sempuki Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Mort's big cash promise Sep 23 2007 by Neil Farrington, Sunday Sun NEWCASTLE chairman Chris Mort last night promised big money for Sam Allardyce in the January transfer window . . . As they already begin to plan a worldwide talent trek in search of some of the best youngsters on the planet. Mort sanctioned nine new signings this summer, but says more are to follow. “Our minds are already turned to who we might bring in . . . and we’d like the focus to be on bringing in players that we can develop over the long term,” said the new United supremo. Meanwhile, speculation is mounting that Newcastle striker Michael Owen hopes to continue playing without a hernia operation until after England’s Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia next month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 where was this a few months ago? still, well done- good to see that the derby game wasn't a complete failure, just showed the nufc big-boys what we're seriously lacking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I'll we need the cash after Given, martins and Taylor all fk off from the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko1892 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Good to see that he is cartrying on his financial backing after a busy summer, fair play to the guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest musika Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I'll we need the cash after Given, martins and Taylor all fk off from the club. Given won't leave - Taylor is unlikely - Martins on the other hand, is unfortunately looking pretty good to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Mort's big cash promise Sep 23 2007 by Neil Farrington, Sunday Sun NEWCASTLE chairman Chris Mort last night promised big money for Sam Allardyce in the January transfer window . . . As they already begin to plan a worldwide talent trek in search of some of the best youngsters on the planet. Mort sanctioned nine new signings this summer, but says more are to follow. ?Our minds are already turned to who we might bring in . . . and we?d like the focus to be on bringing in players that we can develop over the long term,? said the new United supremo. Meanwhile, speculation is mounting that Newcastle striker Michael Owen hopes to continue playing without a hernia operation until after England?s Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia next month. ...develop over the long term? We need 2/3 the finished article now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Mort's big cash promise Sep 23 2007 by Neil Farrington, Sunday Sun NEWCASTLE chairman Chris Mort last night promised big money for Sam Allardyce in the January transfer window . . . As they already begin to plan a worldwide talent trek in search of some of the best youngsters on the planet. Mort sanctioned nine new signings this summer, but says more are to follow. ?Our minds are already turned to who we might bring in . . . and we?d like the focus to be on bringing in players that we can develop over the long term,? said the new United supremo. Meanwhile, speculation is mounting that Newcastle striker Michael Owen hopes to continue playing without a hernia operation until after England?s Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia next month. ...develop over the long term? We need 2/3 the finished article now. Same paper....different article. CHAIRMAN Chris Mort insists Newcastle will never end their trophy drought until they learn how to overcome hurdles such as that facing them at Arsenal on Tuesday. United face the Gunners in the third round of the Carling Cup – a competition that represents the Magpies’ best chance of a first domestic trophy since 1955. And despite a tricky-looking draw against buoyant opposition, Mort believes United now have players capable of pulling them through. But the chairman’s boldest promise is to scour the world – from January onwards – for top-class youngsters and seasoned professionals capable of matching Arsenal in the long term. “Frankly, if we’re going to win anything, Arsenal away is the sort of game we have to play in, and try to get a result that will put them out of the competition,” says Mort. “If we accept a position where we aren’t going to be capable of beating the likes of Arsenal in a cup game, we’re never going to win a cup. “If you look at the signings we’ve made, there are strikers and midfielders, but the real focus has been on strengthening the defence, and I think that’s is going to be crucial if we’re going to compete in any competition. “We have to be a tougher side to beat and we have to be capable of going away from home and getting victories. “The Premier League is a very physical league and the players we brought in – players like Joey Barton and Alan Smith – are very capable of holding their own against any side. “We’ve also had a real focus on players who have real heart on the pitch because we want the right balance of skill and athleticism, but we also want players who have the right sort of spirit to compete for the club.” But Mort’s long-term sights are set far beyond Tuesday night – and a player hunt that will span the globe. “Our minds are already turned to who we might bring in and, in an ideal world, we’d like the focus to be on bringing in players that we can develop over the long term,” he adds. “We’ve half an eye, not specifically on January, but on how we take the club forward over the years to come. “Whilst our first major priority was to make sure we sorted out the first-team squad and had a squad capable of competing in the Premiership, we want to bring in some younger players of all kinds of age groups. “We haven’t set Sam a target of what position we want to end up in or what we want out of this season, but Sam and myself are working hard to get the squad into good shape and get a sense that we are moving in the right direction.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 It reads like he's learning fast. Can only be good news, I dont think my head can take more transfer speculation this soon though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Why does this make him a top bloke? It's not his own money the club will be spending is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Why does this make him a top bloke? It's not his own money the club will be spending is it? You're right, he's clearly not a top bloke. Its just refreshing to hear the right sort of things coming from the board room Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sittingontheball Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I reckon we could develop Deco over the long term. Him and Riquelme. I'll buy Mike Ashley a new shirt myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Mort's big cash promise Sep 23 2007 by Neil Farrington, Sunday Sun NEWCASTLE chairman Chris Mort last night promised big money for Sam Allardyce in the January transfer window . . . As they already begin to plan a worldwide talent trek in search of some of the best youngsters on the planet. Mort sanctioned nine new signings this summer, but says more are to follow. ?Our minds are already turned to who we might bring in . . . and we?d like the focus to be on bringing in players that we can develop over the long term,? said the new United supremo. Meanwhile, speculation is mounting that Newcastle striker Michael Owen hopes to continue playing without a hernia operation until after England?s Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia next month. ...develop over the long term? We need 2/3 the finished article now. Tbh, I wouldn't mind doing something like Bremen did two years ago in signing a great prospect in Diego and developing him into a world class player just within two seasons... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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