sparta Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 dont know if its been posted before... skysports news Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan is confident he will be handed a lucrative summer transfer kitty as he bids to strengthen his struggling squad. Keegan has yet to record a victory as Magpies boss since returning for his second stint in the St James' Park hot-seat in January. And that lowly run of form has seen Newcastle slump into relegation danger as they sit in 13th position in the Premier League and only six points clear of the drop zone. Keegan recognises he needs to bring up to five new faces to Tyneside to bolster his ranks and says he has been promised money to spend by Newcastle owner Mike Ashley. Priority But Keegan, who welcomes European hopefuls Blackburn to the North East on Saturday, insists his main priority is to secure Newcastle's place in the top flight next season. "We haven't really discussed it but I was promised money when I came so it'll be there," Keegan told the Newcastle Chronicle. "I don't think I need worry about that. "But the first thing I need to do is get to 40 points and make sure we're in the Premier League. That's still there to be done. "Then I've got to go and get the three, four or five players that are hopefully going to turn this place around. "I've got a small squad. There are so few options within this squad." comments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 we need more than 3,4 or 5 imo. that number would have done for januray for starters. i reckon we need about ten all in all, 5 to come straight in to the team and about 5 for the squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparta Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 i honestly dont know... i think he will buy 5 players who would slot straight in... and he def, need some money to back that up... its going to be a very interesting summer for sure... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I was promised money when I came so it'll be there Lying again, I don't know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I can see where this thread is going. Better off locking it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I was promised money when I came so it'll be there Lying again, I don't know. please dont. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smarty2006 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Cant get excited about a spending spree until we avoid relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 we need more than 3,4 or 5 imo. that number would have done for januray for starters. i reckon we need about ten all in all, 5 to come straight in to the team and about 5 for the squad Four or five of the right quality going straight into the first team will transform us. Carr, Ramage and probably Rozehnal will be leaving anyway (contracts up/Lazio), so that's two or three more I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 we need more than 3,4 or 5 imo. that number would have done for januray for starters. i reckon we need about ten all in all, 5 to come straight in to the team and about 5 for the squad Four or five of the right quality going straight into the first team will transform us. Carr, Ramage and probably Rozehnal will be leaving anyway (contracts up/Lazio), so that's two ot three more I suppose. i agree it will transform the first team, but our issues are much deeper than that, i'd like to see a lot more than 3,4 or 5 of the current squad leave, and we're thin now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'd say the 3, 4 or 5 players he's on about are without replacing the players that go considering he's said that is squad is too small as it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I don't know, 5 sounds about right really, when/if you consider that top drawer players bring out the best in those around them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'd say the 3, 4 or 5 players he's on about are without replacing the players that go considering he's said that is squad is too small as it is. hopefully. having said that, he cant realy mean owt else can he Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Keegan's in a tough spot to be sure. He knows the team is hurting confidence-wise and to say that he'll need to bring in ~10 players will probably hurt confidence even more. On the other hand, he wants to show that there is some light at the end of the tunnel for next year. He can't be trying to pump up the team and prevent a relegation free fall out of one side of his mouth and be trying to tell fans he'll be active in the summer transfer market out of the other side of his mouth. Rock and a hard place for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'd hope all 5 were for the first team. With Mr Wise looking after squad strengthing on top of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Partner for owen Player of Petrov (city) style/quality CM Carrick type CM Solid CB Fast right winger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 IF we can get 3-5 top class players, then it could be enough. It all depends on the quality though. Pointless buying 3-5 more of the sort of players we got in the summer, they will all need to be a cut above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jcricthon Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I have to disagree with everyone that is wanting a quick right winger. We wouldn't have replaced Nobby pre his Villa move and Milner can be just as good, he has the quality and is about as quick (not very). I'd prefer to get a quick tricky player to make runs through the middle which is what we are desperately lacking. I agree a Petrov-style player (maybe even Petrov) but play them in the centre and have Milner and Zog on the flanks. Then get an intelligent player who can see what he wants to do with the ball before he even gets it, someone that can hold it, delay a pass, put a quick ball over the top or even play it back if needs be. We desperately need someone clever, a quick thinker. I think our midfield has been neglected after years of having those positions pick themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Milner needs to start getting goals to be worth his place in the side long term. Not loads, just enough to justify taking up a forward position. We don't get enough goals from midfield in general. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Replacement for N'Zogbia? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddog2 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Quality should be the criteria not quantity. We're not short on players. But with the position we are in, it would be hard to attract quality players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Aye, I think we're a bit thin on the ground in terms of quality and quantity. Allardyce - through good luck or good management - did somehow sort out the perennial injury crisis and if it wasn't for that, the size of the squad would be more apparent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Keegan's in a tough spot to be sure. He knows the team is hurting confidence-wise and to say that he'll need to bring in ~10 players will probably hurt confidence even more. On the other hand, he wants to show that there is some light at the end of the tunnel for next year. He can't be trying to pump up the team and prevent a relegation free fall out of one side of his mouth and be trying to tell fans he'll be active in the summer transfer market out of the other side of his mouth. Rock and a hard place for sure. I agree, I don't think Keegan will really be telling the truth about his plans until the season is over so I will be taking his comments with a pinch of salt until then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shaun11177 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am getting a bit fed up with KK saying the squad is small-its 20 players+Rozenhal who we didnt have to send on loan. Its not as if we are in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I am getting a bit fed up with KK saying the squad is small-its 20 players+Rozenhal who we didnt have to send on loan. Its not as if we are in Europe. Yet we only have one left back and one right winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Winter window signings would of enabled us to get 40pts for the season. As it stands, its going to be close that we get 35pts nevermind 40. Disgraceful all round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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