13 Sep 2014 19:05:27
Not sure if this qualifies as a rumour, but we are quiet at the moment and hopefully Ed will post it. Is there any truth in the previous rumours that Darlow and Lascelles have a clause in case Newcastle get relegated/us promoted? At the moment there is a decent chance of both!

1.) 14 Sep 2014
No doubt there'll be certain clauses in their contracts but a very much doubt this would be one of them. Would make no sense from Newcastles point of view. They won't get relegated anyway.

2.) 14 Sep 2014
I think the rumour may have been wishful thinking on my part but surely the players agents should have considered the possibility. My "joke" suggested we gave the moNey back after our promotion? and we pay Newcastle enough to cover our loan of the players concerned - many a true word spoken in jest! We are top and they are struggling so who knows COYR!

3.) 15 Sep 2014
I can't imagine that it is true. I can't see Newcastle agreeing to it.

4.) 16 Sep 2014
Suppose feasable at the price they paid for them both!! Hilarious if did happen, would love to see the look on that thug Pardew's face!

5.) 16 Sep 2014
We have first option for buy back. That's what the clause says. Effectively the terms of sell on fee would reduce any amount we have to pay. Interest would be added only to the transfers.

It was reported recently that we found a loop and took full advantage. Fifa and the FA are looking to close the loop.