AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:36, TRon said: £30m is a fair whack to spend on a full back mind, he'd have to be the complete package to justify that outlay. Both going forward and defensively. Expand Think the complete package is about £60m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I like him, solid everywhere and adds pace to our slow backline. Can’t think of too many next-tier left-backs who are realistic though tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Is he better than Targett? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:36, AyeDubbleYoo said: I'm not saying Robinson has been amazing but he's been a functioning player in a successful team. Lewis has been a complete flop from beginning to end. Expand I'm sure I remember Liverpool bidding for him prior to us getting him too, which would mean they could see something in him. They rarely miss in the market these days. I agree though. I think he just looks terrified every time he's on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:39, r0cafella said: Is he better than Targett? Expand Hard one. We were never disappointed with Targett but Howe kept him out very happily, so it will be very interesting to see what type of LB he wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:39, r0cafella said: Is he better than Targett? Expand Worse technically but better athletically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:41, Chicken Dancer said: I'm sure I remember Liverpool bidding for him prior to us getting him too, which would mean they could see something in him. They rarely miss in the market these days. I agree though. I think he just looks terrified every time he's on the pitch. Expand Was it not that they were looking for a back up for Robertson and ended up with Tsimikas instead? Speaking of Tsimikas he wouldn't be the worst signing for some left back competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianSwan Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Newcastle are above signings like Robinson now. Champions League, FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:39, r0cafella said: Is he better than Targett? Expand I always saw Targett as a very solid defender, and useful, if somewhat limited going forwards. He doesn't add an extra dimension to your attack like the top tier full backs do. No idea about Robinson tbh, never pay much attention to other team's players until they are linked with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:44, KDT said: Was it not that they were looking for a back up for Robertson and ended up with Tsimikas instead? Speaking of Tsimikas he wouldn't be the worst signing for some left back competition. Expand Oh aye I definitely don't suppose they'd have seen him to displace Robertson in the team but they must have saw something. Then again, fair point re: Tsimikas, although their fans wanted him in the team at points last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:41, AyeDubbleYoo said: Hard one. We were never disappointed with Targett but Howe kept him out very happily, so it will be very interesting to see what type of LB he wants. Expand I can see why you think that looking how the season played out but EH did start with Targett and was never dropped. Just never got back in after injury until fit then was given a chance in the Cup and still didn’t look fit. Meanwhile Burn played his part in the club breaking all kind of club defensive records etc. Made sure he got a game time last couple of games of the season with the last one replacing Burn in his natural position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I don't think the answer to LB is currently in the Premier League. Not a clue who the answer is though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Get a bit of defensive discipline into Robinson, get him drilled into our defensive lines and I think he could transform our left hand side. I really do like the look of him, all depends if we believe we can get him sorted defensively. I know that sounds a bit mad as he is a LB; he just seems a bit detached from the other defenders when I’ve watched him for Fulham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:39, r0cafella said: Is he better than Targett? Expand Probably not defensively but there is things like his positioning when he doesn’t have the ball that Howe could work with quickly. I also think Burn is better defensively than Tierney by the way. He is very good at getting up and down the left hand side and carries the ball well, he also has recovery pace which we are crying out for and is comfortable in possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:44, BrianSwan said: Newcastle are above signings like Robinson now. Champions League, FFS. Expand Liverpool signed Robertson from recently relegated Hull when they made it back to the Champions League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 So basically, he’s worst than Targett both defensively and technically? Interesting trade offs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 He’s faster, stronger and better in the air though. But yeah, there’s a trade off there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:48, 54 said: Liverpool signed Robertson from recently relegated Hull when they made it back to the Champions League. Expand Remember seeing Robertson play for Hearts a couple of games and Hull against us in a cup tie (which we lost on penalties) and he stood out a mile with his desire, energy and attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 How is he worse than Targett from a technical basis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 No thanks to yanks™ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:48, 54 said: Liverpool signed Robertson from recently relegated Hull when they made it back to the Champions League. Expand Robertson back then already looked better than Robinson ever has though. I get your point, but apple and pears. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:52, r0cafella said: So basically, he’s worst than Targett both defensively and technically? Interesting trade offs. Expand Will say the only thing he is better at is moving up and down the pitch with pace and power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Wen signings? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 15:03, arnonel said: Wen signings? Expand A few more weeks yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 14:44, BrianSwan said: Newcastle are above signings like Robinson now. Champions League, FFS. Expand Hasn't he been linked to City? I trust the club to have done their due diligence on any signing they make. I haven’t seen anywhere near enough to comment either way on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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