nufc123 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 #NUFC are now “actively looking” to sign a right-sided centre-back this month amid their defensive injury crisis, according to @CraigHope_DM via YouTube. The club are searching for a player aged between 19-23 who could come in and make an immediate impact on the starting XI, for what is likely to be a significant permanent transfer fee - and an acceleration of business initially planned for the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 That emphasis on value reflects lessons learned across the league. January can tempt clubs into reactive spending, but Newcastle are acutely aware of the cost of mistakes. “If you sign the wrong player, you’re carrying that for a three, four, five year contract,” Howe added. “Are the right players available in January?” Erm. Summer window says hi... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Andy said: To be fair, the main scrutiny I remember reading about the 23/24 window was less about the quality of the players, and more whether we'd signed the right players relative to what we needed for that coming season, and whether we'd brought in enough depth in particular going into a busy champions league season - that concern ended up being pretty valid with the benefit hindsight. Last summer was largely similar, it's less about the ability of the players we signed for me and more whether they were what we needed. I'd have been more patient with the Ramsey signing, for example, if we'd signed a creative midfielder too. In terms of depth, we had two players for every position. Sure the quality was quite skewed across the squad, but Tonali receiving a ban, Barnes breaking his foot, Pope dislocating his shoulder, along with unfortunate lower back injuries for Burn and Anderson were part of a catalogue of unforeseeable absences that season. There's an argument to say we should have brought in more first team quality, but it seemed the focus was on the wider squad. Last summer it felt like three transfer windows of minimal incomings left holes all over the squad. It felt like GK, RCB, RW and ST was the bare minimum and I was relieved to see us sign a CM, it's just a shame they haven't all hit the ground running. I'm not sure we'll ever get the play maker that's craved because there's so few of them in the game and managers are usually uncomfortable to play them, unless the forward in front of them is a work horse. Edited January 12 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 45 minutes ago, Mikky said: Scalvini - plays CB - RB/LB, 6 if needed - I get his injury record is a bit dicey He’s barely played this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, Kimbo said: He’s barely played this season. Huge potential ceiling though I can't see it happening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny36 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 18 minutes ago, nufc123 said: #NUFC are now “actively looking” to sign a right-sided centre-back this month amid their defensive injury crisis, according to @CraigHope_DM via YouTube. The club are searching for a player aged between 19-23 who could come in and make an immediate impact on the starting XI, for what is likely to be a significant permanent transfer fee - and an acceleration of business initially planned for the summer. Alex Murphy is 21..They.mustnt see a future for him here if he not given a chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 2 minutes ago, johnny36 said: Alex Murphy is 21..They.mustnt see a future for him here if he not given a chance He’s left footed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 What will the future of our midfield look like? Miley will be there for sure.. but who alongside? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The Scalvini links are back. He's had more injuries this season. Talented lad, but we need durability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: The Scalvini links are back. He's had more injuries this season. Talented lad, but we need durability. A good player no doubt but massive risk given the circumstances. Yes huge payoff potentially but could easily be something we get ridiculed over. Intuition says that if he’s struggling to keep fit in a league with less physical demands than the PL, that niggling injuries would be inevitable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Ngl I’ll be furious if, in the middle of an injury crisis, we open up the chequebook for fucking Scalvini Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 5 hours ago, joeyt said: That seems an incredibly simple thing to say it's all down to Eddie. What about the structures in place that help the coach such as performance analysts, scouting, fitness/medical teams etc We're 6th in the league, in another cup semi final, going to go through to another Champions League round and in the FA Cup. All after a summer where our most valuable asset went on strike. We must be doing something right? The last part is surely on Howe though keeping it together? We had no fucking DoF for the window A CEO who was on way out and no replacement at the time. Think we give far too much credit to what’s happening up stairs, when it’s on the pitch from what was set up multiple seasons back that’s still pulling out the stops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I don’t understand this insistence on young players, we should be looking at a leader 27-28 as we are going to lose Tripper, Schar and Burn will be phased out. It’s not always about sell on value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 What about Diomande from Sporting Lisbon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 2 hours ago, nufc123 said: #NUFC are now “actively looking” to sign a right-sided centre-back this month amid their defensive injury crisis, according to @CraigHope_DM via YouTube. The club are searching for a player aged between 19-23 who could come in and make an immediate impact on the starting XI, for what is likely to be a significant permanent transfer fee - and an acceleration of business initially planned for the summer. Moist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 44 minutes ago, TRC said: I don’t understand this insistence on young players, we should be looking at a leader 27-28 as we are going to lose Tripper, Schar and Burn will be phased out. It’s not always about sell on value. 27-28 year old are peak value now. We have to be clever because of PSR. 23-24 year olds that can still improve are cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Deuce said: Ngl I’ll be furious if, in the middle of an injury crisis, we open up the chequebook for fucking Scalvini We literally cannot surely!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Problem is we need a RB, LB and a CB and I have zero faith in our recruitment team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, TRC said: Problem is we need a RB, LB and a CB and I have zero faith in our recruitment team. Amazing 😂😂😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Yeah. All those misses since the takeover. So much money wasted on crap. I have no faith in them, either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, nufc123 said: #NUFC are now “actively looking” to sign a right-sided centre-back this month amid their defensive injury crisis, according to @CraigHope_DM via YouTube. The club are searching for a player aged between 19-23 who could come in and make an immediate impact on the starting XI, for what is likely to be a significant permanent transfer fee - and an acceleration of business initially planned for the summer. Shar must be out for a good while then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 5 hours ago, TRC said: Problem is we need a RB, LB and a CB and I have zero faith in our recruitment team. Last RB we signed was Livramento, last LB we signed was Hall and last CB we signed was Thiaw. Embarrassing recruitment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 5 minutes ago, Pata said: Last RB we signed was Livramento, last LB we signed was Hall and last CB we signed was Thiaw. Embarrassing recruitment. You are going back nearly 3 years with those two signings and Thiaw was an overpay. Thiaw is a great player but we paid 10m over what was originally accepted from Como. Paul Mitchell said our recruitment wasn’t fit for purpose and then left when he couldn’t stamp his authority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 4 hours ago, TRC said: You are going back nearly 3 years with those two signings and Thiaw was an overpay. Thiaw is a great player but we paid 10m over what was originally accepted from Como. Paul Mitchell said our recruitment wasn’t fit for purpose and then left when he couldn’t stamp his authority. Paul Mitchell also evidently rubbed everyone up the wrong way, it was never going to work out irrespective of whether he had any valid points about recruitment. Last summer was a poor window, other than that recruitment has been good. Edited January 13 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 4 hours ago, Pata said: Last RB we signed was Livramento, last LB we signed was Hall and last CB we signed was Thiaw. Embarrassing recruitment. People didn't want us to sell Trippier to Bayern 2 years back so been no need to sign an RB. People continue to be happy with Burn & Schar as options, which on top of Botman & now Thiaw means no CBs. LB I agree with. Think we needed cover in the summer once Targett left. Edited January 13 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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