Transfers, 2024-25 season

[Holden McGroin 8277]

7 minutes ago, Dougle said:

What the fuck is the draw of London? If you are wealthy beyond the dreams of most human beings just fucking commute to London for your social shenanigans ffs.

 

You can fly there, go in a chauffeur driven limo, stay in the most expensive hotel you want rather than playing for some shite club with another 5 of you on the bench

 

London is class if you’re rich. It’s also great for footballers who can just sink into the background and not get recognised everywhere they go.

 

[The Fish 11693]

2 minutes ago, Dougle said:

What the fuck is the draw of London? If you are wealthy beyond the dreams of most human beings just fucking commute to London for your social shenanigans ffs.

 

You can fly there, go in a chauffeur driven limo, stay in the most expensive hotel you want rather than playing for some shite club with another 5 of you on the bench

 

 

Orrrr, live in a swanky area of London, and not have to commute, fly or get a chauffeur driven limo (Who the fuck gets limos other than wanky 16yr olds at their Prom anyway?!).

 

London is a global capital, and in the UK it is unrivalled for variety of food, shopping, culture ( I know, I know) and nightlife options for young twatty millionaires. It's also a major transport hub for Europe and the rest of the world. 

 

There's over 250 flights to Dubai every week from London, 63 to Paris a day. 

[Dougle 3980]

Just now, Holden McGroin said:

London is class if you’re rich. It’s also great for footballers who can just sink into the background and not get recognised everywhere they go.

 

 

Aye it's fucking great, but you don't have to live there or play for one of the dull clubs to participate in the place ffs

 

[Dr Gloom 24808]

10 minutes ago, Dougle said:

What the fuck is the draw of London? If you are wealthy beyond the dreams of most human beings just fucking commute to London for your social shenanigans ffs.

 

You can fly there, go in a chauffeur driven limo, stay in the most expensive hotel you want rather than playing for some shite club with another 5 of you on the bench

 

 

the big city is appealing to a lot of people. london gates a lot of hate, sometimes justifiably so, but you will never get bored there. newcastle is a beautiful city but it is small and the weather will put off a lot of players, whether we like to admit that or not. 

[Dougle 3980]

2 minutes ago, The Fish said:

 

Orrrr, live in a swanky area of London, and not have to commute, fly or get a chauffeur driven limo (Who the fuck gets limos other than wanky 16yr olds at their Prom anyway?!).

 

London is a global capital, and in the UK it is unrivalled for variety of food, shopping, culture ( I know, I know) and nightlife options for young twatty millionaires. It's also a major transport hub for Europe and the rest of the world. 

 

There's over 250 flights to Dubai every week from London, 63 to Paris a day. 

 

Well coming from Blyth (sorry Seaton Sluice) London must seem like Shambhala to you

[Holden McGroin 8277]

3 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:

 

the big city is appealing to a lot of people. london gates a lot of hate, sometimes justifiably so, but you will never get bored there. newcastle is a beautiful city but it is small and the weather will put off a lot of players, whether we like to admit that or not. 

I’ve lived half my life in Newcastle and half in South East (about 60-90 mins train into London) 

 

if I was a 23 year old with no ties to either area I’d choose London. If I was 31 and settled and liked walking my dog - I may choose Newcastle.

Edited 8 hours ago by Holden McGroin

[Dr Gloom 24808]

8 minutes ago, Holden McGroin said:

London is class if you’re rich. It’s also great for footballers who can just sink into the background and not get recognised everywhere they go.

 

 

jenas said newcastle was a goldfish bowl. we mocked him for it, but there's something in it. it's a one city club and it must be impossible to go out as a footballer and not be mobbed by fans. some players (bruno etc) buy into it and love it. for others, it's probably off-putting. in london, no one looks up from their phone - forget about people saying hello or making eye contact, so it's probably a lot easier for a well-known footballer to move around like a "normal" person. 

Edited 8 hours ago by Dr Gloom

[Alex 38561]

3 minutes ago, Dougle said:

 

Aye it's fucking great, but you don't have to live there or play for one of the dull clubs to participate in the place ffs

 

Massive wages we can’t offer in Pedro’s case 

[ewerk 35080]

7 minutes ago, The Fish said:

 

Orrrr, live in a swanky area of London, and not have to commute, fly or get a chauffeur driven limo (Who the fuck gets limos other than wanky 16yr olds at their Prom anyway?!).

 

London is a global capital, and in the UK it is unrivalled for variety of food, shopping, culture ( I know, I know) and nightlife options for young twatty millionaires. It's also a major transport hub for Europe and the rest of the world. 

 

There's over 250 flights to Dubai every week from London, 63 to Paris a day. 

Aye, they even have a cracking bridge there too.

[Dougle 3980]

3 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:

 

the big city is appealing to a lot of people. london gates a lot of hate, sometimes justifiably so, but you will never get bored there. newcastle is a beautiful city but it is small and the weather will put off a lot of players, whether we like to admit that or not. 

 

Ahh the myth about the weather. You ever spent a November in Genoa (baltic), or an overnight in New York? Bollocks man it’s a few fucking degrees here and there

[Alex 38561]

Just now, Dr Gloom said:

 

jenas said newcastle was a goldfish bowl. we mocked him for it, but there's something in it. it's a one city club and it must be impossible to go out as a footballer and not be mobbed by fans. some players (bruno etc) buy into it and love it. for others, it's probably off-putting. in london, no one looks up from their phone, let alone sa hello or make eye contact with a stranger, so it's probably a lot easier for a well-known footballer to move around like a "normal" person. 

He was mocked for it because he was a massive fanny rat who loved it then used it as an excuse tbh

[Dr Gloom 24808]

10 minutes ago, Alex said:

Heard some ITK info last night. Two maybe three big deals are expected to be completed early next week. The club are just waiting on Andrew beginning the site maintenance 

 

[Holden McGroin 8277]

2 minutes ago, Dougle said:

 

Ahh the myth about the weather. You ever spent a November in Genoa (baltic), or an overnight in New York? Bollocks man it’s a few fucking degrees here and there

 

 

It’s not a myth at all. You’ll get better weather in the south. 
 

 

[Dr Gloom 24808]

1 minute ago, Dougle said:

 

Ahh the myth about the weather. You ever spent a November in Genoa (baltic), or an overnight in New York? Bollocks man it’s a few fucking degrees here and there

 

 

it's not a myth at all. london is usually a good 5 degrees or so warmer than newcastle all year round. i've lived in both cities. i love newcastle and i still call it home despite not living there for almost 30 years. i was never arsed about the weather when i lived there but i'm always struck by how much cooler it is whenever i go home now.

[Holden McGroin 8277]

I had a choice of jobs when leaving Newcastle. Inverness or Brighton.

 

The weather was a big factor in my decision.

[Dougle 3980]

1 minute ago, Holden McGroin said:

 

It’s not a myth at all. You’ll get better weather in the south. 
 

 

 

London is less than 250 miles south of Newcastle. how much difference do you think that makes in the grand scheme of things?

 

[Craig 8160]

Aye, there's a draw to London for footballers that a lot of people don't seem to share, and therefore don't get. It's a factor we've always had to negotiate beyond, and we always will. 

I've heard a few mumblings that Pedro was considerably pissed off that, in his opinion, he was the backup plan should the deal for Isak not come off. If there's any truth to that then we cannot be surprised if we weren't a consideration for him this time around. Wages, as Alex said, were also a massive factor. 

 

The Elanga saga seems to have legs and both Romano & Ornstein are reporting it. More so, Forest fans seem resigned to losing him. I think this one will come off and I expect Trafford to sign next week as well.

[Dougle 3980]

Just now, Dr Gloom said:

 

it's not a myth at all. london is usually a good 5 degrees or so warmer than newcastle all year round. i've lived in both cities. i love newcastle and i still call it home despite not living there for almost 30 years. i was never arsed about the weather when i lived there but i'm always struck by how much cooler it is whenever i go home now.

 

Wow 5 degrees wehay fuck me man, let's base a career on that

[Dr Gloom 24808]

Just now, Craig said:

The Elanga saga seems to have legs and both Romano & Ornstein are reporting it. More so, Forest fans seem resigned to losing him. I think this one will come off and I expect Trafford to sign next week as well.

 

just in time for the site going down, yeah?

[Dr Gloom 24808]

Just now, Dougle said:

 

Wow 5 degrees wehay fuck me man, let's base a career on that

 

you might not think it matters, but i imagine it does to some south american footballers. it can still feel like winter in april in newcastle and some players will be put off by that. 

[The Fish 11693]

5 minutes ago, Dougle said:

 

Well coming from Blyth (sorry Seaton Sluice) London must seem like Shambhala to you

It was fun for my late 20s/early 30s, but then I grew up and concurrently was not a millionaire.

[Holden McGroin 8277]

1 minute ago, Dougle said:

 

Wow 5 degrees wehay fuck me man, let's base a career on that

I did. And proximity to London. 

Edited 8 hours ago by Holden McGroin

[Craig 8160]

2 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:

 

it's not a myth at all. london is usually a good 5 degrees or so warmer than newcastle all year round. i've lived in both cities. i love newcastle and i still call it home despite not living there for almost 30 years. i was never arsed about the weather when i lived there but i'm always struck by how much cooler it is whenever i go home now.

[Dr Gloom 24808]

fuck me, arguing about the weather is a new low. when does the new season start again?

[Craig 8160]

2 minutes ago, Dougle said:

 

Wow 5 degrees wehay fuck me man, let's base a career on that

They are doing, that's what everyone's pointing out.