Collage Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 minutes ago, Yorkie said: I agree that he's absolutely indispensable to us; I just can't imagine there's anyone out there willing to pay 'most productive RB in the league' prices, due to his age. If we want to sell our 30-somethings then I'd say it's more about what someone is willing to pay. Well, there’s your answer. He’s worth more to us than what anyone would pay, most probably. So, no point selling him. If he wants out it’s a different matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 minutes ago, Nobody said: Wasn't he the best performing right back in Europe last season? Even taking his ave into regard, if you want to buy the best be prepared to pay a Premium. I think we can squeeze more than £11million out of someone, given his quality, but no one's paying 23-year-old prices for a 33-year-old. If we had no intention of recouping funds for our ageing squad members and the player wasn't interested in the move, we'd be in a far stronger bargaining position. Unfortunately I think the opposite is probably true re both of those aspects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 22 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: We paid £12m tbf Something that is universally accepted as a ridiculous bargain, well, well below what he's worth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancrate1892 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I think everyone would agree that 12m was an absolute steal when we bought him. Doesn't justify letting him go for less. Any fee should relate to his current stats not his age Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 7 hours ago, Kimbo said: If we got our money back and he wants to go then it’s ok I suppose. I think Bayern are looking for cheap deals though. I’ve not seen any figures mentioned yet, other than them preferring a loan. I think we got a cheap deal to buy him so ££10-12m and freeing up £140k of wages per week is decent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 43 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: 33 and literally running the show even on a poor season by his standards, or is it? He's a key player, probably Howe's first or second name on the team sheet each time we play. We'd never sell unless it's tactical move with all bases covered. I'll stand by what I've already said before, Darren Eales has created a shitstorm for Eddie and the club with his stupid badly timed announcement, that many misinterpreted that we need to sell. It's given journalists something to arse around with during this PL break, brought a lot of unnecessary attention our way in a stale January where bait is needed. I think you're making a very strong assumption here that it wasn't intentional. It wasn't even a live interview - it was a piece of media released by the club in conjunction with the accounts (plus some related media interviews). I'm not sure whether it was primarily driven by the need to 1) set fan expectations; 2) increase focus/coverage on FFP; or 3) bring as many clubs to the table as possible this month. Maybe all of the above. But whatever the reason I'm quite confident it would have been planned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 5 hours ago, timeEd32 said: I think you're making a very strong assumption here that it wasn't intentional. It wasn't even a live interview - it was a piece of media released by the club in conjunction with the accounts (plus some related media interviews). I'm not sure whether it was primarily driven by the need to 1) set fan expectations; 2) increase focus/coverage on FFP; or 3) bring as many clubs to the table as possible this month. Maybe all of the above. But whatever the reason I'm quite confident it would have been planned. I don't think it was intentional, more so careless, but it's more about the timing of it. I do think though he wasn't talking about any players in particular, or the need to sell or buy this window, it has likely been misunderstood by many though, and during this window caused the kind of reaction we're seeing by many, equally giving the press ammo, in a January where absolutely nothing is happening, therefore nothing to write about. I just think it makes Eddie's job harder, his players being discussed/ distracted in a period when Eddie's on a poor run, and the team are dropping down the league. You think Eales wanted to cause a media storm? I just think he runs his mouth a bit, like an excited puppy. Maybe I am barking up the wrong tree, but he's doing Howe no favours right now with all the players names in the media. Edited January 23 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaksbigrightfoot Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, Andy said: I don't know what's more laughable, the idea that we'd want £11m for him or the idea that Bayern wouldn't instantly stump up such a small fee for a player of his ability. He still has a good 2 or 3 years left in him tbh, 33 isn't as old as people make it out to be in the current game; it's not like he's had an injury plagued career. People are completely blinded by that dip on form he had in December, prior to that he was playing the best football of his career. He’s been dogshit since the day he came. Hardly done anything. I don’t know what Bayern see in him. He’s a bottom feeder. Worth nothing. ”please Bayern Munich be reading this bonkers forum and see what we really think of him” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Mukiele to Bayern trippier to psg Hakimi to newcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Henderson is 33 and went for how much in the summer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 7 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Does that mean deal off in Romani’s weird emoji shit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) Certainly pleased he's staying, even if I saw the merit in a sale. Part of me wants him to end his career here and possibly end up moving into coaching. Edited January 22 by STM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Re the likely fee, for comparison Ashley Cole went to Roma on a free aged 33 in summer 2014. He’d cost Chelsea over 7 million in 2006. Couldn’t have been many more expensive defenders back then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 37 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Mukiele to Bayern trippier to psg Hakimi to newcastle Aye go on then, you’ve twisted my arm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 37 minutes ago, Nobody said: Henderson is 33 and went for how much in the summer? 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I doubt anyone would be happy to see Trippier leave. Comfortably the best FB I’ve seen in B&W. But we’re going to see a lot of squad recycling in the coming years - lots of sales of players we might not sell ourselves. I’m perfectly happy to trust Howe and the board on those decisions at present - this isn’t Ashley-era Newcastle United. If Trippier stays, great. If he goes, I’ll happily back the current club management on that call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Basically, I don’t want to see this: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 12 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: I doubt anyone would be happy to see Trippier leave. Comfortably the best FB I’ve seen in B&W. But we’re going to see a lot of squad recycling in the coming years - lots of sales of players we might not sell ourselves. I’m perfectly happy to trust Howe and the board on those decisions at present - this isn’t Ashley-era Newcastle United. If Trippier stays, great. If he goes, I’ll happily back the current club management on that call. Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills and Boon Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 59 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: I doubt anyone would be happy to see Trippier leave. Comfortably the best FB I’ve seen in B&W. But we’re going to see a lot of squad recycling in the coming years - lots of sales of players we might not sell ourselves. I’m perfectly happy to trust Howe and the board on those decisions at present - this isn’t Ashley-era Newcastle United. If Trippier stays, great. If he goes, I’ll happily back the current club management on that call. The main worry I have isn't replacing him as a RB, because I think Tino will do a grand job. It's his leadership qualities and experience we'll miss. Hopefully that'll be addressed by some incoming recruits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheBrownBottle said: Basically, I don’t want to see this: Fan at the steps "Howeh lads, Eddie wouldn't sell Trippier without having someone else lined up" Tindal leaning over to whisper into Howe's ear: "Yes he fucking would" Edited January 22 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Just now, Kid Icarus said: Fan at the steps "Howeh lads, Eddie wouldn't sell Trippier without having someone else lined up" Tindal leaning over to whisper into Howe's ear: "Yes he fucking would" C21st Terry Mac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: I doubt anyone would be happy to see Trippier leave. Comfortably the best FB I’ve seen in B&W. But we’re going to see a lot of squad recycling in the coming years - lots of sales of players we might not sell ourselves. I’m perfectly happy to trust Howe and the board on those decisions at present - this isn’t Ashley-era Newcastle United. If Trippier stays, great. If he goes, I’ll happily back the current club management on that call. He's still a fantastic player so let's just enjoy his contribution while he's here. I'd have sold him for anything over £12m just because of his age and depreciating value but if no one wants him then let's at least enjoy what he brings to the table over the next couple of years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: Basically, I don’t want to see this: Might we worth it just to see the beige Chinos/Rollneck Jumper combo again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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