STM Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 The truth is, I just don't KNOW what happened. We are all scarred from memories of the past and worried that previous transfer strategy is back with a vengeance. I'm not so sure. I don't think it was ever the intention to spend big in this window, not unless our promotion push was severely under threat, which it isn't. I think we were very much in the "if the deals right", area, which is a dangerous place to be if Charney is doing the negotiations. He's a tight cunt and isn't going to spend anything he doesn't need to spend. I also think some of it has to do with WHEN they spend money. I'm no finance expert but they seem to have strict rules with the accounts. Probably something to do with wanting to be balance sheet champions again. I suspect Rafa isn't particularly concerned that we haven't signed anyone, despite saying he wanted a couple of players (all managers want players). I'm sure he has every confidence on gaining promotion, especially with the ACON lads back and Gayle returning from injury soon. I think Rafa will be content for now but if they are tight twats in the summer, we may have problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Might as well bin off the forum then as we very rarely get the full picture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 After all of this we'd better not go back in for Townsend in the summer. Sick of the guy now after all of this fuss. Find someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Given our owner... always always think the worst! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 After all of this we'd better not go back in for Townsend in the summer. Sick of the guy now after all of this fuss. Find someone else. Aye, fuck that for a bag of chips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Given our owner... always always think the worst! Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 There's why we need 6-7 first team players in the summer. Still very confident we'll go up but as honest as a lot of those players are, they lack Premier League quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I aint sure to be honest. It is commonly known that Ashley has promised to give Rafa total control over transfer last summer. In my interpretation, it means Rafa is free to spend for an agreed amount of money to buy anyone he wants. The likes of Hanley, Murphy and Diame clearly falls into this category as they literally has no resale value. So this makes believe that Rafa did have the control. So there are 2 possibilities 1. The report earlier is correct that Ashley goes back to his words and getting involved again, i.e. taken away the control once promised to Rafa, assuming that there is still money left. 2. The money agreed has been spent already and in this window Rafa is asking for additional money which is not agreed in last summer. This additional amount of money, for sure, will not be available unless Ashley also agreed to spend. I.e. the deal must be too good to turn down. I hope it is 2. We all know Ashley is too stubborn that it could be 1. Only time will tell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I find it hard to believe that Rafa would have agreed to stay on if his budget was -30 million. I remember a lot of talk in the summer about budgets set for the next 3 windows and such. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 It looks ridiculous as an outsider. It makes sense if you purely look it in financial perspective. What if we spend all 3 windows money, which definitely has been calculated assuming we are promoted,during last summer and end up not getting promoted? As a fan certainly we are shouting for investment for better chance for promotion. As an owner you definitely would not make blind innvestment. There is agency problem man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peder Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Found out it was the end of the sky interview. Dont know if this have been posted, but that is good bye Rafa in the summer for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nYQLAFQj38 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/groups/nufctoonarmy/permalink/10155187709198072/ Dont know if this have been posted, but that is good bye Rafa in the summer for me. post whatever it is, that's a closed group link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/groups/nufctoonarmy/permalink/10155187709198072/ Dont know if this have been posted, but that is good bye Rafa in the summer for me. post whatever it is, that's a closed group link It's Rafa's interview with Sky after the game last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peder Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/groups/nufctoonarmy/permalink/10155187709198072/ Dont know if this have been posted, but that is good bye Rafa in the summer for me. post whatever it is, that's a closed group link Yea, just found out it had been posted, sorry about that. Was the last 30 sec of this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nYQLAFQj38 About the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Wasn't particularly worried until I've read those Rafa quotes this morning. Oxford, that transfer window, the QPR game and now those Rafa quotes... ahh the Newcastle United I'm more familiar with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Ah shit, after listening to that bit at the end he will be off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 When he's being asked the question his facial expression suggested he was livid and he's shown it. This is really worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Yeah no chance of keeping him, unless maybe charnley gets thrown out as sacrificial lamb? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 He's definitely annoyed but it's possible it would've been different after a 3-1 win. He does seem like a guy who can be emotionally hurt but then get it back together again fairly quickly. Not enjoying the season any more now, but let's #wait and pray for the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The 24-year-old, who suffered a similar setback last season in his right knee, injured himself in training and is expected to be out for six months. "Callum showed incredible character and determination to come back last season," said Cherries boss Eddie Howe. "We know he has the same strength and will do the same again." Wilson's injury last season occurred in a game at Stoke on 26 September and he returned just over six months later, on 9 April in a substitute appearance against Aston Villa. Capped once by England Under-21s against France in 2014, the former Coventry forward has scored six goals in 20 league appearances for Bournemouth this season Poor lad. Will do well to come back from a second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Ouch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Jesus, got to feel for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 We've reportedly offered a trial to Kristopher da Graca, a Swedish youngster at Arsenal. Linked with PSG too http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swedish-defender-set-newcastle-trial-12564972 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 If I was a manager Id have a scout dedicated to watching and monitoring the Arasenal youth team. Anyone that doesn't quite make it there should be snapped up asap. The club must be delighted with Hayden's play and development. Why not go back for more? Good move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Just mentioned on Talksport that we might be in for some youngster from Chelsea who's getting released for demanding £50k a week wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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