shintonsghost Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I think folk need to ask themselves this question. Would you have taken our situation at the halfway mark at the start of the season? We have played some average footy of late and make no mistake Shelvey has been a huge miss, but he's back soon and the squad was good enough to look like we'd waltz it not long ago.So lets not panic and believe the end game will happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I think you can always ask questions. Relying on Colback in the middle for example is a situation that needs to be rectified as we're one injury away from having that be our regular Xi. We're doing well and have decent depth for most positions but a CM and a winger should see us cruise this league. No need to shit your pants just yet though, we've had a fairly bad run of form but we're still in the promotion places miles clear. A couple of additions in this window will see us sail to the top spot by May. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Maybe the gamble that this squad can take us up absolutely must be taken , because Rafa knows that it is THEN that a drastic change of personnel , and thus major investment , is needed to enable his game plan to survive without looking utterly ineffective amongst the big boys . Realistically we know Rafa won't be working without some restrictions and he maybe realises he needs every last penny for the big upgrade needed if and when. Could be loanees if anything at all this window . I'd be quite happy with 2 loans for 2 midfielders if it meant keeping our funds to spend in the summer. We need a left winger and a massive upgrade on the little ginger wanker. Preferably someone who can create a little bit from the middle as well just in case Shelvey decides to lose the plot again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Maybe the gamble that this squad can take us up absolutely must be taken , because Rafa knows that it is THEN that a drastic change of personnel , and thus major investment , is needed to enable his game plan to survive without looking utterly ineffective amongst the big boys . Realistically we know Rafa won't be working without some restrictions and he maybe realises he needs every last penny for the big upgrade needed if and when. Could be loanees if anything at all this window . I'd be quite happy with 2 loans for 2 midfielders if it meant keeping our funds to spend in the summer. We need a left winger and a massive upgrade on the little ginger wanker. Preferably someone who can create a little bit from the middle as well just in case Shelvey decides to lose the plot again. fuck if there isn't a midfielder in world football available for loan better than colback like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Keep our powder dry this winter ready for the summer warchest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 also how can we not have one in the academy that's better than colback? ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 also how can we not have one in the academy that's better than colback? ffs I'm willing to bet that Sean Longstaff would 'rape him' in a 1v1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samag Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 also how can we not have one in the academy that's better than colback? ffs Agree with this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazy Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 also how can we not have one in the academy that's better than colback? ffs I'm willing to bet that Sean Longstaff would 'rape him' in a 1v1. Hell I'd bet David Longstaff could! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 also how can we not have one in the academy that's better than colback? ffs I'm willing to bet that Sean Longstaff would 'rape him' in a 1v1. Hell I'd bet David Longstaff could! Is he still alive? If so then I agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I have total faith in Rafa but i'm a bit surprised by the lack of activity, but if he thinks we have enough to see the season out then so be it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 No Newcastle fan should ever be surprised by a 'lack of activity' (whatever that means) in any transfer window, ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 also how can we not have one in the academy that's better than colback? ffs I'm willing to bet that Sean Longstaff would 'rape him' in a 1v1. Hell I'd bet David Longstaff could! Is he still alive? If so then I agree. Aye he's still alive, but if he was dead I think it would be a draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I have total faith in Rafa but i'm a bit surprised by the lack of activity, but if he thinks we have enough to see the season out then so be it. Didn't he say he wanted a CM and LM at tge start of the window? Then said we've inquired about a few but the prices have been too high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 a couple of loan deals should be enough. spend the money on good players after promotion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-transfers-ex-manchester-12447338 :cheesy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 He can fuck right off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 If only he was 10 years younger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I always wanted us to sign Berbatov like. But aye, not now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I always wanted us to sign Berbatov like. But aye, not now. Against all better judgement, I'd still like us to sign him Wouldn't really want to see him on the pitch for more than five minutes like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I always wanted us to sign Berbatov like. But aye, not now. Against all better judgement, I'd still like us to sign him Wouldn't really want to see him on the pitch for more than five minutes like. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianovthetoon Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Even worth bringing him in to mentor Mitro? Could work and if we have an injury crisis he's a fall back option. Doubt he's gonna demand big money at 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Our top targets via loan or buy that have been mentioned in the press have chosen to stay on their respective benches via their own lunacy or their manager - one went to Watford. None of these players had the Matt Ritchie or Diame mindset of playing for Rafa or joining his Newcastle project. The others we've looked to buy have been priced very high by the selling clubs - that is what it is man. If fulham want 20m for Cairney and that's near what Everton paid for Schneiderlin (sp?), that's a bit mad. Rafa is going to need to get creative and unearth some gems and get lucky or we're going to have to pay desperate prices in this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 We seem to have gone for "They must play in england and be British" approach going by the rumours this window. Not one I like, but we'll see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 A lot of loans tend to happen at the end of the window. Clubs will have bought new players pushing their fringe players further down the order. Some Premiership clubs will also get knocked out the FA cup so there will be less opportunity for their fringe players to play. Those players will wait to the end of the window to see what their best options are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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