Jamal Lewis

[AJ 1,218]

Most likely surplus to requirements at Newcastle now I'd imagine. I would imagine it's highly unlikely we'd sign him back but hypothetically, would you take him right now after what you've seen of Dimi last season?

[Satriales 637]

Probably not. We need to strengthen other areas.

[keelansgrandad 6,679]

I don't think he looked that good when we sold him. His attacking attributes were hardly ever seen in the end.

[Terminally Yellow 2,448]

Newcastle's Athletic Correspondent suggests he's going to be brought back into the squad and given a chance at Newcastle.

[Newtopia 517]

That is good news for him, I thought he was competent wing left back.  I wonder if Howe intends changing Newcastles formation for next season.

[cambridgeshire canary 6,716]

...No? Not a posistion we are weak in and much as he's a nice guy never did rate him that highly

[Pyro Pete 1,893]

Of course he won't come back here. Both parties have moved on.

But Lewis is still only 24. So time is on his side.

If Newcastle can't give him game time, then a loan or permanent move would be better for him, than just becoming another squad player.

[Google Bot 3,275]

Logically, Jamal is younger, and arguably the better asset to have financially.  Plus another homegrown which helps squad.

But, I'm invested in Dimi's progress, and therefore want to see him do well, so no for me.

[astro 360]

On a slightly different note, with Everton touted as Tarkowski’s next destination, I wonder where that leaves Godfrey? 

[By Hook or Ian crook 917]

3 minutes ago, astro said:

On a slightly different note, with Everton touted as Tarkowski’s next destination, I wonder where that leaves Godfrey? 

Still at Everton just with less game time 

[Thirsty Lizard 3,163]

So can we all agree what a great job Webber did by getting £15 million for Lewis?

[Ulfotto 632]

37 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said:

So can we all agree what a great job Webber did by getting £15 million for Lewis?

Agreed he has never undersold anyone yet.

[NeymarSmith 130]

17 minutes ago, Ulfotto said:

Agreed he has never undersold anyone yet.

I am just perplexed by this statement. Obviously your opinion but I'd say he's hardly drove hard bargains has he!

 

And for the record, I like SW, just saying it seems we have always sold on the cheap side and never let a budding ear commence (when rumour and player fork suggested there could be one)

[Terminally Yellow 2,448]

1 hour ago, NeymarSmith said:

I am just perplexed by this statement. Obviously your opinion but I'd say he's hardly drove hard bargains has he!

 

And for the record, I like SW, just saying it seems we have always sold on the cheap side and never let a budding ear commence (when rumour and player fork suggested there could be one)

I think what is rumoured and what is fact are usually miles apart. I can't remember the last time we've sold a player who had genuine interest from more than one club.

Arsenal were interested in Buendia but never bid on him as they wanted Odegaard. 

Leicester was the only team to bid on Maddison, so we were told.

We resisted Liverpool's low ball offers for Jamal Lewis. Newcastle came in for him sometime later.

I don't know of any bids, ever for Todd. Just alot of conjecture.

I mean in this day and age you don't really get bidding wars. Bids are not normally made until a team knows exactly how much it would cost. 

To blame Webber for not allowing bidding wars to happen is I think a bit naive. I just don't think if happens anymore.

Edited June 9, 2022 by Terminally Yellow

[Ulfotto 632]

Tbh I just meant he hasn’t sold anyone on the cheap. No one be as yet has got a bargain from us.

Edited June 9, 2022 by Ulfotto

[AJ 1,218]

11 hours ago, Thirsty Lizard said:

So can we all agree what a great job Webber did by getting £15 million for Lewis?

He might not have great people skills, but he has definitely done a sterling job with all our big exports in Jamal, Godfrey and Maddison. Buendia I think perhaps we could have negotiated a bit more but I guess at the time we still turned a massive profit and were able to reinvest that in the squad. Obviously, it didn't pan out on the pitch but on paper it was still good business.

[jaberry2 550]

16 hours ago, AJ said:

Most likely surplus to requirements at Newcastle now I'd imagine. I would imagine it's highly unlikely we'd sign him back but hypothetically, would you take him right now after what you've seen of Dimi last season?

I dont think he's worth revisiting. Never a fan of returning players, unless they're exceptional.

[Don’t be Krul 399]

13 hours ago, By Hook or Ian crook said:

Still at Everton just with less game time 

You think that re. Godfrey? I think fat Frank has Godfrey as #1 choice CB when fit

[Worthy Nigelton 1,044]

What Webber got for Godfrey was an incredible deal that took advantage of Everton's stupidity in the transfer market. Lewis seemed about fair at the time and also Maddison. Buendia maybe slightly under but not much and time will tell on that one. Overall his selling record is very good. 

[Newtopia 517]

Why do you say that?  Ben has faults but 8n the reports I read he was one of their best performers, plus he had an England cap, all for 20M

[By Hook or Ian crook 917]

8 hours ago, Don’t be Krul said:

You think that re. Godfrey? I think fat Frank has Godfrey as #1 choice CB when fit

Takowski and Keane both England internationals too. The Mina had helped them get out of the mire but I feel he will move on. Mason Holgate is a good talent.  Squad game though and Godfrey has time in his side to develop into first choice but really it’s all up to frank. 
 

i see Everton have been linked with a move for Billy Gilmour today. 

[Worthy Nigelton 1,044]

23 hours ago, Newtopia said:

Why do you say that?  Ben has faults but 8n the reports I read he was one of their best performers, plus he had an England cap, all for 20M

He's not very good. Look at Grand Old Team and their fans are now realising that too. It was a stonking deal.

[TeemuVanBasten 3,327]

On 09/06/2022 at 06:43, Ulfotto said:

Tbh I just meant he hasn’t sold anyone on the cheap. No one be as yet has got a bargain from us.

,£180k for Srbeny and £900k for Nelson Oliviera have both proven bargains for the purchasing sides. 

[splendidrush 700]

On 09/06/2022 at 09:33, astro said:

On a slightly different note, with Everton touted as Tarkowski’s next destination, I wonder where that leaves Godfrey? 

...... defensive midfield per chance 😉

[Canary Wundaboy 1,359]

On 08/06/2022 at 23:20, Ulfotto said:

Agreed he has never undersold anyone yet.

Whilst I agree the fee for Emi was fair relative to the market, he was worth far more to us. 

[astro 360]

3 hours ago, splendidrush said:

...... defensive midfield per chance 😉

That’s an interesting idea. Reverting to his former position. Surely he’s too good to spend too much time on the bench?

[Newtopia 517]

Godfrey will not becoming back soon.  He has the greatest potential of our current or ex-players since Maddison.  I was a bit worried last season when he started so well, that he was being moved around the backline because Everton had a spare centre back, but no left back.   He is at an age where he needs to play centre back consistently.

My only caveat to saying he has the most potential is if there is a player in the academy I have not seen.  Also Omobamidele looks great but I have not seen enough of him yet.

[Bradwell canary 109]

The best bit of business Webber did was selling him. Can’t remember if his biggest strength was passing the backwards or sideways.

certainly never used his speed attacking, which he could do well, however never used it.

Wonder Newcastle did not sue us, for obtaining  money under false pretences!!

[Terminally Yellow 2,448]

5 minutes ago, Bradwell canary said:

The best bit of business Webber did was selling him. 

I always thought getting a combined £23m for Josh and Jacob Murphy was so good it should be criminal. 

[Nora's Ghost 157]

Seems like our academy is struggling to come up with too much real talent over the years and just seems to be supplying the lower leagues with freebies.

 

Take Max out of the equation and we don't have much on the pitch to show for all those millions do we? After all is said and done.... isn't that what we pay our money to see on matchdays?