nufc4eva Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Damn, I am gonna have to start liking west ham now , The bloke changed my opinion of some footballers, actually seemed genuine and seemed to enjoy it here. He was not the greatest and kept going missing in games but was a big influence. If Barton goes also then we will be shooting ourselves in foot. We should be building on what we have not replacing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I wanna ask, which of the following scenario you guys think is more likely? A. The club is forced to let Nolan go as it is unlikely to tie his contract down at a reasonable cost B. The club wants to get rid of Nolan for a long time and use the contract row as an excuse To me it's likely to be B. I feel like there's a hidden agenda behind the scene to get rid of these high cost players, e.g. Barton, Smith and Nolan. Even high cost players they signed themselves, well after the apparent state of the finances was known. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Mongo Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ashley showed with Hughton that he has a ruthless streak. If it leads to success, we won't be complaining. Too bad that 'success' in Ashley's terms only means more free advertising for SportsDirect.com. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Brilliant news to be honest. On a large wage, is carried to an extent by Tiote in terms of work rate and won't sign a new contract (albeit probably one on a lower wage with less guarantees). Just hope he isn't missed in the dressing room as a leader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 The club's never been less stable at any point in its recent history. Players last ten minutes, managers five, the only constant is the despicable wretch at the top. Well and Shola obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loven11 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Joey7Barton Joseph Barton Just on my way to Ascot, feel sick. #whatgoinonatthetoonffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Btw we have confirmed he is having a medical, not sky sources any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Damn, I am gonna have to start liking west ham now , The bloke changed my opinion of some footballers, actually seemed genuine and seemed to enjoy it here. He was not the greatest and kept going missing in games but was a big influence. If Barton goes also then we will be shooting ourselves in foot. We should be building on what we have not replacing Exactly what I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ashley showed with Hughton that he has a ruthless streak. If it leads to success, we won't be complaining. Too bad that 'success' in Ashley's terms only means more free advertising for SportsDirect.com. certainly hasn't been free, it's cost close on 250million so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Craig Gardner would be a massive upgrade on Nolan. Craig Gardner would be no more than a sideways step in terms of ability. He has more to his game than Nolan, also is fairly young. Nolan is hardly old at 28 He turns 29 on 24th June. Oh, my mistake - he's clearly past it then Just saying, man! Sorry, not meaning to have a go, but the idea that only players who are under 25 are worth having, that seems quite common on this forum, really pisses me off. I think we'd all admit that Nolan's game is limited but he has experience and leadership qualities that are already severely lacking in our team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 @Joey7Barton Joseph Barton Just on my way to Ascot, feel sick. #whatgoinonatthetoonffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 West Ham must be offering him a very good contract. Love him for the part he's played in getting the club back where it belongs. Can understand the club not giving him a 5 year contract. But he did have 2 years left on his contract and I'm sure Pardew thinks to himself that there will be no place in the lineup for Nolan in 2 years if all goes well and he will be 31 then so it sort of makes financial sense. I am a bit wary that we are losing such a big influence around the place and our captain, but as far as money, value and the team progressing goes I can see why we're prepared to let him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Brilliant news to be honest. On a large wage, is carried to an extent by Tiote in terms of work rate and won't sign a new contract (albeit probably one on a lower wage with less guarantees). Just hope he isn't missed in the dressing room as a leader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Brilliant news to be honest. On a large wage, is carried to an extent by Tiote in terms of work rate and won't sign a new contract (albeit probably one on a lower wage with less guarantees). Just hope he isn't missed in the dressing room as a leader. What about the massive contribution on the pitch in the last two years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I wanna ask, which of the following scenario you guys think is more likely? A. The club is forced to let Nolan go as it is unlikely to tie his contract down at a reasonable cost B. The club wants to get rid of Nolan for a long time and use the contract row as an excuse To me it's likely to be B. I feel like there's a hidden agenda behind the scene to get rid of these high cost players, e.g. Barton, Smith and Nolan. or C the club has a chance to get some money back (fee) and hopefully recycle the wages on a player many wouldn't be putting in their starting XI's next season ? "The Club". It's the manager's squad: if Pardew wanted him, let him stand or fall by that decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 There is no way in this universe this is brilliant news for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Wtf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Brilliant news to be honest. On a large wage, is carried to an extent by Tiote in terms of work rate and won't sign a new contract (albeit probably one on a lower wage with less guarantees). Just hope he isn't missed in the dressing room as a leader. What about the massive contribution on the pitch in the last two years? Do you think he was going to contribute much on it in the next two? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I wanna ask, which of the following scenario you guys think is more likely? A. The club is forced to let Nolan go as it is unlikely to tie his contract down at a reasonable cost B. The club wants to get rid of Nolan for a long time and use the contract row as an excuse To me it's likely to be B. I feel like there's a hidden agenda behind the scene to get rid of these high cost players, e.g. Barton, Smith and Nolan. or C the club has a chance to get some money back (fee) and hopefully recycle the wages on a player many wouldn't be putting in their starting XI's next season ? "The Club". It's the manager's squad: if Pardew wanted him, let him stand or fall by that decision. if pardew says he agreed to it it won't be believed anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Is this also another indiction that Pardew has no power what so ever at the club? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 The club's never been less stable at any point in its recent history. Players last ten minutes, managers five, the only constant is the despicable wretch at the top. Well and Shola obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I wanna ask, which of the following scenario you guys think is more likely? A. The club is forced to let Nolan go as it is unlikely to tie his contract down at a reasonable cost B. The club wants to get rid of Nolan for a long time and use the contract row as an excuse To me it's likely to be B. I feel like there's a hidden agenda behind the scene to get rid of these high cost players, e.g. Barton, Smith and Nolan. I would say more likely A. The club can't ignore what he's done the last two seasons, but clearly want to avoid the current Alan Smith situation in the next few years, where they have a player who could find himself increasingly on the fringes, happy to sit and pick up his (possibly high) wages for the next 4/5 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Craig Gardner would be a massive upgrade on Nolan. But we don't have Craig Gardner. And until we do, we shouldn't think of selling Nolan. We've already had our hopes dashed by Gervinho and Gameiro, let's not start putting yet another player who isn't coming here into lineups and claiming we've improved our squad when we've done no such thing. We're not interested in that Gardner bloke. Would be a horrible switch. Why? Because he is not better than Nolan, and is not the person Nolan is. Glad you cleared that up for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 milesstarforth Miles Starforth Incidentally, Tiote credited Nolan with having huge influence on him in his 1st season at #nufc. Need leaders like him. Experience essential Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Little chance of Barton seeing out his contract now IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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