Happinesstan Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I think a future player is a youngster to join the development squad. Probably.And probably done without Rafa's knowledge. But Benitez only has a 3 year contract, so the club are well within their rights to purchase players, with a view to developing them beyond that point. I doubt Rafa would have a problem with that. If anything, the obvious meaning of future player is one that will join in the summer. "before this window is shut" Would that be like when they announced before the end of the last window that we would sign Alan Judge in this window? Very likely just a player whose contract is up in the summer. Oh aye, that could be right. Obviously how this club works on such things is an enigma so I wouldn't try to pre-guess anything, but what would be the benefit of announcing such a deal before the window shuts? To appease the fans, maybe? When do season ticket renewals begin? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Bamford recalled by Chelsea who have said he can go back out on loan. Might be worth a punt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Bamford recalled by Chelsea who have said he can go back out on loan. Might be worth a punt Strikers wise we are fine IMO Gayle-Mitro-Murphy-Perez-Gouffran It's midfielders we lack (at the moment) IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Bamford recalled by Chelsea who have said he can go back out on loan. Might be worth a punt Strikers wise we are fine IMO Gayle-Mitro-Murphy-Perez-Gouffran It's midfielders we lack (at the moment) IMO I don't know like; outside of Gayle it's slim pickins. Perez hasn't been very good, Murphy is meh. Rafa clearly didn't rate Mitro and he's out for a while anyway and Gouffran has fallen off immensely. Probably not the worst idea. edit: not to say we don't lack midfielders. It's just hard to say which is more pressing as the situation's not great anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Bamford recalled by Chelsea who have said he can go back out on loan. Might be worth a punt Off to Boro apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Bamford would be an excellent signing on loan til the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 We play one striker and have 4 on the books. We play 2 CM's and have 3 in the books that Rafa trusts, one of whom is an utter liability. Sign a CM pls, we'll get goals either way as long as JC isn't playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Day 16 and still no progress in the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Day 16 and still no progress in the window. Meanwhile, in the Living Room, Jade is finishing off a bottle of white wine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Remember when we went 16 months without signing a player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Day 16 and still no progress in the window. ...though each window contains a different story. We pan past to find Jacey Lakems, 28...hot, but doesn't know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Day 16 and still no progress in the window. You would expect NUFC to be active in the flurry of activity coming at the end of the window, tbf. Quality of signing is much more important than time of arrival in our position. Especially with Shelvey's return imminent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 McCarthy yes, Townsend no. He can fuck off and keep cutting inside, shooting from 20-yards at Palace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Day 16 and still no progress in the window. ...though each window contains a different story. We pan past to find Jacey Lakems, 28...hot, but doesn't know it. I'll never stop finding that hilarious. Blane: Maybe I don't need a new friend. Jacey: Maybe you're the only friend I need. Blane: Need, or want? Jacey: I've never been much for wanting. Blane: Spoken like someone with needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 McCarthy yes, Townsend no. He can fuck off and keep cutting inside, shooting from 20-yards at Palace. There are valid reasons for being cold or lukewarm on a potential Townsend return but what does on the pitch certainly isn't one of them. His performances here were the best I've seen from a winger in over a decade, Hatem excluded. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 McCarthy yes, Townsend no. He can f*** off and keep cutting inside, shooting from 20-yards at Palace. There are valid reasons for being cold or lukewarm on a potential Townsend return but what does on the pitch certainly isn't one of them. His performances here were the best I've seen from a winger in over a decade, Hatem excluded. Aye - can't fault his effort or performances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 McCarthy yes, Townsend no. He can f*** off and keep cutting inside, shooting from 20-yards at Palace. There are valid reasons for being cold or lukewarm on a potential Townsend return but what does on the pitch certainly isn't one of them. His performances here were the best I've seen from a winger in over a decade, Hatem excluded. Precisely, he was class for us. We certainly downgraded when replacing him with Ritchie imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I think Richie would benefit massively from having Townsend on the pitch with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Day 16 and still no progress in the window. ...though each window contains a different story. We pan past to find Jacey Lakems, 28...hot, but doesn't know it. http://www.theouthousers.com/images/jck/Resident/doc/dont_understand.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YNGLEGIONNAIRE Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 It has to be accepted that the modern day footballers' loyalties lie only with their bank balances . When he was with us during THAT season some of his displays were the only positives amongst the soup of dross we endured , and when Rafa was his motivator we saw his true potential unleashed . However ,throughout his whole period here it was his commitment on the pitch which was so different to so many around him.... He always seemed to give 110% whilst those around him just tossed it off . No brainer to me , if it's on bring him back . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Would welcome Townsend back - he's shown he can perform in the Premier League and that's all I care about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I think Richie would benefit massively from having Townsend on the pitch with him. Mouthwatering prospect. Will always remember Townsend's performance against Spurs (and two very very good wing/fullbacks). Thought he was awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Bamford recalled by Chelsea who have said he can go back out on loan. Might be worth a punt He's off to Boro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Sheyi Ojo linked on loan from Liverpool. Winger. Young. Never seen him play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Sheyi Ojo linked on loan from Liverpool. Winger. Young. Never seen him play. I think this will happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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