Kid Dynamite 5899 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 What possible reason is there for selling him? He's on cheap wages, is a model professional, can play RB, CB, and CM. Considering we nearly got relegated from having too small a squad we have currently lost Harper, Simpson, Ranger and Perch. Willo and Ameobi rumoured to be off also. Any danger of actually increasing the numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 last year of his contract, but agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26229 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Unless he wants to move for guaranteed first team football, though I'd say he started his fair share of games last year. He's certainly worth more to us than £700k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Tiote's staying then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 We really should have players of a higher standard than Perch in and around our first team so he shouldn't be a miss at all. He should never play in defence for us as he's pretty horrible there really so should only ever be a back up in midfield (and Bigi has a lot more potential to cover that role than him). But I agree, our squad is paper thin and relying on unproven youngsters again as cover would be a massive gamble again. I would also say that selling him for less than we paid for him when he's got himself three years of premiership experience now seems very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Certainly reliable and put some good shifts in last season, but he just lacking that quality at the top level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5899 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Could we find a better player? Yes Could we find a better player who is willing to play second fiddle to Sissoko, Anita, Cabaye and Tiote and not moan about it? Probably not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) All the best to him . A good pro who didn't let the club down by any lack of effort . Pardew had wanted to give him a new contract but got knocked back by Big Mike according to Douglas with (apparently correct) suggestions it shows how he's held in contempt by his him and has little say in goings-on . As has been said, the outgoings are really starting to add up now . There's always going to be a clear out of perceived 'deadwood' in transfer windows but I just hope this bunch also have an accurate handle on who might be keen to jump ship before making whatever moves they might have planned . In the spirit of getting caught short after a shart as it were . The sale of Ba I would hold up as lesson No. 1. To paraphrase Brian Hanrahan "I counted them all out but will I count them back in again ?" Edited July 1, 2013 by LoveTheBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Part of me would rather it was Tiote going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Versatile squad player who filled in well last season. Stupid to sell him when the squad is ridiculously thin. We're not bringing anyone in like so I'd rather we don't sell players in this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausman 0 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Versatile squad player who filled in well last season. Stupid to sell him when the squad is ridiculously thin. We're not bringing anyone in like so I'd rather we don't sell players in this window. Agreed, did his job well when called upon. Good luck to him at Wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4963 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Had become my preferred choice to Tiote as well. Hope we're not banking on Tiote being awesome again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19779 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Perch is under rated. Solid and reliable player. More than competent holding midfielder. Versatile. Happy to player in different positions or fill in on the bench. Devastatingly handsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Swear I've read more about outgoings than incomings so far this summer. Wouldn't mind if we had a bloated, oversized squad. But we don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12452 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Aye setting up for a fantastic season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Too cheap for such a versatile consistent derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I hope this isn't Kinnear at work. Was under the impression that Pardew had a lot of faith in Perch. Can't see why he'd want to get rid, especially for only £700k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8977 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I hope this isn't Kinnear at work. Was under the impression that Pardew had a lot of faith in Perch. Can't see why he'd want to get rid, especially for only £700k. Kinnear spoke of being glad to work with Perch again before Joe took the position. *Despite never having worked with him before to my knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGremlin 0 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Not gutted he's leaving but I must say he won me over big time over the last two seasons. He should rightfully be given a good reception when he comes back to play us. All I ask of players is that they give their all while playing for us, regardless of skill or talent. He never disappointed in that regard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6134 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Time remaining on the contract the obvious reason for his jettisoning. Came in very handy last season surprisingly. It would be nice to think that he won't be needed this season because of strengthening of the squad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Meh. He was no world beater. Fee seems low though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Sad he's going as he came to the rescue a few times, however with Sissoko, Cabaye, Tiote, Bigi, Anita etc then he's basically preventing some better footballers getting on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5899 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 When did he play in front of those players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieMark 0 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I'm hoping that this leads to more opportunies for Anita and Bigirimana once Perch goes and Gosling gets bombed out. His tackling leaves a lot to be desired for and he should have buried a free header from all of 6 yards v Liverpool. Not a huge loss ability wise but his versatility made him a certainty on the bench. We have plenty players in the middle of the park, which I think is his best position. Fee is quite low but last year of contract and limited ability, would only expect £1m maximum. I will never forget the game at Spurs, when we lost 2-1 in Feb. If he had bothered to jump with the rest of the wall then he would have blocked Bales shot which flew straight into the goal. In summary, a very average player who works hard. Thanks for the level of graft you put in and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldstott 0 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 With the loss of Harper and the impending loss of Perch (maybe Shola and Gosling), I was looking up the home grown quota rule.Is it me or has this changed?I was under the impression that you need a minimum of 8 home grown players in the squad, see:http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8858634.stmThe Premier League now say you can have a maximum of 17 'foreigners', see:http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/fans/faqs/home-grown-player-rule/So you can have a 20 man squad with only 3 home grown players. Hardly encouraging local talent.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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