Guest shearer_united Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think we should have a go at trying to get Gareth Barry. Its going to be tough since he wants to go to liverpool - but it won't hurt having a go. Not surprised in the slightest Keegan hasn't entered the race to sign Barry; two of the big 4 are desperate to buy him even at the hugely inflated price good player mind. The one I am surprised there has been no move for is David Bentley; he would be top of my list the lack of creativity and goals from midfield needs to be addressed more then anything and he would certainly add that also he would be ideal in Keegan's system right side of the three where Geremi played back end of last season. I agree with you on both counts; Barry does have a hugely "inflated price" and having David Bentley with be great !! He's an excellent player to bolster our squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article4368656.ece Keegan quoted as seeking "four quality players" apparently. I've not seen those quotes before anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/newcastle/article4368656.ece Keegan quoted as seeking "four quality players" apparently. I've not seen those quotes before anyway. not the positions i would have expected but then, that bit isn't in quotes anmd the bit in quotes says "about four" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 "... In an ideal world, Keegan said he would sign “about 20” players, but his priorities are a left back – after having one £3 million bid for Warnock rejected, Newcastle will renew contact with Blackburn Rovers – two centre halves and a creative midfield player." They're making assumptions there tbh. I'll be very disappointed if three defenders are Keegan's priority like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 and no striker, scary shit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 "... In an ideal world, Keegan said he would sign about 20 players, but his priorities are a left back after having one £3 million bid for Warnock rejected, Newcastle will renew contact with Blackburn Rovers two centre halves and a creative midfield player." They're making assumptions there tbh. I'll be very disappointed fucking amazed if three defenders are Keegan's priority like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 It isn't in quotes about the positions, but I hope we are in for another centre back, as long as it's not someone like Anton Ferdinand that is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I could live with left back, centre back (maybe one who can also cover a full back position), creative midfielder and a big striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I could live with left back, centre back (maybe one who can also cover a full back position), creative midfielder and a big striker. http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/8144/ilovelamppn8.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Four quality players could make all the difference to us. Dunno where those quotes are from though, they're obviously mixed in with the post-match comments he gave to the official site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 A centre-back would be good. But after that, another one is the last thing we need. New CB, Faye, Taylor, Caçapa, Edgar. Spot on that, imo, providing the new one is a decent player like. Left-back, centre-back, centre-mid, striker - as Jon says. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 if we dont sign at least 1 quality CB we can forget about a top 8 spot. 2 CB's would be ideal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjRoic6yXDg&feature=related Are you 'thescallywags' like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Fernando Meira from Stuttgart is set to leave the club. According to their general manager they have an offer from Spurs. Turkish clubs are also rumoured to be interested. He wouldn't be a bad player, good organiser, something that we are lacking. His fee is said to be around 5-6m Euro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 LB, DCM, 2XCB Its what we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 LB, DCM, 2XCB Its what we need. What about our lack of creativity? Do you expect that from the new DCM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 LB, DCM, 2XCB Its what we need. What about our lack of creativity? Do you expect that from the new DCM? NO I expect these players when they play to step up and create more, with a popper DCM giving them the freedom they need to push and and make things happen.. N'Zogbia Milner Gutierrez Duff Barton Butt Geremi Yeah okay a decent playmaker would be nice but lets face it our back four is very poor and we are desperate for a big man in the middle of the park to break things up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LondonMag Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 We need more than 4 players.we need 4 quality players.and imo 4 squad players - young players that that will be for the future.if we just add 4 more the squad will still be short of numbers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 LB, CB, AM and a fucking big CF is what we need IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 No back up for Beye? Also we need 2 new cbs that are both quality, we've enough medicore CBs only fit for being backups here. Also i think another winger, a quality one who can play both sides is needed aswell. We know Duff can be shit and we dont know how well Gutierrez will actually be, SWPs would be an ideal signing for us at the minute. Plus we need a new striker as all we really have is Martins and Owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 We need 5 signings Experienced Centre Half Centre half with top potential (eg Jonny Evans type) Left Back Playmaker to replace Emre Big CF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 LB, CB, AM and a fucking big CF is what we need IMO Agreed. Someone that can do Viduka's job better than Viduka can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I'm satisfied with the defenders Allardyce brought in, but we need another CB, preferably better than what we have. As for the Beye back-up, Edgar, Taylor and Guttierez or even Alan fucking Smith can fill. I'm sure we'll buy an attacking midfielder, but imo we desperately need a quality defensive midfielder too.. although I can't think of a single player who could match our criteria at that position. a tall striker should be a priority too if we continue with the 4-3-3.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 LB, CB, AM and a f***ing big CF is what we need IMO Agreed. Someone that can do Viduka's job better than Viduka can. And to a more reliable degree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 LB, CB, AM and a f***ing big CF is what we need IMO Agreed. Someone that can do Viduka's job better than Viduka can. And to a more reliable degree And maybe get Viduka to get his finger out and get in shape to compete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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