Yorkie Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Trying to understand or second guess what Mike Ashley/Mike Ashley FC is doing or going to do has to be one of the least rewarding activities in the world. Probably only beaten by the act of watching a Steve Bruce-managed football team. Christ fucking knows what this transfer is all about but I don't believe in it. The right thing to do would have been to give Rafa what he wanted. Nothing else matters. Can't be fucked frying my head over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 We were at least 4 first team players short last season to make a decent squad. We have lost 4 first team players already. These are Rondon, Perez, Mo Diame and Joselu (I know but bear with me). Ignore the money paid and we have signed ONE player who I think replaces Rondon. We are still SEVEN players short in the first team squad in my opinion. Do NOT be fooled by this absolute idiot of an owner. He is "playing" you all. I should know, I was one of them for 12 years. We need to get rid of this parasite! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Not gonna lie. I got excited then instantly thought what’s the fuckin point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hard to get excited by this with all that's gone on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Not gonna lie. I got excited then instantly thought what’s the fuckin point Same then I thought no Rafa I’m not sure if I’ll even celebrate goals next season still absolutely fuming with the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heake Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Fuckit I’m in now. Just ordered me new new top, signed up for the season ticket and I’m going to masturbate over a pair of 46” lee coopers towards the directors box just as the lads come out for their season opening bumming against Arsenal. You guys need to see th light man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Can't wait for Bruce to say he's had his eye on this lad for a while and he had the final say to bring him in I don't mind tbh. If he's getting decent players he has zero excuses if he can't get results. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No it's predominantly down to the scouts at Newcastle, Bruce just sanctioned the signing because he agreed he's an exciting prospect. He hadn't really been looking at strikers of that calibre at Wednesday but knew about him</p>— Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) <a href=" 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> And there it is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Joelideacon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 He's going to have to become one of the best in the Premier League over the next 2 years to turn a profit. Ashley has gone the Everton route here, looking at Lukaku in particular, spend £30-£40m and double it. Easier than turning £15m profit 3 times isn't it? The problem may be however if this summer becomes a watershed - Mcguire, Zaha, Longstaff to name 3 all being priced out of moves with stupid valuations as clubs don't need the cash due to TV deals. Solution? Players start signing 2 year deals max and look to make their millions on 3-4 signing on fees, why should the clubs get this lovely transfer cash and tie the players into 4 year deals. Bye bye to the buy to sell at a profit model Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Joelideacon. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Can't wait to watch Colback spraying passes into him. *attempting to spray passes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hopefully it will turn out to be one hell of a bad investment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 It feels like i'm just watching any other club signing a player, it isn't my club anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Has that wanker Keys come out yet and credited Bruce for using his own money to fund this, like he suggested Rafa did? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hopefully it will turn out to be one hell of a bad investment. I mean I’m all for boycotting and forcing Ashley out via protest. But i’ll never ever ever understand this mindset. The “wanting us to fail” mindset. It’s tiresome as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hopefully it will turn out to be one hell of a bad investment. I mean I’m all for boycotting and forcing Ashley out via protest. But i’ll never ever ever understand this mindset. The “wanting us to fail” mindset. It’s tiresome as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hopefully it will turn out to be one hell of a bad investment. I mean I’m all for boycotting and forcing Ashley out via protest. But i’ll never ever ever understand this mindset. The “wanting us to fail” mindset. It’s tiresome as f***. It isn't "us" anymore man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 It feels like i'm just watching any other club signing a player, it isn't my club anymore. This is a good way to put it. Even under Ashley's reign, there are many times I would've been excited by this signing...but this just feels like nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 It feels like i'm just watching any other club signing a player, it isn't my club anymore. This is a good way to put it. Even under Ashley's reign, there are many times I would've been excited by this signing...but this just feels like nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 just doesnt make sense. no sound of any interest from any other club. why? and how have they rated him at nearly £40m? based on what exactly? i'm sure Rafa could have spotted a more talented striker under the age of 25 that would have cost less than £40m. would they have to reveal his true price in the 2019/2010 accounts when they are finally released in 5 years time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hopefully it will turn out to be one hell of a bad investment. I mean I’m all for boycotting and forcing Ashley out via protest. But i’ll never ever ever understand this mindset. The “wanting us to fail” mindset. It’s tiresome as f***. It isn't "us" anymore man. Of course it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 So many people are going to lap this up man, can already tell from a few on here, guess who wins again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hopefully it will turn out to be one hell of a bad investment. I mean I’m all for boycotting and forcing Ashley out via protest. But i’ll never ever ever understand this mindset. The “wanting us to fail” mindset. It’s tiresome as f***. It isn't "us" anymore man. Of course it is. Is it bollox, but carry on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 It feels like i'm just watching any other club signing a player, it isn't my club anymore. Yep, it’s over for me. Haven’t even looked on the official site and don’t intend to. Painful but Ashley has taken away everything that means anything, there’s nothing to support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 It feels like i'm just watching any other club signing a player, it isn't my club anymore. On the plus side though, it's taken away a lot of the anxiety around transfer windows. Now when I see us linked with a player I genuinely don't get worked up about whether we sign him or not. If he does well I'll be pleased for him. If he flops...meh. Can't really lose since I'm not invested in the results any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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