hogesar 10,717 Posted June 7, 2022 On paper an excellent signing. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,680 Posted June 7, 2022 For someone who is supposed to be injury prone, he still manages to get close to 30 games a season. It seems a good signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,362 Posted June 7, 2022 Good age, plenty of top-flight experience, just got left behind in the turnover at Newcastle, and most importantly, we have an option to buy. That is a shrewd move. This and getting Omo tied down is a very good start. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 943 Posted June 7, 2022 27, there is an obligation to buy should certain conditions be met. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 6,367 Posted June 7, 2022 What I liked reading was that he was fined for ranting at a referee, a facet of football where I think we are lacking, but turns out it wasn't in the the man's face during the game but only on twitter afterwards... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 851 Posted June 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, CDMullins said: Happy with this for a stop gap whilst in the Champ, But I pray we haven't got a mandatory promotion clause in there Wouldn't want to be building a Premier League team around him. Whilst true, it’s gotta be better than going into the prem with zero defensive mids like this time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canaries north 155 Posted June 7, 2022 As said good signing if he can stay fit. Hasn't played a competitive game since a big knee operation and sometimes players struggle to get back after that. In his own words from February " It's been a tough 12 months for me, with injuries massively affecting my availability for the club" Let's hope he can stay fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 260 Posted June 7, 2022 He is a typical Dean Smith signing & I don’t mean that in a derogatory way. He’s big/strong & quite quick from what I’ve read about him, I’m really pleased with this signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,922 Posted June 7, 2022 Imagine him instead of Gilmour last season? What a great signing, and obligation to buy is just the icing on the cake. This has cured me of the blues of losing Normann - who I felt was a decent player, Isaac similar but more robust and athletic. Can't lie: The thought of him playing in front of Big Andy is giving me a full-on robo chubby!!! 🤖🍌 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,132 Posted June 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, A Load of Squit said: Interesting snippet from the North East. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-midfielder-isaac-hayden-joins-24168229 Norwich have an obligation to make the deal for Hayden permanent should 'specific performance-related criteria' be met throughout the 2022/23 season. I suppose he meets the criteria he'll be a good buy. Well, if he doesn’t it’ll be good bye 😀! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,983 Posted June 7, 2022 He had 9 games out with a knee injury at the end of 20/21, and missed another 13 games from the end of December onwards after knee surgery-didn't make the squad again last season but that's probably due to the fact that Newcastle had strengthened their squad rather than he wasn't fit. Apart from that, he hasn't had any other concerning injuries on the last 5 seasons so if his knee holds up he should do well. Likes to get tackles in, which is something that we've definitely lacked recently. Averages a booking every 4 or 5 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,983 Posted June 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: What I liked reading was that he was fined for ranting at a referee, a facet of football where I think we are lacking, but turns out it wasn't in the the man's face during the game but only on twitter afterwards... Maybe Todd can give him some pointers about his social media interactions? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,922 Posted June 7, 2022 Anyone notice how apparently happy he is to be closer to 'home', which I guess is Chelmsford? That really works in our advantage having a player already invested in the club because of our location. Usually, it's a negative factor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 236 Posted June 7, 2022 Cheap and not ours will we ever learn Webber out Cullen in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.I.D 357 Posted June 7, 2022 Didn't he write the theme tune from 'Shaft'? 😃 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 6,367 Posted June 7, 2022 11 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: Maybe Todd can give him some pointers about his social media interactions? Please god no! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,922 Posted June 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bert said: Cheap and not ours will we ever learn Hate to **** on your slightly bent sparkler, but the loan is subject to a permanent deal if we're happy with him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted June 7, 2022 I've already seen a lot of Newcastle fans being very complimentary about him and saying he'll do a great job for us. Positive stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,907 Posted June 7, 2022 Doesn't sound like a player who really needs to drop down a level to get a game. Very good signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,362 Posted June 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, Crabbycanary3 said: I've already seen a lot of Newcastle fans being very complimentary about him and saying he'll do a great job for us. Positive stuff Yep, a lot of Geordie fans on our FB pages and on theirs wishing him the best of luck and lauding his commitment/character. Bodes well if he's got this knee injury behind him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,842 Posted June 7, 2022 A solid signing, capable of performing in the Prem. Am slightly wary he's a big unit with recent knee issues, but time will tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 595 Posted June 7, 2022 He's a very good signing ; from what I've read in the past ten minutes. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 133 Posted June 7, 2022 Very pleased with this signing. Would have been more confident with him in our midfield over anything we had in the prem last season, so can only be a good thing for the championship. Sounds like there is an option to make permanent on promotion as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 726 Posted June 7, 2022 A good signing for sure, but one we should have (and could have?) made 3 seasons ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,357 Posted June 7, 2022 Actually a good signing to kick off our summer window by solving a huge hole in the middle of the pitch. If Lungi isn't good enough we need to sign another to go with him. A shame it's come a season too late Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 610 Posted June 7, 2022 OMG ... finally a DM! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,829 Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) You've got to love the wider view of us from other fans, shared this new signing on Facebook, within a few minutes I have a QPR supporting 'friend' and a Sheff Wednesday supporting 'friend' both say the same thing "spending big bucks again then" No context, no looking into the permanent deal at the end, just the opportunity to automatically go to the "oh cheap Norwich" jibe again because it's a loan.. (My reply being you we'll just ignore the fact of how well both your clubs are doing and how you would love a signing of his calibre) Just irks me slightly, (and yes I'm well aware it shouldn't and I should let it go but there ya go alot irks me lately) Edited June 7, 2022 by GodlyOtsemobor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,471 Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) Very strong first signing! I thought Webber didn’t do any business in June, his words!🤪 Must be a Smith signing!😂👍 Edited June 7, 2022 by Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,295 Posted June 7, 2022 On paper this is good but so we're a lot of last year's signings. Fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
