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. 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. I trust Rafa to get it right and I'm not against signing these players if that's who he wants, but I think we also need a few proven Premier league level players rather than shopping for players who've done well in the Championship, as there's no guarantee they can make the step up next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alijmitchell Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Weren't we all underwhelmed with the signings last season? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Weren't we all underwhelmed with the signings last season? Hard to know what everyone was thinking but I think the general feeling was Ritchie, Diame (at the time!!!) and Gayle were perceived as the best bets while Lazaar, Atsu, Yedlin, Gamez, Hayden, Murphy, Clark, Hanley were the "meh"s or at best "we'll see"s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Weren't we all underwhelmed with the signings last season? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No, I thought Ritchie, Gayle, Diame, Hanley and Atsu were excellent signings for the Championship at the time. I also had high hopes for Gamez and Lazaar and thought that Yedlin would do a decent job after speaking to a Sunderland supporting mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon 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. Who have we got that can protect the back four? Hayden obviously, but he's missed a lot through injury. The rest aren't fit for purpose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI 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. HMS Colback? 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. HMS Colback? Hes a sunken wreck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Weren't we all underwhelmed with the signings last season? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No, I thought Ritchie, Gayle, Diame, Hanley and Atsu were excellent signings for the Championship at the time. I also had high hopes for Gamez and Lazaar and thought that Yedlin would do a decent job after speaking to a Sunderland supporting mate. Ciaran Clark turned out to be the absolute best for me we looked a different side at the back with him in the team and he absolutely carried Lascelles all season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Weren't we all underwhelmed with the signings last season? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No, I thought Ritchie, Gayle, Diame, Hanley and Atsu were excellent signings for the Championship at the time. I also had high hopes for Gamez and Lazaar and thought that Yedlin would do a decent job after speaking to a Sunderland supporting mate. Ciaran Clark turned out to be the absolute best for me we looked a different side at the back with him in the team and he absolutely carried Lascelles all season Agreed, but those were the players at the time who I thought would turn out to be good signings. I had probably biggest doubts over Clark at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar 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 Not sure how much truth is in that one but wouldn't surprise me at all that we try to pick up a couple of the players we crossed paths with last season in the Champ. Abraham, Cairney, Taylor, Mooy and others will be on our radar for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki 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 Not sure how much truth is in that one but wouldn't surprise me at all that we try to pick up a couple of the players we crossed paths with last season in the Champ. Abraham, Cairney, Taylor, Mooy and others will be on our radar for sure. Two baldies in CM. Looks a good player to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Be like the time Everton had Lee Carsley and Thomas Gravesen, until you see them play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Be like the time Everton had Lee Carsley and Thomas Gravesen, until you see them play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz 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. HMS Colback? Frigate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 We have enough Championship players in our squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deuce Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Transfermarkt has him listed as a winger. Nigerian, "19" years old, 12 league goals in Belgium this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Damn right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Never even heard of the team never mind the player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Id have him but I want a destroyer in the middle to help the back four out. HMS Colback? Hopefully he'll be giving das boot this summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Never even heard of the team never mind the player Me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 So who is it Mooy or Cairney? Can't see it being both? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 So who is it Mooy or Cairney? Can't see it being both? Probably neither. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Watched Mooy play against England at the stadium of shite a while back, he was far an away Australia's best player. Not that that's saying much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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