samjp26 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: This forum is so funny some times. When a player stays he's just collecting a pay cheque and happy to warm the bench. When a player goes he's chasing the money and not willing to stay and fight for a place I don’t think Targett would’ve ever been viewed that way, he’s a good player and he’s helped us tremendously getting to where we are. Same as many other players who I doubt would be said to be “collecting a pay cheque”.. times have changed. We’ve had the days of players who were happy picking up a pay cheque and thankfully we’ve now got a squad of players who we all seemingly like and they all seem to be happy too. Nobody is slagging off Kourney Hause for signing a new deal - he has a role and he’s happy to fulfil that role and gives his all whenever he is needed. Targett only signed a new deal about a year ago, I really really really don’t think Matty T would be any different. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2022 13 minutes ago, samjp26 said: I don’t think Targett would’ve ever been viewed that way, he’s a good player and he’s helped us tremendously getting to where we are. Same as many other players who I doubt would be said to be “collecting a pay cheque”.. times have changed. We’ve had the days of players who were happy picking up a pay cheque and thankfully we’ve now got a squad of players who we all seemingly like and they all seem to be happy too. Nobody is slagging off Kourney Hause for signing a new deal - he has a role and he’s happy to fulfil that role and gives his all whenever he is needed. Targett only signed a new deal about a year ago, I really really really don’t think Matty T would be any different. If Hause was rumoured to be leaving and then didn't leave then I guarantee there would be a number of people moaning that he doesn't want to play football and is happy to warm the bench 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 18 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: If Hause was rumoured to be leaving and then didn't leave then I guarantee there would be a number of people moaning that he doesn't want to play football and is happy to warm the bench Yep, fans ask for player loyalty but the club were quick to sign a replacement in Digne. What's wrong with Targett netting the club a loan fee, wanting to go out and play regularly and potentially upping his value come summer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 He has a chance to join a club that is (unfortunately) probably going to make huge strides over the next few seasons. He probably reckons he can get a decent move if he performs well, and I suspect this will happen. No matter what we all seem to think about their owners - he's a footballer playing for a club and their fans, and hopes to get a big pay rise out of it. For him and his family - fair play. Go be the next Wayne Bridge. Simply - we don't need him anymore. Whether he lacks the bottle to fight; has been told he can go as he's now 3rd choice (Young on the bench makes sense from a versatility perspective) or whatever - it doesn't matter. And one thing to remember - if he is unhappy or desperate to play, and this is the main reason we let him go, then this is no bad thing. We let Martinez go to Argentina when we could have stopped him - and he's just signed a new deal. At the end of the day, the club are their employers, and some benevolence (within certain parameters) will probably make us a more attractive proposition to potential new signings. Rewards aren't always immediate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 21 hours ago, Adman said: I hope he helps his new club into the championship I hope he would then get the standing ovation he deserves when he comes back home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CarryOnVilla Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Laughable Chimp said: Never seen him smile like this when he was with us. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Posted February 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2022 Matty left the Saints to play games and has done the same now. He always gave 110% and helped us to get where we now are as a football club. He did often smile when with us too. I hope he has a tremendous last half to the season and that the Toon fans will remember the favour we did them at the end of the season, and this time not blame us for their relegation. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Thug said: But I think the general sentiment is that Saudi money is dirty compared to anyone else’s. Which is correct. The dirtiest of dirty money in a world full of dirty money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 The Newcastle kit is horrible. The sponsor clashes with the shirt and it looks a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 3 hours ago, AV82 said: Yep, fans ask for player loyalty but the club were quick to sign a replacement in Digne. What's wrong with Targett netting the club a loan fee, wanting to go out and play regularly and potentially upping his value come summer. Nothing wrong whatsoever and it was also decent of the club to allow it in my opinion. The anger from fans was a bit OTT. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Any news out on the terms of the deal? Hope we got a loan fee for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 01/02/2022 at 10:56, AV82 said: Yep, fans ask for player loyalty but the club were quick to sign a replacement in Digne. What's wrong with Targett netting the club a loan fee, wanting to go out and play regularly and potentially upping his value come summer. It's just the risk isn't it. If Digne got injured, Targett would have been in ahead of Young. I respect there's a human element to it as well, keeping Targett against his will and him then not playing a minute could also have caused all sorts of problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Tom13 said: It's just the risk isn't it. If Digne got injured, Targett would have been in ahead of Young. I respect there's a human element to it as well, keeping Targett against his will and him then not playing a minute could also have caused all sorts of problems. I reckon if we were closer to finishing in a European spot the move may have been blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) I have no issue with Targett leaving to get some game time, if anything I respect him more for doing so. I just dislike the fact that for once when we actually have 2 quality players for a position, we decide to immediately get rid of one of then. And I don't even rate Targett that much either. I don't care if he himself asked for the move. You can't just allow everyone to leave the moment they first show signs of discontent. Targett is good enough to challenge Digne for the spot and would be very good cover if Digne got injured. At least give it half a **** season first to see how the battle for the left back spot pans out before getting rid of him. On a semi-related note, this is why the whole "2 quality players in each position" is more paper talk than a reality and why it's unrealistic to be aiming for that. As a club In our position, it is very difficult to keep 2 actual quality players in one position at the club without one of them wanting to leave soon for more game time. And as I said before, I don't even think Targett is that quality. Edited February 2, 2022 by Laughable Chimp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 23 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Nothing wrong whatsoever and it was also decent of the club to allow it in my opinion. The anger from fans was a bit OTT. I hold no blame towards Targett for any of this, this is all on the club 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 01/02/2022 at 22:34, ender4 said: Which is correct. The dirtiest of dirty money in a world full of dirty money. Define dirty. The money itself is from the vast oil reserves they sit on top of and not from drugs, money laundering, illegal mining, no-bid contracts, etc. Dr. Tony's money was probably much more "dirty". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 55 minutes ago, Zatman said: I hold no blame towards Targett for any of this, this is all on the club No blame to either of them in my opinion. Unless you think Targett is good enough to start over Digne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 25 minutes ago, nepal_villan said: Define dirty. The money itself is from the vast oil reserves they sit on top of and not from drugs, money laundering, illegal mining, no-bid contracts, etc. Dr. Tony's money was probably much more "dirty". More imaginary than dirty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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