Fantail Breeze Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: How many frustrated with the Bakker deal supposedly being off have seen him play ? I get attached to every player we are linked with and disappointed immediately afterward, even if I have no idea who they are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotia1997 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Bakker one I was surprised at, Leverkusen not had him at the club long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Bakker is probably just another one we've enquired about that's been made more of in the media. Most 'bids' aren't actually bids after all. I would imagine we've got a pretty wide net on all positions in case we can't get our primary targets, so the links might even be genuine, but the bids probably haven't gone in at this point while we are still chasing our preferred players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I don't think Bakker was ever on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, scotia1997 said: Bakker one I was surprised at, Leverkusen not had him at the club long. This. If you're selling after 6 months, there has to be a really compelling reason. A few £m profit didn't seem to be it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 When does the window close? Feels like if we don't get significant movement in next 48 hours we aren't going to get what we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, TRon said: I would imagine we've got a pretty wide net on all positions in case we can't get our primary targets, so the links might even be genuine, but the bids probably haven't gone in at this point while we are still chasing our preferred players. Yep, you'd imagine so. I think it was Downie (along with others) who said that general interest or an enquiry is often presented in the media aa a bid to spice up the story. A majority of those enquiries won't even materialise into a bid. That's before you consider the amount of agent shenanigans that'll be taking place. It's difficult to know what is genuine in the click bait era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 We are either incredibly impressive poker players, or we are taking a massive risk. I'd be pressing that big red panic button around about now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, ponsaelius said: When does the window close? Feels like if we don't get significant movement in next 48 hours we aren't going to get what we need. Monday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: When does the window close? Feels like if we don't get significant movement in next 48 hours we aren't going to get what we need. spoken like a true bed-wetter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotia1997 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Chris_R said: This. If you're selling after 6 months, there has to be a really compelling reason. A few £m profit didn't seem to be it. It doesn't make any sense for him to be leaving, pretty sure he signed there on a 4 year deal from what I've read. A regular starter for them aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 The longer it goes the more exciting Monday will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: The longer it goes the more exciting Monday will be. And terrifying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotia1997 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: When does the window close? Feels like if we don't get significant movement in next 48 hours we aren't going to get what we need. Plenty of time to get deals done. Would make sense for the likes of Lingard to get tied up before the weekend. You'll be likely to see loans happen over the coming days then players signing I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 To be honest after years of emotional detachment under Ashley I'm still finding it very hard to claw my way back in to giving a fuck about NUFC. Part of me is just so relieved to see him gone that I don't really care what happens - at least it's something different. Blaze of glory signings and easy survival, or car crash failure in the market and embarrassing relegation for PIF. At least the actors and the story has changed from the previous 14 years of utter pointlessness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 "£10 a tit, and a fiver for his arse" Bakkerway, not today, disco lady Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: To be honest after years of emotional detachment under Ashley I'm still finding it very hard to claw my way back in to giving a fuck about NUFC. Part of me is just so relieved to see him gone that I don't really care what happens - at least it's something different. Blaze of glory signings and easy survival, or car crash failure in the market and embarrassing relegation for PIF. At least the actors and the story has changed from the previous 14 years of utter pointlessness. Same. I just wish they did something super exciting. There is a lot of pragmatism, which makes sense, but would love just one Ben Arfa type signing - or investment in loads of exciting youth. That would rock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Is Graeme Bailey reliable at all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Collage said: Is Graeme Bailey reliable at all? Depends on what he's said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I only see this as being accurate if we think that Botman and Carlos will be cheaper in the summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, ManDoon said: SUCH an ANNOYING writing STYLE **Sad @manorpark noises** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: This is a load of crap, unless we spunk 500m in the next week. In the summer there will be new commercial partners worth hundreds of millions, plus the fact Ashley spent nothing for 14 years means the club's books are in great shape regarding the FFP (the fact the club is fucked is irrelevant). The journos know as little as we do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Hundreds of billions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Can we please F off Carlos and invest in a midfielder. I don’t even care about getting a CB at this point. I'm sort of inclined to agree. I think we'll have our pick of CB's in the summer and it will cost half the money. Risky to pin our hopes on Schar and co, but they were decent enough up until this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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