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Robledo
07-03-2002, 01:09 PM
It's that time of season, the usual bollox churned out by the papers.
Udinese's Luis Helguera (defensive midfielder) linked to the Toon. If he's as good as his brother (Ivan Helguera) at Real Madrid, then he wouldn't be a bad addition.
Mind ,our midfield is getting slightly over crowded it seems
Looney
07-04-2002, 02:54 AM
Anything on Harper? After the initial racket there hasn't been much news on our backup keeper, is he still going?
Robledo
07-04-2002, 11:09 AM
I've not heard anything either. I think Karelse is going/been released, so we might need cover if Harper gets injured.
I've not watched the reserve team for ages, so I've no idea if our reserve goalie is good enough to make that step up. There was talk of a Pavel Srnicek swoop, but he wont want to be 3rd choice.
Looney
07-05-2002, 05:20 AM
Maybe we should get Shaka Hislop back? Is he still on a free?
Robledo
07-05-2002, 07:43 PM
Shaka signed a 3 year deal with Portsmouth last week. Supposedly they're after another ex Mag in David Ginola!, to replace Robert Prosinecki whose gone to Japan to earn bigger bucks
Looney
07-06-2002, 03:05 AM
And Raimond Van Der Gouw signed for another club hasn't he? Otherwise we could move for him.....
Maybe we should give our young reserves GK's a chance, it's about time the Toon produced a world class GK..... or maybe we could do a reverse of Big Al and convert a striker into a keeper?
Robledo
07-11-2002, 09:49 PM
Talking about Newcastle keepers, a "highly-rated" 17-year-old goalkeeper by the name of Adam Collin, has been given the number 33 shirt for next season. Don't know much about him but hopefully he's another gem that SBR has unearthed
btw, Bellas has got the No 10 shirt, and Viana the number 45 shirt. The same number he wore at Sporting Lisbon
Looney
07-13-2002, 02:06 PM
The Number 2 is still available, I suspect it's reserved for Emerton or someone like that. But as long as we still have our trusty No9 and our No32 (I thinks that's Robert's number.....) get his act togather and be more consistent we'll be a bunch of happy campers.
Robledo
07-14-2002, 05:55 PM
David Dunn for 10m - possible
Pembre Ergun of Galatasaray - bollox me thinks
Javier De Pedro - more bollox
Our midfield is getting slightly over crowded already.
Looney
07-15-2002, 01:54 PM
Why do we need Dunn? We already got JJ and Viana.
Robledo
07-16-2002, 12:23 AM
Exactly. Now that we have signed Hugo Viana (who Bobby said was central midfield),I think our interest in Dunn has firmly ended.
Robledo
07-16-2002, 01:05 PM
Griffin turns down offer from West Brom cuz of his wage demands.
SBRis re considering signing Hidalgo after impressing in practice matches recently
Looney
07-18-2002, 03:56 PM
Not much concrete to report after Bramble officially signed......
Robledo
07-19-2002, 10:35 AM
More rumours........
SBR is making a fresh check on Emerton, whilst they're in the Netherlands.
http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/news/page.cfm?objectid=12046305&method=full&siteid=50081
We could be back in for Chalton's Kochensky
Hidalgo's permit application looks promising so we're considering him as well.
Robledo
07-20-2002, 01:47 PM
Former target Armando Petit (defensive midfielder) has moved to Benfica for 2m
Looney
07-20-2002, 02:58 PM
Sir Bobby says there's no moola left.....
Robledo
07-20-2002, 03:27 PM
Our other Portuguese U-19 player Pedro Dimas is going to Sporting Lisbon, as Viana's replacement ironically. Just last year we supposedly beat off a host of clubs like Porto,Benfica and a few European teams to land this kid. I thought we'd have kept him , even just to keep young Hugo company.
Btw, I haven't seen SBR being quoted as saying we have ' no money 'left. He said: "I've always had the policy of treating my club's money as if it were my own cash.
"I feel badly about any deal that does not come off, and I am always looking to get good value for any money I spend.
"I believe this has happened with my signings this year. Jermaine Jenas, Hugo Viana and Titus Bramble are all good enough to be challenging for first-team places this season."
The papers however used the headlines "Sir Bobby's spending spree over"
Admittedly we have spent 15 odd million this summer, I'm sure Fat Freddy would find some money from somewhere if needed
Looney
07-21-2002, 02:55 PM
Well 15's quite a lot considering how much other clubs have spent so far.
Robledo
07-21-2002, 07:39 PM
Agreed. I read that we'll only be looking at out of contract/free transfer players for the present moment. Btw, whose just been released from Barcelona? One of SBR's favourite players by the name of Rivaldo. I think he'll more likely end up at Lazio or another Italian team.
Robledo
07-24-2002, 01:33 PM
No surprises that Rivaldo is being liked with the Toon (yet again) today. The **** is asking for 150k a week in wages! You can have him Looney, take him to Milan:D
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/dynamic/sport/football/story.html?in_review_id=649079
Looney
07-24-2002, 01:56 PM
Bloody hell! I don't even like Rivaldo yet my two clubs are fighting for him! What has this world come to?
Robledo
07-24-2002, 02:46 PM
The Toon have turned down a 2m bid from Everton for Steve Harper
http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/news/page.cfm?objectid=12059871&method=full&siteid=50081
Robledo
07-25-2002, 02:33 PM
We've signed some Aussie keeper (Tom Willis) who has just been picked for Australia U-23 team. Have you seen him play Looney?
http://www.tribalfootball.com/july/austnews3260702.html
Robledo
07-30-2002, 01:38 PM
Darren Anderton linked today, 7m for a player that is so injury prone and is almost 30? Anyway this story has been denied by the club thank god.
Robledo
07-30-2002, 01:38 PM
Darren Anderton linked today, 7m for a player that is so injury prone and is almost 30? Anyway this story has been denied by the club thank god.
Brett Emerton linked today as well, but I can't see where the money is going to come from for either players
BLAUGRANA
08-26-2002, 03:30 AM
Emerton looks like he's really on his way this time. Bobby's really putting together a nice squad for you lot. Best of luck this season, although with the quality you're bringing in I doubt you'll need it.
Azerkid
08-28-2002, 01:03 AM
Unfortunately Bobby says Emerton wont be aquired before the transfer deadline, and it will most probably be next season if he comes.
But I think Bobby is a genius, and has a talented, and young squad infornt of him especially with Hugo Viana whose impressed me a lot.
Looney
09-03-2002, 12:19 PM
Well window closed, no Emerton, we got a total of 2 new players until january. Wonder who Bobby'll sign then?
Robledo
09-03-2002, 12:32 PM
John Carver says we could be back in for Emerton this January when the window re-opens.
What with us in the CL quarters, we need someone that isn't cup tied:D
Looney
09-03-2002, 02:25 PM
Still don't really know why we're going for Emerton. Maybe a go for Stam again... he's not cup tied.
Robledo
09-16-2002, 03:20 PM
Marcelino's contract has reportedly been paid up, and he'll be allowed to leave in January.
The defence has been that bad recently, he couldn't do any worse! Once Spain's 1st choice defender with Hierro and touted with moves to Real Madrid. What went wrong El Donkey!
Looney
09-18-2002, 03:03 PM
Guess he just decided to screw it and went AWOL one too many times.
Robledo
09-24-2002, 12:52 AM
Inter and Uruguyan defender Gonzalo Sorondo linked today. Highly doubt it, but a loan move perhaps would be ok. He's not exactly 1st choice with Cannavarro,Materazzi,Gamarra,Cordoba etc ahead of him
Looney
09-24-2002, 03:07 PM
wasn't he the guy who scored that cracker against Denmark in the WC?
Robledo
09-24-2002, 04:37 PM
Nah, that was their left back, Dario Rodriguez. He plays for Schalke in the Bundesliga now, what a waste of talent :D
Looney
09-25-2002, 02:36 PM
That's right, I keep mixing those two up. Maybe we could go for Laursen or Roque Junior in January since Milan has Nesta now. RJ's best suited to EPL I reckon and Laursen as long as we don't play him against Liverpool we should be ok...
Robledo
09-25-2002, 03:29 PM
Fending off your Milan rejects Looney?:D
Just kiddin, Roque Junior looks a bit dodgy to me, but Laursen would be a good signing. If we're going to buy a centre back, Id rather he be British/Northern European. Since you've signed Nesta, Milan might sell him on the cheap(5m?)
Btw,is he officially a Milan player? I thought he was only on loan from Parma last season
Looney
09-26-2002, 03:40 PM
I thought so too, but Milan's kept him so I'm thinking they bought him or something. If all else fails, we should really go for Mellberg or Alpay...
Robledo
10-03-2002, 07:16 PM
Dutch midfielder Kiki Musampa linked again. SBR did admit last season, that he was interested in signing him, but Malaga were askin too much at the time.
Hugo Viana is makin sounds that he's unhappy with the bench role he occupies. Please, no more midfielders!
Also Stam could be given a free due to Lazio's financial situation (not paid for 4 months). PLEASE, BRING STAM!
soccer fanatic
10-03-2002, 09:48 PM
Do you think Kiki Musampa will be a good signing?
I know he is doing great in Malaga, will he be good in the EPL to?
I hope they sign him, than I can see more of him.
Looney
10-04-2002, 02:46 PM
NOT ANOTHER MIDFIELDER!!! Please get a defender or something for Christ's sake! Our central defense is still not good enough dammit!
Robledo
10-04-2002, 03:44 PM
Originally posted by soccer fanatic
Do you think Kiki Musampa will be a good signing?
I know he is doing great in Malaga, will he be good in the EPL to?
I hope they sign him, than I can see more of him.
I've watched hm the last 2 or 3 seasons, and it's only this season that Musampa has made an impact. He was very inconsistent beforehand. How was he at Ajax?
We already have Laurent Robert who is a world beater on his day, and Bernard (poor defender IMO)can fill his place if injured. Whilst he'd be a good signing , midfield is not a priority. WORLD CLASS DEFENDERS(S) PLEASE!
soccer fanatic
10-05-2002, 10:25 PM
Originally posted by Robledo
I've watched hm the last 2 or 3 seasons, and it's only this season that Musampa has made an impact. He was very inconsistent beforehand. How was he at Ajax?
He wasn`t bad at Ajax, he just wasn`t able to stand out. He was a player who moved over the pich with flaiir, technically very well skilled. I think Malaga developed him in the great players he appears to be now. Ajax gave him skills, Malaga learned him to use them efficent. Credit goes to both Malaga and ofcourse Musampa. But he wasn`t bad at all, I don`t know, perhaps he became inpatient on his future, he wanted to go fast forward. To bad it didn`t work out for him at first, but now he is finally living up to his potential.
Ofcourse its hard to say if he can bring the same in the Premier League. its even hard to say if he is going to play in the premier league. Who said he was interested, Malaga isn`t that bad, and Spain is blessed with the weather, unlike us both. :) And there also is his family ofcourse, what do they want? But I hope he will be signed by Newcastle, would be great, Musampa swerming around Alan Shearer.
Robledo
10-09-2002, 10:07 PM
Another midfielder, Ricardo Quaresma linked this time.
Only 17, plays for SBR and Viana's old club Sporting Lisbon.
We already have the next Rui Costa in Viana, and Queresma is the "next Figo".
I could see this happening, with SBR's Portuguese connections. Another 'one for the future' as Sir Bobby would say.
Still no defenders linked !
Marko Rehmer of Hertha Berlin would be a good defender to buy IMO. Tall, powerful, no nonsense defender and wouldn't cost a fortune. I doubt Sir Bobby is reading WSB though:D
Looney
10-14-2002, 12:14 PM
Quaresma, he's always my reserve winger in champman...
Rehmer would be a good signing. We could go for Ramelow of Leverkusen maybe? Surely he'd want to win a trophy......
Robledo
10-23-2002, 11:52 PM
Wayne Bridge 9m
Matthew Upson from the Arse
Whilst we could do with a natural left back, how about 9m on a world class central defender Sir Bobby
Looney
10-24-2002, 03:38 PM
Heard the Upson rumour as well, we could do with someone like him..... but then given Bramble and O'Brien's display against Juventus I think Manchester wants to swap Ferdinand for Bambi!
Robledo
11-17-2002, 12:54 PM
Javier De Pedro wants to sign for us. Who doesn't?:D
http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/news/page.cfm?objectid=12370849&method=full&siteid=50081
SBR has confirmed he's still wants Brett Emerton, but JJ's performances in the CL has made him think twice about signing the Aussie
Chopra to Oldham Athletic (loan)
Kikii Musampa rumour denied again
Javier De Pedro would be a very bizarre signing for Newcastle to make unless they are planning to sell Viana or Robert.
Robledo
11-27-2002, 11:53 PM
Originally posted by JD
Javier De Pedro would be a very bizarre signing for Newcastle to make unless they are planning to sell Viana or Robert.
I feckin hope not !
Looney
11-28-2002, 10:13 AM
Newcastle to sign Rio Ferdinand, Sol Campbell and Ashley Cole in the summer...... well I wish!
Not much concrete news as of late about signings other than Emerton again. Unless all the reports and news are wrong and Emerton is actually a world class centre-back like Stam or Thuram or Andersson I really don't see why we should sign him. Bobby has a real eye for strikers and midfielders but he's a little behind on the defenders.......
Robledo
12-07-2002, 08:24 PM
Geordie Martin Taylor, Jaap Stam, John Terry, William Gallas
Can we just not sign all 4? That would solve our defensive problems immediately:D
Looney
12-28-2002, 03:33 PM
Woodgate being linked with the Toon again....... do we really need him? I'd prefer Terry, he's more commanding IMO. Top of my list would be Gallas, very impressed with him.
Issac Okoronokwo would be nice, he's a god in CM and did well in the World Cup, is he still on trial? But then I've lost count of how many African (and other continents) players shine in a WC then stuff up royally at their new clubs.
Perhaps we could recall Gary Caldwell? He's apparently better than big bro Steve and he's arguably our best centreback consistently this season.
Robledo
12-29-2002, 10:56 PM
Originally posted by Looney
Woodgate being linked with the Toon again....... do we really need him? I'd prefer Terry, he's more commanding IMO. Top of my list would be Gallas, very impressed with him.
Agree with Terry over Woodgate. Not sure about Gallas, the Frenchies always end up whinging
Sir Bobby says we're after an Italian defender. Not Materazzi. Fabio Galante has been mentioned
http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/news/page.cfm?objectid=12487989&method=full&siteid=50081
Also some Serie C defender called Federico Peluso
http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/news/page.cfm?objectid=12487991&method=full&siteid=50081
The Rule
12-30-2002, 02:02 PM
I was talking to a friend who lives in Amsterdam and he said that there is some talk about Hoflund AND Van Bommel going to newcastle
Robledo
12-30-2002, 02:40 PM
Originally posted by The Rule
I was talking to a friend who lives in Amsterdam and he said that there is some talk about Hoflund AND Van Bommel going to newcastle
Hoflund would be superb ! The fact that Sir Bobby used to coach him at PSV might prove to be a big help in getting him here. Any idea how much he'd cost? I'd say 8m max in todays market
Van Bommel? Perhaps. But we've been heavily linked with Bret Emerton. He's on a free at the end of the seasom, so we could get him on the cheap in January.
TOP CLASS DEFENDERS = PRIORITY !!!
Looney
01-02-2003, 04:59 PM
Hofland? Yes please!! Excellent player.
I think we'll definitely get a top class defender in the off season (bit late then I know). Marcelino's 40k a week will be gone then and we can afford to stump up the ridiculous wages world class defenders get these days. Quite possibly Stam will leave Lazio so we might be able to get him on a free. Is there any chance we can get Gareth Barry? fairly good leftback/centreback, sorta what we need I s'pose.
Robledo
01-03-2003, 07:16 PM
Van Buyten linked today. Supposedly the 'next Jaap Stam' and a better version of Phillipe Albert
Anyone seen/heard much of him before?
http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/news/page.cfm?objectid=12499019&method=full&siteid=50081
soccer fanatic
01-03-2003, 10:44 PM
I would go for Van Bommel. Currently he seems a more certain succes signing than the ever injured Hofland. Van Bommel could want too make the switch now since Newcastle are smoking. I would try too sign him this winter, :)
Robledo
01-05-2003, 12:17 AM
Originally posted by soccer fanatic
I would go for Van Bommel. Currently he seems a more certain succes signing than the ever injured Hofland.
We already have TOO MANY CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS ! Viana,Jenas,Dyer,Speed,Acuna are all competing for the central midfield slot already. There is no urgent need for Van Bommel.
[i]
Van Bommel could want too make the switch now since Newcastle are smoking. I would try too sign him this winter, :) [/B]
Let me guess, this is your plan to weaken PSV? and help Ajax! ;)
Looney
01-05-2003, 12:37 PM
I've never seen Van Buyten, but from what I've heard and his 6'5" stature he sounds classy.
SBR said to be eyeing Fredrico Peluso u-19 italian
and he would do well to do away with some of his
defence especially Dabizas
Robledo
01-06-2003, 12:00 PM
Originally posted by aruz
SBR said to be eyeing Fredrico Peluso u-19 italian
and he would do well to do away with some of his
defence especially Dabizas
Dabz has been picked ahead of Stevie Caldwell in recent games which is strange. I guess that means Caldwell is being shown the door in the summer which would be disapointing
Alpay could be joining a "top EPL club". Could be us I suppose
The Rule
01-06-2003, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by Robledo
We already have TOO MANY CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS ! Viana,Jenas,Dyer,Speed,Acuna are all competing for the central midfield slot already. There is no urgent need for Van Bommel.
Viana should be used on the right of midfield,Dyer is a cert for the centre,Jenas is good but young and can struggle at times,Speed is old and injured and i don't rate Acuna,Van Bommel is a proven player who would improve the team.
Van Buyton is a class player,big and strong,good in the air and on the ground,he's not slow either.i think Hoflund is better but it depends on the price.
as for Alpay,he'd be great for Newcastle,but he said "the biggest team in England",it's either united or Arsenal
Robledo
01-06-2003, 03:08 PM
Originally posted by The Rule
Viana should be used on the right of midfield,Dyer is a cert for the centre,Jenas is good but young and can struggle at times,Speed is old and injured and i don't rate Acuna,Van Bommel is a proven player who would improve the team.
Van Buyton is a class player,big and strong,good in the air and on the ground,he's not slow either.i think Hoflund is better but it depends on the price.
as for Alpay,he'd be great for Newcastle,but he said "the biggest team in England",it's either united or Arsenal
I'm not saying all our midfielders are world class. It doesn't take a genious to figure out the Toon's weakness. Yes Van Bommel would improve the team, but Defence is a bigger PRIORITY than midfield at the moment,don't you agree?
Btw, Viana wants to play central midfield. When SBR played him on the left, he was whinging it wasn't his natural position. What's he gonna say if we shun him out on the right?
As regards to Alpay, do you think Manure or Arsenal need Alpay? I dont
The Rule
01-07-2003, 09:33 AM
You are right about the defense,it sucks.
Van Buyton would be great and if you lot manage to land another great young player from Forest(Dawson)then you'd be set for 6-8 years at least.
Viana said he was happier to play on the right than his was on the left,but it would allow him to come infield on his strong foot.
I think Arsenal could do with Alpay,they've only got Campbell who is up to the task right now and even he's not playing that well.
i'd like to see Newcastle looking like this next year.
GK-Given
RB-Solano
LB-Bridge
CB-Dawson
CB-Van Buyton
RM-Viana
CM-Dyer
CM-Van Bommel
LM-Robert
ST-Shearer
ST-Bellamy
i reckon Newcastle could get the four players(Van Buyton,Dawson,Van Bommel and Bridge)for about £30-35million.i think it's about time that the board started backing Robson they way they backed Keegan and Gullit.
If Newcastle had this team at the start of next season i'd lay a bet on Mr.Shearer finally getting his hands on some important silverware(CL,Prem or FA cup)in a newcastle shirt,God knows he deserves it.
defence ??
we don't have one
also viana on the right it might not work
i think he should play in the hole
The Rule
01-08-2003, 02:21 PM
that's all well and good but they don't play that system,they play 4-4-2
ItalianBoy
01-09-2003, 03:05 AM
Plus you have Shearer twice.
The Rule
01-09-2003, 09:34 AM
No i don't.................anymore
Looney
01-09-2003, 10:59 AM
Viana will probably replace Speed eventually.
The Rule
01-09-2003, 11:03 AM
i don't know about,Speed is a holding player now more than anything,i can't see Viana ever doing that,Jenas will replace Speed IMO
Robledo
01-09-2003, 01:36 PM
Originally posted by The Rule
iJenas will replace Speed IMO
Who do you think should take the other central midfield spot? Viana or Dyer? Looks like one of them will have to play out wide, and none of them like that
The Rule
01-09-2003, 01:39 PM
Personnally i'd play Dyer in the centre,i just think he has a better work rate.i'd just love to see Viana in a Pires type role on the Newcastle right
Robledo
01-09-2003, 01:42 PM
Originally posted by The Rule
Personnally i'd play Dyer in the centre,i just think he has a better work rate.i'd just love to see Viana in a Pires type role on the Newcastle right
Is Pires not right footed anyway? Viana is entirely left foot all the way.
If Viana was fit today I'm sure he'd be starting games. Solano has been woeful in some recent games.
The Rule
01-09-2003, 01:52 PM
Originally posted by Robledo
Is Pires not right footed anyway? Viana is entirely left foot all the way.
If Viana was fit today I'm sure he'd be starting games. Solano has been woeful in some recent games.
Pires is right-footed but plays on the left,and i think that the left footed Viana could do the same thing for Newcastle on the right.i'd love to see Solano back in his old position of right-back,he could provide the natural width by overlapping, the way Cole over-laps Pires at Arsenal
The Rule
01-09-2003, 02:42 PM
From Worldsoccer.com
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Amoruso rejects Newcastle move
Rangers' defender Lorenzo Amoruso has emerged as a target for Newcastle United, but according to the player's agent, he has no desire to leave Scotland.
Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson recently confirmed he was interested in signing an Italian, and Amoruso's agent Andrea D'Amico has admitted that he was approached in connection with his client.
"Newcastle contacted me but I told them Lorenzo wasn't interested," he told The Daily Record.
"He is happy and, when the club want to talk about extending his deal again, we will be delighted."
Newcastle, whose erratic form this season has been attributed to their porous defence, are expected to turn their attention to Marseille's Daniel van Buyten.
Robledo
01-09-2003, 11:43 PM
I'm not that bothered about Amoruso. He's alright, but IMO he's another Dabizas. He always drops a massive clanger during every match, and trying to be too fancy on the ball.
We need an ugly no nonsense defender !
The Rule
01-10-2003, 09:13 AM
iS ANDY O'BRIEN NOT UGLY ENOUGH FOR YOU????
Today newcastle are being linked with Fernando Couto and Alexei Smertin,Smertin is a holding midfielder who plays for Bordeaux and is rated at £4million,he played for Russia in the W.C
Robledo
01-10-2003, 12:20 PM
Originally posted by The Rule
iS ANDY O'BRIEN NOT UGLY ENOUGH FOR YOU????
Today newcastle are being linked with Fernando Couto and Alexei Smertin,Smertin is a holding midfielder who plays for Bordeaux and is rated at £4million,he played for Russia in the W.C
Ugly, yes !
No nonsense defender ,No !
Maybe we should Acuna into defence, that'll scare away half the opposition;)
Couto's a possility as SBR managed him at Barca. I think he's not in the Lazio 1st XI at the moment, so perhaps a loan deal
Also we're apparently signing Andrei Husin from Dyamo Kiev. "Talks are in an advanced stage". Anyone know much about him? I was at SJP to watch Toon VS Kiev, but didn't really notice much of him. But sayin that, he's got alot of experience at the top level of the Champions League and I think he's the captain of their side. At least he's got some leadership qualities that we're severely lacking !!
Looney
01-10-2003, 12:52 PM
never heard of Gusin..... Smertin I know is a good player tho. But really if we want to have a defensive midfielder why not just play Acuna? And let's just assemble a squad team and kidnap Van Buyten and Woodgate......
Robledo
01-10-2003, 12:52 PM
Originally posted by The Rule
From Worldsoccer.com
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Amoruso rejects Newcastle move
Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson recently confirmed he was interested in signing an Italian, and Amoruso's agent Andrea D'Amico has admitted that he was approached in connection with his client.
"Newcastle contacted me but I told them Lorenzo wasn't interested," he told The Daily Record.
"He is happy and, when the club want to talk about extending his deal again, we will be delighted."
I've just read that the Amoruso story was a load of bollox. He just wants a pay rise, and his agent has said similar things in the past when his contract was nearing to a close.
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Sir Bobby was furious today when told that a Glasgow Rangers player's agent had said "Newcastle United have shown an interest in my player". Robson fumed: "Why would I want to sign a player who is not as good as the players I already have?"
"His agent is a liar, you can quote me on that one"
The Rule
01-10-2003, 02:47 PM
Originally posted by Looney
. But really if we want to have a defensive midfielder why not just play Acuna?
at a guess...because he's crap
Robledo
01-10-2003, 03:00 PM
Originally posted by The Rule
at a guess...because he's crap
He's not world class of course, but he is very underrated. Smertin isn't that much better IMO.
Looney
01-11-2003, 11:03 AM
Well "crap" acuna made Gerrard looked even crappier last time, so I reckon he should play more.
The Rule
01-14-2003, 11:02 AM
today Newcastle are being linked with a move for Joleon Lescott of Wolves,£5 million is the fee being mentioned
Looney
01-14-2003, 11:36 AM
Good champman player, that's all I know....
The Rule
01-14-2003, 01:04 PM
He's a good player from what i've seen but i think an experienced defender is what you need
Looney
01-17-2003, 11:46 AM
I'm sure everyone knows we're after Woodgate again now that Fowler's done a U-Turn. Also seems like we're begging Marseille to sell Van Buyten to us. From what I've seen these transfers never go well.....
The Rule
01-17-2003, 02:53 PM
i think Woodgate,Smith and Robinson(maybe Kewell as well)are the only Leeds players that are not for sale.
if you want Van Buyton you'd better hurry up and sort something out,Man U are also interested and if it comes to a bidding war there'll only be one winner.
Maybe Sir Bob should look to hijack Yobo's move to Everton,i reckon if someone was to make a bid of about £6million,they'd get him.
The Rule
01-22-2003, 11:43 AM
Originally posted by The Rule
i think Woodgate,Smith and Robinson(maybe Kewell as well)are the only Leeds players that are not for sale.
maybe i was wrong,Sir Bobby seems confident of getting Woodgate.he'd be a great buy for you.
Kleberson looks certain to arrive as well.quality player who'll add a bit of toughness to your powder-puff midfield.i think it may mean Jenas moving to right-back(can't see room for him in midfield),so that'll leaving you needing maybe one more defender,depending on how Hughes,O'Brien and Bramble develop. a left-back might be needed.
Looney
01-22-2003, 12:48 PM
I dunno about Kleberson, we already got a packed midfield and JJ is looking to flesh out into a good holding midfielder. Plus in our experience Brazilian and French players (especially ones who've won the WC) are not very compatable with Newcastle......
The Rule
01-22-2003, 02:43 PM
i think he'll be good for you,he's very down to earth by the sound of things.i think Jenas has been playing well,but he's to young and inexperienced to play such an important position on a regular basis,especially given you poor defense and lack of a leader at the back,or in midfield for that matter
Gloob
01-22-2003, 10:07 PM
I hope newcastle sign Woodgate from leed. we need him in defend
Looney
01-23-2003, 11:36 AM
nah JJ's been doing well lately, past two games he's started we've kept a cleansheet and doing well enough to probably deny Speed a place when he returns. Plus he's captained Forest and the England under21's before so a little more playing time is good for his development and it's not hurting the team. Still, I see your point in Kleberson being more experienced, last season we probably faded 'cause we got JJ instead of a more experience midfielder like Gravesen. You lot interested in selling "out of form" Gerrard? Please?
The Rule
01-23-2003, 01:58 PM
only if you lot give us Dyer,Robert,Viana and Bellamy in return.we'll throw in Biscan to even it up
Mackem Roligan
01-24-2003, 05:15 PM
So gloob youre a Newcastle and Sweden fan what a horrible combination.
SUNDERLAND AND DENMARK RULE!
al1892
01-24-2003, 07:26 PM
hmm shame i missed htis thread before lots i wnan respond to.
first of all what the point in building up what we have got as aa strong team to go and get rid of our assets to compleetly change the face of it. personally i feel the team needs tweaking rather than a raidcal overhaul such as is being suggested. playerslike bridge and woodgate wud be good for us to bring in as that is the area where the tweaking is necessary.
steve caldwell says he will not sign another contract and as such we will lose one of our prized assets.
funny that previous posts say woodgate only player not up for sale. weve shown lot of interst if hes unavailble. still prob wont go thru as we neevr get anywhere in such things.
dont even get me started on gary speed. youre so wrong its ubleieveable. frst of all hes been class all season and serves a very important role which if you cant recognise you are loking for him to do something which isnt expected of him. as for hte replacement jj is hte one to replace him. is my opinion but also teh most logical. he has shown his true class in recent games and now other poeple are starting to see it aswell. he also serves the role that gary has. he doesnt have teh captaincy skills of gary quite yet but has the tackling and link up play toa tee. hes also proven himself as a goalscorer. hes just brill :D
IMHO weve got it pretty much right at the moment. to call for drastic changes wud be foolish and unnecessary. if it aint broke dont fix it etc etc.
The Rule
01-25-2003, 01:40 AM
Originally posted by al1892
hmm shame i missed htis thread before lots i wnan respond to.
first of all what the point in building up what we have got as aa strong team to go and get rid of our assets to compleetly change the face of it. personally i feel the team needs tweaking rather than a raidcal overhaul such as is being suggested. playerslike bridge and woodgate wud be good for us to bring in as that is the area where the tweaking is necessary.
steve caldwell says he will not sign another contract and as such we will lose one of our prized assets.
funny that previous posts say woodgate only player not up for sale. weve shown lot of interst if hes unavailble. still prob wont go thru as we neevr get anywhere in such things.
dont even get me started on gary speed. youre so wrong its ubleieveable. frst of all hes been class all season and serves a very important role which if you cant recognise you are loking for him to do something which isnt expected of him. as for hte replacement jj is hte one to replace him. is my opinion but also teh most logical. he has shown his true class in recent games and now other poeple are starting to see it aswell. he also serves the role that gary has. he doesnt have teh captaincy skills of gary quite yet but has the tackling and link up play toa tee. hes also proven himself as a goalscorer. hes just brill :D
IMHO weve got it pretty much right at the moment. to call for drastic changes wud be foolish and unnecessary. if it aint broke dont fix it etc etc.
YOUR ENTIRE DEFENCE IS A DISASTER AND NEEDS REPLACING,I DOUBT SPEED WILL GET BACK IN THE TEAM
Looney
01-25-2003, 12:42 PM
Well to be fair, Caldwell and Dabizas when they've played we kept cleansheets, not to mention Bramble showing us what he's capable of against Juventus.
rshepherd1000
01-25-2003, 02:02 PM
Originally posted by The Rule
YOUR ENTIRE DEFENCE IS A DISASTER AND NEEDS REPLACING,I DOUBT SPEED WILL GET BACK IN THE TEAM
they just lack a leader back there - the addition of someone like woodgate would sort the other 3 out.
al1892
01-26-2003, 09:54 PM
to say that the defnec needs replacing is wide of the mark. nobody can deny we have problems there, that is why there has been so much specualtion about signings for months woodgate is the latest of these and as such you can see that we recognise the problem. however you cannot possibly say 'replace' it. it needs tweaking but not replacing. we have many talented players but do lack that leader. this is what a fgurehead like woodgate can provide for us and is why we were looking for stam. we need a strong leader to direct the defnesive play not to start from scratch. we need to make sure that steve caldwell signs too. he says he wants to but he said when asked after a game that he wasnt going to sign. hes too good to let go.
The Rule
01-27-2003, 09:30 AM
Originally posted by rshepherd1000
they just lack a leader back there - the addition of someone like woodgate would sort the other 3 out.
Woodgate is not a leader,if Robson wanted a leader John Terry was the man,and still could be even if they get Woodgate,you also do not possess any real left-backs in your squad,Bernard still plays like a winger,and Aaron Hughes is a great right-back but is poor on the left.
Looney
01-27-2003, 11:32 AM
We do have Elliot who can defend and actually played well last season. But I dunno why Bobby doesn't play him anymore. Bernard's past couple of games have been excellent.
Terry won't come to the Toon, but Woodgate will. Woodgate is a commanding defender if not a real leader. He takes charge of things and shows initiative, which is also lacking sometimes in our centre backs.
The Rule
01-27-2003, 11:47 AM
Originally posted by Looney
We do have Elliot who can defend and actually played well last season. But I dunno why Bobby doesn't play him anymore. Bernard's past couple of games have been excellent.
Terry won't come to the Toon, but Woodgate will. Woodgate is a commanding defender if not a real leader. He takes charge of things and shows initiative, which is also lacking sometimes in our centre backs.
yeah but who has he faced??i wouldn't to have him marking Ljundberg or Beckham or even Gronkjaer for that matter.Elliot is decent but he's old enough now.Wayne Bridge is the man for Toon IMO,and don't be so sure about John Terry.He's not going to want to sit on the bench at Chelsea for another year,and given the mess they are in financially,they won't be able to keep him if they are not playing him
rshepherd1000
01-27-2003, 03:56 PM
maybe woodgate is not a leader yet, but he possesses all the qualities which could see him turn into one. at a bigger club, with more responsibility, and with CL football he can improve newcastle, improve himself and thus improve the english national team.
everyones a winner!
(except leeds :eek: )
The Rule
01-28-2003, 03:00 PM
well Leeds have no-one to blame only themselves.but they can always look on the bright side of things,when Woody,Fowler,Kewell and Smith are all sold they can look forward to a yorkshire derby.............with sheff.wed in D1
Looney
01-29-2003, 12:02 PM
Looks like we didn't sign anyone this time.
The Rule
01-29-2003, 01:18 PM
Originally posted by Looney
Looks like we didn't sign anyone this time.
well the woody deal looks unlikely, so why not wait til the summer(i don't think you can win the league this year anyway) and go for Van Buyton from Marseilles for £8million and then get Yobo from Marseilles for £6million before Everton do,those two have played together and are known to be good friends.with Hughes at right back and if Bernard can keep developing,that's a good defense.
£14million for two potential world-class defenders is better than £10million for one potential world-class defender who also happens to be a Middlesbrough fan(can't trust them boro boys)
shearergol
01-30-2003, 12:53 PM
I always find it funny when other supporters talk about Newcastle and their defence. At SJM we have the best defence in the Premeirship, but our attacking style does not work away from home. Even the worlds best defenders will conceed goals the way we play. In my opinion Aaron Hughes is one of the best young defenders in the premiership - I cannot think of a better man marker at the moment. Caldwell will one day be absolute quality, but he needs a chance, and should get it alongside Woodgate (I hope) until Bramble gets back.
For a Liverpool fan to criticise our defence is a joke. Jimmy Traore? Is he honestly a professional footballer? Hyppia has given away more penalties this year than I can remember a single liverpool player given, and your whole defence looks shakey. Arsenal should have scored 7 last night if it wasn't for poor finishing.
As for the midfield, Gary Speed has been awesome this season (ok, the first few games he was poor, but he's been in the best form of his life until his injury). JJ cannot be dropped on current form - anyone talking about Rooney or Milner now, or is it JJ everyone is raving about? Dyer is just about getting back to form, but I worry about Nobby and Laurent. Both are world class but neither have discovered their true form.
Bellamy and Shearer are in my opinion the best striking partnership in the Premiership, and with Chopra coming through (this lad is gonna be as good as Shearer) we're set for years to come.
In comparison to Liverpool, since you're the one commenting on us, I think we're in a much stronger position. Player for player we are a better "team" and looking at the league table shows that we are more consistent.
A top three finish for us this season would be wonderful, but we'll win the title twice in the next five years. I doubt LFC will win it in the next ten.
The Rule
01-30-2003, 03:43 PM
Originally posted by shearergol
1.I always find it funny when other supporters talk about Newcastle and their defence. At SJM we have the best defence in the Premeirship, but our attacking style does not work away from home. Even the worlds best defenders will conceed goals the way we play. In my opinion Aaron Hughes is one of the best young defenders in the premiership - I cannot think of a better man marker at the moment. Caldwell will one day be absolute quality, but he needs a chance, and should get it alongside Woodgate (I hope) until Bramble gets back.
2.For a Liverpool fan to criticise our defence is a joke. Jimmy Traore? Is he honestly a professional footballer? Hyppia has given away more penalties this year than I can remember a single liverpool player given, and your whole defence looks shakey. Arsenal should have scored 7 last night if it wasn't for poor finishing.
3.As for the midfield, Gary Speed has been awesome this season (ok, the first few games he was poor, but he's been in the best form of his life until his injury). JJ cannot be dropped on current form - anyone talking about Rooney or Milner now, or is it JJ everyone is raving about? Dyer is just about getting back to form, but I worry about Nobby and Laurent. Both are world class but neither have discovered their true form.
4.Bellamy and Shearer are in my opinion the best striking partnership in the Premiership, and with Chopra coming through (this lad is gonna be as good as Shearer) we're set for years to come.
5.In comparison to Liverpool, since you're the one commenting on us, I think we're in a much stronger position. Player for player we are a better "team" and looking at the league table shows that we are more consistent.
6.A top three finish for us this season would be wonderful, but we'll win the title twice in the next five years. I doubt LFC will win it in the next ten.
1.Your own fans have criticised your defense as well,it can be laughable at times.I already said Hughes could be a great right-back,and full-backs don't man-mark people,centre-backs do,you want a better man-marker,off the top of my head,Gallas(best Defender in the league this year) is far better than Hughes.Henchoz has marked the likes of Beattie,RVN,Henry(at highbury)and hasselbaink out of games this year.The gooners play more attacking football than you lot and they have a better defensive record.and none of that defense is among the world best.
2.Traore is crap we all know that,we've had the best defense in the prem for the past 2 seasons.and Dudek(best keeper in prem last year) had a lot to do with the score last night.
3,Speed has been great,so has jenas but there is no presence in your midfield,Dyer,Solano and Robert are all attacking players,Dyer is the only who bothers to come back and he's not much use when he does.Jenas will be great for you,but he needs maturity and a bit more strenght.you're most talented player (viana)couldn't even get in the team when he was fit and he better get a run when he gets back or he'll leave and you'll be sorry
4.RVN and Scholes,Henry and Bergkamp,Zola/Hasselbaink and Gudjonsson...........chopra will be good but i wouldn't go spouting that he'll be "as good as Shearer",slighty too early for that,when he scores 20 goals in a season,then you can talk about him like that.
5.Player for player, on form we are better than you,Riise,Hyypia,Henchoz,Hamann,Gerrard and Owen would make your team and if Dudek was on form i'd take him over Given.
6.Depends on your defense and injuries,if the defense can hold away from SJP,and you can keep Dyer,Bellamy and Shearer fit,then you should make the CL,I think Chelsea's defense and central midfield is stronger than yours,and if Hasselbaink gets back in form,they'll be flying,so it'll be tough for third.
As for winning the title twice in five years,don't get carried away,you've won nothing in 60 years or so,and you're still behind United(who've good a great young defense and only keane over 30) and Arsenal(who are mid to late 20's by average and will replace Seaman and Keown this summer.so while you might win the league in the next five years,to say "we will the league twice in the next five years"is a stupid statement.a lot will also depend on how long Sir Bobby decides to stay on.
you are a good team,with some great young players,and a great goalscorer in Shearer,and if you get Woodgate you are on your way,but don't get carried away cos as of yet you've done absolutely nothing
shearergol
01-30-2003, 04:01 PM
Fair enough, and fans are always going to be biaised towards their own team.
I'll comment on a few of the points:
Given was voted Premiership keeper of the year, by professionals and managers. So even when Dudek was on form, he was not considered as good as him. The only person who came close was Cudicini.
Henchoz is only rated by Liverpool fans - and I'm yet to see him mark anyone out of the game to be honest. Hyppia IS different class, but has been poor this season.
Owen (and this is going to be controversial) is probably the most over-rated player in the world. He peaked far too early and hasn't been good for a year now. I really don't like seeing him in the England team when players like Andy Cole (who I don't rate either but he's on good form) and James Beattie are playing much better.
The problem Liverpool have is so many of their players just do not perform, which to be honest is the manager's fault. Gerrard is a class example of this. I really thought that he was the best midfielder in Europe, but when was the last time he played well? World class players do not have a drop in form which lasts 15 games.
As for the partnerships - Hasselbaink has been rubbish this year, and Chelsea will sell him at the earliest opportunity.
Scholes is a midfielder (probably the only midfielder I'd try to get at Newcastle) so doesn't really count. Man United play 4-5-1 usually anyway.
I would agree with you on Gallas - been talking him up all season, but unfortunately being very strongly linked with Arsenal (good friends with Henry and Vieira too).
The point I'm making about Newcastle and the future is looking through the squad, with their current ability and age, I can't see a better squad in the Premiership. Add the fact that we are a buying club, and have a massive fan base, I can't see any reason why we can't do it.
I'm sure we're not just stopping at Woody if that happens. Still being linked with Kleberson (apparantly that deal could still go through tomorrow) and Emmerton, and I wouldn't be surprised to see Van Buyten in the summer. Everyone agrees that with a couple of defenders we're going to win something, and it looks like that is happening now.
As for the Arsenal comment, we've conceeded 7 goals in 12 games at home - makes us the best defensive home team in the division. I'm not saying that our defenders are better than Arsenal's, I'm just saying how strong they are at home.
I'm glad I've found this message board - gets boring just agreeing with fellow NUFC fans all the time.
Sporting
01-30-2003, 04:03 PM
Looks like Woodgate is DEFINITELY on his way to Newcastle. All he needs to do is pass a medical. His wages are supposedly no problem and the deal will be announced tomorrow.
Do you think he's worth big money? especially the way the transfer market is today. It seems quite expensive
shearergol
01-30-2003, 04:11 PM
He's worth the money because he's a player we need. To be honest £9m is a snip compared to his former partner Rio Ferdinand. Ask Leeds fans who they would prefer in their team and they always say Woody, even before Rio left.
Then again, the way Leeds do deals I think we're paying £8.5m too much. Maybe if we had bid £9m 2 weeks ago Leeds would have negotiated it down to £5m by now.
The Rule
01-31-2003, 10:02 AM
Originally posted by shearergol
He's worth the money because he's a player we need. To be honest £9m is a snip compared to his former partner Rio Ferdinand. Ask Leeds fans who they would prefer in their team and they always say Woody, even before Rio left.
Then again, the way Leeds do deals I think we're paying £8.5m too much. Maybe if we had bid £9m 2 weeks ago Leeds would have negotiated it down to £5m by now.
Definitly agree on the price,but Rio was way over-valued,£20million would have been more than enough.
On your previous points,most players vote for the PFA awards as soon as they get the cards,which is in late november(remember les ferdinand won it a few years ago even though he only scored 6 after christmas but had 20 before it),Dudek was the best keeper in the league by a long way,18 clean sheets in 34 games is awesome.
Henchoz is vastly under-rated by the fans but the players know how good he is and RVN said he's the best defender he's ever faced.He's a better pure defender than Sami,Sami is a far better footballer though.
Owen is over-rated,but not as much as Beckham,most english players are over-rated,including your captain earlier in his career.Owen will become Englands highest capped and highest scoring player though.
The problem is not the players,it's the manager and his system.and when we were top of the league Newcastle where in the bottom 4,(that was a lot worse than our predicament)
I'd hardly say that Bellamy has set the world alight this season.He was better before his injury.Chelsea won't sell Jimmy,they don't have to now.And Scholes has been playing in the bergkamp role and at the moment is the form striker in the league IMO.
Gallas is great,he won't leave Chelsea though.Jaap Stam or Hoflund might be on their way to Toon this summe though.
Kleberson would be a good signing,Van Bommel would be even better.
Home defense is one thing,your defense has been terrible away.Arsenal have a better overall defensive record overall(they had last time i checked anyway)
You will have success soon(i backed you lot for a cup this year,pricks let me down).I'd put a bet on Newcastle winning the FA cup next season if i was you,but you are still behing Arsenal and Man U in the personnel depertment,they have world-class players on the bench,Newcastle have prospects on theirs.A league title in the next five years is a possibility,but two is an awful long-shot.A lot will depend on Shearers fitness and How long Sir Bobby stays in charge(considering people where calling for him to be sacked early in the season).
You do make a lot of good points and you're a good addition to WSB,so welcome aboard and be sure to drop by the Liverpool forum.
Looney
01-31-2003, 10:40 AM
Well I've done it again..... the minute I say we won't be signing anyone we get Woodgate......
shearergol
01-31-2003, 10:55 AM
Maybe the clean sheets had something to do with your defence performing, rather than Dudek being a world class keeper? Given had a more difficult season with the likes of Dabizas in front of him. On the subject of Dabizas - do you think any other club in England would touch him with a barge pole? It's a sad story for him because over the last few seasons he's been a popular player, and in the last few games he's looked a lot stronger. With Woodgate, Caldwell, Bramble and O'Brien all in front of him though, he's surely not going to stay.
You've obviously not seen much of Newcastle if you say Bellamy has not set the world alight. He's involved in 99% of our attacking moves, and we wouldn't swap him for anyone else in the world.
News today is saying that Kleberson will sign before 11pm tonight (world cup winner, only 23 for £3m). That would put Solano on the bench away from home (Kerr played a more defensive role against Spurs) which would tighten us up a lot. Viana coming back should mean that Robert drops to the bench for away games, so I think you'll soon see a drastic improvement in the defence.
The main area for delight with Newcastle fans is the fact that Bobby is buying British. With Bramble, Woodgate, Jenas and Dyer, adding to that Chopra (believe me, this guy is awesome) Newcastle could have the spine of the England team, and when was the last time that ever happened?
On the JFH story, speaking to Chelsea fans Jimmy is not a happy bunny. Agreed, Chelsea do not have to sell him, especially as Forsell has now moved on (albeit on loan) but the body language is clear, he's not happy at Chelsea. His only problem is the Barca management issue, since they seem to be the only team which will touch him.
I do agree with you about Chelsea though, I think they are going to be very stong in the next few years. With ourselves, Chelsea, Man United (and hopefully Liverpool if they ever buy some wingers) I think Arsenal are going to find it very hard over the next few years to be so dominant.
(Wenger to Barca anyone?)
By the way Henchoz was rubbish against Arsenal the other night. He's too slow to play against pace, can't wait to see Bellamy against hi.
The Rule
01-31-2003, 11:39 AM
Originally posted by shearergol
Maybe the clean sheets had something to do with your defence performing, rather than Dudek being a world class keeper? Given had a more difficult season with the likes of Dabizas in front of him. On the subject of Dabizas - do you think any other club in England would touch him with a barge pole? It's a sad story for him because over the last few seasons he's been a popular player, and in the last few games he's looked a lot stronger. With Woodgate, Caldwell, Bramble and O'Brien all in front of him though, he's surely not going to stay.
You've obviously not seen much of Newcastle if you say Bellamy has not set the world alight. He's involved in 99% of our attacking moves, and we wouldn't swap him for anyone else in the world.
News today is saying that Kleberson will sign before 11pm tonight (world cup winner, only 23 for £3m). That would put Solano on the bench away from home (Kerr played a more defensive role against Spurs) which would tighten us up a lot. Viana coming back should mean that Robert drops to the bench for away games, so I think you'll soon see a drastic improvement in the defence.
The main area for delight with Newcastle fans is the fact that Bobby is buying British. With Bramble, Woodgate, Jenas and Dyer, adding to that Chopra (believe me, this guy is awesome) Newcastle could have the spine of the England team, and when was the last time that ever happened?
On the JFH story, speaking to Chelsea fans Jimmy is not a happy bunny. Agreed, Chelsea do not have to sell him, especially as Forsell has now moved on (albeit on loan) but the body language is clear, he's not happy at Chelsea. His only problem is the Barca management issue, since they seem to be the only team which will touch him.
I do agree with you about Chelsea though, I think they are going to be very stong in the next few years. With ourselves, Chelsea, Man United (and hopefully Liverpool if they ever buy some wingers) I think Arsenal are going to find it very hard over the next few years to be so dominant.
(Wenger to Barca anyone?)
By the way Henchoz was rubbish against Arsenal the other night.
He's too slow to play against pace, can't wait to see Bellamy against hi.
First,henchoz will mark your main striker who is Shearer and he always does well against him,Hyypia will play Bellamy.the problem against Arsenal was Henry played way out on the left and Carragher gave him WAY too much room to run.Henry will destroy any defender given tat type of space and Bellamy is quick but not Henry quick.
My point about Bellamy is that last year he played up beside Shearer and then dropped deep, i thought he was awesome playing on defenders shoulders and spinning into space to eun onto Shearer's passes,but as you say Robert and Solano haven't been producing on a regular basis so he has to drop even deeper and more often.
Dudek was incredible last year and most of the experts said he was the best,Given is a great keeper,we(ireland)a lucky to have him.Regarding Dabizas,i think he's an OK player but not good enough for a club like Newcastle.
Viana isn't much better than Robert defensivly,but Kleb is a far better defensive mid than Nobby(although Nobby used to be a great RB).
i've seen Chopra,i think Rooney is gonna be better but you have got a great young prospect(what is he?18??)just don't expect too much right away.let him develop.
If Chelsea could get consistancy out of Gronkjaer,Jimmy and Zenden i think they'd be top of the league.
regarding Arsehole Whinger,Barca is a none-starter,he'll stay with the gunners til his contract is out in 2005 and then i reckon he'll go to Madrid cos Del Bosque's contract is up the same year.
One last thing,maybe your best bet for a partner for Woody would be Yobo,he's still only on loan to Everton from Marseille and since they are pretty much broke as well,it shouldn't be too hard to out-bid them.He's only 21 and has been one of the best defenders in the league this season.£6-8million should get him,Hoflund and Van Buyton would both cost more.i hear rumours that Bobby wants Bridge as well. A defense of hughes-yobo-woodgate-bridge would mean happy days and some long-awaited and long overdue success for the toon IMO.
shearergol
01-31-2003, 11:53 AM
Man United are going to do their usual thing and steal Hoflund and Van Buyten from under our noses. One advantage we have is that Hoflund's agent is one of Sir BR best friends, could strike a deal there, and he's a quality defender.
Agree with you about Yobo, but I thought a deal had more or less been sorted there? He's still a target for Juve too though.
Don't rule out Titus, he's a solid performer, and has shown that this season, particularly in Europe.
As for Bridge, the rumour going round there is we have made an agreement for first bid. The quoted figure is £10m, and the Saints landing Higgenbottom could help our cause (still a quality LB even though he's been playing CB recently). I honestly don't think we can afford 3 new players all in the £10m - £15m bracket though, so Bridge must be the priority.
The Rule
01-31-2003, 01:46 PM
From what i hear,Yobo wouldn't sign the long-term deal so the move got put off til summer giving you a great chance to steal him.United will prob get Van Buyton,they only need one centre half.I think Yobo will only be a target for Juve if they don't get Mexes or Boumsong.
As for Bridge,i think £8million would do the job,so £8m for him,around £7 for Yobo,=£15million to complete the best young defense in England which could be with you for the next 10 years.
shearergol
01-31-2003, 01:49 PM
I wish you were our chairman! ;-)
No, honestly, Freddie is a hero at Newcastle, seems to have done everything right to make sure that NUFC are in a strong position.
A lot of this is down to Bellamy though. If he hadn't scored that last minute goal I doubt we'd be signing a £9m player right now.
Why don't Liverpool go for Bridge? Would mean Riise could play left wing, where he's looked awesome this season.
The Rule
01-31-2003, 02:35 PM
Because Houllier doesn't sign players that people have heard of that's why.No we'll spend another £20million in the summer on some Balkan whizz kid who turns out to be a young version Igor Biscan.
The Rule
01-31-2003, 02:36 PM
oh and i wish i was your chairman too,i'd get to watch an entertaining game every week.
basso
01-31-2003, 08:00 PM
Originally posted by The Rule
well Leeds have no-one to blame only themselves.but they can always look on the bright side of things,when Woody,Fowler,Kewell and Smith are all sold they can look forward to a yorkshire derby.............with sheff.wed in D1
You're assuming that the Owls can survive in D1. They've lifted themselves off the bottom but it's a long way to safety. <sigh>
Looney
02-01-2003, 12:32 PM
"Newcastle gets Wood" wonder if anyone will run that headline?
gnlvagosov
02-01-2003, 02:29 PM
how many players did Newcastle buy in this transfer market?
Looney
02-02-2003, 11:16 AM
2, Woodgate and Caig
The Rule
02-03-2003, 11:31 AM
Originally posted by Looney
"Newcastle gets Wood" wonder if anyone will run that headline?
i saw "Bobby gets Wood",somewhere,could have been viagra add though!!!!!!!!!
The Rule
02-05-2003, 02:01 PM
From WorldSoccer.com
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Rumours are rife that Newcastle United manager Bobby Robson, will continue his spending spree by buying highly-rated Ipswich midfielder Darren Ambrose in the coming summer. Newcastle have also been linked with West Ham midfielder Michael Carrick
When IS SBR 's contract expiring ??
Looney
02-07-2003, 01:32 PM
SBR's on 12 month rolling contracts I think and he said he'll retire in 2004. hope we'll find a suitable replacement by then.
The Rule
02-10-2003, 10:26 AM
Originally posted by Looney
SBR's on 12 month rolling contracts I think and he said he'll retire in 2004. hope we'll find a suitable replacement by then.
no matter who you get,it'll be a step down from Sir Bob,he should stay til 2014 IMO,Let him go til he's in his 80's.
Robledo
03-01-2003, 11:49 PM
Kleberson still reckons he'll be on the move to the Toon.
Can ye blame him ? Everyone wants to join the Toon
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/sport/sport5.html
Looney
03-02-2003, 11:22 AM
Poor Kleberson, his club screwed him over didn't they?
nerazzuri
03-17-2003, 12:25 PM
Conceicao not for Newcastle
Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson claims Inter have been trying to sell him Sergio Conceicao since the transfer window. “We have had the chance to take Conceicao for some time now. In fact, we were offered him before the transfer window closed at the end of January but decided not to do anything at the time. They pay big wages in Italy and a lot of players are available,” he added.
al1892
03-18-2003, 03:23 PM
yep bobby has said how weve been offered a few italians but we dont want them becuase they are diving twats basically. its plain for all but the refs to see.
Looney
03-30-2003, 11:42 AM
Well everyone should know we signed Darren Ambrose. But Bent apparently turned us down.
apparently wenger wanted ambrose too but sirbobby moved faster!
peruytu
03-30-2003, 05:02 PM
Whats the deal with Nolberto Solano being injured?
He went to Peru to prepare for the upcoming friendlies this week... but yesterday he pulled out of the gamed saying that he didnt recuperate from an injury suffered in Newcastle.
How true is this of him having this injury? or is it an injury made up by Robson? Seems to me that Robson might have been bitching again about Solano playing for Peru which in my opinion is stupid. Solano has already proved himself in Newcastle, why does he have to be put through this when all he wants to do is play for his country which is an honor for any professional futbol player ... and thats just it, he's not being treated as a professional and I dont even think he's being given the credit he deserves at Newcastle.
I just wish he didnt have to go through all of this ... i hope his situation gets better because I know how bad he wants to play for Peru but at the same time he doesnt want to ruin his financial stability which is pretty good at the moment. He doesnt want to get Robson angry cause he knows he's getting old and that at this point its going to be hard to make it to another "big" European team.
I dont mean to flame but I think going to Newcastle stopped his growth as a professional futbol player. I'm sure he could've grown alot more as a futbol player if that faggot Wenger kept his promise and bought him for Arsenal, instead he got that scrub Vivas and now look where he is now.. I dont even think he's on the bench anymore.
Anyways, for the good of the Peruvian national team, I just wish Robson would stop bitching and let Solano be who he is, a Peruvian wanting to play for his country!
Peru y tu?
Looney
03-31-2003, 01:27 PM
Nobby really is injured, he'll miss the match against Everton. And Bobby gave Nobby the go ahead to go play for Peru this time. It's been a year and a half since those two went nuts about the Peru thing and in the end Nobby himself decided he didn't want to play for Peru in matches of no importance which clashes with the Toon's schedule.
peruytu
03-31-2003, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by Looney
Nobby really is injured, he'll miss the match against Everton. And Bobby gave Nobby the go ahead to go play for Peru this time. It's been a year and a half since those two went nuts about the Peru thing and in the end Nobby himself decided he didn't want to play for Peru in matches of no importance which clashes with the Toon's schedule.
Ok he's injured fine... but I can assure you that Solano did not "decide he didnt want to play for Peru".. trust me.
You try to decide something with a gun pointed on your head. I know I may be exagerating but thats exactly what happened. "Either you DECIDE what what we say or else the bench/door for you." Thats exactly what happened. Solano is not stupid, he knows they have him against the wall, being 29 doesnt give him the luxury to do what he wants... he knows he's getting old and needs to be somewhere and that somewhere was unfortunately Newcastle.
God, if only he was sold to Real Madrid when they wanted him. :(
Peru y tu?
Looney
04-01-2003, 12:52 PM
Well no, Nobby actually has a pick of clubs he can play for after Newcastle's rise to prominence. And hey, we're not Leeds, we don't release press statements saying our star player is "injured", refuse to let the player get on a plane and then play them in the premiership fixture when they're meant to be playing for their country.
There's nothing to say Nobby was forced to withdraw himself, he really doesn't have to. But there is evidence that he was injured and that's the main reason why he didn't play.
Sporting
04-02-2003, 04:25 PM
Originally posted by peruytu
he knows he's getting old and needs to be somewhere and that somewhere was unfortunately Newcastle.
God, if only he was sold to Real Madrid when they wanted him. :(
Peru y tu?
He would just have been thrown on the scrap heap at Real , along with the likes of Baljic, Guti, Edgar Carvalho, Rodrigo, Munitis, Morientes and so on. At least he gets a game at Newcastle. I hope Viana plays more ;)
peruytu
04-02-2003, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by Looney
Well no, Nobby actually has a pick of clubs he can play for after Newcastle's rise to prominence. And hey, we're not Leeds, we don't release press statements saying our star player is "injured", refuse to let the player get on a plane and then play them in the premiership fixture when they're meant to be playing for their country.
There's nothing to say Nobby was forced to withdraw himself, he really doesn't have to. But there is evidence that he was injured and that's the main reason why he didn't play.
Ok thats fair I guess...
I mean I have nothing against Newcastle, I think they have a great team and even better fans.. i've yet to fine fans more loyal than what the magpies have.
But its just a personal gripe I have with Robson... I think he really curtailed Solano's growth as a football player. I used respect Robson for all he did around the world.. as a man and as a coach.. but after the whole Solano fiasco, he leaves me no other choice but to dislike him.
So, I hope Solano gets better so that Newcastle can win the title... God knows they need it bad.. they've come so close so many times i'm sure the fans are dying for a title. Besides the fans do deserve it because like i said before, i've seen no other fans like them. Even for Solano, it would wonderful to say that he was a champion in England.. it would add to his very successful career.
Peru y tu?
peruytu
04-02-2003, 04:55 PM
Originally posted by Sporting
He would just have been thrown on the scrap heap at Real , along with the likes of Baljic, Guti, Edgar Carvalho, Rodrigo, Munitis, Morientes and so on. At least he gets a game at Newcastle. I hope Viana plays more ;)
Yes, you're probably right... but I think if he were given the chance to prove himself, he would've done so. Real Madrid does have good players that come in abundance.. but remember, when Solano was at his peak and the rumors came out about going to Real Madrid, he was better than Beckham on the books (stats wise), since they both played the same position.
How ironic now that after all that, now Real Madrid want Beckham hehe. But its not unsual.. Beckham still is relatively young and can give alot more years than Solano could've done. Anyways, Solano fought alot harder than Beckham to be where he is now.. going from a "small" team in Peru (Deportivo Municipal) and then making it to one of the big teams (Sporting Cristal) and eventualy playing in Argentina for Boca Juniors, where he was seen around the world. For that, not because i'm also Peruvian, Solano to me deserves alot more than what he has and had.
Peru y tu?
Looney
04-03-2003, 12:51 PM
I think Bobby and Nobby has really resolved this issue. I kinda agree with Bobby not happy with Nobby playing for a doomed WC campaign when Newcastle was about to mount a title challenge. But I definitely wouldn't agree to Nobby being forced to retire internationally. He should be allowed to play when everyone else is also on international duties and if there is an extremely important match or something.
chris warren
02-25-2004, 01:54 PM
[I think we need to bring in carr and Smith or kuilkert.and robinson for the goal
Newcastleutdfan
09-08-2004, 03:56 PM
Is Tony Caig out on loan coz if ya ask me hes better than Harper!
And also we wanna get rid of Ameobi, hes all legs, he runs with the ball then jus falls ova it nd gives it away. We should of kept Lua Lua nd sold Ameobi.
Plus could any1 tell me how to put avatars on plz!!!!! :)
phreakydancin
10-16-2004, 03:06 PM
Looks like Damien Duff could be Souness' first major acquisition: STORY (http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3085676)
afc1004life
12-10-2004, 12:22 AM
apparently giggs is on his way in janurary along with boumsong of rangers
Is it true that Newcastle iterested in the israeli player Yaniv Katan from Maccabi Haifa?
Giggs is not moving to Inter?
Majstorovic
05-03-2005, 02:32 PM
Newcastle United want Daniel Majstorovic
Daniel Majstorovic have played themselves in the spectator of Newcastle United. Manager Graeme Souness, whom of the governing board 35 millions have got to euro invest, is thole pin concerning the Swedish defender of FC twente. Majstorovic happened last summer of Malmo FF and made rapidly name.The Player is a rock-hard verdediger who its male stands.
is it tru tht emre belezoglu from Inter is transferring? :confused:
Aryan
05-24-2005, 11:05 AM
is it tru tht emre belezoglu from Inter is transferring? :confused:
I heard so.
I heard so.
where from man?? is the source reliable coz i really dont want him to go to epl!!
holicman
06-13-2005, 08:12 AM
Apparently Matthew Upson and Scott Parker are expected to be Newcastle's
new signings.............apparently are going to be announced this Monday :)
Lance Knight
06-16-2005, 03:47 PM
Official: Parker Is A Magpie
6/15/2005 5:08:00 PM
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Scott Parker on a five-year contract, having paid the Blues £6.5 million for the 24-year-old England international.
"As soon as Chelsea made it clear they were prepared to let me leave, I was keen on this move," Parker told Newcastle’s official website.
"I’ve played here a few times. I know how big the club is. I was impressed with the manager Graeme Souness. He’s a major factor behind my decision."
Former Charlton hero Parker admitted he had been frustrated during his time at Stamford Bridge after joining Chelsea from the Addicks for £10 million in January 2004.
"I was a key figure at Charlton and playing every week, and then all of a sudden at Chelsea I wasn’t a regular and had to get used to being on the sidelines.
"But that has made me a stronger person and I don’t leave Chelsea believing that I have failed.
"I have learned a lot there and developed as a player and I’m confident you will see that at Newcastle next season."
Parker also underlined his hunger for success: "I have a desire to win things and I feel that at Newcastle I can do that.
"The manager has given me a huge lift, I feel wanted again and I know I can do a good job here."
Magpies chairman Freddy Shepherd said Parker had been the Toon’s main target for some time.
"He is our first signing of the summer and will be a valuable addition to our squad," he told the Geordies’ website.
"He is still young but has a lot of experience and we welcome him to Newcastle and look forward to seeing him in a black and white shirt."
Everton had been in the hunt for Parker but dropped out, possibly because Newcastle are thought to be willing to match the reported weekly wage of £55,000 that Parker was pocketing at Chelsea.
Newcastle fans will hope that Parker can make as big an impact on Tyneside as Rob Lee, another Charlton favourite who moved to the North-East from London and wore the black-and-white stripes with distinction.
evilmact
06-17-2005, 07:15 AM
where from man?? is the source reliable coz i really dont want him to go to epl!!
Inter's technical Director Marco Branca confirmed some days ago that there are like 5 English teams interested in Emre.
to my knowledge he has now signed with newcastle..so everything is fine
Mark viduka is expected to sign with the club this week from 'Boro
Mark Viduka has not signed with the club and is staying on with Boro
shado
08-07-2005, 01:47 PM
Newcastle manager Graeme Souness has poured cold water on suggestions that he has had a bust up with midfielder Jermaine Jenas and chairman Freddy Shepherd.
Jenas is reportedly unsettled on Tyneside and it had been claimed the midfielder had a row with his manager over his position at the club.
Souness has repeatedly denied this and reiterated his desire to keep the midfielder at St James' Park, while the Scot also dismissed suggestions that he had clashed with Shepherd over transfer policy.
"I should be booking a morning call to you most days," Souness told Sky Sports News. "People get things wrong all the time and report things without consulting you. The story in the Mail today is absolute cobblers, it's not true."
Souness went on to stress his desire to retain the services of England star Jenas, despite admitting the player is concerned over his position at the club.
"He had expressed he was unhappy. We said then that we don't want him to leave Newcastle and we don't now.
"There has never been a bust up with him and I. He is 22-years-old, is on the fringes of the England team and why would we want to sell him?
"I have got no problem with him. He has been away with England and I think on those trips they have a few beers in a group and talk about what they are earning. I would imagine not too many tell the truth and I feel he has come back a little unsettled.
"On top of that he has seen us sign Scott Parker and Emre, two cracking players, supposedly on fortunes, and maybe that has unsettled him as well.
"But I have never had a problem with him and as far as him and I having a bust up, it is total nonsense. And the same goes for the chairman and I.
"I think it is unfair on the chairman. I have been at the club ten months and whether it has been over Laurent Robert or Craig Bellamy, he has supported me 100 percent and I spent £10 million at Christmas.
"We have spent more this summer and are in for more players and I have never had a problem with the chairman.
"I think he gets frustrated with me because I keep badgering him for more players, but I am a manager and want more players and the chairman has to deal with finances and can't spend what they have not got.
"I have got 100 percent faith in the chairman delivering what we are after this summer."
Souness has been frustrated in his bid to bring in new strikers so far this summer, but has been linked with a renewed attempt to land Michael Owen.
Owen's first-team chances at Real Madrid are likely to be limited following the summer arrivals of Robinho and Julio Baptista and Newcastle have been strongly linked with the striker.
Souness says he would love to land Owen, but is unsure if he will be successful in his efforts.
"Michael Owen is a top scorer at any level and I am like a number of managers and can only dream of having Michael Owen," he added. "But if there is a chance then I think our chairman will want to do it.
"I understand we have spoken to Real Madrid, but that is down to the chairman as he handles the transfers."
shado
08-07-2005, 02:01 PM
Shearer's Owen desire
PA Sport
Alan Shearer would love to be paired again with former England colleague Michael Owen in Newcastle's attack, but fears that will be tough for the Geordies to achieve.
Newcastle have admitted their interest in Owen but Shearer believes there will still be plenty of offers made for the Real Madrid striker despite a string of denials from England's top clubs.
"Michael Owen would be an improvement to any club in this league, and that includes Newcastle. I would enjoy playing alongside him again," Shearer said.
"I have made no secret of the fact that I think he is a top, top player and his record suggests that.
"Anyone who wants to score goals should look no further than Michael Owen. Our manager would love him and he would be a great asset but I feel Michael will have a few options.
"I had great times with him for England and he can score goals in any league in the world. He has done it in the Premier League and La Liga, but there will be a few after his signature despite one or two denials."
And Shearer believes that the long list of clubs denying an interest is just a smoke screen.
"Everyone knows what football is like. People are not prepared to say they are after him. He says he's talked to three or four clubs and they could be the three or four who can win the title, who knows?" Shearer, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek programme, said.
On Newcastle's targets for the season, Shearer added: "We have got to get into the top six. There's no European football, which is disappointing, but if we are honest that could work in our favour. Last season we did not have the squad to play so many games and get through them.
"Playing Thursday, Sunday, Thursday, Sunday was tough. We have to finish higher than we did because last season wasn't good enough for a club of this size.
"Everyone knows we will need more additions, six or so went out in the summer and we have only had three arrive which doesn't add up."
Becks
08-07-2005, 04:14 PM
At least Shearer is optimistic about their chances this season. I think they can finish in the top 5.
Lance Knight
08-07-2005, 11:27 PM
i think owen would be better off here than at Man U
Becks
08-07-2005, 11:53 PM
Yes, Manchester is already too crowded with strikers... As much as I would LOVE to see it, it is not needed right now.
theman
08-24-2005, 12:04 PM
Magpies agree record fee for Owen
Newcastle have revealed they have agreed a club record fee with Real Madrid for England's Michael Owen.
Owen, 25, had indicated his desire to rejoin Liverpool but is prepared to join Newcastle on a season-long loan if a move to Anfield cannot be agreed.
But a Newcastle statement said: "Newcastle United have met Real Madrid's asking price and conditions."
Newcastle, whose current record fee is £15m for Alan Shearer, are now waiting to hear from Owen's advisers.
Owen was thought to be available for about £12m, but the Newcastle statement added: "The agreed fee will be a record transfer fee for Newcastle United. It is now up to the player and his adviser."
Madrid have promised to help Owen return home to boost his World Cup hopes.
Owen said: "I said that my ideal situation was to start the season in the Real Madrid team and if not I would prefer to return to Liverpool.
"If the transfer cannot be finalised in time I have agreed to go to Newcastle."
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has said he has no plans to bring Owen back to Anfield.
A club spokesperson told BBC Sport on Wednesday they have no plans to make a statement on "press speculation".
Real Madrid director of communications Antonio Garcia Ferreras confirmed they had not had an offer from Liverpool.
He said: "This morning Real Madrid and Newcastle United have reached the principles of an agreement on the conditions of Michael Owen's transfer to the English club.
"There is still no agreement between Michael Owen and Newcastle. At the moment we have not received any offer from Liverpool."
Owen spent much of his first season at the Bernabeu coming off the bench and the arrivals of Brazilian strikers Robinho and Julio Baptista this summer have seen him slip further down the pecking order.
The former Liverpool star had earlier indicated he was willing to stay and fight for his place, but after talks with president Florentino Perez has now had a change of heart.
He added: "I need to be playing regularly in World Cup year.
"I am most grateful to Senor Perez for his personal concern about my career. I have really enjoyed being part of his Real Madrid team."
Benitez has insisted his main priority is to sign a centre-back and already has Djibril Cisse, Fernando Morientes and Peter Crouch as his frontline strikers.
But Owen's return to Anfield would be welcomed by Liverpool fans, having scored 158 goals in 297 games in his first spell at the club.
Owen finished with 16 goals for Real last season despite being used primarily as a substitute.
On Tuesday Everton manager David Moyes revealed his club had spoken to Owen's representatives, but the player rejected a move to Goodison Park.
Lyon have also expressed an interest in the England striker, but he appears set for a return to England.
Big tings.
penguin_007
08-24-2005, 10:17 PM
newcastle??? owen? ROFL.
i would rather stay at real madrid, whats he gonna do at newcastle? save them from relegation? he is gonna turn into the next andrew johnson.
Toke-E-Yo
08-25-2005, 12:22 PM
newcastle??? owen? ROFL.
i would rather stay at real madrid, whats he gonna do at newcastle? save them from relegation? he is gonna turn into the next andrew johnson.
nah he is raised in premier, and he has a premier styule. rumour has it they offered Real 20 million Euros
Becks
08-26-2005, 01:13 AM
If Owen makes it to Newcastle, consider them to finish in the top 5 EASILY.
Hi, Owen is here, everyone. I am the first one to report the news here that owen signs for newcastle, please remember this forever.
Lance Knight
08-30-2005, 12:52 PM
owen is a good striker and wold fit in great there, i wish him all the luck, perhaps his worst decision ever was leaving liverpool, he must be kicking himself now, lol, well real made a 12mil profit on him, lol
nachi88
08-30-2005, 03:26 PM
owen is a good striker and wold fit in great there, i wish him all the luck, perhaps his worst decision ever was leaving liverpool, he must be kicking himself now, lol, well real made a 12mil profit on him, lol
Newcastle United desperately need a striker. They havent scored so far in the premiership. Owen and Shearer back together, looks like the days of WC 98 are back
penguin_007
08-30-2005, 06:25 PM
voila................................
Updated: Aug. 30, 2005, 7:00 AM ET
Owen agrees four-year deal with Newcastle
Newcastle today pulled off a sensational transfer coup when they finally managed to persuade England striker Michael Owen to keep his World Cup dreams alive on Tyneside.
In a move which dashed the hopes of former club Liverpool of securing the 25-year-old's return, the Magpies completed their club record swoop - believed to be in the region of £17million - for the Real Madrid star to hand manager Graeme Souness a massive boost.
Owen will undergo a medical on Tyneside this afternoon before sealing his switch to St James' Park in a move which represents a coup for Newcastle on a par with their capture of skipper Alan Shearer back in July 1996.
'Bringing Michael to St James' Park will rank alongside the signing of Alan Shearer as my proudest moment at Newcastle United,' chairman Freddy Shepherd told the club's official website.
'Newcastle fans love centre-forwards and Michael is a fantastic goalscorer. He's someone we would love to build the team around and we hope he can help us bring success to the club.'
Owen's decision comes less than 24 hours after he travelled to the north-east to meet Souness, chairman Freddy Shepherd and former international team-mate Shearer to discuss his future following talks with the Anfield club.
It represents a major change of heart from the player, who has always insisted a return to Merseyside was his preferred option despite indicating he would be prepared to join the Magpies on loan for a season.
But Real's need to raise cash to help fund their bid for Sevilla defender Sergio Ramos and Newcastle's insistence on a permanent deal meant that was not an option.
Reports today suggested Owen was returning to Liverpool for further talks amid speculation his former club had finally made a formal approach, although with the Reds unwilling to spend significantly more than the £8million for which they sold him to the Spanish aristocrats last summer, Newcastle had gained the upper hand.
There have even been hints the striker could bide his time at the Bernabeu Stadium until the January window with the latest transfer deadline looming tomorrow night.
Owen's future has been the subject of intense speculation for months, and that grew on Sunday when he did not even make the bench for his side's opening La Liga fixture in Cadiz.
Newcastle's latest coup is reminiscent of their £15million capture of Shearer back in July 1996, and a similar return on their investment this time around would be welcome with Souness' side having collected just one point from their first four Barclays Premiership games this season without scoring a single goal.
For Owen too, the move will give him regular first-team football as the World Cup finals approach, and that will be of immense comfort to England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson.
www.espnsoccernet.com
1. watch owen score on liverpool.
2. watch newcastle make to 4th place in league
3. watch newcastle vs. real madrid next year
Lance Knight
08-30-2005, 06:35 PM
yup its offical owen is gone for 17mil, and funny about the newcastle vs Real Madrid next year, lol
_TURK_
09-02-2005, 03:02 PM
emre is a big transfer...
congrulations...
nean30
09-08-2005, 10:09 AM
Never mind all this talk of a new keeper.We need a left-back urgently,Babayaro is the worst signing since Ian Rush
King_Eric
11-22-2005, 03:06 AM
where are all you lazy bones? wake up and support your club orite...
It should better be known as "old"castle instead of newcastle....
Oh by the way, nice trashing you guys got from Chelsea....
When will the rest of the premiership learn from man Utd on how to beat Chelsea nvr mind getting a draw against them.... HAHAHAHA
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
arisvi
06-01-2006, 03:35 PM
Toon must take Turkish talent Tuncay (scored hat-trick against Man Utd)
Worfoot
06-05-2006, 10:05 PM
TOGO va gagne cette coup mondiale parce que ils sont mon equipe favouri. ils sont aussi mes homies de l'afrique.
GO TOGO!
sincerement, Worfoot Jamaelize (Togo, afrique)
Worfoot
06-05-2006, 10:07 PM
yup its offical owen is gone for 17mil, and funny about the newcastle vs Real Madrid next year, lol
je suis de togo. J' ai vue que du est situee pres de moi. ( trinidad et Tobago) bonjour mon afriquan homie. je suis de la TOGO!
Lance Knight
08-22-2006, 03:45 PM
man Klose would have done wonders
Newcastle admit defeat over Klose
August 22, 2006
Newcastle United have admitted defeat in their pursuit of Werder Bremen striker Miroslav Klose.
Klose became the latest Toon target to bite the dust after the German World Cup star's club Werder Bremen insisted the hitman was going nowhere.
Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder said: "Bremen are in the Champions League and they've made it clear that Klose is not for sale."
Newcastle's Boumsong on verge of Juventus move
August 22, 2006
Newcastle United defender Jean-Alain Boumsong was in Italy last night finalising his ?3m move to Juventus.
Former boss Graeme Souness paid Rangers ?8m for the French defender in January 2005.
And Boumsong, 26, cost the club a staggering ?230,000 for each of his 47 Premiership appearances, taking into account his ?30,000-a-week wages.
hmm quite interesting
Newcastle wait for Chelsea fullback Bridge
August 22, 2006
Newcastle United will be the destination for Chelsea fullback Wayne Bridge if Ashley Cole completes his move to Stamford Bridge.
The Evening Chronicle says Toon boss Glenn Roeder is waiting to hear that Cole's move from Arsenal has been completed so that he can get England left back Bridge who played in Chelsea's win over Manchester City up to St James' Park before the transfer window closes a week on Thursday.
King Adriano
08-23-2006, 02:28 PM
Bridge will be good 2 come he can play both sides of back Right or left,i hope he take Carr place he is really a weakness point in the defence.
they wont need Kolse now with signing Oba Oba Martins he is still young and very fast and can help Ameobi or Luque.
who do u think will play instead of Boumsong,Taylor or Moore ??
Lance Knight
08-24-2006, 12:21 AM
actually i would take Klose over martins anyday,
German ace Klose opens door to Newcastle move
August 23, 2006
Newcastle United boss Glenn Roeder hasn't shelved interest in Werder Bremen striker Miroslav Klose.
Roeder has enquired about the availability of Klose, which was met by a negative response, with Werder Bremen officials adamant the German World Cup star is not for sale.
But Roeder will not be put off as he strives to add as much quality to his first-team squad as possible before next week's transfer deadline.
Klose is keen to play outside his homeland and Newcastle will have been encouraged to hear him talk of leaving his current club this week.
"It is my dream move to play abroad," he said. "Let's see what happens. I am happy in Bremen but I assume that Werder will not put obstacles in my path if a top offer comes along."
Newcastle to trump Middlesbrough for Chelsea's Huth
August 23, 2006
Newcastle United boss Glenn Roeder is set to add more pressure to Middlesbrough rookie Gareth Southgate by moving for Chelsea defender Robert Huth.
Southgate has struggled to make an impact in the summer market, but retains hope of securing Huth before the transfer window closes.
However, Roeder is also interested in Huth and could trump Southgate with a firm offer for the German.
Gravesen favours Newcastle
August 23, 2006
Real Madrid midfielder Thomas Gravesen wants a move to Newcastle United.
Danish star Gravesen, 30, is wanted by Celtic, Newcastle and his former club Everton.
But the Real Madrid midfielder favours a move to the North East.
Now Toon are in negotiations with his Spanish club in a bid to thrash out a deal.
Newcastle are confident of signing Gravesen, Inter Milan striker Obafemi Martins and Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge.
manfan1523
08-24-2006, 03:01 AM
man u are just bout 2 sign torres for 22 mill and teves might come saf has put a bid in for him ut still waitig for responce this is inside news =
hargraves wont be coming to manchester united. because of bayern munich getting scared they are going to lose their best players and will lose their club reputation and wilol strugle. Therefore manu will make a bid for carlos tevez,alex furguson is a huge fan of tevez and will anounce the capture of him on the 30th of august, and will try in january to get hargreaves. just watch
Santoshnufc
08-27-2006, 11:54 AM
This is a newcastle united forum!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why post stuff about Man Yoo?
Santoshnufc
09-02-2006, 11:03 AM
So it is done then-----------
Martins, Duff, Sibierski, Bernard and Rossi are now Magpies!
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