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What will happen....

Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:05 pm

Next season if we go up?

how do you think we will look in terms of a first team line up?
What kind of players do you think Malky will want to bring in?

With the squad investment we've had so far, and the potential to thicken up in January, and being 7 points clear, its difficult not be be excited about finally being crowned league winners. So how will Malky and Tan & co. handle premier league football?

What kind of names do you think we can expect?

In my opinion I think we can expect to see some top championship players bought, maybe Matt Phillips, Tom Ince??
And I think some older heads - some premier league experience along side Bellamy is crucial for survival.

Will the Malaysians provide a war chest? Will Malky spend? Or bring in minimal players just to ensure survival and develop the group he has to play at the top flight?

Also, what will our squad look like in relation to bigger sides wanting to take our talent away from Cardiff?
Will Aaron, Whitts, Marshall, Noone, Turner be tempted away by established clubs?

Re: What will happen....

Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:21 pm

JamesC wrote:Next season if we go up?

how do you think we will look in terms of a first team line up?
What kind of players do you think Malky will want to bring in?

With the squad investment we've had so far, and the potential to thicken up in January, and being 7 points clear, its difficult not be be excited about finally being crowned league winners. So how will Malky and Tan & co. handle premier league football?

What kind of names do you think we can expect?

In my opinion I think we can expect to see some top championship players bought, maybe Matt Phillips, Tom Ince??
And I think some older heads - some premier league experience along side Bellamy is crucial for survival.

Will the Malaysians provide a war chest? Will Malky spend? Or bring in minimal players just to ensure survival and develop the group he has to play at the top flight?

Also, what will our squad look like in relation to bigger sides wanting to take our talent away from Cardiff?
Will Aaron, Whitts, Marshall, Noone, Turner be tempted away by established clubs?


I think if we get promotion we will most definitely need two new full backs, another winger and two new forwards.

I would love to see us go for someone like Kieren Tripper (Burnley) or Danny Simpson (Newcastle). I don't think Danny Simpson has been playing much would be a good addition or if not him, Ryan Taylor from Newcastle. If he hasn't gone anywhere Thomas Ince would be a good signing to go on the wing. Not too sure about what forwards to bring in. Charlie Austin is an obvious one who would be a great signing. I think we could probably get him for £6 million too. As for another forward let's see what Malky finds in his brilliant scouting network! :ayatollah:

Re: What will happen....

Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:23 pm

Lets not tempt fate.

Re: What will happen....

Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:25 pm

Problem is with the likes of Charlie Austin is.... Will he make it in the PL?
Le Findre is doing pretty well, but he's not starting, and Jay Rodriguez is another one coming off the bench, and playing as a wide man as much as a striker, that concerns me with the forward men.

I think someone who has a proven scoring record in the PL is needed, A Defoe/Bent type of reputation, i'de love to see us take on Shane Long, but WBA would never let him go

I completely agree with the full backs - maybe Jack Hunt would be a shout at RB?

I genuinely believe that VT will throw a lot of cash at the team to progress in the league, and I believe in Malky not to f*** up with signings like QPR have.

Re: What will happen....

Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:41 pm

JamesC wrote:Problem is with the likes of Charlie Austin is.... Will he make it in the PL?
Le Findre is doing pretty well, but he's not starting, and Jay Rodriguez is another one coming off the bench, and playing as a wide man as much as a striker, that concerns me with the forward men.

I think someone who has a proven scoring record in the PL is needed, A Defoe/Bent type of reputation, i'de love to see us take on Shane Long, but WBA would never let him go

I completely agree with the full backs - maybe Jack Hunt would be a shout at RB?

I genuinely believe that VT will throw a lot of cash at the team to progress in the league, and I believe in Malky not to f*** up with signings like QPR have.


I think Austin could cut it in the Prem to be honest. He has been in Rodriguez's shadow but now he's out of it he is excelling. I always thought we missed out big time when we didn't sign him, while he was at Swindon! :(

Lambert has cut it in the Prem. And Holt and Danny Graham! Maybe Malky will bring in someone from abroad that can bang in the goals and cut it at the top level. Maybe Velikonja will be able to bang them in at Premier league level!

I was thinking Jack Hunt as well but would it be better to for cheaper alternatives? :geek:

Re: What will happen....

Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:45 pm

Quite possibly! Such is the beauty of football, you can speculate all you want, but it's up to the players to show they can cut it at the top level.

I think we can expect to see some decent players join us on loan for a season, like Lukaku being as West Brom, we can expect to see a top youngster or two join from one of the big 5! (Utd, City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs)

How about our lads though? can you see any of them leaving? Will Fulham/Stoke re-ignite an interest in Whitts?

Re: What will happen....

Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:53 pm

JamesC wrote:Quite possibly! Such is the beauty of football, you can speculate all you want, but it's up to the players to show they can cut it at the top level.

I think we can expect to see some decent players join us on loan for a season, like Lukaku being as West Brom, we can expect to see a top youngster or two join from one of the big 5! (Utd, City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs)

How about our lads though? can you see any of them leaving? Will Fulham/Stoke re-ignite an interest in Whitts?


Can't see us letting go of Whitts to be honest unless a really big bid came in and I am talking at least £7 million.

Re: What will happen....

Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:56 pm

Oh No! Dont get me wrong, I cant see Whitts going, even if a big offer was made. Because he's stayed loyal this long and we'll be in the PL!

I think Rudy will get loaned out, and maybe Etien

Re: What will happen....

Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:03 am

JamesC wrote:Oh No! Dont get me wrong, I cant see Whitts going, even if a big offer was made. Because he's stayed loyal this long and we'll be in the PL!

I think Rudy will get loaned out, and maybe Etien


And his Mrs is from here and doesn't want to move! :D

I reckon Rudy might get loaned out, let's see how he performs second half of this season. If he performs well I think he might push for a place next season! I think Etien will surprise a lot of people next season can see him being a top, top signing! :ayatollah:

Re: What will happen....

Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:08 am

I'de like to see us loan in someone like Boyata from Man City, and then some other names that have been and done it.

I think this is an area where Bellamy will also be used to give advice on players he thinks can help - he has more experience of the PL than anyone at the club!