Dave Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1106048,00.html Beye Watch: Geordie Welcome Was So Special By Craig Hope MAGPIES new boy Habib Beye admits he was touched by the reception he received from the Toon Army before Saturday's win over Wigan. The 29-year-old Senegal star was unveiled to the St.James' Park crowd after penning a three-year contract at Gallowgate on Friday. And the Geordies certainly gave the former Marseille skipper a typical Tyneside welcome as they stood to applaud and cheer their latest signing. The noise generated by the black and white supporters was such that Habib admits it took him completely by surprise. "When I went out onto the pitch before kick-off it was amazing," he told nufc.co.uk. "The reception the fans gave me was incredible and it made me feel so welcome. "I said to my dad and agent when I came off the pitch that I couldn't believe how much they applauded me. "Hopefully that is a sign of things to come and I can have a good relationship with the Newcastle fans." And Beye is looking forward to having those fans on his side after recalling the memory of when he played at St.James' Park in the UEFA Cup semi-final in 2004. "I remember how much pressure the fans put on us on that night," he added. "It was a great atmosphere and I can't wait to play for Newcastle at St.James' Park, that will be a special moment." Beye has returned to France for a couple of days but will be back on Tyneside this week when he will join his team-mates at the club's Benton-based training ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 He's a hero by default really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 What a random change to make in the thread title. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Is Beye no longer a Senegal international then? Appears to have only played 10 games for them in his career anyway. Thought he would be a regular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I don't get the title in relation to the article? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well the title hints at the fact any RB would have been given a rapturous reception because he wasn't Carr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Aye - Dave's implying that the crowd are cheering at the fact that Carr won't be playing, whereas Beye thinks the applause is for him. Uhuhuhu, good one Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scorpius Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 mackems.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Surprised he said all that given tha the marseille fans are some of the most passionate in Europe. HOpefully we will outdo them in his eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 maybe hes just buttering us up ! good player spin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Is Beye no longer a Senegal international then? Appears to have only played 10 games for them in his career anyway. Thought he would be a regular. he's a Senegal "star", they said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I think the only right back who would have not got a cheer would have been Mark Delaney! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Surprised he said all that given tha the marseille fans are some of the most passionate in Europe. HOpefully we will outdo them in his eyes. yep, that's what i was thinking. Rozenhal said something similar too, which is quite strange, as PSG and Marseille have the noisiest supporters in France.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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