January transfer window and the squad as it stands

[tlg1903]

34 minutes ago, Slim said:

Meh, bang average striker going through a bit of a purple patch.

I understand why you say that given the career he's had but I'm not sure you're right there.  Time will tell but I think he could be one of these players that doesn't really kick on till he hits his mid 20's and becomes a proper adult for lack of a better way of putting it. 

[Jute]

Surprised to see Watt is only 27. Seems like he has been about for years. He is another of those players who you see one time and think there is a player in there then next time not even notice he is on the field. Maybe he has matured now as Tlg says or maybe a fluke season as Slim says. Given his age might be worth a punt if wages are low enough. Could he play the number 10 role?

[BigAl]

Did we not have him training with us or on trial a couple of years ago or am I having a senile moment ?

[wokinginashearerwonderland]

Spot on BigAl, he was training with us for a while which led to the inevitable speculation that he would be signing.  I always get the feeling with these guys that move clubs every five minutes that they are always only one bad night out away from a crisis.  Watt has changed clubs more than Rory McIlroy.

[Madbadteacher]

Curtis Main #2 IMHO

[Jute]

Jack MacKenzie gets a contract extension. 

 

[Jute]

And another.

 

[RicoS321]

Longstaff loan terminated apparently. Not surprising. Devlin set to get another contract extension according to the record. It's always good to have a professionally injured player that the other injured players can look up to.

[OxfordDon]

38 minutes ago, RicoS321 said:

Longstaff loan terminated apparently

Veni Vidi Vamos

[BigAl]

Back in for McGrath allegedly

Source: Daily Express

[OrlandoDon]

45 minutes ago, BigAl said:

Back in for McGrath allegedly

Source: Daily Express

Heard this before obviously, but not seen him enough to know what he’s like as a player? Any good? Creative?? The #10 we crave?? Would love us to offer cash plus the likes of kennedy, the size of the squad can’t help us, one in one out isn’t a bad thing right now.

Edited December 18, 2021 by OrlandoDon

[HaarDon]

10 hours ago, OxfordDon said:

Veni Vidi Vamos

Have we put in an offer for him?

 

[tlg1903]

10 hours ago, OrlandoDon said:

Heard this before obviously, but not seen him enough to know what he’s like as a player? Any good? Creative?? The #10 we crave?? Would love us to offer cash plus the likes of kennedy, the size of the squad can’t help us, one in one out isn’t a bad thing right now.

I suspect Hedges will be away and probably financing any move for mcgrath.  Wouldn't complain about Kennedy leaving though

[Jute]

21 hours ago, RicoS321 said:

Longstaff loan terminated apparently. Not surprising. Devlin set to get another contract extension according to the record. It's always good to have a professionally injured player that the other injured players can look up to.

Being reported in Newcastle that they want him back. 
 

https://nothingbutnewcastle.com/2021/12/blogs/all-things-newcastle/football-news-aberdeen-loan-matty-longstaff-eddie-howe/amp/

 

No loss him being returned. Even if Ferguson had been sold we have plenty of cover in central midfield. 

[BigAl]

The DABs and us are apparently after Irish goalkeeper David Odumuso currently at Drogheda and out of contract.

Has made the last few Irish U21 squads.

[Jute]

3 hours ago, BigAl said:

The DABs and us are apparently after Irish goalkeeper David Odumuso currently at Drogheda and out of contract.

Has made the last few Irish U21 squads.

Odd one given we just extended Ritchie’s deal and gave Woods a two year deal.

[BigAl]

On 13/12/2021 at 10:48, BigAl said:

Did we not have him training with us or on trial a couple of years ago or am I having a senile moment ?

Pre contract on a three year deal with The Arabs.

Only 27 and this will be his eleventh club.

[RicoS321]

15 minutes ago, BigAl said:

Pre contract on a three year deal with The Arabs.

Only 27 and this will be his eleventh club.

Aye, he's following the Jim Hamilton trail. Be at pittodrie in a year or so.

[tlg1903]

34 minutes ago, BigAl said:

Pre contract on a three year deal with The Arabs.

Only 27 and this will be his eleventh club.

Sounds like siegrist is away in January 

[BigAl]

22 minutes ago, tlg1903 said:

Sounds like siegrist is away in January 

They putting Tony Watt in goals 

[Jute]

Confirmation that Longstaff returned to Newcastle. 
 

 

[BigAl]

On 24/12/2021 at 20:03, BigAl said:

Pre contract on a three year deal with The Arabs.

Only 27 and this will be his eleventh club.

Apologies

 

13th club apparently

 

 

[BigAl]

32 minutes ago, Jute said:

Confirmation that Longstaff returned to Newcastle. 
 

 

Not really going to be much of a loss given his contribution to date.

[BigAl]

51 minutes ago, Jute said:

Confirmation that Longstaff returned to Newcastle. 
 

 

Could he drop McLennan off somewhere on the way south ?

 

Please

 

 

[HaarDon]

1 hour ago, BigAl said:

Could he drop McLennan off somewhere on the way south ?

 

Please

 

 

And most of the team.