Deano

7 goals in 12 games for a relegated side? Thats pretty good goal to be honest and shows he has the bottle. For nowt he is a good signing as a squad player. Better than Shola thats for sure. I know the stats - just not convinced. The guy hasn't failed medicals for nothing. Filing medicals has nowt to do with quality.

7 goals in 12 games for a relegated side? Thats pretty good goal to be honest and shows he has the bottle. For nowt he is a good signing as a squad player. Better than Shola thats for sure.

I dont know much of that Erdinc like but from a few youtube videos he looks decent. Fast, skillful, good finished and scores with his head too. How much?

All gone quiet on this one hasnt it!? Dont think this is going to happen now.

I'd think like Forster it will be another years loan deal if anything. The model FMA is trying to implement is based around youth. He looks like he has something to offer us in the long term. Probably still a bit too green for the 1st squad. Send him out on loan again and see how he does with a full fit season under his belt. As for Vuckic and Kadar for that matter...im hoping we get to see a fair bit more of them next season. Same applies...a full fit season will give us a good read on how good they actually are.

Some sources say the Ba deal is close and that Naylor is set to sign in 10 days. I dont know why 10 days like? Im interested to find out who this "top" continental european based striker is that we are after. Any ideas?

We've already brought in two french lads, one of which is of real quality and the other of promise and potential. Who's next? Neil Taylor? Demba Ba? Or do you think it will be another suprised deal like Cabaye?

For all the points he makes are valid and i agree with his opinions to some extent, i/we cant forget the bad shit FMA has done in his time here as well. When both sides are taken into consideration and we have a balanced look at his time here, its not all bad though. Yes we were relegated and yes a lot of shit has gone on but thats water under the bridge, im only interested in today and tomorrow...not yesterday. We are on a sound financial footing and we have the basis of a good side. We are making good progress in the transfer market, identifiying quality recruits and already brought in one of a good standard and another young lad with potential. Things are positive but we DO need to be patient. The likes of LM are the ones who cant let go of the past and accept the here and now and just enjoy it. Thats the key words right there....some just cant let themselves enjoy it anymore and just revel in and hold on to the negativity and pessimism. Let go of whats happened and look forward to our future, it DOES look positive.

You are being funny mate. Your getting more and more alexified every day tecato. Some say more than others, some say more encouraging things than others. I like what he had to say. I hate it when people change their names........ Who were you before Deano? Your best mate.....Tiotes Nutz

Where's the error of Judgement Steptoe? 1. He's not as good as you hope he is [i'll stop short of deluded, because its normal for you now] 2. He obviously sees Brighton as a better club to play for than NUFC Point 1 is just your opinion old fool and point 2 is just bizarre No error of judgement here (as usual) Young know-nowt fool - I am right. Point number 2 is quite straightforward, he says "hopefully by then I will Brighton player". What do you need explaining about that ? The key word being "hopefully" You are a complete cock like LM. I bet your grandkids hate coming to see you. He probably fancies going back there as they love him and he is guaranteed first team football. Also....nowhere does it say he wants to go back for good. A loan will do for another year.

You are being funny mate. Your getting more and more alexified every day tecato. Some say more than others, some say more encouraging things than others. I like what he had to say.

Comes across as quite a level headed yet confident kinda guy. Saying the right things.....very happy about this signing! I hope we see a CM pairing of Tiote and Cabaye in our 1st game of th new season.

Yes it is.

Great to.finally be confirmed. Push on now and get a few more of this or better quality.

Hes not a striker Played as a striker last season no? Plays out wide too.

I'd go for a cool million like.

Yes. Man Utd wanted him the season before last for 18mil alex. We got him on the cheap. Thats like saying buying an antique from a car boot sale for a fiva shouldnt be worth £250 in an auction. It happens. The boy has massive ability and potential.

So with a few on here with the opinion that we are now a selling club (there is some logical reasoning) although i dont agree we are, every player has their price. How much would you be happy with for each player? Harper...1mil Krul...5mil Forster...3mil Simpson...4mil S.Taylor...6mil Coloccini...10mil Enrique...10-12mil Kadar...2mil Williamson...3mil Barton...5mil Nolan...5mil Guthrie...3mil Gosling...3mil Tiote...25mil Gutierrez...8mil Smith...FREE R.Taylor...2mil Lua-Lua...1.5mil Ferguson...3mil Vuckic...2mil Ben Arfa...15mil (Currently) But i think potentially he could be worth in excess of 20mil Shola...2.5mil Best...2mil Lovenkrands...1mil Ranger...1mil

Is he and his attitude worth 12mil and 55k a week though?

It is those quotes which i refered to a while back when i said i didnt want him back for slagging us off.

What times the press conference?

Au contraire, it really is bad. The fact that such a small change would 'fix' it only serves to highlight how bad it is. If only a "small" change would make it a good shirt in your opinion then surely that means its almost there? Not that bad then craig

Good post. Pretty much spot on in the explanation on why they sold carroll and how they could intend to use it. It definitely makes sense. I think we will keep both Barton and Nolan and get about 10mil for Enrique. That there gives us substantial weight in which to "reinvigorate" the squad.

I think "Love the club" is a bit strong like, I think they'll be stuck in the same(ish) predicament Carroll was, were they're stuck in limbo not knowing where they stand with the club after serving us brilliantly for the past couple year, and they'll realise they will need to move if they are to carry on playing football and to match thier ambitions Love probably is a bit strong like. The thing is both have waxed lyrical about the club and the area especially Nolan. He doesnt seem the kinda guy to bullshit neither. Maybe they will feel pressured by the board in the same was as Carroll did but the same was as that my opinion is the same. Do they deserve the contract they are wanting? Carroll had just signed a new deal and stamped his feel and the club too the correct stance by refusing it. Its a matter of principle and giving in to player power would set a precedant. Nolan and Barton are in a similar situation...both want new deals but deals which arent justified. Personally i would not offer an extension to Nolan...his current deal takes him to 31 and is already looking leggy but still a decent option. Barton should be offered a one year extention giving him the same legnth of contract as Nolan. Both want more than what is best for the club really....which is why i said if they do truely "feel for the club" they should do what is right.

Barton and Nolan both love the club, the former is openly pissed off with the owners, the latter probably not good enough to start as much as he wants. Both could go, both could be replaced but id worry about disruption of the team spirit. If they both do truely love the club then they will stay and remain committed to the NUFC cause. Fwiw I dont think they will leave. Enrique on the other hand looks likely, i was holding out hope he would stay and sign this "fantastic" contract but im not so hopeful now. Likely departures in my opinion are...Enrique 8-10mil, Smith FREE, Ranger 1mil and Lovenkrands 1mil. Im hoping a CC team will take Perch off our hands too. Of those 5 the only 1 that will weaken our 1st team is Enrique, the other only weaken the squad in numbers.