junkhead Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Yeah but to be fair this Aimar story has been rumbling along for a while now. AS saying he was all set for Benfica until we made an official 8.8m offer yesterday evening. AS? yeah.. like in Ace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Although there is no doubt he has talent I don't really see where Aimar is likely to fit in, Keegan isn't going to drop Owen for him and he doesn't play wide and is too lightweight for a midfield slot in 4-4-2 or in the Barton/Geremi role. Was wondering the same, surely he'd go straight into the role Owen took in the 4-3-3? Meaning Owen back up top (with Martins?) which concerns me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Although there is no doubt he has talent I don't really see where Aimar is likely to fit in, Keegan isn't going to drop Owen for him and he doesn't play wide and is too lightweight for a midfield slot in 4-4-2 or in the Barton/Geremi role. Was wondering the same, surely he'd go straight into the role Owen took in the 4-3-3? Meaning Owen back up top (with Martins?) which concerns me. Or perhaps there's some mileage in the Martins to Arsenal stories and there's more of a targetman coming in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsy Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Haven't seen enough of him to really comment, I know a couple of years ago he had a good reputation, not sure what he has been like in the last few years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The stand out game for me was a few years ago at Anfield in the Champions League where he just tore them to shreads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 That article is so poorly written... Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is set to sign Argentine star Pablo Aimar in a sensational £7million deal - the biggest signing he has made since returning to St James' Park in January. Aimar, 28, a Keegan-type attacker, was close to joining Benfica yesterday but decided he would like to come to England when Newcastle met the asking price and cleared his route. The deal, first revealed on June 3, is also a feather in the cap of Newcastle wheeler-dealers Dennis Wise and Tony Jimenez who pulled off the coup along with Spanish 'expert' Jeff Vetere. ....to pick on 3 points at least. I always fancied being a sports journo. I reckon I'd have a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The stand out game for me was a few years ago at Anfield in the Champions League where he just tore them to shreads. At Valencia the game he tore them apart man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Although there is no doubt he has talent I don't really see where Aimar is likely to fit in, Keegan isn't going to drop Owen for him and he doesn't play wide and is too lightweight for a midfield slot in 4-4-2 or in the Barton/Geremi role. Was wondering the same, surely he'd go straight into the role Owen took in the 4-3-3? Meaning Owen back up top (with Martins?) which concerns me. Or perhaps there's some mileage in the Martins to Arsenal stories and there's more of a targetman coming in. Although there is no doubt he has talent I don't really see where Aimar is likely to fit in, Keegan isn't going to drop Owen for him and he doesn't play wide and is too lightweight for a midfield slot in 4-4-2 or in the Barton/Geremi role. Was wondering the same, surely he'd go straight into the role Owen took in the 4-3-3? Meaning Owen back up top (with Martins?) which concerns me. Exactly, although Owen and Martins are very good players, both work best with the target man alongside them and Owen has shown himself to be a lot more use in the 'hole' than he has upfront of recent. I'll be fuming if we get rid of Martins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Would still prefer Aimar behind Owen and a bigger striker. To be honest if we're not playing with wingers I don't see a problem with Aimar behind Owen & Martins, but then where does Gutierrez come into things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The big worry is that this story has meant to have originated from a source at the club, they seem to be trying very hard to keep any deals very quiet, I hope it is true but I have my doubts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The big worry is that this story has meant to have originated from a source at the club, they seem to be trying very hard to keep any deals very quiet, I hope it is true but I have my doubts. Its just a cover up leaked from the club. Tomorrow we'll announce the signing of Diego Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The big worry is that this story has meant to have originated from a source at the club, they seem to be trying very hard to keep any deals very quiet, I hope it is true but I have my doubts. Its just a cover up leaked from the club. Tomorrow we'll announce the signing of Diego You make me dreaming... :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What's Aimar's recent injury record like? Anybody? Wiki reckons he only played 22 games for Zaragoza last year, sounds worrying. More to do with form than injury as far as I know. This is a great signing Dave we should all be proud of the negotiating efforts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What's Aimar's recent injury record like? Anybody? Wiki reckons he only played 22 games for Zaragoza last year, sounds worrying. More to do with form than injury as far as I know. This is a great signing Dave we should all be proud of the negotiating efforts. Need to give him a superhero moniker now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Have we signed him like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Have we signed him like? Have we shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flair Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Have we signed him like? Yeah in lollipop land. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc_geordie Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Have I missed something? As far as I was aware the only report is still the Mirror's article from this morning. Nothing on SKY or BBC etc. as of yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brazilianbob Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Seems to me Emre came with a similar reputation to Aimar., so I hope he doesn't spend as long in the treatment room as Emre. Only 22 games last season doesn't bode well even if some of his absences were down to form, or lack of it, which is probably due to lack of first team football. Can we really accommodate a player who is playing appallingly week in week out, in the hope of regaining his form. Hang we can! Smith anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What's Aimar's recent injury record like? Anybody? Wiki reckons he only played 22 games for Zaragoza last year, sounds worrying. More to do with form than injury as far as I know. He had an operation in January and was out until April tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Before anyone gets carried away, it's more than likely this is Aimar's agent trying to get more money from Benfica. £7m for a 28yr old doesn't tie in with Ashley's current player recruitment policy of younger players so I would be surprised if there is much in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Before anyone gets carried away, it's more than likely this is Aimar's agent trying to get more money from Benfica. £7m for a 28yr old doesn't tie in with Ashley's current player recruitment policy of younger players so I would be surprised if there is much in it. Are you ITK? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Its a worry when even sky sports news are not running with this story.. if they don't believe it then should we? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Tonight's Chron is saying Newcastle definitely expect to sign him within 48 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Tonight's Chron is saying Newcastle definitely expect to sign him within 48 hours. How do you know what the Chron says at 10:55 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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