The College Dropout Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Nine said: I’m not saying be content with the business we’ve already done, I’m saying have some faith that we will get what we need come the end of the window. Fair. Worst case, I thought we might panic ourselves into some big signings close to the window closing. More likely pre-Ashworth though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Btw i prefered the leaky leaky approach. This is desperate. The thing is the idea that Ashworth can shut off the leaks just seems unrealistic to me. He has no control over agents and other clubs, and they are leaky the vast majority of the time. My feeling is that we're monitoring things and hoping that moves other clubs make free up a target. If that doesn't happen though we're not going to spend the money for the sake of it, we'll look to get a loan or two and wait until the next window to spend. I think the lack of leaks is likely more to do with not much happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakzz Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Btw i prefered the leaky leaky approach. This is desperate. Haha for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakzz Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Where is @Ando7 when needed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just now, Kimbo said: The thing is the idea that Ashworth can shut off the leaks just seems unrealistic to me. He has no control over agents and other clubs, and they are leaky the vast majority of the time. My feeling is that we're monitoring things and hoping that moves other clubs make free up a target. If that doesn't happen though we're not going to spend the money for the sake of it, we'll look to get a loan or two and wait until the next window to spend. I think the lack of leaks is likely more to do with not much happening. This is my fear. A slow start to the season, might actually help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 minute ago, JonBez comesock said: I am chilled aswell …but disagree about the good windows though it’s a 5/6 out of 10 (in my opinion) Pope / Keeper - Similar in standard to dubravka (so won’t effect general play) Targett - We had him last season so no improvement/ same as last year 1 real addition (outfield) Botman - Great signing / great addition It's difficult to grade a transfer window that has five weeks left to run. We've addressed a problem position at left back, strengthened the goal keeping department and brought in one of Europe's best young centre backs. Howe has said that we want another couple in the attacking department and I have no reason to doubt him. Whether we manage to bring in long term targets of Bruno's quality or a stopgap such as Burn, I'm sure they'll strengthen us no end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, snakzz said: Where is @Ando7 when needed? Taking a few weeks to write his next post: "Something will happen by next week" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, Kimbo said: The thing is the idea that Ashworth can shut off the leaks just seems unrealistic to me. He has no control over agents and other clubs, and they are leaky the vast majority of the time. My feeling is that we're monitoring things and hoping that moves other clubs make free up a target. If that doesn't happen though we're not going to spend the money for the sake of it, we'll look to get a loan or two and wait until the next window to spend. I think the lack of leaks is likely more to do with not much happening. I'm sure they said, when they took over, they would prefer not to do business in January, but this year it was imperative. I don't think we'll be waiting to buy in Jan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: It's difficult to grade a transfer window that has five weeks left to run. We've addressed a problem position at left back, strengthened the goal keeping department and brought in one of Europe's best young centre backs. Howe has said that we want another couple in the attacking department and I have no reason to doubt him. Whether we manage to bring in long term targets of Bruno's quality or a stopgap such as Burn, I'm sure they'll strengthen us no end. With the season starting next week,... you do have to start rating it from now.\ You taker Arsenal and Spurs. Nearly all key positions filled in time to participate in pre-season. Good window. City - still chasing 1 player but everyone signed nice and early. Then you have Chelsea, Man United.. us... key potentially season defining transfers will happen in the last 5 weeks and most likely after the season has already started. It cannot be an ideal window. We've got enough stop-gaps for now. We need another 2 players - a level above what we have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Let's not forget, this will be the first summer transfer deadline day in about 15 year where we will have our eyes open and react to the market, where if someone becomes available who we want we'll make the move. None of this "closed for business" bullshit we've been fed for years. I reckon we get a striker in the next week or two and then a right winger arrives later on, possibly even a loan deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, snakzz said: Where is @Ando7 when needed? Somewhere, doing something, soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Did we decide where Werner would fit in the side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, snakzz said: Where is @Ando7 when needed? Why, do you need help to repaint your house or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Re Broja Edwards claims we are out. Taylor also says most likely out because he wants a permanent move now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 24 minutes ago, snakzz said: Where is @Ando7 when needed? Ashworth found out he was leaking info and sacked him maybe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Most reliable news sources want three of a player, an agent, a buying club or a selling club to verify a story before they'll run with a it. By shutting off verification from the buying end, we make it a hell of a lot more difficult for reporters to do their job, particularly the local lads. A few of the rumours that we do hear will probably have some substance, such as Gordon, Harrison and Sesko because its in the agents or selling clubs interest to make our interest public knowledge. If a local journo hears one of these rumours and gets a no comment from the club and they're not well connected to the selling club, it won't be reported because they've been unable to verify. In January the club were happily talking to the media and journos were getting breifs on Carlos and Botman every other day. This summer Targett and Pope were done within circa 48 hours of breaking and the Italian press broke the Botman news, our lads didn't follow up for a few hours. It's impossible for Ashworth to shut down everything, but he's certainly made reporters lives more difficult. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: With the season starting next week,... you do have to start rating it from now.\ You taker Arsenal and Spurs. Nearly all key positions filled in time to participate in pre-season. Good window. City - still chasing 1 player but everyone signed nice and early. Then you have Chelsea, Man United.. us... key potentially season defining transfers will happen in the last 5 weeks and most likely after the season has already started. It cannot be an ideal window. We've got enough stop-gaps for now. We need another 2 players - a level above what we have. No you don't, it'd be like grading your season in February. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 38 minutes ago, snakzz said: Where is @Ando7 when needed? Where he’s always been when it comes to transfers, in the dark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I think we could have done deals yesterday if we just wanted players who improve us slightly, so the likes of Cornet, Dennis or Sarr. Available and in our price range. That we haven't bitten makes me think we must still be confident of landing a higher level of forward, maybe we are just waiting until the market opens up as the window gets smaller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prefabtoon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Were just waiting for the £140m Provi Loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 If we were trying to genuinely make an attempt at top 4, having everything lined up before the season starts is more important as the margins are much tighter. As it stands, I think we'll be aiming for top 10 and a cup run, which gives us some leeway to not panic for the start of the season. It also gives us a short window to see how the squad performs in real matches to help steer final recruitment decisions. While it's always ideal to have everyone in early, it's not the be all. Our manager very successfully integrated a number of new players mid-season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, TRon said: I think we could have done deals yesterday if we just wanted players who improve us slightly, so the likes of Cornet, Dennis or Sarr. Available and in our price range. That we haven't bitten makes me think we must still be confident of landing a higher level of forward, maybe we are just waiting until the market opens up as the window gets smaller. Saw Sarr and Dennis linked earlier today. Surprisingly decent stats between them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/07/28/benoit-badiashile-newcastle-united-transfer-deal-eyed/ The original source is our friends from Media Foot, so to be taken with a truck load of salt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, prefabtoon said: Were just waiting for the £140m Provi Loan Well it does mean we might be able to do deals which were previously off the table because selling clubs want a lot of money up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I know it's dull but I genuinely prefer this to weeks/months of tedious "will he/won't he" crap where they're a future legend one minute and a scumbag the next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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