TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 12, 2022 Doesn't seem to get a sniff under Howe, in fact was deregistered from their squad last January for the second half of the season. Knows it here, friends with Cantwell (might help with Cantwell's mood as well), decent at this level... ... we've got no fit full backs. People have worse ideas don't they? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,446 Posted August 12, 2022 It’s a good idea to me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,416 Posted August 12, 2022 Just now, The Real Buh said: It’s a good idea to me? Is that a question or a statement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 641 Posted August 12, 2022 I thought he was injured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 2,636 Posted August 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Doesn't seem to get a sniff under Howe, in fact was deregistered from their squad last January for the second half of the season. Knows it here, friends with Cantwell (might help with Cantwell's mood as well), decent at this level... ... we've got no fit full backs. People have worse ideas don't they? One. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,245 Posted August 12, 2022 Might be a gamble worth taking, I mean, based on their Norwich careers I’d much prefer Lewis at LB than JLS. However… He shone in a particular system under a particular manager and we’re a different outfit now. He’s also (whenever I’ve seen him) had an absolute mare at Newcastle. But he was good for us and, as I said, if we could get him in on a covering loan then I’d prefer him to Sorensen. 🤷🏻♂️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,704 Posted August 12, 2022 Problem is, his groin injury meant he didn't play a minute of pre season so we would be getting him match fit just in time for Ginis return, or roundabout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,260 Posted August 12, 2022 Ignoring Gibson we've only McLean who is left footed. I can see us overloading the right hand side to get Max overlapping or piling everything through the middle. Lewis would give us a bit more balance and is fine at Championship level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unhinged Canary 375 Posted August 12, 2022 17 minutes ago, CANARYKING said: I thought he was injured Then he's perfect! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted August 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, hogesar said: Problem is, his groin injury meant he didn't play a minute of pre season so we would be getting him match fit just in time for Ginis return, or roundabout. I don't think it would take quite that long, but if it did take Lewis 8+ weeks to get match fit after missing pre season then presumably it would also take Giannoulis a similar amount when his injury is healed - so the loan (or another loan) definitely still makes sense while Giannoulis gets back up to speed. We are really stretched now with only one left back option who isn't actually left back and one centre defensive mid option who favours playing further forwards! Some additional support is needed. Although would I be right in thinking we can only loan from overseas now, with Ramsey and Hayden being our 2 domestic loans (could be making this up)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olano 100 Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) I want Fredrik Bjørkan from Herta Berlin on lone to January Edited August 12, 2022 by Olano 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 518 Posted August 12, 2022 29 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Ignoring Gibson we've only McLean who is left footed. I can see us overloading the right hand side to get Max overlapping or piling everything through the middle. Lewis would give us a bit more balance and is fine at Championship level. I think Sara left footed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HB1989 27 Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Olano said: I want Fredrik Bjørkan from Herta Berlin on lone to January That would be a quality signing, was linked with him about a year ago, just before the links with Knutsen I believe. But if they didn't want to spend money on a new left back I would start playing McLean at LB as I think he would be more suited to that role than CM. He has a good left foot, undervalued in the air (one of our best) and I believe he would make a good attacking LB. If he plays that role I could see him becoming a consistent at least 7/10 performer every week like Drury was. Edited August 12, 2022 by HB1989 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,294 Posted August 12, 2022 We'd be paying him more than we ever did Emi, so can't see that happening. And if it did - how ****ed up would that be?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 12, 2022 27 minutes ago, Google Bot said: We'd be paying him more than we ever did Emi No we wouldn't, not if he's not in Newcastle's plans. We'd pay him as much as any other team would be prepared to pay him, with Newcastle having to cough up the rest. And that will be a fraction of whatever he's paid at Newcastle, because only Championship players will want to sign him. Blackburn apparently paid just £2k a week towards Tom Trybull's wages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,294 Posted August 13, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Blackburn apparently paid just £2k a week towards Tom Trybull's wages. Blackburn hadn't won the Championship twice in a row and two season's in prem league, and Trybull nowhere near the calibre or prospect of Lewis. Plus we don't know what the plan is for Lewis, Howe was talking about him playing a part this season only a week or so back - Gave the impression that his fitness in training was the issue. Pretty sure we'd be paying him at least 30k/week, if not, someone else would. Edited August 13, 2022 by Google Bot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,309 Posted August 13, 2022 I think Smith's happy with the prospect of Lungi standing in. I suspect any possible loan will depend on the prognosis for Byram's injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ash.m87 17 Posted August 13, 2022 no way would he want to come back to Championship club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 213 Posted August 13, 2022 9 hours ago, CANARYKING said: I thought he was injured Will fit in nicely then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,446 Posted August 13, 2022 I think Smiths happy with the prospect of a nice cup of tea and a lovely day out in Hull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaUnionCanary 86 Posted August 13, 2022 Fools and Horses "To Hull and back". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 13, 2022 34 minutes ago, Ash.m87 said: no way would he want to come back to Championship club Jacob Murphy did, and he gets much more football now at Newcastle than Lewis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,416 Posted August 13, 2022 2 hours ago, horsefly said: I think Smith's happy with the prospect of Lungi standing in. I suspect any possible loan will depend on the prognosis for Byram's injury. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooty57 403 Posted August 13, 2022 18 hours ago, CANARYKING said: I thought he was injured Just how we like 'em! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradwell canary 109 Posted August 13, 2022 Well let’s face it, he’s had more practice at passing……..back to the keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 13, 2022 Can’t afford his wages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,822 Posted August 13, 2022 We need a left back now, without question. Lewis seems a pretty sensible option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glory.win or die. 270 Posted August 13, 2022 I'd rather sign another striker than a LB even if MClean has to play there. We could have a peak Ashley Cole but still be toothless, need someone who can and will score Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,333 Posted August 13, 2022 At this point just chuck the u23 left back in 🤷 develop our own instead of another teams 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 320 Posted August 13, 2022 There are reasons we cannot sign Lewis. First is that we have the permitted two loans. Although Forest last season and Fulham in past had many loanees. Second even if we coukd have morer loanees we already have one Newcastle player on loan. Being injured is almost a prerequisite for a move to Norwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
