The Prophet Posted July 29, 2025 Share Posted July 29, 2025 7 minutes ago, Kanj said: I’ve seen crazier loan fees not called “significant” by the press. Honestly so weird the way we get reported. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted July 29, 2025 Share Posted July 29, 2025 Seems a strange one but I trust wor Eddie and will get my full, un-snidey support as a Newcastle player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted July 29, 2025 Share Posted July 29, 2025 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Ben said: It was quoted as a "heavy" loan fee today Did they deliver the fee in gold bars? Edited July 29, 2025 by McDog Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 29, 2025 Share Posted July 29, 2025 2 hours ago, Geordie Ahmed said: Option to buy makes it a sensible move He either proves to be a big upgrade and we keep him or he's useless and we can move on 12 months But have you considered the possibility that he ends up being useless and we still keep him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 29, 2025 Share Posted July 29, 2025 (edited) 1 hour ago, ponsaelius said: The group therapy of this thread as we all gradually talk ourselves round is lovely. the unchambering of rounds, loosening of nooses, unplugging of toasters Edited July 29, 2025 by Deuce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weznufc Posted July 29, 2025 Share Posted July 29, 2025 18 minutes ago, Deuce said: But have you considered the possibility that he ends up being useless and we still keep him Won't be the 1st time we've done that. 👀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurentRobert Posted July 29, 2025 Share Posted July 29, 2025 (edited) Utterly confused as to what the pecking order for our goalkeepers will be now. I assume (hope) it'll be: 1. Pope 2. Ramsdale 3. Ruddy 4. Gillespie and then Dubravka (sold) + Vlach (deadline day loan deal) I still believe Pope is a far superior goalkeeper to Ramsdale. Complete faith in Eddie of course Edited July 29, 2025 by LaurentRobert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted July 29, 2025 Share Posted July 29, 2025 3 minutes ago, LaurentRobert said: Utterly confused as to what the pecking order for our goalkeepers will be now. I assume (hope) it'll be: 1. Pope 2. Ramsdale 3. Ruddy 4. Gillespie and then Dubravka (sold) + Vlach (deadline day loan deal) I still believe Pope is a far superior goalkeeper to Ramsdale. Complete faith in Eddie of course Seems straight forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurentRobert Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 22 minutes ago, McDog said: Seems straight forward. I guess Ramsdale is happy to be a number 2 these days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 (edited) 17 minutes ago, LaurentRobert said: I guess Ramsdale is happy to be a number 2 these days My guess is he competes. Knowing Howe as best I can know him from afar. Who knows what ultimately happens. edit: To clarify I would guess Popey is #1. But as I say, see where the chips fall. Edited July 30, 2025 by McDog Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 I'm anticipating Ramsdale will be given the chance to own the no.1 shirt Don't quite understand why so many are down on his signing - he's a good GK, and his best years are still potentially ahead of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 Just now, TheBrownBottle said: I'm anticipating Ramsdale will be given the chance to own the no.1 shirt Don't quite understand why so many are down on his signing - he's a good GK, and his best years are still potentially ahead of him I agree, he gets the opportunity. It's not a bad move even if he ends up number 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 9 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: I'm anticipating Ramsdale will be given the chance to own the no.1 shirt Don't quite understand why so many are down on his signing - he's a good GK, and his best years are still potentially ahead of him It really depends on what you think about his days at Arsenal. I am very happy for a backup GK for 1 year at such a 4m cost. However if this is our long term answer than I would be disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 Francis Jeffers Craig Bellamy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 1 hour ago, Zero said: It really depends on what you think about his days at Arsenal. I am very happy for a backup GK for 1 year at such a 4m cost. However if this is our long term answer than I would be disappointed. Next season if happy keep Ramsdale, sell Popey and bring in a new target No1 when the keeper pool has more options in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 So the question is, who's going to be no.1 at Burnley next season .. have they burned bridges with us or is all aok and we can ship them one of ours ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 34 minutes ago, HawK said: So the question is, who's going to be no.1 at Burnley next season .. have they burned bridges with us or is all aok and we can ship them one of ours ? They signed that German kid, dunno if he’s meant to start. They could do worse than ol’ Dubs for a season or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 5 hours ago, Deuce said: But have you considered the possibility that he ends up being useless and we still keep him Along with our other like five keepers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 So Dubs to leave and most likely the Greek? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 Not a fan of this signing to be honest. But happy to give him the benfit of the doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 5 hours ago, McDog said: Did they deliver the fee in gold bars? Fantastic film Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 (edited) So disappointed in this deal. It won’t be a loan, we will make it a permanent buy because Pope will be off next summer. Just average as average can be. Like a Matt Targett level of signing which I’d hope we moved on from. Edited July 30, 2025 by Sibierski Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 Oh well. Not arsed either way on this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingArthur Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 12 minutes ago, Sibierski said: So disappointed in this deal. It won’t be a loan, we will make it a permanent buy because Pope will be off next summer. Just average as average can be. Like a Matt Targett level of signing which I’d hope we moved on from. If Pope is off and we make Ramsdale permanent, then we will buy another keeper next summer. This is decent deal: if he is good, we make him no 1. If he fails, we send him back, if he is ok, we make him a good no 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted July 30, 2025 Share Posted July 30, 2025 10 minutes ago, KingArthur said: If Pope is off and we make Ramsdale permanent, then we will buy another keeper next summer. This is decent deal: if he is good, we make him no 1. If he fails, we send him back, if he is ok, we make him a good no 2. That’s what I think we’ll do. Win win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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