ponsaelius Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 FFP means we can't do that though. We can't just let the likes of Almiron and Wilson run down their contracts down to leave for nowt. We have to extract value while we can like we did with Wood. It's frustrating and sad from a sentimental point of view but it's the way we are going to have to operate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Wonder if the reaction to selling our best players has hit home a bit and theyve decided to sell the experience instead of the future to balance the books. If so, I'm all for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 27 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: At least get his name right What’s wrong with being Sekso? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 1 minute ago, christ said: What’s wrong with being Sekso? Sesko, everything about you's so Sekso Edited January 22 by Dr.Spaceman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 minute ago, alexf said: I get the need to flog some of those players mentioned it we want to progress and upgrade. However....it doesn't build any depth. Unless you are also going to buy a whole host of cheap young players in the summer also, then even if we replace these players with better, we are only an injury to them away from fielding the likes of Ritchie (or equivalent) again. I think my hope was that we would be able to phase out the likes of Miggy, Trippier, Wilson etc and they would be great fresh squad players to use where their age wouldn't be an issue not needing to play every week. Unfortunately that’s not really possible, mainly due to the state Ashley left the squad in by the end of his time. People point out that he left us in a ‘good’ position FFP-wise in terms of us not having made big losses, so there was more financial room to play with. Whilst that’s obviously true, they rarely comment on the fact that for the last couple of years in particular, he seemed like he couldn’t be arsed to sell players as it was too much hassle to bring in replacements, so just hoyed new contracts at everyone. As a result, by the time of the takeover, we had very few ‘saleable’ assets within the squad, and we’re seeing the knock on effect now. Also couple that with he never gave a shiny shite about the academy the whole time he was here, so were miles behind the likes of Villa and Chelsea, in terms of getting FFP help from that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Oh I agree. Just in an ideal scenario where we weren't stretched by goddamn FFP. But if it's needs must then I don't mind the club making difficult decisions and short term pain if they manage it right and it leads to more long term joy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Was just listening to a NUFC youtube channel and one of the listeners commented that the revolving door at Newcastle seems to be only going in one direction. Well, yeah, that's how revolving doors work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) Started of liking them podcasts but I've done a complete 360 on them now. Edited January 22 by TBG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: Again, not the greatest source, but it's a rumour. Hey, ho, Sesko. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 5 minutes ago, TBG said: Started of liking them podcasts but I've done a complete 360 on them now. You’d still like them if you did 360. 180 shirley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 360 means you're double turned off by something iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 I was posting the he can't keep getting away with this gif 3 years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 The sales rumours only make sense if there are advanced talks for someone coming in. Almiron must have played every game this season. Wilson is a massive contributor. Losing either in January is hugely risky. Trippier to me looks like Bayern looking at Livramento come through, seeing Krafth is fit, the CL exit and the age and just thinking they might be tempted by an offer here and having a go, fair enough for them but I don’t see the club biting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Upthemags Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 11 minutes ago, WilliamPS said: The sales rumours only make sense if there are advanced talks for someone coming in. Almiron must have played every game this season. Wilson is a massive contributor. Losing either in January is hugely risky. Trippier to me looks like Bayern looking at Livramento come through, seeing Krafth is fit, the CL exit and the age and just thinking they might be tempted by an offer here and having a go, fair enough for them but I don’t see the club biting. Think it goes without saying fresh faces will be coming in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 41 minutes ago, NSG said: Hey, ho, Sesko. My god, I almost don't want him to sign so that twat can't belt that out at full time after he's bagged a winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, r0cafella said: Flogging Miggy means all of our attackers are right footed Current. All our current attackers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, christ said: What’s wrong with being Sekso? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 2 hours ago, TRon said: When it comes to selling to Saudi the price is dictated by market value. If a European club offered £30m for Miggy then we could justify asking for a stupid amount. No club ever has shown that much interest though and certainly not for daft money. Only the PIF owned Saudi clubs. The non PIF owned Saudi clubs can pay whatever they want for our lads. Calls can be made and not tracked. 1 hour ago, alexf said: I get the need to flog some of those players mentioned it we want to progress and upgrade. However....it doesn't build any depth. Unless you are also going to buy a whole host of cheap young players in the summer also, then even if we replace these players with better, we are only an injury to them away from fielding the likes of Ritchie (or equivalent) again. I think my hope was that we would be able to phase out the likes of Miggy, Trippier, Wilson etc and they would be great fresh squad players to use where their age wouldn't be an issue not needing to play every week. Agreed. We’ll have poor depth until we consistently qualify for Europe it seems. Which wil make that harder to achieve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BShearer Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 for Almiron I was pretty much on the opinion he is type of player who needs to turn into a bench player rather than regular starter for us to improve the squad for fight for CL regularly. him leaving from the line up effectively means we need to replace him in the line up also his future bench role. but if a decent offer comes from Saudi for him, with him probably 3x or 5x his salary its probably a sell worth doing if it means we can get some quality in still in January. albeit not much time left. we certainly wouldnt try to push him for sale if no one is coming surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Can someone remind me how Sesko's appearance in Newcastle with his agent was explained away? Can't remember if it was summer or last January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Can someone remind me how Sesko's appearance in Newcastle with his agent was explained away? Can't remember if it was summer or last January. Was Jan, and pretty sure his agent met with a bunch of clubs. Us included. Think that was given as the explanation at the time. Edited January 22 by sushimonster85 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, Yorkie said: Can someone remind me how Sesko's appearance in Newcastle with his agent was explained away? Can't remember if it was summer or last January. It was July 2022 and it was only his agent that was spotted/posted on Insta. It was assumed it would be in regards to Sesko, I think mostly because his roster of clients wasn't that great. He was over a few weeks before Sesko signed the pre contract with Leipzig. Edited January 22 by Scottish Mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Dr.Spaceman said: My god, I almost don't want him to sign so that twat can't belt that out at full time after he's bagged a winner. Hey, hey Benji. I wanna knoowww. ENJOY THE GAME! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Surely he'd cost a fortune? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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