It is now getting to the stage in the season when we can look back at the frenetic chaos that is the end of the January transfer window and see which last-minute managerial gambles have proven successful…. And which haven’t.
January transfers are often strange and confusing
Since the introduction of the January transfer window managers have over-paid on deadline day to fill gaps in their squads. The most entertaining situations occur when you have a see-saw triangle situation where one player only leaves a club if another moves from his. It makes for some rather bizarre to-ing and fro-ing which fascinates yet frustrates at the same time.
This past window was no different.
So which players have settled in their new clubs, who hasn’t and what of the future? I’m not going to pass my eye over everyone, just the select few who I can be bothered to mention. I shall not be talking about Dean Sturridge for instance because no one cares about Bolton.
Well starting with the hammers it looks like old Demba Ba has proven a right coup.
No you're a better signing... No you're a better signing... Stop it you two.
Four goals so far and his enthusiasm and energy are paying dividends. No coincidence our fortunes seem to have improved since the Senegalese striker pulled on the claret and blue.
Wayne Bridge seems to have cemented his place at left back. Probably more due to his high salary and lack of competition then any performance-based criteria. The former England left-sider needs to pick up his game to win over the fans.
Thomas Hitzelsperger has been like a new signing and it is my opinion that it has been his contribution as much as Demba Ba’s that has heralded our resurgence. He allows West Ham to play three across the midfield and his deep-lying quarterback-esque pin-point passing has proved the perfect foil for Scotty (hero) Parker and Noble.
Elsewhere
A Chelski it doesn’t take a genius to see Fernando has flopped… so far. It’s obvious he hasn’t played well since before the World Cup. One might say what a waste of £50
I tried to find one of him celebrating but couldn't
million but he’s still in his prime and if he starts banging them in the Blues will be laughing. At the other end of the pitch David Luiz seems to have settled in nicely. He seems a calm and talented defender.
At Liverpool Suarez looks to have settled in. Dangerous and tricky, shame I’ll never forgive him for THAT handball against Ghana (well mostly for having the gall to celebrate). I suspect he will do well - another reason to hate Liverpool then. It is my opinion that Andy Carrol is a lump. He’s not worth £35 million but he’s effective and as a piece of business Liverpool did well. Two quality strikers in exchange for one who hasn’t played well for more than a year? Regardless of the numbers involved that’s good business for anyone.
Who have I missed? Bent, Martins, Dzeko? let me know what you think.
I’ll leave you with the reason Suarez doesn’t sit with me. Or Uruguay for that matter.
ll do a job winning the ball in the air. Like a Peter Crouch who’s good in the air!
Whats the betting on Torres scoring when Chelsea play West Ham?
He always doe’s!!!!