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You'd almost think the intention was to not replace him and that the bid for Grenier was nothing more than a cheeky put for a player worth more than our offer.

Didnt expect anything else.

Of course they will. Under bid is the name of the game. £20 mil in the bank is what it's all about.

I've come to hate transfer deadline.

Maybe Llambias was spending too much money.

Just offer the 20mil and get him in.

Really? Seems pretty obvious to me. We've clearly offered too little for him, both in terms of fee and wages. Yep....we sell a player for £20mil...we offer a younger, highly talented player half that.

Ashley is the one who we need out, he goes and the whole stinking lot of them go with him. To think our season tickets are paying JK's wages.

JK out.....it's the only way this club will ever go forward.

Hopefully our bid will force their hand to sell as they are in quite a bit of financial trouble. http://footetfric.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/cumulated-60-million-euros-deficit-for-french-ligue-1-clubs/

http://talksport.com/football/insider-trading-konoplyanka-liverpool-latest-plus-newcastle-land-lyon-ace-14012977691 Cisse out? Grenier sounds unlikely.

Am gutted he's gone.

Think he only left cause he realised the lack lacked ANY ambitions. JK joing probably didn't help matters.

Don't think I've read one quote of him thanking the fans.

David Coverdale?

I recon he'll play this season then they'll buy a couple more midfielders and he'll be on the bench next. Which is a shame as he is quality.

Still don't get why we wouldn't appeal.

You might be joking here, but it's a decent point. How about we buy a player that's f***ing in form? Just looking to make save/money again, and f*** the actual needs of the team. I think this is quite an astute move. Reason being we just could't afford (or wouldn't pay) for a Luuk de Jong in form. He has got all the attributes to be suited to the Premier League, and if we can get the best out of him well have a player on our hands.

Sobering stat: Newcastle have only won four of their 19 Premier League games without Yohan Cabaye since August 2011

I think this lad will do well for us.

I'd be amazed if it isn't.

We need him that's for sure.

Hmmm…I don't think it was a clear red so was worth a shout.

Why would you not appeal?

Was there though? Surely nothing to be lost by appealing.