NSG Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Sunday Sun - Newcastle trail French striker Jimmy Briand Oct 28 2007 by Neil Farrington, Sunday Sun NEWCASTLE are on the trail of young French striker Jimmy Briand. United scouts have watched the 22-year-old Rennes starlet on several occasions this season, with a view to a possible move. Magpies boss Sam Allardyce tracked Briand, who combines physical presence with impressive pace, while in charge at Bolton last season. And Newcastle could launch a bid for the France international in January, regardless of the future of Michael Owen or Obafemi Martins. With Martins on African Nations Cup duty in the New Year, Mark Viduka’s fitness a concern and Shola Ameobi struggling to impress Allardyce, Briand is potentially a worthwhile addition to United’s striking options. He recently signed a new contract with Rennes and leads their scoring charts this season with three goals, having emerged in 2006/07 in partnership with the now Portsmouth striker, John Utaka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 good player, lots of potential that he hasn't quite fulfilled yet. very fast and very direct so an impact player that would bide his time on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 could he have been here on thursday? because there was someone training with the squad who didnt actually play for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 http://images.worldcupblog.org/fra/briand.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 As long as we are building a youthful squad for the future thats fine by me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Cant be a bad thing.. How does this bode for young andy then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Sunday Sun - Newcastle trail French striker Jimmy Briand Oct 28 2007 by Neil Farrington, Sunday Sun NEWCASTLE are on the trail of young French striker Jimmy Briand. United scouts have watched the 22-year-old Rennes starlet on several occasions this season, with a view to a possible move. Magpies boss Sam Allardyce tracked Briand, who combines physical presence with impressive pace, while in charge at Bolton last season. And Newcastle could launch a bid for the France international in January, regardless of the future of Michael Owen or Obafemi Martins. With Martins on African Nations Cup duty in the New Year, Mark Viduka?s fitness a concern and Shola Ameobi struggling to impress Allardyce, Briand is potentially a worthwhile addition to United?s striking options. He recently signed a new contract with Rennes and leads their scoring charts this season with three goals, having emerged in 2006/07 in partnership with the now Portsmouth striker, John Utaka. Very good player and still developing. Like a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 oh, and he looks just like tom huddlestone. poor lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Loads of action on the tube like. Scored a lovely bicycle kick from a corner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 He certainly wouldn't be cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 He certainly wouldn't be cheap. Exactly what i wanted to say, he's very highly rated and i don't expect Rennes to sell him for anything less than 5m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RodrigoPalacio Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 He certainly wouldn't be cheap. Exactly what i wanted to say, he's very highly rated and i don't expect Rennes to sell him for anything less than 5m. Doubt we can afford 5million in our state Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WashyGeordie Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Never seen him or heard of him. But from the replies, he sounds like he'll be a good player. Height AND pace!!.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Never seen him or heard of him. But from the replies, he sounds like he'll be a good player. Height AND pace!!.. technique is necessary before both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 good player although a bit inconsistent....still young I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 He certainly wouldn't be cheap. Exactly what i wanted to say, he's very highly rated and i don't expect Rennes to sell him for anything less than 5m. Would be more than that, Pompey were in for him in the summer but were put off by an asking price of £7Million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 He certainly wouldn't be cheap. Exactly what i wanted to say, he's very highly rated and i don't expect Rennes to sell him for anything less than 5m. Would be more than that, Pompey were in for him in the summer but were put off by an asking price of £7Million. asking price has nothing to do with the real price........you know that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papo Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 not good enough i think Premiership defenders would eat him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 He certainly wouldn't be cheap. Exactly what i wanted to say, he's very highly rated and i don't expect Rennes to sell him for anything less than 5m. Would be more than that, Pompey were in for him in the summer but were put off by an asking price of £7Million. I wouldn't blink at £10m. My French mate tells me he is destined to become a fixture in the full French side. He's on Wengers list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 He certainly wouldn't be cheap. Exactly what i wanted to say, he's very highly rated and i don't expect Rennes to sell him for anything less than 5m. Would be more than that, Pompey were in for him in the summer but were put off by an asking price of £7Million. I wouldn't blink at £10m. My French mate tells me he is destined to become a fixture in the full French side. He's on Wengers list. Already been in the squad a few times, hasn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 He certainly wouldn't be cheap. Exactly what i wanted to say, he's very highly rated and i don't expect Rennes to sell him for anything less than 5m. Would be more than that, Pompey were in for him in the summer but were put off by an asking price of £7Million. I wouldn't blink at £10m. My French mate tells me he is destined to become a fixture in the full French side. He's on Wengers list. Already been in the squad a few times, hasn't he? Aha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Was a mint player on my FM 07 game when I was manager of Rennes Got to say, I haven't seen too much of him in real life, all I know is that he's highly rated in France. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RodrigoPalacio Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Biggest secret ever. Hope Mike rapes his cash flow for this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Get him in......cant be much worse than Shola! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prestonj1989 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Get him in......cant be much worse than Shola! Agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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