Anthony Gordon (now playing for FC Barcelona)

[The Butcher]

Our new #10 

 

[r0cafella]

Just now, Pixelphish said:

 

I had 70 + add ons in my head. It's hard to gauge now a days because on the one end you have CFC massively inflating the market, and then deals like Madeuke at the 'normal' end as you've highlighted.

Yeah I had about that in my mind originally as well, it's why I went to check on other somewhat comparable players. 

 

I couldn't see who would pay us 70m+ is why I reassessed. But then again I was certain Bayern wouldn't cough up for Diaz but in the end they did  

[TBG]

[Mattoon]

He will be hard to replace in terms of skill and output, but not in terms of consistency and commitment, appreciate the games he's really shone in but there's been one too many he's vanished in recently. Gordon is a good player but he's also most concerned about brand Gordon. Thanks for the cup run, thanks for helping us get back in the Champions League but thanks mostly for bolstering our transfer funds this summer.

[GavMcEl]

20 minutes ago, oldtype said:

It’s time for him to go and sounds like we’re getting a good fee. He’s hit his ceiling here. Benefits all parties really.

Agree with that, think he's a good player enjoyed his time here but found his attitude and commitment questionable at times...

 

hope he makes and appearance on Sunday and has an amicable moment with the supporters.

 

We are getting a good fee for him, we move on and build in the summer

[SteV]

It’s interesting that when Gordon’s ineffective, it’s because of a perceived lack of commitment and/or effort. However, when Barnes is ineffective, that’s never really levelled against him.

 

Anyway, irrelevant really, it seems like a suitable time to part ways with Gordon, for what (hopefully) is going to be a fairly sizeable fee.

 

Am I right in remembering that when he first signed, it was on a surprisingly short contract (3 years)? If so, given he signed his extension 18 months later, would half of his fee been amortised in those first 18 months?

[r0cafella]

Just now, SteV said:

It’s interesting that when Gordon’s ineffective, it’s because of a perceived lack of commitment and/or effort. However, when Barnes is ineffective, that’s never really levelled against him.

 

Anyway, irrelevant really, it seems like a suitable time to part ways with Gordon, for what (hopefully) is going to be a fairly sizeable fee.

 

Am I right in remembering that when he first signed, it was on a surprisingly short contract (3 years)? If so, given he signed his extension 18 months later, would half of his fee been amortised in those first 18 months?

If that information was correct then yes that would be correct. It was never confirmed though by the club at least. 

[SteV]

1 minute ago, r0cafella said:

If that information was correct then yes that would be correct. It was never confirmed though by the club at least. 

Hopefully it was and we’re a fair way down the amortisation road with him.

[LFEE]

43 minutes ago, TK-421 said:

It'll probably include the families as usual too, so the presence of young kids will probably deter any of the more 'vociferous' supporters from having a go at him.

Also I think those who would be tempted to give him some abuse will be long gone at the final whistle.

 

Think the reaction if he was to come on to play wouldn’t be the best mind.

 

Anyway he’s been dead to me for a while. Comfortable with him being sold especially abroad which we should’ve tried to achieve with Isak.

[Jackie Broon]

2 hours ago, r0cafella said:

It's always been normal honestly it's just much more of a media circus now. plus everything is conducted via intermediaries to avoid any sort of rule breach. 

 

Obviously there's a way to do it as well. (Once the season has ended and with an understanding the player is for sale)

 

It's still a rule breach if it's via intermediaries. I think it's probably a case of one or a mixture of:

 

Media making things up

Clubs just accepting it and not complaining because everyone does it

It being very difficult to prove

 

[Wilson]

11 minutes ago, SteV said:

It’s interesting that when Gordon’s ineffective, it’s because of a perceived lack of commitment and/or effort. However, when Barnes is ineffective, that’s never really levelled against him.

 

It's exactly that, the perceived lack of commitment/effort.  I don't think I've ever thought Barnes isn't trying, Gordon on the other hand.  Earlier in the season I was convinced he no longer cared, it's the only gripe I have with him. 

 

No animosity if he leaves, to me he's been gone mentally for a while now. 

 

Bye, cheers for some memories and hopefully a decent fee. 

 

Having said this, it's going to be very hard to replace an in form Gordon. 

 

 

Edited May 13 by Wilson

[Jackie Broon]

15 minutes ago, SteV said:

It’s interesting that when Gordon’s ineffective, it’s because of a perceived lack of commitment and/or effort. However, when Barnes is ineffective, that’s never really levelled against him.

 

Anyway, irrelevant really, it seems like a suitable time to part ways with Gordon, for what (hopefully) is going to be a fairly sizeable fee.

 

Am I right in remembering that when he first signed, it was on a surprisingly short contract (3 years)? If so, given he signed his extension 18 months later, would half of his fee been amortised in those first 18 months?

 

I think it's because of what people actually see on the pitch, and that there seems to be a pattern to Gordon's good/ineffective performances based on his exposure and interest. 

[jack j]

28 minutes ago, SteV said:

It’s interesting that when Gordon’s ineffective, it’s because of a perceived lack of commitment and/or effort. However, when Barnes is ineffective, that’s never really levelled against him.

 

Anyway, irrelevant really, it seems like a suitable time to part ways with Gordon, for what (hopefully) is going to be a fairly sizeable fee.

 

Am I right in remembering that when he first signed, it was on a surprisingly short contract (3 years)? If so, given he signed his extension 18 months later, would half of his fee been amortised in those first 18 months?

Barnes goes missing in games far more than Gordon does. Barnes infuriates me but then he'll pop up with a great finish of some kind

[Guybrush]

Barnes is a better finisher, just nowhere near as quick or capable of beating a man. 

 

We'll miss Gordon's pace and pressing for sure, but I think we can find someone to replace his output. Certainly his Premier league output anyway. A good player, but not the end of the world if he goes and a capable replacement is found. 

[Superior Acuña]

I've no ill feeling to Gordon. He's been frustrating at times but a good signing on the whole, and it seems this transfer is happening amicably and professionally - and he's off to a foreign team rather than PL rival. Seems like the whole signing, from start to finish, has worked out for both parties. Played an important role in the semi-final that led to our cup win.

 

 

Edited May 13 by Superior Acuña

[healthyaddiction]

16 minutes ago, Superior Acuña said:

I've no ill feeling to Gordon. He's been frustrating at times but a good signing on the whole, and it seems this transfer is happening amicably and professionally - and he's off to a foreign team rather than PL rival. Seems like the whole signing, from start to finish, has worked out for both parties. Played an important role in the semi-final that led to our cup win.

 

 

 

I'm not sure how professional he's being given we seem to not be playing him despite being fit.

[Superior Acuña]

1 minute ago, healthyaddiction said:

I'm not sure how professional he's being given we seem to not be playing him despite being fit.

 

Seems that's from club wanting to keep him fit for move, plus maybe Howe not seeing point in playing a player he knows is going. See no sign of Gordon being unprofessional there. 

[healthyaddiction]

Just now, Superior Acuña said:

 

Seems that's from club wanting to keep him fit for move, plus maybe Howe not seeing point in playing a player he knows is going. See no sign of Gordon being unprofessional there. 

Does it seem that way? 

[Fak]

Doubt Gordon would even make the bench if he's been acting himself behind closed doors.

[nufc4eva]

I think in a better attacking team he would shine, the way we progress up the pitch hardly helps.

 

It's probably right time for him to go and don't have any really ill feeling towards him compared with the rat.

[RodneyCisse]

1 hour ago, Mattoon said:

He will be hard to replace in terms of skill and output, but not in terms of consistency and commitment, appreciate the games he's really shone in but there's been one too many he's vanished in recently. Gordon is a good player but he's also most concerned about brand Gordon. Thanks for the cup run, thanks for helping us get back in the Champions League but thanks mostly for bolstering our transfer funds this summer.

Luckily he missed the final.

[LFEE]

3 minutes ago, RodneyCisse said:

Luckily he missed the final.

Twice.

[Weezertron]

What’s damning for me, is I’d be okay with him going to any prem club. Wouldn’t bother me watching him play against us. 
 

I don’t hate him. But there’s no real connection to him for me. 

[duo]

Just need to get top coin simple as

[The College Dropout]

When Cabaye, Ba, Remy, Carroll, Isak etc. left - they all left after great form or a superb season. This doesn't have that feel at all so it's weird..