NUFC_Chris

You were actually going to essentially pay a tenner to watch this? No but my stepdad would when the bill comes through.

I've been watching the ESPN coverage again and Frank LeBoef was giving him a hard time saying he's a "street footballer", all skill but no work ethic, Keegan said he'd only be any good in home games. Both comments are total bollocks in my opinion. Hatem actually did a lot of tracking back and blocking runs yesterday, and last season some of our best moves away from home came through him: WBA, Swansea & Bolton away spring to mind.

As has been said his first touch was a mare, but when he picked up the ball on that left flank and ran with it I was impressed. I didn't realise he was that fast. Think he might start in the centre vs Atromitos?

I bloody hope that's all it is...

Bit worried about the our supposed "doubts" for tomorrow. 6 first teamers are doubtful according to the preview on .co.uk

Just watched his interview on nufctv, love the Dutch accent, he sounds like Shhteve Mclaran.

6.7 million I thinks a fair price. Ok they're upset they're losing him I can understand that, but the bitterness is making them look silly

I'm claiming I broke this first btw. ITK.

I'm starting to worry that people think I'm claiming I've just taken that. I found it on Google He's just arrived at Walkabout, Newcastle.

Rumbled

Looks like 5 past to 1 to me lol.

:frantic:

Haha, seems that random dutch tweet I dug out might actually be true.

Takkie ‏@VoetbalFilosoof RT @VoetbalFilosoof: #Anita op weg naar #Newcastle. #Gespot op #Schiphol. Vaarwel en good luck Vurnon! - @voetbalzonenl Translates: Takkie @ Football Philosopher RT @ Football Philosopher: # # Anita on the road to Newcastle. # # Spotted in Schiphol. Goodbye and good luck Vurnon! - @ Voetbalzonenl

Hopefully Pards will give Raiola a chinese burn til he submits.

The quotes on Ibra should tell you what sort of a bloke he is though, he'll play hard ball in order to get himself & the player the biggest pay day possible, and he doesn't mind upsetting people judging by the comments he made regarding Swedish fans.

The reason being it's well known we don't like dealing with agents & this Raiola chap seems to be the biggest leech/parasite of the lot. It will make negotiations re personal terms even more difficult, could be a problem if his wage demands are suddenly unreasonable.

This is looking less & less likely. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/08/15/vurnon-anita-s-agent-would-get-a-cut-in-nufc-deal-72703-31624666/2/

Squad is arguably weaker though, with a long season with lots of games. We already seem to be picking injuries.

Any more news or quotes from his dad/brother/nana's dog/agent?

We are probably wanting Sunderland to pay for his flight.

Aye but Cisse flew over specially from his ACON camp with Senegal, and flew back all in the same all day. Not under the same amount of pressure now I guess. Hopefully he's here today though.

We're going to bugger this up as well aren't we.

Don't believe much they have to say, they employ goons to sit and search twitter I'm sure of it.