cfcmagpies Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Not advocating that we sell him, but £5m could be great business for him. With the way he's played this season it's easy to forget how often he's been injured. I guess the question is can we get by with Gosling? If only we knew when HBA would return. More important question- what's done with the hypothetical 5M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I think he's the one player we have who could potentially go in January. I remember Ashley having supposedly tussled with Keegan over wanting to sell him and from the perspective of somebody who thinks he knows a lot about football but actually doesn't, we have a lot of similar central midfielders so he's seemingly expendable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Ashley's had over 2 years since Keegan to sell him, in fairness. Could have gone in the summer, or the summer before last. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Heard he got a parcel from Hughton this morning containing a Cigar Cutter and picture of Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Ashley's had over 2 years since Keegan to sell him, in fairness. Could have gone in the summer, or the summer before last. Probably the first time in that period that we'll have had teams willing to pay significant money for him though, given his injury/form issues in the past compared to how he's playing now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Argh, it's the 'we're planning to sell all our decent players' argument again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 It's not too bad if we reinvest the money well, however I have no faith in Pardew being able to do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 WHY SELLING OUR FIRST ELEVEN WHILE WE PAY SAME AMOUNT FOR SMITH? We never used him for ages now. We should offload him first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Mongo Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Don't worry, he'll be a first teamer soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGSC Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 WHY SELLING OUR FIRST ELEVEN WHILE WE PAY SAME AMOUNT FOR SMITH? We never used him for ages now. We should offload him first. Thats quite the radical opinion you've got there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 WHY SELLING OUR FIRST ELEVEN WHILE WE PAY SAME AMOUNT FOR SMITH? We never used him for ages now. We should offload him first. All I can think of to say, really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Because we've never thought of getting rid of Smith before? "Come buy this guy. He can't pass, he can't shoot and his tackling is horrendous. 50k wages too. Who could say no to that?!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 He's certainly been our best midfielder but he's still a ticking time bomb and what happens if he doesn't want to play for Pardew? If I could get 5M for him and clear his wages off the bill, I'd have to strongly consider it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 He's certainly been our best midfielder but he's still a ticking time bomb and what happens if he doesn't want to play for Pardew? If I could get 5M for him and clear his wages off the bill, I'd have to strongly consider it. And get who in? Right now, beggars can't be choosers and I can't see us investing in a player with as much of a range of passing and creativity, which we'll be bereft of if we ditch him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Because we've never thought of getting rid of Smith before? "Come buy this guy. He can't pass, he can't shoot and his tackling is horrendous. 50k wages too. Who could say no to that?!" Big Fat Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I think the fact not even Big Sam would take Smith again says it all about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Remember after the 6-0 Villa game when everyone said he was off to Everton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 He's certainly been our best midfielder but he's still a ticking time bomb and what happens if he doesn't want to play for Pardew? If I could get 5M for him and clear his wages off the bill, I'd have to strongly consider it. And get who in? Right now, beggars can't be choosers and I can't see us investing in a player with as much of a range of passing and creativity, which we'll be bereft of if we ditch him. I hear you but what if he gets crocked again or gets a few suspensions or gets on the wrong side of Pardew? Joey doesn't have much of a track record of continuous play since he's been here, has he? Can we count on him to be a consistent presence in the starting eleven. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Remember after the 6-0 Villa game when everyone said he was off to Everton? Maan, good times! Imagine if we got that lucky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 http://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/6565322/McKay-Joey-committed-to-Toon Barton's agent Willie McKay has confirmed West Ham's initial offer was rejected by Newcastle and that the midfielder remains committed to the Magpies unless they decide to listen to offers for his services. "I believe West Ham made an enquiry for Joey and that was rejected by Newcastle," McKay told skysports.com. "Joey is enjoying his football again and he is committed to Newcastle unless he is told otherwise. "There are other sides interested in Joey as I have had five or six phone calls from teams asking about Joey's availability. "If these interested clubs make an offer for Joey then it is up to the two clubs to agree a deal and once that happens then we can sit down and discuss a possible move." Bye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 http://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/6565322/McKay-Joey-committed-to-Toon Barton's agent Willie McKay has confirmed West Ham's initial offer was rejected by Newcastle and that the midfielder remains committed to the Magpies unless they decide to listen to offers for his services. "I believe West Ham made an enquiry for Joey and that was rejected by Newcastle," McKay told skysports.com. "Joey is enjoying his football again and he is committed to Newcastle unless he is told otherwise. "There are other sides interested in Joey as I have had five or six phone calls from teams asking about Joey's availability. "If these interested clubs make an offer for Joey then it is up to the two clubs to agree a deal and once that happens then we can sit down and discuss a possible move." Bye. Well that's him gone then. Welcome to Newcastle Mr. Nigel Quashie!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 As we watch our players disappear for nothing fees my dissappointment will be more heartfelt than ever and my anger will simply become unbearable. Not looking forward to the remainder of a season which 7 days ago was wankable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Losing Barton and not finding a suitable replacement means relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Fucking hell man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Any other season except now, i'd have sold him. We badly need him atm though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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