Guest Toon83 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1220102,00.html King Kev: I Want Ready-Made Premier Stars KEVIN Keegan says he wants to recruit ready-made Premier League players who have no need of a settling-in period. After the goalless draw against Bolton at St. James' Park which marked the start of his third spell with United, and second as manager, Keegan outlined his transfer needs. He said: "What I would like to do is add to the players we've got ? but you've got to be tough in the Premier League. "Sometimes players are fetched in and are not used to it. Some great players have struggled at first to get into it, such as Thierry Henry, when he came from Monaco. "I prefer to bring in players who don't need settling in. But we've got some good players here - make no mistake about it. "I want to bring in three players, I know who they are, but we'll have to see if they are available." Keegan also said he knew all about the players he was inheriting at Newcastle United, despite almost three years out of the game. "I've watched games, but haven't been in the stadiums to watch games. I knew about these players, and I knew about the Bolton players." Any guesses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 A striker, a winger and a creative player I'd imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Sadly, Defoe, SWP and Bridge IMO. My view is that Defoe is too simliar to Owen but could be persuaded to get rid of Owen. That SWP would be a great addition but a hard one to get and that Enrique is a good player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Sadly, Defoe, SWP and Bridge IMO. My view is that Defoe is too simliar to Owen but could be persuaded to get rid of Owen. That SWP would be a great addition but a hard oen to get and that Enrique is a good player. Sounds to me like you're reading too much (i.e. anything at all) into what the rags say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 People said Shearer and Sir Les were too similar. I wouldn't worry about KK playing to small similar strikers up front myself as he'll have them doing different things, Defoe would be used to get behind defences more while Owen will be used as a goal hanger. Assuming that's who he's after of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 People said Shearer and Sir Les were too similar. I wouldn't worry about KK playing to small similar strikers up front myself as he'll have them doing different things, Defoe would be used to get behind defences more while Owen will be used as a goal hanger. Assuming that's who he's after of course. They did have two quality wingers both supplying them with ammunition though, or at times anyways. I did love it when we played 4-3-3 on occasion as well though back then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Sadly, Defoe, SWP and Bridge IMO. My view is that Defoe is too simliar to Owen but could be persuaded to get rid of Owen. That SWP would be a great addition but a hard oen to get and that Enrique is a good player. Sounds to me like you're reading too much (i.e. anything at all) into what the rags say. I hope i am Wullie. In truth i dont think he will be after them 3 specifically but i'd put money on at least one of them being a target, hopefully SWP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 People said Shearer and Sir Les were too similar. I wouldn't worry about KK playing to small similar strikers up front myself as he'll have them doing different things, Defoe would be used to get behind defences more while Owen will be used as a goal hanger. Assuming that's who he's after of course. They did have two quality wingers both supplying them with ammunition though, or at times anyways. I did love it when we played 4-3-3 on occasion as well though back then. 2-3-5 more like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Shearer/Ferdinand weren't a great partnership in the way Cole/Beardsley were, as in how both complimented each other and knew what the next was going to do. But they had the correct service so both just scored goal upon goal upon goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 would be nice to get a few shock transfers in, IE not defoe,brown etc etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObaStar Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I think he means berbatov, gerrard and John terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 bentley, berbatov, hyypia tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 surely he can't use Henry as an example, if anything the lesson you learn about him is that it is worthwhile to be patient and not just go out and get an inferior player because they don't need to adapt in the short-term. likewise there is talent outside our borders that is too good NOT to make a quick impact, Elano and Petrov and neither of them were particularly expensive. anyway i hope Berbatov is one, and that we aim to spend big and steal some of the 'stars' from similar teams to us, clubs like Villa, Everton, Spurs. not only does it strengthen us it weakens them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Sadly, Defoe, SWP and Bridge IMO. My view is that Defoe is too simliar to Owen but could be persuaded to get rid of Owen. That SWP would be a great addition but a hard oen to get and that Enrique is a good player. Sounds to me like you're reading too much (i.e. anything at all) into what the rags say. I hope i am Wullie. In truth i dont think he will be after them 3 specifically but i'd put money on at least one of them being a target, hopefully SWP. I really don't see him going after the other two. They're all players who have been linked with us for the last three or four windows at least. Lazy journalism at its finest. I think if proof were ever needed how much wank the journos talk, it's Jermaine Defoe. Last week, Harry Redknapp was set on making him his first signing for NUFC. Now Keegan is. What a load of shit. I'd take SWP for sure, but I can't see Chelsea letting him go at present. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObaStar Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 swp would be really good. we need a good right winger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Bridge? Why? Enrique looks solid. And has a decent turn of pace and has pretty good passing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Zidane coming back from retirement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObaStar Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 nah he aint prem proven Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbob Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I dont think there will be any surprises here, Bridge, SWP and Defoe sound about right. To be honest, would only want SWP, he'd play in a key position for us, not sure if his final ball is any good though. Wouldnt mind seeing a bit of a surprise though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericz Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1220102,00.html King Kev: I Want Ready-Made Premier Stars KEVIN Keegan says he wants to recruit ready-made Premier League players who have no need of a settling-in period. Any guesses? I will make some wild guesses: (1) Didier Drogba (2) Mikel Arteta (3) Micah Richards Like I said, wild guesses. Regards. Ericz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 What is positive is that he has them in mind. Which suggests there shall be enquires at least next week. Arteta or Cahill would be pleasant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I'm not suggesting him myself, but I think he'd be interested in Phil Neville. I don't know how well that would be received, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Arteta, Berbatov and SWP then i would consider giving Keegan till the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Arteta, Berbatov and SWP then i would consider giving Keegan till the end of the month. FYP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Micah Richards David Bentley Nico Krancjar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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