The Footie Thread

[Billysboots]

I agree no top striker will want a permanent move to Newcastle during this transfer window, which is why I fully expected the club to try and get some quality loan signings in, rather than permanent options like Wood.

There are enough good quality Premier League players out there who are on the fringes of their own side, and who are maybe angling for a move in the summer. It would make sense for Newcastle to bring such players in on loan now, to give them the best chance of staying up. If that succeeds the club then has the opportunity to pursue permanent signings in the summer, and if not they haven’t lost anything.

Similarly, the players have a chance to put themselves in the shop window, so that a good deal can be secured by them in the summer - either at Newcastle in the unlikely event they stay up, or elsewhere. There are players at Man United who probably fit that bill perfectly.

A permanent signing like Chris Wood is just odd.

 

[Beezerk]

I agree no top striker will want a permanent move to Newcastle during this transfer window, which is why I fully expected the club to try and get some quality loan signings in, rather than permanent options like Wood.

There are enough good quality Premier League players out there who are on the fringes of their own side, and who are maybe angling for a move in the summer. It would make sense for Newcastle to bring such players in on loan now, to give them the best chance of staying up. If that succeeds the club then has the opportunity to pursue permanent signings in the summer, and if not they haven’t lost anything.

Similarly, the players have a chance to put themselves in the shop window, so that a good deal can be secured by them in the summer - either at Newcastle in the unlikely event they stay up, or elsewhere. There are players at Man United who probably fit that bill perfectly.

A permanent signing like Chris Wood is just odd.

Even if Chris Wood never kicks a ball for the rest of the season it’s a decent signing. He was Burnley’s main striker and he isn’t there anymore, they’ve essentially guaranteed Burnley will get relegated so one more team out of the equation.

 

[fundy]

Even if Chris Wood never kicks a ball for the rest of the season it’s a decent signing. He was Burnley’s main striker and he isn’t there anymore, they’ve essentially guaranteed Burnley will get relegated so one more team out of the equation.

now weve got money we can spend £25m to sit someone on the bench haha

maybe shouldve tried for Cornet

 

[Beezerk]

now weve got money we can spend £25m to sit someone on the bench haha

maybe shouldve tried for Cornet

Ha ha why not, Man Utd have been doing it for years ?

 

[Orikoru]

he really isnt as bad as people make out

antonio is hailed as a decent striker.. lets say its his 3rd season as a striker now

28 goals in that time (28 in 69)

woods 29 in same time (29 in 82)

bearing in mind he plays in a team that struggles for goals aswell

Wood is a decent targetman, a bit one-dimensional, hence he obviously suited Burnley and does well in the Championship where it can be a bit more direct and physical. Obviously he thrives on crosses - I don't know if Newcastle are playing that way under Howe or not really.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I agree no top striker will want a permanent move to Newcastle during this transfer window, which is why I fully expected the club to try and get some quality loan signings in, rather than permanent options like Wood.

There are enough good quality Premier League players out there who are on the fringes of their own side, and who are maybe angling for a move in the summer. It would make sense for Newcastle to bring such players in on loan now, to give them the best chance of staying up. If that succeeds the club then has the opportunity to pursue permanent signings in the summer, and if not they haven’t lost anything.

Similarly, the players have a chance to put themselves in the shop window, so that a good deal can be secured by them in the summer - either at Newcastle in the unlikely event they stay up, or elsewhere. There are players at Man United who probably fit that bill perfectly.

A permanent signing like Chris Wood is just odd.

I think the way that covid is taking out players clubs are reluctant to weaken their squads be letting players go on loan. Players who have not had a game all season now might be required because 6 others are having to isolate. I would agree totally with your logic but the last month or two has changed that imo.

 

[fundy]

I think the way that covid is taking out players clubs are reluctant to weaken their squads be letting players go on loan. Players who have not had a game all season now might be required because 6 others are having to isolate. I would agree totally with your logic but the last month or two has changed that imo.

Yep the big sides are trying to recall loans more than letting others go out on them, those that do will be right at the end of the month if at all youd think

 

[Billysboots]

Even if Chris Wood never kicks a ball for the rest of the season it’s a decent signing. He was Burnley’s main striker and he isn’t there anymore, they’ve essentially guaranteed Burnley will get relegated so one more team out of the equation.

The thought had crossed my mind that this is perhaps the case. And if this is how they choose to conduct business, by weakening the opposition rather than strengthening their own squad, they will rapidly become a club nobody likes.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Imagine if Ashley & Bruce had signed Woods for £25m.

 

[Beezerk]

they will rapidly become a club nobody likes.

That happened as soon as they got taken over, it will only increase if they gain some success I imagine, maybe if they play amazing football like Man City then people will appreciate them for that and see past all the off field stuff.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Imagine if Ashley & Bruce had signed Woods for £25m.

They did sign Joelinton for £40m.

It took him 2 and a half seasons to have a decent game

 

[pokerjoke]

They did sign Joelinton for £40m.

It took him 2 and a half seasons to have a decent game

Hence the 2 and a half year contract then,perhaps they are thinking along the same lines

 

[Swango1980]

That happened as soon as they got taken over, it will only increase if they gain some success I imagine, maybe if they play amazing football like Man City then people will appreciate them for that and see past all the off field stuff.

I hate City . Preferred them when they had the likes of Naill Quinn, Uwe Rosler and Garry Flitcroft.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I hate City . Preferred them when they had the likes of Naill Quinn, Uwe Rosler and Garry Flitcroft.

Ah, the days when you could actually beat them . I was always a fan of Utd in the Dave Sexton era

 

[Hobbit]

Ah, the days when you could actually beat them . I was always a fan of Utd in the Dave Sexton era

You’ve got a good memory

 

[Lord Tyrion]

You’ve got a good memory

I like to test people every now and again . He was also the first utd manager I can remember, I am too young for The Doc.

 

[Hobbit]

I like to test people every now and again . He was also the first utd manager I can remember, I am too young for The Doc.

I’m remember the doc really well, in fact I also remember several before then too, but it’s the doc I remember the most. I was 14 when he took over.

 

[pendodave]

I’m remember the doc really well, in fact I also remember several before then too, but it’s the doc I remember the most. I was 14 when he took over.

One of my earliest footballing memories is of Frank O'Farrell being sacked...
I am so old. (Though probably a whippersnapper at the last count).

 

[Liverbirdie]

I’m remember the doc really well, in fact I also remember several before then too, but it’s the doc I remember the most. I was 14 when he took over.

At United, or duties with Mary Brown?

Off the match, gonna be cold.

 

[fundy]

good to see every single Liverpool player made a fast recovery