morpeth mag Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 At least he'll know Hendrick's game when he arrives Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) I'm not sure 20 mil - in January, to the richest club in the world, in a really desperate situation, for a striker with 10 or more PL goals the last 4 seasons running - really is that surprising a fee in 2022. Also, he our first Kiwi? Edited January 11, 2022 by Inferior Acuña Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) He's exactly what we need now, PL experience and great in the air. Amazed Burnley let us have him. Edited January 11, 2022 by hakka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, TRon said: It's a disgusting fee, but it will save us £100m if his goals keep us up. That's how I'm going to look at it. Is it though, as you say if it keeps us up its shrewd business Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) I think if we were signing him AND Botman, the feelings might be generally a bit more positive. Time will tell, but at least we'll have a physical presence up top and a big set piece threat that we wouldn't have had otherwise. Might get us the win on Saturday in what will probably be a tense, tight and shit game. Edited January 11, 2022 by LionOfGosforth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: I was gonna say Shelvey, but he had been dropped iirc. Aye I thought of him just as I typed it. Hendrick and Colback were frees. Can’t be going as far back as someone like Carr? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Think he's in need of a new challenge. Hopefully that can help us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 As much as I hate him, Edwards broke this. Fair play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonAbroad Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Also, just because we've met the release clause, is there anything that stops Burnley refusing to sign off on the paperwork now until January 31st? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, Memphis said: If we can't get a halfway decent striker for less than 30-40 million, how far do you really think Burnley can make 25m stretch? They'll probably buy some lump from League one. Was going to say they might use that money to get someone in from Europe on loan, but not easy reeling those in, as we are seeing ourselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Agreed that it's a rancid fee, but needs must. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Worth the risk considering our position. Bet we can recoup at least half of the money down the line as strikers like him are always in demand in the wankership. Hopefully I wont jinx him, but I have a feeling he will not bow down to the pressure (similar to Murphy/Best) and show the rest of the team that they dont have to be shit scared every time they attempt a shot at goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: As much as I hate him, Edwards broke this. Fair play. Tipped off from Sky tbh.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 SSN reporting its possible the clause doesn't kick in till the summer. Burnley may have just decided to cash in. Soz if Giggs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Am gonna go out on a limb here, I predict he’ll score 12+ goals for us between now and end of season. That could be a few close 1-0’s if we manage to sort out the defence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 minute ago, ManDoon said: Yeah I would think so, I can’t think of anyone else at all Matt Ritchie I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmk Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 We should have done this deal on transfer deadline day to ensure they can't sign a replacement & focused on getting someone else in right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Dr Jinx said: Am gonna go out on a limb here, I predict he’ll score 12+ goals for us between now and end of season. That could be a few close 1-0’s if we manage to sort out the defence That's literally Mo Salah type statistics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 minute ago, dcmk said: We should have done this deal on transfer deadline day to ensure they can't sign a replacement & focused on getting someone else in right now. I think we should focus on trying to win some games, not play 4D chess with Alan Pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 £20m for a one in three PL striker, in our current predicament, isn’t too bad. We need a squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Cunting it up to the big man, gerrin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Fair play. Desperate times call for desperate measures I'd say. 20M is a fucking hell of a lot for Chris Wood mind but if he keeps us up, it'll be worth it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Better than Carroll, better than Mitro - both of whom loads on here had a massive hard on for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Meh. Better than nowt. But 25m Hell’s teeth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 This is our Grant Hanley! 20 million pounds seems like a lot but there's a few positives, namely he can score in this league, it weakens a rival and he's (hopefully?) in for Watford. I would hope this isn't our only striker, but it's far from disappointing. If you want disappointment, I just realised after 40 minutes the oven was only on 50 degrees instead of 200, now that's disappointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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