Rich Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Signs are not good on transfers: Kev Alan Oliver KEVIN KEEGAN has admitted the transfer deadline is likely to pass Newcastle United by. It’s not exactly the news United supporters want to hear coming hard on last night’s 3-0 defeat by Arsenal at The Emirates – the same scoreline when the two teams met in the FA Cup on Saturday. But Keegan quickly added that there will be exciting times ahead in the summer when he expects to bring in several top-class players. The Chronicle revealed yesterday that United had slapped in a bid for Derby County’s exciting teenager Giles Barnes, but Rams boss Paul Jewell did not want to know. Keegan does not think the Barnes deal can be resurrected or that there is time to sign anyone else who can strengthen his squad before midnight tomorrow. And while you can never say never as far as United are concerned, Keegan told me: “I’ll be honest with you – I’ve sat down and looked, and there isn’t anyone out there who is going to strengthen us better than when the four players to come back from the African Nations Cup.” If Keegan does not expect to be involved in any last-day buying, he is clearly not interested in letting any of his first-team squad go. Several clubs have been eyeing United players such as strikers Shola Ameobi and Andy Carroll. But the United boss added: “I cannot let anybody go out. I’ve had inquiries for three players – one loan and two to sell – but I can’t do it. It would be madness. “It would be impossible to sell as I haven’t got enough players.” United are hoping to add one player to their staff in the next 48 hours but he is a young Italian who, if he does put pen to paper, is likely to be one for the future. So after talking about bringing in three or four players a fortnight ago Keegan has had to have a reality check. To make matters worse, not only did United lose last night but they have now picked up just a single point out of their last six games and have failed to score in their last four Premier League matches. And N’Zogbia’s booking last night brings a one-match ban, meaning that he will sit out the game at Villa Park a week on Saturday. But at least Joey Barton is back in the picture after coming off the bench last night to only mild taunts from the Arsenal supporters, while Emre completed his three-match ban and is available for Sunday’s derby match with Middlesbrough at St James’s Park. This leaves Mark Viduka, but only the Aussie striker seems to knows whether he will be ready to face his former club. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/01/30/signs-are-not-good-on-transfers-kev-72703-20412227/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Most unblanced, toothless squad in the premiership for the rest of the season, well done NUFC, at least you got Wise in eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I'm not giving up the ghost until the window closes like, but it's not looking great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Don't know what to think.... ? ? ? ? ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Most unblanced, toothless squad in the premiership for the rest of the season, well done NUFC, at least you got Wise in eh? It's ok putting the plans for the future in place, but what if we're in the championship next season? Not saying we will but never say never in football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I refuse to listen to any article written by Alan 'socks off' Oliver. He can give me all the Keegan quotes in the world, I aint buying it. Could be a smokescreen for Kaka! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Most unblanced, toothless squad in the premiership for the rest of the season, well done NUFC, at least you got Wise in eh? come on nufc ...you know toons taylor just loves getting people in...no matter what quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodson Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Its sane not to make panic buys. We will get a hell of a summer. Van Buyten Riise C.Poulsen Van der Vaart Maxi Rodriguez Johan Elmander :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I refuse to listen to any article written by Alan 'socks off' Oliver. He can give me all the Keegan quotes in the world, I aint buying it. Could be a smokescreen for Kaka! Smokescreen... now there's a word you see without fail towards the end of every transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 The squad isn't great, but it's more than good enough to finish mid-table with the right direction. I can't believe that this is anything other than simply not being able to get players in that are significant upgrades. Why bring a load of new faces in only to want them all replaced again in the summer? Keegan had what, two weeks? Starting from cold, it's no surprise he's not found anyone worth taking a risk on. My worry now shifts on to whether Keegan can provide the lift we desperately need on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Its sane not to make panic buys. We will get a hell of a summer. Van Buyten Riise C.Poulsen Van der Vaart Maxi Rodriguez Johan Elmander :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 The squad isn't great, but it's more than good enough to finish mid-table with the right direction. I can't believe that this is anything other than simply not being able to get players in that are significant upgrades. Why bring a load of new faces in only to want them all replaced again in the summer? Keegan had what, two weeks? Starting from cold, it's no surprise he's not found anyone worth taking a risk on. My worry now shifts on to whether Keegan can provide the lift we desperately need on the pitch. he did..woodgate and barnes (that we know of). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Most unblanced, toothless squad in the premiership for the rest of the season, well done NUFC, at least you got Wise in eh? It's ok putting the plans for the future in place, but what if we're in the championship next season? Not saying we will but never say never in football Without any signings thats an even greater possibility right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Most unblanced, toothless squad in the premiership for the rest of the season, well done NUFC, at least you got Wise in eh? come on nufc ...you know toons taylor just loves getting people in...no matter what quality. I like quality players and would of liek to see some at my club for once in a bluemoon, problem with that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Its sane not to make panic buys. We will get a hell of a summer. Van Buyten Riise C.Poulsen Van der Vaart Maxi Rodriguez Johan Elmander :-) I'm surprised more people don't mention this player when suggesting possible signings.. fantastic talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 that alvaro bloke seems to think he's had a medical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 The squad isn't great, but it's more than good enough to finish mid-table with the right direction. I can't believe that this is anything other than simply not being able to get players in that are significant upgrades. Why bring a load of new faces in only to want them all replaced again in the summer? Keegan had what, two weeks? Starting from cold, it's no surprise he's not found anyone worth taking a risk on. My worry now shifts on to whether Keegan can provide the lift we desperately need on the pitch. he did..woodgate and barnes (that we know of). They aren't really risks though are they? I meant more this procession of foreign players we've been supposedly linked with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Most unblanced, toothless squad in the premiership for the rest of the season, well done NUFC, at least you got Wise in eh? It's ok putting the plans for the future in place, but what if we're in the championship next season? Not saying we will but never say never in football Without any signings thats an even greater possibility right now. thats the difference...you say "any" i say "quality" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Calm down everyone, we'll scapre this season through and start all over again in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I thought the Barnes deal may have been done but it seems we are not willing to pay more than £1.5mill for him, yet if we think he will improve our squad why are we not willing to pay more ? I think Derby wanted around £3mill, is that to much for a player that will improve us? Not even a loan deal for anyone being looked at? seems a little strange to have given up already with a day and a half left to go int he transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 given beye faye taylor enrique milner barton/butt/emre charles duff owen/oba viduka/smith more than good enough to stay up imo. i can understand peoples disappointment at no-one coming in, but we changed manager just over 2 weeks ago and are going through huge change. once again we are going to have to put this season down to transition, get behind the lads and get ready for the summer clearout and next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Nothing we didnt expect cant say im not disappointed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I thought the Barnes deal may have been done but it seems we are not willing to pay more than £1.5mill for him, yet if we think he will improve our squad why are we not willing to pay more ? I think Derby wanted around £3mill, is that to much for a player that will improve us? Not even a loan deal for anyone being looked at? seems a little strange to have given up already with a day and a half left to go int he transfer window. Are you just making these figures up man? Fucking hell, no wonder people are disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Nothing we didnt expect cant say im not disappointed i thought we'd get one or two in and yes i'm a bit disappointed aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I thought the Barnes deal may have been done but it seems we are not willing to pay more than £1.5mill for him, yet if we think he will improve our squad why are we not willing to pay more ? I think Derby wanted around £3mill, is that to much for a player that will improve us? Not even a loan deal for anyone being looked at? seems a little strange to have given up already with a day and a half left to go int he transfer window. Are you just making these figures up man? f****** hell, no wonder people are disappointed. Nope, those are the figures that were doing the rounds in the media. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article3273318.ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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