Andros Townsend...

[EnderbyFox]

If this is a replacement for Mahrez I might just drown in my own tears 

[goose2010]

down to cost for me less than 10 mill and you have a solid winger.

[The People's Hero]

Was sent something cryptic by a broker I know who looks after quite a few premier league clubs in terms of insurances.

 

It doesn't tie in perfectly, but this would fit with something I'd been told. I believe any inward movement is contingent upon a departure. Not sure I'm that keen to see Musa or Mahrez leave, as we saw a bit of effort from Musa pre-season. All guesses, by the way.

 

Best to just wait and see I suppose.

[The People's Hero]

ps I thought we were measuring all transfer fees now in 'how many Jeff Schlupps'?

[FoxinNotts]

Good player, but not enough goals, for me.

[foxes21]

If he's a Mahrez replacement, it's a no from me.

However if he's back up to Mahrez/Albrighton, gerrimin.

[Jon the Hat]

6 minutes ago, The People's Hero said:

ps I thought we were measuring all transfer fees now in 'how many Jeff Schlupps'?

No more than 1.2GS in this case I say.

[DatfoxesKid23]

Andros Townsend?    #Rudkinout

[foxes21]

27 minutes ago, Kitchandro said:

He's a good player but Gray and Albrighton are both better.

 

 

Townsend is better than gray currently. Of course Gray could surpass him in the future.

 

Then again Townsend is only 26 and hasn't reached his peak yet either.

[fox_favourite]

Not sure what to make of this

[AjcW]

5 year contract... signed for £13 million.

 

He's not going to be cheap is he???

 

A little worrying that De Boer is happy to get rid straight away, I know he is building his own system but he hasn't signed any wingers yet.

[foxfanazer]

1 good game every 10. No thanks

[mod hero]

Don't think I've seen him play on left before always on the right cutting in. 

 

Mahrez must be off.

[turtmcfly]

1 minute ago, mod hero said:

Don't think I've seen him play on left before always on the right cutting in. 

Hmmm

[The People's Hero]

Loves a speculative shot - but if he's happy to knuckle down and work to our system, I think he could have his uses.

 

Not necessarily as a starter every game... and would possibly upset Gray or indicate Mahrez is gone.

 

More likely (and hopefully) its more of a 'just in case'?

[Ricey]

We need another winger, even before potential Mahrez and Musa departures, and Townsend has proven to be an effective Premier League winger. Makes sense.

[BenTheFox]

I'd be up for this. If we could get a tune out of him he'd be a very good signing. 

[The People's Hero]

Agree with earlier comment by the way that he was over-rated for a long time, but the pendulum has possibly swung back too far. I think he's a confidence player who needs understanding team mates and the right system around him. He will need to show really good work ethic and energy here, but I do think it could work.

[LinekersApples]

Classic foxestalk.

 

People upset at signing England international. 

 

Better than: Lloyd Dyer, Jeff Schlupp, Ahmed Musa.

 

Remember how far we've come and welcome our new player. 

[AjcW]

3 minutes ago, turtmcfly said:

Hmmm

Was just about to say he plays every game on the left.

 

I really don't know what to make of this, he almost kept Newcastle up on his own, but he needs to settle somewhere and Crystal Palace being willing to let him go after a season isn't massively encouraging.

[The People's Hero]

Just now, LinekersApples said:

Classic foxestalk.

 

People upset at signing England international. 

 

Better than: Lloyd Dyer, Jeff Schlupp, Ahmed Musa.

 

Remember how far we've come and welcome our new player. 

 

Is it done and dusted then? I'm not one of those that needs the news first and now, just interested in terms of how this possibly affects our position on Mahrez.

[mod hero]

3 minutes ago, turtmcfly said:

Hmmm

He looks mega in them clips, and played on the left I'll give you that one.

 

Still inconsistent though. He was quality for England a few years back. If we can get him playing near that level we'll have a good player.

[CyprusFox]

Just now, LinekersApples said:

Classic foxestalk.

 

People upset at signing England international. 

 

Better than: Lloyd Dyer, Jeff Schlupp, Ahmed Musa.

 

Remember how far we've come and welcome our new player. 

Sounds like an ITK "Welcome Andros" to me. Am I right?

[The People's Hero]

Just now, AjcW said:

Was just about to say he plays every game on the left.

 

I really don't know what to make of this, he almost kept Newcastle up on his own, but he needs to settle somewhere and Crystal Palace being willing to let him go after a season isn't massively encouraging.

 

They have switched manager though. Possibly just doesn't fit de Boer's favoured shape/style/system.

 

de Boer will also want to free up wages etc to stamp his own authority on his squad so I wouldn't necessarily read too much in to it.

 

 

[AjcW]

1 minute ago, The People's Hero said:

 

They have switched manager though. Possibly just doesn't fit de Boer's favoured shape/style/system.

 

de Boer will also want to free up wages etc to stamp his own authority on his squad so I wouldn't necessarily read too much in to it.

 

 

Yh I said something similar above just covering all bases, I think De Boer will pack the middle to help him play passing football 'the dutch way' so could just be that.