madras Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: Howe said we have a pool of players we like as far as replacements are concerned, but obviously he can't guarantee how negotiations will go for any of those options. So wouldn't say no replacements lined up. Just a matter of if we can land any of them. The way we're led to believe Ashworth works is that there's replacements lined up for everyone just in case that ridiculous bid comes in that we can't turn down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 minute ago, madras said: The way we're led to believe Ashworth works is that there's replacements lined up for everyone just in case that ridiculous bid comes in that we can't turn down. Where are we led to believe that from? His time at Brighton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Can't imagine he'd have given too much thought to the "what if" scenario for a ridiculous bid for Chris Wood, though. It probably features a unicorn, father Christmas and a leprechaun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Where are we led to believe that from? His time at Brighton? Yeah, it was Brighton's whole ethos under him. Have to say I think Nickson and the recruitment team have also done an excellent job in continuing to scout and gather information on players even under Ashley when they continued to look at players we weren't likely to sign under him. I remember reading a bit on Nickson and his team and they apparently already had Botman and I think Guimaraes on the radar under Mike Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Just now, Abacus said: Can't imagine he'd have given too much thought to the "what if" scenario for a ridiculous bid for Chris Wood, though. It probably features a unicorn, father Christmas and a leprechaun. Don't think it's a case of considering 'what if' before then looking at players. The recruitment team are just continuously looking at prospects and gathering info on players that fit the team and what Howe is looking for in every position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) “Newcastle United striker Chris Wood has joined fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the transfer permanent.” Edited January 20, 2023 by Jack27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) It happen Quote Newcastle United striker Chris Wood has joined fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the transfer permanent. Edited January 20, 2023 by Skeletor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Wow that reads like he's not coming back. Is it a loan in words only? The clause must be something like, must turn up to training or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 minute ago, HawK said: Wow that reads like he's not coming back. Is it a loan in words only? The clause must be something like, must turn up to training or something. Obligation to buy = permanent transfer in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Hope they change their name to Nottingham Wood as a mark of respect. Best of luck big Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Yup. Sounds like FFP get around rather than any clauses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Just now, Menace said: Obligation to buy = permanent transfer in the summer. Yep, loan just in name then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Wood joined the Magpies from Burnley in January 2022 and helped Eddie Howe's side to move from the relegation places last season to an eventual 11th-placed finish - scoring vital goals in matches against Southampton and Fulham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Just now, Dokko said: Yup. Sounds like FFP get around rather than any clauses. I won't pretend to understand how cash later is better than cash now for our current FFP restriction considerations, but I'm sure they know what they're doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 minute ago, HawK said: I won't pretend to understand how cash later is better than cash now for our current FFP restriction considerations, but I'm sure they know what they're doing. A get around for Forest, not us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Now he's fucked off for good we can stop pretending he was useful last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Just now, Menace said: Now he's fucked off for good we can stop pretending he was useful last season He was, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 One of the best penalty takers we've ever had Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 …..I genuinely think he gave us a much needed lift last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Menace said: Now he's fucked off for good we can stop pretending he was useful last season Good luck with that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Gonna give away Eddie's tactics against us in the final isn't he Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Poor lad's face Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Forest have phrased it as a "conditional obligation". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Good luck to him and hope he does well there (and nothing to do with any potential activation clause stuff). We obviously overpaid, but we were definitely in a better position with him in the team than without, and while it was later more of a bit part role, our record since he joined was absolutely outstanding, and while fans will argue the extent, he definitely played some part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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