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At this point, if they’re in the Prem, they’re ALL shock moves as far as I’m concerned.

Shogun wrote: ↑Mon Jul 07, 2025 8:08 pm

"Stunning" when it comes to a free transfer either implies;

A: Didnt expect him to want to sign for them.
Or
B: Didnt expect for them to want to sign him.

If he signs for Newcastle,.. I reckon its B. I reckon he's on reduced wage and I reckon the exact figure will not be forthcoming.

But good luck to him.

*No I do love the lad. Wish him well. No I do.

Nothing but the best of luck to him. If he gets what he wants and scores 20 goals in a season, that would be incredible and what an achievement it would be. If he is backing himself and a club takes a gamble and it pays off, well done them.

However the odds of this happening are beyond slim given what we know to be true. He has had 2 decent seasons, and then has had significant injury and fitness issues. His goalscoring record since those issues has been very poor.

Dyche tried everything to get him fit. Gave him months of rehab and training, but his body just couldn’t take it. And it doesn’t matter on the style of football. No matter who he plays for, he will get battered every game because it’s tough being a number 9.

But I do like DCL, and I don’t think he has deserved the way he career has panned out. There was a very talented striker in there a few years ago, but I’m doubtful if his body will ever let him reach those levels again for any sustained period of time.

I dont disagree, he genuinely strikes me as a lovely lad, someone who will be defined as more than just a footballer, I really do wish him well.

I remember pre-covid, pre DCL on the weights, watching him with my dad and saying "he could be great, he has everything but he is not a natural finisher".*or something like that. He just isn't. He's an over thinker. He is a bit like Walcott, if its an instinctive finish, then fine, but give him time to pick his spot and he will snatch at it or fluff his first touch. I dont think 8 years of full fitness would have changed that outcome, but... who knows.

20 mins at the end of matches to help Newcastle see out three points as they go long to a target man capable of retaining the ball or at least competing for it and making life difficult for the opposition

Capable of occasionally leading the line when Isak is injured or needs resting

I can understand why they're interested and I think it's a good move for both parties.

I also think he would potentially score a few if he got a couple of goals which he may well do with the likes of Barnes, Tonali, Gordon and Guimares supplying him. Strikers thrive or die on confidence and DCL looked completely devoid of it here once back playing regularly, not helped one but by the style of football or quality of chances we created for him.

He won't score bag fulls but I think there's more goals in there then he showed with us. If Newcastle can get that out of him and he stays fit it'll be a great signing, but it's not a given by any stretch. I think the reduced minutes would help him remain fit though and be available enough to help the team out.

Would be happy if he signed as I get to watch him play when I watch the Newcastle matches with my kid as regardless of his lack of goals in recent season's I've always really liked the bloke.

Quota filler.

Replacing injury prone Callum Wilson with injury prone DCL.

I think he'd be a moderate success at Newcastle as they have a lot of goals in the other forward positions which takes the pressure off him and his poor finishing

The smug delight some are taking from the rumours and his apparent downfall is a disgusting look for some of our fans.

Nothing new when it comes to DCL I suppose.

I think he'll get a decent move. Quality on his day and free.

brap2 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 08, 2025 9:40 am The smug delight some are taking from the rumours and his apparent downfall is a disgusting look for some of our fans.

Nothing new when it comes to DCL I suppose.

I think ''disgusting'' is a bit strong, but I agree with the general sentiment.

It's like breaking up with someone on relatively good terms, and wanting them to suffer after the relationship ends. It's not healthy and not good for anyone.

Bluedylan1 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:05 am I think ''disgusting'' is a bit strong, but I agree with the general sentiment.

It's like breaking up with someone on relatively good terms, and wanting them to suffer after the relationship ends. It's not healthy and not good for anyone.

Not sure anyone wants to see their ex do better and realise it was infact all their fault

777Kidnappings wrote: ↑Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:49 am Not sure anyone wants to see their ex do better and realise it was infact all their fault

...unless your new partner is next level, then I'd wish my ex all the very best, sorry about everything.

Fynci wrote: ↑Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:54 am ...unless your new partner is next level, then I'd wish my ex all the very best, sorry about everything.

Not if he was a big fat toon fan with his belly out, singing local hero and banging on about being a big club.