Figures 1-0 Football Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Lazaar being hailed as a class signing, despite never playing in English football and being judged by some YouTube videos. Yet this chap gets a hard ride. Only time will tell how Murphy does for us, we've signed 9 players so far - will be up to 11 with these two through the door. Chances are some of them will be duds, not every signing will come off. I see Murray as a relatively low risk signing, he could be a total flop but we already have enough good options up front that it probably wont matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I'm genuinely really happy with this signing. If things don't work out with Mitro, we have a guy who is proven to score goals and play well in this division. Some people need to look deeper than the surface. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I wonder how far down the rafa list we are right now though... And how much we really tried to pick up those who were further up on the list. Looking for problems that aren't there, imo. Enjoy it, man. We don't get many seasons where we can just trust the manager and enjoy whatever success that brings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Their fans seem to like him a lot. Sounds very much like a target man. As long as we have the goals from midfield or he's partnered with someone decent, he could be really useful during the year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Better than Crouch who people seemed happy with. Spot the lie in this sentence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Will do for backup, Rafa obviously has faith in Gayle and Mitro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Will do for backup, Rafa obviously has faith in Gayle and Mitro People seem to have forgotten what a good signing Gayle is for a club in this division, plus we have Mitrovic and Perez as well who are both young and have Premier League quality and are likely to grow this season as confidence devlops. We need cover, not some sort of star player. Left wing, left back (being sorted) and central midfield would be my priorities for added quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Something that hasn't been mentioned yet in this thread is we're also weakening another team in this division (arguably). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 They've ironically got Leon Best who's done bugger all for 4 years training with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Anyone think Rafa might be trying to keep some funds in the bank for if we're promoted and can attract a better class of player? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Anyone think Rafa might be trying to keep some funds in the bank for if we're promoted and can attract a better class of player? Are we about even on transfers in terms of money in and out. I've totally lost track now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 About 7.5m up at the moment, so probably break even once Murphy and Lazaar are confirmed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He's not going to start many games but at least provides some competition for Mitrovic and Gayle and takes the pressure off when the games come thick and fast and not doubt injuries mount up. He's seasoned in the championship and knows how to rough it up. No problem with the signing really and clearly Benitez feels he's beneficial otherwise he wouldn't sign him. Assuming he contributes to our promotion the money involved in the transfer will be almost insignificant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 2 year deal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Clearly so they can just get a few hundred thousand off a championship club who need a striker next season, it would seem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Ok got proper depth at least now, welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He's 6ft 3? always imagined him to be something like 5'9 good to have a back up striker with an eye for goal, however 4.5m for a 33 yearold seems a bit odd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 2 year deal No complaints really then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 2 year deal No complaints really then. Oh there will be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He gives us another option in attack and we could see from this weekend's game against Brighton that we needed more bodies up front. Absolutely right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 WE PLANNING ON SPENDING 2 YEAR IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP LIKE. Seriously though, he'll be worse than Shola if we go up next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Another option in the squad, sensible buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Our new #9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I suppose also it helps in training having different types of strikers for the defenders to practice against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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