Christmas Tree 4669 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 As someone who is bored enough to look through the NUFC hashtag, he 100% just bases stories on Twitter gossip. The thing with local rags (dying on their feet) is that it's all about getting people to click through to the chronicle website. I believe most journalists have a daily "click" target they have to hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4086 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Tremendous business by the club so far. Really turned a corner. Are you surprised? No doubt a couple of last minute panic buys will follow in August, after we've sold the likes of Cisse and thus we'll end up with an even weaker squad than last season. But we're aiming for trophies now dont forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4669 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I think we'll see action this week. I think some people are unrealistic about the process involved in securing a transfer. We have been in turmoil for years and nearly got relegated. Its not the best sell in the world. With Simpson leaving Derby yesterday its looking as though the back room staff is now in place. We also will have a range of targets that we are working through via agents while players are on holiday. I think McClarens appointment, together with the new back room team highlights things are changing at the club and I have no doubt that we will see good signings arrive at the club. I also think the changes already in place (manager / coaches) will get the best out of the the squad we already have. Going to be an exciting season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 I think we'll see action this week. I think some people are unrealistic about the process involved in securing a transfer. We have been in turmoil for years and nearly got relegated. Its not the best sell in the world. With Simpson leaving Derby yesterday its looking as though the back room staff is now in place. We also will have a range of targets that we are working through via agents while players are on holiday. I think McClarens appointment, together with the new back room team highlights things are changing at the club and I have no doubt that we will see good signings arrive at the club. I also think the changes already in place (manager / coaches) will get the best out of the the squad we already have. Going to be an exciting season. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30167 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Demba Ba is off to China for £11m. Definitely not a money grabbing bellend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10674 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Demba Ba is off to China for £11m. Definitely not a money grabbing bellend. Well, we only got him because he's a money grabbing bellend, so I'm not going to be upset that he remains so. Don't understand people upset that Sissoko is/was pushing for a move to a bigger club. Few people saying that it's likely we'll do business after Wednesday (July 1st) because of the financial/fiscal/tax/moneystuff year. Make sense to anyone who actually knows what they might be talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21760 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I think we'll see action this week. I think some people are unrealistic about the process involved in securing a transfer. We have been in turmoil for years and nearly got relegated. Its not the best sell in the world. With Simpson leaving Derby yesterday its looking as though the back room staff is now in place. We also will have a range of targets that we are working through via agents while players are on holiday. I think McClarens appointment, together with the new back room team highlights things are changing at the club and I have no doubt that we will see good signings arrive at the club. I also think the changes already in place (manager / coaches) will get the best out of the the squad we already have. Going to be an exciting season. D- Must try better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30167 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Well, we only got him because he's a money grabbing bellend, so I'm not going to be upset that he remains so. Don't understand people upset that Sissoko is/was pushing for a move to a bigger club. Few people saying that it's likely we'll do business after Wednesday (July 1st) because of the financial/fiscal/tax/moneystuff year. Make sense to anyone who actually knows what they might be talking about? There's a difference between going to the highest bidder in the Premier League and effectively going into semi-retirement by going to play in China. And it doesn't particularly upset me, I just think it's a shame that he is more motivated by cash than playing in the Champions League. And the finance thing was discussed last week, no real reason behind it other than making the balance sheet look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10674 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 There's a difference between going to the highest bidder in the Premier League and effectively going into semi-retirement by going to play in China. And it doesn't particularly upset me, I just think it's a shame that he is more motivated by cash than playing in the Champions League. And the finance thing was discussed last week, no real reason behind it other than making the balance sheet look better. Does that make you more or less hopeful that something will happen on Wednesday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30167 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I don't know if the 1st July is at all relevant to our transfer policy but we did sign De Jong last year on 1st July. Maybe just a coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10674 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I don't know if the 1st July is at all relevant to our transfer policy but we did sign De Jong last year on 1st July. Maybe just a coincidence. Sounds like we've the new staff in place; McClaren, Cathro, Simpson. Would be nice to have players for this promising group of coaches to, y'know, actually coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Its all about the quality coaching. Or in other words, another year of Iron Mike at the back and Riviere up top. Going to be an exciting season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30167 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 There obviously is money there but you have to question whether Lee Charnley is capable of actually making the deals. Our low balling take it or leave it stance may have worked on occasions but it can't be how we approach every transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10674 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 There obviously is money there but you have to question whether Lee Charnley is capable of actually making the deals. Our low balling take it or leave it stance may have worked on occasions but it can't be how we approach every transfer. Llambias would never have paid £6m for Riviere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34725 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I think we'll see action this week. I think some people are unrealistic about the process involved in securing a transfer. We have been in turmoil for years and nearly got relegated. Its not the best sell in the world. With Simpson leaving Derby yesterday its looking as though the back room staff is now in place. We also will have a range of targets that we are working through via agents while players are on holiday. I think McClarens appointment, together with the new back room team highlights things are changing at the club and I have no doubt that we will see good signings arrive at the club. I also think the changes already in place (manager / coaches) will get the best out of the the squad we already have. Going to be an exciting season. Even you used to be more subtle than this, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Fuck the football as long as the balance sheet looks ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKANDWHITEGEORDIE 0 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I don't know if the 1st July is at all relevant to our transfer policy but we did sign De Jong last year on 1st July. Maybe just a coincidence. For any out of contract players, their contracts end on 30 June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 There will be signings this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44112 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Difficult to know who's to blame here. Whether Charnley is genuinely hamstrung by parameters set by Ashley, or whether he's just utterly inept at deal making. Probably a lethal combination of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30167 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 For any out of contract players, their contracts end on 30 June. And they can sign agreements prior to that date. What's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Nearly every premiership club has made some kind of signing Bournemouth alone have signed 6. Admittedly a few are on freebies but at least they're having a go. It's all right having this sparkly new manager and backroom staff what about a few new quality players to go with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 The intransigence on transfers is on purpose it isn't ineptitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Training starts on Wednesday they should be there for the start of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4669 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Difficult to know who's to blame here. Whether Charnley is genuinely hamstrung by parameters set by Ashley, or whether he's just utterly inept at deal making. Probably a lethal combination of the two. Maybe, just maybe..... Nobody's to blame, bearing in mind it's still June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44112 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Maybe, just maybe..... Nobody's to blame, bearing in mind it's still June. It's almost July and the squad are back in training. And we're seeing a repeat of reports where our offer for a valuation is some way south of the market value. At some point we are going to need to realise that there is a fundamental error in the way we are approaching transfer business, as at the minute we are pretty much the textbook example of Einstein's definition of insanity. Not to mention that you've been predicting "3 in this week" since the season ended. Edited June 29, 2015 by Gemmill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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