Shearergol Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Cronky said: RE Wilson - It seemed like a serious injury. If anyone has more positive news about a return, do tell. Chelsea's likely to be the earliest we see him return. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I remember hearing or reading somewhere that it had been studied whether teams facing relegation fight should buy defenders or strikers, good backline or proven goalscorers. And it’s always been about finding better attackers and getting goals to help keep safe. We went completely the other direction, so it will be interesting to see. If we get relegated now, questions should be asked about January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 That said, I bet not too many sides have stayed up averaging around two concessions a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Elephant said: I remember hearing or reading somewhere that it had been studied whether teams facing relegation fight should buy defenders or strikers, good backline or proven goalscorers. And it’s always been about finding better attackers and getting goals to help keep safe. We went completely the other direction, so it will be interesting to see. If we get relegated now, questions should be asked about January. Although our main problem has been conceding goals, particularly late on. We've had no problem taking the lead, we'd be top 6 if we had seen out all of the matches we took the lead in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Any strikers out there that are free agents? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, arnonel said: Any strikers out there that are free agents? Could be wrong but I think a 36 year old Bafetimbi Gomis is a free agent now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, arnonel said: Any strikers out there that are free agents? Diego Costa, just a few posts up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jackie Broon said: Although our main problem has been conceding goals, particularly late on. We've had no problem taking the lead, we'd be top 6 if we had seen out all of the matches we took the lead in. So that nobody misunderstand me, I’m happy with Targett, Burn and Trippier, they make our defense better, especially Trippier. One thing also to remember that we have put about £93 million for Joelinton, Willock and Wood, so with them we have one of the most expensive top-3 in the league. Doesn’t really feel like it though. While waiting for Wilson and hoping for ASM to stay fit, they have to start performing alot better when it comes to scoring goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Just now, Emotic said: Diego Costa, just a few posts up. Hope somebody tells it to Amanda, because I’m not sure if they are aware of that, because we definitely should be in for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 6 minutes ago, Elephant said: One thing also to remember that we have put about £93 million for Joelinton, Willock and Wood Joelinton £40m Wood £25m Willock £20m Unless I've missed something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Thought Costa was going back to Brazil ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, McCormick said: Could be wrong but I think a 36 year old Bafetimbi Gomis is a free agent now Crikey! That is a blast from the past!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Thought Costa was going back to Brazil ? He did and has now left Absolutely should be in for him now imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17505418/free-transfers-costa-arsenal-jack-wilshere/ Fill yer boots, boys! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1558995/Newcastle-transfer-news-free-agents-Diego-Costa-Mateo-Musacchio-Wallace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Elephant said: So that nobody misunderstand me, I’m happy with Targett, Burn and Trippier, they make our defense better, especially Trippier. One thing also to remember that we have put about £93 million for Joelinton, Willock and Wood, so with them we have one of the most expensive top-3 in the league. Doesn’t really feel like it though. While waiting for Wilson and hoping for ASM to stay fit, they have to start performing alot better when it comes to scoring goals. Hopefully if Bruno gives us more control in midfield our attacking players could start to look a lot better than they do at the moment. They've just been feeding off scraps hoyed up to them so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Manxst said: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1558995/Newcastle-transfer-news-free-agents-Diego-Costa-Mateo-Musacchio-Wallace Costa is a no brainer for me.. nothing to loss in giving him a chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Is this only paper talk? Hope it becomes something we look into. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Fuck it, just get Zapata to "do a Neymar" and "buy out his own contract" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, Manxst said: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1558995/Newcastle-transfer-news-free-agents-Diego-Costa-Mateo-Musacchio-Wallace Elkeson is an interesting one. Double champions league winner with Evergrande and definitely knows where the net is. He's getting on a bit now but could do a job for us until the end of the season. Deifferent option to both Wood and Gayle too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, loki679 said: Elkeson is an interesting one. Double champions league winner with Evergrande and definitely knows where the net is. He's getting on a bit now but could do a job for us until the end of the season. Deifferent option to both Wood and Gayle too. I always wanted a Chinese National player on our books! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 33 minutes ago, Chris_R said: Joelinton £40m Wood £25m Willock £20m Unless I've missed something? Took it from Transfermarkt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 My favourite days of the year.. free transfer searching post window day. Would take Costa on a short term to seasons end. Absolutely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fernandinho/profil/spieler/230937 https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marlos/profil/spieler/68778 These two were very Ben Arfa-like in their prime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 44 minutes ago, toontownman said: My favourite days of the year.. free transfer searching post window day. Would take Costa on a short term to seasons end. Absolutely. Yeah, even if he needed a week or two to recover from a month long bender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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