Kid Icarus Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Just now, OCK said: I think he's become an unofficial official mouthpeice of agents now, being used to drive interest and prices. Very likely. If he says it's close or done, it still has more credibility than most though. Think the tap in thing is overdone as well, even now I see him as the first to say something is done before others. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 16 minutes ago, McCormick said: Calling him a “tap-in merchant” is particularly harsh as it’s basically just saying “he only reports things when they’re actually happening” . That’s solid journalism isn’t it? Would people prefer speculative sensationalism instead? We prefer all those who reliably signal a goal from outside the box (or preferably our own half!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 2 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: We prefer all those who reliably signal a goal from outside the box (or preferably our own half!) Goal kick for the win! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 1 hour ago, Kid Icarus said: Everyone seems to hate him, but regardless of whether it's a tap in or an exclusive, Romano still is imo. His credibility (in terms of Newcastle stuff) took a fair whack with the Joao Pedro stuff for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 10 minutes ago, Yorkie said: His credibility (in terms of Newcastle stuff) took a fair whack with the Joao Pedro stuff for me. I think that was a special circumstance. I think we had the deal all done, but then Wilson you injured so we went all in on Isak instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 24 minutes ago, Yorkie said: His credibility (in terms of Newcastle stuff) took a fair whack with the Joao Pedro stuff for me. It definitely did, albeit it did sound like it was all but done before we found out Isak was a goer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Shame about Pedro, I wanted him and Isak but I guess we were constrained financially. On the subject of medicals. In a case like this where we’re signing a player with a known injury history is there much precedent for the player to arrange medical tests prior to agreements that they send on to the prospective club to evidence they’re not a crock? Meaning that a formal medical like today’s is just a routine thing rather than something which will flag something up we don’t already know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I just remember Michael Owen creating a 40 page brochure for prospective clubs when he was a free agent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 5 minutes ago, gbandit said: Shame about Pedro, I wanted him and Isak but I guess we were constrained financially. On the subject of medicals. In a case like this where we’re signing a player with a known injury history is there much precedent for the player to arrange medical tests prior to agreements that they send on to the prospective club to evidence they’re not a crock? Meaning that a formal medical like today’s is just a routine thing rather than something which will flag something up we don’t already know? Having a known injury history is fairly irrelevant if the injuries aren't related. If there was something obvious about his injury history that might have put us off, it would be unlikely to be at the medical phase. I'm sure our scouts and medical team will have checked over his injury record. The doctors are effectively checking to see if he's got any underlying health issues, like a heart erythema or a lung issue etc and the only reason they do that is money. They don't want to be paying millions in fees to find out he can't play because of a heart defect. However, I am interested to know at what point his medical history (the finer details of his injuries) is shared between clubs. You would think there has to be an agreement around that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 2 hours ago, PauloGeordio said: I understand that but we aren’t throwing big money at this deal. He’s a risk but for the price, one the club are happy to take. Just a bit concerned of length of contract. 4+1 probably wiser with his injury record. 3+2 even if he proves his fitness and availability over first 3 seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 1 hour ago, gbandit said: Shame about Pedro, I wanted him and Isak but I guess we were constrained financially. On the subject of medicals. In a case like this where we’re signing a player with a known injury history is there much precedent for the player to arrange medical tests prior to agreements that they send on to the prospective club to evidence they’re not a crock? Meaning that a formal medical like today’s is just a routine thing rather than something which will flag something up we don’t already know? Players looking for a move do get their own medical done which can expedite the formal medical. Happens a lot in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 36 minutes ago, LFEE said: Just a bit concerned of length of contract. 4+1 probably wiser with his injury record. 3+2 even if he proves his fitness and availability over first 3 seasons. Is it possibly to maximise a sell on if they want to move him on in a few years, having more of his contract remaining? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 5 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Is it possibly to maximise a sell on if they want to move him on in a few years, having more of his contract remaining? If we can shift him, aye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Do we really have to worry about shifting the lad before he's kicked a ball for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieToon Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Tottenham Hotspur had a £20million offer rejected by Bournemouth for Kelly in September last year. They must have thought they could talk him into a new contract. But he was adamant he was going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 5 hours ago, joeyt said: I just remember Michael Owen creating a 40 page brochure for prospective clubs when he was a free agent Clean & Fresh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Any Adam P updates from Benton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 25 minutes ago, RodneyCisse said: Any Adam P updates from Benton? Someones at his window..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Hope He doesn't take the number 3. Don't see him as an out and out left back still Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Can add him to the list of players we’ve had whose firstname and surname could both be firstnames Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 9 hours ago, jack j said: Hope He doesn't take the number 3. Don't see him as an out and out left back still Burn might go 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 16 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: Can add him to the list of players we’ve had whose firstname and surname could both be firstnames Is Nick Pope in this list? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Pope = nope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 36 minutes ago, bobbydazzla said: Can add him to the list of players we’ve had whose firstname and surname could both be firstnames and surnames Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 1 hour ago, NSG said: and surnames that's the kind of niche NUFC factoid category that makes me instantly go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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