KaKa
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12 minutes ago, The Prophet said:
Thought this might happen, because they came close to getting him last season, up until they pissed off Palace, and they were going to get done for tapping up.
Think moves to either NUFC or even Man Utd would have been better for him as both have a clear opening for him to slot into.
Not a certainty, but wouldn't be surprised if this ends up going badly for him. Got a lot going on in those wide positions at Chelsea.
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7 hours ago, The Prophet said:
Really good to hear this from people that watch him week in and week out.
Always liked the look of him when I've seen him for Bournemouth and thought he stood out, and was really beginning to wonder if I was imagining things, when I saw some of the responses to the original links.
Looking forward to us tying this one up.
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17 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:
Bailey linking us with Tammy Abraham.
Really get the impression Wilson is leaving.
Seems we're after a striker with experience of the league to play a similar role to what he has recently, rotating for Isak when needed, and sometimes partnering with him.
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14 minutes ago, Chris_R said:
Did either of you read what I wrote?
I'm probably Howe's biggest supporter, I live in Bournemouth. I've wanted him to manage Newcastle for a decade.
Fair enough.
Just think there was so much more on the lead up to that relegation, which Southgate doesn't really have, and so wasn't comparable.
But reading back over it, I can kind of see what you meant
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Just now, Chris_R said:
To be fair you could say that Howe's only (substantial) club role saw him get Bournemouth relegated.
Not slating Howe or defending Southgate, but throwing that over thing at him that happened 15 years ago when he was in his 30s probably isn't terribly relevant.
Yeah, never mind the fact Howe brought Bournemouth up to the Premier league from administration in league 2 against all the odds, and kept them in the Premier league for a number of years, all while playing football that was enjoyable to watch, before eventually going down that COVID year.
Come on now. Are we really comparing all that to Southgate's stint at Boro?
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4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:
Won't he get more of that actually playing competitive games.
GK is a funny position. Emi Martinez has a commanding and strong personality. I don't think he played 100 pro games until his late 20's.
He actually looks like he could do with some strength work off of the pitch, at least initially.
It's a weird one though. As important as experience playing is, it can also go the other way, if a player is kept out there, when they could do with some seasoning outside of that weekly pressure of starting games.
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1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said:
That's Emery's guy from his time back at Arsenal. I imagine he'll be going to Villa.
Wouldn't really make sense for us at the minute, probably just a contingency plan, for if Bruno leaves.
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27 minutes ago, Rafalove said:
Out fans in particular I think. I sat in the home end at old Trafford when we played them. There was none of that. When I’m at at James’ there’s always one radgie, shouting abuse at our players. Maybe not through the whole game but at points.
That is incredibly unfortunate if it is a Newcastle specific thing.
You really have to wonder how that then correlates to a clubs success on the pitch over time.
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Trafford looks like he needs to work on his strength and presence more than anything, and so think he can do with a year or two of focusing on that and playing in some cup games, or when Pope is injured.
As he's so young still in goal keeping terms especially, I don't think that sets him back.
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2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:
I like him.
But I feel like there's lots of lads out there that can be good backups available for less than £10m. Martinez, Fabianski, Kelleher, Ortega type deals.
I think we're not just after a backup though.
If they feel this guy can be a long term top tier keeper and take over from Pope eventually, then they likely think it's worth going for him now, and at the current price, because it will reap huge dividends.
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2 hours ago, bobbydazzla said:
Musn’t help Sean (or any other player who’s putting in an honest shift) that a sizeable amount of idiots in the ground have an agenda to call them worse than shite as soon as the ref blows for kick off.Last season I sat in front row of Leazers and the bloke next to me did nowt but shout abuse at Sean all game.
What’s the fucking point man.
I will continue to maintain that a huge percentage of football fans don't actually like the sport or pay attention when they watch it.
It's just an outlet for them to take out their anger. Shouting at players on the pitch, or constantly complaining about everything that goes on at the club, in some form or fashion.
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1 hour ago, Shadow Puppets said:
I know for a fact that earlier in the season, when he was getting a lot of stick, he decided that his time here was up. The criticism is/was really getting to him. So I’d say it’s pretty likely he’ll leave if a semi decent offer comes in.
Can tell a big part of the issue with him is worrying too much about what people are saying, which sucks big time, because it makes him very tentative and fearful on the pitch, leading to some terrible looking play from him. He'll always find it very difficult going with that mindset.
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57 minutes ago, Upthemags said:
Fine transfer in a vacuum... But if Amanda and co. want to take the next step, they will - whether they like it or not - need to get comfortable spending money on international talent. We're too pressed for funds to pay the domestic tax time and time again, when we can get comparable quality for cheaper abroad
Are you trolling?
The guy from abroad was quoted at £35 million, which is why they've seemingly opted for Trafford for less than half of that.
Seriously, what is happening on here man.
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11 minutes ago, 80 said:
It occurs to me Ratcliffe is probably doing this to try and force Ten Hag to find a new job himself to save on compensation...
Good point
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3 minutes ago, duo said:
It is how you sell it though - who says it's playing behind Isak - more like learning from Isak who is arguably one of the best strikers in the world. Align that with Eddie's track record of developing players. I don't think it is that hard a sell - just need the right character who wants to learn.
Yeah, possibly. Think it would be tough though.
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1 minute ago, Coffee_Johnny said:
Iheanacho looked a phenomenal prospect as a young player with Man City. Really thought he would go to the very top of the game. 28 this year, and available on a free. His seven years at Leicester haven’t done anything for his reputation, but the fact he remains their second most expensive signing speaks to his potential. Think he could definitely do a job for us, but would imagine a signing like that would mean Wilson was staying. Doubt we’d risk only having him as ‘first team ready’ back up.
If Wilson stays we'd bring in a younger versatile striker as the third option.
If Wilson leaves, then signing Kelechi on a free to replace him and still signing the younger versatile striker as well, is what I'd expect.
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1 minute ago, r0cafella said:
Absolutely we certainly will have to gamble to an extent, might as well roll the dice on someone who may actually improve so someone younger rather than Leicester back up striker.
The only type of younger striker likely to be interested in being a backup to Isak, would be one that is still inexperienced and needs some development e.g. Moukoko let's say.
Having this kind of player as the only option behind Isak is playing with fire.
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3 minutes ago, Menace said:
I think individual mistakes/Dubravka cost us far more than Wilson being out injured personally. Or the dummett howler against Everton I think it was.
Yeah, that's fair. It's more that I think Wilson could have bailed us out at times with a key goal that got us a result, but we couldn't turn to him, because he wasn't available.
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6 minutes ago, Sibierski said:
Che Adams if it’s just a body we need for a season who can then become 3rd choice if that’s required.Otherwise, evaluate the loan options as deals become available. Broja on loan last season if a similar type is available.
Adams is on a free, just like Kelechi is, but I don't think he's as good. Don't think he finishes as well.
Broja still has a fair bit of uncertainty around him, due to the injuries he has suffered, and is still quite inexperienced. Would also have to pay Chelsea a fee for him.
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6 minutes ago, Menace said:
It doesn't make sense to sell Wilson for a calvert lewin/iheanacho type. A half crocked Wilson still gets more goals than them two.
It's not about goals with Wilson, it's an increasingly ridiculous injury record.
Can we really go into next season with him as Isak's backup again?
It ended up costing us Europe this season.
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Just out of interest, genuinely.
If Wilson does go, can I just have some idea of some examples of players people think we should be looking at as a rotation option with Isak?
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2 minutes ago, The Prophet said:
It isn't, but it seems Leicester didn't see it either.
One of those players who it always appeared would kick on on his career, but never did. It doesn't seem unreasonable to suggest based on that and last season's goal record, he's one to avoid.
I remember a similar back and forth on here when we went for Rondon, who hadn't been utilised to anywhere near his best elsewhere.
The thinking on here seems to mostly be that every signing has to be a player coming off a great season, or some hot prospect.
Let's see how we manage that within the current PSR and FFP climate.
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3 minutes ago, Ikon said:
Kaka loves to defend every potential signing. Even if it’s just shit made up noise. From the top of his 3m high horse. Crikey.
Only the ones that make sense to me. Not my fault if you can't see it from your low horse.
Judging by how well the signings we make keep panning out, seems I'm not far off.
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Just now, The Prophet said:
The lad that scored 5 goals in 23 Championship appearances? Pass.
This isn't how players are scouted.
Not sure why Leicester haven't used him more, as his numbers by the mins are really good there.
He's a talented player available on a free transfer that would accept a squad player role.
I see Villa are interested too. They are making very smart additions for their squad this summer.
He'll likely end up there. They seem to be on it.
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The one good thing about him playing so much last season, is that it at least put him on the radar for other clubs, for a possible transfer this summer.