Stal Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Maybe this is a work, much like the loaning of Saudi based players nonsense? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 minute ago, manorpark said: Is he considering it? What makes you, or anyone else, think that he is? The silence is deafening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 You really expect a statement from Ashworth or the club about clickbait articles in tattle rags like the Daily Mail and The Sun ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: You really expect a statement from Ashworth or the club about clickbait articles in tattle rags like the Daily Mail and The Sun ? None of the sports journos with any gravitas have mentioned anything, well at least yet. When they do then the this might have legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BShearer Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) I was quite delighted with his work until this summer transfer window. the weeks of rumours about Szoboszlai and Maddison to end up with Barnes not great imo (while those strengthen our league rivals big time), while the Tonali one is a horrible transfer so far and we were played big time by his agent and Milan as well. wonder what the mood is when next time we chat to his agent. I wonder if he tell us us he didnt know about Tonali's betting issues lol. Hall is also an interesting one, not given much playing time despite the horrible injury issues in all department. Howe hates to rotate so once we have more defenders back Hall aint gonna play more than now which is also limited now. if he can pull some magic in January window that would be great I just cannot see money available for that apart from some loans. sell Ritchie and Targett to Al Ittihad for 75m each to make some money. Edited December 20, 2023 by BShearer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Szob is getting pelters for being shite for a while from Liverpool fans, FYI. Not convinced the plan to make him a CM will work out long term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Maddison, Diaby and Livramento would have been mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) Timeline. Gary Neville says he would do a good job at Man U He replied "First of all, I literally saw Gary when walking into the directors' box and he was going down the tunnel. I shouted 'hello' and that was it,’ Ashworth said last month. "I didn't have a conversation with Gary. I know him and Phil [Neville] from their England days. He's written some very kind things and thank you, Gary. "But it’s the same situation as Eddie [Howe], I think. I'm really happy, it's a brilliant city, club and project. I'm thoroughly engaged in throwing myself into all of those things and really enjoying the challenge." News article saying Man U want him. Douglas says unnamed NUFC people expect he will go. Also says been no discussions on Man U side about director of football etc Edited December 20, 2023 by Slim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Brailsfords mate by all accounts which would explain why he might be tempted. To be honest he might be doing great things behind the scenes which is kind of his remit, but on the surface I think he’s easily replaceable and think if his legacy was the summer transfer window, it’s been the worst one since the takeover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: Brailsfords mate by all accounts which would explain why he might be tempted. To be honest he might be doing great things behind the scenes which is kind of his remit, but on the surface I think he’s easily replaceable and think if his legacy was the summer transfer window, it’s been the worst one since the takeover. He really isn’t easily replaceable, if he was we wouldn’t have gone to such lengths and expense to get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 If he does leave I’m sure there’ll be a long queue of candidates willing to take over the role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Stifler said: He can stay here and change status quo, or he could go to Man Utd and keep the status quo. One he will be remembered for and be seen as achieving something, the other he won’t. The anything that happens here they will talk about Saudi money. City have a fantastic setup. Nobody talks about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 As long as there is any doubt about his future, you would think his role would be restricted somewhat. If club insiders really think he might leave, then they wouldn't want his inside knowledge or our plans being leaked to future employers. From that perspective you can understand why Brighton put him on gardening leave once he had indicated he was coming here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 2 hours ago, BShearer said: to end up with Barnes Barnes seemed superfluous to Gordon but he looked like a good goal scorer before he got hurt and while Gordon was still finding his way. Not sure if that is fair. I don't think we had the funds for a quality RW at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 The amount of shite Barnes gets for being one of the most productive wingers in the league over the last 5 seasons or whatever it is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I will never understand the hostility directed towards him. Bloke's played 185 minutes in the Premier League for us, scoring and assisting. Most of his game time has been 20 mins here and there. The one game where he played a lot of minutes we won, against a decent Brentford side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) I’m not in the least bit worried about Barnes. There’s a direct correlation between the densest fuckers on here making sweeping, unfounded statements about a topic and then being made to look like know nowt cunts several months later. We’ll be dredging up posts about him in 2024 like we have with Howe, Gordon etc. Edited December 20, 2023 by christ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Just now, christ said: I’m not in the least bit worried about Barnes. There’s a direct correlation between the densest fuckers on here making sweeping, unfounded statements about a topic and then being made to look like know nowt cunts several months later. We’ll be dredging up posts about him in 2024 like we have with Howe, Gordon etc. Agreed, he’ll be good for us, once his raptor movement is sorted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Barnes is a cracking player. If Howe can squeeze a lot more out of him like he has with Gordon, Murphy and Almiron we’ll be absolutely laughing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 16 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: I will never understand the hostility directed towards him. Bloke's played 185 minutes in the Premier League for us, scoring and assisting. Most of his game time has been 20 mins here and there. The one game where he played a lot of minutes we won, against a decent Brentford side. Was seen as the replacement for the injury prone and completely ineffective winger (but incredibly loved by fans) that we sold to the Saudi's, so some hate him and weren't going to give him a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 2 hours ago, r0cafella said: He really isn’t easily replaceable, if he was we wouldn’t have gone to such lengths and expense to get him. Easily might have been the wrong word but he’s certainly very replaceable, I would hope a lot of the structure and recruiting behind the scenes is in place now which would make it easier for someone coming in now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 People are lying to themselves if they think this wouldn't be a bit of a blow. It was a big deal that we got him and it would be an equally big deal to lose him so quickly. It's especially silly to say we wouldn't be missing much because of one transfer window that is far too early to judge given the circumstances. We (pretty much all football fans and pundits) have a terrible habit of judging transfer windows in a vacuum when it's pretty obvious we are planning multiple windows ahead. We don't yet know what the next puzzle pieces are and he's not suddenly bad at his job because we bought a player with a gambling problem. But, also, bringing in first team players is only part of the job. He's been creating a new scouting and development infrastructure, setting up some version of what City / Chelsea / Brighton have been doing (see: Minteh), and working to overhaul the academy so we can hopefully have many more Miley's in the future. He's not irreplaceable and the new owners have been on the money with their appointments, but it would definitely be a setback and the fact it would be Man United makes it even worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prefabtoon Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) If he is really going we need to put him on gardening leave for the rest of his contract, As Brighton did with him. Or until Manure pay us 100 mil. Seems to be a two faced cunt with his past quotes. I am very happy at Brighton. I am very happy at Newcastle, Yeah until the money comes calling. Edited December 20, 2023 by prefabtoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 25 minutes ago, prefabtoon said: I am very happy at Brighton. I am very happy at Newcastle, Yeah until the money comes calling. Quotes in the media/interview isnt worth much. Seen plenty of players talking positive about the club, and before you know it they have put in a transfer request. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 3 hours ago, prefabtoon said: If he is really going we need to put him on gardening leave for the rest of his contract, As Brighton did with him. Or until Manure pay us 100 mil. Seems to be a two faced cunt with his past quotes. I am very happy at Brighton. I am very happy at Newcastle, Yeah until the money comes calling. You would think we’d be able to match the offer from manure or better it or are we not too bothered if he leaves? That’s if any of this is true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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