People regard Newcastle as being a badly run club, and shambolic behind the scenes but they're putting together a pretty impressive squad together.Players like Siem De Jong and Darryl Janmaat are exactly the type of players that we should be able to attract IMO. If they can find a regular goal-scorer this summer (surprised they're not looking to keep Remy) they should be looking at top 8 next season.
Quote from: ozzjim on July 16, 2014, 12:04:47 PMVlaar is worth, even with 12 months on his deal left, over 12 million following his world cup exploits. As such, I doubt he will be going anywhere, and certainly not to the twitchy nettle licker. Benteke - would not even pass a medical at the moment, so that story is copmplete rubbish, and if he could pass a medical, would still be worth £25 million when you look at the prices being paid for the likes of Lallana and Lovren. For me Vlaar's value should be calculated either by what relegation would cost us, or what we would need to spend to find a direct replacement. I think even £12m would be a bit too light.
Vlaar is worth, even with 12 months on his deal left, over 12 million following his world cup exploits. As such, I doubt he will be going anywhere, and certainly not to the twitchy nettle licker. Benteke - would not even pass a medical at the moment, so that story is copmplete rubbish, and if he could pass a medical, would still be worth £25 million when you look at the prices being paid for the likes of Lallana and Lovren.
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on July 16, 2014, 12:28:26 PMQuote from: BoskoDjembaSalifou on July 16, 2014, 12:23:50 PMOn what planet will Newcastle come and take our best player? Seriously, who comes up with this stuff?It does sound a bit far fetched.However, I struggle to think of a club showing less ambition than us in the top flight of late. I wouldn't hitch my career to that wagon if I were a player.It's not up to the player. It's up to us. We've already shown that he'll only be sold when we want to sell him.It's complete rubbish.
Quote from: BoskoDjembaSalifou on July 16, 2014, 12:23:50 PMOn what planet will Newcastle come and take our best player? Seriously, who comes up with this stuff?It does sound a bit far fetched.However, I struggle to think of a club showing less ambition than us in the top flight of late. I wouldn't hitch my career to that wagon if I were a player.
On what planet will Newcastle come and take our best player? Seriously, who comes up with this stuff?
Quote from: RussellC on July 16, 2014, 12:36:17 PMPeople regard Newcastle as being a badly run club, and shambolic behind the scenes but they're putting together a pretty impressive squad together.Players like Siem De Jong and Darryl Janmaat are exactly the type of players that we should be able to attract IMO. If they can find a regular goal-scorer this summer (surprised they're not looking to keep Remy) they should be looking at top 8 next season.like they did last season ? it's only going to go one way for the self titled "greatest fans in the world......down hill...
Quote from: Dr Butler on July 16, 2014, 12:39:15 PMQuote from: RussellC on July 16, 2014, 12:36:17 PMPeople regard Newcastle as being a badly run club, and shambolic behind the scenes but they're putting together a pretty impressive squad together.Players like Siem De Jong and Darryl Janmaat are exactly the type of players that we should be able to attract IMO. If they can find a regular goal-scorer this summer (surprised they're not looking to keep Remy) they should be looking at top 8 next season.like they did last season ? it's only going to go one way for the self titled "greatest fans in the world......down hill...No, not like last season. My point was about next season and the players they're buying now to improve them. Collback, Cabella, De Jong and Janmaat will make them much stronger and, I would bet, comfortably above us.[/quoteQuote from: RussellC on July 16, 2014, 12:45:54 PMQuote from: Dr Butler on July 16, 2014, 12:39:15 PMQuote from: RussellC on July 16, 2014, 12:36:17 PMPeople regard Newcastle as being a badly run club, and shambolic behind the scenes but they're putting together a pretty impressive squad together.Players like Siem De Jong and Darryl Janmaat are exactly the type of players that we should be able to attract IMO. If they can find a regular goal-scorer this summer (surprised they're not looking to keep Remy) they should be looking at top 8 next season.like they did last season ? it's only going to go one way for the self titled "greatest fans in the world......down hill...No, not like last season. My point was about next season and the players they're buying now to improve them. Collback, Cabella, De Jong and Janmaat will make them much stronger and, I would bet, comfortably above us.they may prove to be good signings and they might and maybe should finish above us......but while Pardew the twat is in charge my money would be on a struggle...
Quote from: Dr Butler on July 16, 2014, 12:39:15 PMQuote from: RussellC on July 16, 2014, 12:36:17 PMPeople regard Newcastle as being a badly run club, and shambolic behind the scenes but they're putting together a pretty impressive squad together.Players like Siem De Jong and Darryl Janmaat are exactly the type of players that we should be able to attract IMO. If they can find a regular goal-scorer this summer (surprised they're not looking to keep Remy) they should be looking at top 8 next season.like they did last season ? it's only going to go one way for the self titled "greatest fans in the world......down hill...No, not like last season. My point was about next season and the players they're buying now to improve them. Collback, Cabella, De Jong and Janmaat will make them much stronger and, I would bet, comfortably above us.
I hope you're right (and you're definitely right) about Pardew, but they are good signings. You've also got to factor in the improvement that'll be made by losing Shola Ameobi.
Quote from: RussellC on July 16, 2014, 12:58:26 PMI hope you're right (and you're definitely right) about Pardew, but they are good signings. You've also got to factor in the improvement that'll be made by losing Shola Ameobi.I'm amazed the 'World Cup star' Shola Ameobi hasn't been snapped up yet.
Quote from: Chris Jameson on July 16, 2014, 01:30:03 PMQuote from: RussellC on July 16, 2014, 12:58:26 PMI hope you're right (and you're definitely right) about Pardew, but they are good signings. You've also got to factor in the improvement that'll be made by losing Shola Ameobi.I'm amazed the 'World Cup star' Shola Ameobi hasn't been snapped up yet. I'm more 'concerned' than 'amazed'!
Quote from: Chris Jameson on July 16, 2014, 01:30:03 PMQuote from: RussellC on July 16, 2014, 12:58:26 PMI hope you're right (and you're definitely right) about Pardew, but they are good signings. You've also got to factor in the improvement that'll be made by losing Shola Ameobi.I'm amazed the 'World Cup star' Shola Ameobi hasn't been snapped up yet. Signing for Hull apparently.
Quote from: Dave on July 16, 2014, 03:04:15 PMQuote from: Chris Jameson on July 16, 2014, 01:30:03 PMQuote from: RussellC on July 16, 2014, 12:58:26 PMI hope you're right (and you're definitely right) about Pardew, but they are good signings. You've also got to factor in the improvement that'll be made by losing Shola Ameobi.I'm amazed the 'World Cup star' Shola Ameobi hasn't been snapped up yet. Signing for Hull apparently.There is a God after all!