Alex 35064 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Or he responded well to a good coach who knew how to utlise him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10855 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Or he responded well to a good coach who knew how to utlise him Perhaps, and I'm not against re-signing him on loan with an option to buy. I think spending c£13m on him in January would be foolhardy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerbarton 24 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 He wasn't fit in two years. What makes you think the third year would have been any better? And guess what. He's currently injured! Might be missing something, but he played three days ago against SVB Excelsior. He also scored twice in the previous two games. Yes, he's injury prone but he's made 14 appearances so far this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Or he responded well to a good coach who knew how to utlise him This is my thoughts. I do think he looked better than what he was for that period as he was looking like one of the most dangerous wide players in the league at that time. I don't think he's that but I do think he's a mid level premier league player. Given the prices that are being quoted at the minute (Boro paying up to £10m for Bamford) I think if we paid about what we paid for him originally, I don't think it would be a risk at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30569 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Might be missing something, but he played three days ago against SVB Excelsior. He also scored twice in the previous two games. Yes, he's injury prone but he's made 14 appearances so far this season. I read before Christmas that he was out until February http://www.themag.co.uk/2016/12/psv-confirm-latest-injury-newcastles-siem-de-jong-newcastle-united/ Looks like he came back ahead of schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35064 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Perhaps, and I'm not against re-signing him on loan with an option to buy. I think spending c£13m on him in January would be foolhardy though. If he was available for that sort of money it would be daft not to get him imo. Would be a great boost in terms of promotion and you wouldn't be looking at an instant upgrade next season. It's fuck all in today's prices as David Kelly mentions. I also agree he had a purple patch here but I do think it was also partly down to working with Benitez and playing him to his strengths rather than just a freak run of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Townsend would be mint for both now and promotion. If he's available again it's a no brainer for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lackie92 1 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Sky sports or Sky Bet? Sky Bet. Posted yesterday lunchtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10855 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Sky Bet. Posted yesterday lunchtime. I think the point is that it's a bit naughty when Sky News reports on odds, to drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which willdrum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which willdrum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will drum up betting through SkyBet, which will cause a change in the odds, which will be reported on by Sky News, which will Edited January 17, 2017 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35064 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 This place is becoming too perpetual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10855 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 This place is becoming too perpetual Snob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerbarton 24 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 The typo half way through suggests you actually typed that whole thing up rather than c + v... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30569 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Never go full Leazes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10855 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 The typo half way through suggests you actually typed that whole thing up rather than c + v... I can't even see the typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Townsend would be mint for both now and promotion. If he's available again it's a no brainer for me. Agreed, his 'one trick' is really hard to stop when he's on form and he can win games on his own from nothing. He worked hard when many put their heads in the ground towards the end of last season and as Alex says maybe Rafa really knew how to play him, Rafa definitely knows better than Alan Pardew. I don't think he's any more streaky than most players, it's not like there are many players that are consistently devastating in games and those that are cost a fucking fortune, even then it's better to have a player that has a ceiling as high as his who might hit it irregularly than have a player as limited as Gouffran. Even when Townsend isn't on his game it's not like he's a complete fucking liability like Sissoko, he was trying just might not have had loads of impact. It would be mental if we didn't sign him if we had the chance to get him for 13m, look at some of the complete and utter shite that is being quoted at 15m ffs. McCarthy would be quality as well, he's a mid table PL midfielder and would be a significant upgrade on Colback and Hayden. Edited January 17, 2017 by Howay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5217 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Why is McCarthy even available and/or interested? Edited January 17, 2017 by Rayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4748 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Why is McCarthy even available and/or interested? Why wouldn't he be? Koeman might not fancy him long term, in which case we're a good option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Why is McCarthy even available and/or interested? He has only started 6 games this season, I'm not sure if he has been injured but he's not first choice. No clue if he'd have any interest coming to us just saw others mentioning him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5217 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 But presumably lots of lower PL clubs would be in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35064 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Linked with the mackems as part of a swap deal for Kone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Why is McCarthy even available and/or interested? They've just signed Schneiderlin and have Gueye and Barry who play his position so he's become surplus for them. Also that young Davies lad started at the weekend over him too. I'd try and get him on loan of there's a possibility like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 This place is becoming too perpetual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4748 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 But presumably lots of lower PL clubs would be in for him. Maybe we're more interesting than Tony Pulis' west brom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Maybe he would think he'd have more chance of playing a full premier league season with us than them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Strange that he hasn't played one game. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-transfers-ajax-considering-sending-12465456#rlabs=3%20rt$sitewide%20p$5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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