Guest Deep456 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed his fantasy transfer target is Barcelona's former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry. (Various) From bbc.co.uk Made me chuckle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i think its a done deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnson293 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3119637,00.html Sky Sports seem to be running with this, despite it clearly being a hypothetical answer he gave??!!! Though, how many thought we would actually sign Owen after Souness said he was the player he would want to sign on a similar radio phone-in?? Nailed on then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 He is right, a club going in the right direction can attract players.. We are sadly not though at the moment. On Henry, looking at Arsenal this season they are playing better without him. I don't think we need that kind of personality whether it is a reality or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That's a first, the media distorting something about Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Is he not aware that Henry has a permenent injury and will never be the player he was? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 We should be looking for the NEXT Henry, not the one who is past his 30th Birthday, but its a good thing that KK is prepared to aim high when the time comes to make top signings - the problem is that players also want to aim high so its necessary to get some success first if you want the best....as has been said, Arsenal are not missing him, they have got Adebayor doing the biz instead ; AND he's better in the air.... Having said that, I'm sure KK was just using Henry as an example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Probably (hopefully), that's just a passing comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Sweet baby Jesus and the orphans man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Jesus wept. He gets asked if he could sign anyone, who would it be, he says Henry and the media leap into action. The British media really is a fucking joke! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Oh mann role on the end of the summer transfer window, the speculation is going to be far worse than it ever has been before.. http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/02/08/keegan-seeks-world-stars-to-fire-up-united-61634-20450639/ Keegan seeks world stars to fire up United Feb 8 2008 by Luke Edwards, The Journal KEVIN Keegan will once again look to stun the rest of the Premier League in the transfer market as he insisted he will find the players to reignite Newcastle United. Keegan is aware of those who doubt he will be able to re-establish the Magpies as one of European football’s elite after 11 years away from Tyneside but, typically, he refused to allow anyone to put a limit on his ambition. With the present set of players effectively on trial until the end of the season, Keegan is adamant he will be looking to sprinkle some much needed stardust on the squad when he finally gets to operate in the transfer market in the summer. “We’d like to fetch in three or four players who can set the other players alight that we’ve already got here,” said Keegan, who revealed his dream transfer target would be Barcelona striker Thierry Henry. “I’d like to bring players here that amaze people. Not just talk about being a big club, but show we are by our actions and the players who we bring here. “You do that by building up a trust with the people who provide the finance, getting the right players at the right price, that builds up trust and then others will come. It’s easy to get players to a club when it is flying in the right direction. “Why rule it out? People limit themselves, but “we can’t” isn’t an answer. We got people others didn’t think we could last time. Can we do it again? If we can get this club moving in the right direction we’ve certainly got the owner to provide the money to get those players.” Keegan added: “I want to strengthen all areas of the team. We tried to hijack the Jonathan Woodgate deal to Tottenham and we’re looking for some leaders, because you can’t have enough of them. “A defender who can defend, but who is also comfortable with the ball. We want some creativity, we’ve got some genuine players who can pass the ball and will pass the ball better when they are confident, but in terms of opening teams up, we’re probably a little bit limited. Emre is the only one.” Nevertheless, while United’s manager cannot ignore the rebuilding project he needs to embark on at the end of the season, he also admitted he is wary of being dragged into a relegation battle following the team’s slide down the table. Newcastle have taken just three points from the last 24 and, with an away trip to high-flying Aston Villa at the weekend followed by the arrival of Manchester United to St James’s Park next week, Keegan admitted his side are in danger of being dragged into trouble. “The one word we didn’t use last time when we came up was that we’ve got to consolidate, but that’s a bit different this time,” said Keegan. “First of all we have to get enough points to be safe, that’s the first priority and we’ve got tough fixtures, I knew that when I took over. “We’re just on the edge of it and we’ve got to make sure we don’t get to sucked into it.” And, although, he believes Mike Ashley could prove to be one of English football’s most generous benefactors, he has urged the club’s owners to realise the size of the task ahead of them. “We should be fifth or sixth in the Premier League if you look at crowds and finance, it’s us and Tottenham, but it’s about much more than that in football,” said Keegan, who was answering questions from fans on a talk-in on BBC Radio Newcastle last night. “We’ve got most of the things that other football clubs only dream about, the stadium, the fans and that annoys people, but it’s not a level playing field anymore. “Some of those clubs have really kicked on to the detriment of the others. Consider Tottenham, look at their spending and the number of players they’ve brought in and shipped out to try and bridge that gap (with the big four) and it tells you something about where we have to go. “But he (Ashley) will be the best owner in the world if we can convince him we’re going down the right track and we need something to take us to the next stage.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Oh mann role on the end of the summer transfer window, the speculation is going to be far worse than it ever has been before.. And if it's possible people moaning even more so than before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goalfather Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Our problem is that we are always looking for that "glory buy". Henry is past it, he will never be the same player that carried Arsenal. The fact remains that there are many quality players out there who can add value to the squad. Our squad needs an injection of pace and dynamism.. We need some defensive steel in the middle of the park and we need to ship Smith out and buy a proper striker. We are currently scavenging the BIG FOUR GARBAGE for players they neither need or want anymore. I am still pissed that we could have gotten Lassanna Diarra or Pape Bouba Diop to anchor our midfield but instead opted for Geremi and Barton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Fuck me, already had two different people say KK is having a laugh if he thinks he can sign Henry. Did they not fuckin listen to the interview? jeeeeeesus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 “We’d like to fetch in three or four players who can set the other players alight that we’ve already got here,” said Keegan He already has one of them in Joey and he wants three more? Just a few cans of lighter fuel in the changing rooms and it'll all flare up I'm sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Just how easy would it be to work for the press these days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 31 next season, no thanks. Great player, one of the best, but not what we need. We need to do this properly and build for the future, we've got far too many old and past it players in the team that we need to get rid of nevermind adding a very expensive ageing jewel to the geriatric crown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I don't know what's funnier, taking this seriously or saying you wouldn't want him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 We should be looking for the NEXT Henry, not the one who is past his 30th Birthday. Dead right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I don't know what's funnier, taking this seriously or saying you wouldn't want him here. Its reported, KK is talking about it so i'm talking about it. Problem? Fuk me, you cannot comment on anything around here unless you get permission first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I don't know what's funnier, taking this seriously or saying you wouldn't want him here. Its reported, KK is talking about it so i'm talking about it. Problem? Fuk me, you cannot comment on anything around here unless you get permission first. Toys out the pram there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I don't know what's funnier, taking this seriously or saying you wouldn't want him here. Its reported, KK is talking about it so i'm talking about it. Problem? Fuk me, you cannot comment on anything around here unless you get permission first. Toys out the pram there No, i'm getting my toys stolen off me by the boogie man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I am a canny dancer like. You have my permission to continue talking shite btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I am a canny dancer like. You have my permission to continue talking shite btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I am a canny dancer like. You have my permission to continue talking shite btw. I apologise for not biting to your usual bullshit mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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