Paul Merson has criticised Newcastle United owners PIF on Sky Sports News (2:20pm, December 18, 2021) for hiring Nick Hammond on a short-term deal as a transfer consultant.
As reported by Sky Sports, former Reading and Celtic director of football Hammond has joined Newcastle on a short-term deal as a transfer consultant.
Hammond will oversee the January transfer window and will bring in players to help Eddie Howe’s side escape the dreaded drop to the Championship.
Former Arsenal star Merson does not think that it is a good idea.
Paul Merson on Newcastle decision on Nick Hammond
Merson said on Sky Sports News (2:20pm, December 18, 2021) when asked about Hammond: “I don’t know. It doesn’t make sense. It’s stupidity at the highest level. I don’t think they know what they are doing anyway at Newcastle. “
Sensible decision from PIF
In our opinion, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have made a good decision in bringing in Hammond.
Yes, it is only a short-term deal, but it is exactly what Newcastle need(ed).
Hammond has good experience, and Newcastle are in danger of going down.
Now, of course, you would like a long-term hire, but that takes time.
Newcastle will surely have big plans for the future, but for now, they need to survive in the Premier League.
So, it is important to get someone in who can get the job done in the short term.
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