The Bristol Nest 513 Posted October 30, 2022 The Sun reports Idah to Derby in January in order to kick-start his career. Thoughts? Seems risky to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted October 30, 2022 The Sun is a football bible obs... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,314 Posted October 30, 2022 Will he be fit by then? And if he is, how many games before he's crocked again? Feel for the lad, especially with his potential, unfortunately seems to be made out of paper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,235 Posted October 30, 2022 I think it would be good for him personally. He’s been long overdue an actual run of games in a side to aid his development. Given we are already struggling to fit in Pukki and Sargent plus have Hugill as cover I think it makes sense. I’d want a recall clause though personally, be just our luck to loan him out then crock our two top scorers. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,314 Posted October 30, 2022 Alternatively keep him here and we could have sarge AND Idah on the wings!!!!! Think of the potential!!!!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,274 Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) See Nunez linked away already too! Would be a good move for Idah. I think he should’ve been out on loan already tbh. He’s development has suffered. Now with injuries, there’s a real risk it doesn’t happen for him. Edited October 30, 2022 by Creedence Clearwater Couto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted October 30, 2022 31 minutes ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: See Nunez linked away already too! Would be a good move for Idah. I think he should’ve been out on loan already tbh. He’s development has suffered. Now with injuries, there’s a real risk it doesn’t happen for him. Really? Where and who to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,409 Posted October 30, 2022 Just now, CDMullins said: Really? Where and who to? "Sevilla are reportedly monitoring Norwich City midfielder Marcelino Nunez after an impressive start to his career in England.....according to the Sun’s Alan Nixon." From the article on Pink'un today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,607 Posted October 30, 2022 Loan for Idah makes perfect sense- a run of starts is going to benefit him much more than being 3rd or 4th choice striker here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,722 Posted October 30, 2022 Hope he gets regular starts and does well. He should tear up league one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted October 30, 2022 An absolutely idiotic idea (and probably a load of bullsh*t from the Sun). This is a player who in the short time last season that he was actually fit looked really good at Premier League level. Why on earth would we send him to League 1? We're desperately missing pace, power and physicality up front - even more so yesterday without Sargent - if we'd got him fit why on earth would we loan him out to a level below that at which we're playing? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted October 30, 2022 59 minutes ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: Will he be fit by then? And if he is, how many games before he's crocked again? Feel for the lad, especially with his potential, unfortunately seems to be made out of paper Plenty of people on here said this sort of thing about Carlton Morris when he was here. Players sometimes get injured - sometimes they get a run of injuries - it's part and parcel of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,551 Posted October 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: An absolutely idiotic idea (and probably a load of bullsh*t from the Sun). This is a player who in the short time last season that he was actually fit looked really good at Premier League level. Why on earth would we send him to League 1? We're desperately missing pace, power and physicality up front - even more so yesterday without Sargent - if we'd got him fit why on earth would we loan him out to a level below that at which we're playing? The problem is, if he's going to improve then he needs game time. Given we have both Pukki and Sargeant, doesn't it make sense to just put him out on loan and simply recall him if we have an emergency? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,236 Posted October 30, 2022 Idah on loan has a lot of benefits for the player. I would like to think we are looking at improving the squad in January so a bit of contribution to wages might help. I think that relies on an incoming striker though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,379 Posted October 30, 2022 For those mentioning a recall clause, this isn't actually a thing anymore. Or it is, but only within transfer windows. So if Idah was to go out in Jan, he's gone until the summer (which I think is the best idea for the player) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,016 Posted October 30, 2022 The sun and daily mail just need to be relegated to the toilet paper they are and put out of print. Garbage papers with nothing stories for idiots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PockthorpePete 331 Posted October 30, 2022 A loan away would help. as he hasn't really kicked on. Not that bit extra, or whatever it is. I don't see anyone come out of the youth team, so it might be that we buy someone, as given the number of injuries we seem to get how likely is it that both Pukki and Sargent are not out for a couple of weeks ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,551 Posted October 30, 2022 30 minutes ago, Mason 47 said: For those mentioning a recall clause, this isn't actually a thing anymore. Or it is, but only within transfer windows. So if Idah was to go out in Jan, he's gone until the summer (which I think is the best idea for the player) All things considered, Idah did pretty reasonably for us in the Premier League, so I'm starting to think perhaps this is a case of use him or lose him. If the answer's use him, and given that there are more and more people arguing Sargeant should be our main striker ahead of Pukki, is it time to revisit the idea of getting something for Pukki in January if someone wants him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 1,915 Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: Alternatively keep him here and we could have sarge AND Idah on the wings!!!!! Think of the potential!!!!!! And then we could move Pukki to centre half! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 503 Posted October 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, canarybubbles said: And then we could move Pukki to centre half! And the donkey leading the attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin time 182 Posted October 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, canarybubbles said: And then we could move Pukki to centre half! How could we when McLean is earmarked for all of those positions.😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,607 Posted October 30, 2022 40 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: An absolutely idiotic idea (and probably a load of bullsh*t from the Sun). This is a player who in the short time last season that he was actually fit looked really good at Premier League level. Why on earth would we send him to League 1? We're desperately missing pace, power and physicality up front - even more so yesterday without Sargent - if we'd got him fit why on earth would we loan him out to a level below that at which we're playing? Because he needs a run of starts that he won't get here right now. He's turning 22 in February but has a total of 9 starts in club football. He'd benefit so much more from a run of 15/20 games getting regular minutes than grabbing 10 minutes here and there as our 3rd choice striker. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, littleyellowbirdie said: The problem is, if he's going to improve then he needs game time. Given we have both Pukki and Sargeant, doesn't it make sense to just put him out on loan and simply recall him if we have an emergency? You CAN'T just recall him if we have an emergency. Loans now run from transfer window to transfer window. The only exception is an emergency situation with goalkeepers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted October 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, king canary said: Because he needs a run of starts that he won't get here right now. He's turning 22 in February but has a total of 9 starts in club football. He'd benefit so much more from a run of 15/20 games getting regular minutes than grabbing 10 minutes here and there as our 3rd choice striker. If he comes back fit he won't be our 3rd choice striker for long. If you recall, Smith had absolutely no problem in playing Pukki, Sargent and Idah together last season in the short amount of time that they were all fit at the same time. It coincided with us actually winning some games - Everton at home and Watford away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,551 Posted October 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, Thirsty Lizard said: If he comes back fit he won't be our 3rd choice striker for long. If you recall, Smith had absolutely no problem in playing Pukki, Sargent and Idah together last season in the short amount of time that they were all fit at the same time. It coincided with us actually winning some games - Everton at home and Watford away. I'd forgotten that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,142 Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, shefcanary said: "Sevilla are reportedly monitoring Norwich City midfielder Marcelino Nunez after an impressive start to his career in England.....according to the Sun’s Alan Nixon." From the article on Pink'un today Am impressive start followed by a disappointing middle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted October 30, 2022 I believe Smith rates Idah. However, we've been waiting, and saying for several seasons now, Idah will be our new hero, and it just hasn't happened. Plus he's been out injured all this season, so a loan and and half season might do him the world of good, and a) see if his fitness returns & b) just well he does. I'm not sure if Smith would let him leave now, although with Ramsey finally his scoring boots, that might change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 30, 2022 Best thing for him. Got Hugill as the emergency striker, almost scored yesterday. Idah needs football. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted October 30, 2022 he looks the most likely to be a Smith Centre forward to me Smith had watkins and i think Idah is most like him in style we have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted October 30, 2022 6 hours ago, The Bristol Nest said: The Sun reports Idah to Derby in January in order to kick-start his career. Thoughts? Seems risky to me. Personally think a loan will do him good. He needs a good run of games as a No9. He won't be getting ahead of Pukki or Sargent anytime soon. Needs to get a good run of games behind him ready for next season with Pukki & Hugills contracts expiring this summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
