Plymouth bid 750k for Jatta

[the_anticlough]

I don't think Jatta is fully appreciated by the Notts fan base. It took a while to accept he was even worthy of being called a replacement for Langstaff. He's on 12 goals after 25 games but missed a few games due to concussion and international duty. He's probably going to finish around or just under Macca's total of 28 goals for the season, and Macca was seen as the crown jewel, the new Vardy.

This might be heresy but I think he's faster and stronger than Macca, gets involved in the build up more, and can score more different types of goal compared to Macca. I'm not surprised there are several clubs interested in him.

This shouldn't be heresy, it's there for us all to see.
Personally, I'd hate to revisit those Maca games where he did little else other than all that great pressing. When you're not scoring, you have to contribute in the build up and I don't think that improved enough during his 2 years with us. Some, but not enough.

I also wouldn't like to see it for Maca's sake. "Never go back and all that'', especially when it's bouncing back down 2 levels after just 4 months. I'd like him to rejoin us one day when he's found his exact level and maybe that coincides where we are too.

[CamPie]

Here, here smiffy at no time was I downing the owners but people on here seem to think wanting promotion is a swear word

Now you?re being silly.

[PedroTheFisherman66]

Yeah thanks for your intelligent addition.

Thankyou for your thankyou xx

[jackal2]

Here, here smiffy at no time was I downing the owners but people on here seem to think wanting promotion is a swear word

No they don't. I want promotion.

But I also recognise that promotion isn't built around one player, that every player has their price, and that the reason we've had Championship clubs buying/bidding for two successive strikers is because the recruitment team found these gems in the first place, so they might already have the next Langstaff or Jatta in their sights.

I don't think it's by any means certain that we'll sell Alassana, or that he would want to go, but we have to recognise and respect that the whole business model of the club is based upon identifying good value players, even if it means paying six figure sums for them, developing them, and selling them if the right bid comes in, which help keep the club sustainable. There will never be a perfect time to sell a player and fans are never happy to lose a good one, but on the occasions it happens we've got to trust the process, even if it sets progress on the field back a bit in the short-term (which it won't necessarily).

When you pan out and look at the full picture, the approach over the past five years has seen us on a slow, but steady, upward curve, despite some setbacks and dips along the way, and we've recruited a considerable number of very good players.

The approach of several previous regimes saw us sign copious amounts of expensive dead wood, whereby it was relatively rare for other clubs to even want to buy them, and despite some moments of promise, we were generally on a downward curve, which is why we ended up in non-league.

[CamPie]

No they don't. I want promotion.

But I also recognise that promotion isn't built around one player, that every player has their price, and that the reason we've had Championship clubs buying/bidding for two successive strikers is because the recruitment team found these gems in the first place, so they might already have the next Langstaff or Jatta in their sights.

I don't think it's by any means certain that we'll sell Alassana, or that he would want to go, but we have to recognise and respect that the whole business model of the club is based upon identifying good value players, even if it means paying six figure sums for them, developing them, and selling them if the right bid comes in, which help keep the club sustainable. There will never be a perfect time to sell a player and fans are never happy to lose a good one, but on the occasions it happens we've got to trust the process, even if it sets progress on the field back a bit in the short-term (which it won't necessarily).

When you pan out and look at the full picture, the approach over the past five years has seen us on a slow, but steady, upward curve, despite some setbacks and dips along the way, and we've recruited a considerable number of very good players.

The approach of several previous regimes saw us sign copious amounts of expensive dead wood, whereby it was relatively rare for other clubs to even want to buy them, and despite some moments of promise, we were generally on a downward curve, which is why we ended up in non-league.

C’mon stop talking rubbish. We should keep Jatta at all costs, sell the Nest, sell the P?del courts, rip up the pitch and sell that, sell the fancy new wine glasses and padded seats in hospitality, borrow a load of money off some random investors, buy Rashford and pay him what he wants and go all in for the dizzy heights of League one and then ………

[Mud Pie]

When you pan out and look at the full picture, the approach over the past five years has seen us on a slow, but steady, upward curve, despite some setbacks and dips along the way, and we've recruited a considerable number of very good players.

... etc. It really shouldn't need repeating, and yet...

[Notts78]

I can?’t fathom as to why some folk seemingly have got there knickers in a twist over a rumour.
In an age where misinformation is rife some on here have lapped up rumours as reality. Whether it?’s Jatta leaving, recruiting babies in nappies or the Saunders scenario over the past week, the reaction of some has been mind boggling.
Notts on the face of it are a brilliantly run club. Certainly not a selling club that some will have us believe. Their are countless rumours of star players being sold, yet the reality is that we cashed in when necessary (Macca and DC wanted to leave) and in some cases didn?’t cash in at all (Woots n Ruben).
If and for me it?’s a big IF Jatta is sold, it will be because the club got a price that is more than they think he?’s worth at this stage.
I don?’t think he?’ll be sold and recent history supports this.. Macca last Jan, Ruben the Jan before and Woots the Jan prior?… all star players, all rumoured to be sold?… none left in January.

[Woodypie]

Bed Wetter !!!

Rose tinted glasses

[kill_the_drum]

At the risk of getting a slagging am I the only one who's baffled AJs sudden rise in value?, he's a big quick unit who's scored a dozen or so playing for one of the most attacking sides in the 4th tier & suddenly he's worth ?millions, yes he could come good so if we sell we should get the clauses right but I must admit that if it was us paying ?1+ I would expect someone with a much better proven record. That said I still hope we keep him at least for the season. COYP

I agree, as I said in a previous post the fees get ridiculous in Jan. if Plymouth know they?ve got ?5Mil incoming and a striker going out then every other club knows to inflate the price as they?re desperate. Contracts generally don?t expire in Jan so everyone is locked in.
I?m not suggesting Jatta isn?t good, I really like him, but he?s playing for the team that has the highest XG In the league and he?s scored one more than that moron at Swindon.
I think he?s on course to score 23 goals, which is good, but a huge gamble for a Championship team.
I don?t want him to go but I also trust the Bros will have a suitable replacement lined up if he does go. The only concern is we are then the desperate club being held to ransom.

[MAD_MAGPIE]

No they don't. I want promotion.

But I also recognise that promotion isn't built around one player, that every player has their price, and that the reason we've had Championship clubs buying/bidding for two successive strikers is because the recruitment team found these gems in the first place, so they might already have the next Langstaff or Jatta in their sights.

I don't think it's by any means certain that we'll sell Alassana, or that he would want to go, but we have to recognise and respect that the whole business model of the club is based upon identifying good value players, even if it means paying six figure sums for them, developing them, and selling them if the right bid comes in, which help keep the club sustainable. There will never be a perfect time to sell a player and fans are never happy to lose a good one, but on the occasions it happens we've got to trust the process, even if it sets progress on the field back a bit in the short-term (which it won't necessarily).

When you pan out and look at the full picture, the approach over the past five years has seen us on a slow, but steady, upward curve, despite some setbacks and dips along the way, and we've recruited a considerable number of very good players.

The approach of several previous regimes saw us sign copious amounts of expensive dead wood, whereby it was relatively rare for other clubs to even want to buy them, and despite some moments of promise, we were generally on a downward curve, which is why we ended up in non-league.

We must never lose sight of the fact of how close the club came to being a Bury or Macclesfield. I can understand why some fans might be worried and concerned about the club selling good players and thinking will we sink and slip into a downward spiral again or lose an opportunity for promotion by doing so. We have not graced the second tier since 1995 and have not graced league one since 2015 both 30 and 10 year milestones being reached this year. For me our natural level is league one. For almost 20 years from 1999-2019 that’s all we know decline boom and bust, and a revolving door of what must be hundreds of players who we have sold for nothing and which many dropped down the leagues after leaving the club.

So it’s a precious and special thing to have talented players and fans in the team and fans will want to hold onto that. We’ve been starved of having teams and players who are a delight to watch and who make us feel proud of our team and club.

In the past five years we have had far more players on the up or who have developed and been sold than at any other time in my 34 years as a supporter. The feel and buzz around the club on matchday and seeing things like the nest driving past the lane during the week and seeing the padel courts busy, the club shop being busy on Matchday it’s a joy to behold. No longer can you turn up on match day ten minutes before kick off walk in and have three seats to lie down on if you want. The pitch looks amazing and is one of the finest surfaces as this level. Non of this should be dismissed and for me it’s been an investment in bringing the club back to life. The brothers have built the club up from the ashes and I for one think it’s a great.

The brothers have got nearly six years ownership of the club under their belt and it all comes down to having trust in the radar as I post regularly. For me recruitment and transfer policy has earned my respect and trust because we are moving onwards and upwards constantly. It might not be as fast as some people want. There is nothing more I would like than to see us grace the championship again.

So I’m relaxed now about our best players being sold because I believe the club value players well so we get a good deal and because I think they have a list of replacements lined up who can once settled do just as good job as their predecessor which has been proven.