NG32 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Same with Duff, and i'll tell you why, it looks like we wont be sold and we cant pay players 60k a week in that division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Considering we bought him for £6m I think it would be a good deal, and we'd get him off the wage bill. Simply can't afford to keep going on with players on huge wages who aren't scoring 6 goals each per game, it simply doesn't make sense from a business perspective. It's not even as though we can safely say that these high earners are going to get us back into the top flight, most are dire, one good game against West Brom doesn't change anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 yeah buddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotheed Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Considering we bought him for £6m I think it would be a good deal, and we'd get him off the wage bill. Simply can't afford to keep going on with players on huge wages who aren't scoring 6 goals each per game, it simply doesn't make sense from a business perspective. It's not even as though we can safely say that these high earners are going to get us back into the top flight, most are dire, one good game against West Brom doesn't change anything. TO be fair West Brom is probably the best we'll come up against in the championship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Considering we bought him for £6m I think it would be a good deal, and we'd get him off the wage bill. Simply can't afford to keep going on with players on huge wages who aren't scoring 6 goals each per game, it simply doesn't make sense from a business perspective. It's not even as though we can safely say that these high earners are going to get us back into the top flight, most are dire, one good game against West Brom doesn't change anything. TO be fair West Brom is probably the best we'll come up against in the championship True, but can he keep up that level of performance over the next 45 league games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheKingOfNewcastle Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Give him away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Keep him. Same answer for every player in the squad (apart from Geremi, because his ability is less than mine tbh and I'll play for free) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaA2 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 It annoys me how Shearer wanted to keep the crown jewels i.e. the likes of Smith, Bassong, Taylor, Beye, Duff and Martins but if Duff goes then that only leaves Smith and Taylor which is sad in a way. But the best thing about this summer is that we've managed to keep Smith and Taylor up till now. Bassong was always likely to move on and Beye couldn't turn down European football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 It annoys me how Shearer wanted to keep the crown jewels i.e. the likes of Smith, Bassong, Taylor, Beye, Duff and Martins but if Duff goes then that only leaves Smith and Taylor which is sad in a way. But the best thing about this summer is that we've managed to keep Smith and Taylor up till now. Bassong was always likely to move on and Beye couldn't turn down European football. The crown jewels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 tbf, if got rid of colocini, and smith the wage bill would then be at an acceptable amount for a new owner, it would be around £35 million, which is still staggering considering the size of the squad it could be we have to sell to get the takeover to happen, and then we would be able to bring in bodies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaA2 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 tbf, if got rid of colocini, and smith the wage bill would then be at an acceptable amount for a new owner, it would be around £35 million, which is still staggering considering the size of the squad it could be we have to sell to get the takeover to happen, and then we would be able to bring in bodies If we could get Colo off the wage bill and get a solid defender in then that would be good business. Smith is irreplaceable though, unless you're willing to spend millions, which we aren't in the position to do. And clubs like Forest have struggled getting defenders in, so maybe its best to stick with Colo unless we have someone lined up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 tbf, if got rid of colocini, and smith the wage bill would then be at an acceptable amount for a new owner, it would be around £35 million, which is still staggering considering the size of the squad it could be we have to sell to get the takeover to happen, and then we would be able to bring in bodies If we could get Colo off the wage bill and get a solid defender in then that would be good business. Smith is irreplaceable though, unless you're willing to spend millions, which we aren't in the position to do. And clubs like Forest have struggled getting defenders in, so maybe its best to stick with Colo unless we have someone lined up. ireplaceable haha, just off 1 good game in over 2 years at the club he's on 4 million a year and we have plenty of cover in midfield also remember it could be either sell, or eventually go into administration Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 tbf, if got rid of colocini, and smith the wage bill would then be at an acceptable amount for a new owner, it would be around £35 million, which is still staggering considering the size of the squad it could be we have to sell to get the takeover to happen, and then we would be able to bring in bodies If we could get Colo off the wage bill and get a solid defender in then that would be good business. Smith is irreplaceable though, unless you're willing to spend millions, which we aren't in the position to do. And clubs like Forest have struggled getting defenders in, so maybe its best to stick with Colo unless we have someone lined up. ireplaceable haha, just off 1 good game in over 2 years at the club he's on 4 million a year and we have plenty of cover in midfield also remember it could be either sell, or eventually go into administration We do?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 tbf, if got rid of colocini, and smith the wage bill would then be at an acceptable amount for a new owner, it would be around £35 million, which is still staggering considering the size of the squad it could be we have to sell to get the takeover to happen, and then we would be able to bring in bodies If we could get Colo off the wage bill and get a solid defender in then that would be good business. Smith is irreplaceable though, unless you're willing to spend millions, which we aren't in the position to do. And clubs like Forest have struggled getting defenders in, so maybe its best to stick with Colo unless we have someone lined up. ireplaceable haha, just off 1 good game in over 2 years at the club he's on 4 million a year and we have plenty of cover in midfield also remember it could be either sell, or eventually go into administration We do?? CM yes, butt, guthrie, nolan, geremi and vuckic could play if needed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaA2 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 tbf, if got rid of colocini, and smith the wage bill would then be at an acceptable amount for a new owner, it would be around £35 million, which is still staggering considering the size of the squad it could be we have to sell to get the takeover to happen, and then we would be able to bring in bodies If we could get Colo off the wage bill and get a solid defender in then that would be good business. Smith is irreplaceable though, unless you're willing to spend millions, which we aren't in the position to do. And clubs like Forest have struggled getting defenders in, so maybe its best to stick with Colo unless we have someone lined up. ireplaceable haha, just off 1 good game in over 2 years at the club he's on 4 million a year and we have plenty of cover in midfield also remember it could be either sell, or eventually go into administration I'm aware of the finances mate but he's one player i'd really hope to keep. In terms of the cover you mention, i'd rather let Barton, Nolan and Butt go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 tbf, if got rid of colocini, and smith the wage bill would then be at an acceptable amount for a new owner, it would be around £35 million, which is still staggering considering the size of the squad it could be we have to sell to get the takeover to happen, and then we would be able to bring in bodies If we could get Colo off the wage bill and get a solid defender in then that would be good business. Smith is irreplaceable though, unless you're willing to spend millions, which we aren't in the position to do. And clubs like Forest have struggled getting defenders in, so maybe its best to stick with Colo unless we have someone lined up. ireplaceable haha, just off 1 good game in over 2 years at the club he's on 4 million a year and we have plenty of cover in midfield also remember it could be either sell, or eventually go into administration I'm aware of the finances mate but he's one player i'd really hope to keep. In terms of the cover you mention, i'd rather let Barton, Nolan and Butt go. i agree, but we aren't likely to receive offer's for them though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 tbf, if got rid of colocini, and smith the wage bill would then be at an acceptable amount for a new owner, it would be around £35 million, which is still staggering considering the size of the squad it could be we have to sell to get the takeover to happen, and then we would be able to bring in bodies If we could get Colo off the wage bill and get a solid defender in then that would be good business. Smith is irreplaceable though, unless you're willing to spend millions, which we aren't in the position to do. And clubs like Forest have struggled getting defenders in, so maybe its best to stick with Colo unless we have someone lined up. ireplaceable haha, just off 1 good game in over 2 years at the club he's on 4 million a year and we have plenty of cover in midfield also remember it could be either sell, or eventually go into administration I'm aware of the finances mate but he's one player i'd really hope to keep. In terms of the cover you mention, i'd rather let Barton, Nolan and Butt go. Are you always wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Definitely not...and I cannot believe I'm saying it. Our squad is already paper thin and given our current circumstances and players at the club Alan Smith is one of the players we need to be clinging onto. He may not be excellent but he sure as hell gives it his all - and he has still got the legs at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 before saturday i would of said yeah anyday but he was mom jus over krul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Smith is expendable due to the fact we have plenty other options in his position(s). Duff isn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Still a bit of a liability as far as I'm concerned. He's going to get sent off in one of these games and leave us in the shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaA2 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Still a bit of a liability as far as I'm concerned. He's going to get sent off in one of these games and leave us in the s***. Yeah, what an idiot Ferguson was not to sell that liability Roy Keane years before he did. After all, he got sent off every season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Still a bit of a liability as far as I'm concerned. He's going to get sent off in one of these games and leave us in the s***. Yeah, what an idiot Ferguson was not to sell that liability Roy Keane years before he did. After all, he got sent off every season. Fantastic comparison Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Difference being Keane was quite good at playing football as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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