toontownman

Nice bargaining if true. Pennies saved can go towards N'Zog Seriously though, I would expect there is an outside possibility of us going back for N'Zog if we do get Erding for that price, cant see us getting a better deal for any other strikers of his apparent skill level. Long would have been more and we know Gameiro and Gervinho would have also both been alot more.

Signing with the Chiefs tbh. Part of the deal was a suprise cross codes friendly this week before we go home.

Didnt he have a knock or the club didnt think he was fit enough? He was making noises about being fit because of the Hungary tournament he played in.

Should quell any immediate fears.. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14260398.stm

He looked alright for the first few games of the 2009/2010 season, before he got injured again. That was mainly because he was closer to his level in the championship. He has never been much more than a liability for us other than that unfortunately. Good comparison to a aged Nicky Butt, both should have been put down much earlier. Cruel seeing them in so much pain.

Got to keep those kids busy cleaning boots.

Not really, best thing to do, get him rested up and join the rest of the squad when they return. By all acounts he was flying in terms of fitness and conditioning anyway. Best to play it safe. Pardews sphincter must have twitched as he realised there would be no money to replace Ben Arfa if he gets a long term injury.

Enter Vuckic, exit Ben Arfa... Enriques move to Liverpool will be sealed by a handshak by then, so he will sit in the sidelines in a red shirt.

Meh, true but Woodgate and Dyer deals were much better, all three go part way to making up for Michael Owen and Alan Smith. Surprised we didnt get more for N'Zobia, he did have the tantrum, hard to hand tag on him though at the time.

He will be alreet in a couple of months or six.

Can't really see what all the fuss is about, Edinc`s agent doesnt have to come to Newcastle if he doesnt want. We can sign all the paperwork and fax stuff. Just would have been nice being Erdinc agent and all that he comes with him to Newcastle. Maybe he doesnt like the Ferry or Flying?

Ba`s knee actually just exploded in the middle of the pitch too.

Unsurprising. The self fulfilling prophecy of a new Keiron Dyer strikes again. Fuck me, why are we sooo shit for injuries.

Could be wrong but I think the words he used were "insatiable mancrush."

What kind of Soccer official was he?

Awkward flight.. Cabaye probably nervously hanging out with Barton talking his ear off. Routledge, Ranger and Perch talking transfers in the three seats behind then Xisco sat by himself in the very back of the plane. On a side note, how the hell is Cabaye going to understand what the hell Beardsley is saying?

Elaborate toupee.

Is Ben Arfa doing the Steve Austin pose? And why is simmo trying to grab his balls, not like 99% of people on here wouldnt given the chance.

If he stays, he's pretty much 3rd-4th choice here by default, I'm sure he'd rather take one more season here even if he only gets 10 games max, before dropping back down a league when he's a free agent. He is definitely happy here and where he is, sure he would prefer to be starting but I think he knows at his age and with who is around him he will only ever be bench or emergency material. I am happy to have him there at the moment too. Think Nut called it, but I am sure he will also be happy sticking around where he is settled, think we will push him out next summer.

Orlando shitty vs shitty Newcastle?

Happy to send him out, as others in his age group. Donaldson seems lucky to be given another chance but Pardew seems to see something in him. Makes perfect sense to send Tavernier, Ameobi, Donaldson, Ranger and Richardson out on loan and possibly Vuckic if we feel covered for the first team. As mentioned earlier 3-6month loans are perfect especially if we can recall them if needed. Like Kazenga, either they comes back and manages to break through or we make a handsome profit on them.

IMScouting has him capable of playing further forward in the middle but primary position as DM. That said they also have Vuckic down as a striker.

Shane Long just bought a villa in spain.

1000 page thread, Facebook page, Website, online petition and flowers laid at the Darlington Arena.

Think we are very much still in for Erdinc, he is playing hard to get and waiting to see who PSG bring in. Pardew tried forcing his hand with recent comments imo. Think Erding is the guy Pardew is talking about us having a bid in for. Other three we are obviously not that keen on either due to the fee or wages, then maybe suitability.