Subscriber CaaC (John)+ Posted July 23, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 23, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 23, 2019 Administrator Share Posted July 23, 2019 Signed https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49039959 Quote Newcastle United have signed striker Joelinton from Hoffenheim for a club record fee on a six-year deal. The 22-year-old Brazilian is Steve Bruce's first signing since he was named the club's new head coach on Wednesday, replacing Rafael Benitez. Joelinton scored 11 goals in 35 games for Hoffenheim last season, with seven of those coming in the Bundesliga. He started his career at Brazilian side Sport Recife before moving to Germany in 2015. The reported £35m deal smashes the previous club record fee of £20m paid for Paraguay playmaker Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta United in January. "I'm really happy to be here," said Joelinton, who will wear the number nine shirt at St James' Park. "I know it's a large investment that the club has made in me, and that comes with a huge responsibility. "I'm highly motivated and hope to give back on the pitch." Bruce said: "The kid has got an exciting time ahead of him. He is a smashing young player and we are obviously delighted to get him. It is been going on for a little bit now, so to get him is great for everybody. "He has got everything that a modern-day player wants. He is big, strong and athletic, and of course he's got age on his side too which is vitally important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Bad move for both parties. Didn't set the world alight at Hoffenheim. And he's walking from a upper mistake German side straight into a relegation battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 First commentator to call him Joe Ellington will be...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 23, 2019 Administrator Share Posted July 23, 2019 Just now, Dr. Gonzo said: First commentator to call him Joe Ellington will be...? Stuart Pearce or Paul Merson joint odds of 1/4 at the moment. Chris Kamara next in at evens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Stan said: Stuart Pearce or Paul Merson joint odds of 1/4 at the moment. Chris Kamara next in at evens. Those top 2 are exactly who'd I'd suspect to do it also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 So get rid of Rafa, get an inferior manager in Bruce and then sign a player for a reported £35m? Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 23, 2019 Administrator Share Posted July 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: So get rid of Rafa, get an inferior manager in Bruce and then sign a player for a reported £35m? Ridiculous. In terms of direction or strategy, he's on a par with Woodward right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Batard Posted July 23, 2019 Administrator Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Stan said: Signed https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49039959 "Smashing young player" = "Never heard of him" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 23, 2019 Administrator Share Posted July 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, Teso dos Bichos said: My god, the lcfC and liverscum lots are so fucking obsessed this days. Pot. Kettle. Black. Also, anyone who uses Liverscum clearly has the mind of a toddler. It's on a par with those who say Manure or Spuds or Chelski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 23, 2019 Administrator Share Posted July 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Teso dos Bichos said: Whatever you say uncle tom. The term "Uncle Tom" is also used as a derogatory epithet for an exceedingly subservient person, particularly when that person is aware of their own lower-class status based on race. You being racist, Teso? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 29 minutes ago, Stan said: Pot. Kettle. Black. Also, anyone who uses Liverscum clearly has the mind of a toddler. It's on a par with those who say Manure or Spuds or Chelski. It's not even... a good... shite childish insult about the club. The club literally has the name of the city it's in in it... and that city has the word "poo" in it's name, and Liverscum is the best they could come up with? Shite effort at doing something shite and childish, demonstrates a lack of creativity to go along with the general idiocy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 He was offered to Rafa and Rafa said he'd rather spend the money on his own targets Good luck to the lad anyway. Even if he is the first player ever to haggle for a SHORTER contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ Posted July 23, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 23, 2019 Not the most amazing record for a striker in the pub leagues, but he does have yoooof on his side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Looks like he'll run at opponents. If we get 1 more attacker like that as it sounds like we might then we'll have a front 3 that could become a good counter attacking force. Sky saying we have paid €40m cash upfront. We must be the only club who has to save up our pocket money before spending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 How awkward is this? Steve Bruce meeting/speaking to Joelinton for the first time. Joelinton doesn't even know who Bruce is at first. I find it odd when a manager has no part in a transfer, doesn't even talk to the lad to get where he's at, where the club's at, what we want etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted July 24, 2019 Administrator Share Posted July 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, Harvsky said: How awkward is this? Steve Bruce meeting/speaking to Joelinton for the first time. Joelinton doesn't even know who Bruce is at first. I find it odd when a manager has no part in a transfer, doesn't even talk to the lad to get where he's at, where the club's at, what we want etc. So awkward! It's as if Steve Bruce doesn't even realise Joelinton can speak no English as well. The awkward look as well when the player realises 'oh shit it's the boss I better get up for this'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 That was cringey as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted July 24, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 24, 2019 Bruce could at least try and dress like he's something other than one of the website's lighting team who's come in on his day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 18 hours ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: So get rid of Rafa, get an inferior manager in Bruce and then sign a player for a reported £35m? Ridiculous. They didnt get rid of Rafa, Rafa left because he was offered 12 million a year in China. He just said lots of shit about Ashley so the Newcastle fans would believe it, so they wouldn't say Rafa was a money grabbing cunt for leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMadLad Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Panna King said: They didnt get rid of Rafa, Rafa left because he was offered 12 million a year in China. He just said lots of shit about Ashley so the Newcastle fans would believe it, so they wouldn't say Rafa was a money grabbing cunt for leaving. What a load of bollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 14 minutes ago, LFCMadLad said: What a load of bollocks Was bit of a coincidence Rafa signs a contract with a Chinese club the next day for 12 Million a year after leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted July 24, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 24, 2019 Rafa Benitez stayed longer than he had to. He stayed there through relegation despite putting up with a lot more than he should ever have to. I don't know what more could have been expected from him? He honoured his contract to the end, left at the start of the summer rather than mid-season or on the eve of the new season, most managers would have thrown their toys out of the pram long before now. A lot of them would even have fucked managing them in the Championship right off if they'd won major titles and European cups thinking it was beneath them. ... but nothing is beneath Rafa Beneathus . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 The club had five months of contract negotiations with Rafa. Starting long before the Dalian job was even available. Rafa said himself that he decided in May that he wouldn't renew and told the club, who didn't bother trying to change his mind. In the month between then and his contract ending his agent scoped out jobs, simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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