chicken 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Just spoke to a work colleague who went up to Colney, he managed to speak to Safri and although he didn''t say a lot because that is Safri''s way he did make a couple of things clear.Safri wants to stay. The only reason he is a little unsettled is that he wants a contract extension for job security etc. The West Brom rumour seems to be true but he doesn''t want to leave.If anyone really gives a damn I would make this an arguing point. Here is a good quality player that wants to play for this club and looks as though he is being pushed out.Lets here it for Safri from all of those that want him to stay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grando 260 Posted July 18, 2007 Yep, give Saf''s a year''s extension. Regardless of the African Nations Cup and perceived injury problem he''s a quality player who should figure more regularly. His experience counts, as well as the simple fact that I doubt Grant will be able to get two replacement midfielders in. (Plus it''s all very well assuming Brellier will be the midfield saviour, but we''ve yet to see him start.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Penguin 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Sign me up, i think it would have a far bigger effect on the team if Saf`s left, than the impact Etuhu`s departure will cause.We must keep him!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stone Cold 0 Posted July 18, 2007 On his day a really good player , I heard he went up to West Brom for talks two weeks ago and little happened I think he didnt like their offer , The fact he was in the team last night indicates hes staying.The Sheriff is nailing his colours to the Saf staying mast ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted July 18, 2007 [quote user="The Penguin"]Sign me up, i think it would have a far bigger effect on the team if Saf`s left, than the impact Etuhu`s departure will cause.We must keep him!![/quote]Now if only you could convince Roy Keane M.D.S. of this he would probably do a swap and give us Ertuhu back [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobain18 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Please stay Youssef!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unlucky Fried Kitten 0 Posted July 18, 2007 With slight reservations, I would like Safri to stay. The only thing is though, I have the feeling that maybe Grant is not that eager to keep him and obviously if this is the case then maybe Safri will be on his way. Whatever happens, we need another quality central midfielder to bolster the squad at this moment in time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarychris 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Give him a new contract, NOW!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InLambertWeTrust! 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Saf and Dickson wont both be allowed to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted July 18, 2007 [quote user="nutty nigel"][quote user="The Penguin"] Sign me up, i think it would have a far bigger effect on the team if Saf`s left, than the impact Etuhu`s departure will cause.We must keep him!![/quote]Now if only you could convince Roy Keane M.D.S. of this he would probably do a swap and give us Ertuhu back [;)][/quote]I wonder how much we will miss the ever inconsistent Mr Etuhu, Preston certainly didn''t. I wouldn''t be surprised to see Mr Etuhu on the bench then out of the side quick sharp at Sunderland with his poor mental aspects. Having made some astute purchases in the championship, I am not at all sure about Roy Keane''s aquisitions this time around... he has forked out a lot of cash for some very average players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In Dubious Battle 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Safri must stay, if the original post is true and he is allowed to leave for the reasons stated i will be absolutly disgusted with our board/management. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter canary exile 0 Posted July 18, 2007 safri must stay when he is at the top of his game best passer in the team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rethinking the future 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Several have suggested that we should sign Safri for another year. Maybe thats on offer him? BUT how many would offer Safri a 3 or 4 year contract?Dickson has just a 4 year contract at Sunderland. How many would have offered Dickson a 4 year deal? Did he reject a 1 or 2 year extension from us before signing at Sunderland?Players want security, but also want the release clauses if a better offer comes along. The club has to honour the contract whether the player is in the side or not. I think the scales are firmly tipped towards the player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bury Yellow 2 Posted July 18, 2007 Saf is a class act and loves it here. Simply must stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted July 18, 2007 Saffers is superb! he simply has to stay!jas :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted July 18, 2007 [quote user="Citizen Journalist Foghorn"][quote user="nutty nigel"][quote user="The Penguin"] Sign me up, i think it would have a far bigger effect on the team if Saf`s left, than the impact Etuhu`s departure will cause.We must keep him!![/quote]Now if only you could convince Roy Keane M.D.S. of this he would probably do a swap and give us Ertuhu back [;)][/quote]I wonder how much we will miss the ever inconsistent Mr Etuhu, Preston certainly didn''t. I wouldn''t be surprised to see Mr Etuhu on the bench then out of the side quick sharp at Sunderland with his poor mental aspects. Having made some astute purchases in the championship, I am not at all sure about Roy Keane''s aquisitions this time around... he has forked out a lot of cash for some very average players.[/quote]That''s more like it CJF!So... how come you reckon he will be so difficult to replace... [*-)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shyster 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Are you people clinically insane!?!?Safri causes an imbalance in the team ''cause he misses too many matches - I''d say keep him as a squad player, but he''s too much of an absentee to be relied upon even for that role.Let him go and put his wages & transfer fee to the signing of a player with balls such as Bowyer or Hendrie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Road to Nowhere 0 Posted July 18, 2007 I like Safri and definitely want him to stay...although a good offer for a 30 year old who lets face it is fairly injury prone would be difficult to turn down. I think if we had a couple of potential good midfielders being talked about and linked with a move this would be a very different thread however it is eerily quiet from CR. Keeping fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Walking Man 13 Posted July 18, 2007 I may not be Safri''s biggest fan but we cannot let Etuhu and Safri go without strengthening an already thin part of the squad. He''s got to stay for the time being. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Spirit of 93 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Safri must stay!!!He is the best midfielder that Norwich have had since Ian Crook.Last season he was the only midfielder we had capable of passing the ball consistently to a team mate.And unlike the tower of apathy that has just sulked off to Sunderland, everytime Safri is on the pitch he plays his heart out for Norwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzathegreat 0 Posted July 18, 2007 After Dickson''s departure I suppose it''s pretty crucial he stays. We really can''t let another midfielder go and if he wants to stay that''s even more important. Maybe someone needs to work with him on his fitness (what do these sports fitness guys do up at Colney, why is he constantly unfit). He does remain our best passer of the ball (barring the new signings). So, yes unless we manage to find someone of higher calibre (unlikely) he must stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,635 Posted July 18, 2007 Everything that people have said about Saf is true - but there is still the problem of him only being able to play on average one in every two games, which is not a good ratio, and it does remain that he is likely to be for the African Nations Cup (and could well return injured/knackered). So you can see why the club might have been thinking over whether to extend his contract or cash in on him (if £1.5m was really on the table). Things are probably a little different now, we probably can''t really afford to lose both of him and Dickson so close to each other, so I would hope we now get him sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunset 0 Posted July 18, 2007 A player that loves the City, the Club and the fans and gives 100% every time he puts on the City shirt!! He simply has to stay! Safri plays with passion and I will be bitterly disapointed if he leaves Carrow Road.Give him a new contract now! On The Ball City! S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC_Shaun 0 Posted July 18, 2007 yh betta stay now dicksons gne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allways travelling 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Pure class need i say any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdldjl 0 Posted July 18, 2007 Here we go here we go here we go yousseffs bettter than juhninio ooooooooo Moroccan all over the world PLEASE STAY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MightyYellows50 0 Posted July 19, 2007 [quote user="chicken"]Just spoke to a work colleague who went up to Colney, he managed to speak to Safri and although he didn''t say a lot because that is Safri''s way he did make a couple of things clear.Safri wants to stay. The only reason he is a little unsettled is that he wants a contract extension for job security etc. The West Brom rumour seems to be true but he doesn''t want to leave.If anyone really gives a damn I would make this an arguing point. Here is a good quality player that wants to play for this club and looks as though he is being pushed out.Lets here it for Safri from all of those that want him to stay![/quote] Why not do a proper petition then? Hand it in on paper, might make more of an inpact, just an idea. Or e-mail Neil Doncaster [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Sorry Chicken, but I don''t agree. And as everyone knows, contracts mean sod all, except maybe more money for the player (Ashton) he''s okay..ish in my books, but gets tired, injured a lot and is away many times.Thats no good to PG or the club, and in the words of Monty Python, ''we must not submit to blackmail''!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites