29 Aug 2021 18:48:06
Looks like Rondon on his way.


1.) 29 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 20:25:24
Yep just reopened talks apparently.


2.) 29 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 20:28:42
Would be such an overwhelming end to the transfer window if we sign him, got this years Ballon d’Or written all over him.


3.) 29 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 20:32:56
Hopefully he is one of a few.


4.) 29 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 21:22:04
To be fair, we have a young nailed on starter in DCL so getting a prem striker with a bit of experience who's happy to warm the bench seems a decent solution for us with our current spending limits. We also have Richy who can play down the middle if needed.


5.) 29 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 21:42:34
I don’t quite get it. What’s wrong with Simms or dobbin? Surely they deserve a shot at the first team if we need options?


6.) 29 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 22:11:04
I think Simms and possibly Dobbin will be loaned so they can get more game time at a better level than sitting on our bench and the U23’s
If we do go for Rondon I hope it’s not silly wages and a short term deal with an option to extend so we don’t get stuck with another high earning bench warmer.


7.) 29 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 22:28:54
Simms not good enough. Yet. Plods around waiting for the ball to be passed to him. he'd have to get 30 goals a season to warrant the little else he does for the team.
Reminds me of Dowell albeit in a different position.


8.) 29 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 22:38:25
Rondon record pretty decent. He’s 31 and will be cheap. Plays similar to DCL so wouldn’t need to change style of play. Not a bad signing to be honest. Toon fans loved him as he gave 100%.
Over 30 international goals too.


9.) 29 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 22:42:11
Agree good thinks dobbs or simms do deserve a chance at somestage but what puzzles me is why isn't anyone from the reserves or even under 18s getting on the 1st team bench or even get a game or 2 against likes of Huddersfield or even in few weeks time against qpr in carabeo cup.


10.) 30 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 23:32:38
Well said Gingerdan.


11.) 30 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 22:15:34
Not sure what you mean by deserve a shot. Simms is injured, and Dobbin missed a lot of football last season through injury.
Both have trained with the first team at various points and as yet have clearly not shown quite enough to get a shot.
Rondon coming in has no bearing on whether they will get a shot, he is just a back up that is all.
Dobbin/ Simms would be better served with a loan that being sat on our bench not getting minutes.


12.) 30 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021 22:15:39
He's done OK in poor Newcastle team couple years ago. Short term cheap solution who will cause problems last 20mins and reckon will be a good pro who rafa knows from before (same as Townsend)


13.) 30 Aug 2021
30 Aug 2021 08:18:17
EFC1 I mean why do we need to recruit a striker? What’s the point of having the under 23s if they never step up.
Simms did well on loan at Blackpool but was unaware he was injured.
Dobbin scored in pre season and has been banging them in for the under 23s.
How are they going to get in the first team if we recruit a 31yr old striker who’s stats aren’t that great?
That’s what I meant by having a shot.


14.) 30 Aug 2021
30 Aug 2021 08:30:43
He always managed to come on and cause us no end of trouble so I don't mind him signing as a cheap backup.


15.) 30 Aug 2021
30 Aug 2021 09:44:40
Troy Deeney still around? He’s a player linked before. Has Victor Anichebe retired yet? Lol.