Jimmy Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 7 hours ago, MGLCFC said: But if he goes and someone else comes in the net difference is the same. Now if he stays because of DM cover and we still bring someone else in, that's worth considering. except they wouldn't be able to replace him the the EL squad as he is a club trained player
Sunbury Fox Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 We have Mendy as cover for Wilf so Hamza is surplus to requirements. Replacing him with someone able to cover for Youri add/or Maddison is what we need.
Lesterlad Posted 28 January 2021 Posted 28 January 2021 8 hours ago, Foxxed said: Can we get this over the line? I want to watch Hamza actually play football. If Hamza has to stay on the bench as a backup to Mendy he’ll never get to improve his game. Frustrating. I really don’t think he 8s upto our level nowadays, he hasn’t improved and don’t think he will playing weekly. I do think he could be a good championship player.
LestaLad Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 Steve Bruce has just confirmed his interest in him now,
Scotch Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 He confirmed nothing. I saw the presser on SSN and when asked about him he said, "he is a player we like but I would never talk about another teams player". Standard generic answer that certainly alluded to him possibly going there but under no stretch of the imagination did it confirm he was moving.
Happy Fox Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 I imagine we want to sell Hamza and they only want a loan. Maybe a loan with an option to buy?
lcfc_forever Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 According to the Athletic, there are a few teams in for him - even if West Brom go for Maitland-Niles over Choudhury, Sheff United and Fulham as well as Newcastle are interested.
Tielemans63 Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Foxy_Bear said: I saw the presser on SSN and when asked about him he said, "he is a player we like but I would never talk about another teams player". Isn't that exactly what he's just done? Edited 29 January 2021 by Paddy. 1 1
hackneyfox Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 Newcastle, Sheff U & Fulham interested, think that shows that he's not at the level we require.
WigstonWanderer Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 (edited) I think Fofana or Soyuncu could easily do the defensive midfielder thing if required. We have loads of really flexible options in the squad. If it gives Hamza the chance to develop his game he should go regardless of the Ndidi situation. Our real problem is cover for Youri in the absence of Praet. The only thing I can come up with is using Maddison in his role and Perez in the 10 position. Edited 29 January 2021 by WigstonWanderer 1
Merchant_Banker Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 14 minutes ago, WigstonWanderer said: I think Fofana or Soyuncu could easily do the defensive midfielder thing if required. We have loads of really flexible options in the squad. If it gives Hamza the chance to develop his game he should go regardless of the Ndidi situation. Our real problem is cover for Youri in the absence of Praet. The only thing I can come up with is using Maddison in his role and Perez in the 10 position. I think we should focus on square pegs for square holes. Amartey could play DM, but we wouldn't want him to, same as we shouldn't plan on Ndidi playing Centre Half. 2
Webbo Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 Amartey was signed as a defensive midfielder. He could cover there if necessary. 1
AjcW Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 2 minutes ago, Webbo said: Amartey was signed as a defensive midfielder. He could cover there if necessary. Yep! All seems a bit harsh to me, feel like we could easily let him move out without getting in the AM replacement. Perhaps it was BR's way of getting other deals moving. I still think he leaves on Deadline Day no matter what, and if he doesn't I think we've let him down 1
casablancas Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 I still do t understand why we need DM cover ... why move one of our class CB’s? Mendy has proven that he’s an adequate replacement. He has been much improved this season.
sacreblueits442 Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 2 hours ago, Merchant_Banker said: I think we should focus on square pegs for square holes. Amartey could play DM, but we wouldn't want him to, same as we shouldn't plan on Ndidi playing Centre Half. .....I think we have and we did....!!!! 1
Corky Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 Newcastle doesn't seem like the right place for him at all, plus I don't rate Bruce so he won't develop there.
Lambert09 Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Foxy_Bear said: He confirmed nothing. I saw the presser on SSN and when asked about him he said, "he is a player we like but I would never talk about another teams player". Standard generic answer that certainly alluded to him possibly going there but under no stretch of the imagination did it confirm he was moving. Odd thing to say given his past comments I’d prefer him to say I don’t like him at all but he’s a good footballer Edited 29 January 2021 by Lambert09
RowlattsFox Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 Can't be great for Newcastle fans when they are all complaining about negative football and then they sign Choudhury
Merchant_Banker Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 31 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: .....I think we have and we did....!!!! We had to play him, my point was that shouldn't be our strategy.
Webbo Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 36 minutes ago, Corky said: Newcastle doesn't seem like the right place for him at all, plus I don't rate Bruce so he won't develop there. Once he's left, who cares?
sacreblueits442 Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 2 minutes ago, Merchant_Banker said: We had to play him, my point was that shouldn't be our strategy. ....totally agree, square pegs in square holes!!! Bringing in McGregor and should Hamza go out on loan would be a great boost to this squad. I still think we are mentally weak and having McGregor in will cover for Ndidi, Praet or any cover for Youri. He is a dynamic player who will drive our midfield strength and hold us together. I am sure he would have been Rodgers go to at Celtic, Youri is his man at this club, it would be interesting who would Rodgers entrust as the general.
Scotch Posted 29 January 2021 Posted 29 January 2021 16 minutes ago, Lambert09 said: Odd thing to say given his past comments I’d prefer him to say I don’t like him at all but he’s a good footballer Well it looks like Matt Richie is on his way out so he can safely jump ship without consequence.
Popular Post sacreblueits442 Posted 29 January 2021 Popular Post Posted 29 January 2021 9 minutes ago, Webbo said: Once he's left, who cares? ....I feel there will be a lot of posters interested in the progress of Hamza and ideally would like to see him come good on loan!!! When someone comes through your academy, you can't help having some affinity with them in their careers. 7
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