gdm Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, HTT II said: I’m just saying you cant deny someone from doing their job just because they’ve been accused of something, if he’s guilty then he will go to prison. I wouldn’t sign hi, personally on the basis that he could be found guilty. You said he shouldn’t be playing. Should probably be suspended on full pay while investigated. Tho would very harsh on him and his career if he is innocent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, maze said: Yes, and what prevented them from doing anything in December? There is no laws preventing them from agreeing contracts with players, launching bids or do negotiations? Absolutely non. Also, with the spinless squad we got, do you really think this would make them care or fight less? They have already given up… Because for the most part selling clubs won’t do a deal before the window opens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, maze said: Yes, and what prevented them from doing anything in December? There is no laws preventing them from agreeing contracts with players, launching bids or do negotiations? Absolutely non. Also, with the spinless squad we got, do you really think this would make them care or fight less? They have already given up… I don’t disagree in the theory, but it seems very rare in football. Maybe clubs just don’t want the distraction of taking offers to let their players leave throughout the start of the season, dunno. Anyway, of course they need to be as quick as possible. But I don’t think Trippier in and 2 CBs close is that bad at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, HTT II said: I’m just saying you cant deny someone from doing their job just because they’ve been accused of something, if he’s guilty then he will go to prison. I wouldn’t sign hi, personally on the basis that he could be found guilty. You said he shouldn’t be playing. There was uproar when Adam Johnson was playing though, considering the controversy it brings to the club I wouldn't risk it at all. No denying he's a cracking player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Menace said: There was uproar when Adam Johnson was playing though, considering the controversy it brings to the club I wouldn't risk it at all. No denying he's a cracking player Wasn’t the uproar because the club had proof he was sending her dodgy messages and still played him Edited January 9, 2022 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Man Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Almost certainly bullshit but.. Linked to Suarez at end of season here: https://www.elnacional.cat/es/deportes/barca-bin-salman-estrella-newcastle-luis-suarez_692294_102.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, gdm said: Wasn’t the uproar because the club had proof he was sending her dodgy messages He admitted he had kissed her to the club, IIRC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, Dandy Man said: Almost certainly bullshit but.. Linked to Suarez at end of season here: https://www.elnacional.cat/es/deportes/barca-bin-salman-estrella-newcastle-luis-suarez_692294_102.html Why the fuck not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 What happened to our academy / reserve striker options? Do we have any? With Gayle out, we could’ve started with one of them yesterday? Or does everyone have covid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Again, judging yesterdays performance, if we don’t upgrade that central midfield position we will be royally fucked for the rest of the season, no matter who we bring in for the other positions. It’s where we lose games and needs rectified this window urgently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, kisearch said: More like.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I'd definitely take a chance on Morelos. His disciplinary record is terrible but I don't think that necessarily follows him elsewhere to such an extent. Scotland is a lot more hate filled in general in football I would say than England and he wouldn't face the same vitriol every week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, reefatoon said: Again, judging yesterdays performance, if we don’t upgrade that central midfield position we will be royally fucked for the rest of the season, no matter who we bring in for the other positions. It’s where we lose games and needs rectified this window urgently. Almost as important as a striker and defender. To be in a situation where Shelvey is undroppable due to the other options available says it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I've said all along that we need players in every position. If they have the finance, and a good player becomes available, sign them. It doesn't matter what position they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, STM said: I've said all along that we need players in every position. If they have the finance, and a good player becomes available, sign them. It doesn't matter what position they are. That’s pretty much what Howe said in his press conference on Friday as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: Almost as important as a striker and defender. To be in a situation where Shelvey is undroppable due to the other options available says it all. Totally agree. There was an example in yesterdays game around the 70 minute mark, where they were attacking and were a few yards outside of our box and Shelvey was standing there bent over with his hands on his hips. Now this is against a lower third division team and is unforgivable for me as their player just went by him with the ball. Edited January 9, 2022 by reefatoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, reefatoon said: Again, judging yesterdays performance, if we don’t upgrade that central midfield position we will be royally fucked for the rest of the season, no matter who we bring in for the other positions. It’s where we lose games and needs rectified this window urgently. Its obvious to me, this window they need to be utterly ruthless. They need to replace 70-80% of the entire 1st team. Howe must know who the bad eggs are and they need to be moved out, either loans, sales (yeah right) or just paid off. It needs to be a cull. Before I was thinking, takeover, players will respond postively to new owners, new enthused crowd etc. They really haven't. Fuck em, get rid as soon as replacement found. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Speaks volumes that Shelvey and Ritchie was the first names Rafa wanted to bin off and they're still starting for us week on week - and they both got rewarded with new contracts also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dembacha Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Menace said: Speaks volumes that Shelvey and Ritchie was the first names Rafa wanted to bin off and they're still starting for us week on week - and they both got rewarded with new contracts also Did Benitez not buy Ritchie ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Time to start getting closure on whatever deals we are trying.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 I'd love to see some of the aforementioned binned off, but Longstaff aside - and that's only via a Rafa connection - it says a great deal that nobody is coming in for the likes of Ritchie and Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dembacha said: Did Benitez not buy Ritchie ? He did, and he did really well for the Championship season. I think Rafa knew he wasn't Prem quality though, and this was what 4 years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Should have sold him to Bournemouth when the bid for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Man Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, reefatoon said: Totally agree. There was an example in yesterdays game around the 70 minute mark, where they were attacking and were a few yards outside of our box and Shelvey was standing there bent over with his hands on his hips. Now this is against a lower third division team and is unforgivable for me as their player just went by him with the ball. I think Shelvey tends to get off a bit light and escape criticism given the glaring deficiencies elsewhere and because he can pick a pass or hit a shot. But it is criminal the amount of times he does that hunched over shite pretending to want to close a man down when really he has no intention of doing so. If we are going to have him starting every game in that deep lying playmaker/quarterback role till end of season then it's not going to end well, has shown time and again he hasn't got the stomach for a battle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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