jdckelly Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 so far so seemingly sensible, this is nufc though so somethings going to go wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I always liked Santon. Thought he was classy on the ball, and canny enough defensively. Not great, but decent. I never subscribed to the line of thinking that he was susceptible to shockers...I remember 1 or 2 but I never ever looked at him as a real issue in the team. He was a total liability, defending was both arms behind his back, going forward the most predictable fullback in the league at the time, easy to play against if you watched one video, all he did was play leftback with a right foot, so every single attack would mean he'd have to check onto his right to provide a cross. The only one or two times he played in a natural position, that should have been on the right side, and possibly midfield not defence was vs Wigan and a game he actually did ok and scored one of his few goals. In all honesty was never a fan, but like so so many of our players he was not used correctly, that's my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I always liked Santon. Thought he was classy on the ball, and canny enough defensively. Not great, but decent. I never subscribed to the line of thinking that he was susceptible to shockers...I remember 1 or 2 but I never ever looked at him as a real issue in the team. He was a total liability, defending was both arms behind his back, going forward the most predictable fullback in the league at the time, easy to play against if you watched one video, all he did was play leftback with a right foot, so every single attack would mean he'd have to check onto his right to provide a cross. The only one or two times he played in a natural position, that should have been on the right side, and possibly midfield not defence was vs Wigan and a game he actually did ok and scored one of his few goals. In all honesty was never a fan, but like so so many of our players he was not used correctly, that's my opinion. He was absolutely miles away from the guy he replaced. Didn't hate him, mind. He seemed to like the Toon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 He was never a right back. He looked okay there but he fucking cut in just like he did on the left. He played under Alan Pardew man, no idea if he would have developed or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Seems like we have have changed the window cleaning company to Lee Ryder now instead, going by all the info he seems to be receiving from the club. I doubt he has been doing proper journalism. Seems to know alot more regarding possible transfers compared to before. Starforth even better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Seems like we have have changed the window cleaning company to Lee Ryder now instead, going by all the info he seems to be receiving from the club. I doubt he has been doing proper journalism. Seems to know alot more regarding possible transfers compared to before. "Seems de Jong likes this" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Lee RyderVerified account @lee_ryder 2m2 minutes ago #nufc set to return to Blackburn with fresh bid for Hanley I think we'll get him in the end like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-two-bids-snubbed-grant-11591132 Rafa has a contingency plan if Hanley doesn't sign. Think we'll get him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Assuming these deals for Hanley and Hayden go through, were else to people think we will be looking. I would consider us finished, just replacements for Sissoko and Gini, and anyone else who may leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Midfield hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yeah pretty much the same would leave us with a good squad too. Krul Darlow Sells Elliot Gamez Jannamat? Mbemba Lascelles Hayden Hanley Mbabau Dummett Haidara Shelvey Saivet Anita Ginger jack :/ Tiote Replacement for sissoko Replacement for wijnaldum Ritchie Aarons Mitrovic Perez Gayle De Jong I would look at selling Krul as we are well covered there and investing the money elsewhere. Would also like cisse rivière and gouffran out too and a real proven goalscorer in as even though I like them all I don't know if Mitrovic Perez and gayle will score enough. Give or take 1 or 2 players here and there leaves us with a 24 man squad of top quality for the championship. Would end up with a transfer profit this window as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Assuming these deals for Hanley and Hayden go through, were else to people think we will be looking. I would consider us finished, just replacements for Sissoko and Gini, and anyone else who may leave. Think so too - replacements for those that leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Still convinced that Wijnaldum, Sissoko, Krul, Tiote & Cisse will be off. We need to replace those as well as bring in a few more bodies even if they are in the Hayden mould as our squad depth is awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Still convinced that Wijnaldum, Sissoko, Krul, Tiote & Cisse will be off. We need to replace those as well as bring in a few more bodies even if they are in the Hayden mould as our squad depth is awful. You were right about Cisse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I still think we're desperate for a centre midfielder or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I still think we're desperate for a centre midfielder or two. Definitely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yeah agreed we don't have any goal threat from centre mid at the moment or anyone we can rely on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yeah agreed we don't have any goal threat from centre mid at the moment or anyone we can rely on. To be fair, Shelvey is potentially the former, but likely not the latter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Need another striker with the Cisse money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Has he got a decent goal record? I can't see him busting a gut to arrive late in the box on the end of things. If he has his head on he will be quality next season in a deep role just getting his foot in and pinging passes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Has he got a decent goal record? I can't see him busting a gut to arrive late in the box on the end of things. If he has his head on he will be quality next season in a deep role just getting his foot in and pinging passes. Not sure what his goal record is but he certainly doesn't appear to be afraid to have a shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 It's not about goal threat from midfield, it's overall quality. None of them are particularly good, assuming the ones go that we expect to anyway. I mean it's probably going to be left with Colback and Shelvey that would be the weakest part of the team by far. I'd like another winger too if i'm honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Need another striker with the Cisse money. Not if we're playing one up front we don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Very impressed with our business so far. Must have saved a fortune already on wages for Colo, Cisse, Taylor, Townsend, Obertan and Marveaux. Great stuff and all needed to go. Bringing in mainly British players on less money with room to develop under Benitez in the Championship. Not convinced they will all make the step up to premiership but you would hope they would at least be better players and have some sell on potential if they don't make the grade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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