By Meier Go To PostUhh, no, I'm not arguing for that at all. I am not suggesting removing transfer windows – it's just nonsensical to have them close before the season starts when no other league does it. Beyond the obvious competitive disadvantage from closing it before other leagues, there is another clear disadvantage in that the other leagues do still have that period of time to make adjustments while the Premier League doesn't. PL teams are being harmed twice vs other European leagues.I agree that the PL window closing early is a silly idea but your argument seemed to be about abolishing the transfer window entirely. Apologies if it wasn’t that.
I did a comparison of the other major sports in the past though and generally speaking teams can make roster changes for about 40% of the season or thereabouts. In baseball with waiver wire trades, it was nearly 75% of the season until this year when they removed that ability in August. The fact that right now it's ~10% in the Premier League is frankly insane. It was bad enough at less than 20%, but that is a massive improvement and is at least a level playing field with their competing leagues. But that is a soccer-wide issue.
The comparison with American sports leagues is pointless, though. There are many, many, reasons why they are different and not really comparable directly.
By Flutter Go To Postcant see us scoring. Our passing is like trying out a new FIFA demo.😒
It's ridiculous how much balance we gain just by having a natural RW regardless of quality. Helps Wolves is playing counter instead of pressing, but just developing play in general instead of that abortion left side heavy play that was the first half against Chelsea is ridiculous.
By Flutter Go To PostDavid James isn't a natural RW though… still needs time in that position.He's a natural winger as opposed to whatever Lingard is. But yeah, he's more proficient on the left.
By inky Go To PostHe's a natural winger as opposed to whatever Lingard is.loool
By WJD Go To PostThis has been surprisingly mature and disciplined so farkinda. Think we are playing too cautious.
but eh.... anything to get the bad juju from Wolves being our bogey team.
By batong Go To PostNot missing much by the sound of thingsMainly all united. Wolves haven’t really got going yet.
By bacon Go To PostWolves will score. The universe has to correct for FF's cheating.Get me a Maguire header
By batong Go To PostNot missing much by the sound of thingsstick to your goals
don't stop till you're poppin tho
By Cleff Go To PostShaw is actually rapid.Bottom of the charts tho /Fatkaku