La Parka Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Gutted for him. He's been a real trooper throughout his time here. He's been magic under Eddie though. I think he's in inverse of someone like ranger. Has a great attitude, works hard and makes the most of his skillset. Shows the importance of scouting and knowing a player's personality/motivation/morals as well as their skillset. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I’m generally optimistic about our players but Murphy is someone I’d given up on until early 2023. Pleased for him and us, will be good back up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Big mistake given the shoulder. Going off my extensive research (seeing @Rocker post on the socials each week when his shoulder pops out), it should probably be the glue factory for wor Jacob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Don't think team talk would get an exclusive, but hes contracted till 2027, not like he needs a contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Murphy is contracted until 2027? WHAT? I tuned out during the latter days of Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Giving him a new deal would be mental like. We need better. Much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Murphy is contracted until 2027? WHAT? I tuned out during the latter days of Ashley. You're not alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 12 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Giving him a new deal would be mental like. We need better. Much better. Its the difference between needing to bring Jacob Murphy into the squad instead of Matt Richie. That's the evolution. He might be 2nd choice RW right now but in 6/12 months he will be 3rd choice. You still need a 3rd choice. Especially ones who are notoriously good eggs who have proven will run through a brick wall for the team. New contract does not = key player. New contract = protected investment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Giving him a new deal would be mental like. We need better. Much better. At that point we sell him. His stock has risen since Eddie took over, someone will give us money for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Didn't he start his career as lone striker playing the target man role? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 21 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Murphy is contracted until 2027? WHAT? I tuned out during the latter days of Ashley. Yes he had a purple patch round about that time he scored that belter v Burnley so we gave him a 5 year contract. Fair play to him, if he sees it out then he’d have been here for 11 years. Personally I love his shenanigans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe1984 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 He’s just going to be the Richie 3/4th choice role and a good egg toon fan and perfect for that role imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, STM said: Its the difference between needing to bring Jacob Murphy into the squad instead of Matt Richie. That's the evolution. He might be 2nd choice RW right now but in 6/12 months he will be 3rd choice. You still need a 3rd choice. Especially ones who are notoriously good eggs who have proven will run through a brick wall for the team. New contract does not = key player. New contract = protected investment. With 3,5 years left and him already being 28 there's absolutely no need for a new deal. No need at all if we want to compete with the best. Good egg or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Apart from we have no idea what is in his current contract, or his *new* contract, and what that means for the club. Probably a creative accounting activity as much as anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Long term Ritchie replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Did he do the operation? he has no return date yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Newcastle Fan said: Did he do the operation? he has no return date yet. Eddie confirmed was performed as key hole surgery so slightly less invasive no timeline but he quoted 8/12 weeks recovery then fitness to bring back up so won't be anytime soon. Edited November 19, 2023 by nufcjmc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) On 17/11/2023 at 17:11, The Butcher said: With 3,5 years left and him already being 28 there's absolutely no need for a new deal. No need at all if we want to compete with the best. Good egg or not. We’ve given him a pay rise. Obviously we don’t know the figures involved, but it’s almost a (much) lower level version of the Bruno situation. We’ve probably decided (after pushing from his agent no doubt…) that his contributions over a period of time have been of a higher value than whatever he was getting paid. So in order to protect ourselves from someone coming along and offering him more money, we’ve give him a pay rise and added a year on as part of that. Edited November 19, 2023 by SteV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, SteV said: We’ve given him a pay rise. Obviously we don’t know the figures involved, but it’s almost a (much) lower level version of the Bruno situation. We’ve probably decided (after pushing from his agent know no doubt…) that his contributions over a period of time have been of a higher value than whatever he was getting paid. So in order to protect ourselves from someone coming along and offering him more money, we’ve give him a pay rise and added a year on as part of that. It also helps with FFP by extending players' contracts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Would have preferred if we just gave him a wage increase without extending his contract. He's done good lately, is a good character and bonus for being a boyhood fan so it would be the right thing to do and send a signal to all other players that if they improve they will be rewarded, but if he is even remotely close (like Ritchie is now) to getting into our team in 4+ years time, something has gone terribly wrong at some point between now and then like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Or he just keeps on getting better. 🤞 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 11 hours ago, Conjo said: Would have preferred if we just gave him a wage increase without extending his contract. He's done good lately, is a good character and bonus for being a boyhood fan so it would be the right thing to do and send a signal to all other players that if they improve they will be rewarded, but if he is even remotely close (like Ritchie is now) to getting into our team in 4+ years time, something has gone terribly wrong at some point between now and then like English, good character, will do his best regardless, doesn't seem to kick up a mess if he isn't playing, but seemingly works hard to prove his worth. Ticks homegrown box, versitile, good cover, starting in cup competitions, etc. Was here when it was shit, so knows the good/bad times at the club. Cheaper than spending money on bringing in someone who might upset the atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 16 hours ago, Scoot said: It also helps with FFP by extending players' contracts. Hes been here 6 years so his book value will be zero by now, also a wage increase wont help FFP at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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