Ikon Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 After years of reading pointless rumours I have learnt to not believe anything Portuguese papers say. They are usually full of bullshit. You say this about almost all the foreign papers man (not that you're entirely wrong). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Who is Semedo? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%BAben_Semedo http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ruben-semedo/profil/spieler/197602 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 that guy is skillful and rapid as f***, no chance he'd join Are you not thinking of the other Semedo? The really pacy one plays for Benfica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 S Boudebouz (A-ha!) Take it now or leave it Worth signing for the song alone.... That said, difficult to get singing going at reserve games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I just want us to sign one of these ridiculous African midfield destroyer types with 3 lungs. The rest is secondary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 After years of reading pointless rumours I have learnt to not believe anything Portuguese papers say. They are usually full of bullshit. You say this about almost all the foreign papers man (not that you're entirely wrong). Nah I don't make wide sweeping opinions about the nation as a whole Just in my experience they are woefully unreliable, probably due to agents mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I just want us to sign one of these ridiculous African midfield destroyer types with 3 lungs. The rest is secondary. Haven't had that role suitably filled since dear Amdy departed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I just want us to sign one of these ridiculous African midfield destroyer types with 3 lungs. The rest is secondary. Haven't had that role suitably filled since dear Amdy departed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I just want us to sign one of these ridiculous African midfield destroyer types with 3 lungs. The rest is secondary. Haven't had that role suitably filled since dear Amdy departed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I just want us to sign one of these ridiculous African midfield destroyer types with 3 lungs. The rest is secondary. Haven't had that role suitably filled since dear Amdy departed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 We've made an offer for Aaron Mooy, allegedly, if you believe this Australian website.. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/05/16/exclusive-newcastle-palace-table-bids-maestro-mooy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 We've made an offer for Aaron Mooy, allegedly, if you believe this Australian website.. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/05/16/exclusive-newcastle-palace-table-bids-maestro-mooy be fine with that as direct replacement for colback Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Mooy is a completely different player to Colback, so I wouldn't class him as a direct replacement. If anything he could be competition for Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 it's more that they're both on the one-paced side, would not want them both in our squad personally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 There are 2 decent bald players in world football. One is already at the club and the other is Arjen Robben. Rest are trash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 He's a decent player, I'd be happy with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Came in here to post that SBS link. Mooy's agent have been talking with SBS all year, and the Australian press is desperate for him to be starting for a Premier League team. I love the idea of signing Aussies, but I don't think he's an upgrade on Shelvey, or at least, not sufficiently good enough to be spunking cask on before filling all the other glaring gaps first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I was surprised by Mooy last season like, he looks excellent on the ball and in theory should easily move up to the Premiership. He's better defensively than Shelvey is but I'm not sure the 2 of them in midfield would work, both want to be on the ball all the time and dictate play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Id have him but I want a destroyer in the middle to help the back four out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I want a creative midfielder rather than a destroyer tbh, creating chances is a bigger issue than protection for the back 4. Outside of Shelvey we literally have nobody and there's no guarantees he'd be a sure fire success in the PL anyway. A quality CM and AM would change so much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I disagree like, with Shelvey and a proper attacking midfielder I think we definitely need someone who can do the dog work in the middle. To create chances we need the ball. EDIT: Obviously they should be able to play football too like, buying a Tiote type is utterly pointless as we've seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 The players we're being linked with (which obviously should be taken with a huge pinch of salt) are slightly underwhelming to be honest. I'm hoping Rafa has some top level players in his sights, players who have proven they can perform in the top European leagues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I disagree like, with Shelvey and a proper attacking midfielder I think we definitely need someone who can do the dog work in the middle. To create chances we need the ball. I don't disagree completely, I'm just not comfortable with Shelvey being the only midfielder we have who can pass the ball at a high level. At least we have players who can protect the back 4, even if it's not what people may want. As far as CMs go who can pass, it's Shelvey or nobody. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I read the posts wrong tbh, I agree we don't necessarily need a player to protect the back 4 like, more someone who is going to win the ball in midfield and prevent us from being bullied. Mooy isn't really that (not that you said he is). Essentially a better (or more experienced) Isaac Hayden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 The players we're being linked with (which obviously should be taken with a huge pinch of salt) are slightly underwhelming to be honest. I'm hoping Rafa has some top level players in his sights, players who have proven they can perform in the top European leagues. I don't think it is underwhelming at all. I think we will see us signing players at a decent price who can help us establish ourselves back in the PL. I think it will be next summer when we see the bigger type names/players coming in. Finding it really interesting on seeing who Rafa will bring in this season to help us establish ourselves. We won't be diving straight in with trophy signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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