Chicane Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Realistically, what are chances of him staying vs. going, 20/80? West Ham seems a likely destination. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 More 50-50 imo. There is talk of a release clause but the player will have to agree to the move. Hopefully Rafa staying will have a massive sway in his decision Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'll be amazed if he stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I think Benitez can convince anyone to stay, if he wants them to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Given the new TV deal I think we will struggle to be competitive on wages. Other than that I'd expect him to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Didn't realise this was at the stadium of light, booing every touch man Fucking weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I think he'll stay. There aren't any major tournaments on next year and he might take a year in the Championship and gamble on us getting promoted at the first go. Also, Woy has said he'd still be in his plans even if he's playing in the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thread title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 At the end of the Spurs game, him and Rafa looked to be on very good terms. I'd say there's a decent chance he stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Usually it would be 90% likely he would leave, so even if it's 50/50 it's quite remarkable. Wouldn't be surprised if he left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'd be much more surprised if he left tbh. I don't know him obviously, but he seems exactly the sort of player who'd stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Think there'll be plenty of them with the same outlook as us, Rafa in the Championship > some other dafty in the PL. If someone like West Ham or Everton were to come in for him, I could see him moving on, but cannot see him wanting to swap us for Palace or the likes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'd be much more surprised if he left tbh. I don't know him obviously, but he seems exactly the sort of player who'd stay. Yup. I know he's probably loaded with money and can afford it, but he's just made the move from London to the NE and I can't see him moving back down south so soon. His time with us has also been positive for him and the fans have reacted very well to his contribution. Plus Rafa's staying. If he's smart, he'll hang around, play an entire season and see if he can improve his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Staying, 100% imo based off the way he was acting with Benitez after Spurs and his general overall character. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Captain next season if he stays? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Hopefully not. Should be Lascelles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'd imagine he'll be persuaded to stay until at least the January transfer window. If by January we're well on our way to instant promotion he'll stay, if not he'll leave then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 His Dad said he's staying, that's good enough for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Andros isn't daft. He'll be staying bar some ridiculous offer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 His Dad said he's staying, that's good enough for me. I've never really doubted it despite the worry mongers on here. Everything about his body language and quotes suggests he is loving being appreciated again. Hodgson has already said that him playing in the championship won't affect his selection chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'd imagine he'll be persuaded to stay until at least the January transfer window. If by January we're well on our way to instant promotion he'll stay, if not he'll leave then. I think (hope) this is the case for a lot of the players tbh. Rafa will convince them to stay but if things are going tits up in January then we'll be faced with a mass clear out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 He's probably more concerned at the moment about making the 23 for the euros for sure versus if he's sticking around or not. No? Fully believe he stays and wants to as well. Between his father, the support and reception he gets from the fans, Rafa, and the Hodgson quotes think he stays with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I'd imagine he'll be persuaded to stay until at least the January transfer window. If by January we're well on our way to instant promotion he'll stay, if not he'll leave then. I think (hope) this is the case for a lot of the players tbh. Rafa will convince them to stay but if things are going tits up in January then we'll be faced with a mass clear out. Not sure that's such a good plan, surely it's better to be certain who you'll have available for the season? What if it's not going as well as expected and we need to up our game - loads of our best players leave then? Would rather have anyone with any doubts out now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 At the end of the day, all our good players that are in danger of leaving are locked up on long term contracts, the ball is very much in our court. If we don't want to sell we don't have to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 At the end of the day, all our good players that are in danger of leaving are locked up on long term contracts, the ball is very much in our court. If we don't want to sell we don't have to. We all know that it isn't that simple though, i do believe Townsend will stay though. There's others who i'm more concerned about leaving before him. Mind you there's not many i'm worried about tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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