Newcastle United News Thread!

by Young_Towzer Tue 31 May 2011, 9:49 pm

First topic message reminder :

Toon fan in peace here, who would the fans like to see us buy and who are realistic targets for us?, i've made a few suggestions, opinions?.

Lewis McGugan - N.Forest
Shane Long - Reading
Daniel Sturridge - Chelsea - (Loan)
Jason Puncheon - Southampton
Kevin Doyle - Wolves
Demba Ba - West Ham
Mark Noble - West Ham
Nicky Maynard - Bristol City
Grant Holt - Norwich City
Roger Johnson - Birmingham City
Oba Martins - Whoever he's at !
Charles Nzogbia - Wigan
Hugo Rodallega - Wigan
Niko Kranjcar - Spurs
Giovanni - Spurs
Matthew Upson - West Ham
Taiwo - Marseille

Cheers
Steven.

by Guest Wed 08 Jun 2011, 5:34 pm

Arsenal and Liverpool have both been linked- but neither have actually made a bid. I've seen it reported in several places that Newcastle have actually made a cash bid.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Thu 09 Jun 2011, 10:56 am

Churchill wrote:Arsenal and Liverpool have both been linked- but neither have actually made a bid. I've seen it reported in several places that Newcastle have actually made a cash bid.

Come back when you have signed him Laugh

by Guest Thu 09 Jun 2011, 11:25 am

On a different note- Deloitte Report was published yesterday- the club's in £288m of debt, with £133m being owed (interest free) to Ashley. That's Poopie load of debt that will probably only be cleared if we get new, big investors. I should also mention that last season we should have made a profit, obviously figures won't be released until we reach the end of next season (I think).

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Thu 09 Jun 2011, 3:58 pm

Churchill wrote:On a different note- Deloitte Report was published yesterday- the club's in £288m of debt, with £133m being owed (interest free) to Ashley. That's Poopie load of debt that will probably only be cleared if we get new, big investors. I should also mention that last season we should have made a profit, obviously figures won't be released until we reach the end of next season (I think).

To be honest I dont agree with those figures.

Am sure Man U are in much more debt then that, and also Arsenal with the cost of there stadium still being deducted etc.

by Guest Thu 09 Jun 2011, 4:00 pm

With which figures- I didn't say we had the most debt. Just pointing out it's a huge amount considering we're not in Europe anymore. And going off the figures of expected wages, increased turnover and £30m upfront from the Carroll sale then we should be in profit.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Thu 09 Jun 2011, 4:14 pm

Churchill wrote:With which figures- I didn't say we had the most debt. Just pointing out it's a huge amount considering we're not in Europe anymore. And going off the figures of expected wages, increased turnover and £30m upfront from the Carroll sale then we should be in profit.

I meant the figure Deliotte published today in The Mirror.

Not yours!

by JDandfries Thu 09 Jun 2011, 4:49 pm

Anyone know what Pledantic is??

I thought it was a webb footed amphibian?

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Thu 09 Jun 2011, 5:11 pm

pedantic (comparative more pedantic, superlative most pedantic)

Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
Being showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.

by Guest Fri 10 Jun 2011, 11:43 am

Cabaye is in Newcastle today and Pardew will return tomorrow to complete his medical and finalise the deal officially. Very Happy

Gameiro says he wants to join Valencia, and it's a straight choice between them and PSG.

Wonder if the club will have scouts in Denmark; only paper talk but we've been linked with James Tomkins in the past and he's in the squad. Doubt he'll start throughout the tournament though.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri 10 Jun 2011, 11:48 am

Churchill wrote:Cabaye is in Newcastle today and Pardew will return tomorrow to complete his medical and finalise the deal officially.

Gameiro says he wants to join Valencia, and it's a straight choice between them and PSG.

Wonder if the club will have scouts in Denmark; only paper talk but we've been linked with James Tomkins in the past and he's in the squad. Doubt he'll start throughout the tournament though.

Whats Cabaye like? Is he any good?

by Guest Fri 10 Jun 2011, 12:47 pm

Only saw a handful of Lille games but he looks like a good box to box player with a good eye for a pass. Key member of the Lille team that won the League and Cup last season. For just over £4m he looks like he'll be a bargain; I think the season before last he got 10+ goals but didn't score as many last season. Got a fair few assists IIRC.

by **Crimey** Fri 10 Jun 2011, 1:18 pm

Churchill, other than the Gervinho and Gameiro, who seem to be getting further out of your reach, what striker would you like to see brought in? What about Rodallega? He's a good striker.

I think Cabaye could be another good central midfield signing, similar to Tiote.

by Guest Fri 10 Jun 2011, 2:06 pm

Cabaye and Tiote are different though, Cabaye the more creative of the two. Could form a good partnership in the middle Very Happy

Accepted this morning that Gameiro isn't coming; still have some hope for Gervinho. Rodallega would be alright, but I don't think we'll go for him. The names banded around are Shane Long and Mevlut Erdinc, both seem to be quite good. Seems like the club are reluctant to buy from England because most players are over-priced.

by **Crimey** Fri 10 Jun 2011, 2:11 pm

Yeah, it was a £10 million fee talked about for Rodallega which is far too much for him. What about Danny Welbeck, at least on loan for a season? He did quite well at Sunderland.

Yeah, I didn't mean similar type of player, more just another bargain buy for your midfield. Smile

by Guest Fri 10 Jun 2011, 2:49 pm

Midfield next season looks very promising, just need to add another winger. Tiote, Cabaye, Jonas, Ben Arfa, Nolan, Barton, Guthrie, with youngsters like LuaLua, Ferguson and Gosling.

He'd be excellent for pace, but I think Pardew will look for someone to lead the line on their own as well. Unsure whether Fergie would loan him as our dealings with loans with him are hit and miss (Miss: Rossi, Hit: Simpson- although I wish we had Rossi now:laugh:)

Also linked with Ji Dong-Won but that's just paper talk and he's off to the Mackems.

by **Crimey** Fri 10 Jun 2011, 2:51 pm

I can't think of many good, cheap strikers you could buy. Maybe you'll get lucky and find a gem.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri 10 Jun 2011, 3:39 pm

Churchy not official yet but:

http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/10m-gunners-target-will-sign-at-emirates---reports

by **Crimey** Fri 10 Jun 2011, 3:42 pm

Arsenal have also supposedly confirmed a £12 million deal to bring in that Chamberlain lad from Southampton. I doubt both are true, I can't see him spending that much money on two players.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri 10 Jun 2011, 3:46 pm

I can, since Nasri, Clichy and Cesc want to leave! Plus they have been after both players for a while now!

by Guest Fri 10 Jun 2011, 4:19 pm

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:Churchy not official yet but:

http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/10m-gunners-target-will-sign-at-emirates---reports

Reported by TalkSport? Always take that with a pinch of salt. Wouldn't blame him for choosing Man City or Arsenal ahead of us.

Arsenal supposedly have offers of £30m EUR + Thiago an Bojan for Cesc and £5m for Clichy, so they definitely have the money to spend.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Fri 10 Jun 2011, 4:23 pm

Churchill wrote:
Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:Churchy not official yet but:

http://www.givemefootball.com/premier-league/10m-gunners-target-will-sign-at-emirates---reports

Reported by TalkSport? Always take that with a pinch of salt. Wouldn't blame him for choosing Man City or Arsenal ahead of us.

Arsenal supposedly have offers of £30m EUR + Thiago an Bojan for Cesc and £5m for Clichy, so they definitely have the money to spend.

No am not saying its gospel but the few transfer stories that have came out so far this season have proven to be correct. A new trend? haha

by Guest Fri 10 Jun 2011, 4:24 pm

Haha, TalkSport are only marginally better than the Daily Mail in my books Wink

I can see the appeal to Gervinho at Arsenal because of the number of African players that have moved there and made a good career.

by Geordie Sat 11 Jun 2011, 2:15 pm

Aside form being desperate for at least two top stikers...what about our kids

Does anyone think Sammy Ameobi is going to be better than his brother?...

What about Phil Aiery? Too young...he should get a few starts at least in the league cup etc....see how he does.

by Guest Sat 11 Jun 2011, 2:27 pm

Not holding out too much hope for Sammy Ameobi- only youngsters I think that look like they could potentially do well as squad/fringe players are Forster, Kadar, Gosling, Inman, Richardson, Ferguson and Vuckic. I was going to put LuaLua but I doubt he'll still be here.

We've rejected a bid from West Ham for Nolan.

by Guest Sat 11 Jun 2011, 7:22 pm

TalkShit reporting we've agreed to sign Demba Ba on a free. Not too fussed, he's an improvement but we need a few others through the door.

Usual rumours about Reo-Coker because of the Pardew link as well.

by Young_Towzer Sat 11 Jun 2011, 11:58 pm

i think Ba is quality Churchy, and he's only 26, he will be good for us imo.

by **Crimey** Sun 12 Jun 2011, 9:17 am

I think Demba Ba would be a very good start for Newcastle. He scored goals for West Ham, and if you're getting him for nothing I think that's a very good deal. One thing I'd worry about is that knee injury he has, he didn't get signed by Stoke for it, so it might cause some problems.

by Guest Sun 12 Jun 2011, 12:30 pm

The knee injury is my biggest worry. Don't want to be paying big wages for a player who will be injured most of the time.

Mark Douglas (Who was spot on with Cabaye) has said that NUFC are planning a move for a striker (Not Ba) worth £6-8m. Names being banded about include Erdinc, Negredo and Soldado. I'd say Erdinc is the most probable because of Gameiro joining PSG. Scouts have been in France, Germany and Holland and a few trips to Spain.

Would be so happy with the club if, in addition to Cabaye, we brought in Erdinc, Ba, N.Taylor and another winger or Gervinho- who's agents (yes several) seem to be holding up moves to different clubs - then I'd be very happy.

Most importantly (in my eyes) is to get Jose to sign a new deal.

by **Crimey** Sun 12 Jun 2011, 10:21 pm

I really doubt you'd be able to get Negredo for £6-8 million.

by Fernando Tue 14 Jun 2011, 12:48 pm

it appears gervinho has decided where he's going to play next season according to the lille president and that will be at the emirates stadium

Yahoo

by Kay Fabe Tue 14 Jun 2011, 2:46 pm

Ba certainly would be a good signing, Newcastle still need another two strikers though

by Guest Tue 14 Jun 2011, 2:52 pm

i saw PSG play twice last season in europa league and a few times in ligue 1 - mevlut erding is a shocking signing if its true. basically gameiro signs for PSG and we end up getting ripped off 9m for erding who PSG now dont want cos hes garbage. erding has no composure watsoever in front of goal, got speed but lacks that class we need. 1 goal in i believe it 12 caps for turkey sums this boy up. classic pardew! I dont honestly believe pardew convinced any of these players to st james' was clearly ben arfa n tiote! I hope we've done this Ba deal cos hes a real playa showed it at hammers.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Tue 14 Jun 2011, 3:54 pm

fernando wrote:it appears gervinho has decided where he's going to play next season according to the lille president and that will be at the emirates stadium

Eh hem Churchy?

by Fernando Tue 14 Jun 2011, 3:58 pm

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:
fernando wrote:it appears gervinho has decided where he's going to play next season according to the lille president and that will be at the emirates stadium

Eh hem Churchy?

it's now popping up all over the place Smile

by Guest Tue 14 Jun 2011, 4:32 pm

Reports coming out thart multiple agents and him not coming across as overly keen in meetings lead to us not being overly interested. But even if we did put in an offer he'd be stupid not to pick them.

Reported that Pards says he expects 4 other players to sign (Ba, Taylor, Erdinc and one possible other) saying two will be strikers. L'Equipe reporting with us interested in Matuidi.

Enrique has been offered an improved contract but seems to be waiting for a club in the Champions Legaur to come in for him.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Tue 14 Jun 2011, 4:57 pm

Churchill wrote:Reports coming out thart multiple agents and him not coming across as overly keen in meetings lead to us not being overly interested. But even if we did put in an offer he'd be stupid not to pick them.

Reported that Pards says he expects 4 other players to sign (Ba, Taylor, Erdinc and one possible other) saying two will be strikers. L'Equipe reporting with us interested in Matuidi.

Enrique has been offered an improved contract but seems to be waiting for a club in the Champions Legaur to come in for him.

So if he decided to come to Newcastle you wouldnt want him now?

by **Crimey** Tue 14 Jun 2011, 5:03 pm

He didn't say that.

If Enrique is waiting for a Champions League team to come in for him I think he'll be dissapointed. The only that will happen is if Clichy leave and Arsenal want him to replace Clichy, but more likely Wenger will just promote Gibbs and then another youngsters in Gibbs' place.

by Guest Tue 14 Jun 2011, 7:22 pm

Like Leak said, that's not what I said. I'm saying if he was more enthusiastic (like Cabaye has came across) then maybe the Board would be more willing to make the move worth his while.

Enrique's form dipped when it looked like he wanted a big club move, but hopefully he stays and goes back to the form he had for the majority of the season.

by Young_Towzer Tue 14 Jun 2011, 8:56 pm

Enrique's form dipped when it looked like he wanted a big club move, but hopefully he stays and goes back to the form he had for the majority of the season.
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I think he's as good as gone to be honest, in the Bolton game last season when i went he looked a million dollars, quality player who has improved so, so much since he came, he should of done an Aguero for at least the fans though and agreed a new deal so we got a proper fee for him, we payed just short of £6-7 million for him, he's worth twice that now, because he's twice the player he was.

by **Crimey** Tue 14 Jun 2011, 10:33 pm

Young_Towzer wrote:Enrique's form dipped when it looked like he wanted a big club move, but hopefully he stays and goes back to the form he had for the majority of the season.
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I think he's as good as gone to be honest, in the Bolton game last season when i went he looked a million dollars, quality player who has improved so, so much since he came, he should of done an Aguero for at least the fans though and agreed a new deal so we got a proper fee for him, we payed just short of £6-7 million for him, he's worth twice that now, because he's twice the player he was.

The only problem with him being as good as gone is that no team seems to be interested anymore, certainly the interest from Liverpool seems to have cooled off a lot, but that may just be all the buzz around the Henderson deal meaning no word about Enrique is getting through.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Wed 15 Jun 2011, 8:24 am

invincibleILeak (CL-6WF) wrote:He didn't say that.

Never said he said it did I! I was asking a question if thats ok with you. You keep on jumping to his defence like he needs it. Sort it out. Too many Mods

by Guest Wed 15 Jun 2011, 1:08 pm

Nolan completed a medical at West Ham. Happy because he went missing quite often in games and was on big wages, but not too happy because he was captain, brilliant behind the scenes and still kept us a threat at set pieces when Carroll had left.

by **Crimey** Wed 15 Jun 2011, 2:07 pm

Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:
invincibleILeak (CL-6WF) wrote:He didn't say that.

Never said he said it did I! I was asking a question if thats ok with you. You keep on jumping to his defence like he needs it. Sort it out. Too many Mods

Only joining in the debate Soldier.

by Geordie Wed 15 Jun 2011, 2:13 pm

So it looks like Nolan, Barton and Enrique are pretty much gone..

Guess that would leave a midfield of :

Lw....Guti / Fergi...........
AM....Ben Arfa
DM....Tiote
RW....Cabaye

With our kids...gaining valuable gametime.

Its quicker and more creative.

Do you think it will affect the team spirit?

by **Crimey** Wed 15 Jun 2011, 2:15 pm

The only problem is that would be an almost completely new midfield with no real on-pitch leaders like you had with Nolan and Barton, the only guy I can think of replacing their drive is perhaps Steven Taylor? But I may be wrong.

by Fernando Wed 15 Jun 2011, 2:24 pm

just seen on sky sports joey barton commented on twitter about nolan leaving and put mejoseandjonas next as a hash tag .

by Guest Wed 15 Jun 2011, 2:34 pm

Cabaye on the wing?! It'll be Tiote and Cabaye in the middle with Ben Arfa and Jonas on the wings IMO. Barton was unprofessional for doing that, but can see him and Jose leaving in the summer- not just yet for Jonas.

Taylor would be the replacement, and I think Coloccini could do well in that type of leadership. Although Pardew said he wants Ba + 2 ST and another two players. One of them would be Neil Taylor (LB cover) so hopefully if Barton leaves it'll be another winger as well.

by **Crimey** Wed 15 Jun 2011, 2:49 pm

Do you see/want Alan Smith staying at the club?

by Geordie Wed 15 Jun 2011, 2:49 pm

Aw i just had Cabaye there to accomodate a playmaker role in Ben Arfa, behind two main strikers.

With a three man midfield.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Wed 15 Jun 2011, 3:01 pm

invincibleILeak (CL-6WF) wrote:
Soldier_Of_Fortune wrote:
invincibleILeak (CL-6WF) wrote:He didn't say that.

Never said he said it did I! I was asking a question if thats ok with you. You keep on jumping to his defence like he needs it. Sort it out. Too many Mods

Only joining in the debate Soldier.

Always defending the other person thou lad.

- JD when he made that ridiculas comparsion with Suarez, not even the same type of player!
- Churchy cookoo land Newcastle signings which where plausable in your view.

WHERES MY BACK UP! steam

Haha only messin Hug

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