BottledDog

Tottenham have reached an agreement to sign Portuguese defender Ricardo Rocha, according to reports. Benfica centre-half Rocha was targeted by Tottenham boss Martin Jol to plug the gap left by Calum Davenport's transfer to West Ham last week. Benfica were reluctant to release the player - who has been one of their most consistent performers this season - but according to reports in the Portuguese media, a 5 million Euro (just under £3.3 million) deal has been struck. Another defender. Weeeeeeeee. There just arn't any players out there.

Considering his 3 goals in the last week getting fulham into the next round of the FA cup along the way, I think he can already be considered a good move. Fair play to them for bagging him early doors etc etc. >

Kepa Blanco! A striker!

What that Roeder said is bollocks to you? An awful lot of what he say's is either bollocks, helps nobody (the jibes at Boumsong), misrepresents the fans, or is just simply contradictory. For instace, considering today's revelations regarding Curtis Davies how does this grab you. "I really hate managers talking about other managers' players."

Hilarious. By the way, Roeder has stated that he has the funds and admits he is gambling by showing patience. Forgive me, but somehow that seems to indicate that our lack of signings may not be solely down to Shepherd. When and where Roeder said he has the funds to buy quality players? Before the Hammers game he said something along the lines of Shepherd has found significant money for him and he would honour that investment by not investing in mediocrity. If I get the time I'll try and look it up and see if it is online this afternoon, but it is clear that there is certainly cash available to Roeder.

Hilarious. By the way, Roeder has stated that he has the funds and admits he is gambling by showing patience. Forgive me, but somehow that seems to indicate that our lack of signings may not be solely down to Shepherd.

To be fair, only Stozo, the eternal optimist, seems happy regardless of price tag etc.

Why? Roeder has stated that he has substantial funds (though who knows what he means by that) and we have previous for spending big on players including defenders. Doesn't strike me as that leftfield tbh.

"Imagine playing in a final here. Wouldn’t that be something?" says Robson. He shakes his head in wonder." Could last Wednesday get any more depressing. Good article though. Loving Bobby, and fingers crossed that it does all come together as magnificently as it sounds.

Well that's just dandy.

Bad results for us and our top 4 aspirations.

Sorry, are you just basing this on what he say's because I have a hard time believing you are basing it on his buy's so far. May I remind you that every manager has said he will be careful with our money, even Souness and his 'proper Premiership players' bollocks. Eh? Sibi, Bernard will be here for 4 or 5 years? My arse. Besides, all managers buy for the long term unless there are startling deficiencies in the squad that need fixing. Are you saying that Roeders stubborn stance on this is a good thing? Jesus wept. What a blinding policy. Again I assume you are not basing this on his actual signings, because it is clear that Duff was an opportunist purchase and only served to destabilise the team, while Bernard is struggling to deserve a run out in the reserves, and Roeder admitted to knowing almost nothing about Sibierski unti an hour before he became a Newcastle player. He doesn't have the final say on price, Shepherd does. Besides when he has had money to spend he doesn't strike me as having been that prudent (Repka and Hutchison were certainly not worth the money paid out for instance). We all hope it may happen but looking beyond his comments (which are pretty contradictory sometimes), the fact is that last summers transfer dealings were a disgrace - Christ, he actually managed to make a paper thin squad even thinner - and this time round, he has so far failed to address any of the problems yet again. Your opinion is based on pure fantasy.

Being NUFC fans is not something that we plan. It just happened. It's kinda enlightment though Pasti! blueyes.gif /steak bake

A true Newcastle fan would only believe in Shearer. The fact that glory like Shearer can exist in this world is proof enough of a creator for me. bluecool.gif

I wasn’t born interested in Football. This is why it’s hard for me… Since leaving college though all I think about and look forward to is Football. support your local team, then, wherever you're from. But the lad has no affinity with his local team and is part of a Geordie bloodline. Cut him some slack. bluewink.gif bluebiggrin.gif

nee puffs mind..... Ha. While tongue in cheek, I agree that it comes accross a little less Henry V and moves a bit far into Lord of the Rings territory there. *shiver* By the by, there was a lad on Talk of the Tyne the other day asking about setting up a gay supporters club. Not entirely sure what he was expecting, but it didn't seem to go down too well over there.

Not a great fan of the barcode thing, but you seem true of heart and your story tells of a man of rare and passionate character. Welcome aboard youngster, I expecting great things from you. Another dedicated soul to stand alongside and fight the good fight, and together we shall forever embrace the black and the white. Be forewarned though brother. If you ever talk of this 'Chelsea' again, the wrath of Tyneside shall fall like great Thors hammer at your door.

Have faith in the plan, man. Roeder is just lulling you into a false sense of insecurity.

It would be deeply upsetting if Roeder were to have a similar policy.

Yup, currently undergoing a medical in the land that time forgot according to 'reports'.

What what what!?!?! I'm shocked that we didn't take Geordie boy Steve Bruce's words to heart.

What the ferk has that.... Christ, it's past four.... ohhhhhhhh............................................................ Go on Glenn, would you like to take a soda with that lemon........................ cos a broon'll take us doon. Howay yabollocks. :thup: Happy new year! bluebiggrin.gif

Ok, given the circumstances thrown up during the game, can we not agree at least that it was NOT a good result then? That said, as Roeder notes, "It gives our supporters a night out and they love the cup as everyone knows in Newcastle". :celb2:

The jibe at Redknapp is idiotic. Saying "ooo he's complaining about injuries when he's down to his last 18 fit players". Yeah Glenn, Portsmouth have an injury crisis too, but because they signed some players in the summer, it hasn't hit them as badly as ours has hit us. Maybe you want to think about that before you poke fun at him. You might also want to think about the fact that they're 10 points and 8 places above us. Indeed.

http://www.poster.net/monty-python/monty-python-my-brain-hurts-4001113.jpg Gerrld I tells ya. laugh.gif