Stuy_O Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 No I wont put a figure on it - not an expert on club finances, thats just my opinion. Think if we really wanted to bring players in then it wouldn't be a problem, we just always want them at their absolute cheapest. Deloitte ranks us at 20th in Europe - hardly striking of a club that's skint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manosdepiedra Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Think Ashley is just interested in getting his cash back atm, and he'll achieve that as long as we're in the Premier League. So he'll accept Pardew's mediocrity last season and if we're chugging along in mid table for most of next season that will suit him fine too. I think January's signings were just cheap-ish bodies to be sold on when the right offer comes in with no real eye on building a balanced squad. For me player recruitment at the club is mostly geared to replacing players due to be sold, which can work out very well when done correctly (see Spurs under Levy), but its infuriating for those wanting to see the squad improve and develop both in numbers and quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Think Ashley is just interested in getting his cash back atm, and he'll achieve that as long as we're in the Premier League. So he'll accept Pardew's mediocrity last season and if we're chugging along in mid table for most of next season that will suit him fine too. I think January's signings were just cheap-ish bodies to be sold on when the right offer comes in with no real eye on building a balanced squad. For me player recruitment at the club is mostly geared to replacing players due to be sold, which can work out very well when done correctly (see Spurs under Levy), but its infuriating for those wanting to see the squad improve and develop both in numbers and quality. Yeh agree with that - but it's a shame that Premier League status seems to be the pinnacle of the clubs ambitions, and coupled with the fact that like you say, any players coming in will be mirrored by players leaving. We've only had one top half finish under Ashleys tenure and its no surprise given the logistics of our 'model' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I know its already been mentioned but this in the mirror makes me laugh "Newcastle are ready to let versatile James Perch go to make way for new foreign recruits." Not just recruits, foreign recruits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I know its already been mentioned but this in the mirror makes me laugh "Newcastle are ready to let versatile James Perch go to make way for new foreign recruits." Not just recruits, foreign recruits If Perch ends up on benefits because a foreigner has taken his job I'll be livid. Letter to the Mail at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Perch being moved on according to the Mirror.... silly decision if true, he has been mostly dependable, solid back up in a number of positions. A better Aaron Hughes, plenty of others clogging up the team before him. Better than Aaron Hughes, good grief. Perch is a shocking footballer, who offers zero protection when playing in midfield. Yep, Aaron Hughes was a good utility player not anything more. Thats harsh on Perch imo, he shouldn't be starting but he gives us his all and has had more good games than bad, including a plethora of important blocks inside our box. The his worst games have come this season with equally terrible performances if not worse surrounding him, easy scapegoat when "better" players get off lighter. Hughes has been excellent for Fulham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Perch won't stay in the prem if he leaves. Actual pap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I like Perch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I like Perch Me too. Leicester is the club linked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 James Tomkins AGAIN according to tomorrow's Journal. Apparently we've been "warned off" Pardew pulling the strings? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 jeebaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 need to build a squad. get rid of those not capable of doing a job when called upon eg gosling/ameobi but we have to keep the likes of Perch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 James Tomkins AGAIN according to tomorrow's Journal. Apparently we've been "warned off" Pardew pulling the strings? PREMIERSHIP EXPERIENCE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Tomkins FFS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 James Tomkins? Fucking howay man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 He must be better than Williamson and more reliable fitness wise than Taylor surely? Trying to look at this positively for some reason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Just trying to hold onto the fact it's probably not true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 It's a nothing story because Gold has said he's not for sale. It'll have no substance at all. Far more likely to sign Alex Pearce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/sVv7QX8.png Fuck sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Tomkins has been pap every time I've seen him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Stop the 'Baguette Battalion'!!! We need the Tomkins and Pearces of this world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Is Alex Pearce any good? He's 25 this year and his one international appearance is for the Republic of Ireland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I swear some people are going to have a mental breakdown this summer.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/sVv7QX8.png Fuck sake. That's probably the research that went into coming up with the 'link' to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/sVv7QX8.png f*** sake. Posh c**t Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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