sempuki Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Kitty £50m if you believe this: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/steve-mcclaren-s-50m-transfer-splurge-will-start-with-charlie-austin-1-7303441 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Peanuts relatively and knowing us probably includes wages too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Richards coming from Man City would probably still want silly money and a huge signing on fee. And as others have said, I'm just not sure he has the brain to be a consistent top level footballer. Thankfully we're not really a consistent top level side and he can't be much worse than Willo. Would have preferred we didn't bin off two decent defenders to Serie A last year tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard 13 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 So the local rag that wasn't invited to the interviews yesterday know how much the club will spend? Nonsense. We'll spend no where near that amount of money. What's the max we've ever spent in a window? About 25M? Richards is just Steven Taylor man. The lads 27 this month, has barely played football to any consistent level and is a moron. He's not a kid anymore who might get better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Richards would be an Everton type signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Peanuts relatively and knowing us probably includes wages too Probably spread over the length of his 3 year contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 We should be looking to replace Taylor, not bring in Mk II. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/tottenham/tottenham_lead_liverpool_and_newcastle_in_battle_for_impressive_3_5million_star_1_4107751 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Don't think we need Trippier, unless we're ditching Janmaat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I think we might lose Janmaat. That's 2 right backs we've been linked with this week. It could just be paper talk but he's probably our most saleable asset right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Anyone been in for Mulumbu yet, was highly rated a few years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Anyone been in for Mulumbu yet, was highly rated a few years ago. Norwich bound apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Austin would be the best signing we've made in years. £10-15m seems like an absolute steal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Austin would be the best signing we've made in years. £10-15m seems like an absolute steal. No he wouldn't be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Not sure Richards is necessarily the answer (mainly due to his wages and injury issues) but I think people are severely underrating his ability. He did play 29 league games when City won the league in 11/12. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I can't stand the thought of another season of Mike Williamson in the first team or f***ing Colo for that matter. We've needed a commanding CB or two for the last 6-7 seasons and nothing has been done about it. We can sign as many strikers, wingers and midfielders as you like but until our defence is sorted out it's a waste of time and money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Not sure Richards is necessarily the answer (mainly due to his wages and injury issues) but I think people are severely underrating his ability. He did play 29 league games when City won the league in 11/12. Richards is streets ahead of Taylor man. Two simple things alone that already make him far better are his pace and strength. His pace is key, as we severely lack that quality in our back line, as it's always a very useful attribute to have, as far as being able to make up ground when in a bit of trouble. He also has genuine strength, as he does not fall over anywhere as much as Taylor does despite his physique, but in fact will bully people far more. It will be a bit of a gamble due to his injuries, but we seem to be getting a genuine quality guy in Steve Black, as far as that is concerned. Richards could be good signing IMO. He did look really good for City sometimes, and could just od with more consistent playing time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 As long as Ashley is here, our squad will be thin and vulnerable. We can't keep taking chances on players plagued with injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 When was the last time Richards played consistently? We can't take risks on any more injury-prone players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 What if he costs next to nothing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Worth it on a pay-as-you-play contract. Vlaar and Diaby on the same basis too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Anyone seen much of Grant Hanley from Blackburn? He's rated highly, only 23 and surely wouldn't cost the earth. Plus he's not too forrin so fits the bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Worth it on a pay-as-you-play contract. Vlaar and Diaby on the same basis too. Diaby would never make a penny. Would rather spend money on Vlaar than Richards although his being almost dead means we clearly wouldnt be interested. Cants ee Vlaar wanting to come anyway if hes turning down better contracts at Villa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Michiel Jongsma @JongsmaJongsma 52s52 seconds ago Algemeen Dagblad report that Bas Dost has had talks with Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren over a transfer, other PL clubs interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Michiel Jongsma @JongsmaJongsma 52s52 seconds ago Algemeen Dagblad report that Bas Dost has had talks with Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren over a transfer, other PL clubs interested. Sorry what??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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