TRon Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I think he will turn out to be one of my favourite players. Looked like he had bags of character in the games I watched, and a bit of ability too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 It is understood the 26-year-old will almost double his wages to around £55,000 a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Although he's decent, the world has gone mad when a player of Matt Ritchie's calibre, in the Championship, can command a wage of just under 60k a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I don't think any player would normally because clubs at this level usually buy players for the Championship. Instead we seem to be buying players that we know will be good enough if we come back up. No doubt Ritchie is a Premier League quality player, which is why we're having to pay Premier League wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'm liking these purposeful signings, especially before anyone has been sold. Reminds me of when we signed Bellamy, I was very underwhelmed.. boy was I wrong. Sometimes going forward, all that's needed is that spark which makes things happen. I would have liked Townsend to stay but he wasn't here long enough to be attached. Good luck to him, I suppose he's going to need it once Pardew get's a hold of him. I wonder is this Rafa putting the foundations in.. i'm really more interested in who and how he's going to play at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Townsend was on £70,000 right? Think I read that somewhere. If so, it's knocking the wage bill down, so Mike will be ecstatic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Although he's decent, the world has gone mad when a player of Matt Ritchie's calibre, in the Championship, can command a wage of just under 60k a week. I think it's showing intent. The message is that we are a prem club, and we fully intend on returning straight back up. We will be looking at these guys as players we intend to continue to use when we hopefully return to the prem, so from that point of view it makes sense. Also, the reality is that doubling his wages and bringing him in is still cheaper than keeping most of th elot we have and continuing to pay them what we already do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I think he will turn out to be one of my favourite players. Looked like he had bags of character in the games I watched, and a bit of ability too. Bournemouth supporting friend who knows his stuff just told me Ritchie was his favourite player. It was good to hear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Although he's decent, the world has gone mad when a player of Matt Ritchie's calibre, in the Championship, can command a wage of just under 60k a week. I think it's showing intent. The message is that we are a prem club, and we fully intend on returning straight back up. We will be looking at these guys as players we intend to continue to use when we hopefully return to the prem, so from that point of view it makes sense. Also, the reality is that doubling his wages and bringing him in is still cheaper than keeping most of th elot we have and continuing to pay them what we already do. I would imagine this is what Rafa is selling to them. I am not buying you as a Championship player but a Premiership player. Don't know anything about the GK so can't comment but both Ritchie and Gayle have proved they can do it in the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Getting the calibre of our signings right is quite tricky, willing to play in the Championship but good enough to be an asset to the squad if we go back up. Ritchie and Gayle absolutely spot on so far. Defenders will be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 On the verge of what? Staying at Bournemouth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 It's a ride at the Hoppings isn't it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20160701/ritchie-signs-on-at-st-james-park_2281670_5696102 Signed http://www.nufc.co.uk/javaImages/34/45/0,,10278~14697780,00.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 On the verge of what? Staying at Bournemouth? The Tweet has a pen signing a document to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 He's holding that shirt like a dirty nappy. Bad demeanor, would not sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20160701/ritchie-signs-on-at-st-james-park_2281670_5696102 Signed http://www.nufc.co.uk/javaImages/34/45/0,,10278~14697780,00.jpg Superb. Welcome aboard son. 3 promising buys so far. Need 2 CM's, 2 CB's, 2 FB's and we should be alright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I'm off to watch Kitchen Nightmares in celebration. RB, CB and CM now plz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Matt Ritchie is great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 It's a ride at the Hoppings isn't it As long as it's not the 'Max Air'. Feck man, my eyeballs still feel the wrong shape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I love this signing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Matt Ritchie is great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Excellent signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 A lot of Bournemouth fans seem pretty disappointed about this - http://www.bournemouth.vitalfootball.co.uk/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=76402&start=81 - which has to be a decent sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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