Mr. Snrub Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article526027.ece SAM ALLARDYCE is weighing up a January swoop for Porto centre-back Bruno Alves. The Newcastle boss made a personal trip to Anfield on Wednesday night to watch the Portugal international in action. The Toon manager had already received good reports about Alves after sending scout Bobby Saxton to watch him earlier in the month. But Alves was part of a Porto defence that struggled to hold Liverpool’s Fernando Torres-inspired attack as they slumped to a 4-1 defeat. Now Allardyce must decide whether to make a bid for the 26-year-old defender, who was handed a first cap by Big Phil Scolari this year. Despite bringing in several new defenders since his arrival in the summer, Allardyce has been disappointed with the number of soft goals his team has conceded. Hmm, does this mean Fat Sam has had talks with Ashley and Mort about transfer activity in January.. But fucking hell, another defender - we need to start getting linked with good attacking players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Good player and can pass from the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Didn't he say he hadn't had talks with Mort and Ashley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Good player and can pass from the back. Haven't seen enough of him to base an opinion. Better than anything we've got? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Good player and can pass from the back. Haven't seen enough of him to base an opinion. Better than anything we've got? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 i don't think cb should be the focus area tbh - not unless we bring in someone really experienced in the pl. i'd rather pick a pairing of what we've got and give them a good run together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Great, another defender who was torn apart by Liverpool. Get him in, the more the merrier! I wonder if Besiktas have anyone we can buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Was obviously just a morale-boosting trip. 'See Mike, a Champions League team shipped 4 against that lot, at least we only conceded 3' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Didn't he say he hadn't had talks with Mort and Ashley? He said he has had and is still now having brief chats about January, lost the link to it tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 this will be why allardyce went to anfield to watch porto instead of going to watch blackburn v villa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 How about a couple of midfielders that can hold onto the ball and pass it!? Another defender won't change the amount of pressure the midfield(or lack of) puts on the backline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 How about a couple of midfielders that can hold onto the ball and pass it!? Another defender won't change the amount of pressure the midfield(or lack of) puts on the backline. And I doubt another couple of midfielders would do so either, as long as Big Sam persists in his strange team selections with players out of position and asking them to set out for a draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 We should be spending money on Quaresma or Lucho from Porto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Why don't we just forget the midfield and play 6 at the back with 4 up front (two big and two small) The 6 at the back could just hoof it up to the 4 up front. Problem solved. Next! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Great, another defender who was torn apart by Liverpool. Get him in, the more the merrier! I wonder if Besiktas have anyone we can buy. Personally, I thought Porto more than held there own in that match, with only a lucky penalty and some classy Torres play making the difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I didn't see the game to be honest. I just hate Sam Allardyce so much that i can't see any good in anything he does. I need to see my counsellor again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Why don't we just forget the midfield and play 6 at the back with 4 up front (two big and two small) The 6 at the back could just hoof it up to the 4 up front. Problem solved. Next! Crouch Zigic Martins ( New small striker ? ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 ..................................Shay Carr....Taylor...Roz...........Faye....Cacapa.....Enrique ........Crouch.....Owen......Zigic/Koller...Martins Perfect! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 He's not very good in all honesty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 He's not very good in all honesty. Perfect for newcastle then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven_MB Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 His transfers aren't going well are they, bought 3 CB's and a right back who can play CB and still wants more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Would rather use money on a proven premiership defender who doesnt need many games to settle down. Allardyce shouldnt be buying for the future now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 i still think we should sign wes brown Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I wonder how many defenders MR sam is gone be buy. Edmilson, Alves, Ben Haim .. the least go on and on I wonder where we are stoping Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Can we have a left back if he's out shopping too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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