Back in August, I made a list of people that had to move before the summer transfer window shut. Just before the January window opens, I’m going to look back at the players and see where they are now.
10) Adam Johnson
The situation:
He is still only getting his 20 minute cameo appearances and he shouldn’t be happy with this. Mancini has hinted that it is his attitude that is the problem, but when he is getting goals and assists nearly every time he makes an appearance, there isn’t much more he can do to prove his worth. Maybe Mancini just doesn’t like him, and after all, the Italian might be finding it hard to fit him in with Nasri, Aguero, Ballotelli and Silva all fighting for a similar sort of spot.
The future:
Should look to move in January to a club that would appreciate the talent he clearly has.
9) Nicklas Bendtner
10) Adam Johnson
The situation:
He is still only getting his 20 minute cameo appearances and he shouldn’t be happy with this. Mancini has hinted that it is his attitude that is the problem, but when he is getting goals and assists nearly every time he makes an appearance, there isn’t much more he can do to prove his worth. Maybe Mancini just doesn’t like him, and after all, the Italian might be finding it hard to fit him in with Nasri, Aguero, Ballotelli and Silva all fighting for a similar sort of spot.
The future:
Should look to move in January to a club that would appreciate the talent he clearly has.
9) Nicklas Bendtner
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| Just keep your head down and focus Nicklas... |
The Situation:
Nicklas got his move (albeit on loan) to a new club. Sunderland were the lucky so and sos. This was his opportunity to prove to the world that he can score the goals that talks about and ultimately become a valuable asset at a club. However, all he has done so far during his time at Sunderland is prove that he isn’t as good as he thinks he is, but is as rubbish as most people thought he was. It will be interesting to see how he reacts to a new manager being installed after his close friendship with Bruce was part of the reason behind his move.
The future:
Could very nearly be classed as a flop for his new team, but this could well be down to Bruce’s poor start to the season. Has a lot to prove after Christmas.
8) Darron Gibson
The Situation:
A major injury to Gibson ruled him out of a transfer or any sort of football until recently. However, to be part of a Man Untied team that lost to Crystal Palace at home is something that no one would want on their CV. He could be in with a chance as United’s injury list grows especially as Fergie appears to be a fan of the young centre midfielder.
The Future:
This all depends on the transfer market movements of Sir Alex. He could well be shipped out on loan to a struggling club, such as Bolton if a new central midfielder is bought in. Or as mentioned previously he could indeed be given his chance to shine. Either way, the second half of the season will be an important part of Gibson’s career. Will he be able to cut it in the premier league?
7) Wayne Bridge
Nicklas got his move (albeit on loan) to a new club. Sunderland were the lucky so and sos. This was his opportunity to prove to the world that he can score the goals that talks about and ultimately become a valuable asset at a club. However, all he has done so far during his time at Sunderland is prove that he isn’t as good as he thinks he is, but is as rubbish as most people thought he was. It will be interesting to see how he reacts to a new manager being installed after his close friendship with Bruce was part of the reason behind his move.
The future:
Could very nearly be classed as a flop for his new team, but this could well be down to Bruce’s poor start to the season. Has a lot to prove after Christmas.
8) Darron Gibson
The Situation:
A major injury to Gibson ruled him out of a transfer or any sort of football until recently. However, to be part of a Man Untied team that lost to Crystal Palace at home is something that no one would want on their CV. He could be in with a chance as United’s injury list grows especially as Fergie appears to be a fan of the young centre midfielder.
The Future:
This all depends on the transfer market movements of Sir Alex. He could well be shipped out on loan to a struggling club, such as Bolton if a new central midfielder is bought in. Or as mentioned previously he could indeed be given his chance to shine. Either way, the second half of the season will be an important part of Gibson’s career. Will he be able to cut it in the premier league?
7) Wayne Bridge
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| Due to a lack of team mates he's been like his since September 1st |
The Situation:
Oh Wayne. Why must you annoy every football fan up and down the country? It’s people like you that generally give footballers a bad name. Not registered in Man City’s premier league squad, not registered for their European squad and not played a single minute of football this season as he sits behind Kolarov and Clichy in the pecking order at the Etihad. Rather than getting off his bum and agreeing to a loan move – two of which were accepted by City in the summer – he is more than happy to do nothing and pick up his big fat pay cheque which arrives every month.
The Future:
Should retire from football and do something decent like give all his money to charity – but as that is not going to happen. He should either leave City on a free transfer to a club that could really do with his services or drop down a division and be the big fish in a smaller pond.
6) Federico Macheda
The Situation:
I’m not a fan of Macheda, and if you follow me on Twitter you’ll already know this. Ever since he burst onto the scene against Aston Villa, he’s done very close to bugger all. Even a loan spell back to Italy for Sampdoria produced a grand total of 0 goals from 16 appearances and ended with the Italian club getting relegated.
He came back to United and said he’ll fight for his place. This season his place at United has only be awarded to him due to injuries to Berbatov, Welbeck, Hernandez and Owen. Fergie seems to have lost a bit of faith, and the game against Crystal Palace would have done much more harm than good.
The Future:
I personally would love to see him moved on. If United buy another striker in the window, he’ll be gone. Otherwise, he’ll be keeping his ridiculous place as United’s 6th choice striker. Sir Alex hinted that he’ll be loaned out in January. Let’s hope this comes with the option of making the move permanent.
5) Nedum Onouha
Oh Wayne. Why must you annoy every football fan up and down the country? It’s people like you that generally give footballers a bad name. Not registered in Man City’s premier league squad, not registered for their European squad and not played a single minute of football this season as he sits behind Kolarov and Clichy in the pecking order at the Etihad. Rather than getting off his bum and agreeing to a loan move – two of which were accepted by City in the summer – he is more than happy to do nothing and pick up his big fat pay cheque which arrives every month.
The Future:
Should retire from football and do something decent like give all his money to charity – but as that is not going to happen. He should either leave City on a free transfer to a club that could really do with his services or drop down a division and be the big fish in a smaller pond.
6) Federico Macheda
The Situation:
I’m not a fan of Macheda, and if you follow me on Twitter you’ll already know this. Ever since he burst onto the scene against Aston Villa, he’s done very close to bugger all. Even a loan spell back to Italy for Sampdoria produced a grand total of 0 goals from 16 appearances and ended with the Italian club getting relegated.
He came back to United and said he’ll fight for his place. This season his place at United has only be awarded to him due to injuries to Berbatov, Welbeck, Hernandez and Owen. Fergie seems to have lost a bit of faith, and the game against Crystal Palace would have done much more harm than good.
The Future:
I personally would love to see him moved on. If United buy another striker in the window, he’ll be gone. Otherwise, he’ll be keeping his ridiculous place as United’s 6th choice striker. Sir Alex hinted that he’ll be loaned out in January. Let’s hope this comes with the option of making the move permanent.
5) Nedum Onouha
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| "Just go, walk out the door" |
The Situation:
In the summer, I gave Onouha some credit for going back to Man City and saying he would fight for his place – although I did also suggest this was daft, as his club is Man City. I suggested he should have looked for a move to Blackburn or Sunderland – either of these clubs would have benefited greatly from the youngster in their backline. He has made a grand total of 0 league appearances for City, and has been pushed further down the pecking order after the arrival of Savic.
The future:
In the summer, I gave Onouha some credit for going back to Man City and saying he would fight for his place – although I did also suggest this was daft, as his club is Man City. I suggested he should have looked for a move to Blackburn or Sunderland – either of these clubs would have benefited greatly from the youngster in their backline. He has made a grand total of 0 league appearances for City, and has been pushed further down the pecking order after the arrival of Savic.
The future:
A simple conclusion here, he’s young and good. I was very annoyed to see he hadn’t moved in the summer. He needs to get a move in January and get back to his best. He has the potential to be a future England defender, but this potential will not be fulfilled unless he is playing regular football. He desperately needs a move whether it be permanent or on loan.
4) Daniel Sturridge
The Situation:
Well, I guess it’s nice to be wrong from time to time. “The Chelsea forward has to go on loan somewhere where he will be the focus of the striking options.” That’s what I said last time out, how wrong I was.
The loan spell at Bolton proved he can score goals, the continual disappearance of Fernando Torres’ form, the sulking nature of Anelka and the early season injury to Drogba meant that Sturridge was thrust into the limelight of Chelsea striking options. Boy did he take his chance, recently he has proved that he can play a wide role when necessary and has been given these roles ahead of the likes of Malouda and Kalou. AVB seems to trust the young Englishman, and he is reaping the rewards with 7 goals in 11 league games.
The Future:
He has proven his worth to Chelsea and it seems Capello has begun to take note. He is in with a great chance of going to the Euros so long as he can keep scoring goals. Glad to be proved wrong and also very happy that he has managed to force his way into the team on a regular basis.
3) Joe Cole
4) Daniel Sturridge
The Situation:
Well, I guess it’s nice to be wrong from time to time. “The Chelsea forward has to go on loan somewhere where he will be the focus of the striking options.” That’s what I said last time out, how wrong I was.
The loan spell at Bolton proved he can score goals, the continual disappearance of Fernando Torres’ form, the sulking nature of Anelka and the early season injury to Drogba meant that Sturridge was thrust into the limelight of Chelsea striking options. Boy did he take his chance, recently he has proved that he can play a wide role when necessary and has been given these roles ahead of the likes of Malouda and Kalou. AVB seems to trust the young Englishman, and he is reaping the rewards with 7 goals in 11 league games.
The Future:
He has proven his worth to Chelsea and it seems Capello has begun to take note. He is in with a great chance of going to the Euros so long as he can keep scoring goals. Glad to be proved wrong and also very happy that he has managed to force his way into the team on a regular basis.
3) Joe Cole
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| Joe Cole - Liverpool + (Lille - escargot) = Happy Joe |
The Situation:
I described Joe Cole as a fall from grace, looking back, this could be a bit harsh. Injuries and poor club performances hampered how he settled into Liverpool. He made the right choice in gaining a season long loan move to Lille. By all accounts he is doing well for them and has blended in well forming a particularly potent and dangerous partnership a Mazy Drivel favourite Eden Hazard.
The Future:
A good move for a good footballer. Hopefully some time on the continent maybe able to get some of the flair back into his game. I’m glad he took my advice and did something to revive his career.
2) Jermaine Jenas
The Situation:
I questioned why Jenas was still at Spurs in the summer, he wasn’t playing at all, and even his own fans seemed to hold a fair bit of contempt for him. Luckily he moved on. Injuries unsettled his start at Villa Park and have continue to play havoc, but Villa might have just seen enough to make the deal permanent.
The Future:
Glad he moved and can hopefully obtain a permanent move away from White Hart Lane. Injuries seem to be an issue at the moment, and this is the only thing that could hinder a successful spell with Villa. Being ruled out possibly for the rest of the season is a big blow, but he’d still be worth a gamble next summer for a minimal (if any) fee.
1) Shaun Wright-Phillips
I described Joe Cole as a fall from grace, looking back, this could be a bit harsh. Injuries and poor club performances hampered how he settled into Liverpool. He made the right choice in gaining a season long loan move to Lille. By all accounts he is doing well for them and has blended in well forming a particularly potent and dangerous partnership a Mazy Drivel favourite Eden Hazard.
The Future:
A good move for a good footballer. Hopefully some time on the continent maybe able to get some of the flair back into his game. I’m glad he took my advice and did something to revive his career.
2) Jermaine Jenas
The Situation:
I questioned why Jenas was still at Spurs in the summer, he wasn’t playing at all, and even his own fans seemed to hold a fair bit of contempt for him. Luckily he moved on. Injuries unsettled his start at Villa Park and have continue to play havoc, but Villa might have just seen enough to make the deal permanent.
The Future:
Glad he moved and can hopefully obtain a permanent move away from White Hart Lane. Injuries seem to be an issue at the moment, and this is the only thing that could hinder a successful spell with Villa. Being ruled out possibly for the rest of the season is a big blow, but he’d still be worth a gamble next summer for a minimal (if any) fee.
1) Shaun Wright-Phillips
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| HA! |
The Situation:
I put Shaun Wright-Phillips as my number one player who had to move in the summer, and I’m glad he did. His career has reignited itself at QPR and Neil Warnock has picked up yet another bargain. He had become a forgotten man at Man City and the influx of better younger talent had made it even easier to forget about him.
The Future:
QPR could be the last hurrah for Wright-Phillips. He is an out and out winger, and a player that I’ve always admired. He has pace and the ability to run and beat his man. QPR was a great move for the little man. I’m Glad he seems to have settled in London and has put in some good performances for the hoops so far this season.
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