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Very interesting little segment on soccer Saturday with Kinnear. Talking about the work he has done over the last few years, and apparently he has been watching players all over the world for different clubs. Talked about spending a month in Argentina doing this just before joining us, also mentioned being in Chile etc. Can only bode well for us in the transfer market in the future.

Seb Larsson please. Thanks.

I just can't wait for January to come and go as it will clear up so much and put to bed some of the suppositions being made. The players sold and those brought in will tell a very interesting story indeed.

Yup. Players like Stephen Warnock are really going to break the bank. Oh ... sorry, I didn't realise he was our only target last summer. My apologies. Glad you admit that you're wrong. It's about time. Awesome.

Yup. Players like Stephen Warnock are really going to break the bank. Oh ... sorry, I didn't realise he was our only target last summer. My apologies.

He was obviously asked if he thought Joe was better than Capello and why shouldn't he say yes then? I also have a feeling that the reason the question was asked in the first place had something to do with the fact Capello isn't making use of Owen, while Owen is obviously performing for Kinnear. I don't think these quotes are anything to be overly worried or concerned about. What I found interesting was what he had to say about £30 million players and Newcastle not being a bottomless pit. Wonder if that was a bit of insight (or maybe even a slight dig?) concerning the previous managers targets.

Very, very relieved. I was dreading him getting the Sunderland job where he had the ideal players for his setup and the club wouldn't have to sell, but indeed are even willing to spend more money. Blackburn is going to be bloody tough. Santa Cruz is pretty much gone to City already, and other than him they have nothing. January is a very difficult period to purchase players too and he will need a hell of a lot of players. Very tough gig. Hope he tanks it.

Well if that happens I'll tell you right now that this thread will end up over 50 pages long, as people will soon be bemoaning the fact we missed out on him, just like we did with Diarra.

Massive offer from the club and I can hardly believe it. I think it's a great sign in general. If we (current ownership and the fans) can just agree huge mistakes have been made, which hopefully we have all learned from, and we can just now move forward now it would be great. Mike Ashley just needs to keep on moving forward now with his initial vision and continue to build up the team as he initially wanted to.

Hey this isn't a Super Eagles vs. Black Stars thing now is it. Put that aside for now. Kingston is better than anything we have in centre midfield for sure. Apparently going for just £3 million too. what? This has nothing to do with that. If we are going after Ghanian midfielders I'd much rather we get Appiah for free (same age as Kingston), Anthony Annan, Ahmed Barusso, etc. Although, to be fair, I mostly see him play with Ghana on the right flank, which isn't his natural position I guess. Regardless, I'd still not like to sign someone who must be near 30 who hasn't ever played in a top league. His brother really is s*** though. You know, Richard Kingson of Wigan. He's terrible. The owner of his club called him a waste of space last year. I'm amazed he plays in Europe, never mind the Premier League. Kingston was 28 this year, is in good health and is being made available for a good fee. Kingston really is much better through the middle than out on the right. Appiah appears to be damaged as surely someone would have moved for him by now? All the others you mentioned I'm not sure what their status' are as far as transfers go. By the way at what ceremony exactly where you crowned leader of the Nigerian mags? Pray tell? I really do wonder about Appiah. He was a great player as recently as last year and now he is unwanted. Amazing the things that happen to the careers of footballers sometimes. I think Annan plays in Norway so he should be available for a reasonable fee. Barusso keeps getting loaned out from Roma because he really isn't a very good player, but he definitely has the physicality for the Premier League. He's a very scary man. Also, until a challenger arises to my throne, I stake my claim to be leader of the Nigerian Mags. Honestly, it's a bit of a joke as I've not met any other Nigerian Newcastle fans besides my father and I. Even most of my cousins generally follow a London team. Watch your back pal. I've got Naija connections. A military coup is in the works. Your throne will be mine.

Everybody thinks they are a creative central midfielder. He's tiny so he would have to play just behind the striker, so not sure where he would fit into our team if he doesn't want to play out wide.

Hey this isn't a Super Eagles vs. Black Stars thing now is it. Put that aside for now. Kingston is better than anything we have in centre midfield for sure. Apparently going for just £3 million too. what? This has nothing to do with that. If we are going after Ghanian midfielders I'd much rather we get Appiah for free (same age as Kingston), Anthony Annan, Ahmed Barusso, etc. Although, to be fair, I mostly see him play with Ghana on the right flank, which isn't his natural position I guess. Regardless, I'd still not like to sign someone who must be near 30 who hasn't ever played in a top league. His brother really is s*** though. You know, Richard Kingson of Wigan. He's terrible. The owner of his club called him a waste of space last year. I'm amazed he plays in Europe, never mind the Premier League. Kingston was 28 this year, is in good health and is being made available for a good fee. Kingston really is much better through the middle than out on the right. Appiah appears to be damaged as surely someone would have moved for him by now? All the others you mentioned I'm not sure what their status' are as far as transfers go. By the way at what ceremony exactly where you crowned leader of the Nigerian mags? Pray tell?

Hey this isn't a Super Eagles vs. Black Stars thing now is it. Put that aside for now. Kingston is better than anything we have in centre midfield for sure. Apparently going for just £3 million too.

I like him. Yeah, I think we all know that Parky. Just make sure he signs this time.

Yellow card, Red card, Race card? What's the difference?

Kinnear and Wise go back and so I'm pretty sure players will be recruited like they were through the summer and Joe will be more likely to work within that system. I think all Joe's talk of being in total control is just a front. I'm sure a big part of Kinnear being brought in and being given an extended contract was under the condition he worked with the system, seeing as the system was kept in place ahead of Keegan. Wouldn't make musch sense to then bring in another manager who was dead against it, which is probably why we didn't end up with someone more renowned than Kinnear.

Hearts are listening to offers apparently. Experienced, international box to box midfielder who is definitely quality and has a lot of bite. Would be an excellent signing.

Well, well, well isn't that just a kick in the teeth. The Spurs destroyer out? People really have to be careful what they wish for. I blame Optimistic nut. Seems he will get his fantasy strikeforce of Owen and Viduka upfront.

Brummie I haven't caught enough of your games this season but how is Cuellar coming along. He seems to be playing at right back a lot. How's he coping?

Brummie I noticed Reo-Coker was left out again this weekend. He's coming to the Toon I tell thee. O'Neill is beggin us not to make Vill have to pay the full £12 million for the average Milner and so we'll be having Reo-Coker as remaining payment.

I see why you would say that about the bitterness, and it's nothing against you or Villa. It's just a combination of how pants he was for us, then the contract thing after 12 months of having just signed one. Seriously, he is one of the most irritating players to watch ever, particularly when your team is struggling.

A base salary of £80,000 a week with incentives to boost that is a very very good offer. I really can't fault the powers that be for that.

Shola For absolute f***s sake. It's more likely we'd play Phil Neville up front. Considering Moyes was interested in Alan Smith you ought to be chuffed if he went for Shola instead mate. Would rather pay 5m for Shola than get Smith for free I know! I can't believe how offended 1878 was by the suggestion. Hopefully Smithy will be fit enough in time to join them.

Shola For absolute f***s sake. It's more likely we'd play Phil Neville up front. Considering Moyes was interested in Alan Smith you ought to be chuffed if he went for Shola instead mate.