Demitri_C Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 3 hours ago, villan-scott said: Saudi’s helping Mr Boehly again. Paying an over inflated fee for an academy player this time - must really help FFP fortunately for those plucky Chelsea boys. Its a **** joke. Surely this is a conflict of interest? Meanwhile at PL, FA And UEFA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Oh and saudi prince invited to UK so he can see for himself what they have purchased 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Oh and saudi prince invited to UK so he can see for himself what they have purchased and buy some bombs at duty free on his way out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 minute ago, villa4europe said: and buy some bombs at duty free on his way out... Shame on you UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: Oh and saudi prince invited to UK so he can see for himself what they have purchased I am sure we were told was no official connection. I am shocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 3 hours ago, jacketspuds said: One can only assume that Matt Targett will be joining Al Hilal for £90m once the deal for Lewis Hall is complete. Some people are not built for the intense sun and heat. Matt Targett is definitely one of them Would be like Steve Staunton in USA 94 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 The fee for Hall is slightly high (but then look at some other figures being paid). But it is a very sensible signing by Newcastle. I thought they’d go mad, but credit to Ashworth and Howe are doing it really sensibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Precision Posted August 17, 2023 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2023 Re Lewis Hall….Chelsea fans unhappy. https://twitter.com/AlexGoldberg_/status/1692129183026029008?s=20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I honestly can say ive never heard of hall and how he is worth 30m is just farcical in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 PIF helping each other out. It’s so blatant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Those that follow youth football seem to rate him very highly and convinced he's going to make it as a top player, if they're right £30m is still a lot but relative to other fees probably not as high as it first seems, bournemouth paid £25m for Alex Scott, Chelsea £20m for Chukwuemeka when he had just a few months left on his contract, Burnley paid big for Man City goalkeeper, £15m for Aaron Ramsey is cheap, only reason it would be that cheap is because of the buy-back clause, and then you've got likes of Caicedo and Lavia going for mega money after one good season. Watching an highlights video of him, whilst not the best way to judge a player, you can tell from those why he's so highly rated, brilliant close control, can carry the ball forward well, go past players, and a very good passer, wicked crosser, and those highlights are him playing in the Premier League as an eighteen year old, frankly if we had a player that looked that good in the Premier League, I wouldn't want to lose them at all, but if we had to, would be expecting a similarly big fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 £450m spend since the takeover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, useless said: Those that follow youth football seem to rate him very highly and convinced he's going to make it as a top player, if they're right £30m is still a lot but relative to other fees probably not as high as it first seems, bournemouth paid £25m for Alex Scott, Chelsea £20m for Chukwuemeka when he had just a few months left on his contract, Burnley paid big for Man City goalkeeper, £15m for Aaron Ramsey is cheap, only reason it would be that cheap is because of the buy-back clause, and then you've got likes of Caicedo and Lavia going for mega money after one good season. Watching an highlights video of him, whilst not the best way to judge a player, you can tell from those why he's so highly rated, brilliant close control, can carry the ball forward well, go past players, and a very good passer, wicked crosser, and those highlights are him playing in the Premier League as an eighteen year old, frankly if we had a player that looked that good in the Premier League, I wouldn't want to lose them at all, but if we had to, would be expecting a similarly big fee. I just dont see how he is worth 30m. Chuck at least played some games for us at 20m. 30m is just pure cheating to get around FFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) Lewis Hall played more for Chelsea's first team than Chukwuemeka had played for us, he also played more for Chelsea's first team last season than Chukwuemeka did. It's a shame it's Newcastle that are getting him, but genuinely looks like he's got every chance of being a top player. I think it goes to show how that there's a big advantage to giving youngsters first team minutes where possible, it will drive up the money that can be got for them, but even just when it comes to loans, will find it much easier to find them a Championship club if they've got Premier league minutes, for example, Azaz, Kesler, Aaron Ramsey, and Archer all had to work their way to the Championsip, Philogene made a few appearances for our first team and got a loan move straight to the Championship, same for Iroegbunam. Edited August 17, 2023 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moustache of Teale Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 22 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Its a **** joke. Surely this is a conflict of interest? Meanwhile at PL, FA And UEFA Is that Friday call to prayer at Whitley Bay beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Precision Posted August 18, 2023 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, The Moustache of Teale said: Is that Friday call to prayer at Whitley Bay beach? It’s the first opportunity we’ve had to give thanks for the 5-1 win last Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 22 hours ago, Zatman said: I am sure we were told was no official connection. I am shocked Him and Rishi outside St James with half and half scarves soon I’m sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Castore gone pretty quickly as expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 It's a racket isn't it? I saw a comment from a barcode fan suggesting the hatred of them is something new and as a result of their success. Personally I've always disliked them, don't know why. But this Saudi, unethical ownership just heightens my dislike for them. The ownership by PIF shouldn't be allowed and it further damages the foundations of life in the modern world we live in. There is no equality, only greed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 How is this Adidas deal going to play out? Are Castore just wiped completely at the end of August and Adidas will get a new kit out for Geordies to spend another whack of money on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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