matta Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Wow ... how old is he again? Probably looking at getting a younger DM to be fair as we have a more experienced one in Butt at the moment. He's crap but Kev values his experience and prem experience more specifically. However, left to me I would get Frings and toss Butt out pronto. Anthony Annan, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Annan, Currently playing at Staebak, on loan from Start, Norway, seems VERY promising in the defensive role. Played good for ghana also, and is said to be one of the brightest talents from the african continent. Out of the blue, but atleast its a option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Wow ... how old is he again? Probably looking at getting a younger DM to be fair as we have a more experienced one in Butt at the moment. He's crap but Kev values his experience and prem experience more specifically. However, left to me I would get Frings and toss Butt out pronto. Anthony Annan, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Annan, Currently playing at Staebak, on loan from Start, Norway, seems VERY promising in the defensive role. Played good for ghana also, and is said to be one of the brightest talents from the african continent. Out of the blue, but atleast its a option "Nicknamed Pablo Aimar in comparison to the Argentine national midfield superstar, Annan combines immense skill with a physical presence that complements his average height. Similar in style to Ghanaian midfield Superstar Michael Essien of Chelsea, Annan is touted as the next big thing to come out of Africa into Europe." No chance he'd come to us then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Wow ... how old is he again? Probably looking at getting a younger DM to be fair as we have a more experienced one in Butt at the moment. He's crap but Kev values his experience and prem experience more specifically. However, left to me I would get Frings and toss Butt out pronto. Anthony Annan, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Annan, Currently playing at Staebak, on loan from Start, Norway, seems VERY promising in the defensive role. Played good for ghana also, and is said to be one of the brightest talents from the african continent. Out of the blue, but atleast its a option "Nicknamed Pablo Aimar in comparison to the Argentine national midfield superstar, Annan combines immense skill with a physical presence that complements his average height. Similar in style to Ghanaian midfield Superstar Michael Essien of Chelsea, Annan is touted as the next big thing to come out of Africa into Europe." No chance he'd come to us then. if then Aimar is a holding midfielder he is. More similar to Essien, but nowhere near him atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 omg no ambition. [/first] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Is there any truth in this any quotes even ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 he made a very poor German midfield look half decent when he came on in the EC - I'd take him in a shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The new policy is massively flawed: - To get to the point where we can bid competitively for the better players in the 20-26 year old category we need a big turnaround on the pitch in terms of our finishing positions. - We need a big 2 years and that means bringing in the best players we can regardless of age. We are not going to attract good up and coming players finishing in the bottom half of the premiership. - We should be focussing on the here and now at the moment not the up and coming. Chelsea are the best example, they had to spend big initially to ensure they were competitive. Only then did they start looking more at youth, obi mikel, sinclair, sahar etc. Obviously we are not at that level however we do need a large initial influx to turn around our fortunes for the now! I do not envisage a huge difference in league position this season, creeping into the top 10 is the best we can hope for,thus i believe we will become an even less attractive option next summer as it is again another year with no europe. If Ashley had payed 50million off the debt to make it more manageable and not off completely, and ploughed 50 million into the playing squad i think his club would be in a far healthier position in 2 years, when he could have repaid the rest of the debt off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Jesus Christ, Frings is class regardless of age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Cant believe he is that old! always rated him. can see the staff sticking with butt instead, i can see the thinking but i wouldnt agree with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 It's Oliver, it's probably fabricated anyway. Consequently, I'd be wary of using this as a stick to beat the new board/ policy etc with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 If he's being offered around then I pray that we go for him. Would be brilliant in our side. Who cares how old he is? You need a decent mix of ages anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 We'll be after Nobby Stiles next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicago_shearer Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Definitely take him provided the money is reasonable. Class player, improvement on what we have (Keegan's own criteria) and the perfect player for our new young players to learn from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Definately take him, could be class for 2 or 3 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Definitely take him provided the money is reasonable. Class player, improvement on what we have (Keegan's own criteria) and the perfect player for our new young players to learn from. Keegan also said today that he didn't wantold players, he wants younger players who can play for Newcastle for several years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Definitely take him provided the money is reasonable. Class player, improvement on what we have (Keegan's own criteria) and the perfect player for our new young players to learn from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winn Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The guy is pure class and has another 3 years in him. Would be ridiculas to turn him down specially after the lack of activity so far. Its just another bullshit story and I cant take anymore of these bullshit piss taking storys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Definitely take him provided the money is reasonable. Class player, improvement on what we have (Keegan's own criteria) and the perfect player for our new young players to learn from. Keegan also said today that he didn't wantold players, he wants younger players who can play for Newcastle for several years. We all do, but you can't go wrong with a few experienced heads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 The guy is pure class and has another 3 years in him. Would be ridiculas to turn him down specially after the lack of activity so far. Its just another bullshit story and I cant take anymore of these bullshit piss taking storys We signed a player a week or so ago.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 http://sport.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/07/18/Premier-League-Frings-agent-on-Newcastle/ Hasn't spoken to anyone at Newcastle, wouldn't have been interested in coming to us anyway. That or saving face, i'd go for the former though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I'd much rather believe that we wanted him and couldn't get him. Turning him down would have been crazy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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