Dinho lad Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 The lad is unplayable on his day, but as ever - his fitness is the real question. It's a no brainer, for me. Hopefully now that's he's playing for a club he loves, especially that it is an opportunity through a somewhat unexpected second chance, he'll get his act together and look after himself a little bit better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Not the best window, but certainly not the worst. Added competiton for both fullbacks/wingbacks. There's a lot of pressure on Joelinton, ASM and Almiron to replace the goals we've lost from last season. Kept Longstaff, Schar and Hayden, as well. Those three staying is actually a real bonus and a genuine surprise tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 It’s been ok. Not remarkable but better than I expected (my expectations were low) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poor Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 had rafa stayed i have to admit i would be quite satisfied with everything. sigh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Single worst summer I've had as a Newcastle fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 QW Single worst summer I've had as a Newcastle fan. What summer was it just Boywer or Butt I'm starting to forget now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yerdas El Savon Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Single worst summer I've had as a Newcastle fan. Aye, but that's got nowt to do with transfers. That's all Rafa and the fakeover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 nah summer post first relegation was worse players going, no one coming in, the barry moat saga, no manager and the bannana kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 If we had kept Rondon and Perez and signed a good CM along with the other signings we made, then it had been very good. Now, not so much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 In terms of signings, I think it's been a decent window. Would have liked a CM but at the end of the day the signings don't serve a sporting purpose so what's the point? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 If we had kept Rondon and Perez and signed a good CM along with the other signings we made, then it had been very good. Now, not so much. I think Joelinton could be an upgrade for us. He's obviously more versatile, looks like he offers the same qualities as Rondon, probably pacier but is also able to carry the ball forward which should add another dimension to our attack. Dennis Wise told me this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Not the best window, but certainly not the worst. Added competiton for both fullbacks/wingbacks. There's a lot of pressure on Joelinton, ASM and Almiron to replace the goals we've lost from last season. Kept Longstaff, Schar and Hayden, as well. Those three staying is actually a real bonus and a genuine surprise tbh. The squad still needs trimming down to 25. I can see one of Schar or Lejeune being sold abroad. Dubravka too, possibly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 If we had kept Rondon and Perez and signed a good CM along with the other signings we made, then it had been very good. Now, not so much. I think Joelinton could be an upgrade for us. He's obviously more versatile, looks like he offers the same qualities as Rondon, probably pacier but is also able to carry the ball forward which should add another dimension to our attack. Dennis Wise told me this. Yes he could, but we have no depth at CF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I think Joelinton would have been fine as Perez replacement, but not for Rondon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Window would have been much better if Rafa was still in charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 If we signed Joelinton for £10m-£15m then everyone would be worried. His alleged price tag is covering up a lot of cracks, his stats simply don’t inspire you. Even if you argue that he brings others into play more, we still don’t have that player who can put away the chances he’s supposed to make. Even if by some chance he does become a hit and bangs in the goals, then at £40m (if you believe that fee), it would simply take a £50m-£55m fee for Ashley to sell him and we’ll be right back at square one. For what it’s worth, £50m-£55m is the type of fee the likes of Everton, Leicester, West Ham etc will all be willing to pay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 This window in isolation is quite good tbf. Joelinton is a gamble but so is every signing. Gayle/Carroll is better backup than Joselu. Saint-Maximin and Almiron is pretty exciting. Kept all the rest of our best players and got players in at wing back where we were quite weak, even if they are also gambles/unproven Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Completely up in the air for the wrong reasons as per Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 This window in isolation is quite good tbf. Joelinton is a gamble but so is every signing. Gayle/Carroll is better backup than Joselu. Saint-Maximin and Almiron is pretty exciting. Kept all the rest of our best players and got players in at wing back where we were quite weak, even if they are also gambles/unproven We still needs a better midfielder, and another winger. We could have done with getting a back up forward who stands a chance of not being united as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 This window in isolation is quite good tbf. Joelinton is a gamble but so is every signing. Gayle/Carroll is better backup than Joselu. Saint-Maximin and Almiron is pretty exciting. Kept all the rest of our best players and got players in at wing back where we were quite weak, even if they are also gambles/unproven I think we should have signed Almiron's old partner Josef Martínez rather than Saint Maximin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 This window in isolation is quite good tbf. Joelinton is a gamble but so is every signing. Gayle/Carroll is better backup than Joselu. Saint-Maximin and Almiron is pretty exciting. Kept all the rest of our best players and got players in at wing back where we were quite weak, even if they are also gambles/unproven I think we should have signed Almiron's old partner Josef Martínez rather than Saint Maximin I have been saying this for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 It was a remarkable window for Bruce because he's never been at a club of this stature and been in the PL in this era of these kind of fees. So yes it was remarkable for ol' Brucey boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I suppose Saint Maximin must have a better potential sell on fee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I suppose Saint Maximin must have a better potential sell on fee And that's why he was signed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Single worst summer I've had as a Newcastle fan. Totally agree. I've supported them for 32 years. Couldn't be more disenfranchised with the club, the majority of fans or the ownership than I am right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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