Dan Gosling

[Skirge]

Its good news... if true

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Can't believe some of the negative views here. I just don't get it.

 

What on earth are some of you expecting?

 

Gosling is a young, talented, (although not the be all and end all but...) English lad who was clearly valued by Everton, one of the best teams in the country to be fair. He's played at several levels for England, we've seemingly beaten a few arguably 'better' teams to his signature and it looks like there'll be no fee. I'm just fucking baffled by some of the negativity on here.

 

Granted, he's currently injured but we've not signed him on a 6 month contract for christ sake. Fit, he could do a job for us now, I'm confident of that, but in a year or two, provided he can stay injury free, he could be an absolutely fantastic signing. I'd probably rather have Gosling, as he is now, in the first team ahead of a fully fit Alan Smith, who is never going to be the tenacious, ball winning, pass spraying centre midfielder Fergie thought he could be, and the days of him playing as a front man are long gone, if we get rid of Smith and sign Gosling, who will be on half of Smith's wage you'd expect, it's an even better bit of business.

 

It fucking stuns me that some fans honestly think we can do a lot better than signing players like Gosling. Aye, we are a BIG club, in the sense of stadia, fan base and history, but we're not a TOP club anymore, we haven't been for years, I think some fans need to get used to that.

 

I would be delighted if we pulled this signing off, especially given the doom and gloom statement back in May/June about not having any money etc. What on earth ae some of you guys expecting?

[Skirge]

Can't believe some of the negative views here. I just don't get it.

 

What on earth are some of you expecting?

 

Gosling is a young, talented, (although not the be all and end all but...) English lad who was clearly valued by Everton, one of the best teams in the country to be fair. He's played at several levels for England, we've seemingly beaten a few arguably 'better' teams to his signature and it looks like there'll be no fee. I'm just fucking baffled by some of the negativity on here.

 

Granted, he's currently injured but we've not signed him on a 6 month contract for christ sake. Fit, he could do a job for us now, I'm confident of that, but in a year or two, provided he can stay injury free, he could be an absolutely fantastic signing. I'd probably rather have Gosling, as he is now, in the first team ahead of a fully fit Alan Smith, who is never going to be the tenacious, ball winning, pass spraying centre midfielder Fergie thought he could be, and the days of him playing as a front man are long gone, if we get rid of Smith and sign Gosling, who will be on half of Smith's wage you'd expect, it's an even better bit of business.

 

It fucking stuns me that some fans honestly think we can do a lot better than signing players like Gosling. Aye, we are a BIG club, in the sense of stadia, fan base and history, but we're not a TOP club anymore, we haven't been for years, I think some fans need to get used to that.

 

I would be delighted if we pulled this signing off, especially given the doom and gloom statement back in May/June about not having any money etc. What on earth ae some of you guys expecting?

 

 

[Guest firetotheworks]

Where are the negative views like? I haven't seen any.

 

 

 

[David28]

Great. Good, young player who can play more than only one position, for free. That's better business than buying players like Kluivert, Luque or Owen for Millions.

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In the 'NUFC Transfer Rumours' thread, before the deal was announced there were more than a couple of negative and sceptical views on any possible deal.

 

EDIT: Had a quick browse in the Transfer Rumours thread and just picked out a couple of examples:

 

I am not keen tbh. From what I have seen I don't particularly rate him and don't think he is better than what we have.

 

Why would we want someone who's crocked btw?

[nobby_solano]

he'll be a good signing, shame he'll be cabbaged until november/december though and then probably take an age to get match fit. good player though

[Cajun]

There have definitely been some negative views in here. Like Ad I can't see any reason why though.

[mrmojorisin75]

Great. Good, young player who can play more than only one position, for free. That's better business than buying players like Kluivert, Luque or Owen for Millions.

 

[eaststar]

Can't believe some of the negative views here. I just don't get it.

 

What on earth are some of you expecting?

 

Gosling is a young, talented, (although not the be all and end all but...) English lad who was clearly valued by Everton, one of the best teams in the country to be fair. He's played at several levels for England, we've seemingly beaten a few arguably 'better' teams to his signature and it looks like there'll be no fee. I'm just f***ing baffled by some of the negativity on here.

 

Granted, he's currently injured but we've not signed him on a 6 month contract for christ sake. Fit, he could do a job for us now, I'm confident of that, but in a year or two, provided he can stay injury free, he could be an absolutely fantastic signing. I'd probably rather have Gosling, as he is now, in the first team ahead of a fully fit Alan Smith, who is never going to be the tenacious, ball winning, pass spraying centre midfielder Fergie thought he could be, and the days of him playing as a front man are long gone, if we get rid of Smith and sign Gosling, who will be on half of Smith's wage you'd expect, it's an even better bit of business.

 

It f***ing stuns me that some fans honestly think we can do a lot better than signing players like Gosling. Aye, we are a BIG club, in the sense of stadia, fan base and history, but we're not a TOP club anymore, we haven't been for years, I think some fans need to get used to that.

 

I would be delighted if we pulled this signing off, especially given the doom and gloom statement back in May/June about not having any money etc. What on earth ae some of you guys expecting?

 

very sensible view. Totally agreed.

[Dr.Spaceman]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Newcastle-have-signed-Dan-Gosling-on-a-four-year-contract-after-he-was-mistakenly-released-by-Everton-article522905.html

 

Jizz in my pants. This is the best transfer we've had in years.

[Skirge]

We are willing to pay a fee if Everton will their appeal.. mist have had a good night at the casino or something.

[Willow]

In the 'NUFC Transfer Rumours' thread, before the deal was announced there were more than a couple of negative and sceptical views on any possible deal.

 

EDIT: Had a quick browse in the Transfer Rumours thread and just picked out a couple of examples:

 

Why would we want someone who's crocked btw?

 

ignore that Dave fella, he's just a forum troll 

[NG32]

I'm happy with that.

[PCW1983]

Well pleased with this, just hope there is no long term problems after his injury.

[Skeletor]

My only real concern is that he's likely to miss the first half of the season. We really need players who can do a job from the off.

[Dave]

Can't believe some of the negative views here. I just don't get it.

 

What on earth are some of you expecting?

 

Gosling is a young, talented, (although not the be all and end all but...) English lad who was clearly valued by Everton, one of the best teams in the country to be fair. He's played at several levels for England, we've seemingly beaten a few arguably 'better' teams to his signature and it looks like there'll be no fee. I'm just fucking baffled by some of the negativity on here.

 

Granted, he's currently injured but we've not signed him on a 6 month contract for christ sake. Fit, he could do a job for us now, I'm confident of that, but in a year or two, provided he can stay injury free, he could be an absolutely fantastic signing. I'd probably rather have Gosling, as he is now, in the first team ahead of a fully fit Alan Smith, who is never going to be the tenacious, ball winning, pass spraying centre midfielder Fergie thought he could be, and the days of him playing as a front man are long gone, if we get rid of Smith and sign Gosling, who will be on half of Smith's wage you'd expect, it's an even better bit of business.

 

It fucking stuns me that some fans honestly think we can do a lot better than signing players like Gosling. Aye, we are a BIG club, in the sense of stadia, fan base and history, but we're not a TOP club anymore, we haven't been for years, I think some fans need to get used to that.

 

I would be delighted if we pulled this signing off, especially given the doom and gloom statement back in May/June about not having any money etc. What on earth ae some of you guys expecting?

 

Spot on.

 

For the record my 'negative' post regarding his injury was meant more as justification as why I didn't believe we would be taking the risk on him. Certainly not enough risk to beat others to his signature.

[Guest neesy111]

excellent signing, we should be filling squad places as cheaply as possible, and saving what cash we have for a striker, as without goals we won't stay up

[SEMTEX]

Want official announcement.

[The Prophet]

excellent signing, we should be filling squad places as cheaply as possible, and saving what cash we have for a striker, as without goals we won't stay up

 

 

If rumours are to be believed that sounds like what we're doing too.

 

 

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Great. Good, young player who can play more than only one position, for free. That's better business than buying players like Kluivert, Luque or Owen for Millions.

 

Kluivert was a free transfer.

[stozo]

Anyone know his injury status? When is he likely to be playing again?

[Guest neesy111]

Anyone know his injury status? When is he likely to be playing again?

 

November at earliest

[Nordstrom]

Want official announcement.

I'd say it will be announced before lunch.

[junkhead]

Anyone know his injury status? When is he likely to be playing again?

Next year apparently