54 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/16376803.isaac-hayden-explains-why-he-submitted-a-transfer-request-at-newcastle-and-pleads-to-be-allowed-to-leave/ Hayden submitted a transfer request at the start of the summer, citing ‘exceptional family reasons’ as his motivation for seeking a move away from Tyneside just two years after he joined the Magpies from Arsenal. Hayden’s partner recently gave birth to a daughter, and it is understood that complications have forced her to relocate to the South-West with the pair’s child. “It’s a decision I didn’t come to very easily, but it was a decision I had to make,” he said. “Football’s obviously important to me, but family’s a completely different ball game and, for me, family takes precedence over football. “I didn’t want to have to make the decision I made, but I felt there was no other alternative. I spoke with the club about it at the start of the off-season so they had plenty of time to be aware of it, but things haven’t materialised how I hoped they’d materialise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 An unfortunate pawn in the standoff between Ashley and Benitez, ridiculous that we’re in a place where we can’t risk letting him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Sounds an entirely reasonable reason, hope his kid is ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Sounds an entirely reasonable reason, hope his kid is ok. Aye, I remember Gavin Peacock going to Chelsea in the summer of 1993 for similar reasons. Absolutely no ill feeling towards Hayden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Sounds an entirely reasonable reason, hope his kid is ok. Yes it is, and we should have no problem letting him leave as long as a club gives us his full value and doesn't try to take him on the cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Was ready to slate him for making up the homesick stuff but if there's something wrong with his kid, that's fair enough. I'm certain that Rafa will let him go, regardless of getting a quality replacement. I hope we can get someone in to take his spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Yep completely. There are things more important than football. Hope it works out for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I think he mentioned in an interview for NUFCTV last season that his kid was born very prematurely. I hope to god that the little one is okay. Hayden seems like a very nice, professional lad. Even if we can't sell him, the club must help him in any way possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I think he mentioned in an interview for NUFCTV last season that his kid was born very prematurely. I hope to god that the little one is okay. Hayden seems like a very nice, professional lad. Even if we can't sell him, the club must help him in any way possible. Cos that's how we roll! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 We can’t really sell him unfortunately, if we do we obviously need another CM in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 That report couple of years back where he suggested he would avoid going back to his place because Rafa might be waiting to talk tactics, anyone remember? Suspected then that wasn't the right attitude, if I was a keen footballer wanting to succeed the chance to listen to Rafa would seem like a gift from heaven to me like. I like the idea of Rafa breaking into his flat, sitting on the sofa in the dark waiting to ambush him about tactics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 That report couple of years back where he suggested he would avoid going back to his place because Rafa might be waiting to talk tactics, anyone remember? Suspected then that wasn't the right attitude, if I was a keen footballer wanting to succeed the chance to listen to Rafa would seem like a gift from heaven to me like. I like the idea of Rafa breaking into his flat, sitting on the sofa in the dark waiting to ambush him about tactics Recurring nightmares where he walks into his study at night, Rafa's silhouette greets him as only a desk-lamp is turned on behind him. "Isaac, I like what you're doing, but we need to talk. There's some things you can improve on.. improve on.. improve on.. improve on.." Wakes up screaming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Can we not loan him out for the season to a club down there and see what the situation with his bairn is like next year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Can we not loan him out for the season to a club down there and see what the situation with his bairn is like next year? you'd think so, this club loves a loan. We probably don't want to cover his kid's medical expenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Wouldn't blame him if he wanted something more permanent himself tbf. If I had personal reasons for moving I don't think I'd want the thought of another move in a year's time looming while I'm trying to sort stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Crazy how many footballers have a children in their early 20s. Waste of a great lifestyle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Pretty sure it's the result of the lifestyle, there's always gonna be one bitch that snares you in the trap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Crazy how many footballers have a children in their early 20s. Waste of a great lifestyle But if they have all the money in the world, the 'challenges' in front of them wouldn't be the same as 'nomal' peoples'. Plus, they're human too, you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Sure, the money means having a kid is less of an issue compared to others. Still, not sure why anyone, rich or otherwise, would want a kid that young. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 If the rumours are true he's a bit pathetic like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Sounds an entirely reasonable reason, hope his kid is ok. Yes it is, and we should have no problem letting him leave as long as a club gives us his full value and doesn't try to take him on the cheap. Yep, not suggesting otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Sure, the money means having a kid is less of an issue compared to others. Still, not sure why anyone, rich or otherwise, would want a kid that young. Your career could always end in the blink of an eye. Wouldn't be surprised if that thought plays into the mind of some - not all - players, especially those playing 30-40 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Must be nice for your child to see and remember you playing professional football so I guess that's one reason to have one young Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Crazy how many footballers have a children in their early 20s. Waste of a great lifestyle To be fair a lot of them who get into the lifestyle end up fucking up their careers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Crazy how many footballers have a children in their early 20s. Waste of a great lifestyle Sometimes having kids make you grow up and stop acting like a fucking berk, sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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