Teasy Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:13, Ritchie said: I wouldn't mind having Kone, but isn't he a bit too similar to Cisse? He's nothing like Cisse, he's the type who could play wide of a front three if needed and do a very good job IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Kone is more like Remy than he is like Cisse or Bent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:14, oldtype said: Quote Kone would be a much better signing than Bent but I dont see how we can trump Everton. Without Moyes there we're basically both mid-sized clubs with shit chairmen. I think we might even be able to offer slightly more money. (Beat Everton to Ba as well, didn't we?) I agree, the only sticking point is Martinez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:13, Ritchie said: I wouldn't mind having Kone, but isn't he a bit too similar to Cisse? Ummm ... no. Stronger, quicker and better running at defenders with the ball, he will actually take players on. Couldn't be more different really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:13, joeyt said: If Bent has a thread Kone probably deserves one too now Deserves one more to be honest, all we've heard is talk about Bent, we've had a bid officially accepted for Kone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 We are like 3 days in and im already sick of this transfer window. The whole transfer window thing has become very irritating. Really highlights what I dislike about football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:14, oldtype said: Quote Kone would be a much better signing than Bent but I dont see how we can trump Everton. Without Moyes there we're basically both mid-sized clubs with s*** chairmen. I think we might even be able to offer slightly more money. (Beat Everton to Ba as well, didn't we?) We wouldn't pay Ba the wages you were willing to, and, wouldn't include the release clause he joined Chelsea with either. I would really rather we never blew a big chunk of our budget on a near 30yr old like Kone. So, if you pip us to him, I'm all for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:15, Dave said: Quote I wouldn't mind having Kone, but isn't he a bit too similar to Cisse? Not from what I saw last season. Runs the channels more. He runs at defenders too a lot more. Totally different from what I have seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Kone's very good at holding the ball up and linking the midfield. Was fantastic in the cup final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I'd be pretty happy if we got Kone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Kone still has a bit of pace and tends to drift out wide, rather than play through the centre. Him and Cisse might well work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:30, SanToon said: Scott Wilson @Scottwilsonecho 10m There's genuine #NUFC interest in Kone, but they've left it very late to try to do deal. Everton already done a large amount of ground work. This don't sound like us Honestly Scott?, geniune interest eh?, cheers for the info, I thought the £5m bid being accepted meant we had no interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Given permission - does that mean JFK? Heaven help us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:26, 1878 said: Quote Quote Kone would be a much better signing than Bent but I dont see how we can trump Everton. Without Moyes there we're basically both mid-sized clubs with s*** chairmen. I think we might even be able to offer slightly more money. (Beat Everton to Ba as well, didn't we?) We wouldn't pay Ba the wages you were willing to, and, wouldn't include the release clause he joined Chelsea with either. I would really rather we never blew a big chunk of our budget on a near 30yr old like Kone. So, if you pip us to him, I'm all for it Cheeky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:30, SanToon said: Scott Wilson @Scottwilsonecho 10m There's genuine #NUFC interest in Kone, but they've left it very late to try to do deal. Everton already done a large amount of ground work. This don't sound like us Hmmm ... this is a sign we put all our eggs in Aubameyang, and are now scrambling around for other solutions. Fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 JFK trying to pronounce Kone?! We could have a racist incident on our hands! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:33, KaKa said: Quote Quote Quote Kone would be a much better signing than Bent but I dont see how we can trump Everton. Without Moyes there we're basically both mid-sized clubs with s*** chairmen. I think we might even be able to offer slightly more money. (Beat Everton to Ba as well, didn't we?) We wouldn't pay Ba the wages you were willing to, and, wouldn't include the release clause he joined Chelsea with either. I would really rather we never blew a big chunk of our budget on a near 30yr old like Kone. So, if you pip us to him, I'm all for it Cheeky. Is it? I said the same thing about not wanting Kone in the Other Clubs Transfers thread before NUFC had any interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Oh look at us we've got a virile Mirallas, Jelavic and Anichebe. We're so cool. Gerrout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Moody Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:36, Geordiesned said: JFK trying to pronounce Kone?! We could have a racist incident on our hands! Reveal hidden contents http://static3.depositphotos.com/1001719/140/i/950/depositphotos_1403063-Ice-cream-cone.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 He'd be a good short term fix if Pardew used him correctly. However i'm not sure i support blowing £5m on a player who is 30 in a few months time. Much rather he went to Everton and we stick with the plan. Kone or Bent? Not sure about that either, neither option would be the best bet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:42, Toon's Taylor said: He'd be a good short term fix if Pardew used him correctly. However i'm not sure i support blowing £5m on a player who is 30 in a few months time. Much rather he went to Everton and we stick with the plan. Kone or Bent? Not sure about that either, neither option would be the best bet. Blowing £5 million Your worse than Llambiarse. £5 million is nothing in today's market. It's still a value for money signing, at that price. He's got at least 3 decent seasons left. His wages also won't be high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:48, KaKa said: Quote He'd be a good short term fix if Pardew used him correctly. However i'm not sure i support blowing £5m on a player who is 30 in a few months time. Much rather he went to Everton and we stick with the plan. Kone or Bent? Not sure about that either, neither option would be the best bet. Blowing £5 million Your worse than Llambiarse. £5 million is nothing in today's market. It's still a value for money signing, at that price. He's got at least 3 decent seasons left. His wages also won't be high. Two premiership clubs want him, his wages won't be cheap. There's nothing to suggest he'll be good at 32-33, most forwards who've relied on pace in their careers are nowhere near the level they've been at that age. Like I said good short term fix for next season at least, after that it'll be downhill, how quickly is anyone's guess. Btw Is this just you sticking up for an African again? Can't have anything bad said about Africans can we. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 11:57, Toon's Taylor said: Quote Quote He'd be a good short term fix if Pardew used him correctly. However i'm not sure i support blowing £5m on a player who is 30 in a few months time. Much rather he went to Everton and we stick with the plan. Kone or Bent? Not sure about that either, neither option would be the best bet. Blowing £5 million Your worse than Llambiarse. £5 million is nothing in today's market. It's still a value for money signing, at that price. He's got at least 3 decent seasons left. His wages also won't be high. Two premiership clubs want him, his wages won't be cheap. There's nothing to suggest he'll be good at 32-33, most forwards who've relied on pace in their careers are nowhere near the level they've been at that age. Like I said good short term fix for next season at least, after that it'll be downhill, how quickly is anyone's guess. Btw Is this just you sticking up for an African again? Can't have anything bad said about Africans can we. You're so random man His wages will be cheap relative to what we would have had to pay someone like Aubameyang for example. The guy was a £2 million signing from Levante, and was at Wigan. His wages wouldn't have been significant, and so improving them won't take much. I don't know about this African jazz your talking, but looking at Kone as an individual regardless of where he's from, he is a hell of an athlete, and I would fully expect him to still be very useful for another three season's at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 On 04/07/2013 at 12:05, KaKa said: Quote Quote Quote He'd be a good short term fix if Pardew used him correctly. However i'm not sure i support blowing £5m on a player who is 30 in a few months time. Much rather he went to Everton and we stick with the plan. Kone or Bent? Not sure about that either, neither option would be the best bet. Blowing £5 million Your worse than Llambiarse. £5 million is nothing in today's market. It's still a value for money signing, at that price. He's got at least 3 decent seasons left. His wages also won't be high. Two premiership clubs want him, his wages won't be cheap. There's nothing to suggest he'll be good at 32-33, most forwards who've relied on pace in their careers are nowhere near the level they've been at that age. Like I said good short term fix for next season at least, after that it'll be downhill, how quickly is anyone's guess. Btw Is this just you sticking up for an African again? Can't have anything bad said about Africans can we. You're so random man His wages will be cheap relative to what we would have had to pay someone like Aubameyang for example. The guy was a £2 million signing from Levante, and was at Wigan. His wages wouldn't have been significant, and so improving them won't take much. I don't know about this African jazz your talking, but looking at Kone as an individual regardless of where he's from, he is a hell of an athlete, and I would fully expect him to still be very useful for another three season's at least. http://bandonthewall.org/images/events/31/extra_large/african-jazz-allstars-lo-res.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 £5m for a 29 yr old isn't that bad, I agree with Kaka he should be good for another 3 years at least. Not many players last here longer than that anyway so money well spent if he does the business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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