SEMTEX Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Oh the joys of being "versatile" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Rafa is very keen on having his marshals in the dressing room, even if they don't play. Can only presume he sees Gouffran as one of these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Probably as a player to come in late in the game. He works hard and retains ball quite well at times. He offers very little to us, and stifles progress of two young left wingers we have at the club in Atsu and Aarons. He started way too many games last season ahead of Atsu, imo. Retaining him makes little short or long term sense. May be seen in similar light to Murphy? In that he won't play much but can step in as required and can do a job in limited set of games which is probably about right. We need a squad after all. I agree he should not be in if Aarons, Atsu, Ritchie and hopefully another winger are fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Presume Anita must have other offers and Gouffran doesn't because I'd much rather keep Anita and I don't even like him that much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dabe Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 He's just a body at this point. No difference if he takes a pay cut to remain or if he goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Keeping Gouffran. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 He will be our Dirk Kyut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Oh man I've come back from 8 solid hours of laughing at Theresa May to find this news what a downer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Strong and stable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Genuinely concerned about this and whether it's related to our recruitment in any way. He was diabolical last season after an alright start, so what on earth he's expected to offer this season is beyond me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Worst move of the summer if true. Shows we're not looking to strengthen on the wings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Absolutely awful move if true, we could seriously be looking at Atsu and Gouffran battling out for a position on the wing. 🙄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Genuinely concerned about this and whether it's related to our recruitment in any way. He was diabolical last season after an alright start, so what on earth he's expected to offer this season is beyond me. Rafa's very pragmatic though and probably sees over a season needing a squad with a few older heads. Not concerned at all and trust rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Ronaldo won't take this well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Genuinely concerned about this and whether it's related to our recruitment in any way. He was diabolical last season after an alright start, so what on earth he's expected to offer this season is beyond me. Rafa's very pragmatic though and probably sees over a season needing a squad with a few older heads. Not concerned at all and trust rafa All well and good if the older head we're talking about didn't look out of his depth in the Championship. He's not good enough and should've been released. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Ronaldo won't take this well. You think ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Ronaldo won't take this well. You think ? Last night's result will only compound his anger. This might tip him over the edge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Ronaldo won't take this well. You think ? Last night's result will only compound his anger. This might tip him over the edge. That's quite and understatement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 If Rafa doesn't mind him stopping as squad filler, that's fine. Nee need for a June meltdown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Oh piss off. Out of those players the only one we should be in talks with is Anita as backup to RB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Oh piss off. Out of those players the only one we should be in talks with is Anita as backup to RB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Anita's only 28, he can still get a decent long term contract elsewhere. Gouffran is 31, he'll likely be more willing to accept a shorter contract on lower wages. That's probably the gist of it, Rafa won't be offering Gouffran a contract if he reckons it's shite for the club He's obviously not going to be anywhere near the starting XI next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 If Rafa wants him to stay that's fine with me. Some of the reactions to this on where man - ;D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 If Rafa wants him to stay then on this occasion he is simply wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 It's fairly unlikely that we're not going to have some shite in a squad of 25+ having just returned to the top level. Untwist dem knickers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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