Benwell Lad Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 One of last nights NE news programmes (think it was ITV) said on their sports bulletin that "Sunderland had been by far the most successful NE team in the summer transfer market" leading into a story about Saha. I'm not sure they have. Chances are that Keane has merely continued in last summers vein of reckless spending. I don't think any of their signings would have excited either Newcastle or Boro fans, in fact I think they smack of desperation and the salaries they are having to pay to get these average/squad players to move to Wearyside proves that. The pick is probably Malbranque who was good at Fulham and ok at Spurs, but lets face it if he'd had realistic options he wouldn't have gone to Sunderland. We'll see, but as normal with the mackems it could all end in tears. So local broadcasters be careful before you use words like "successful" about Sundeland's transfer moves, it may just be that Keegan and Southgate's more patient, astute approach and Keegan's stated policy of only buying when players better than those he already has become available, may prove to be more SUCCESSFUL in the long run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Fair point, it's ridiculous to say at this point who has been more successful in the transfer market, Sunderland have done OK but so have we. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Much less is expected of Sunderland, so yes by their standards they have done ok. If we had made their signings though they would be labeled as overpaid players on their way down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hmmm Sunderland have signed Malbranque, Diouf, and Chimbonda. Players that not a few posters have championed on these boards. [Not me. Well, maybe Diouf] In any case, all three are proven Prem players. I'd say that it is pretty reasonable to assume that they have had a successful summer. Who knows how well Gutierrez will do? Or Bassong? Or Guthrie? And Coloccini isn't official. Saying that they've done well is a fair assessment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Loads more CR*P . . . http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/08/08/exclusive-mike-ashley-says-he-is-not-selling-newcastle-115875-20688781/ http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/localsport/3579952.SPURS_TALK__Ramos_to_make_shock___12m_bid_for_Magpies_striker_/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1042736/Keegan-Ashley-row-Everton-Smith.html http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Premier+League/Newcastle+United Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 i've said it before and it's time to say it again............. Can you hear them talking about us Telling lies, is that a surprise Can you see them, see right through them They have no shield, nothing must be revealed It doesn't matter what they say, no one listens anyway Our lips are sealed There's a weapon that we can use in our defense silence Well just look at them, look right through them That's when they disappear, that's when we lose the fear It doesn't matter what they say, in the jealous games people play Our lips are sealed It doesn't matter what they say, no one's listening anyway Our lips are sealed Hush, my darling, don't you cry Guardian angel, forget their lies Can you hear them talking about us Telling lies, well that's no surprise Can you see them, see right through them They have no shield, nothing must be revealed It doesn't matter what they say in the jealous games people play Our lips are sealed Pay no mind to what they say, it doesn't matter anyway Our lips are sealed Our lips are sealed Our lips are sealed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 a mentions in the current private eye for NUFC.about the hypocritical handwringing about joey barton in the news of the screws who still see fit to employ rob shepherd (as already pointed out by someone on here) after being sentenced to 14month for assault or even that rags editor rebekah wade who spent a night in the cells for beating up her hubby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/46717/Smith-up-in-chaos-at-Newcastle/ SMITH UP IN CHAOS AT NEWCASTLE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 They can make the most innocent of events sound like a disaster! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1042913/Keegan-dealt-blow-trusted-assistant-Cox-leaves-Newcastle.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samag Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 from today star. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/46811/I-ll-let-Kevin-spend-on-big-names/ not that bad today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 A civil war may not have broken out at Newcastle yet but a further row is brewing between Kevin Keegan and those in charge. Keegan has been left so dispirited by the lack of transfer activity at St James’ Park this summer, a part of the club he now has minimal involvement in, that he believes a top 10 finish is probably beyond his team. That will sit uncomfortably with Mike Ashley, who in his first in-depth interview since he took over, given to a club magazine, stated that he expected silverware and a push for the top four in the Premier League. But the collision over Alan Smith’s future has further emphasised the cracks that are appearing in a relationship that only began in January. Keegan does not want to lose Smith on the eve of the new campaign, a fact he publicly reiterated last Wednesday. Ashley, however, would like to offload a player who has not scored a goal in a competitive game since he paid £6 million for him last summer. Newcastle United will hold a behind closed doors friendly on Thursday in a desperate attempt to get Michael Owen fit for their opening league game with Manchester United next Sunday. Owen has not kicked a ball all summer, but if he shows any form of fitness, Keegan will take the gamble and play him. “We need a game in mid-week, possibly Thursday for Michael,” he said. “Normally at the start of a season you wouldn’t want to risk any players, not Michael Owen or Alan Smith. If there is a doubt I will leave them out.” “By mid-week we will know. It will be Michael or myself who will decide if he is fit enough to come into a Premier League game.” http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/newcastle/2531523/Kevin-Keegan-braced-for-new-Newcaste-row---Football.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 "A civil war may not have broken out at Newcastle yet but a further row is brewing" So a row hasn't happened, but a _further_ one might? Duh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Wow, it's actually got to the point where you can predict what they're going to write. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 What 'further row' are they even speculating on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Now, Chris Waddle is saying that Keegan could 'walk out' by Christmas. What a load . . . http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/08/09/newcastle-need-to-invest-100million-to-help-kevin-keegan-rebuild-the-side-115875-20690515/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Now, Chris Waddle is saying that Keegan could 'walk out' by Christmas. What a load . . . http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/08/09/newcastle-need-to-invest-100million-to-help-kevin-keegan-rebuild-the-side-115875-20690515/ He wasn't known as Judas for nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I fucking hate that sausage making Mackem cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 What an absolute bucketload of horseshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 bit harsh on waddle... fantastic footballer but was always a bit thick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/newcastle/2531523/Kevin-Keegan-braced-for-new-Newcaste-row---Football.html "Keegan has been left so dispirited by the lack of transfer activity at St James’ Park this summer, a part of the club he now has minimal involvement in, that he believes a top 10 finish is probably beyond his team. That will sit uncomfortably with Mike Ashley, who in his first in-depth interview since he took over, given to a club magazine, stated that he expected silverware and a push for the top four in the Premier League. But the collision over Alan Smith’s future has further emphasised the cracks that are appearing in a relationship that only began in January." Not a word about the win against Valencia or the Coloccini signing. I hate these fucking people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Ashley completely predicted that type of story in the interview too. Fuck the press, seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/newcastle/2531523/Kevin-Keegan-braced-for-new-Newcaste-row---Football.html "Keegan has been left so dispirited by the lack of transfer activity at St James’ Park this summer, a part of the club he now has minimal involvement in, that he believes a top 10 finish is probably beyond his team. That will sit uncomfortably with Mike Ashley, who in his first in-depth interview since he took over, given to a club magazine, stated that he expected silverware and a push for the top four in the Premier League. But the collision over Alan Smith’s future has further emphasised the cracks that are appearing in a relationship that only began in January." Not a word about the win against Valencia or the Coloccini signing. I hate these f***ing people. As for the above...I read the interview and it does not state ANY of that. Once again, anyone who believes the press about the above must be slightly simple. Now, Chris Waddle is saying that Keegan could 'walk out' by Christmas. What a load . . . http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/08/09/newcastle-need-to-invest-100million-to-help-kevin-keegan-rebuild-the-side-115875-20690515/ He wasn't known as Judas for nothing. And as for this little number by the press...I'm sure this interview is around 3 weeks old. Whats the matter Daily Mirror...the Ashley interview put the kiabosh on your rumour mill and speculation regarding everything else so that you have to rehash old interviews with ex players? (from a makem I may add also...fuck all this Geordie lad bollocks with Waddle - he grew up in Sunderland and supported them as a kid). Bonafide arseholes the lot of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Believes a top 10 finish is beyond the club.. (no current quote) ...taken from the interview after the Chelsea game, but not quoted as it would be too obvious. I haven't bought a newspaper in years - it riles me up even reading excerpts on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I thought Keegan looked in great shape and extremely relaxed in post match interviews. Probably happy that he HAS succeeded in bringing extra quality to his squad - just as he said he wanted to. Don't suppose the papers will be reporting that though. Strange how the thug Keane who was allegedly throwing things at his own players last season and looks like he may well have wasted another shed load of money bringing in overpriced rejects (Spit the Dog etc) seems to get an easy ride from the newspapers. Will that change soon ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article4500458.ece Caulkin writes another decent article but the headline is a bit strong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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