KaKa Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 So he's insisting on a loan? That is fantastic news, as that works in our favour. We can insert the complete in summer clause, so what's the big deal. He's honestly doing us a favour in fact. Probably forcing Palace's hand because we asked him to! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 So he's insisting on a loan? That is fantastic news, as that works in our favour. We can insert the complete in summer clause, so what's the big deal. He's honestly doing us a favour in fact. Probably forcing Palace's hand because we asked him to! They also still owe an outstanding payment, so the loan is kind of no expense. And we would just give the remaining cash at the end of loan should we wish to buy him back. Or just move onto another target. I was against it at first but this does not seem to bad a deal. Guaranteed to be a deadline day linger on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 If Palace get Van Aanholt, this move is hopefully nailed on to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 If Palace get Van Aanholt, this move is hopefully nailed on to happen. Definitely maybe imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Really is a no brainer , lets hope it happens now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 The prick couldn't wait to jump ship despite us revitalising his career and who had a manager in Rafa who had absolute faith in him. Sorry but I want players at the club who want to be here, who aren't all about themselves. I'd have real trouble accepting him back into the team if I were one of the relegated players who didn't leave as well if it were me. Again he can fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I just want to know who's going to play where. Both Ritchie and Townsend are incredibly more effective on the right - we've seen it at our club, and it has been true of Townsend this season at Palace. It's all very well to say that "Townsend on the left is better than Gouffran or Ameobi" - very true, but he's simply not very good there. Ritchie isn't great on the left either. Personally, I quite like the idea of Townsend on the right and Ritchie at #10, still leaving the problem of who is on the left, of course... Townsend himself says he is capable of playing on either side: "I can play either side. I came through the ranks as a left winger, and it was only when Andre Villas-Boas came in that I switched to the right. Now I prefer playing on the right, but I think I’m equally effective on the left. When I play on the right I can go both ways – I can cut inside and have a shot with my left foot, or go down the line and put a cross in with my right foot. It just makes me a bit more unpredictable." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 That quote's quite old mind, back from his days as a Spurs player, but I don't see why it should be a problem if he could do it back then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 The prick couldn't wait to jump ship despite us revitalising his career and who had a manager in Rafa who had absolute faith in him. Sorry but I want players at the club who want to be here, who aren't all about themselves. I'd have real trouble accepting him back into the team if I were one of the relegated players who didn't leave as well if it were me. Again he can fuck off. This is sort of where I stand too. I didn't rate him at all before we signed him, but he did alright for us and scored a decent free kick against Palace which is probably what ignited their interest in him. I'm not really struck on him returning, I'd rather see him get relegated with Palace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 He'll have to do some serious grovelling if he's to come back, you can say it's just words and whatnot but I do think he was in two minds about whether to stay, and if he has now realised he's made a mistake and wants to come back, when he could probably secure a move to another lower premier league team, I'd be happy for him to return. Not to mention he'd improve us drastically... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'd rather buy someone as good as Townsend who's not Townsend, but failing that it's a good signing. Especially in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Personally, I quite like the idea of Townsend on the right and Ritchie at #10, still leaving the problem of who is on the left, of course... Every time a winger gets a few goals, somebody somewhere suggests him in a central role even when he blatantly doesn't suit it. This is a good example of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 We should use him as a stepping stone in the same way he used us. Use him for a couple of seasons (he's Premiership proven, decent, will probably hold his value if not increase it) then hopefully if we've consolidated our presence in the Premiership we can get someone better than him and immediately bench/sell him. Everyone wins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 How close and likely is Van Anholt to joining Palace? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 How dare he want Premier league football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 giggs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 3,000+ votes: Suppose that answers the question of how he'll be received if it needed asking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 This attitude of "he left us so f*** him" is nonsense imo. His attitude and application while here was first class and clearly the manager was getting the best out of him. Aye, he's made a mistake and it's pretty obvious that his move to Palace hasn't worked out. But if Benitez likes him and wants him around then that should be good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 giggs? Blimey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Why is everyone associated with that club look like a spivvy nonce of epic proportions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 So apt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 This attitude of "he left us so f*** him" is nonsense imo. His attitude and application while here was first class and clearly the manager was getting the best out of him. Aye, he's made a mistake and it's pretty obvious that his move to Palace hasn't worked out. But if Benitez likes him and wants him around then that should be good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 This attitude of "he left us so f*** him" is nonsense imo. His attitude and application while here was first class and clearly the manager was getting the best out of him. Aye, he's made a mistake and it's pretty obvious that his move to Palace hasn't worked out. But if Benitez likes him and wants him around then that should be good enough. Yes and no. If he comes back, I'll be all "He came back, I love him", but until then, he left us so fuck him. If he wants to come back, I hope he does. No reason why he and Ritchie can't alternate the wide positions successfully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 giggs? One of those tossas who thinks everyone wants to hear his opinion, all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 If he does come back I want a hand written apology from him posted up on Twitter. Then I'll be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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