Guest Bolton Zulu Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think our money could be better spent might be more accurate, Campbell is finished, I wouldn't want Crouch, Richards is going to still be far too expensive (and isn't as good as the money he'd cost), the Riise deal would be too expensive based on what we want him for, & I can't see Pennant coming here. We are lacking class in central midfield & there aren't any central midfielders on that list. And when has that fact stopped you before? Check you out. Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think our money could be better spent might be more accurate, Campbell is finished, I wouldn't want Crouch, Richards is going to still be far too expensive (and isn't as good as the money he'd cost), the Riise deal would be too expensive based on what we want him for, & I can't see Pennant coming here. We are lacking class in central midfield & there aren't any central midfielders on that list. And when has that fact stopped you before? Check you out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Given to Arsenal for £8m according to the rags. Think it was the Express. 'Unhappy Shay on his way' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Given to Arsenal for £8m according to the rags. Think it was the Express. 'Unhappy Shay on his way' seemed like he wanted away after the whistle on sunday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Shay leaving really ould underline the utter state of turmoil we're in. He maybe isn't now, but some point in his career post-Bobby, he's been world class. He is the definiteion of loyalty and if he were to leave now, it's just prove what an utter fucking mess this club is. I wouldn't blame him either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Given to Arsenal for £8m according to the rags. Think it was the Express. 'Unhappy Shay on his way' seemed like he wanted away after the whistle on sunday Saw that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Given to Arsenal for £8m according to the rags. Think it was the Express. 'Unhappy Shay on his way' seemed like he wanted away after the whistle on sunday Saw that What happened, exactly? Didn't catch any of the footage (gutted about that, btw). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Given to Arsenal for £8m according to the rags. Think it was the Express. 'Unhappy Shay on his way' seemed like he wanted away after the whistle on sunday Saw that What happened, exactly? Didn't catch any of the footage (gutted about that, btw). stormed off,ran off the pitch and up the tunnel/ not only not shaking anyone's hand but pushing away anyone who attempted to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 paddy fucking kenny this morning. paddy fucking kenny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Banaloona Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 paddy f***ing kenny this morning. paddy f***ing kenny. I would be suprised if they brought Paddy Kenny if Shay was to leave. They have a replacement (good but nowhere near the class of Given) in Steve Harper and good up and coming Goalkeepers with good potential in Krul and Forster. If Kenny is to come in to this Football Club it will really cement my opinion that Kinnear won't be able to produce or attract the right type of player that I feel we need. Not expecting superstars or multi-million pound signings just players that will improve us. Paddy Kenny is no better than Shay's back up therefore no point in signing him. Plus he would stagnate the potential development of Krul and Forster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicsfingeredmong Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Seriously hope Upson comes in now. If one of Bassong/Coloccini/Beye gets injured, we're well and truly f***ed A reference to Taylor no doubt. I'm not defending him, as i think he's just about shot as a centrehalf. I've maintained that his career here - in the heart of our defence - has been at the crossroads for a year or so now. Right-back is his best position imo. Less of the paddock to patrol, less space to get confused in. Enjoyed his best run of form under Souness, when employed as a RB, where he simply has to just play off one or two widemen - rather having to worry about sort of movement into the box one has to expect inside the box. In the middle of the park simply doesn't know how to defend space, or knowing when to commit to an attacker's run into the box & when to hold his position by reading & reacting. For all his faults as a marking centrehalf, when the defense employed a high line, Andy O'brien was a dependable defender when the side looked to defend the fort. He was aware of the space he defended and movement around him. Taylor isn't, and his weakness' - as mentioned above - is suicidal within Kinnear's more 'defend-at-all-costs' orientated mindset. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I will not begrudge Shay moving to Arsenal one bit! Tottenham however, is a different kettle of fish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Libertine Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I will not begrudge Shay moving to Arsenal one bit! Tottenham however, is a different kettle of fish it is. we'd get gareth bale. if given did go to tottenham then i'd question his motives. we're too similar a team/club for him to consider it advancement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ben Haim http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/4008961.Kinnear_wants_Ben_Haim_to_join_Magpies/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Kevin Doyle Michael Kightly Joe Ledley http://www.nufcblog.com/2008/12/30/kightly-ledley-and-doyle-are-initial-newcastle-targets/ Decent squad fillers, would be good back up for starting players. We still need a top CM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Saw in The Journal we're after Kevin Doyle. I would take him I have to say, however we need a couple central midfield players better than what we have currently playing, someone at least to play alongside Barton. Another centre back who needs to be good enough to start most games. We can't rely on Bassong all the time and he can't be made to play every game if we have shite in front of him as it will hamper his development. Someone with Premiership experience. And two full backs are also a must. Jimmy Bullard Scott Brown Kevin Doyle The defenders are hard to pick, but we really need to spend a bit of money to attract what we need. Ashley is staying now so he needs to put his money where his mouth is. If he can justify £8million for a 6th striker, he can stump up the cash for positions we need now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I thought Doyle was off to Villa? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'd try for the following, and i think we'd have a reasonable chance of getting them: Jonny Evans James McFadden Papa Bouba Diop Baptista (loan) A decent left back That addresses all the positions we need cover for except right back, but if i remember correctly Evans has played there in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'd try for the following, and i think we'd have a reasonable chance of getting them: Jonny Evans James McFadden Papa Bouba Diop Baptista (loan) A decent left back That addresses all the positions we need cover for except right back, but if i remember correctly Evans has played there in the past. Think we would be a good second to a lot of teams for these players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Doubt Man Utd will get rid of Evans. He seems to be the main back up to Vidic and Ferdinand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Joe Ledley has been playing through the centre for Cardiff lately. Stoke had a £6 million bid turned down in the Summer so he's not going to be cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Newcastle United are the latest club to be linked with a bid for Cardiff City midfielder Joe Ledley. Reports in the North East suggest the Bluebirds star is one of three Championship targets manager Joe Kinnear would like to bring to the club in the January transfer window. Kinnear is set to meet club owner Mike Ashley today to discuss his transfer kitty ahead of the window opening on Thursday. The Magpies are thought to be interested in Ledley, Wolves England under-21 international Michael Kightly and Reading striker Kevin Doyle. Fellow Premiership strugglers Stoke City could also renew their interest in Ledley after having a £6 million summer bid rejected by Cardiff. Everton and Spurs are among the other clubs linked with a bid for the current City skipper despite chairman Peter Ridsdale insisting the club has received no offers for the player. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/cardiff-city-fc/2008/12/30/newcastle-linked-with-bid-for-joe-ledley-91466-22574442/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Michael Kightly/Doyle/Ledley would be ideal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Kevin Doyle is class. If we sold Owen and brought him in I wouldn't flinch one bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jawesome Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Doyle and Ledley yes, definitely, but not Kightly. How about another look at Giles Barnes btw? He's coming back from injury and people seem to have forgotten about him. Maybe with Derby's shittyness at the minute we could manage to nab him for a couple of million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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