Welcome to Tyneside (Newcastle thread)

[drumice]

welcome to the official Newcastle thread. what do you guys think the chances are of owen staying on for next season?

[Dash]

Oh no.

Queue all the Liverpool fans coming on to write a big essay on how Owen will return to Anfield in the summer

[realGaurab]

Owen will definitely stay for the next season. He had such a long injury this season, I do not think anybody will target him this summer unless he has a terrific WC.

[Invicta]

Owen will definitely stay for the next season. He had such a long injury this season, I do not think anybody will target him this summer unless he has a terrific WC.

I agree, without the point of an terrific World Cup, they should not nominate him at all

[GeCk0]

Oh no.

Queue all the Liverpool fans coming on to write a big essay on how Owen will return to Anfield in the summer
??

Anyway.

Superstrikers are hard to come by. And Owen is a great striker. Newcastle has to fend off all suitors for him and do their best to keep him. With Shearer retiring, they need somebody to lead their line. I think there is a pretty good chance that St. Mike will stay on Tyneside. He seems comfortable there and is professional enough to honour his contract. He also knows that he is top dog at Newcastle, and isn't that what every striker's ego really wants to hear?

[Kan]

You guys can keep Micheal Owen. I wouldn't mind taking Luque of you and play his as a striker for Liverpool.

[Dash]

LfcFreak, nice NEW sig ;)

[fanutd]

when are you lot playing Sunderland. Do me a favour Kill the motherfuckers destroy there asses, score like 20 goals past that cunt keeper of thier's :mad:

[drumice]

You guys make good points, but I think Owen's reputation alone will have teams clamoring for him. By they way, did you guys see Big Al yesterday? I'm telling you, I still think he would be great in WC2006

[realGaurab]

^ I am still downloading the game, so will be watching it later. Anyway, Shearer is too old to play the WC, no doubt about it.

Owen's reputation is huge, I agree. He will be the number one striker alongside Ronnie in the WC, no doubt. He was great at Liverpool, was great at Real Madrid, and has done everything right at Newcastle while he was available. But the problem is he didn't regularly start when at Real, and has missed most of the first season at Tyneside. So it will not be that wise for bigger clubs to spend tons of cash on him.

[AC_]

I don't like Newcastle... that is all.

:p

[fanutd]

YEsssssssssssssss

Newcastle United 4 - Scum-derland 1

Hell yess you are going down sunderland you are going down fuck yes.

[slipperydave]

shame that it could be Mr. Shearer's last game. He's saying that he might have ligament damage:(

[drumice]

can someone say europe for next year :). I believe that newcastle will qualify

[realGaurab]

Only Bolton and Wigan are the only teams with games in hand that can now catch Newcastle in the race for Europe. The difference between Bolton and us right now is 2 points, so if they lose or draw their next fixture then we are a huge fav to goto Europe. Wigan are 3 points behind with inferior goal difference so I do not think the will catch us. So all we got to do is hope Bolton's poor form continues and we do as good as or better than the teams around us in the remaining fixtures.

We should be able to win against West Brom and Birmingham. Only problem is Chelsea. So lets hope we can beat Chelsea. If we can do that, the whole world but Chelsea supporters will love us. And we can congratulate Glenn Roeder and Shearer for the amazing comeback in the latter part of the season.

[AC_]

shame that it could be Mr. Shearer's last game. He's saying that he might have ligament damage:(

Just read about that... it would be a shame if he ended his career on the bench

[realGaurab]

He should actually be proud. Finished his career in the North-East derby in which he scored, and more importantly - WON!

[drumice]

He should actually be proud. Finished his career in the North-East derby in which he scored, and more importantly - WON!

true. I believe this is the bright-side POV he will take

[realGaurab]

Owen included in Newcastle squad

Newcastle United striker Michael Owen has been included in the Magpies' squad to face West Brom on Saturday.

Owen, 26, has been out since New Year's Eve when he fractured a metatarsal against Spurs at White Hart Lane.

His is a surprise inclusion but it is understood he is unlikely to figure and has only been included to get him involved with the first team again.

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson will be keen to see Owen get games under his belt before the World Cup in June.

Eriksson must name his squad by 15 May, while his team's World Cup campaign begins against Paraguay on 10 June.

Roeder revealed on Friday that Owen was progressing well and, although he has named him in his squad for the match against the Baggies, he expects his playing return a week later at Birmingham.

"When you speak to Michael he is always a positive person," said Roeder. "You always get a feeling that nothing worries him.

"But when I spoke with him this morning, I could hear in his voice a little extra bounce following a meeting with his consultant."

Newcastle are without Alan Shearer for the West Brom game, with the Magpies captain set to reveal on Saturday whether he will be forced to retire early through injury.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/4931616.stm

[drumice]

do you guys think Newcastle will make a run for another high-profile striker?

[GeCk0]

do you guys think Newcastle will make a run for another high-profile striker?


Yes. If they keep Owen, which they should, they will need a striker to pair with him. Preferably somebody who can provide him the goals to poach. And since strikers do not come cheap these days and most of them are high profile anyway.

[aqualex]

Do you think theyll look for a deep striker? to lay on goals for owen? cause i feel thats how he works best. When the ball is fed to him and he only hasta go like 10 yards and cans lot it in. not that im critisizing owen cuz i love him.

[realGaurab]

I heard a few weeks ago that Roeder is trying to get Dirt Kyut into the side.

[boroboy]

I heard a few weeks ago that Roeder is trying to get Dirt Kyut into the side.


How can a caretaker manager go & splash the cash on a big name centre forward? Anyway, the answer to your goalscoring needs is already there........ chopra.......;)

[boroboy]

Do you think theyll look for a deep striker?

is this an american term or are they after somone in touch with their emotions & reads a lot of poety?

[newcastlebroon]

is this an american term or are they after somone in touch with their emotions & reads a lot of poety?


we already have someone like that, he goes by the name of titus bramble

[drumice]

I read today that newcastle has been keeping tabs on ruud. wouldn't that be grand? ruud and owen together

[realGaurab]

You mean Ruud van Nistelrooy?

[drumice]

I'm not aware of any other ruuds

[Zuri]

i reckon Owen will stay at least 1 more season with us...
i rather see kuyt than ruud in newcastle

[realGaurab]

I'd love to see Luque often in the side. Luque hasn't featured much this season, but if he can start playing the same way he used to during his time at la Coruna, it would be great. Also Ruud or Kyut or somebody who can get us 15-20 goals in a season.

[drumice]

what do you think of Roeder's promotion to full-time manager? I personally like the move.

[realGaurab]

I'd love the move too. But fat Fred should also be keeping an eye on the likes of O'Neill and Hitzfield.

[safcmark]

I am interested in knowing how you feel about NUFC finances at the moment and in the near future. its common knowledge that the Mags are in alot of debt...much more than us infact; however theres is managed by bums on seats due to decent signings and Premiership/European football. However without Europe the Mags could see some big problems; perhaps the next Leeds......

...massive wage bill they have they're going have to clear out some of the big earners...think Butt is on his way back too so add another reported 40k to the wage bill per week :D

...will really struggle to sell tickets next season....they were struggling quite abit this year and i don't believe they actually ever had a full ground all season.

With Quinny and Co taking over at Sunderland and sorting out our mess; after this season...let the good times roll :D :D

[realGaurab]

Good luck for Sunderland for coming up seasons. Hope you'll be back to provide us with some entertaining derbies. ;)

For now, Roeder just needs to make sure we can kick some Chelsea butt and we are going to Europe, may it just be Intertoto for now. :cool: Or even if Bolton does not win, we are there! :D

[Dash]

Newcastle are now battling with Bolton for the Intertoto Cup place (7th) and if you look at us under Graeme Souness, there is a huge difference and i think it would be a major acheivement if we can get into the UEFA CUP through the Intertoto cup after being wrote off by everyone.

Thank you Glenn Roeder and the boys.

[saurabh]

Nice to see Dash back here!

[Dash]

Cheers Saurabh, nice to see everyone :D

[hickeydermot]

hey dash man sorry to bother you but are u still posting the lfc.tv stuff , or if not can u send em a link of where to join man

[drumice]

i predict owen will stay with us

[drumice]

Owen vows to fill Shearer's boots
Thu 11 May, 5:30 PM

England striker Michael Owen has declared himself ready to take on the responsibility Alan Shearer had to carry as Newcastle's main goalscorer.Owen, 26, is currently battling for fitness ahead of this summer's World Cup finals, but amid speculation he will leave St James' Park after just one season, he already has one eye on the new campaign.

He has repeatedly denied being ready to quit St James' Park, and although Owen may not come from the same mould as the retired Shearer, he is just as threatening a goalscorer as the Magpies look for the man to take over the famous number nine shirt.
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Owen said: "No matter what number I have on my back, I fancy taking over the baton and being regarded as the goalscorer at the club.

"I've done that wherever I have been. Now I'm certainly held responsible for that next year and years to come.

"Alan Shearer is a hard act to follow and whoever wears the number nine shirt will inevitably be compared with him.

"I have not been offered it, but it would be something to talk about. Obviously it means a lot up here.

"No matter what number you have on your back, the main thing is to make sure Alan Shearer's goals are not sorely missed."

Shearer did offer his shirt when he was called in to help persuade Owen join Newcastle from Real Madrid last summer, but the former Liverpool star declined.

The two frontmen, once strike partners for England, played together only fleetingly last season because of injury problems, and Owen admits it is a big regret.

"In the games we played together, it didn't take long to rekindle that partnership, and it's a great shame that my injury in December and his injury last month meant we couldn't have got a few more games together," Owen told the club's official website, www.nufc.co.uk.

"But from Alan's point of view, if you're going to go out with two goals in your last home game (as Shearer did against Wigan), then he probably couldn't have asked for a better way to finish than an important goal in the derby away to your arch-rivals.

"We have had some great games together, and a lot of happy memories."

[Dash]

great news from Owen :)

[drumice]

Dirk Kuyt expressed his interest in Newcastle. What a great acquisition this would be if we get him.

Holland striker Dirk Kuyt is "dreaming" of a move to Newcastle.

The 25-year-old Feyenoord player is set to be a key part of the Dutch line-up in next month's World Cup and has been linked with a move to the Magpies.

Kuyt has made no secret of the fact he wants a move to England ahead of Italy.

He said: "I would love to play in the north-east.

"When I was young I loved Italian football. But only because (Dutch trio Marco) van Basten, (Frank) Rijkaard and (Ruud) Gullit were playing for AC Milan.

"Now I'd rather play in England. I love English football. I also think my style of play is completely right for the Premiership.

"A club like Newcastle would be my dream."

[Dash]

It sure is:

Given

Carr Bramble Taylor Babayaro

Solano Emre Parker N'zogbia

Owen Kuyt

or...

Given

Carr Bramble Taylor Babayaro

Emre Parker N'zogbia

Owen Kuyt Luque

[drumice]

Well there's talk that they're keeping a close eye on SWP and Huth. So Luque and Boumsong may be axed.

[Sean Jacobs]

Well there's talk that they're keeping a close eye on SWP and Huth. So Luque and Boumsong may be axed.

http://www.givemefootball.com/news.html?newsID=67863&type=domestic

SWP POTENTIAL FOR NEWCASTLE

Newcastle are monitoring Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips as manager Glenn Roeder prepares his rebuilding plans.

The 24-year-old England international is one of several players identified by the 50-year-old as prospective summer signings, although the Magpies are a long way from making any move. Roeder is due to sit down this week with chairman Freddy Shepherd to draw up a recruitment shortlist, but is aware he will have to sell before he can make any purchases.

Wright-Phillips has been a peripheral figure since his £21million move to Stamford Bridge last summer, and was the subject of an enquiry from the Magpies´ before leaving Eastlands. However, despite claiming the title in his maiden term with Jose Mourinho´s team, he has largely been used as a substitute and only started 15 of the club´s 53 games last season.


according to that, its too early to tell... :)

[realGaurab]

Thats some great news. If we can have SWP and Kuyt, and Roeder in such great form as a manager we can be a challenger I hope. Anybody know anything about the defense though?

[saurabh]

http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/news_story_1131.html

[realGaurab]

http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/news_story_1131.html
That's off the pitch. :p Moreover its not Dyer to be sure.

[hassanbf]

Joaquin's heart set on Prem switch
Real Betis star Joaquin, who is being tracked by Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United, has not ruled out a move to the Premiership.


http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1780_1252917,00.html

Since it looks like Luque is leaving does any one els thing we can buy Joaquin for 10 million plus give Betis Luque , because that would make my day :D

[drumice]

I don't know guys...I think we should hold on to Luque for one more season. I don't understand the 1 season rule that's seems to be the case lately. Case in point : Morientes. I feel that he spent most of this year getting used to the league and should have been given one more year.

[realGaurab]

^ Yes I think so too. But Roeder and Rafa had other ideas with Luque and Morientes.

[Sean Jacobs]

I say they bring up SANTIAGO MUNEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, just watched the movie Goal and I am feeling the Georgdies a bit! :)

[drumice]

Newcastle fans have voted 20-year-old Charles N'Zogbia as their young player of the season.The skilful Frenchman, signed from Le Havre in 2004, began to fulfil his potential last term and was a regular starter under both Graeme Souness and Glenn Roeder, netting six goals in 41 appearances in all competitions.

N'Zogbia drew a massive 83 per cent of the vote in a poll conducted by the club's official website, with Steven Taylor coming in a distant runner-up, despite missing much of the season through injury.
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Fellow defender Peter Ramage and striker Michael Chopra accounted for the rest of the votes.

[Kyle_R]

Im very glad for N'Zogbia, he fully deserves it. Something else he deserved was a place in France's u-21 squad for the world championships, I dont understand how Pongolle made it and he didnt.

[drumice]

what's the striker situation looking like for newcastle

[Yiannis]

what's the striker situation looking like for newcastle

bleak...

Who else do you know that scored 5 goals in one game?

Igor Salenko against Cameroon on the biggest possible stage(WC 94);)

[realGaurab]

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has held talks with David Beckham about a return to England in a £120,000-a-week deal with the Magpies. (Daily Mail)

Taken from BBC Gossip column

I think it will be a good move for us if it goes through. We have N'Zogbia who is really promising on the left, and if Beckham makes it to the right side of midfiled, it will be great, won't it?

Although we do need a striker. With Luque gone and Shearer retired, we really really need another striker. I don't think we can trust much on Ameobi, and Chopra hasn't had much experience.

Edit: Just saw this too:
Bolton are among the clubs interested in Fenerbahce forward Nicolas Anelka - but he would prefer a move to Newcastle. (The Times)
What do you guys think about him?

[drumice]

not sure about anelka...I don't really keep up w/ the league he was previously in, but I really like ameobi. I think he has great potential.

[realGaurab]

Duff set to make Newcastle switch (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/5204958.stm)

Chelsea winger Damien Duff has agreed terms over a move from Stamford Bridge to Newcastle United.

The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland international has now undergone a medical at the club.

Tottenham were thought to be leading the chase for Duff, but their bid of £7m was turned down by Chelsea.

Duff joined Chelsea from Blackburn for £17m in 2003 but the arrival of Michael Ballack meant Duff could not be sure of playing next season.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho said this week: "I like Damien as a player and as a person.

"I listened to him for a couple of hours and I could understand what he has in his mind.

"After that it becomes business. He's such a good player we will do good business with another club."

It is a move which will excite Newcastle's fans, who have seen captain Alan Shearer retire and £17m striker Michael Owen back on the treatment table.

[Dash]

Great news, but we still have to wait on news about whether he passed his medical or not.

[drumice]

excellent news indeed. what is the MF line-up now?

[adammac_19]

excellent news indeed. what is the MF line-up now?

I dunno, you guys had a solid MF before hand with

Nobby--------Parker-----------Emre------------N'Zogba

I guess now that Duff is coming in that he will replace N'Zogba becasue IMO the would be a upgrade though I really think that with the right development that N'Zoba will become a great player.

I just watched that Toto match and I still ask my-self everytime I watch toon play is......

Why on earth do you guys still have Bramble, he has to be one of the worst CB in top flight football in Europe and especially England. So if you could answer me this question toon supporters I will be interested to see your views.

[drumice]

haven't watched the toto match yet, I'm still in the process of retrieving it. I'll take note of titus.

[realGaurab]

Yeh I saw the Intertoto match and Bramble wasn't what he's supposed to be. Didn't look confident at all.

But Taylor was great. Maybe he and Moore will be partnering a lot this season. Moore did have a great WC during the summer.

[Shearer9]

When Titus is on, he's on, and he's imposing and strong as well. When he's with someone like Woodgate or Moore, who can command the back line and keep things calm, he does well. But where is the real backline leader in this formation?

Babayaro-Taylor-Bramble-Carr
------------Given

Moore would always be first choice for me, because of this reason. When Titus loses his head, he's horrific, so you can imagine what it was like when it was a Boumsong-Bramble partnership.

[drumice]

saw duff in action today against PSV...I think $5M was a hell of a bargain. welcome to the team, duffman

[zonametro]

saw duff in action today against PSV...I think $5M was a hell of a bargain. welcome to the team, duffman

http://images.joyo.com/m/md_bkbh501012.jpg

$5m is a lot for beer

[Yiannis]

http://images.joyo.com/m/md_bkbh501012.jpg

$5m is a lot for beer

You should have gotten your coat by now...:D :p

[bnwba]

latest rumours from Tyneside are of Tomas Gravesen of Real Madrid joining the magpies for £2/3 million.

Yet another midfielder but if we can ship out Amady Faye for £2mill to Charlton i wouldn't be bothered. However we still need 1/2 strikers plus a left back and/or centre back.

Also heard rumours of Lucas Neill in transfer talks but only speculation at the minute

[indomitable_lion]

I think the squad is good as it is. You guys just need to play some games in Europe and get better like Middlesbrough did. You'll see, they'll be a real force this year..........at least I hope so.

What I'm really happy about is that Ameobi is really gaining some form. I hope he gets into the England squad. I've been supporting him for quite some time. And now that all the old guys will retire I think N'Zogbia will be in the French midfield for sure.

[drumice]

I agree w/ you lion. I also heard rumors floating around that Sol Campbell is begging the Magpies to sign him since he doesn't want to leave England. The offseason just became very interesting indeed.

[jorquera]

If they start playing as a team they will be massive force, they just have so much potential. Another question is their attack Shearer retired, Owen out with injury, though I belive that Ameobi and Luque can be as affective as Shearaer with his partner was.

[bnwba]

If they start playing as a team they will be massive force, they just have so much potential. Another question is their attack Shearer retired, Owen out with injury, though I belive that Ameobi and Luque can be as affective as Shearaer with his partner was.

:eek: Are you having a laugh? Ameobi and Luque as good as Shearer and Owen in a partnership? :eek:

We need 1, maybe 2 strikers and a good centre back to cover for Moore and Taylor (Bramble and Boumsong are both terrible and should be sold)

[realGaurab]

Luque was a good forward when at Deportivo. He's sort of like Rooney, not a out and out striker, but who like to cover up the area between the attacking midfield and the striker positions. He was consistent with his scoring there. Then when the club started heading down the track, I didn't have enough time to follow him, but when he gets going he is good. He hasn't been playing enough at Newcastle, and when he got to play, most of the time he was used as a left winger last season. I think if he gets enough time to play regularly, he will be good. Definitely not the same quality as Shearer or Owen but he will keep scoring regularly. Just my opinion though.

Ameobi looked good as a striker but definitely has a lot to show to the team. So far, he is the only experienced stricker in the team. We will definitely know this season what he's made of.

About defense, I think Boumsong was sold to Marseille or somewhere, isn't it? After seeing Taylor a couple of times last season, and this season so far, I think he has what it takes to be a regularly starting central defender, and Moore had a great WC so he will be loaded with confidence to start this season. About Bramble, I think he should be out of Newcastle anytime soon.

[indomitable_lion]

About defense, I think Boumsong was sold to Marseille or somewhere, isn't it? He's still there mate. Just wishing him out of the team doesn't make it so :D Just hope that practicing with the likes of Thuram and Gallas over the summer has prepared him to be solid this season. When you guys bought him, didn't I hear he was the best defender in Scotland?

[drumice]

I feel a bit for Roeder. He has such an inconsistent line, but they have their moments of brilliance (Bramble's goal after a few slip-ups). What is he to do?

[realGaurab]

^ Bench Bramble for a while I think. This should teach him a good lesson.

[drumice]

Liverstool stole Kuyt from us!!! Wow I thought we would land him for sure. However, this may be a blessing in disguise. Maybe we should go after Huntelaar after that scintillating performance yesterday

[Kyle_R]

I completely agree with you there, one of the only players we could get (realistically, I think) that would make up losing out on Kuyt would be Huntelaar for me.

[indomitable_lion]

Who's going to be captain now that Shearer retired? I would guess Steven Carr, but maybe they should give it to Shay Given.

[Kyle_R]

The officially named captain now is Parker. Given is the vice-captain.

[indomitable_lion]

Scott Parker? Really? He only joined recently. How does he get ahead of Given? I guess this is what you expect from a club that gives captaincy to a deserter like Jenas :D

[Kyle_R]

It was a very close call between the two (Given and Parker) but since Parker is in the middle and can have better communication he chose him. Also, he was probably our best player last season.

[indomitable_lion]

I think Shearer's retirement might be a really good thing for Newcastle. Other players are having to step up, like Amoebi.

[kuuze]

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I just wanted to do this !!! :D

Cheers, Toon ! :D

[SeedyKen]

obafemi martins !!!

[Ahmet_Nuri]

Ahhhh, i donno but wouldnt it be better if the newcastles midfield formation was set this way?



emre

Duff/nzogbia parker nzogbia/dufff

I don't know when emre gets back he just seems to lose his position in the field i think it would be better to give him more of an attacking option in the field and he is more free to attack. And solano is a classy player but i rather have nzogbia on the field instead of him....

[SeedyKen]

Ahhhh, i donno but wouldnt it be better if the newcastles midfield formation was set this way?



emre

Duff/nzogbia parker nzogbia/dufff

I don't know when emre gets back he just seems to lose his position in the field i think it would be better to give him more of an attacking option in the field and he is more free to attack. And solano is a classy player but i rather have nzogbia on the field instead of him....

agreed, I'd prefer to see milner or n'zogbia than solano, but solano's presence is missed with free kicks

[realGaurab]

I'd love to see Luque do some magic this season. Since Shearer is retired and Owen is out for almost half the season, the stage is set just right for him.

[Kyle_R]

Same here, I havent lost hope in Luque yet, im still hoping he can start actually trying and maybe give us some moments like he gave Deportivo.

[no_frills_billy]

Can anyone fill me in why all the toon strikers all get fuked up with injury? read somewhere it was to do with their training pitch being shit? wonder if betting agency like centrebet offer odds of newcastle strikers getting fuked

[Dash]

Can anyone fill me in why all the toon strikers all get fuked up with injury? read somewhere it was to do with their training pitch being shit? wonder if betting agency like centrebet offer odds of newcastle strikers getting fuked

It's just bad luck, hard to beleive i know. Injuries could be what settle out the season from being a failure or a success. :(

[Kyle_R]

It's just bad luck, hard to beleive i know. Injuries could be what settle out the season from being a failure or a success. :(

Again... :(

[SeedyKen]

luque has put in some of the poorest performances i've ever seen in a black and white shirt..

its terrible because we all want him to play well

[Kyle_R]

Well then, this is the squad we have now for this season...

GK's:
Given
Harper
Krul

DF's:
Carr
Moore
Bramble
Ramage
Taylor
Bernard
Babayaro
Gate
Huntington

MF's:
Solano
Emre
Dyer
Duff
N'Zogbia
Milner
Parker
Clark
Butt
Pattison
O'Brien

FW's:
Owen
Ameobi
Luque
Martins
Sibierski

Looks like we have great depth now, something we have lacked so much for too long.

[drumice]

that defense lineup doesn't make me sleep any easier @ night

[Ahmet_Nuri]

that defense lineup doesn't make me sleep any easier @ night
I completely agree with u man, and about the forwards of newcastle especially with michael owen...i think he gets himself into too many stupid positions that he doesnt need to be in, even a defender wouldnt do some of the tackles he makes..

[drumice]

another thing...WAY too much depth in the midfield. let's suppose the whole team is healthy. we're now facing a chelsea situation w/ players who would be first team on any other team in the world are now benchwarmer.

my 4 MF would be:
dyer, duff, n'zogbia, and solano..

where does that leave emre and parker?

should be an interesting season for the magpies

[Kyle_R]

I would definately put Emre and Parker in the middle over everyone else, and with Duff/N'Zogbia on the left, Solano/Milner on the right, Dyer can be rotated with any of them (even with a striker?). The 2 youngsters (Pattison and O'Brien) can get a few games under their belt over the season. And im sure there will be a lot of times Butt (maybe even Clark too) will be used. So looking at it like that, I think it's great as it was shown last season that a LOT of them could pick up injuries and rather than the team picking itself there will always be some options.

[SeedyKen]

I personally would have this as my first 11

Given

Carr - Taylor - Moore - Bernard

Milner - Parker - N'zogbia or Dyer - Duff

Martins - Ameobi


That to me is a strong team. as good as emre is at distribution, i think that we need a more attacking running player like dyer or n'zogbia. parker is good getting forward but nothing as good as those 2 are...

martins and ameobi will compliment eachother well.. I mean one tall and strong, wins the ball from the air, one small and fast to do the running

[drumice]

They're treating Milner like shit...I don't understand why they won't let him leave if I isn't even making the roster.

[bnwba]

He has great potential but isn't on top form week in week out, he's a liability

[drumice]

poor oba. it seems like he's way too much pressure on himself to score, the everton game was very entertaining though

[drumice]

oba oba!!! congratulations on the brace today. Did you see how high he jumped on that header?! amazing

[realGaurab]

Oba is just class. He's worth every single penny we spent on him.

I'm hoping our defense be on the same level as the attacking talent we have.

[Kyle_R]

Parker Wins England Recall (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=419105&CPID=219&clid=114&lid=2&title=Parker+wins+England+recall)

This was just getting a matter of time, and with Hargreaves out it was almost obvious! I could not be more happier for him and I now just hope he gets his chance to play and impress!

[drumice]

Dyer's expected to return in late October! How does this change your ideal starting 11?

I know I have a few mids playing out of their natural position, but I'm looking for pace and creativity.

Carr - Taylor - Bramble
Solano - Parker - Duff - N'Zogbia
Dyer
Ameobi - Martins

[realGaurab]

I would never let Newcastle out on the field with only 3 defenders. I'd rather have the six mids (Dyer, Solano, Parker, Emre, N'Zogbia, Duff) keep rotating.

[Kyle_R]

I would agree with that, last thing we need is to give opposition more space behind our midfield. I think Dyers place has been well lost, as Parker and Emre have always looked good in the middle and Solano and Milner are more natural on the right, but if he manages to get back to his best then im sure he could give a good fight for his place.

[bluebottledc]

Please could someone bring me up to date on Newcastle management's latest thinking on Rossi? And where is he currently...playing for the reserves? on the first team bench? or caught in no-mans land?


Update just saw this in Oct 12th The Times

Rossi set to start
Glenn Roeder, the Newcastle United manager, is desperate to find a place on his team for Giuseppe Rossi, the young forward, who is on a short-term loan from Manchester United. Rossi, 19, has played only 41 minutes for Newcastle since joining the club on August 31 but he may start in Newcastle’s Carling Cup third-round tie at home to Portsmouth on October 25. “I can’ t wait to have an opportunity to play Rossi,” Roeder said. “He’s made a big impression on me. I’m thinking that he’s going to play against Portsmouth and maybe before then, depending on different things

[Kyle_R]

He has usually been on the bench, and has came on twice, I think he has only been eligible for 4 games (not registered for europe and could not play against Man Utd). But I think Roeder has just been letting him set in before playing him regularly, and he is a big fan of having Ameobi as his first choice if possible so I think generally Ameobi and Martins will be ahead of Rossi unless he really proves himself.

[drumice]

I don't understand why during his eligible games he puts more trust in a half-fit Ameobi

[a_scone]

Because Shola is a permanent part of the team.

There's no way they'll keep Rossi, he's going back to Man U next year.
During tough matches it might be worth it to start Rossi over Ameobi but the only 'big' match they've really played this year was against Man U.
Rossi was ineligible for that one.

We'll see. He's definetly talented and has massive potential.

[drumice]

Sometime I really struggle to understand Newcastle's inconsistency.

[a_scone]

Personally, I love Peter Ramage.

We have such a solid line-up of defenders and they somehow manage to muff it up consistantly. That and going forward....isn't so pretty.

Plus, I love how Emre is injured every single time he steps on the pitch. Total lack of fitness.

I fucking hate Diouf, so watching this match made me vomit my eyes out.

[AmplifiedtoRock]

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[LudwigHarvester]

There's no way they'll keep Rossi, he's going back to Man U next year.

Well at least I hope Ferguson sends him to someone who will use him in January. He should send him to Vicarage Road.

[AC Graham]

i was so angry when i heard ameobi had been put on:mad:

i mean ameobi is currently injured(damaged hip i think?) for gods sakes glen give rossi a chance, how will glen know how good he is if he doesnt play him:(

IMO this has been newcastles problem for the last 10 yrs we just dont give the youth a chance.

[drumice]

Rossi has had some a constistent starting spot for the past week now...and he looks very promising. I really think NU should experiment with a 4-3-3 once owen is healthy.

[Kyle_R]

Rossi has had some a constistent starting spot for the past week now...and he looks very promising. I really think NU should experiment with a 4-3-3 once owen is healthy.

It would be great to try that out although when they play 4-5-1 its almost a 4-3-3 since our two wingers playing very forward. However Rossi will be back in Manchester long before Owen returns :( It would be nice to see them play together.

[jamal]

we need to start winning

im gettin anxious...

where 19th, thats disgusting

[a_scone]

Ugh.....

Losing to Shef U.....at home...

I understand it's 48 hours after a euro match, but come the fuck on. There's NOTHING offensive happening. Depressing beyond belief. The team NEEDS some motivation, it isn't anywhere to be found.

I honestly do think Roeder needs to go, he doesn't make enough offensive pushes and that's been their problem all season.

Watching MOTD yesterday with Shearer commentating. God oh mighty...that's a mindfuck.

Why not just play 4-4-2 with a young striker, like Carroll.

I mean honestly, it sucks that there's injury issues with martins and ameobi and owen. But make a fucking effort. 4-5-1 with Rossi alone up front, nothing happening.

[jamal]

Ugh.....

Losing to Shef U.....at home...

I understand it's 48 hours after a euro match, but come the fuck on. There's NOTHING offensive happening. Depressing beyond belief. The team NEEDS some motivation, it isn't anywhere to be found.

I honestly do think Roeder needs to go, he doesn't make enough offensive pushes and that's been their problem all season.

Watching MOTD yesterday with Shearer commentating. God oh mighty...that's a mindfuck.

Why not just play 4-4-2 with a young striker, like Carroll.

I mean honestly, it sucks that there's injury issues with martins and ameobi and owen. But make a fucking effort. 4-5-1 with Rossi alone up front, nothing happening.

100% agree

i just prey we get a decent striker and a solid defender in january

[randy420]

so is Rossi hurt then? or it today's squad another example of Roeder doing his best to get Newcastle relegated?

[Kyle_R]

Its getting more and more amazing how much contrast there is between our league and cup matches! We got just about the hardest group possible and have a 100% record in the UEFA cup, this season so far we have played 11 cup games and have never lost one yet! Compare that with our absolutely terrible league run and its like two different teams.

[drumice]

It's amazing how different the team is with dyer on the pitch. I believe that he is their talisman

[a_scone]

Its getting more and more amazing how much contrast there is between our league and cup matches! We got just about the hardest group possible and have a 100% record in the UEFA cup, this season so far we have played 11 cup games and have never lost one yet! Compare that with our absolutely terrible league run and its like two different teams.

You know what's funny? Luque plays in those matches. And when Luque wasn't playing, we had N'Zogbia on the pitch. Although we did have a tough group, the rest of the opposition was kinda weak compared to the quality in the premiership (not including Sheff U).

Positive note, big win at St.James vs a depleted Pompey squad.

Still no Rossi, but i'm assuming it's become a plan now, since he won't be there long. Dyer really is an important player. I don't like him, but it's surprising how much of an impact he's had.
The money in the transfer window needs to be used for another striker and some back line protection, although I was quite happy with Nolby Solano at right back.

Kyle, you have any idea why the fuck Milner isn't starting every game? I know he picked up an injury vs pompey and was subbed off, but wtf? He's top quality and should be the future at the club. I heard Aston Villa might be buying him for 8-10 mil in January.

Heard anything from Tyneside?

[Kyle_R]

Yeah Solano has been great filling in at right-back, its actually his natural position before he came to England (Maradona once said he is the greatest full-back playing in Argentina).
About Milner, I just think Roeder (for some reason) prefers to play at least two of either Solano, Duff, N'Zogbia over him. But with injury to Duff and Solano having to cover Carr, he looked set to give Milner a run, which has only lasted 2 games, sadly. I very much hope we keep him, but i think he would be straight out given the chance.

Parker and Dyer are set to miss the trip to Frankfurt, Milner and N'Zogbia are doubtful too. Lucky we are through or that would be dredful luck again.

EDIT: Heres is an article on our injuries...11 squad players out now! (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=431838&CPID=8&title=Injuries+wreck+Newcastle+plans&lid=&channel=Football_Home&f=rss&clid=4) :eek:

Dyer, Parker, Owen, Duff, Ameobi, Moore, Bernard, Krul, Haper, N'Zogbia, Milner.

With the exception of Krul, Harper and maybe Bernard...they are all players that are regularly in the starting 11!

[indomitable_lion]

I just watched the Frankfurt game and I think the injuries might have been good for Newcastle in some sense. Taylor, Bramble and Ramage are really starting to look like decent defenders, especially Taylor.

And for some reason seeing Newcaslte in the white strip made them look like a quality side. The Tyneside galacticos.he he.

The commentator said Pele called Nicky Butt the best player of the world cup a few years ago :eek: Can someone please elaborate on this. This is the first I've heard of it.

[a_scone]

Wooo, who saw the reading game?

Same shit in the sense that Babayaro is fucking shit and we need some help with the back four (other than Stevie Taylor, bloody legend).

What a fucking cracker from Emre!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Needed those 3 points badly. :)

Any NUFC fans left on this board?

[willytaveras]

i'll watch them when owen's fit again

[Kyle_R]

Yeh great game once again from St. James'...I am praying to see a great game on the 20th when we play Chelsea in the cup at home (I have tickets for that one!) I have no doubt it will be a great game.

Can someone please shed light on why Martins took the pen with his right foot??! I have always thought he was completely left footed, he usually messes up chances because he will only shoot on his left. It was a comfortable strike nonetheless.

EDIT: wow I have just got a shock as I checked the league table now...we are up to 15th which is great, but I noticed we are only 9 points away from 3rd place!! we have a game in hand over most teams as well. One of the tightest tables I have seen at this stage of a season.

[a_scone]

Yeh great game once again from St. James'...I am praying to see a great game on the 20th when we play Chelsea in the cup at home (I have tickets for that one!) I have no doubt it will be a great game.

Can someone please shed light on why Martins took the pen with his right foot??! I have always thought he was completely left footed, he usually messes up chances because he will only shoot on his left. It was a comfortable strike nonetheless.

EDIT: wow I have just got a shock as I checked the league table now...we are up to 15th which is great, but I noticed we are only 9 points away from 3rd place!! we have a game in hand over most teams as well. One of the tightest tables I have seen at this stage of a season.

Dude I noticed the Martins thing too. He hit the ball a couple of times with his right foot. Also noticed Ramage was kicking the ball with his left foot (he's right footed).

I figured it might be some thing Roeder is doing to improve player's weaker foot...very risky when you need points.

Yeah, the table is TIGHT as FUCK, second half of the season is gonna be VERY interesting.

You're a lucky boy with those Chelsea tickets, just hope Dyer is fit by then and we find our rhythm, so we can give em a game.

[Kyle_R]

We are on fire! Team of the moment for sure :D bring on Chelsea next week and watch us rise!!

It was a supposedly very shaky start today but we controlled from there on after. I'm loving the connection between Sibierski and Martins, nice playing relationship they seem to have.

But fucking hell!!! How many injuries can we possible take??! Our squad before this match is the most injury depleted team I have ever known, and now we lost 3 more! Emre's looked very serious, then Solano limped off to be replaced, then a few minutes from time Sibierski had to leave the field and be replaced. I just hope we start getting players back as we have more injured than fit.

[a_scone]

We are on fire! Team of the moment for sure :D bring on Chelsea next week and watch us rise!!

It was a supposedly very shaky start today but we controlled from there on after. I'm loving the connection between Sibierski and Martins, nice playing relationship they seem to have.

But fucking hell!!! How many injuries can we possible take??! Our squad before this match is the most injury depleted team I have ever known, and now we lost 3 more! Emre's looked very serious, then Solano limped off to be replaced, then a few minutes from time Sibierski had to leave the field and be replaced. I just hope we start getting players back as we have more injured than fit.

I tell ya what, if we go to Chelsea without Solano Emre or Sibierski....rofl.....yeah...that'll be fun. Hopefully they're alright. Now that we're winning...the injuries need to fucking stop :(

[Kyle_R]

The short-term future is looking slightly better for us! :)

Kieron Dyer, Scott Parker, Emre, Antoine Sibierski and Damien Duff all returned to training! Roeder says some will be starters tomorrow, some will only make the bench due to fitness. Only another 7 or so left in the physio room.

On another slightly possitive note, its confirmed that N'Zogbia will probably be out for a few week. I expected it to be a lot longer.

Source - NUFC (http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~943461,00.html)

[funkdoctorspock]

I would like to see Dyer, Duff, Parker, Martins & N'Zogbia on the pitch at the same time... on paper Newcastle have a really nice team... to say that injuries have ruined your season thus far would be the understatement of the century... here's hoping that you all recover quickly and be competitive again...

[drumice]

anyone looking forward to the tottenham match tomorrow. should be a great midfielder square off

[a_scone]

Depends who we have fit.

I'm hoping Sibierski is good to start. Martins shouldn't be playing alone up front. Not how he works. We'll see, definetly have been performing exceptionally well these past few weeks. Hope we can keep it up. :)

[Kyle_R]

Yes, never thought I would be saying this on the summer transfer deadline day, but we need Sibierski!! Against Chelsea we missed him so much, we couldn't win a header up front and if we did if feel to no-one. Martins didn't know what to do either, when we attacked he kept on going wide and supporting the wingers so we had nobody in the centre! For a few weeks now we have been relishing Sibierski's link-up play with Martins and the midfield, it has given us the attacking edge we have missed out on since Shearer left.

On a positive note. Paul Huntington is looking great! I'm very hopeful he can take Carr or Babayaro's place at the back permanently, he played very comfortably against Chelsea with the exception of an occasional stray pass, as he did last week against them, and Watford...and its not often a young lad can come straight from the academy to playing full games against opposition and be so comfortable.

[Dash]

Roeder has confirmed his interest in Shaun Wright Phillips this morning, so if we could get him on loan for the rest of the season in January, we could keep Solano at right back, have 2 pacy wingers in SWP and duff and have good back up with N'zogbia and Milner.It would also enable Dyer to play more advanced, rather than having him stuck out on the wing, which isn't his berst position at all.

Newcastle set to make loan bid for Chelsea star

By Jason Mellor and Simon Rushworth

Published: 23 December 2006

Newcastle United are ready to offer Shaun Wright-Phillips an escape route from Chelsea. Their manager, Glenn Roeder, has indicated his desire to take the England midfielder on loan for the rest of the season when the transfer window opens next month.

Wright-Phillips is largely surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, and has made just 13 Premiership starts for the champions since his £21m move from Manchester City 18 months ago. Roeder, who faces competition from his City counterpart, Stuart Pearce, for the 25-year-old, said: "If Shaun is available for loan then we'd have to be interested.

"Why he's been unable to force his way into the team at Chelsea I don't know. I wouldn't even try to reason why that's not happened, you'd have to ask Jose Mourinho," he added. Roeder has a long-held admiration for Wright-Phillips, whose arrival would add further congestion to an already well-stocked area of the Newcastle squad. He continued: "He's a highly talented player and without doubt he was Manchester City's best player when he was there. I think he's a huge talent. There's no reason for our fans to panic, we've got targets and we'll be dealing with those over the next 10 days and in the early part of January."

It has long been a criticism of Newcastle United's colourful chairman, Freddy Shepherd, that his judgement is all too often clouded by an irrational passion for his home-town football club. Yet, at a time when his own future is far from secure with talk of a takeover sparking heated debate within the pubs of Tyneside, Shepherd is not about to perform the volte-face necessary to persuade the doubters he is suitably distant from grass-roots emotion.

"I'm Fred the fan first, chairman second," said a bullish Shepherd as he prepared for this afternoon's visit of Tottenham Hotspur and, in the shape of the London club's chairman Daniel Levy, a business-like board member far removed from Newcastle's brash figurehead. "I first started watching Newcastle as a kid on the Gallowgate End and I'll continue watching until the day I die.

"It's my club - and I mean that not as a chairman - but in the way every fan says it's his club. A lot of chairmen are passing through clubs but let me make one thing crystal clear. That's not me. I could never do what Ken Bates or Peter Ridsdale did and join another club's board if I ever left Newcastle. No chance whatsoever. It's in my blood. You can get rid of the wife or the bank manager, but a Geordie can never get rid of Newcastle."

Maybe so. However, immediately after Newcastle's tame home defeat against Sheffield United at the beginning of November, the question on the lips of a sizeable minority of disaffected Magpies' supporters was just how to get rid of Shepherd. An impressive run of just two defeats - both against the Premiership champions, Chelsea, in the space of a week - in 11 games since that watershed display against the Blades has proved sufficiently encouraging to silence the agitators.

Shepherd is now painting a typically optimistic picture of unity and stability as he prepares to support Roeder with the funds to strengthen a Newcastle squad undermined by injuries throughout a troubled 2006. "Considering the injuries we've had, Glenn has done a fantastic job," he added. "In fact, I doubt even Sir Alex Ferguson could have done a better one in the circumstances. You can only go to war with what you've got."

[nimme]

Looking forward to the game today, both teams are doing great at moment. Unfortunately we both have some injuries, for us it's Lennon, Tainio and Davids.. Missing Lennon is a real blow for us but there's nothing to do about it.

I hope it will be a really good and entertaining battle between two teams with good confidence and may the best team win, without help from referee. Cheers!

[Kyle_R]

Roeder Reveals Duo Intrest (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=437292&CPID=8&title=Roeder+reveals+duo+interest&lid=&channel=Football_Home&f=rss&clid=4)

"The only two players I am interested in from the Championship are Giles Barnes and Gareth Bale," Roeder said.

"They are two outstanding talents and the sort of players we should be looking at - and by admitting our interest, we're are not giving away any secrets because a lot of top clubs fancy them.

"Barnes is an offensive midfield player and someone I would call a truly fine modern-day footballer, while it would not surprise me if Gareth Bale went on to play 100 games for Wales."

The problem in Newcastle since as long as I can remember is that the press always link us with a huge number of players and get the fans hope built up too much! But now its Roeder doing all that talking, already he has declared iintrest in a lot of players, I just hope he comes up with the goods!

To be honest, I have never even seen Giles Barnes and Gareth Bale play, but I have heard some great things about them. Would be great to bring in some more British talent. They are only 17 and 18, one English, one Welsh

[a_scone]

Great fucking match today.
Get the fuck in there Oba, you unstopabble bastard :D :D Scotty Parker also showed his class today. What a performance. Very ''Scholes-esque' :D

Kieron fucking Dyer too. Used to think he was a total cunt. He's busting his ass though. Selfish prick, but talented as shite. Quality.

Great play going forward, not so much at the back line.
Looked VERY shakey towards the end.
We need to start being linked with some defenders in January.
Young Huntington is playing above himself though. Very very nice for a 19 year old kid playing in an unfamiliar position.

Also, any idea why Roeder kept Shay on the pitch when he couldn't even take the goal kick? Kinda silly...I hope he's alright.

Overall, we were definetly a bit fortunate to get the 3 points, Parker was offside and Berbatov should have scored. I'm not fucking complaining though :p

Anyone know when Harper or Krul (preferably timmy, he's quality) will be back?

[Dash]

3-1 against spurs is a very good result, the next games are harder though imo. Bolton Away, Everton Away and Man U at home.

Injuries are coming back, it's very refreshing to see Dyer playing so well, his pace alone is scary, let alone his technical ability.

[a_scone]

I'd be fucking ecstatic if we could get a point at Bolton. Hopefully 3 against Everton (providing Cahill is still out) and well...maybe a point at home vs United. The team's really firing now, never know ;)

[Kyle_R]

Also, any idea why Roeder kept Shay on the pitch when he couldn't even take the goal kick? Kinda silly...I hope he's alright.

Anyone know when Harper or Krul (preferably timmy, he's quality) will be back?

Who needs Harper or Krul when you have got PAVEL SRNICEK!!! :cool:

He actually came on as a sub today for Given who was (as you mentioned) injured. It was supposed to be the best atmosphere at St. James' in a LONG time when Pavel came onto the pitch, but the stupid fucking BBC didn't even show it on MOTD. I was fucking praying he would come on the other day against Chelsea. :(

Not sure when our keepers are back, but Srnicek has just extended his contract so I guess Roeder thinks he may need him some more.

[a_scone]

I watched the match, he got a nice reception but he flubbed 3 goal kicks hehe.

Given is arguably our best player. Not having him is a huge blow.

[Dash]

I watched the match, he got a nice reception but he flubbed 3 goal kicks hehe.

Given is arguably our best player. Not having him is a huge blow.

I agree

[Mobius]

Thanks for beating the Scum, you horrible northerners. :)

[drumice]

I wasn't even really bothered by the loss @ Bolton. Good game played. Roeder should get manager of the year for dealing with the unreal amount of injuries

[Splatypus]

Did any of you know anything about Edgar before he was selected last game? I thought he played well today considering the about of pressure manyoo generated. I've been impressed with him for a while now, he was excellent in the 3 game Canada vs Brazil U20 series played in summer 06. Happy to see him getting the start and the goal.

Edgar told Sky Sports: 'It was a big thing just to be called in and I took my chance. It was unbelievable, playing in front of 52,000 Geordies is everything I dreamed of.'

Here's the goal. I left in a bit more of the commentary as they were talking about him right before he scored.

v/5MjuAF8JVHM
Download (http://www.rogepost.com/n/6518894999)

[a_scone]

I've seen him while playing FM. He was considered shite, so never bothered.
I knew he was canadian though :D

He did well, very important 3 points. Pretty fucking ecstatic about the whole thing actually :p

[akibo]

He did well, very important 3 points. Pretty fucking ecstatic about the whole thing actually :p
what do You mean 3 points? Didn't You get a draw??

I just came by to say thanks for the wonderful performance Geordies:)

[fanutd]

what do You mean 3 points? Didn't You get a draw??

I just came by to say thanks for the wonderful performance Geordies:)


yeah may they do the same to liverpoool :)

[a_scone]

a point against man united with the squad we fielded these days feels like 3 points :o

[Kyle_R]

I too have only heard of David Edgar from FM :D and I heard that he scored the winner against Brazil u-20's in the summer games. Huntington on the other hand, one of my good mates used to know him from when they played for Newcastle youth teams (they was about 10 at the time), also another one of my friends from school (Rob Cavaner, centre-back) has played alongside him for the past year or so for Newcastle academy and reserves.

Our amazingly extended injury list has really helped us strengthen our team in the long run, now we have found a new, more reliable defence that we can start to build around.

[drumice]

a shame about the birmingham match :(

[Mr.Montana]

Luque waits on PSV deal (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=440382&CPID=8&clid=4&lid=2&title=Luque+waits+on+PSV+deal)

well i was expecting him to leave anyway, and i think he will,however i was expecting a spanish team

[drumice]

PSV...I'm not too familiar with the team but I believe it's in the dutch league (eridivisie?) right? I've heard it's a very technical league, and I wonder in luque will fit in? opinion?

[a_scone]

Yeah dutch league.

I hope he goes, his wages are fairly high and if this helps us sell him, i'm all for it.

I'm sure Roeder would go for it, unless he really hates the guy. :p

[Kyle_R]

I don't give a shit where he goes. I read yesterday that they want him on loan for 18 months, good on them for taking advantage of the situation rather than buying him. I'd rather give him away than have him sitting around half-arsed all the time waiting for his next paycheck.

[Marcello™]

Ohh Shit!!!!!
OBA OBA
what a frekin Goal!! Hes got talent i wonder where he learnt that from :rolleyes:

[varun]

Ohh Shit!!!!!
OBA OBA
what a frekin Goal!! Hes got talent i wonder where he learnt that from :rolleyes:
natural born talent :rolleyes: :p :D

[Kyle_R]

I can't say I'm not very disappointed with the transfer window... earlier on Roeder was guaranteeing at least a few players, and every few days he would reassure us by saying theres players on the verge of signing. Of course that went on for the whole month and we only managed to get in Gooch right at the end. At least hes a defender.

Anyway, good result over Villa despite getting hammered by them at times, Milner is on fucking fire!! :D 4 LOVELY goals so far this year.

I just checked...and it seems we haven't kept a clean sheet since November when we played Frankfurt and drew 0-0!! fuck thats a long time, had a lot of easy games since then too.

[a_scone]

I can't say I'm not very disappointed with the transfer window... earlier on Roeder was guaranteeing at least a few players, and every few days he would reassure us by saying theres players on the verge of signing. Of course that went on for the whole month and we only managed to get in Gooch right at the end. At least hes a defender.

Anyway, good result over Villa despite getting hammered by them at times, Milner is on fucking fire!! :D 4 LOVELY goals so far this year.

I just checked...and it seems we haven't kept a clean sheet since November when we played Frankfurt and drew 0-0!! fuck thats a long time, had a lot of easy games since then too.

Roeder's a cunt. He will go down the Souness path if he re-signs Bramble and Moore (which it looks like he will).

Huntington is superior to both of them (and Ramage).

I just want to know how we can afford to keep paying Titus Bramble and the other cunts til the bank comes a calling, yet we can't sign a player worth a damn. Why the fuck is Luque still here picking up his enormous wage.
Didn't even want to send him out on loan :eek: :confused:

I hope Gooch isn't total shite and we can keep him and get rid of these useless shit.

You know, out of every defender we have, only Steven Taylor is worth his pay packet.

Carr, Babayaro, Solano, Bernard and the above mentioned defenders are all garbage.

BTW, is it wrong for me to feel bad for Villa that they didn't even get a point? They dominated us for large parts of the game, I wouldn't have begrudged them a point. I like Martin O'Neil. :(

Wish he'd manage us.

[opm1s6]

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_1897265,00.html


article for you lot. this guy really is an idiot. now i can understand wanting a vocal player, i can even understand using your experience in the side as an example, but buying players that are vocal? how about buying players with skill, composure and that aren't made of glass. that's what tyneside has been missing. if you're not able to get your players to talk to each other on the pitch says more about the manager than about the players ability imo.

[a_scone]

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,2483_1897265,00.html


article for you lot. this guy really is an idiot. now i can understand wanting a vocal player, i can even understand using your experience in the side as an example, but buying players that are vocal? how about buying players with skill, composure and that aren't made of glass. that's what tyneside has been missing. if you're not able to get your players to talk to each other on the pitch says more about the manager than about the players ability imo.


Roeder is an absolute twit.

Puts our best defender at right back, our only right back at left back and Titus "I'm a fuckup" Bramble in the centre of defence. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Duff is getting his Chelsea wages for doing what...
Even got booed by the Toon army.......:(

Sheperd and Roeder OUT!

[lasol]

Fulhan didn't play montella and roeder knew it. He wanted strenght and height in defence cus of helguson and mcbride are both physical. ofcourse carr wasn't strong enough for the 2nd goal. so we would've needed ramage or something at left back. it's tactics I think. Roeder knows bramble is prone to errors, but he's stronger physically than taylor, and taylor is better at full back. we need emre back at centre of park. butt and parker doesn't have the creativity to make things. defence is fine. both fulham goals from individual errors. carr was too soft.

[Kyle_R]

Well yet another below-par performance away from home, we have only managed 3 away wins in the Prem. We had more chances in the first half to be in the lead (even a penalty ffs!). Martins was completely lifeless in the second half, Gooch was arguably our best player again! He could turn out to be a great signing for us!

What do you think of our chances in the UEFA Cup this year??

Leverkusen
Rangers
Espanyol
AZ
Bremer
M. Haifa
PSG
Benfica
Shakhtar
Osasuna
Sevilla
Celta
Braga
Lens
Tottenham

I look at all those teams that are left in and there is only a couple that I think we should be very wary of (Werder, Sevilla, Leverkusen?) but still I think we could win them if easily if we are on top form, certainly over 2 legs, and we have been on great form in Europe this season.

[tune]

AZ has the best attack in Holland right now.

The short on quality defenders for Toon might come to bite them in the ass during the UEFA cup, but I'd love to see an English team win.

On a side note, how are you toon rating Gooch's performance so far? That foul this weekend was pathetic, he's just a solid big guy. I've had the chance to meet him and in person, he's bigger than I thought. I wish you'd sign him on a permant, he needs (as well as the US) to play big time football and get out of Belgium.

[Kyle_R]

I'm curious to see how we handle AZ's attacking, I always notice they score a lot in games! its a shame Gooch can't play against them, in his 2 starts for us so far he has had 2 solid enough performances which is more games than any of our defenders can manage to go without fucking up.

[tune]

If you have a change to go to Alkmaar, do it. I drove past it a few weeks ago and its a beautiful stadium. Neat little town too.

[bennmartin]

AZ has the best attack in Holland right now.

The short on quality defenders for Toon might come to bite them in the ass during the UEFA cup, but I'd love to see an English team win.

On a side note, how are you toon rating Gooch's performance so far? That foul this weekend was pathetic, he's just a solid big guy. I've had the chance to meet him and in person, he's bigger than I thought. I wish you'd sign him on a permant, he needs (as well as the US) to play big time football and get out of Belgium.


gooch has been doing really well so far. we haven't had any quality defenders for a few years now so he could really make a name for himself.

as for UEFA, i think sevilla is the toughest team in the competition at the moment. but i do think it is pretty wide open and it would be really nice if we could at least make it to the final.

[dbzclips2]

Mark my words: Newcastle will be challenging for a Champiuons League place, maybe even the league title.

For Newcastle to be this high up in the league with the number of injuries they have, and having to pull players FROM THE YOUTH TEAM is amazing.

Is this "Roeder's Fledglings"? :P

Good luck! :)

[fanutd]

newcastle is an awesome team. i have always liked them :)

[dbzclips2]

I'm a closet Newcastle fan :o

[a_scone]

I'm a closet Newcastle fan :o

The only part of the statement that has the rumblings of truth in it is the closet inference.

I have to stop clicking 'view post' :mad:

Please fook off you plastic twat.

I don't mind fanutd though, welcome. :p

Must mention it though, Newcastle and Manyoo don't get on too well.

[fanutd]

The only part of the statement that has the rumblings of truth in it is the closet inference.

I have to stop clicking 'view post' :mad:

Please fook off you plastic twat.

I don't mind fanutd though, welcome. :p

Must mention it though, Newcastle and Manyoo don't get on too well.


i know, when we drew earlier in the season remember that young left back (edgar ?) scored, i sweared I will hate newcastle. But i just can't do it :o I always like them :)

[a_scone]

i know, when we drew earlier in the season remember that young left back (edgar ?) scored, i sweared I will hate newcastle. But i just can't do it :o I always like them :)

He's a centre-half but he was playing at left back, Davey Edgar from Canada :D

[fanutd]

He's a centre-half but he was playing at left back, Davey Edgar from Canada :D
oh, he played very well. Is he still in the first team or back in reserves ?

[a_scone]

oh, he played very well. Is he still in the first team or back in reserves ?

He made the bench last week but he hasn't been involved in first team action at all :(

I'm pissed at Roeder though, he's playing Taylor at right and left back while leaving that worthless cunt Bramble in the center. :mad: :mad: :mad:

Useless shite.

[fanutd]

He made the bench last week but he hasn't been involved in first team action at all :(

I'm pissed at Roeder though, he's playing Taylor at right and left back while leaving that worthless cunt Bramble in the center. :mad: :mad: :mad:

Useless shite.
yea shame you guys never get hold of some quality defenders. i mean solano is class, so is taylor, Edgar I suppose has talent. But come on titus SHAMBLES ? I do think you need to get better defenders.

What did you think of Boumsong? I thought he was shite :rolleyes:

[Kyle_R]

Please, don't mention Boumsong around here :o

good to see other fans have possitive feeling about the toon.

Taylor will be playing centre-back tonight with Bramble as Gooch is inelligeble and Carr will be back for right-back. I'm feeling possitive about a win but I realize they have good attack and really hope we can keep a clean sheet!

I left you a rep scone, your inbox is full.

[fanutd]

so guys I see you stuffed AZ Alkmaar. I reckon its gonna be one hell of an away game for you. Here is to hoping you will do enough to move forth ;)

[a_scone]

Probably our best performance all season (Horrendous defending at the end though...ugh), bs penalty too imo. Taylor just needs to learn to hide his arms.

Obafemi Martins has made me a believer with his recent performances..he's still invisibile at times (too much for my liking) but he's got talent out the arse.
I made a new sig in honor of his performance :D

With him and Michael Owen we will have an incredible front 2 and if we aren't cursed by injuries we might even get our hands on some silverware.

I hope we win the UEFA cup because I don't think we're finishing in the top 7 :(

PS. If Roeder wastes more cash by giving Bramble a new contract instead of signing a left and right back, i'll shoot meself. :mad:

[dbzclips2]

I hope we win the UEFA cup because I don't think we're finishing in the top 7 :(



With all you're injuries, i'm rather surprised that you're even in the top half of the table! And to think that by November you were in slight danger of being relegated after the loss to Sheffield, only to pick yourselves up and have good spells. And some of the youth players coming in have done and adequate job covering for the first team (especially Huntington, and Edgar).

Correct me if i'm wrong, but did you all not have, at one point, 14 injuries?

[Kyle_R]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but did you all not have, at one point, 14 injuries?

Something like that, it got to a point where it was better to just count how many players were fit.

Right now most of the non-long term injured players are getting back, the past few weeks we have had a load back in the team. Now I think its just Owen, Ameobi, Babayaro, Moore and Ramage. and from those I think its only Owen and Shola that will be out a long time still.

To get Owen back it will be like getting a new signing, if he can form a good natural partnership with Martins we could develop one of the best strike forces around.

[bennmartin]

as we are forever mired in mediocracy, i was wondering. how would you guys felt if we hired sven? he has been sitting and waiting for the right opportunity and while a lot of us were frustrated with him during his england spell, he did get england to the quarters as well as having a good club record before the hire. i know there has been injuries but do we really think that roeder is the man to make a serious run at challenging the big 4?

[a_scone]

as we are forever mired in mediocracy, i was wondering. how would you guys felt if we hired sven? he has been sitting and waiting for the right opportunity and while a lot of us were frustrated with him during his england spell, he did get england to the quarters as well as having a good club record before the hire. i know there has been injuries but do we really think that roeder is the man to make a serious run at challenging the big 4?

Rather have Roeder than Sven...and that's saying a lot.

How is it that you support Madrid and Newcastle...:confused:

[varun]

why isn't Newcastle called Tynecastle, i mean its Tyne side and its a castle so why not........plus there's nothing new about Newcastle :confused:

[bennmartin]

why isn't Newcastle called Tynecastle, i mean its Tyne side and its a castle so why not........plus there's nothing new about Newcastle :confused:

Newcastle upon Tyne is the correct name, shortened to newcastle

as for why i support real and newcastle, i have a long history of moving around. real because they were the first full footy match i watched and started following. newcastle because of family ties.

[Adrenaline]

Just wondering if anyone knows how long Owen has a contract with Newcastle for?

[bennmartin]

Just wondering if anyone knows how long Owen has a contract with Newcastle for?

3 more years as far as i know

[Adrenaline]

^ Thanks mate. That's good news for both Newcastle United and the English Premiership. Owen is a class player and a class professional on and off the pitch.

[Kyle_R]

Not sure where to start after the week we have had.

If we don't get at least a few good defenders I really don't know how we will cope next season. Against AZ we used Solano - Bramble - Taylor - Huntington and they were terrible! So today we used Solano - Moore - Gooch - DUFF (WTF!) and they weren't any better! Another thing, if Bramble gets a new contract I'll fucking kill him myself, the clumsy cunt what he is.

Didn't see todays whole match but apparantly we dominated on possesion (65%) and were passes well. Martins is very unreliable when we really need him and he misses a VERY easy chance today that could have put us 1-0 up.

Man City up next week, we're at home. I expect a win.

[bennmartin]

we actually had 55% of the ball. It was actually an even (and incredibly boring) match, especially the first half. we were a bit unlucky with a missed handball early in the second but Zheng pretty much owned us after that.

[Kyle_R]

oh right, I was on Sky Sports, they have it down at 64.7%. Not that it matters, losing 2-0 against such strugglers is terrible. But I am surprised he didn't give us a pen for that handball, they usually will ALWAYS be given when there is an unnecessary outstretched arm that it hits, and since it could have went into Sibierski's path I thought it was a sure thing. Their pen was VERY soft too!

I think Roeder was trying to punish Bramble and Taylor by dropping them, but to place Duff at left-back is just plain wrong! At worst I would put N'Zogbia there, since he has been the a few times already.

When a team is willing to play 2 out & out wingers in defence just shows the kind of problems we have had at the back, and its not going to change unless we bring it some proven talent.

[a_scone]

I think Roeder was trying to punish Bramble and Taylor by dropping them, but to place Duff at left-back is just plain wrong! At worst I would put N'Zogbia there, since he has been the a few times already.

When a team is willing to play 2 out & out wingers in defence just shows the kind of problems we have had at the back, and its not going to change unless we bring it some proven talent.

What's worse is that Bramble was on the BENCH, whereas Stevie got dropped...:confused: :confused:

I remember during the post-match after the AZ loss, Roeder commented on the fact that Bramble had completely lost his man when AZ got the goal from the corner. Strange then, that he would drop Taylor but keep Bramble on the bench.

Moore is shite too, he cost us the game against Sheffield United with some pathetic defending.

Gooch isn't going to solve any problems, he reminds me of Titus Bramble, just younger, bigger and stronger. He got caught in possession so many times...FFS :mad:

We need a solid, older centre half to pair up with Steve Taylor and a new right/left back.

We'll be ok on strikers when Owen and Shola come back, our midfield is alright (we probably need another right winger if Milner is injured as Kieron didn't look comfortable there last week).

Shepard needs to open up the cheque book during the summer, revamp our back 4 and we should be challenging for a Champion's League spot.

Honestly, we spend so much money, why don't we have a decent back line?

:confused: :confused:

[Kyle_R]

The past few days our new home kit for next season has been revealed gradually. And I must say it looks fucking awful :(

http://adtech.panthercustomer.com/apps/369/Ad1337713St3Sz16Sq628052V0Id7/06.jpg

Obviously its not complete but no doubt the hidden bit will just be the stripes, we are honestly the worst club in the country for ripping off our fans. We got a new home kit every fucking year! sometimes even an away kit and change kit too (even though we hardly play many games in Europe to warrant a change kit). They're each suppose to be kept for 2 years!

[a_scone]

The past few days our new home kit for next season has been revealed gradually. And I must say it looks fucking awful :(



Obviously its not complete but no doubt the hidden bit will just be the stripes, we are honestly the worst club in the country for ripping off our fans. We got a new home kit every fucking year! sometimes even an away kit and change kit too (even though we hardly play many games in Europe to warrant a change kit). They're each suppose to be kept for 2 years!

Last year's kit was pretty much the same as this year's just different color text really.

It does look rather shite though, doesn't it?

Wonder what the away kit will look like :o

[Kyle_R]

It has finally been revealed in full;

http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/c/45/0,,10278~3163404,00.gif

It's actually not as bad as the half picture made it out to be, but I still don't like it and think its very uneccesary.

Apart from the northern rock logo and having the badge in the middle I think its pretty much exactly the same, only with the black and white reversed.

http://shop.nufc.co.uk/sites/newcastle/images/Products/164000_1.jpghttp://shop.nufc.co.uk/sites/newcastle/images/Products/164100_1.jpg

OLD----------------------------------------NEW

[a_scone]

It has finally been revealed in full;

http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/c/45/0,,10278~3163404,00.gif

It's actually not as bad as the half picture made it out to be, but I still don't like it and think its very uneccesary.

Apart from the northern rock logo and having the badge in the middle I think its pretty much exactly the same, only with the black and white reversed.

http://shop.nufc.co.uk/sites/newcastle/images/Products/164000_1.jpghttp://shop.nufc.co.uk/sites/newcastle/images/Products/164100_1.jpg

OLD----------------------------------------NEW


You are 100% right...:eek: :( :rolleyes:

The badge looked much better when it was closer to the shoulder.

Just trying to bleed more $$$$ out of the supporters.

To be honest though, I won't mind, if we end up signing some quality defenders during the summer :p

[Adrenaline]

Nice, looks very professional.

Agree with a_scone though, Newcastle needs to put their time and effort into finding and forming a solid defence. Once that happens I can see the club becoming top 6 contenders come next season.

[Kyle_R]

Newcastle United have announced plans to raise the capacity of St James' Park to at least 60,000.

Newcastle can currently house up to 52,000 fans but chairman Freddy Shepherd wants to see that increase further.

The club have now announced a three-stage plan to develop the stadium, which will also include a major conference centre, hotel and luxury apartments - on top of the increased capacity.

Source (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=458395&CPID=8&title=Toon+announce+expansion&lid=&channel=Football_Home&f=rss&clid=4)

For years we have been filling our 50+ thousand stadium, and now, when we have been really struggling with getting in near full-attendances we are set go expand the stadium to over 60,000. strange, but I am loving this positive ambition!

Here (http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1005371,00.html) is more info from the official Toon site about everything they are planning to develop around the stadium, when this is done its going to be some MAJOR expansion for NUFC!

To bring up morale a bit more on Tyneside, Shepherd has (once again) promised new summer signings (http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1005458,00.html), as long as that includes some quality defenders I'll be one happy Geordie!

And with Owen back, our future has never looked as bright as it does over the next few years.

[safcmark]

Source (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=458395&CPID=8&title=Toon+announce+expansion&lid=&channel=Football_Home&f=rss&clid=4)

For years we have been filling our 50+ thousand stadium, and now, when we have been really struggling with getting in near full-attendances we are set go expand the stadium to over 60,000. strange, but I am loving this positive ambition!

Here (http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1005371,00.html) is more info from the official Toon site about everything they are planning to develop around the stadium, when this is done its going to be some MAJOR expansion for NUFC!

To bring up morale a bit more on Tyneside, Shepherd has (once again) promised new summer signings (http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1005458,00.html), as long as that includes some quality defenders I'll be one happy Geordie!

And with Owen back, our future has never looked as bright as it does over the next few years.

Have you ever thought that all this news coming out of the club is anything to do with poor recent form, and in a whole a poor season. Many Mags with I work with arn't renewing next season, and said its typical for Newcastle to come out with this after such shite results.

Its a poor attempt to try and get morale up; and tbh, apart from yourself it ain't working.

our future has never looked as bright as it does over the next few years.

:eek:

The above must be the most strangest post i've ever read. You must be on a different wave length to everyone else and that includes other Newcastle fans. :confused:

Never has the future looked so bad tbh.

I dare say your quote as above; actually applies to us :)

[a_scone]

Never has the future looked so bad tbh.



Are you kidding?

We have Owen back next season and while he's not the same kind of player that Shearer was, he'll still bag us some goals.

We'll have Shola back and since we already have Oba and Sibierski doing well, our strikeforce should be solid.

Midfield is decent as is, if Milner can have another season like this one, we'll be in business.

Shay has always been a wall at the back...

We just need to fix the defender issue. If we have 15 some odd million to throw around, we should be able to get some quality at the back, as long as Roeder doesn't fuck it up again.

If we stay fit and solidify at the back, with a little bit of luck, I think we have a real chance at the top 4.

You have to be optimistic to be a Newcastle fan. Some of the games i've seen this season.....:rolleyes:

Roeder's a gobshite though. Bring Keegan back.

[Kyle_R]

I didn't realize how close Shola and Owen were to full fitness until the past week. They both scored in a friendly last night against Gretna.

Link (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=460102&CPID=8&title=Owen+scores+on+return&lid=&channel=Football_Home&f=rss&clid=4)

Michael Owen handed Newcastle a huge fillip by making a scoring return in a friendly with Gretna on Tuesday.

The England international played 70 minutes and left Gretna's players in no doubt that he is ready for action.

"He didn't look rusty at all. He looked very sharp," Gretna midfielder Erik Paartalu told The Sun.

Gavin Skelton added: "If that's what he's like after ten months out of the game, I'd hate to play against a fully-fit Michael Owen.

"He looked very sharp throughout and his link-up play was excellent.

"I don't notice him heavy breathing either. Stamina wise, you just would not have thought that this was his comeback."

Owen also set up a goal for Ameobi and The Magpies are sure to monitor the pair over the coming days, as they could soon be pushing for Premiership action.

Playing well in that game is obviously nowt to shout about, I'm just glad they look like they're getting back on track. I'm not that fussed about how much action they get this season since we got nowt left to play for. It'll be nice to see how well Owen fits back into the team though.

[safcmark]

It'll be nice to see how well Owen fits back into the team though.

Aye its been a while since he's played for Liverpool like ;)

[safcmark]

If we stay fit and solidify at the back, with a little bit of luck, I think we have a real chance at the top 4.


your living on cloud kukoo land you like :rolleyes:

[a_scone]

your living on cloud kukoo land you like :rolleyes:

You have to if you support this team mate ;)

We could still snatch the intertoto cup spot if we win all our remaining games and Tottenham lose some....Yeah, wishful thinking :(

[safcmark]

You have to if you support this team mate ;)

We could still snatch the intertoto cup spot if we win all our remaining games and Tottenham lose some....Yeah, wishful thinking :(

do you not get the chance to defend your certificate what you got for winning the thing this year like?

[drumice]

Roeder resigns? What are your thoughts? Personally I thought he was better than Souness, but he had more than enough time to turn things around. In his defense, however, he dealt with many injuries. So it would be unfair to judge his coaching ability based on this season.

Who do you think will be hired to replace him. I'm seriously hoping that Sven gets the nod. I'm not really a big fan of Allardyce's long ball strategy.

[safcmark]

So it would be unfair to judge his coaching ability based on this season.


Well how about you judge him on his previous 3 managerial jobs in football!?

Oh wait...he lead them ALL to relegation...ALL OF THEM!

I still cannot understand how he got the job at your place.

[a_scone]

Anyone is better than Souness.

Roeder is a gobshite, didn't know what was best for the club. Big Sam would be better but I still don't know if he's got the knack to push us all the way.

I want Sir Kevin back.

[Supa]

Allardyce was kind of working with what he had at Bolton. At a club like Newcastle, with better players and more resources available for transfers... Don't pigeonhole the guy too quickly.

[Silas]

Any defenders you lot are interested in? Bramble is a joke, and I think you all'll agree, right?

[Kyle_R]

Not sure what to think of this myself;

Eriksson 'interested' in Toon job

Sven Goran Eriksson's agent has confirmed his client's interest in the managerial vacancy at Newcastle, while reports claim Gerard Houllier has made public his desire for the post.

Eriksson's representative Athole Still claims the former England manager would be available were Magpies chairman Freddy Shepherd to make an approach.

However Still stressed that there had been no contact as yet between the two parties.

Still told Sky Sports News: Have we been in discussions with Newcastle? No.

"However I was asked, would he be interested. Newcastle is a huge club, with a wonderful stadium and fantastic fans so naturally if a club like that made an approach to Sven then clearly he would be interested in talking to them but nothing has happened."

Source (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=465683&CPID=8&title=Eriksson+'interested'+in+Toon+job&lid=&channel=Football_Home&f=rss&clid=4)

It also mentions that Houllier is in the running for the job :eek:

I still think Big Sam will step in, as soon as Roeder left the bookies withdrew betting on Big Sam, when they do that they are right 95% of the time.

[bennmartin]

Not sure what to think of this myself;



Source (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=465683&CPID=8&title=Eriksson+'interested'+in+Toon+job&lid=&channel=Football_Home&f=rss&clid=4)

It also mentions that Houllier is in the running for the job :eek:

I still think Big Sam will step in, as soon as Roeder left the bookies withdrew betting on Big Sam, when they do that they are right 95% of the time.

Yeah, I have a feeling that if Big Sam is announced, the job was lined-up beforehand. Call me a skeptic but the timing seems to be just too perfect. Big Sam wants the England job and I think he felt if he could turn it around at Newcastle, he just might be next in line after the mcclaren fiasco is over.

I'm not sure how I feel about Big Sam either. You def can't argue with his results. Bolton is always overachieving yet they do play a bit too many long balls, slowing the match down. I mentioned Eriksson before in this thread but I think Newcastle would have chased him if they really wanted him.

[steve huge]

Alright lads, first time in this thread. Just thought I'd pop in and offer my commiserations for the mere possibility of you getting Houllier. I feel for you, I really do. Did yous not learn after Souness?

Nah, just messin. Houllier did a decent job with us to start with. He got us into the CL regularly, won us a few trophies and did a decent job behind the scenes at the club. But, he seemed to lose it towards the end, and was a pretty unpopular bloke by the time he left by all accounts.

Anyway, whoever you get, best of luck.....always got time for the Geordies.

[cartbran]

I thought Sven was heading to Dinamo Kiev. I am sure this rumor has to be nothing more than hard bargaining on behalf of Shepherd. But no approach has been made, so it looks like you guys are safe. But it looks like the options are dwindling. It seems Koeman will stay at PSV. And I don't really know who else is available or will take the job.

[funkdoctorspock]

Honestly, I think that Sven's style of play would be more suited to Newcastle than Big Sam's. I just wondering if Sven will get any endorsements from Owen and Dyer?

[Oscarito87]

After Roeder resigned it is most likely that Allardyce will follow him up.

Reason I'm asking is Albert Luque, after he and PSV were close to a deal in the january transfermarket you chairman canceled the loan.
Now Luque will come to PSV, he wants to leave Newcastle and PSV would love to loan him but again Newcastle is doing a little bit difficult.

If he doesn't play at Newcastle why you won't let him go? You think maybe Allardyce will want him in the team?
And what do you fans think about Luque? I know he is a good winger/striker but I'm a little worried about his injuries and lack of playing.

[cartbran]

You think maybe Allardyce will want him in the team?
Why would Sam want him? Sam has never signed a player like Luque. Look at the types of players he signs. He likes guys that are physical, have skills and play with a lot of attitude. Even his young signing Andranik plays like that. He likes aggressive players that can intimidate. I am actually surprised that he left Bolton, because he has built up quite a squad of roughnecks and castaways. If his style of play was not so negative, I would certainly respect what he has accomplished with these guys. He's proven that he knows how to get good deals.

The problem if he takes the Newcastle job I would imagine is that you guys have history of expedient transfer spending practices that result from a lot of pressure to produce results immediately. Fat Sam is going to need 3 years to build a team and I wonder whether Freddie would give him that much time.

[funkdoctorspock]

Newcastle has a press conference in 30 mins... I wonder what for? :rolleyes:

P.S. congrats on the appointment Big Sam... let's see what you can do with some cash... :)

edit: sorry about that Kyle, it is indeed tomorrow :)

[Kyle_R]

I just read that the appointment for the press conference was at 1pm Tuesday. Not that it matters when it is, its a foregone conclusion now.

I hope Big Sam does well in the transfer market now, he usually does well and hes not used to the amount of money we tend to splash out, I hope he doesn't bring in a load of cast-offs though.

[Oscarito87]

Why would Sam want him? Sam has never signed a player like Luque. Look at the types of players he signs. He likes guys that are physical, have skills and play with a lot of attitude. Even his young signing Andranik plays like that. He likes aggressive players that can intimidate. I am actually surprised that he left Bolton, because he has built up quite a squad of roughnecks and castaways. If his style of play was not so negative, I would certainly respect what he has accomplished with these guys. He's proven that he knows how to get good deals.

The problem if he takes the Newcastle job I would imagine is that you guys have history of expedient transfer spending practices that result from a lot of pressure to produce results immediately. Fat Sam is going to need 3 years to build a team and I wonder whether Freddie would give him that much time.
I don't know the fella(Sam) otherwise I wouldn't ask ;)
Hm let's wait then if Luque comes to PSV, if he comes to us I'm hoping he will get the Depor form back.

[Kyle_R]

I'm glad to see Big Sam starting his reign by axing 5 hopeless players.

Titus Bramble, Craig Moore, Olivier Bernard, Pavel Srnicek and Oguchi Onyewu.

To be fair Gooch wasn't axed, he just isn't getting a permanent deal, he started off very well for us but gradually turned into just another clumsy defender...

Life on Tyneside without Bramble, wow that alone has me excited for the new season! Now we just have to ensure Carr and Babayaro won't be fixtures in the starting 11.

Source (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=466965&CPID=8&title=Bramble+heads+Magpies+cull&lid=&channel=Football_Home&f=rss&clid=4)

Getting rid of 4 defenders has got me buzzing, it means we are almost definitely going to be slashing out on a few defenders at least. Can't wait to see who Sam has his eye on.

[bennmartin]

yeah, i was happy to hear that he got right down to business. the first thing newcastle needs to change is the helpless culture of the team. too many excuses for too long.

you wonder if it was not only the defenders but also the way they were being coached. we have had just so many bad ones and to see gooch fall apart as well, makes me wonder. in any event, it will be good to get some new blood in the back.

also sounds like big sam is going to give the boys some attitude checks. hopefully martins and dyer will hop back on board and i think owen will be happy to see a new manager in charge.

[Orientdave]

Life on Tyneside without Bramble, wow that alone has me excited for the new season!

I second that; my most likely player to be more at home in the championship award nominee for the past 3 seasons at least!!!

Good riddance Titus, just don't end up at West Ham!

[opm1s6]

I'm glad to see Big Sam starting his reign by axing 5 hopeless players.

Titus Bramble, Craig Moore, Olivier Bernard, Pavel Srnicek and Oguchi Onyewu.

To be fair Gooch wasn't axed, he just isn't getting a permanent deal, he started off very well for us but gradually turned into just another clumsy defender...

Life on Tyneside without Bramble, wow that alone has me excited for the new season! Now we just have to ensure Carr and Babayaro won't be fixtures in the starting 11.

Source (http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?HLID=466965&CPID=8&title=Bramble+heads+Magpies+cull&lid=&channel=Football_Home&f=rss&clid=4)

Getting rid of 4 defenders has got me buzzing, it means we are almost definitely going to be slashing out on a few defenders at least. Can't wait to see who Sam has his eye on.
to Gooch's defense of his defense, I think when you have a shit defender next to you, the crap permiates to the rest of the defenders. :p

[drumice]

To be quite honest, I don't really mind. From what I've been reading Allardyce is doing a major shake-up, and is also very interested in Joey Barton. I wonder what type of formation he hopes to play. Will he do the same 1-striker setup as he did w/ Bolton?

[kuuze]

MAGPIES CLINCH VIDUKA DEAL

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce clinched the first signing of his reign when he landed striker Mark Viduka on Thursday.

The 31-year-old put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the option of a third after passing a medical in London.

Allardyce travelled south to meet the out-of-contract Viduka as he flew in from a family holiday with the player keen to tie up his future before joining up with the Australia squad for their Asia Cup campaign.

[drumice]

excellent. now we have three quality strikers. any news on ben haim?

[a_scone]

to Gooch's defense of his defense, I think when you have a shit defender next to you, the crap permiates to the rest of the defenders. :p

Steven Taylor is pure class, best defender Newcastle has had in ages. They rarely played together though. Gooch just isn't built for the prem, he's too big and awkward.

I'm seeing lots of rumours about French defenders but no one 'proven' other than Ben-Haim..We need a left and right back or at the VERY least, a left back. Babayaro isn't fit to lace up MY boots.

[Kyle_R]

We have got Viduka, we have as good as got Barton, and it looks most likely that we will snap up Paris/Czech defender Rozehnal (who I have never seen play), and Ben-Haim

Heres a quote by Big Sam himself about the Ben-Haim interest
Allardyce also admitted that he was ready to make an offer to former charge Ben Haim - who is also out-of-contract at his ex-employers Bolton.

"Yes, I'm interested in Tal Ben Haim, he's a free agent and hopefully available," he said.

"He has got three or four years of experience in the Premiership and I know him inside out.

"We had a good working relationship, we grew in the Premiership together and I'm very interested in working with him again."

Viduka should sort us out for strikers, Barton will replace Parker, but considering we let a few defenders go (and we were already very short on them) I think we will need at least a couple more that Ben-Haim and Rozehnal to sort us out at the back.

[drumice]

Does anyone else think it's odd that Owen has been so silent about his status w/ the team? I understand by Shepherd demanded a statement of loyalty from him, considering that he's play a handful of matches for us. If we are to lose Owen, I think Oba would suit us just fine. He's faster than Owen and had a great season. The combination of him and Viduka, a striker who can maintain possession looks promising. Not too mention Shola and possibly Alan Smith, our squad looks pretty good.

[kuuze]

Newcastle close to signing Geremi on free transfer

Newcastle are understood to be close to signing Geremi from Chelsea on a free transfer.

The 28-year-old Cameroon international, who can play in midfield and defence, is approaching the end of his four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

He is not expected to be offered a new deal as the Londoners currently have a wealth of talent in both positions.

Newcastle, however, are looking for players to strengthen their backline and are expected to announce the signing of Czech defender David Rozenhal later today.

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Toon eye Geremi swoop

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Chelsea utility man Geremi looks to be on his way to Newcastle United, according to widespread reports.

Armed with a considerable transfer kitty, Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce is scouring England and abroad for fresh recruits, as he looks to rejuvenate fortunes at St James' Park.

Cameroon international Geremi has in the past been linked with a move to Middlesbrough, where he once spent a season on-loan, but it looks as though Newcastle have stolen a march on their North East rivals.

Allardyce is hopeful of quickly concluding a deal for the 28-year-old, who is approaching the end of his contract at Chelsea and, will be available on a free transfer.

Geremi has spent much of his time at Stamford Bridge on the bench and it is thought he is now ready to quit West London, in the pursuit of regular first team football.

[dentiss]

Geremi would be a good player for Newcastle... I assume he would play RB with Dyer or Milner ahead of him ...

[zaffo]

Looks like he's heading to our Reserve side...:rolleyes:

Duff
Babayaro
Parker (Now gone)

Interesting.... :D

Good luck to him if he goes though, gave good service to the club and did what was asked. :)

[Yank]

It looks like Big Sam is doing an AMAZING job in the transfer market...


Allardyce closes on Barcelona's Edmilson

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce is looking to tie up a deal for Barcelona defender Edmilson after the player indicated he is willing to move to Tyneside.

Allardyce, chairman Freddy Shepherd's son Kenneth and European scout Paul Montgomery flew to Catalonia yesterday afternoon after Barca president Joan Laporte gave Newcastle permission to talk to the player.

The 30-year-old Brazilian World Cup winner, who can also play a midfield holding role, is currently sidelined after knee surgery and is likely to be out for between four and six months.

However, Allardyce is still keen on the player and the Magpies believe he could play in October or November.

He has a year left on his existing contract but Newcastle are confident they can land him for a nominal fee.

The club have inquired too, about striker Eidur Gudjohnsen's situation with Thierry Henry's arrival from Arsenal sparking fresh speculation his days at the Nou Camp could be numbered.

The Iceland international, who has also been linked with derby rivals Sunderland and Manchester United this summer, worked briefly under Allardyce at Bolton.

Newcastle currently have five senior forwards on the books - Michael Owen, Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka, Shola Ameobi and Andy Carroll - but uncertainty over Owen and Martins, who both have get-out clauses in their contracts, has left the manager waiting anxiously to discover their plans.

However, Allardyce is hopeful of retaining both men as he closes in on fresh targets after capturing Viduka, Joey Barton and, in all but name, David Rozehnal, with Chelsea defender Geremi and Marseille skipper Habib Beye now in his sights.

Meanwhile, Allardyce is set to appoint England coach Steve Round as his number two. All

ardyce has been busily attempting to recruit his backroom staff since replacing Glenn Roeder at St James' Park, and finally appears to have made a breakthrough.

Round was England boss Steve McClaren's coach at Middlesbrough and later joined him in the international set-up shortly after Gareth Southgate's appointment at the Riverside Stadium.

Nigel Pearson, who took charge of the Magpies' final game of last season at Watford, was installed as Roeder's assistant following Kevin Bond's premature departure from St James' Park.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=442265&cc=5901

[drumice]

yeah big sam has been quite the busy bee! any reservations I've had about him before have been thrown out of the window. it's refreshing to see that kind of relentless dedication

[drumice]

well there have been a bit of movement with our team in the past few days. anyone care to hypothesize our starting 11?

[Marcello™]

Martins you Legend, Go Newcastle

[realGaurab]

Both my favourite teams have derby games this weekend. Just imagine how much over the moon I'd be when both my teams win!

[snakey]

i like to know where the full match game for the middlesbrough vs newcastle yesurdays game

[drumice]

hmm...i wonder who is now the preferred striker alongside viduka now that owen is healthy? martins has been playing well, but you can't deny that owen is 1 or 2 goals from redemption

[Kyle_R]

Tonight against Barnsley, Owen is set to partner Ameobi, mainly to give them a fitness boost I'd imagine.

My preference for this season would be having Martins partnering Owen, Viduka has been well off form and apart from his nicely taken goal has done little in all matches. Martins on the other hand has been giving good performances and really making the difference up front for us. It could all depend on Sams tactics but the way things have been going so far I don't see a fixed place for Viduka just yet.

[orionparker13]

i like the 4-3-3 but i think we need a striker up front not a midfielder (milner). though milner has been good, he belongs in the middle. i think martins, owen, and viduka up top would be good. and i cant wait to see barton. i think we will come around once everybody comes together a little.