ExiledGeordie Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) 47 minutes ago, ohmelads said: It would probably hurt us in the short term, but sometimes there's a smart time to sell. Trippier has been instrumental in turning us around and is a leader in the group, so I would worry about his departure. But if we keep him, what's the plan next season? If Trippier is number 1 then not only does it hold Tino back, but chances are Trippier's performances start to drop with age while his wages don't. If he's number 2 or rotating, then his wages are just too high to be a bit-part player. We could give those wages to someone who starts every game and improves the first XI not just now but hopefully for years to come. Whether we keep or sell, Trippier's time as a top player is limited. You need a squad, but with FFP we're not allowed anywhere near the same spend as the Sky 6. We're going to have to make these types of difficult decisions and the key is is all about timing. We could hang onto him too long and end up with a high earner whose legs are going and limited interest from clubs that can afford his wages. If we were touch and go for 4th right now, this would be a much harder decision. There is more of an argument to think a bit longer term now with the way this season has gone. Great post. Instrumental in our turnaround but it’s the kind of bold decision that FFP forces that might mean we let him go. I had a patient in the other day who was ex police and appeared to be fairly ITK with Mag links. Decent bloke, didn’t come across like a bullshitter but who knows if there was any truth in it. Either way he was saying we were actively trying to move Tripper, Lascelles and Almiron on this window. Having Tino and Krafth as RB options and using Trippiers wages and any transfer fee on forward options or other areas might be what they’re leaning towards. Edited January 21 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I'm OOTL I guess but do we hate Craig Hope now? Wasn't he #ourguy for a while cause of his anti-Bruce stance? Or maybe that was someone else Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, Chicane said: I'm OOTL I guess but do we hate Craig Hope now? Wasn't he #ourguy for a while cause of his anti-Bruce stance? Or maybe that was someone else Aye, he bought a lot of goodwill with fans for being one of the few journalists to cast a critical eye on Bruce. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, Chicane said: I'm OOTL I guess but do we hate Craig Hope now? Wasn't he #ourguy for a while cause of his anti-Bruce stance? Or maybe that was someone else He was never my guy. Two cunts don’t make a right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobsonsWonderland Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Never mind any personal rumours. It's Bayern Munich, one of the top elite clubs in Europe. As much as I Iove Newcastle, I think every players head would be turned if they were interested! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, RobsonsWonderland said: Never mind any personal rumours. It's Bayern Munich, one of the top elite clubs in Europe. As much as I Iove Newcastle, I think every players head would be turned if they were interested! It's probs his last chance to win a trophy as well. Still be gutted if he goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 We dont have much to play anymore this season so no big issue letting him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghandis Flip-Flop Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 7 minutes ago, duo said: It's probs his last chance to win a trophy as well. Still be gutted if he goes. This 100%, I mean it’s literally the reason Kane went there in the summer too. Although Leverkusen seem to be throwing a spanner in the works currently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Pretty wild for Bayern to have Kane banging so many goals in but still not be top of the league. Go Leverkusen! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I'm 100% convinced both go they will be replaced with quality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Didn't realise he's no longer cup-tied and can still play in the champo league for bayern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 8 minutes ago, Ben said: I'm 100% convinced both go they will be replaced with quality This window ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 7 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: This window ? Hopefully not. Better value in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Possibly losing Wilson, Trippier & Lascelles in this window. That's a lot of leadership, experience and character. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 This story gone away yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, Dokko said: Possibly losing Wilson, Trippier & Lascelles in this window. That's a lot of leadership, experience and character. That would be this season finished for good imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Will spew if losing Lascelles and Trippier leads to Dan Burn being captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just now, Sima said: Will spew if losing Lascelles and Trippier leads to Dan Burn being captain. Why? He doesn't half pick up some unnecessary flack does wor Burny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 It does appear that not all is well at the club at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 24 minutes ago, Sima said: Will spew if losing Lascelles and Trippier leads to Dan Burn being captain. Only if it meant it was under the condition of him always starting and playing 89 mins per game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Looks like he’s away. Guess we’ve written this season off as a rebuild Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 25 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Why? He doesn't half pick up some unnecessary flack does wor Burny. Just doesn’t scream long term. You’d be changing captains again within a few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 26 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Why? He doesn't half pick up some unnecessary flack does wor Burny. It’s crazy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 10 minutes ago, Sima said: Just doesn’t scream long term. You’d be changing captains again within a few years. That's fair enough but we've demonstrated with Lascelles that you can have a club captain that doesn't even feature that much. I think he's the obvious candidate for that role should Lascelles move on at some point (I'd be surprised if he left now tbh). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 10 minutes ago, Yorkie said: That's fair enough but we've demonstrated with Lascelles that you can have a club captain that doesn't even feature that much. I think he's the obvious candidate for that role should Lascelles move on at some point (I'd be surprised if he left now tbh). Burn or Longstaff. Bruno would be my choice because he’s a leader and absolute heartbeat of the side but depends on appetite to make someone captain with a clearly flagged and publicised release clause on their contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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