Gandalf's shin pads Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Frustrating as it might be, Newcastle are entirely within their rights and means. Parachute payments, 50k crowds, big player sales and FFP rolling over three years means that their spending power is almost limitless at this level. Aside from the clubs that came down alongside them, their budget is probably (guessing, no figures!) greater than that of the next three or four biggest in the league combined, and even that is likely a conservative estimate. Having said that, although I was expecting a lot of activity from them in this window, the scale of their transfer business has surprised me both in quantity and quality. I'm not sure the second tier has ever seen anything like it. Perhaps it's just a sign of things to come, with the long predicted parachute payment distortion of the relegated teams actually coming to fruition with the new deal kicking in this season (although Newcastle don't benefit this season) Obviously, as others have said, they still have to make it work, but it's looking a little ominous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag zig Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Carl Sagan said: To get out of this league you need a lot of togetherness at a club. Strikes me too big a squad and an unhappy bunch of Tynesiders could prove their downfall. Shame about Callum presuming this is legit. Said exactly this on another thread a day back. Bloated squads of Newcastle (and Villa) could yet undermine them, you can't keep everyone happy and trying to chop and change to do so may even cause issues with players knowing their roles, disrupt team pattern etc Wait until Christmas, a few will be wanting away to play regular. The salaries may be an issue but sometimes the odd football mercenary realises it can be boring when you don't get a kick about with your mates. That's why I admire the likes of Shotton, twice he's left because he just wanted to stand a chance of playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Carl Sagan said: To get out of this league you need a lot of togetherness at a club. Strikes me too big a squad and an unhappy bunch of Tynesiders could prove their downfall. Shame about Callum presuming this is legit. I would just put any players that aren't 'together' in the U23s for a month away from the other players. The problem with footballers today though is they stick together because they know they will get what they want if they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShepherdOfTheRams Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Villa's squad isn't really that bloated, as they've literally had to get a whole new starting 11 to even compete this year. If Newcastle sell a bit more then I think they should be fine, but it seems like things are starting to come together for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 We should go for Albert Admonah if McManaman is going to Newcastle. Experienced at this level, was v good last season, right footed (like McManaman). Need to shift Russell and probably Blackman first though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 7 minutes ago, Posh Ram said: We should go for Albert Admonah if McManaman is going to Newcastle. Experienced at this level, was v good last season, right footed (like McManaman). Need to shift Russell and probably Blackman first though. I think villa have just about got this one from bora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKWORTHRAM Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 12 minutes ago, Sparkle said: I think villa have just about got this one from bora Hes turned them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram a lamb a ding dong Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 1 minute ago, MACKWORTHRAM said: Hes turned them down. Sauce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 13 minutes ago, Ram a lamb a ding dong said: Sauce? Either ketchup or BBQ, not a huge fan of Mayo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swadieram Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 If he told you he would have to kill you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddy Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Shame we have been out done again by the Toons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Newcastle are about to announce the signing of Atsu, so you would assume that a move for Mcmanaman is off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddy Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Atsu is a loan deal...... Cash to baggies for Mac...... How many players do they need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardifframs Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Atsu is a loan with clause for permanent deal McManaman might come here then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 11 minutes ago, Cardifframs said: Atsu is a loan with clause for permanent deal McManaman might come here then They want both.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 5 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: They want both.... I'll bet Ashley's underpaid staff are loving this spending spree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seths-cap Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I hope they buy that many players it leaves the squad unfamiliar and they struggle to gel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoneedshuls Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Newcastle trying to buy the league ! Didn't work for us last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 26 minutes ago, Whoneedshuls said: Newcastle trying to buy the league ! Didn't work for us last season We brought badly though didn't we? Time will at Newcastle but they will probably soak all the bad stuff up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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