Happinesstan Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Two of them never played after January, one barely played after January, while the first-teamer is unlikely to improve. I trust Benitez to spend that £50-55m wisely. Walk like a panther, spend like an owl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Two of them never played after January, one barely played after January, while the first-teamer is unlikely to improve. I trust Benitez to spend that £50-55m wisely. Well that's nice of you. Ashley doesn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Two of them never played after January, one barely played after January, while the first-teamer is unlikely to improve. I trust Benitez to spend that £50-55m wisely. Walk like a panther, spend like an owl. Ah yes, that well known expression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Two of them never played after January, one barely played after January, while the first-teamer is unlikely to improve. I trust Benitez to spend that £50-55m wisely. Walk like a panther, spend like an owl. Ah yes, that well known expression. Isn't that just crawl stalk and don't? That's what we're doing already, isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I'm ok with Ritchie leaving as long as it means Kenedy is coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I'm ok with Ritchie leaving as long as it means Kenedy is coming. And A.N Other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMag Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I would rather he stay. Has the right mentality, which as we have seen over the years is rare. Also if he leaves, who takes our pens? Ayoze and Shelvey? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I would rather he stay. Has the right mentality, which as we have seen over the years is rare. Also if he leaves, who takes our pens? Ayoze and Shelvey? Kenedy! (or the new striker of course ?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I would rather he stay. Has the right mentality, which as we have seen over the years is rare. Also if he leaves, who takes our pens? Ayoze and Shelvey? I’m also of this mindset. I think he has different qualities than the others we have, he’s more reliable though and works his bollocks off for the team. I wouldn’t like to see Townsend back. He made his bed when he left. He saw Crystal Palace a better opportunity than being here. It would have been one season sacrifice for the greater good. We might have made 2 or 3 million on selling him but that’s because he asked to leave. Oh was there a tournament on that year? Euros? Still, he’s no more than a mercenary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 He can’t keep getting away with this. [jessepinkman.gif] Pinkman reaction gifs should be our go to gifs for any outgoings/incomings tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppaz Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 In November 2015 we robbed a result from Bournemouth which was one nil to us. They absolutely battered us but we won that day. Ritchie ran the show and tore all our senior players a new one with application and sheer determination but they did have a more balanced squad. When we signed him it made our effort 110% for sure every match and to me, if we bring in better players he will improve. I would keep him even if I signed a Kenedy or Townsend. He still has lots to give. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 He certainly adds a lot of intangible qualities, but the biggest issue for me is the risk of exposing Yedlin due to a right winger who doesn’t work as hard. I think Yedlin might struggle under increased pressure down that flank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 In November 2015 we robbed a result from Bournemouth which was one nil to us. They absolutely battered us but we won that day. Ritchie ran the show and tore all our senior players a new one with application and sheer determination but they did have a more balanced squad. When we signed him it made our effort 110% for sure every match and to me, if we bring in better players he will improve. I would keep him even if I signed a Kenedy or Townsend. He still has lots to give. In an ideal world yes but is he going to be happy with 15-20 starts at this stage of his career? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppaz Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 In November 2015 we robbed a result from Bournemouth which was one nil to us. They absolutely battered us but we won that day. Ritchie ran the show and tore all our senior players a new one with application and sheer determination but they did have a more balanced squad. When we signed him it made our effort 110% for sure every match and to me, if we bring in better players he will improve. I would keep him even if I signed a Kenedy or Townsend. He still has lots to give. In an ideal world yes but is he going to be happy with 15-20 starts at this stage of his career? He will be one of the first names on Rafa's team sheet due to his work rate a la Dirk Kuyt. He was playing when Kenedy was here and I dont think we will be paying £30m for Townsend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Corner flags of St James' rejoice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 This one when an argument breaks out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 He certainly adds a lot of intangible qualities, but the biggest issue for me is the risk of exposing Yedlin due to a right winger who doesn’t work as hard. I think Yedlin might struggle under increased pressure down that flank. Agree with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I'd rather have Ritchie than Townsend like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I'd rather have Ritchie than Townsend like. I wouldn't. Ritchie's a top bloke and all that, but Townsend's pace would be much more effective in a Rafa set up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Who will kill the corner flags now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Rumour has it, he's agreed to join Stoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 A bit sad if true, but we need to move forward and if this is the way then so be it. Trust Rafa Having said that, I can see others fucking this up big time in other ways... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Haven't got a problem with it as long as an adequate replacement is brought in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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