54 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ideally we'd bring in about 12 players tbh, it's what we need. But if it's a choice of a left winger or a pacey striker who's good on the ball I'd go with the striker, he can fill in on the wing if needs be. Tbh I think were only lacking a left back, centre back, and striker and we'd have a decent top half team. I said at the start of the season, when Mclaren first signed, that if we use this season as a transitional one, and build a squad and invest in the team getting 3-4 players in each window, that I'd be happy with that, admittedly we've been shitter then expected, but if we get another player or two, then manage to push away from the drop zone, then invest again in the summer, I'd be relitivly okay with this season, looking at the long term. Obviously there are some big its, but still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Telegraph reckons we'll turn to Matt Phillips of QPR if we can't agree townsend fee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Telegraph reckons we'll turn to Matt Phillips of QPR if we can't agree townsend fee. i'd much rather have him anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The same article says he's available for 5 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The Shelvey signing is a huge shift IMO. It will be an even bigger shift if he's a success. Now I'm left wondering, who else in this league are we willing to sign? If they are young, talented and out of favour by their clubs you could guess we are willing to pick up the pieces. It's no surprise that we are after Townsend, Shelvey and Berahino, they all fit this policy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Banaloona Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 The Shelvey signing is a huge shift IMO. It will be an even bigger shift if he's a success. Now I'm left wondering, who else in this league are we willing to sign? If they are young, talented and out of favour by their clubs you could guess we are willing to pick up the pieces. It's no surprise that we are after Townsend, Shelvey and Berahino, they all fit this policy. Same model as before, just a slight shift in strategy. If they shifted and are now actually targeting down and out young players who've previously showed glimpses of potential then it's more in line with that model documented in the Money Ball movie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ideally we'd bring in about 12 players tbh, it's what we need. But if it's a choice of a left winger or a pacey striker who's good on the ball I'd go with the striker, he can fill in on the wing if needs be. Tbh I think were only lacking a left back, centre back, and striker and we'd have a decent top half team. I said at the start of the season, when Mclaren first signed, that if we use this season as a transitional one, and build a squad and invest in the team getting 3-4 players in each window, that I'd be happy with that, admittedly we've been shitter then expected, but if we get another player or two, then manage to push away from the drop zone, then invest again in the summer, I'd be relitivly okay with this season, looking at the long term. Obviously there are some big its, but still. We have nothing in reserve though, either as backup for injuries or for the future, our starting XI is a little unbalanced but probably only 3-4 players from being very good. We'll always be susceptible to an absolute spanking though and poor runs of form through injuries and tiredness, we only compete in 1 competition and see this. As a club we seem to be of the opinion that any keeper better than Rob Elliot is a luxury, it's like that in almost every position too, Armstrong (loaned out) and Aarons are the only young players we have with any obvious potential, and as everyone has a price with us Wijnaldum might not even be here next season, and he'll be nigh on impossible to replace 1-for-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Loved Matt Phillips last season and was hoping we would be in for him in the summer. That said. Snacks of sissoko replacement rather than left wing solution. While Andros started at left wing. Not sure Phillips is as comfortable. Don't really know enough about his left wing experience. Always seem him on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Newcastle United’s Football Board have been given the nod by Mike Ashley to go out and break the club’s transfer record this month. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-transfers-mike-ashley-10753100 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 [move] [/move] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ashley will pay over 18M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 If he can pay £12m for Shelvey i have no doubt he can pay £18m for Berahino. Carr rate him too so i think this will happen. Hopefully Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I can't see all this fuss about Berahino? To me he is just a little fat kid with a bad attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Fat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 He scored 20 last season, his talent is not up for debate IMO. Will accept his attitude is a question mark however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Bet his penalties are rubbish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espio Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Bottom of that page "Lee Ryder on the Window" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 He scored 20 last season, his talent is not up for debate IMO. Will accept his attitude is a question mark however. Similar situation to Shelvey. Also unfair to judge a talented small striker while playing for a Tony Pulis team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 He scored 20 last season, his talent is not up for debate IMO. Will accept his attitude is a question mark however. Similar situation to Shelvey. Also unfair to judge a talented small striker while playing for a Tony Pulis team Definitely Or any striker for that matter, no idea why anyone would willingly want to play for him. I know Berahino was already there but speaking in general. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 He doesn't even start him does he? Prefers Rondon because he's about 12ft. His goal tally last season was great for 21 year old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Is he small and fat,like Mickey Quinn? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Fat? Hes put on about 12 pounds this season. Really noticeable when he came on against us and its not muscle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 He doesn't even start him does he? Prefers Rondon because he's about 12ft. His goal tally last season was great for 21 year old. Aye and i'm pretty sure someone here mentioned that both were on the bench on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I'd have Berahino like. He'd be a good foil for Mitrovic if we play 2 up top. But 14 million for Townsend, sod that. I'd rather a Left Back and Centre Half for that money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Ashley will pay over 18M spent nearly 15million on wini tbf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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