Nuff Said 4,938 Posted August 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, South Sider said: Had a good long read through this thread. The main question that springs to mind is: Have some of you actually heard yourselves? Jesus. No wonder this forum is becoming a medium for people to just abuse each other. I know, it’s tiresome. I think you have to learn to skip past it and try and tune it out. The only alternative is either block those who are p*ssing you off, which makes the thread disjointed, or give up on the forum completely. I don’t think those who feel unable to avoid sniping at each other will ever stop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted August 2, 2020 4 hours ago, norfolkngood said: I thought it was ok if the owning club gives permission, so A C Milan can ask Godfreys agent if he would like to move and what sort of wages etc before they agree a fee but only with NCFC permission Of course they will know a figure we have in mind first Think you'll find that's what they refer to as an illegal approach to make contact with the players/agents first. Although we all know that is likely how nearly all transfer are started these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,070 Posted August 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Rich T The Biscuit said: Think you'll find that's what they refer to as an illegal approach to make contact with the players/agents first. Although we all know that is likely how nearly all transfer are started these days. Exactly , Clubs rarely bid if the player is not interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,825 Posted August 2, 2020 Hold out for every last penny, hopefully Dortmund or any other team create a bidding war. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 768 Posted August 2, 2020 I actually think Godfrey has the most potential of all our young players, he has leadership, versatility, strength, pace, an eye for goal, everything. His rise has been rapid from League One to Premier League in three years and while he is still rough round the edges I think he would thrive at a bigger club with better coaching and teammates. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,351 Posted August 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: I know, it’s tiresome. I think you have to learn to skip past it and try and tune it out. The only alternative is either block those who are p*ssing you off, which makes the thread disjointed, or give up on the forum completely. I don’t think those who feel unable to avoid sniping at each other will ever stop. Personally I abandon anything that develops into a 'battle thread' as I've called them since the days of 1st Wiz. (Apart from that one thread with the diehard antagonist Leeds fan. I couldn't help myself there!) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,790 Posted August 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Mason 47 said: Personally I abandon anything that develops into a 'battle thread' as I've called them since the days of 1st Wiz. (Apart from that one thread with the diehard antagonist Leeds fan. I couldn't help myself there!) I'm starting to do that too. It's much easier to be consistently nice than getting ever more antagonistic and embattled. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number9 272 Posted August 2, 2020 13 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: I'm starting to do that too. It's much easier to be consistently nice than getting ever more antagonistic and embattled. BINNER!🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,790 Posted August 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Number9 said: BINNER!🤣 That's just, like, your opinion maaaan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Gordon Bennett said: I actually think Godfrey has the most potential of all our young players, he has leadership, versatility, strength, pace, an eye for goal, everything. His rise has been rapid from League One to Premier League in three years and while he is still rough round the edges I think he would thrive at a bigger club with better coaching and teammates. I'm not sure whether he has the most potential (we'll have to wait and see), but I agree with what you're saying. I think people may be forgetting that he is the only 'yoof' player to be played in the middle of the pitch - his mistakes are going to be more costly. Centre backs peak slightly later than in other positions - he still has 6 years of developing to do. There are not many young centre backs playing regularly in the PL. Only Soyuncu (24, 34apps) and Konsa (22, 25apps) come close to his achievements at such a young age. Edited August 3, 2020 by Yellow and Green 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canarywary 102 Posted August 3, 2020 Why is Godfrey getting all this interest specifically from Italy? Is his style of play deemed to suit that league I wonder? I wouldn't want to sell him unless it was £20m + and that seems unlikely. His versatility is really useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,456 Posted August 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, Canarywary said: Why is Godfrey getting all this interest specifically from Italy? Is his style of play deemed to suit that league I wonder? I wouldn't want to sell him unless it was £20m + and that seems unlikely. His versatility is really useful. Generally he's more suited to a top level club than he is a relegation battler- teams that dominate and play on the front foot will like his ability on the ball and his willingness to carry it out. I think him and Aarons are drawing interest from abroad also as they're both not the most physical. Italian and German teams will place a premium on technical ability over the physical side of the game, whereas English teams may look at Godfrey's struggles in the air or Aarons lack of height and wonder. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,070 Posted August 3, 2020 20 minutes ago, Canarywary said: Why is Godfrey getting all this interest specifically from Italy? Is his style of play deemed to suit that league I wonder? I wouldn't want to sell him unless it was £20m + and that seems unlikely. His versatility is really useful. I think the Italian clubs are the first to move for him but plenty of interested clubs from England not made a move yet but like yourself I was surprised how many clubs in Italy wanted him What Godfrey has got which is a massive plus at CB is pace and good on the ball as for most potential I would go for Aarons 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted August 3, 2020 33 minutes ago, Canarywary said: Why is Godfrey getting all this interest specifically from Italy? Is his style of play deemed to suit that league I wonder? I wouldn't want to sell him unless it was £20m + and that seems unlikely. His versatility is really useful. Personally, I'd say that his style isn't really suited to Italy, as the tactical side of Godfrey's game is probably his biggest weakness and the Italians are quite big on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 4,938 Posted August 3, 2020 Part of the valuation of Ben, Max and Todd is their nationality isn't it, as they help with the home grown quota? So I thought they would be relatively less to European teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,456 Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Nuff Said said: Part of the valuation of Ben, Max and Todd is their nationality isn't it, as they help with the home grown quota? So I thought they would be relatively less to European teams. Yeah which is one reason people were saying £20m for Max to Bayern- the value of being homgrown is obviously not a factor there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted August 3, 2020 Norwich linked with Ryan Bennett and Alfie Mawson https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/city-eye-bennett-return-with-mawson-also-of-interest-1-6774931 Alfie Mawson's got a horrific injury record so I can't see that one being a goer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWC 231 Posted August 3, 2020 Looks like he's had both knees done and played all of last season? - should be OK now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 223 Posted August 3, 2020 On the sky sports transfer website, they are saying that we have inquired over the availability of Ryan Bennett & Alfie Mawson of Fulham. Mawson made 28 appearances for Fulham this season, but hasn’t featured for them since January. We all know that Ryan Bennett has been on loan at Leicester for part of this season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 223 Posted August 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Icecream Snow said: Norwich linked with Ryan Bennett and Alfie Mawson https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/city-eye-bennett-return-with-mawson-also-of-interest-1-6774931 Alfie Mawson's got a horrific injury record so I can't see that one being a goer. You beat me to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 3, 2020 Bennett has one year of his contract left, and I cannot see Wolves offering him another one if they are still in the PL the following season, What they will be doing is looking to cut the cost of the remaining 12 months of his contract For us that would be cost effective, as a decent defender to push for promotion, without any long term commitment. The question is whether he is good enough ... a question, not a statement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 742 Posted August 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Icecream Snow said: Norwich linked with Ryan Bennett and Alfie Mawson https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/city-eye-bennett-return-with-mawson-also-of-interest-1-6774931 Alfie Mawson's got a horrific injury record so I can't see that one being a goer. Mawson is an interesting one, £20m fulham payed for him. He was destined for the top, until injuries blighted him. Seems a very Norwich signing. Ryan Bennett’s a handy defender at champs level too. I’d be happy with either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,456 Posted August 3, 2020 31 minutes ago, Icecream Snow said: Norwich linked with Ryan Bennett and Alfie Mawson https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/city-eye-bennett-return-with-mawson-also-of-interest-1-6774931 Alfie Mawson's got a horrific injury record so I can't see that one being a goer. Excited to see how some on here react if we do resign Bennett 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, king canary said: Excited to see how some on here react if we do resign Bennett 😁 How old is Benno these days? I wouldn't be opposed to signing him - makes a huge amount of sense in the circumstances. Edit - Just checked. 30. Edited August 3, 2020 by TheGoogler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,518 Posted August 3, 2020 44 minutes ago, Icecream Snow said: Norwich linked with Ryan Bennett and Alfie Mawson https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/city-eye-bennett-return-with-mawson-also-of-interest-1-6774931 Alfie Mawson's got a horrific injury record so I can't see that one being a goer. Us? Potentially signing a player with a horrific injury record and bones made of glass? Welcome to Norwich city! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,790 Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) I don't think Bennett would be a very wise replacement for Godfrey. Assuming our other CBs stay, that would leave us with Klose (32), Bennett (30), Hanley (28) and Zimbo (27). Would rather we looked to sign a younger, up-and-coming centre back than a 30-year-old. Although if Klose leaves too, Bennett would be a more than decent replacement. Edited August 3, 2020 by Feedthewolf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 3, 2020 The suggestion would be that we sign a few short term 'old hands' to have a decent go at promotion, then see where we are in May 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,748 Posted August 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, Bill said: The suggestion would be that we sign a few short term 'old hands' to have a decent go at promotion, then see where we are in May It's their knees that bother me, not their hands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted August 3, 2020 30 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Us? Potentially signing a player with a horrific injury record and bones made of glass? Welcome to Norwich city! Fulham defender Alfie Mawson injured himself while changing his boots, says manager Claudio Ranieri. Mawson, 24, a £20m summer signing from Swansea, has been sidelined since 29 December with a knee injury. And prior to Fulham's clash with Tottenham on Sunday, Ranieri revealed the bizarre reason for his absence. "It was a very strange injury. He just changed his boots. It was unbelievable," said Ranieri. "He needs more time. How long? I don't know." https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46926248 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted August 3, 2020 Whilst he was criticised heavily whilst with ncfc previously, he may well suit Farke's style of play and ticks the 'experience' box that we are looking to add. Bennett for Godfrey? No Bennett for Klose? I'd probably take that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites