Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I know Rafa likes his rotation, but the only position he played Gouffran in last season was LW, and hes already signed Atsu to play there too, so is it a case of them two fighting it out for that spot, I'd be seriously worried if that's the case as we know one certainly isn't good enough, and the other looked average half the time in the championship too. Early days but concerning, its a gonna be a massive disappointment if both him and Colback are in the squad when the season starts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 He must make a fantastic cuppa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Think it's probably just a case of not being able to replace everyone. This. I imagine Rafa has a budget and knowing how much of an overhaul we need, the budget probably doesn't stretch that far so he thinks he can cover a squad filler with him. Not ideal at all, but understand we can't sign quality players for every first team and back up position in one window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 If it's a case of Atsu replacing Gouffran, Gouffran's new contract replacing Sammy Ameobi for desperate injury situations and we're still looking at a left-winger or inside forward for that position, I'm not sure what the harm is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Think it's probably just a case of not being able to replace everyone. But we have to replace Anita though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 You know it could be that Rafa just likes Gouff. He knows what he's going to get from him, someone willing to play wherever Rafa wants him too. Someone who doesn't complain if he's on the bench for extended periods. He's the perfect squad player, a lack of quality but he does a job (i think he should go) but Rafa trusts him, and trusting in a player, is something Rafa seems to value above nearly all else when picking a team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 There is precedent for Rafa keeping players around for their character. How much did Jesus end up playing last season? Don't think this is that big of a deal. Say what you will about his quality as a player, but Gouff has always been a top professional for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 There is precedent for Rafa keeping players around for their character. How much did Jesus end up playing last season? Don't think this is that big of a deal. Say what you will about his quality as a player, but Gouff has always been a top professional for us. Hmm, not sure I agree with that last bit. Wasn't it against Man City once where there was a video of him not even bothering to stop a counter attack and just walking around not trying? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 There is precedent for Rafa keeping players around for their character. How much did Jesus end up playing last season? Don't think this is that big of a deal. Say what you will about his quality as a player, but Gouff has always been a top professional for us. Hmm, not sure I agree with that last bit. Wasn't it against Man City once where there was a video of him not even bothering to stop a counter attack and just walking around not trying? Yes..................but Pardew!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Gouffran in 14-15 season was a disgrace for most of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 The guy once went an entire calendar year of being a guaranteed starter on the wing almost every week, scoring 0 goals and getting 0 assists Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 There is precedent for Rafa keeping players around for their character. How much did Jesus end up playing last season? Don't think this is that big of a deal. Say what you will about his quality as a player, but Gouff has always been a top professional for us. Hmm, not sure I agree with that last bit. Wasn't it against Man City once where there was a video of him not even bothering to stop a counter attack and just walking around not trying? Even if that is true (I honestly don't remember), that's hardly an indictment of his character. Particularly if he's not a serial offender. Mountains out of molehills, I'll withhold my criticism until he's playing regularly next season. I'm not convinced he will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Think it's probably just a case of not being able to replace everyone. But we have to replace Anita though? Yeah, we can replace some people, Rafa decides which ones he would rather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 The guy once went an entire calendar year of being a guaranteed starter on the wing almost every week, scoring 0 goals and getting 0 assists I think we just have to accept that managers don't play him as an offensive winger, if it was goals or assists wanted then Rafa would have started Atsu every game last season. Gouffran's there to stiffen the left side defensively and provide the odd goal. Just because he's being offered a contract doesn't mean he'll be starting games next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 this new leads me to believe rafa is operating as an actual football manager as opposed to the guy who "will walk if his demands aren't met" and so on he'll know his budget and where he wants to strengthen as a matter of priority, if retaining gouffran for another season on the cheap (someone he knows and doesn't have to integrate) helps him in other areas then it's the best thing for the club...as i said, just like most managers do i wouldn't keep him personally but i don't have the full picture to hand all based on the assumption gouffran doesn't start every week obvs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 He shouldn't ever start for us again. We all know it, let's not pretend otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Ronaldo about to reach for the razor blades? http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-waiting-answer-yoan-13252599 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Ronaldo about to reach for the razor blades? http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-waiting-answer-yoan-13252599 They would probably just fold when he tries to cut himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Why did I click on that website? Why does it exist? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 We're waiting on him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Why did I click on that website? Why does it exist? I'vew just done the same. It's absolutely fucking horrific like. Clicked off it without even reading as everything crashed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 We're waiting on him? We've obviously offered him a smaller wage as a bit part player and he's seeing whats out there. Hardly surprising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 It's fucking embarrassing that we're offering him a new deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Easily top 3 most embarrassing moments in the clubs history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Kinnear, Sports direct arena, Gouffrans new contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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