Punk77 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I've been harping on about how it's imperative we hang onto the majority of our squad, but i honestly wouldn't bat an eyelid if Taylor went for as little as £5m. It'd be great money for someone who: A, is so injury prone i barely even consider him part of the squad any more. B, is about as mediocre as they come. C, seems a right divvy. That transfer request malarkey in the summer was bloody cringeworthy. So disappointed, on this occassion, that we've bowed down to a player's/agent's demands - cos Taylor really wasn't worth it. I'd rather flog him and share his wage leftovers out between Jose, Barton and Jonas. I'd have said the same before Everton, btw. Agreed, I actually hoped that he didn't sign a new contract. He's probably on £40 000 a year. And he's shit. He's not worth the money compared to how often he's injured and what he delivers on the pitch..Yesterday was a fucking disaster. Amateur errors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I've been harping on about how it's imperative we hang onto the majority of our squad, but i honestly wouldn't bat an eyelid if Taylor went for as little as £5m. It'd be great money for someone who: A, is so injury prone i barely even consider him part of the squad any more. B, is about as mediocre as they come. C, seems a right divvy. That transfer request malarkey in the summer was bloody cringeworthy. So disappointed, on this occassion, that we've bowed down to a player's/agent's demands - cos Taylor really wasn't worth it. I'd rather flog him and share his wage leftovers out between Jose, Barton and Jonas. I'd have said the same before Everton, btw. What transfer request? The club put him on the transfer list and told Sky Sports before they told the player. Sorry aye, you're right. It was down to wage demands though, which was my point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I said so on here at the time and stand by it, I think Pardew has guaranteed him a start when he's fit in order to get him to sign the new contract, probably (and hopefully) in order for his superiors to make a profit when we flog him rather than lose him on a free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I actually think if Pardew wanted to play Simpson and Taylor at RM and RB, I would have switched them round. First, breaking up a back four is never a great idea and ended up having 2 players out of position instead of 1. But secondly, I actually think that Taylor would make a better RM than Simpson. I think Taylor has better technique than Simpson and arguably has a better cross on him. Oddly, I think his dribbling skills are better (certainly in a rampaging, unstoppable force of nature style). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Needs a run of games to get back to match fitness, physically and mentally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Nowhere near as good for the team as Williamson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Needs a run of games to get back to match fitness, physically and mentally. We could publish a book of excuses for that lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Wouldn't sell though, too repetitive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I said so on here at the time and stand by it, I think Pardew has guaranteed him a start when he's fit in order to get him to sign the new contract, probably (and hopefully) in order for his superiors to make a profit when we flog him rather than lose him on a free. There's no way that has happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGSC Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I think it's obvious (even though Taylor played at right back), that Colo and Williamson are the best CB partnership we have at our disposal. He's ok as cover but there should be no disputing that Williamson is ahead of him. On a side note, is Sol Campbell still alive? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chubby Jason Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Happy to have him as our second/third CB tbh. He won't be though. He sees himself as good enough to play for England. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Have to say I thought he would do well at RB but it was a car crash from beginning to end - never imposed himself physically or even put a good tackle in and was rarely where he should have been Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 The Everton game aside I want him to leave. He lacks basic positioning and is too over zealous to be a good centre back. He's no better than Williamson and is on really high wages that could be better spent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I've been harping on about how it's imperative we hang onto the majority of our squad, but i honestly wouldn't bat an eyelid if Taylor went for as little as £5m. It'd be great money for someone who: A, is so injury prone i barely even consider him part of the squad any more. B, is about as mediocre as they come. C, seems a right divvy. That transfer request malarkey in the summer was bloody cringeworthy. So disappointed, on this occassion, that we've bowed down to a player's/agent's demands - cos Taylor really wasn't worth it. I'd rather flog him and share his wage leftovers out between Jose, Barton and Jonas. I'd have said the same before Everton, btw. Agreed, I actually hoped that he didn't sign a new contract. He's probably on £40 000 a year. And he's shit. He's not worth the money compared to how often he's injured and what he delivers on the pitch..Yesterday was a fucking disaster. Amateur errors. Source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I've been harping on about how it's imperative we hang onto the majority of our squad, but i honestly wouldn't bat an eyelid if Taylor went for as little as £5m. It'd be great money for someone who: A, is so injury prone i barely even consider him part of the squad any more. B, is about as mediocre as they come. C, seems a right divvy. That transfer request malarkey in the summer was bloody cringeworthy. So disappointed, on this occassion, that we've bowed down to a player's/agent's demands - cos Taylor really wasn't worth it. I'd rather flog him and share his wage leftovers out between Jose, Barton and Jonas. I'd have said the same before Everton, btw. Agreed, I actually hoped that he didn't sign a new contract. He's probably on £40 000 a year. And he's s***. He's not worth the money compared to how often he's injured and what he delivers on the pitch..Yesterday was a f***ing disaster. Amateur errors. Source? Have read in multiple articles that his salary before signing the new deal was around £40 000. It's a disgrace if the new deal gives him more: http://www.football.co.uk/newcastle_united/steven_taylor_offered_another_new_deal_at_newcastle_rss1520978.shtml http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1334337/Steven-Taylor-offered-new-deal-Newcastle.html www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/.../Steven-Taylor-turned-down-Newcastle-s-last-gasp-bid-of-a-new-contract-offer-article567035.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr Venkman Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I said so on here at the time and stand by it, I think Pardew has guaranteed him a start when he's fit in order to get him to sign the new contract, probably (and hopefully) in order for his superiors to make a profit when we flog him rather than lose him on a free. There's no way that has happened. why is there no way that has happened? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I said so on here at the time and stand by it, I think Pardew has guaranteed him a start when he's fit in order to get him to sign the new contract, probably (and hopefully) in order for his superiors to make a profit when we flog him rather than lose him on a free. There's no way that has happened. why is there no way that has happened? IMO it's too far fetched. There's no way Pardew would guarantee Taylor a start, it wouldn't fit in with the way the club is being run at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I said so on here at the time and stand by it, I think Pardew has guaranteed him a start when he's fit in order to get him to sign the new contract, probably (and hopefully) in order for his superiors to make a profit when we flog him rather than lose him on a free. There's no way that has happened. why is there no way that has happened? IMO it's too far fetched. There's no way Pardew would guarantee Taylor a start, it wouldn't fit in with the way the club is being run at all. seems perfectly possible to me, he did drop williamson for him straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Taylor was in the starting Xl when Pardew arrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Taylor was in the starting Xl when Pardew arrived. Only because Williamson and Colo weren't available, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'm not saying Pardew will never play Taylor ahead of anyone else, I'm just saying that it won't be because he has contractually guaranteed him a starting place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'm not saying Pardew will never play Taylor ahead of anyone else, I'm just saying that it won't be because he has contractually guaranteed him a starting place. taylor isnt first choice, taylor wont sign new contract -> pardew comes in -> taylor is first choice, taylor signs new contract am i missing something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Taylor was in the starting Xl when Pardew arrived. Only because Williamson and Colo weren't available, though. And Williamson went back into the team because Taylor wasn't available through injury. There's nowt conclusive to be drawn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Taylor was in the starting Xl when Pardew arrived. Only because Williamson and Colo weren't available, though. And Williamson went back into the team because Taylor wasn't available through injury. There's nowt conclusive to be drawn. he left williamson out when he was available again, favouring taylor. and during the period when he'd (williamson) been out we looked decidedly shitter in defense. around this time taylor also signed a new contract, seems pretty obvious to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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