Drewboy74 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) I won't even be able to enjoy the ride TCD. All hope is gone. I honestly thought that if Howe could persuade the big boys to stay for just one more season, playing just one game a week, we could have a shot at the title. Of course a top forward would have to be bought. After that interview yesterday, I'm thinking a major clear out, including Howe, and a new manager working with young players, to sell on at a profit. All sounds very familiar doesn't it? Football is about competing to win something. Yesterday ruined that for me....again. Edited April 1 by Drewboy74 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 5 minutes ago, Drewboy74 said: I won't even be able to enjoy the ride TCD. All hope is gone. I honestly thought that if Howe could persuade the big boys to stay for just one more season, playing just one game a week, we could have a shot at the title. Of course a top forward would have to be bought. After that interview yesterday, I'm thinking a major clear out, including Howe, and a new manager working with young players, to sell on at a profit. All sounds very familiar doesn't it? Football is about competing to win something. Yesterday ruined that for me....again. It's all speculation at this point! Any money made will definitely be reinvested in the squad. Look forward to the Palace game. Let's see what unfolds over the summer. HTL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy74 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 2 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: It's all speculation at this point! Any money made will definitely be reinvested in the squad. Look forward to the Palace game. Let's see what unfolds over the summer. HTL It's not like me to be a doom monger mate. That interview yesterday (which was posted on here) did not fill me with any confidence. In fact, if it had of come out in the early hours, i would have maybe thought it was an April fool. It came across like we were going to be cartel cucks. I preferred the one he did a few weeks ago. I mean it was full of shite but at least It was positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 minute ago, Drewboy74 said: It's not like me to be a doom monger mate. That interview yesterday (which was posted on here) did not fill me with any confidence. In fact, if it had of come out in the early hours, i would have maybe thought it was an April fool. It came across like we were going to be cartel cucks. I preferred the one he did a few weeks ago. I mean it was full of shite but at least It was positive. Cant be any worse than the Cashley years. I'll wait and see it unfold over the summer and reserve judgement. I wont get upset about what hasn't happened yet or might happen. Just looking forward to the next game. Internationals can get in the bin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy74 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 minute ago, PauloGeordio said: Cant be any worse than the Cashley years. I'll wait and see it unfold over the summer and reserve judgement. I wont get upset about what hasn't happened yet or might happen. Just looking forward to the next game. Internationals can get in the bin Maybe I need a pint of Geordie Juice to get me back on the good path Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 34 minutes ago, Drewboy74 said: I won't even be able to enjoy the ride TCD. All hope is gone. I honestly thought that if Howe could persuade the big boys to stay for just one more season, playing just one game a week, we could have a shot at the title. Of course a top forward would have to be bought. After that interview yesterday, I'm thinking a major clear out, including Howe, and a new manager working with young players, to sell on at a profit. All sounds very familiar doesn't it? Football is about competing to win something. Yesterday ruined that for me....again. We have absolutely no chance for title in years, nevermind who stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy74 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 16 minutes ago, KingArthur said: We have absolutely no chance for title in years, nevermind who stays. I know a lot would have had too go our way, but with a fully fit squad, couple of top tier signings, one game a week and the cartel playing 3 games a week, why not? That's what I've been harping on about mate. Doesn't matter that it was probably out of reach, at least I had that hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) Ifs buts and maybes. But in a parallel universe where Isak is happy to stay- we sign Etikite, Mbeumo, a good CM, Thiaw, a quality RB/LB - we could’ve done serious bits this season. If we didn’t lose anyone but had a window like the one last time. A Tonali level winger. A Barnes level CM etc. we do amazing things this season. We needed one more quality window. Alas Edited April 1 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, The College Dropout said: Ifs buts and maybes. But in a parallel universe where Isak is happy to stay- we sign Etikite, Mbeumo, a good CM, Thiaw, a quality RB/LB - we could’ve done serious bits this season. If we didn’t lose anyone but had a window like the one last time. A Tonali level winger. A Barnes level CM etc. we do amazing things this season. We needed one more quality window. Alas Ifs, buts and maybe. But in a parallel universe I'm happily married to Anne Hathaway, we live in New Zealand near the beach, Mike sends me death threats. I just needed one quality window and to look like Adam Shulman. Alas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, The College Dropout said: Ifs buts and maybes. But in a parallel universe where Isak is happy to stay- we sign Etikite, Mbeumo, a good CM, Thiaw, a quality RB/LB - we could’ve done serious bits this season. If we didn’t lose anyone but had a window like the one last time. A Tonali level winger. A Barnes level CM etc. we do amazing things this season. We needed one more quality window. Alas This really does sum it up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1881 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 With Tonali’s agent allegedly touting him around other clubs after what happened with Isak it does appear that the three-year agent “itch” is a real thing. An agent mentioned on Sky Sports last year that when a player signs for a new club the payments made to an agent are almost always made over three years. Therefore once a player is at a club for longer than three years the agent is getting no more income from that club. Inevitably therefore it is the agent’s interests to get the player to move on after three seasons so they can get themselves another windfall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 3 hours ago, Drewboy74 said: I know a lot would have had too go our way, but with a fully fit squad, couple of top tier signings, one game a week and the cartel playing 3 games a week, why not? That's what I've been harping on about mate. Doesn't matter that it was probably out of reach, at least I had that hope. You mean the cartel with pretty much 2 first team squads playing upto 3 times a week? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 4 minutes ago, 1881 said: With Tonali’s agent allegedly touting him around other clubs after what happened with Isak it does appear that the three-year agent “itch” is a real thing. An agent mentioned on Sky Sports last year that when a player signs for a new club the payments made to an agent are almost always made over three years. Therefore once a player is at a club for longer than three years the agent is getting no more income from that club. Inevitably therefore it is the agent’s interests to get the player to move on after three seasons so they can get themselves another windfall. Don’t they get paid for renegotiating contracts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy74 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 20 minutes ago, toon25 said: You mean the cartel with pretty much 2 first team squads playing upto 3 times a week? Aye, but the hope and slim chance is better than the wrist slashing news that's coming out of the CEO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 His agent is clearly after a pay day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 11 hours ago, Drewboy74 said: I won't even be able to enjoy the ride TCD. All hope is gone. I honestly thought that if Howe could persuade the big boys to stay for just one more season, playing just one game a week, we could have a shot at the title. Of course a top forward would have to be bought. After that interview yesterday, I'm thinking a major clear out, including Howe, and a new manager working with young players, to sell on at a profit. All sounds very familiar doesn't it? Football is about competing to win something. Yesterday ruined that for me....again. I don’t mean to insult anyone here. But that seems incredibly bipolar?! Thinking we could challenge for the league (no chance IMO). To catastrophizing like that off the back of an interview?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 (edited) 10 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Ifs buts and maybes. But in a parallel universe where Isak is happy to stay- we sign Etikite, Mbeumo, a good CM, Thiaw, a quality RB/LB - we could’ve done serious bits this season. If we didn’t lose anyone but had a window like the one last time. A Tonali level winger. A Barnes level CM etc. we do amazing things this season. We needed one more quality window. Alas You forgot to include that Staveley stays. I’m aghast that you forgot to put the essential Mandy lubrication back on the well oiled machine. Hang your head in shame dear boy. Edited April 2 by bobbydazzla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewboy74 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, Lush Vlad said: I don’t mean to insult anyone here. But that seems incredibly bipolar?! Thinking we could challenge for the league (no chance IMO). To catastrophizing like that off the back of an interview?! Bipolar? No. Just having a negative reaction to what I thought was an incredibly mid table interview. I can see so much potential in what Howe can achieve, with what we've got now, plus a couple of top tier buys. That had me dreaming for a bit, nothing wrong with that. That idea was shot down after that interview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 2 hours ago, bobbydazzla said: You forgot to include that Staveley stays. I’m aghast that you forgot to put the essential Mandy lubrication back on the well oiled machine. Hang your head in shame dear boy. That's a given. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1881 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 10 hours ago, SAK said: Don’t they get paid for renegotiating contracts? They must do, but I imagine (based on no knowledge whatsoever) the amount involved will be dwarfed by how much they get from a big money move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nucasol Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: The Wharthog would be a great signing for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 UtdXclusive can't spell "their". Or their own name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Did they only just realise that Tonali would cost money? Transfer rumours confuse me a fair bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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