Originally Posted by
WeWonItAll(Most)
Halfway through the transfer window, how do you feel about what your team has done so far?
Newcastle has signed 2 center-mids in Jonjo Shelvey from Swansea for $12 mil and Henry Saivet from Bordeaux for $5 mil. And it appears that they have all but finalized a deal with Tottenham to get Andros Townsend for $12-15 mil.
The team desperately needed a decent, PL experienced midfielder. So I think the Shelvey signing was perfect. We also desperately needed a true winger, as both of the players we are putting on the wings now are actually center mids being forced to play out wide. People have their doubts about Townsend's ability, but if he's even average, he'll make our team significantly better in so many aspects.
Overall, I'm shocked by how well Newcastle has done so far. Right now I would give them a B+, which will jump up to an A if a decent left back is signed before the end of the window.