strawb 4251 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/newcastle-united/9925629/mcclaren-expects-coloccini-to-stay Anyone think this sounds a bit like we aren't doing anymore business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/newcastle-united/9925629/mcclaren-expects-coloccini-to-stay Anyone think this sounds a bit like we aren't doing anymore business? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 We're brimming with dross that we can't move on and it'll hinder us from making the progress we need to. Maybe that explains SMs comments about 3 transfer windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4251 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 No. Fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 We're never, ever going to have a squad fit for purpose as long as Mike Ashley is at the helm so I can't understand why anyone is beating themselves up worrying about it. That's not to say am pessimistic about next season in any way, but as HF pointed out we spent 37mill last summer and didn't improve in any way shape or form. Try to enjoy the summer Fish.....winter is coming..... Honest to God I worry about you lot. These 3 signings aren't reason to be breaking out the bunting sure, but they're much more progressive than previous years, aren't they? It looks to me that we're buying a spine for McClaren's team and marry this to his quotes about these three windows and it's reasons to be hopeful? We've got rid of 2 of the biggest reasons we struggled so badly recently. The third we'll hopefully sell to Leeds for a couple of million and the biggest reason won't go anywhere til we win something, but for me, this window and his public address shows that we can affect him. I'd like another winger and another Centre Back, and some fringe players. I don't think that's out of the realms of possibility either. 3 signings in 3 weeks? The window is open until the end of August and while I'd want the players in asap, I'm not writing off the season just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 We're brimming with dross that we can't move on and it'll hinder us from making the progress we need to. Maybe that explains SMs comments about 3 transfer windows? Yeah, also, I can't see any of the decent players we've got encouraging many bids after their performances (or lack thereof) last season even if the potential is in there (Sissoko, etc.). We'll still value them higher than people will be willing to match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Honest to God I worry about you lot. These 3 signings aren't reason to be breaking out the bunting sure, but they're much more progressive than previous years, aren't they? It looks to me that we're buying a spine for McClaren's team and marry this to his quotes about these three windows and it's reasons to be hopeful? We've got rid of 2 of the biggest reasons we struggled so badly recently. The third we'll hopefully sell to Leeds for a couple of million and the biggest reason won't go anywhere til we win something, but for me, this window and his public address shows that we can affect him. I'd like another winger and another Centre Back, and some fringe players. I don't think that's out of the realms of possibility either. 3 signings in 3 weeks? The window is open until the end of August and while I'd want the players in asap, I'm not writing off the season just yet. Are you valuing Williamson at a couple of million there? We'll be lucky to give him away for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21922 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 we'll do well to pay someone else to employ him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Are you valuing Williamson at a couple of million there? We'll be lucky to give him away for free. we'll do well to pay someone else to employ him The Mirror claims that Leeds are aiming to recruit three defenders this summer and that Williamson is one of their key targets alongside Gareth McAuley. While McAuley’s West Bromwich Albion contract is up next month and so he could move to Elland Road on a free transfer, Newcastle would demand a fee of around £1.5 million for Williamson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Williamson is a good championship defender but even though he won't be on much here it'll be big money for a championship side. Would need to sell him low probably to offset the loss in wages via a decent signing on fee or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I don't even think he's a good championship defender. He's no better than the likes of Cauldwell or Rammage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7295 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 His name's easier to spell for a start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I don't even think he's a good championship defender. He's no better than the likes of Cauldwell or Rammage. He was very good for us in the Championship I thought. I think it's his level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 His name's easier to spell for a start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 He was very good for us in the Championship I thought. I think it's his level.I disagree that he was very good in the championship. He was ok playing in a team that was walking that league and not getting put under much pressure. The championship might be his level (not convinced personally) but he won't be a good player there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 We'll have to agree to differ then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 We'll have to agree to differ then.See Fish, this is how it's done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 See Fish, this is how it's done! Imagine what would happen if a discussion board was filled with people who either agreed, or shrunk away from a disagreement like a wilting weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Imagine what would happen if a discussion board was filled with people who either agreed, or shrunk away from a disagreement like a wilting weed.I disagree with your premise there like mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I disagree with your premise there like mate. I disagree with your misspelling of ex-players' names, but lets let bygones be sticks which we beat each other to death with in some kind of online war of attrition where the real victims are the innocent onlookers, because... well, fuck those guys, AMIRITE?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I disagree with your misspelling of ex-players' names, but lets let bygones be sticks which we beat each other to death with in some kind of online war of attrition where the real victims are the innocent onlookers, because... well, fuck those guys, AMIRITE?! Christ don't have a go at my spelling man, I'll end up too self-conscious to post anything at all in rebuttal to your regular nonsense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4156 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I disagree that he was very good in the championship. He was ok playing in a team that was walking that league and not getting put under much pressure. The championship might be his level (not convinced personally) but he won't be a good player there. Aye, a bit like people like O'Shea at Man Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Aye, a bit like people like O'Shea at Man Utd.Aye that's why I'd always be worried about signing players from teams like that. We're never going to sign their best players and there's always the worry that the others are being made to look much better by the players around them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 877 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'll go on record as saying we won't sign Thauvin. We've been linked with him for something like three years and the bloke simply isn't interested. I'm not sure we're even interested. I think it's just hacks digging up this undying 'link' and going "need a few sentences about NUFC, let's throw something in about Thauvin" every six months or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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