ExiledGeordie Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Be great if he could make the bench for Southampton match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 In all fairness, it can't give Ashley much confidence to actually make an investment into the club seeing how current funds are being frittered away. Ashley's not the one there making the deals, but he's going to see how far that money is getting him. Not very far at all at the moment. A lot of energy, money and time has been spent over the last couple of windows by shifting out players that serve no value to the playing squad, despite only being here a matter of months. Whatever money was wasted through the Slimani deal, we're never going to see a return. It's an instant right off on a couple/few million on a player that was injured to start with, and could have only played a max of 10 games. Whoever is in charge of transfer deals needs the sacking. In January we've instantly wrote off millions in short term thinking by signing loan players that have no commitment of value to us come the end of the season. Disagree entirely with the top part. Ashley refusing to back his man and making him sign his 4th/5th and not even on the list targets is the reason for our predicament and funds being 'frittered away'. Also the money that was 'frittered away' - with the exception of Sels and Lazaar (maybe argue Hanley, but we made our money back), all those players played a role last season in making sure we had a squad large and strong enough to go straight back up, which we did. While Ashley invested not a single penny as he took out from the Wijnaldum/Sissoko deals, as well as the parachute payment money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Hasn't it been mentioned that Sels was a Carr pick? And Lazaar in no way seemed like a Rafa type of player either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Hasn't it been mentioned that Sels was a Carr pick? And Lazaar in no way seemed like a Rafa type of player either. no one really know tbh, we are just guessing, Rafa has made some crappy signings and some canny ones, whoever has made them the aim is to stay up, have the inquest, fk ashley off and start again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Heard a rumour from a lad who works at the training ground that Rafa has become a strong Islamophobe to appease the dissenters and patriots within the support but is trying to keep it on the downlow. Slimani isn't injured; it's just a cover we're paying him for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 In all fairness, it can't give Ashley much confidence to actually make an investment into the club seeing how current funds are being frittered away. Ashley's not the one there making the deals, but he's going to see how far that money is getting him. Not very far at all at the moment. A lot of energy, money and time has been spent over the last couple of windows by shifting out players that serve no value to the playing squad, despite only being here a matter of months. Whatever money was wasted through the Slimani deal, we're never going to see a return. It's an instant right off on a couple/few million on a player that was injured to start with, and could have only played a max of 10 games. Whoever is in charge of transfer deals needs the sacking. In January we've instantly wrote off millions in short term thinking by signing loan players that have no commitment of value to us come the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Don't give him another excuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbemba Youre A Womble Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 In all fairness, it can't give Ashley much confidence to actually make an investment into the club seeing how current funds are being frittered away. Ashley's not the one there making the deals, but he's going to see how far that money is getting him. Not very far at all at the moment. A lot of energy, money and time has been spent over the last couple of windows by shifting out players that serve no value to the playing squad, despite only being here a matter of months. Whatever money was wasted through the Slimani deal, we're never going to see a return. It's an instant right off on a couple/few million on a player that was injured to start with, and could have only played a max of 10 games. Whoever is in charge of transfer deals needs the sacking. In January we've instantly wrote off millions in short term thinking by signing loan players that have no commitment of value to us come the end of the season. Aye, because Saivet, Doumbia, Lazaar, Hanley, Gamez, Sels we're all great uses of funds. Not to mention the s**** that was peddled through here before. We may not spend big on players and signings, meaning our transfer failures aren't so costly as other clubs around, but we've wasted a fair share of budget on crap that's taken the side nowhere. We're currently footing the bill for to some extent or another for at least four senior goalkeepers ffs, likely still paying a cut on Sels loan, and wouldn't surprise me that Krul's contract at Brighton is being subsidised to a small extent. So potentially 6, near certain 5 Jury has to be out on the three loaned in on January, but on the face of it we've instantly written off fair few million on three players for less than half a seasons work. Clearly I'm going to get canned for stepping off the party line re: Ashley, but he can't be blamed for Charnley or whoever being f***ing inept at getting deals, and right players through the door. Guess him being in a job is down to Ashley, but whilst he's being dealt a bad hand to start with, him or whoever is running the club day-to-day doesn't need to start tearing the cards up into tiny pieces before playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Fuck me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 MYAW, I think you need to read my post. It clearly explains why the funds aren't being "spent properly". Also Saivet and Doumbia were not Rafa Benitez signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Unsure if I can be arsed to reply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I don't see a problem - all signings are a bit of a punt. Saivet: Not a Rafa signing Doumbia: Not a Rafa signing Hanley: Proven Champ defender. Did his bit, cost us £2m (Less than many loan fees) Gamez: Squad player - you're allowed those Lazaar: Hasn't worked out - have to see what fee we might get for him Sels: Hasn't worked out - Anderlecht keen to sign him I'd expect our Keepers next year to be Dubravka and Woodman with the other two moved out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 It's almost as if the players you can buy when you spend f*** all tend to be a little bit s***. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Ashley wants run his businesses one way, surrounded by often under qualified yes men and at the absolute bottom line. It doesn't work in football and it never will. He refuses to acknowledge that. Any 'investment' is always frittered away on this basis. I suppose like many an egotist, failings are never his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 In all fairness, it can't give Ashley much confidence to actually make an investment into the club seeing how current funds are being frittered away. Ashley's not the one there making the deals, but he's going to see how far that money is getting him. Not very far at all at the moment. A lot of energy, money and time has been spent over the last couple of windows by shifting out players that serve no value to the playing squad, despite only being here a matter of months. Whatever money was wasted through the Slimani deal, we're never going to see a return. It's an instant right off on a couple/few million on a player that was injured to start with, and could have only played a max of 10 games. Whoever is in charge of transfer deals needs the sacking. In January we've instantly wrote off millions in short term thinking by signing loan players that have no commitment of value to us come the end of the season. We may not spend big on players and signings, meaning our transfer failures aren't so costly as other clubs around, but we've wasted a fair share of budget on crap that's taken the side nowhere. but we've wasted a fair share of budget fair share of budget budget Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Look, if Womble doesn't want to conform, then he doesn't want to bloody well conform. Let him tell it how it is. Christ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 In all fairness, it can't give Ashley much confidence to actually make an investment into the club seeing how current funds are being frittered away. Ashley's not the one there making the deals, but he's going to see how far that money is getting him. Not very far at all at the moment. A lot of energy, money and time has been spent over the last couple of windows by shifting out players that serve no value to the playing squad, despite only being here a matter of months. Whatever money was wasted through the Slimani deal, we're never going to see a return. It's an instant right off on a couple/few million on a player that was injured to start with, and could have only played a max of 10 games. Whoever is in charge of transfer deals needs the sacking. In January we've instantly wrote off millions in short term thinking by signing loan players that have no commitment of value to us come the end of the season. Aye, because Saivet, Doumbia, Lazaar, Hanley, Gamez, Sels we're all great uses of funds. Not to mention the s**** that was peddled through here before. We may not spend big on players and signings, meaning our transfer failures aren't so costly as other clubs around, but we've wasted a fair share of budget on crap that's taken the side nowhere. We're currently footing the bill for to some extent or another for at least four senior goalkeepers ffs, likely still paying a cut on Sels loan, and wouldn't surprise me that Krul's contract at Brighton is being subsidised to a small extent. So potentially 6, near certain 5 Jury has to be out on the three loaned in on January, but on the face of it we've instantly written off fair few million on three players for less than half a seasons work. Clearly I'm going to get canned for stepping off the party line re: Ashley, but he can't be blamed for Charnley or whoever being f***ing inept at getting deals, and right players through the door. Guess him being in a job is down to Ashley, but whilst he's being dealt a bad hand to start with, him or whoever is running the club day-to-day doesn't need to start tearing the cards up into tiny pieces before playing. What an absolute rectangle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I reckon Rafa should just play one brilliant player against the opposition's 11. As to Ashley not being blamed for Charnley, that one beggars belief. He appointed Charnley despite the bloke being cheap as shit because he has no relevant skills or experience. Jesus man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Basically we should just bin Rafa then. If it is fair that he isn't allowed to buy players of a higher value until he can prove to Ashley that the players of lower value he allows Rafa to purchase is as good as the ones that are valued higher, then why even bother spending more if we get the same for less? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Mbemba you're a cock womble would be more apt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Stop ganging up on a poor guy who just wants to tell it like it is and step out from the party line. What is this? Nazi Germany? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 CHUNG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Any Newcastle fan with an ounce of sympathy for Ashley is fucking bat shit insane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Any Newcastle fan who would rather have LESS strikers going into the relegation fight should probably fuck off to RTG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 CHUNG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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