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at least one NUFC knows how to win Vidmar gifts Newcastle title http://sportal.co.nz/football-news-display/vidmar-gifts-newcastle-title-43761

How old is Gareth Bale? micah richards? michael johnson?

still nil nil?

don`t know too much about him but Messi was going on about him the other day http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3166884,00.html

according to the BBC site, Geremi is not in the squad. I don`t recall him having an injury? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7248356.stm

apologies if repeat post Nice work from the Fat man for once -------------------------------- Shepherd's cash deal turns into a winner for Newcastle Last updated at 11:10am on 21st February 2008 Newcastle United have escaped a major headache over the Northern Rock crisis thanks to an extraordinary piece of business by former chairman Freddy Shepherd. In 2005, the Tyneside-based bank agreed a five-year deal, reportedly worth around £25million, to be the club's shirt sponsor. Payment for such deals is usually spread over the course of the contract but Shepherd negotiated for Northern Rock to pay most of the cash, nearly £20m, up front. Around the same time, the club splashed out £16m on signing Michael Owen from Real Madrid. New Newcastle chairman Chris Mort was initially unhappy on discovering the terms of the deal but, given the bank's spectacular demise, Shepherd's manoeuvre now looks inspired. The club are expected to hold talks with the bank's new chiefs to negotiate a release from the agreement before 2010. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=517197&in_page_id=1779&ct=5

The Hilton Hotel in Gateshead. Horrible hotel and $hit service

Manu want him, i reckon Carrick to us and him to them wouldn't be too off the mark in the summer. one tabloid is againthis morning linking Veloso with Man Ure. I would definitely take Carrick if they`re willing to let him go and if he`d come to us. Rather spend the money on a proven established player rather than splashing out 15m+ on a couple foreigners who turn out to be rubbish

rush goalie?

Chelsea have joined the hunt for Czech Republic starlet Lubos Kalouda, who has received an offer from CSKA Moscow. Kalouda was wanted by Newcastle United during the January transfer window, but the Magpies were unable to conclude a deal with his club FC Brno. Juventus also tried to sign the 20-year-old, with the midfielder perceived as a long-term replacement for compatriot Pavel Nedved at Stadio Delle Alpi. However, interest in the youngster has increased, with Chelsea sending a scout to watch Kalouda in Brno's defeat at Plzen at the weekend. The Blues may have to move quickly, though, after Brno's majority shareholder Roman Pros confirmed CSKA have lodged a bid. Plenty of time Pros told CTK: "The Russian club have forwarded us their offer, we have told them our demands. "In football terminology, the ball is on CSKA's side of the pitch. "Considering that the transfer market in Russia closes on March 7, there is theoretically plenty of time for negotiations." Kalouda, who was called up to the Czech Republic squad for the first time for the recent friendly with Poland, is trying to put the interest of other clubs to the back of his mind. "I had some news, but try to keep it out of my mind," said Kalouda in reference to the scouts who have been watching him. "Already in the autumn, representatives of various clubs travelled to Brno and I coped with it well then, so I have to put up with it now as well. I will not say more." http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3168180,00.html

http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/newcastleunited/sundaysun/2008/02/17/toon-s-luq-holds-over-1-6m-bill-50081-20485388/ fkin greedy ba$tard. I`m happy that we dont have to pay it but I feel a bit sorry for Deportivo. They`re in a bad financial way and ave been struggling badly in the Spanish league in recent seasons.His contract surely must stipulate who had to pay...? Hope he continues to rot in the Ajax reserves

how did Mario Jardel do? He was a fantastic player at his best

scored 2 goals for his French club last night against Rennes

i asked the question on an Ajax forum and they find it hard to believe they paid 8m euros. They all say 2m euros but got him `cheap` to supplement the high wages. hes currently the top wage earner there. I dont think Ajax were stupid enough to pay 8m for him

when KK was talking about our future keepers he only mentioned Fraser Forster and Soderberg in a recent interview. Hope it was a slip of he mind not mentioning Krul!

- Also for commentators: When a foreign player gets hit with his first mildly hard tackle in the premiership it is required that the commentator must quip "WELCOME TO THE PREMIERSHIP!" as if fouling and hard tackles are something that do not exist beyond English shores. - When substituted it is required that you high five everyone between the edge of the pitch and your seat on the bench, the exception to this is the coach, who you must shake hands with and let him pat you on the arse. - When fighting, it is preferable that you fight as if you were pretending to be a triceratops. Both combatants must put their heads together gently and push backwards and forwards for a bit.

Thought I`d add some more ----------------------------------------------------------- - For commentators: If a continental player dives, cry yourself hoarse about how diving should be banned and the player in question booked/sent off. If an English player dives, praise him to no end and say it was an intelligent move - You must start jostling with someone as soon as a corner is awarded, regardless of whether it's about to be taken or not. - As soon as the ref moves a wall back 10 yards, the players must shuffle forward at least 2 yards before the kick is taken. - If there has been anything negative regarding you and the club you play for in the media that week, you are required to kiss the badge on your shirt if you score. - If you take off your shirt or go into the crowd after scoring, you are required to look upset when the ref books you, even though everyone knows you're going to get booked as soon as you did it. - However, if you do get booked for this, it is required that Sky do not confirm the booking until at least 5 minutes after the event. - If a decision does not go your way, you are required to shout "EY! EY! EY!" at the ref until he looks at you, when he does, you are required to run off spitting rather than actually making any kind of argument. - When the ball hits your hand or arm, you are required to hit your chest several times and look confused, even if replays will make it really obvious the ball blatantly hit your arm. - If you have a foul awarded against you and you think it was a fair tackle, you are required to pick the ball up and shake it violently at head height to imply you got the ball. - The moment you make a rash tackle, you must throw your hands up in the air even if the referee was looking in another direction. Then when he awards the free kick on seeing you, you are required to remonstrate with him till he books you. - As captain of the team, you are required to argue with the referee over even the slightest of incidents. And then when he starts arguing back, you should show him your captain's armband to show who's boss. - Referees are to award only a maximum of 1 minute of stoppage time at the end of the 1st half, even if the game was suspended by 30 minutes due to a miscalculated parachute landing. - When a big team is losing, add at least 4 minutes of stoppage time at the end of the match and keep on extending until they score or come very close. If the opposition look like scoring again stop the game before the ball reaches the opposite penalty area. - Before the game restarts for the second half, all strikers and midfielder should stand 3/4ths the way from the goal to the half line and kick the ball aimlessly towards your own goal. - The answer to "What do you enjoy most about being a footballer?" or any of its variants must be "I do it for the fans." -When a throw in is awarded, the wide midfielder has to pick up the ball and prepare himself to take the throw only to wait 30 seconds for the fullback to arrive and to take the throw. - When a player is playing despite "blood being visible" - as FIFA likes to put it - the referee must take no action until the opposition players protest, no matter how obvious the "infringement" is. - When a defender commits a stonewall penalty, said player must argue with the ref that he didn't touch him even though its blatant that he nailed the attacker. -When a team is more than 1 goal down and they pull one back, the goalscorer must run over to the fans and with both hands move them up and down in short sprints signalling them to give some more support. -When a player is from any slightly continental country and he makes a substitution appearance, he must touch the grass with his right hand and then do the cross of jesus, even if he is athiest or never goes to church.

Keith Gillespie

do you have the link to that article? good stuff!

do you think his season at Barca was his best? or his 1st season at Inter against top class defenders? He was phonmenal that season as i recall

Totally agree

don`t rate Brown much either, he`s prone to the odd clanger here and there

don`t know why he wants to buy out his contract. City are doing well and he`s a regular. I don`t think any of the top 4 clubs would be after him

Hopefully Edgar will get more of look in now -------------------------------------------------------------------- Newcastle United reserves coach Adam Sadler was delighted with the form of new Hungarian signing Tamas Kader in Monday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City. Canada international David Edgar also impressed as Sadler reflected: "It was a really good performance against a very experienced team. "If I had to pick out a few players I would say Edgar was magnificent. "Fraser (Forster) made two great saves as well and Tamas Kader cruised through another game. "Shola (Ameobi) worked tirelessly for the team and Andy (Carroll) showed real class again. He is a real handful."

Jesus, i just realised that D'Alessandro moved to Panathinaikos in jan for 3m euros. Surprised no prem teams(ie US) were interested after how he played for Pompey. D`Allesandro moved back to Argentina to San Lorenzo on loan