The College Dropout Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Gael played well for a Championship side (that got relegated aye) but i'm sure he could start for some decent league 2 sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Gael played well for a Championship side (that got relegated aye) but i'm sure he could start for some decent league 2 sides. League 2? He should be aiming way higher than that. Would be a complete waste of time for him. It's better than the reserves or sitting on the bench at Birmingham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Is JFK in charge of all transfer related matters? Would explain why there are no takers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezeri Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 We should get a feeder club in the Central Europe. Maybe Holland or Belgium...It's a big step for younger players to spend a season abroad on a loan deal. It would mature them a lot for sure. Belgium would be a good standard for our club and their youth development seems be top class. Chelsea have a good working system with Vitesse Sound a bit weird that no clubs are interested of England youth team players? I'd say League 2 is too low level for our reserves but no doubt it would be better anyway than playing at youth competitions or sitting on 1st teams bench... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Manchester United used to do it with Royal Antwerp - who are now managed by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 We are doing a great job of wrecking his career before its really started, he's gone backwards in the last 12-18 months due to lack of football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Gael played well for a Championship side (that got relegated aye) but i'm sure he could start for some decent league 2 sides. League 2? He should be aiming way higher than that. Would be a complete waste of time for him. It's better than the reserves or sitting on the bench at Birmingham. I'm confused here, are we talking about Bigi or Campbell. Campbell Could/should go to league 2, Bigi definitely no lower than Championship at all I actually meant League 1 in my first post. Even still - competitive professional football is better than playing for the reserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillClinton Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Not saying that this is the case with Campbell, but a lot of these guys probably think the lower leagues are beneath them and aren't willing to drop down to league two. It's funny because a lot of the youngsters we've released can't even manage to play in League one or two. Where are Ryan Donaldson or Phil Airey or Aaron Spear playing now? I'm sure the club should be blamed for refusing to loan people out (seems like they've learned the lesson now) but the players must have some blame in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Gael played well for a Championship side (that got relegated aye) but i'm sure he could start for some decent league 2 sides. League 2? He should be aiming way higher than that. Would be a complete waste of time for him. It's better than the reserves or sitting on the bench at Birmingham. I'm confused here, are we talking about Bigi or Campbell. Campbell Could/should go to league 2, Bigi definitely no lower than Championship at all I actually meant League 1 in my first post. Even still - competitive professional football is better than playing for the reserves. For who Bigi? Like below the level he was playing at when we signed him? Don't think it's worth while myself League 1 or reserves? It's a no-brainer. Jermain Defoe went to a side in League 1 when he was 18/19. Was obviously too good for that division, scored better than 1 in 2 but he came back with his stock super high. I also believe Caulker spent a season in League 1, then Championship then a PL loan. It's important to play man. Bigi was only starting in a team that got relegated anyway. One of Macheda's problems is that he's been loaned to teams that are a bit too big for him. Now at Donny before his injuries, he's showed he's a class act. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Agree, the stature of the club is of secondary importance to time on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Gael played well for a Championship side (that got relegated aye) but i'm sure he could start for some decent league 2 sides. League 2? He should be aiming way higher than that. Would be a complete waste of time for him. It's better than the reserves or sitting on the bench at Birmingham. I'm confused here, are we talking about Bigi or Campbell. Campbell Could/should go to league 2, Bigi definitely no lower than Championship at all I actually meant League 1 in my first post. Even still - competitive professional football is better than playing for the reserves. For who Bigi? Like below the level he was playing at when we signed him? Don't think it's worth while myself League 1 or reserves? It's a no-brainer. Jermain Defoe went to a side in League 1 when he was 18/19. Was obviously too good for that division, scored better than 1 in 2 but he came back with his stock super high. I also believe Caulker spent a season in League 1, then Championship then a PL loan. It's important to play man. Bigi was only starting in a team that got relegated anyway. One of Macheda's problems is that he's been loaned to teams that are a bit too big for him. Now at Donny before his injuries, he's showed he's a class act. He's not though, he's shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I heard today that when at Carlisle he was acting the big billy bollocks. Too good to play for them etc. which is why he was recalled. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hmm, doesn't seem that sort at all. Thought he was a Bigiramana style "Thank you god for this opportunity" sort Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Touted as the next Michael Owen a few years back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yplasterer Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Off to St Mirren, apparently. Newcastle youngster Campbell set to join St Mirren Monday 9 December 2013 St Mirren are in line to take Newcastle youngster Adam Campbell on loan come January 1, an agent working for both clubs claims. Spencer Downey has already helped to arrange moves for Paul Dummet and Conor Newton to the Paisley club as part of an affiliation agreement with the Geordies and says England Under-19 cap Campbell could be next. The 18-year-old - who turns 19 on New Year's Day - was close to agreeing a deal with the Buddies during the summer but moved to Carlisle on a short-term switch instead. But now Downey says Saints boss Danny Lennon could finally get his man. He said: "We're hoping to have that one tied up for January 1 and get Adam up there for the match with Kilmarnock the day after. "Danny thinks he is fantastic. He's wanted Adam for a while and probably should have gone up there in August but it didn't work out that way. "Newcastle value what St Mirren have done for Paul and Conor and believe sending Adam up there would be good for him. "He's a live-wire striker and will bring so much to that team. Steven Thompson will love him. He has so much energy and is rapid. He has a good shot off of both feet and will score goals." Campbell is highly rated by United manager Alan Pardew and made three Premier League appearances last season and another two in Europa League ties - but has yet to feature for Newcastle this term. Meanwhile, Downey is also working on a deal that will see Newton's own loan stay extended until the end of the season. The 22-year-old first joined Saints last January as he linked up with best friend Dummett - now back playing for the Magpies first-team. The duo helped the Scottish Premiership side to the League Cup, with Newton scoring in the 3-2 win over Hearts in the final at Hampden. St Mirren chief executive Brian Caldwell hopes to have the paperwork "concluded soon rather than later". However, Downey - who represents the player - admits there is competition from clubs south of the border. He said: "Because of how well Conor is doing right now he is attracting interest from clubs in the Championship. "But he wants to stay where he is. Newcastle would like him to stay because he's progressing week in, week out. "However, a lot of people are watching the SPL because it's a great breeding ground. "But the question remains that with Conor doing so well, do we leave him where he is, or allow him to move on to a club in the Championship where he may have to settle in all over again? "Both Danny Lennon and his assistant Tommy Craig are both clear when they say he is good enough for the Championship. He has good energy and skill." http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/newcastle-youngster-campbell-set-to-join-st-mirren.1386609248 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Good move for him I think. Needs to start playing competitively and proving he is up to it, or he will go the way of so many before him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Should've gone a year ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaAltieri Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Must mean we're getting another striker in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Confirmed on SSN. Loan from Jan 1st. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Must mean we're getting another striker in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Just scored a 20 yard low screamer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Just scored a 20 yard low screamer Beat me to it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Just scored a 20 yard low screamer Beat me to it D you play for St Mirren ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hope he scores a bucket load up there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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