LFEE Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Howe alluded to the fact it wasn’t in the plan to let him go at all and they weren’t expecting an offer. Yep. I think if the figures are to be believed they’ve jumped at the chance to get the deal done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Yeah, very hard to know when to know Howe's being honest or playing a game/being coy though. If the figures are true (15 million) I tend to think he’s telling the truth as no one would have believed that offer was coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: If the figures are true (15 million) I tend to think he’s telling the truth as no one would have believed that offer was coming. Club didn’t need to sell, Howie didn’t want to loose him, Chris didn’t really want to go. I’m thinking something seems a miss Edited January 22, 2023 by Hudson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, LFEE said: Yep. I think if the figures are to be believed they’ve jumped at the chance to get the deal done. Yep, he was only going to get 5 or 10 mins at best if Isak and Wilson are both fit. I think we'll se a someone like Thuram and a midfielder despite what Eddie said about "a player" Edited January 22, 2023 by relámpago blanco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, Hudson said: Club didn’t need to sell, Howie didn’t want to loose him, Chris didn’t really want to go. I’m thinking something seems a miss Club didn’t necessarily NEED to, but the offer was clearly better than we would turn down for an £80kpw, 31 year old who doesn’t play much (and scores even less), and who only had 12/18 months left on his contract. It’s all about selling in order to build, and we will have to sell players again in the future, like EVERY other club does. Ashworth has even stated as such. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 imo the talk of "replacing wood" is bullshit, we basically need someone to do what Odegaard does for Arsenal that high up the pitch - now whether that's Bruno and someone taking the 6 spot or bringing in a Maddison or whatever, that's what's needed imo howe's got options up front and wide sitting on the bench and without using them we're actually creating from the channels, the problem is we've no threat through the middle anymore; fix that and it opens the channels back up as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 36 minutes ago, Hudson said: Club didn’t need to sell, Howie didn’t want to loose him, Chris didn’t really want to go. I’m thinking something seems a miss A surprise big money offer. Howe said as much himself it was a financial decision as the deal was a very good one for the club. Even the timing probably came 10 days early you’d think as if anyone was going to put a high bid in for him it would be a desperate final hour deal. We’ve 10 days to replace him so time on our side at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, mrmojorisin75 said: imo the talk of "replacing wood" is bullshit, we basically need someone to do what Odegaard does for Arsenal that high up the pitch - now whether that's Bruno and someone taking the 6 spot or bringing in a Maddison or whatever, that's what's needed imo howe's got options up front and wide sitting on the bench and without using them we're actually creating from the channels, the problem is we've no threat through the middle anymore; fix that and it opens the channels back up as well Howe literally said in the press conference when Wood was leaving that we need a replacement otherwise we'll be dangerously short up front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 He said "alternative" to be fair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 He said something along the lines we need a replacement for woods but not an equivalent type player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, Thumbheed said: He said "alternative" to be fair Alternative means "someone good" so I'm cool with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Thumbheed said: He said "alternative" to be fair He says a forward. About 14 mins in. Later he says Joelinton and ASM can play there as an alternative but it's not ideal so we need to bring someone in. Edited January 22, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Ahh yeh he did, my bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Selling Wood probably was a bit unexpected and out of the blue mind. But then again who thought any fucker would slap down £15m for him? You can't turn that down, you might never get the chance of that return ever again and it was right to move him on even if we didn't manage to get a replacement in first. It's the ultimate gift horse and I'm pleased it happened. 100% certain he'll be replaced by a much much better player either this window or next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 19 minutes ago, midds said: But then again who thought any fucker would slap down £15m for him? I'd be surprised if the conditions for the obligation to buy was met. It has to be an unrealistic goal Forest were confident wouldn't be met, surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Survival and a % of games played. The club wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t a likely deal to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said: Survival and a % of games played. The club wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t a likely deal to happen. Survival isn't involved apparently. More likely appearance/availability related. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Are we in for a fun remaining 9 days of the transfer window or is it a wash? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Just now, Miggys First Goal said: Are we in for a fun remaining 9 days of the transfer window or is it a wash? Think we're in for a frustrating six and then an interesting three at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Emotic said: https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2023/01/22/using-data-to-find-newcastles-new-winger-five-exciting-options-for-eddie-howe/ A decent bit of research. Kudus’s stats are amazing, but that Tete from Shaktar and now on loan to Lyon looks like a canny under-the-radar pickup if we like another Brazilian. Kudus as AM or winger? Marcus Edwards looks really good too although he's a bit short and seems to like the right side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagMal Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Miggys First Goal said: Are we in for a fun remaining 9 days of the transfer window or is it a wash? Put it this way, when fat Mike was here the fax would already be unplugged, I reckon we will see at least 1 in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Not ideal that the window closes the night of our 2nd leg (am I right?). I’m sure EH would prefer to avoid any distractions on the day. Might be wise the club aims for any arrivals between the two games if possible to give everyone a lift going into the biggest game of the season so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 in, 2 out is my guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
persy Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Jack27 said: 1 in, 2 out is my guess 2 in, 1 out i believe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Howe said he wants one player in, I’d be surprised if we get more than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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