coming back too...is he needed? Back-up more likely.

Perhaps we need another striker...Villa in the summer!

I just read this bloody post on YNWA.tv. Please vary your posts so I've got something to read when I hop around the various forums - I thank you

[nebbers]

I would be OK with a few quality youth signings. If the right senior player isn't available, then there's no point in signing someone for the sake of it. We do need a RB/RW and possibly another striker. If the type of player that we want is not available, then let's save our money until the summer. We are doing well enough as we are (cue several injuries).

[Row19Seat111]

We need to sign someone who can teach Crouch to head the ball better... you know, really attack it rather than letting it hit him..

[keniget]

That has got to be one of *the* worst, lamest smileys ever.

[Flake]

That has got to be one of *the* worst, lamest smileys ever.

I think it

[Shaggy]

So do I

I find it incredulous that people get worked up about smilies

[keniget]

So do I

I find it incredulous that people get worked up about smilies

Who's getting worked up?

I was just stating that I think it's extremely lame (which it is), not that anyone cares, obviously. I'm quite happy for y'all to use it to your satisfaction.

[tomasjj]

Who's getting worked up?

I was just stating that I think it's extremely lame (which it is), not that anyone cares, obviously. I'm quite happy for y'all to use it to your satisfaction.

Confidence is key.

[Shaggy]

Who's getting worked up?

I was just stating that I think it's extremely lame (which it is), not that anyone cares, obviously. I'm quite happy for y'all to use it to your satisfaction.

Worked up enough to make a post complaining about smilies and nothing else.

Bizarre.

[Howard_lfc]

THe barman in my hotel is spanish and we got chatting about footy.
He was telling me that it's in the Spanish papers that that David Villa will be signing for Liverpool. I think he means in the summer - but it's just confirming what we already know really. Fingers crossed.

[keniget]

Worked up enough to make a post complaining about smilies and nothing else.

Bizarre.

Heh, you need to be worked up to make a post? Complaining?

It was a post stating an opinion, observation etc.

Bizarre? The defensive reactions perhaps.