Isaac Hayden

[midds]

The fact he's put a transfer request in suggests he's probably genuine about wanting to leave to get back down south. He could have moaned and twisted in the press about but the fact he's done it by the book is fair enough. Don't think he's quite good enough for where we are or where we would like to go though. No axe to grind with him, hope he finds a good club, plays regularly and develops as a player, he needs to play every week. Anything north of 5 or 6 million is tremendous.

[Newcastle Fan]

Real Shame about him and Merino leaving, both could've been a vital part of our team after getting some time and experience at this level.

[mrmojorisin75]

my guess is he might become a low-mid level PL player by the time he's in his late 20's but i think he needs a shitload of development both mentally and technically to achieve it

[bowlingcrofty]

All a bit meh. If we had anything about us we’d use the Hayden and Merino money to source a quality replacement. Fully expect us to just pocket it.

[sugoinufc]

Personally I'm a bit gutted he's going to leave. He's limited however got bags of time on his side to work out the kinks in his game.

 

Like someone already said, losing him and merino at their ages is largely disappointing regardless of the situations that are out of our control.

 

Agreed. Always liked him and seems to be a great lad off the pitch.

 

agree

[1964]

Yeah, I’d wish him all the best.  Seems like he has a head on his shoulders and a bit of a social conscience

[STM]

Wonder if he will be selling off his bondage gear.

[OoOGazOoO]

I'm actually quite disappointed about this - I really like him as a player, I don't think he kicked on from the times when he showed a lot of promise, but he is still very young and can progress well.

[Away Day Gadgie]

I like Hayden, he came on leaps and bounds during our Championship season and actually finished it as a key player.  I expected him to do the same in the Prem - start quite slow then grow into it.  Unfortunately he didn’t, maybe because he didn’t get the chance due to Diame’s form.  The way Diame played is the player i expect Hayden to eventually become, he’s definitely got the attributes IMO.  I’ll be sad to lose him, there’s definitely a player there.

[joeyt]

[Guest Howaythetoon]

Probably got a slap off Lascelles, I expect to see him bring his entire family here now and becoming Diame 2.0.

[Guest reefatoon]

He'll be sitting on the subs bench with the bairn in a baby carrier tied around his chest, while the missus is out shopping.

[Tiotes Witch Doctor]

Not arsed if he goes if hes replaced like, hes a grafter and decent in the tackle but shits himself if he has to find a forward pass.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

We can’t really sell him now, little to no chance we’ll be able to find another free midfielder in time.

[sempuki]

[xLiaaamx]

Let him gan if he's that desperate.

[Guest chopey]

If the rumours are true he's a bit pathetic like.

[joeyt]

What rumours?

[Mr Logic]

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.

[Dave]

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.

 

:lol:

[huss9]

looked a little lightweight last season, and again last night. i know he wasnt match fit and playing out of position at CB, but he didnt impose him self physically.

[madras]

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.

 

Maybe like anyone he just wants to do his own thing in his own time?

Seriously ? HE said it as a joke ,no ?

[Greg]

Yep. He did a few interviews raving about Rafa, how the England u21 coaching staff had noticed how he had improved and become a more intelligent footballer etc and it was all down to Rafa.

[toontownman]

Expect we are keeping him unless we get all the transfer business done (Strikers, LB, AM, CB) and a replacement lined up. Could be a last minute deal.

 

BAHAHAHAHA sorry just re-read and realised how laughable that first sentence sounded.

[madras]

Brighton were supposed to be interested,  any idea of a price?