Abacus Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I think some of the disappointment being felt is that, yes, he's definitely someone that people could see Howe working with and improving. But that's clashed with the fear that we've got a genuine chance of a cup and a top 4 finish and people want something closer to a finished article to get there, given our squad isn't the strongest. I get that some people don't rate him, I'm not 100% sure myself, but that's maybe affecting people's thinking. Come up with a blammo signing out of nowhere as well like we have before and I think this would be looked at a lot more favourably, and all of a sudden as a great window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I think people just hate him, understandably. If he didn't have any history with us this would be a very standard signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Easy to forget that Gordon is so early into his career. 21 ffs. We're paying as much for potential as well as what he can offer short-term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 This £40m price tag people keep mentioning, you all need to remember if we hadn't wasted £10m on Pope when we already had Dubravka, we could sign a £50m player instead. That's the annoying thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 The fee looks insane for a player with his ability, i also thought that we were signing decent characters and he seems like a right prick, could this be Howe's Jordan Ibe signing for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Rich said: Aye, this is it. He wouldn’t be on my list at the prices quoted, but I do accept that I’m hardly qualified to judge. With the team we have in place they’ll have seen every bit of footage, done endless background checks, watched him live multiple times, and have financial models working out his market value. They’ll also know our precise position in relation to FFP, which none of us have clue about. If the finances work, we’ll do the deal, if they don’t then they’ll move on. The thing is though, what Howe really needs to do is pop onto Grand Old Team and he would see that we’re wasting £60m. We just need someone to tell him. Edited January 25, 2023 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Some of the personal attacks on Gordon seem a little much, there’s no indication he’s a problem away from the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I’m not keen on us signing him, but im not sure where the rumours about him being a bad character are coming from ? Not seen anything to suggest that unless I’ve missed something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 The main thing for me, and I'm sure there's a fair explanation for it, is that the target for ages has been Maddison and he's in my eyes, nearer the finished article and exactly what we need when we're playing against a low block. Both this season and in the future. Yet that's gone silent and we're now spending more on potential, in a different position. Seeing will hopefully be believing, I just can't visualise it right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeB Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: I’m not keen on us signing him, but im not sure where the rumours about him being a bad character are coming from ? Not seen anything to suggest that unless I’ve missed something. If we're serious about signing him I'm willing to bet the exact opposite is true. Edited January 25, 2023 by LeeB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, KDT said: He'll be in the England squad before the end of the year and every fucker in Newcastle will be wearing patchwork trousers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 SSN just said Gordon isn’t at Everton training again this morning, but the deal was isn’t close yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 He's rapid and good at tackling, seems fairly skilfull and plenty of room to imrpove. Being pressed by a player that quick is going to enable us to win the ball high up the pitch more often than we currently do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KaKa Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: The main thing for me, and I'm sure there's a fair explanation for it, is that the target for ages has been Maddison and he's in my eyes, nearer the finished article and exactly what we need when we're playing against a low block. Both this season and in the future. Yet that's gone silent and we're now spending more on potential, in a different position. Seeing will hopefully be believing, I just can't visualise it right now. I'm not convinced it's one or the other tbh. I think Gordon is seen as a young player with big potential, and he's a separate signing altogether that we've moved for because of the situation at Everton. I think we'll still see a move for a Maddison type signing at some point, which is probably more likely to be in the summer, but perhaps something comes up in the next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jack27 said: Keep digging! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jack27 said: Edwards said yesterday Gordon was expected on Tyneside this weekend for a medical. Its almost as if Edwards has no idea what's going on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, r0cafella said: @Discowill def have the answer to this one. Huh? Is there anger that he’s not for sale? Not sure what Baldwards has written even makes sense unsurprisingly. You’d have to be thick as shit to want to get rid after watching last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, Jack27 said: Dig away baby. Everton I think you should hold out for at least £70m, maybe even £80m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, KaKa said: I'm not convinced it's one or the other tbh. I think Gordon is seen as a young player with big potential, and he's a separate signing altogether that we've moved for because of the situation at Everton. I think we'll still see a move for a Maddison type signing at some point, which is probably more likely to be in the summer, but perhaps something comes up in the next week. Yeah potentially, I just think it's maybe a little cart before the horse in terms of who can make the difference now. Obviously nothing can be ideal all the time though so it's fair enough if that's the situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Disco said: Huh? Is there anger that he’s not for sale? Not sure what Baldwards has written even makes sense unsurprisingly. You’d have to be thick as shit to want to get rid after watching last night. I read it as Edwards saying some of our fans will be angry he’s not for sale. But he loves an ambiguous tweet lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, Jack27 said: Think they're desperate for Todd Boehly to come steaming in for him at that price. Can't fault them really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) The article doesn't really make any sense. How can a deal be close if there's a massive difference in the clubs valuation of the player? It just whiffs of Edwards trying to earn his corn out of a standard transfer negotiation. Journos gonna journo and all that. Edited January 25, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Apart from giving us the opportunity to rest a couple of players I can't see what he offers which is better than what we have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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