ewerk 26807 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Talk was that they were looking £30m for him last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 17074 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Just now, ewerk said: Talk was that they were looking £30m for him last summer. Mind you, we wanted £15m for Gayle like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14136 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, Polarboy said: Is that a joke? I ask because there's banter from Liverpool fans that they want Howe to spunk 75m on Origi given he wasted 35m on Solanke and Ibe when he was at Bournemouth. In fairness he is a decent player, but 15, 20m is the limit I'd pay for him. As if they have grounds for transfer banter 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2124 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 30m is a joke for someone who's barely played in about four years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4003 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 While some clubs can afford to play hardball with us over transfer fees, for a lot of others they can’t as sometimes they just need the high wages off the books. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35528 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I was wondering earlier whether there might not be a closing of ranks if we are still looking nailed on for relegation in January. I mean what do the other 19 clubs in the league want more than for the new richest club in the league to just fuck off for a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Doh'liver 219 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 If we're going to be throwing money at players, I would hope they would be better than Origi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39181 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, Gemmill said: I was wondering earlier whether there might not be a closing of ranks if we are still looking nailed on for relegation in January. I mean what do the other 19 clubs in the league want more than for the new richest club in the league to just fuck off for a bit. Surely they wouldn’t do that- isn’t that cartel-type behaviour, and we know the PL wouldn’t entertain that.… … any word on new sponsors btw? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26807 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 57 minutes ago, Gemmill said: I was wondering earlier whether there might not be a closing of ranks if we are still looking nailed on for relegation in January. I mean what do the other 19 clubs in the league want more than for the new richest club in the league to just fuck off for a bit. There’s more than the PL. Nearly all clubs around the world are suffering from the pandemic and looking to off load. We have the money to take those players off their hands. Give Graham Carr a call and let’s get the band back together. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27571 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Monkeys Fist said: Surely they wouldn’t do that- isn’t that cartel-type behaviour, and we know the PL wouldn’t entertain that.… … any word on new sponsors btw? Alaweed Enterprises LTD. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4272 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, ewerk said: There’s more than the PL. Nearly all clubs around the world are suffering from the pandemic and looking to off load. We have the money to take those players off their hands. Give Graham Carr a call and let’s get the band back together. Its funny but he'd be genuinely perfect right now, French football is an absolute disaster financially at the moment and their TV deal is totally fucked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2124 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 In fairness to Carr, if we'd bought players like Aubameyang etc. when he recommended them we'd have had a very decent team. But of course Fatley pretty much always went for the cheaper option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4970 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Could we not raid Barcelona for that matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4272 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Rayvin said: Could we not raid Barcelona for that matter? Technically we could but anyone on their books who is actually good would still probably be attracting the attention of bigger clubs and cost a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9235 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 06/11/2021 at 09:43, TheGingerQuiff said: We're shopping in different markets now. Tiote did a decent job for a season. When we played Man City on the last home game of that season, Yaya Toure bossed the midfield. That's the level we'll be signing. No more Graham Carr moneyball shite. Do you mean the Yaya Toure who was on the fringes of the Barcelona side, or the Yaya Toure that was a dominant central midfielder up until he left Man City in 2018. Because maybe the former, no chance the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9235 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Andrew said: Technically we could but anyone on their books who is actually good would still probably be attracting the attention of bigger clubs and cost a fortune. Aye, it's the wages and need for European competition that'd be the sticking point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4970 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I was under the impression they had a solid youth setup, is there not some raiding to be done there. I don't like Barca much as a club so I may be very ignorant of where they are these days though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcforever 75 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 07/11/2021 at 18:06, Rayvin said: Could we not raid Barcelona for that matter? There would be some good options there. Maybe a few loans or buy back deals would work for both parties as it stands. I know most people think money is no object but one of the things that slowed Man City down was having all the hangers on being paid big money. so short term deals or loans is what you need for the next 3-5 years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4970 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, safcforever said: There would be some good options there. Maybe a few loans or buy back deals would work for both parties as it stands. I know most people think money is no object but one of the things that slowed Man City down was having all the hangers on being paid big money. so short term deals or loans is what you need for the next 3-5 years You're preaching to the choir there, I'm not at all of the opinion that we either can or should start throwing money around. I agree about loans. But either way, we do need to obtain some quality from somewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcforever 75 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Rayvin said: You're preaching to the choir there, I'm not at all of the opinion that we either can or should start throwing money around. I agree about loans. But either way, we do need to obtain some quality from somewhere. If the deal was done pre season you could have had all the fun in the world taking advance of Barcelona. Overseas is the best bet, not many PL clubs will be doing you any favours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I want them to get the academy sorted out tbh. The north east is absolutely full of talent that’s mainly gone to waste for decades. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 35528 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Tom said: I want them to get the academy sorted out tbh. The north east is absolutely full of talent that’s mainly gone to waste for decades. See Chelsea have just signed deals with some of the more prominent local boys clubs around Newcastle, to hoover up the decent kids? Hopefully we can get that reversed quickly. Edited November 9, 2021 by Gemmill 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Absolutely. Apparently it’s the Chelsea bloke they’re bringing in anyway so let’s hope he gets cracking quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1074 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 January won't be such a dull month after all. Hope we get business done early to make an impact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, Gemmill said: See Chelsea have just signed deals with some of the more prominent local boys clubs around Newcastle, to hoover up the decent kids? Hopefully we can get that reversed quickly. The level of neglect of all areas of the club by Ashley is fucking tragic, areas like this will be the hardest to fix. I admit I’m not certain but I think there’s some interplay between the level your academy is rated at and the protected catchment area, I remember ours didn’t make the top tier which meant the protected area was greatly reduced which has likely allowed other clubs (seemingly Chelsea) to muscle their way in. Other clubs coming in and stealing away youth from the clubs area is fucking tragic tbh, I hope it’s an aspect the new ownership really address. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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